Microtek GNC I 1000XL 3867A User Manual

Install Software

Unlock Scanner

Connect Scanner

Using the TMA 1000XL

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This section for users only with purchased TMA 1000XL

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Installing your Microtek ScanMaker 1000XL

FireWire cable

ScanMaker 1000XL Software CDs

Items below included with optional TMA 1000XL package

TMA 1000XL

USB cable

35mm Slide Template (3)

Power cord

120 Film Template with

Black Plate (3)

Reflective Target

A. Remove the yellow “Step 3”

sticker from your scanner.

B. With the scanner power off, tilt

the front right corner of the scanner to see the locking screw at the bottom.

C. Using a screwdriver, push and

turn the locking screw counterclockwise to the unlock position. When successfully unlocked, the screw will push out a little, protruding slightly from the bottom of the scanner.

NOTE: To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons), refer to the ScanMaker 1000XL User Guide.

NOTE: If you purchased a standard ScanMaker 1000XL without the TMA 1000XL, see only the section below on positioning reflective materials without the TMA 1000XL.

I. Installing the TMA 1000XL

1. Make sure that the scanner power is turned off.

2. Remove the scanner lid, then attach the TMA 1000XL by sliding the posts at

the rear of the TMA 1000XL into the holes.

Scanner lid

TMA 1000XL

II. Unlocking the TMA 1000XL

1. Remove the yellow sticker from the TMA 1000XL.

2. Look for the locking knob at the base of the TMA 1000XL.

3. Turn the locking knob counterclockwise to the unlock position “

3. Plug the connector of the

TMA 1000XL into the scanner’s 15-pin accessory port.

”.

35mm Filmstrip Template (3)

4”x5” Film Template (2)

Black Plate

(for scanning reflectives)

Film Alignment Ruler Transparency Target

Important: Do not remove the yellow stickers from your scanner until you are told to do

so. You must install software before connecting your scanner. Always close any open

programs and turn off Anti-virus utilities before installing software.

PC:

A. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and install

the software. Skip this step if you have a newer version of Photoshop Elements already installed on your computer.

B. Place the Microtek software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and

follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver and software.

NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not come up automatically, double-click the following in succession: “My Computer”; the CDROM icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program.

C. Insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD for the Microtek Scanner ICC

Profiler (MSP) program into your CD-ROM drive, and follow the onscreen instructions for installation.

D. Restart your computer at the end of all software installation.

MAC:

A. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and install the

software. Skip this step if you have a newer version of Photoshop Elements already installed on your computer.

B. Place the Microtek software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and take

note of the following:

To the power adapter

A. Remove the yellow “Step 4” sticker from your scanner. B. Connect the power cord to the back of the scanner. C. Plug the power cord into a power source.

To the Hi-Speed USB cable

D. Connect one end of the cable to your computer. E. Connect the other end of the cable to the scanner. F. Press the power switch at the back of your scanner, and wait for the

indicator light on the front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady. The system will detect your scanner automatically.

III. Positioning the Scan Material

A. Positioning Transparencies

1. To scan standard-size transparent film such as 35mm slides, 35mm

filmstrips, 4”x5” film, or 120 film: Use the individual film templates included with the TMA 1000XL package. Make sure the templates are oriented correctly on the scanner glass surface, with the Microtek logo on the templates facing up. Keep the calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of obstruction at all times.

Important:

When using the templates, make sure you use the correct side up. The correct side up is the side showing the “Microtek” logo facing up.

Using the 35mm Slide Template

Using the 35mm Filmstrip Template

Calibration strip (Keep clear and unobstructed)

NOTE: If you need to transport your TMA 1000XL, you will have to lock it back. For more details, please see the ScanMaker 1000XL User Guide.

2. To scan non-standard-size transparent film, use the Film Alignment Ruler

included with the TMA 1000XL package. Place the Film Alignment Ruler on the scanner glass surface. Then place the film to be scanned face down also on the scanner glass surface, centering the film along the Film Alignment Ruler. Make sure you keep the calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of obstruction at all times.

Calibration strip (Keep clear and unobstructed)

Film Alignment Ruler

B. Positioning Reflectives

To scan reflective originals such as photos, you can use the ScanMaker 1000XL with or without the TMA 1000XL.

• If you purchased your ScanMaker 1000XL with the TMA, you will need to use the Black Plate included with your TMA 1000XL package to shield unwanted light.

• If you purchased your ScanMaker 1000XL without the TMA, simply lift the scanner lid, and place the reflective original to be scanned on the glass surface. Center the photo along the U-shaped ruler of the scanner.

