Microtek GNC M AS2020 XX00 User Manual

Microtek

ArtixScan 2020

User's Manual

English

Trademarks

Microtek, ScanMaker , and ScanW izard Pro are trademarks of Micr otek International, Inc. IBM PC is the trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows and MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other product or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Important

Documents that you scan may be protected under copyright law. The unauthorized use of such documents could be a violation of the rights of the copyright holder. Micr otek bears no responsibility for the unauthorized use of copyrighted materials.

Doc. No. I49-002815, A

Microtek Lab, Inc.

3715 Doolittle Drive Redondo Beach, CA 90278-1226 Main: 310-297-5000 Sales: 800-654-4160 FAX: 310-297-5050 BBS: 310-297-5102 Technical Support: 310-297-5151 AutoTech fax back system: 310-297-5101 http://www.microtekusa.com

Microtek International, Inc.

6, Industry East Road 3 Science Based Industrial Park Hsinchu, 30077, T aiwan, R.O.C. TEL: 886-3-5772155 FAX: 886-3-5772598

Microtek Europe B.V.

Max Euwelaan 68 NL-3062 MA Rotterdam The Netherlands TEL: 31-10-2425688 FAX: 31-10-2425699

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This equipment (T rade name: ArtixScan 2020, Model name: MRS-2000DL) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, ther e is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient/relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver .

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: A shielded interface cable with ferrite cord installed on scanner connector end must be used with this equipment.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1

Before You Begin....................................................................................................1

1. Unpacking your scanner and checking components .......................................................... 1

2. Unlocking the scanner....................................................................................................... 1

Installation under Windows 95 .............................................................................. 2

1. Installing the interface card................................................................................................2

2. Checking interface card status ........................................................................................... 2

3. Installing software ............................................................................................................. 3

4. Resetting the scanner’s SCSI ID if necessary........................................................................ 5

5. Connecting the scanner ..................................................................................................... 5

6. Checking scanner status .................................................................................................... 6

7. Testing your scanner.......................................................................................................... 7

Troubleshooting for W indows 95 .......................................................................................... 8

Installation under Windows 98 ............................................................................ 10

Troubleshooting for W indows 98 ........................................................................................ 10

Installation under Windows NT 4.0...................................................................... 13

1. Resetting the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary ..................................................................... 13

2. Installing the interface card.............................................................................................. 13

3. Checking your Windows NT configuration...................................................................... 13

4. Installing software ........................................................................................................... 14

5. Connecting the scanner ................................................................................................... 14

6. Testing your scanner........................................................................................................ 15

Troubleshooting for W indows NT 4.0.................................................................................. 16

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Installation under Macintosh................................................................................17

1. Resetting the scanner’s SCSI ID if necessary...................................................................... 17

2. Connecting the scanner ................................................................................................... 17

3. Installing software ........................................................................................................... 18

4. Scanning images ..............................................................................................................18

Operating the Scanner ......................................................................................... 19

Performing the power-on self-test........................................................................................ 19

Positioning a document....................................................................................................... 19

A: Placing reflective materials........................................................................................ 19

B: Scanning thick documents........................................................................................ 21

C: Placing transparent films .......................................................................................... 21

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1) Using the glass film holder ................................................................................ 22

2) Using the 35mm batch slide holder ................................................................... 23

3) Using the 35mm filmstrip holder....................................................................... 24

4) Using the 6 x 9 cm batch film holder................................................................. 25

5) Using the 4" x 5" batch film holder.................................................................... 26

Miscellaneous ...................................................................................................... 27

Returning your scanner for repair ........................................................................................ 27

Locking the carriage ............................................................................................................27

Lamp Replacement .............................................................................................................. 27

Components......................................................................................................... 29

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 31

Before You BeginIntroduction

An image scanner is a device that captures and converts illustrations, graphics, photographs, or text into electronic files that can be edited or enhanced and then incorporated in printed documents or multimedia presentations.

The single-pass, 36-bit, high-resolution ArtixScan 2020 has been specifically designed and engineered for the discriminating scanner user, who demands rich, detailed images suitable for any prepress or multimedia need.

The ArtixScan 2020 color flatbed scanner scans reflective originals, but also features internal media trays for scanning positive or negative film in a variety of industry-standard formats.

The ArtixScan 2020 includes 36-bit throughput capability for delivering images with more image data than 30- or 24-bit scanner are capable of capturing, superior optics and hardware components, as well as Microtek ScanWizard Pro scanner controller software.

1. Unpacking your scanner and checking components

Open your scanner package and check the components as stated in your packing list (see page

29). If any component is missing, call Microtek

Sales.

