Microtek GNC I SMI800SCAN User Manual

Scanning Guide

ScanMaker i800 Scanning Scenarios with ScanWizard Pro

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About This Scanning Guide

This Scanning Guide shows you how to use ScanWizard Pro, the professional-grade scanning software included with the ScanMaker i800. While the Guide lays out only the most basic scanning scenarios on these pages, ScanWizard Pro can be used for a wide range of applications involving sophisticated functionalities and advanced levels of image manipulation and control.

For information on more advanced scanning scenarios, refer to the ScanWizard Pro User's Guide. Additional information can also be found in the ScanW izard Pro Reference Manual for detailed discussions of individual scanning commands and options. Both documents are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, available for viewing and printing from your Microtek ScanMaker i800 Pro CD-ROM.

Contents

About This Scanning Guide ...................................................................... 1

Installing Software .................................................................................... 2

Positioning Transparent Film .................................................................... 3

A. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder ....................................... 4

B. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder ................................. 5

C. Using the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder ........................... 6

D. Using the EZ-Lock 4" x 5" Film Holder ......................................... 7

E. Using the Film Alignment Ruler .................................................. 8

Scanning Scenarios ................................................................................... 9

Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos ............................................ 10

Scanning Damaged Photos .................................................................... 13

Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Positive Film ................................... 16

Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Negative Film .................................. 18

Scanning Damaged Film ......................................................................... 20

Installing Software

Before scanning with ScanWizard Pro, make sure it has been installed correctly . Follow the steps below for installation.

PC:

1 . Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and install the software. 2 . Place the Microtek ScanMaker i800 Pro 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 CD-ROM icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program.

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

MAC:

1 . Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and install the software. 2 . Place the Microtek ScanMaker i800 Pro CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and

double-click the ScanWizard Pro folder and installer icon.

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 may have not yet connected the scanner, simply ignore the message that appears.

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Positioning Transparent Film

To scan transparent film, use the EZ-Lock™ Film Holders or Film Alignment Ruler included with your ScanMaker i800 package. Use the EZ-Lock Film Holders to scan standard-size transparent film such as 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 4" x 5" film, 6 x 4.5 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, 6 x 9 cm, or 6 x 17 cm (120) film. Use the Film Alignment Ruler to scan non-standard-size transparent film such as 8" x 10" film.

The EZ-Lock Film Holders ensure precise alignment of film and consistent scans during film scanning. T o scan film, use the film holder that correctly matches the film type to be scanned.

Before proceeding with film scanning, take note of the information presented in the two sections below.

Removing the Black Mat

The Black Mat is designed to work with scanning of reflective materials such as photos and printed matter. It is not designed to work with scanning of slides, negatives, and transparencies. During film scanning, the Black Mat should be removed to reveal the light source in the scanner for film.

T o remove the Black Mat: Raise the scanner lid, push the Black Mat to the side (1 in diagram) to remove it from

the scanner lid (2 in diagram).

Black Mat

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A. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder

To scan 35mm slides, use the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder, which can hold up to 12 mounted 35mm slides at a time.

1 . Place the 35mm slides to be scanned inside the individual frames of the EZ-Lock

35mm Slide Holder. The shiny base of the 35mm slide should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the slide should be facing up.

Orient the holder with the “Microtek” logo facing up

2 . Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder towards the back

of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.

Keep calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of any obstruction

“Microtek” logo

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To make sure film scanning performs correctly, place the holder on the scan bed, correctly oriented and showing the side with the Microtek logo face up. Align the red arrows so that the holder’s front edge is flush against the top ruler of the scanner.

B. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder

To scan 35mm filmstrips, use the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder, which can simultaneously hold four strips of 6 frames each, or a total of 24 frames.

1 . Place the 35mm filmstrip to be scanned inside the frame of the EZ-Lock 35mm

Filmstrip Holder. The shiny base of the 35mm filmstrip should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the filmstrip should be facing up.

Orient the holder with the “Microtek” logo facing up

2 . Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder towards the

Keep calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of any obstruction

back of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.

To make sure film scanning performs correctly, place the holder on the scan bed, correctly oriented and showing the side with the Microtek logo face up. Align the red arrows so that the holder’s front edge is flush against the top ruler of the scanner.

“Microtek” logo

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C. Using the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder

T o scan 6 x 4.5 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, 6 x 9 cm, and 6 x 17 cm film, use the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder, which can hold up to 4 pieces of 6 x 4.5 cm film, 2 pieces of 6 x 9 cm film, or a single piece of 6 x 17 cm film.

1 . Place the 120 film to be scanned inside the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder , as

indicated in the graphics below . The shiny base of the 120 film should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the filmstrip should be facing up.

a) Push on the side to

2 . Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder towards

Keep calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of any obstruction

open the lid.

b) Place the film face

down into the holder.

c) Pull down the side

to close the lid.

the back of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.

To make sure film scanning performs correctly, place the holder on the scan bed, correctly oriented and showing the side with the Microtek logo face up. Align the red arrows so that the holder’s front edge is flush against the top ruler of the scanner.

“Microtek” logo

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D. Using the EZ-Lock 4" x 5" Film Holder

T o scan 4" x 5" film, use the EZ-Lock 4" x 5" Film Holder, which can hold up to 2 pieces of 4" x 5" film at a time.

1 . Place the 4" x 5" film to be scanned inside the EZ-Lock 4" x 5" Film Holder, as

indicated in the graphics below. The shiny base of the 4" x 5" film should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the filmstrip should be facing up.

a) Push on the side to

2 . Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 4" x 5" Film Holder towards the back

Keep calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of any obstruction

open the lid.

b) Place the film face

down into the holder.

c) Pull down the side

to close the lid.

of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.

To make sure film scanning performs correctly, place the holder on the scan bed, correctly oriented and showing the side with the Microtek logo face up. Align the red arrows so that the holder’s front edge is flush against the top ruler of the scanner.

“Microtek” logo

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