• For OS X, double-click the ScanWizard Pro installer icon to install ScanWizard Pro first. Next, double-click the MSP installer icon to install the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program. Finally, insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD, and double-click the IT8 installer icon to complete MSP installation.

• For OS 9.x, double-click the ScanWizard Pro folder and installer icon to install ScanWizard Pro. Next, double-click the Scanner ICC

Profiler folder and installer icon.

C. Install the remaining software components, then restart your computer at

the end of all software installation.

NOTE: After rebooting your Macintosh, the Microtek software will attempt to locate your scanner on the system. Since this is your first install and you have not yet connected the scanner, simply ignore the message that appears and proceed to the next step.

NOTE: If your computer has both HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0) and USB 1.1 ports, connect the cable to the HiSpeed USB port. Use the USB 1.1 port only if your computer does not have Hi-Speed USB.

For details on how to connect using the alternate FireWire connection, refer to the ScanMaker 1000XL User Guide.

Using the 120 Film Template Using the 4” x 5” Film Template

With TMA 1000XL & Black Plate

TURN OVER TO CONTINUE

Without TMA 1000XL

How to Scan: Scanning Photos, Using DIGITAL ICE, and Scanning Film

Do You Need Assistance?

Scanning Non-Damaged Photos

1. Position the photo face down on the upper glass bed, towards the front of the scanner. Center the top along the U-shaped ruler on the scanner.

2. Launch ScanWizard Pro.

• If asked to calibrate your scanner, you can skip this section for now

and come back to it later. Or, if you wish to perform calibration, see the ScanMaker 1000XL User Guide for more details.

• If prompted to set up Color Matching, click OK for now to accept the

settings. You can always change the settings at a later time. For more details, see the ScanMaker 1000XL User Guide.

3. In the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro, choose Reflective from the Scan Material menu.

4. Click the Overview button in the Preview window to see a preliminary scan of the image.

5. Select the Scan Frame tool, and choose the area to be scanned by sizing the marquee around the targeted area.

6. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window. Choose the desired image type and resolution, and adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.

7. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction tools.

8. Click the Scan button in the Preview window to start scanning. (The Scan button appears as the “Batch” button when ScanWizard Pro is launched in stand-alone mode in Windows XP.)

Scanning Damaged Photos (using DIGITAL ICE)

1. If using the scanner without TMA: Follow steps 1 to 7 of the procedures detailed in TMA 1000XL is installed: Put the Black Plate on top of the photo to cover it, with the side that reads “This side up” facing up”, as described in the “Using the TMA 1000XL” section of this Guide.

2. To repair rips, tears, and other surface defects from your photo, choose the DIGITAL ICE option in the Settings window that works best for you. Select

NOTE: DIGITAL ICE Photo Print Technology is designed to work with continuoustone reflective originals such as photos. It is not designed to work with slides, negatives, transparencies, and printed matter.

3. If the colors in your photo are faded and need restoring, check the Automatic Color Restoration box in the Settings window.

4. Click the Prescan button in the Preview window to display a detailed image of the area selected by the Scan Frame tool. A thumbnail of the prescan image appears in the Scan Job Queue window.

5. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start scanning.

Scanning Non-Damaged Photos

Normal

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(the column to the left). If the

Scanning Positive or Negative Film

1. Select the film you wish to scan, then follow the procedures for positioning transparencies detailed in the “Using the TMA 1000XL” section of this Guide.

2. Launch ScanWizard Pro.

3. If scanning positive film such as 35mm slides: a) Go to the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro and from the Scan

Material menu, choose

b) Follow steps 4 to 7 of the procedures detailed in “Scanning Non-

Damaged Photos” (the first column in this section).

c) If the colors in your photo are faded and need restoring, check the

Automatic Color Restoration box in the Settings window.

d) To complete the scan, click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the

Preview window.

3. If scanning negatives: a) Go to the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro and from the Scan

Material menu, choose

b) Go to the Settings window and from the Film Type menu, choose the

film type that matches the film you use. For more details, refer to a PDF document called “ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual” in your Microtek software CD-ROM and see the section.

c) Follow steps 4 to 7 of the procedures detailed in “Scanning Non-

Damaged Photos” (the first column in this section).

d) If the colors in your photo are faded and need restoring, check the

Automatic Color Restoration box in the Settings window.

e) To complete the scan, click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the

Preview window.