2. Unlocking the scanner

Your scanner has a locking screw to protect the scanner carriage mechanism during shipping. Before operating the scanner, you need to disengage the locking screw.

Using a coin or a screwdriver, turn the locking screw counterclockwise to unlock it. When successfully unlocked, the screw will push out a little. You can check the lock’s status by pushing on the screw cap. If the screw springs back, the carriage is disengaged, and the scanner is ready to scan.

Basic Requirements

For the PC

• Pentium or compatibles

• Microsoft Windows 95, 98, or NT

• CD-ROM drive (internal or external)

• 16MB RAM (32MB recommended)

• At least 100MB available hard disk space

• Super VGA Color display with 256 colors or better

For the Macintosh

• Apple Power Mac or compatibles

• System 8.0 or higher

• CD-ROM drive (internal or external)

• 16MB RAM (32MB recommended)

• At least 100MB available hard disk space

• Super VGA Color display with 256 colors or better

Turn locking screw counterclockwise to disengage the scanner carriage.

Installation under Windows 95

To install under Windows 95, take the steps below:

1. Install the interface card in your computer

2. Check the interface card status

3. Install software

4. Reset the scanner’s SCSI ID if necessary

5. Connect the scanner and computer

6. Check the scanner status

7. Test your scanner

1. Installing the interface card

Before installing the interface card supplied with your scanner, make sure you turn off your computer and peripherals. Then follow the steps below:

1. Shut down your computer and unplug the power cord. Next, remove the cover from your computer.

2. Look for an available PCI card slot (typically white or ivory) in your computer. Remove the slot cover, and insert the SCSI card into the slot. Push the card in to make sure it's seated all the way in the slot.

2. Checking interface card status

When you run Windows 95, the Adaptec AVA2903E SCSI adapter is detected and the driver is automatically installed. Make your Windows 95 CD-ROM ready for use. Some computers may prompt you to load Windows 95 software during your installing AVA-2903E driver. Follow steps below to check.

1. Turn on your computer, click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel.

2. Double-click on the System icon in Control Panel and select Device Manager from the top.

3. Double-click on “SCSI controllers” to display the screen below.

The result of the check is displayed here.

PCI expansion slots (typically white or ivory)

This is important, as an improper card connection will make you unable to use your scanner, and you will then have to remove the computer case and restart the card all over again.

Note: In this manual, we use the Adaptec 2903 card as an example. The SCSI card that came with your scanner may be different, check your Microtek scanner dealer.

3. Replace the cover of the computer, then plug the power cord back in.

The message “Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI Controller” displays indicates that the driver is installed and the AVA-2903E interface card works properly.

If a conflict exists, either of the following will occur:

• a yellow exclamation mark appears next to the phrase:

Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI

Controller

- or -

• nothing is listed under “SCSI Controllers”. In either case, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

3. Installing software

Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Microtek Scanner Software installer should come up automatically, and list the software available for you. Click on each software program in the order they appear on your screen to install all of the components.

Note: If the Microtek Scanner Software is not automatically displayed on the screen, click Start, select Run and type d:\cdsetup (where d: is your CDROM drive).

Step 1 Install Microtek ScanWizard Pro

Microtek ScanWizard Pro is the TWAIN driver used for ArtixScan 2020 to communicate with various applications. With the scanner connected, you can run ScanWizard Pro independently or acquire it by another application program.

Click Microtek ScanWizard Pro. The

1. ScanWizard Pro setup program should start running.

• From the RGB Output profiles selection, choose the profiles you need to install.

Note: To add other CMS profiles provided by your monitor or printer suppliers, refer to section “Adding Third-party CMS profiles” on page 4.

• From the CMYK Output profiles selection, choose the profiles you need to install.

2. When you have finished the above selections, the installer program will copy the files to the folder “Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows” under Program file directory.

3. Next, you are prepared to install Microtek Color Matching System (CMS) setup program. Follow the screen instructions to do the following:

• From the Display profiles selection, choose

the display profiles you want to install.

4. The CMS will be installed according to your selections, and then ask you to select the default profile for your system. Choose a default profile you want to install from the different profile selections.

For example, from the Default Display profiles selection, choose a default display profile you want.

5. When you have finished the setup program, click Finish to complete ScanWizard Pro installation.

Adding Third-party CMS profiles

If you want to use other CMS profiles that came with your device, take these steps to install either the monitor, or the printer:

Step 2 Install software application

The bundled image editing, OCR, and other applications you receive depend on the scanner model you purchase. Click each option on the installer screen to install the software.

Step 3 Install documentation reader

Click Adobe Acrobat Reader, then follow screen instructions until installation is complete. Acrobat Reader is necessary for reading the manuals on your CD-ROM.

