Microtek GNC I TMA1600 1201 User Manual

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Microtek TMA1600

Installing and Getting Started

Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2

Unpacking the TMA1600 ............................................................................................ 2

Unlocking the TMA1600 ............................................................................................. 3

Shipping the TMA1600 ....................................................................................... 3

Installing the TMA1600 .............................................................................................. 4

Positioning Your Originals .......................................................................................... 6

Positioning transparent originals....................................................................... 6

A. Using the 35mm Slide Template ............................................................ 8

B. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Template ...................................................... 9

C. Using the 6 x 9 cm Filmstrip Template ................................................. 10

D. Using the 4" x 5" Film Template ........................................................... 11

Positioning X-ray originals ............................................................................... 12

Positioning reflective originals ........................................................................ 13

Your First Scan ......................................................................................................... 15

Performing Color Calibration .................................................................................. 17

The color calibration target.............................................................................. 17

Before you calibrate ......................................................................................... 17

Calibrating your target .....................................................................................18

Loading a profile ............................................................................................... 19

Specifications ........................................................................................................... 20

This document describes the features of the Transparent Media Adapter (TMA1600) and provides information on how to install the TMA1600.

Introduction

The TMA1600 is an optional scanner accessory used to scan slides and transparencies and is used with the ScanMaker 9800XL.

The TMA1600 mounts onto the scanner in place of the scanner's standard document cover or scanner lid. The TMA1600 can be mounted on or removed from the top of the scanner in the same way as the scanner lid.

Unpacking the Package

The TMA1600 is packaged as an assembled unit, ready to be installed on the scanner. After unpacking the TMA1600, make sure that the following items are included:

• TMA1600 unit

• T emplates (35mm slide, 35mm filmstrip, 6 x 9 cm filmstrip, and 4" x 5" film)

• Black plates (one for reflective, one for 6 x 9 cm filmstrip)

• Kodak Q-60E1 color target (Transparency)

• Documentation- includes Microtek TMA1600 Installing and Getting Started, Unlock card, and other inserts.

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Unlocking the TMA1600

Note

: To prevent damage to the TMA1600 moving parts, the TMA1600 carriage is locked into place prior to shipment. You must unlock the carriage before starting to operate the scanner. Failure to do so may damage the TMA1600.

T o unlock the TMA1600, follow the steps below:

1 . Look for the unlocking knob at the

base of the TMA1600.

2 . Turn the locking knob

counterclockwise to the unlock position “ ”.

Shipping the TMA1600

If you have to transport the TMA1600, the TMA1600 must be locked. To lock the TMA1600, follow the steps below:

1. Make sure the TMA1600 is connected to the scanner, then turn off the scanner if

your scanner is on. 2 . Set the scanner SCSI ID number to “9”. 3 . Turn on your scanner . The TMA1600 carriage will move to the standby position in

5 minutes.

4. When the indicators on the

front of your TMA1600 and

scanner stop blinking, turn

the locking knob clockwise to

the lock position “ ” .

5. Turn off your scanner and

disconnect the TMA1600

connector from the scanner.

The TMA1600 is ready for

transport.

Note

: To use the scanner again at a future time, be sure to reset the scanner ID to its original number before step #2. Otherwise, the scanner ID will be left at SCSI ID 9 and will not work.

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Installing the TMA1600

Before you begin using the scanner with the TMA1600, make sure that:

• Your scanner is off. (T urn the scanner's power switch to “Off”)

• Y our scanner is compatible with the TMA1600.

• Your scanner has been installed and is working properly .

• Y our TMA1600 is unlocked.

15-pin Accessory port

T o install the TMA1600, follow these steps:

1. Remove the scanner lid, then attach the TMA1600 by sliding the posts at the rear of the TMA1600 into the holes.

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2 . Gently lower the TMA1600 down onto the scanner glass surface.

3. Plug the TMA1600's connector into the 15-pin Accessory port at the back panel of the scanner. Secure the connector by tightening the retaining screws.

4. Turn the scanner's power switch to “On,” and wait for the green lights on the scanner and TMA1600's front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady.

5 . The system will detect your TMA1600 automatically.

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Positioning Your Originals

When the TMA1600 has been installed successfully, you can scan slides, transparencies, negative film, as well as reflective materials such as photographic or prints. Y ou do not need to remove the TMA1600 to scan reflective materials.

Positioning transparent originals

T o scan various sizes of transparent originals, you will need the correct template that match the film to be scanned together with the black plate.

The template is used to block out light around the transparent originals, achieving better image quality. Included in the scanner accessories package are four types of templates – 35mm slide template, 35mm filmstrip template, 6 x 9 cm filmstrip template, and 4" x 5" film template.

Follow the steps below to position transparent originals:

1. Raise the TMA1600, and make sure that nothing is on the scanner glass surface.

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