Positive / Positive Film

Negative / Negative Film

Addendum to ScanWizard Pro

Manuals

If you have additional questions and need further instruction or information, we provide PDF manuals for:

1. User Guide (printed if scanner is purchased with TMA 1000XL)

2. Using the ScanWizard Pro scanning software

3. Using the bundled third-party software

To access the PDF manuals: Insert the scanner’s software CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Next, locate and click the Manuals option when the software installer window appears on your screen. Finally, select and click the title of the manual you wish to view.

Missing Items

If your package is missing items, please call the number below.

Customer Service Department 310-687-5940

isit www.support.microtek.com/gold/ for Customer Service hours.

Free 24/7 Online Technical Assistance

Go to the Microtek support site at www.support.microtek.com for:

• KnowledgeBase - Type in a question or browse through articles

for faqs, troubleshooting tips, how-to guides and more. The Microtek KnowledgeBase gives you answers at your fingertips, 24 hours a day.

• Downloads - Access manuals or the latest drivers and updates

for your product.

Calibration

The Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program included with your ScanMaker 1000XL is used to calibrate your scanner to achieve consistent and accurate color.

Two industry-standard Kodak IT8 color targets are included for calibration: a Reflective 5”x7” target to calibrate the scanner for scanning photos; and a Transparency 4”x5” target to calibrate the scanner for scanning film.

Reflective target Transparency target

You will be asked to calibrate your scanner the first time you run ScanWizard Pro to try to scan. You may skip calibration to proceed directly to scanning, and then choose to come back at a later time to perform calibration.

For more details on calibration, refer to the ScanMaker 1000XL User Guide, and see the

Using the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler

section.

Before DIGITAL ICE After DIGITAL ICE

Problems?

The green LED on the front panel indicates the status of the scanner. The amber LED beside it stands for power and should always stay on steady when the scanner is on.

On - Ready to scan

Flashing - Warming up or scanning

Off - Call Tech Support

First, make sure that you have followed installation steps 1 through 4. If your problem is listed here, try the suggested solution.

1. No light comes on when the scanner is turned on.

Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer and plugged into a power source.

2. Add/Remove Hardware Wizard appears on your screen.

Click the “Cancel” button and close the Control Panel. Disconnect the USB or FireWire cable from the back of your computer, and refer to the installation instructions in this guide.

Preview window when

scanning positives

Preview window when

scanning negatives

3. When trying to scan, an error message appears on your screen that reads, “Can’t Find Scanners”.

Make sure your scanner is unlocked (see Step 3). Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer and plugged into a

power source (see Step 4). Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard Pro software.

4. After clicking scan, a blank screen appears.

Make sure your scanner is unlocked (see Step 3). Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard Pro software.

5. Having trouble scanning negatives or slides?

Make sure that you have properly inserted the templates, as indicated in the “Using the TMA 1000XL: Positioning the Scan Material” section of this Start Here guide. The templates should be placed correctly on the scanner glass surface, with the “Microtek logo” on the templates facing up.

From the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro, choose Positive or Negative from the Scan Material menu.

Make sure that the calibration strip is unobstructed. For location of the calibration strip, see the “Position the Scan Material” section.

Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard Pro software.

Personal Email Assistance

Also free of charge, Microtek’s technical support team will answer your personal email questions within 2 business days after you’ve filled out the easy online form at www.support.microtek.com/emailsupport/

Personal Telephone Assistance

Microtek telephone support for installation-related problems is available free of charge for 1 year from your purchase. Toll or long-distance charges may apply.

Personal Telephone Assistance 310-687-5930

Visit www.support.microtek.com/gold/ for Telephone Assistance hours.

Before you call, please install your scanner and software by following the included instructions, and have the information below ready:

1) Date of purchase

2) Product serial number (on the back)

3) Model name & number (ScanMaker 1000XL)

4) Version of operating system installed on your computer (Windows 98SE, 200 0, XP, Mac OS 9.2, 10.x etc.)

5) Type of hardware: • Brand of computer • CPU type (Pentium III, 4, iMac, Power Mac, G4, G5, etc.)

6) Exact wording of any error message that may have appeared on the screen

7) What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred

Note: Advanced troubleshooting is available for a consulting fee. For a detailed

listing of your Technical Support options, go to: www.support.microtek.com/gold/

Third-Party Software Assistance

For technical support or any questions you have on third-party software which may be included with your package, please use the manufacturer websites listed below.

Manufacturer Website

ABBYY® Software House www.abbyyusa.com Adobe® Systems, Inc. www.adobe.com LaserSoft Imaging® Inc. www.lasersoft.com LizardTech™ Inc. www.lizardtech.com ScanSoft Simple Star, Inc. www.simplestar.com Ulead® www.ulead.com

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