Using the Manuals

Other documentations for your scanner are provided on the Microtek CD-ROM. To read the documents, you will be using the Adobe Acrobat Reader program, which is automatically launched when you open the file for the manuals.

To open the manuals: Go to Manuals folder, and locate the manual that you wish to view. Doubleclick on the file you want, and the manual is ready to be viewed or printed.

1. Launch ScanWizard Pro.

2. In the Preview window, choose Color Matching Setup from the Preferences menu to bring up the Color Matching Setup dialog box.

The dialog box displays the information on the topic you have chosen.

3. Click on the Add Profiles button to add other CMS profiles. Once the profiles have been added, its names are listed.

4. Resetting the scanner’s SCSI

ID if necessary

This procedure is provided as a reference. You may or may not need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner.

A SCSI ID is a number assigned to each SCSI device in your daisy chain to differentiate one from another. The SCSI ID for your Microtek scanner is factory-set to 2.

You won't need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner unless another SCSI device on your system (such as external hard drive, additional scanner, etc.) is using the same number.

Locate the SCSI ID switch, use a small pin (or a small screwdriver) to press either of the small black openings located above or below the SCSI ID. Pressing the upper opening “-” decreases the SCSI ID number; pressing the lower opening “+” increases the number.

5. Connecting the scanner

Before connecting the scanner to your computer, make sure the scanner driver (ScanWizard Pro) is installed. Take the following steps to connect.

1. Shut down your computer.

2. Connect the scanner to your interface card, using the SCSI cable that provided in the scanner package. Make sure your scanner and computer are turned off when you perform the connection.

50-pin connector

SCSI cable

25-pin connector

Terminator switch should be in the “ON” position.

Valid SCSI ID numbers are 0 to 6. Do not use SCSI ID #7, which is used to carry out a self-test for the scanner and make the carriage move back and forth. SCSI ID #8 and #9 are also not used.

3. Plug the power cord to the power connector at the back panel of the scanner, and plug the other end of the power cord to your AC power source at wall outlet.

4. Turn on your scanner and wait for all the light on the front panel to stop blinking.

Press the power switch to turn on/off the scanner.

5. Then power up your computer.

6. Checking scanner status

When running Windows, ALWAYS turn on the scanner before the computer. If you don't, Windows will not be able to “see” your scanner.

1. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel.

2. Double-click on the System icon in Control Panel and select Device Manager from the top.

3. The screen that appears displays the message “Microtek Scanners”. Double-click it, the scanner model you connected shows under it.

The message “Microtek Scanners” displays, indicating the scanner is installed.

If your system can’t find your scanner, maybe SCSI conflict happens between your scanner and other SCSI device. To resolve the conflict, refer to Troubleshooting for Windows 95 on page 8.

Terminator

You will definitely need a terminator if you are hooking up your PC on a daisy chain with two or more SCSI devices through the SCSI interface card.

ArtixScan 2020 has a internal terminator switch located at the back panel of the scanner.

Terminator switch

Terminator is preset depending on your daisy chain. In this case, set the terminator switch to the “OFF” position; the third-party terminator should be connected on the last SCSI device.

Note: If your scanner is located at the last device, the terminator switch should be in the “ON” position. In this case, third-party terminator is not required.

Scanner

SCSI cable (25-50 pin)

SCSI device

Third-party terminator

SCSI cable (25-50 pin)

Set the terminator switch to the “OFF” position.

7. Testing your scanner

1. Restart Windows 95. Before you restart the computer, make sure your scanner is on and ready.

2. Click Start, Programs, Microtek ScanWizard

Pro for Windows, and then select Scanner Test.

3. When started up successfully, the screen below appears.

4. Place a reflective document face down on the scanner glass. Center the top of the document along the horizontal ruler on the scanner.

Horizontal ruler

5. Click the Flatbed or the TMA button on the Microtek Scanner Test program screen. A preview of your image will be displayed in the Microtek ScanTest window. This indicates the Scanner Test was successful and the scanner is now ready to scan.

6. Close and exit Microtek ScanTest program.

For more details on how to operate your scanner with ScanWizard Pro, refer to the file ScanWizardPro.pdf in the folder Manuals on the CDROM.

The Scanner Model shows the scanner connected to your computer along with the scanner's SCSI ID.

The “aic78xx” message indicates you are using Adaptec SCSI interface card.

The Flatbed button is used for previewing reflective material.

The TMA button is used for previewing transparent material.

The SCSI Check acts as a SCSI probe to verify the location of your scanner and the scanner ID.

The Reconfigure Equipment allows the system to update its own internal reference file and is useful when you have changed your setup or reconfigured your system.

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