Microtek GNC M ATX4500T 0600 User Manual

Microtek

ArtixScan 4500t

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

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Copyright

 2000 by Microtek International, Inc.

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All rights reserved.

Trademarks

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Microtek™, Artix™, ScanWizard Pro™, and ArtixScan™ are trademarks of Microtek International Inc. Windows® is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product or company names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective
holders.

Important

Documents 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. Microtek bears no responsibility for the unauthorized use of copyrighted materials.

Doc. No. I49-002910, A
June 2000

Microtek Lab, Inc.Microtek Lab, Inc.

Microtek Lab, Inc.

Microtek Lab, Inc.Microtek Lab, Inc.
3715 Doolittle Drive, Redondo Beach,
CA 90278-1226
Sales: 800-654-4160
Internet: http://www.micr otekusa.com
Tech Support: http://www.support.microtek.com

Microtek Europe BVMicrotek Europe BV

Microtek Europe BV

Microtek Europe BVMicrotek Europe BV
Max Euwelaan 68
NL - 3062 MA Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.micr otek.nl

Microtek International Inc.Microtek International Inc.

Microtek International Inc.

Microtek International Inc.Microtek International Inc.
6, Industry East Road 3
Science Based Industrial Park
Hsinchu 30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.micr otek.com

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

This equipment 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, there 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 or 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.
FCC CautionFCC Caution

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not

FCC CautionFCC Caution
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’ s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Loi Han

Telephone No: 1-310-297-5000

3715 Doolittle Drive
Redondo Beach, CA 90278-1226
U.S.A.

Artix Japan CorporationArtix Japan Corporation

Artix Japan Corporation

Artix Japan CorporationArtix Japan Corporation
FORO M Bldg. 5F, 2-1-18 Iwamotocho
Chiyoda-ku, T okyo 101-0032 Japan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.artixjapan.co.jp

Microtek Computer Asia Pte. Ltd.Microtek Computer Asia Pte. Ltd.

Microtek Computer Asia Pte. Ltd.

Microtek Computer Asia Pte. Ltd.Microtek Computer Asia Pte. Ltd.
No. 160, Paya Lebar Road, 05-04,
Orion Industry Building, 409022 Singapore
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www .microtek.com.sg

Adara International, Inc.Adara International, Inc.

Adara International, Inc.

Adara International, Inc.Adara International, Inc.
8F, No. 220 Ta Tung Road, Section 3
Hsi Chih County , T aipei, Taiwan,
R.O.C
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.adara.com.tw

Shanghai Zhong Jing Computers Co., Ltd.Shanghai Zhong Jing Computers Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Zhong Jing Computers Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Zhong Jing Computers Co., Ltd.Shanghai Zhong Jing Computers Co., Ltd.
1F, Building 35, No. 680, Guiping Road,
Shanghai 200233, P.R.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www .microtek.com.cn

Trade Name Model Number
ArtixScan 4500t MTS-4500

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

This equipment (Model: MTS-4500) 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, there 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 or 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: 1) A shielded of SCSI interface cable with ferrite core installed on the scanner connector end must be used with this equipment. 2) AC adapter with ferrite core installed on the scanner
connector end must be used with this equipment.

Caution: Caution:

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

Caution: Caution:

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Contents

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

Specifications ..................................................................................................... 1

General Requirements ........................................................................................ 2

Minimum Macintosh requirements ............................................................... 2

Minimum PC requirements........................................................................... 2

2. Before you begin.................................................................................................................. 3

Unpacking ......................................................................................................... 3

Front View ................................................................................................... 4

Back View .................................................................................................... 4

Checking the SCSI ID.......................................................................................... 5

Power up ........................................................................................................... 6

A. Connecting the scanner to the power source ............................................ 6

B. Performing the power-on self-test............................................................. 6

3. Installation ............................................................................................................................ 8

Step 1: Installing SCSI card.................................................................................. 8

For the Macintosh:

Install SCSI card if the Mac has no built-in SCSI interface.......................... 8

For the PC:

Install SCSI card under Windows 95, 98, 2000 and NT ............................. 8

Checking the interface card driver under Windows 95/98/2000............... 9

Installing the interface card driver under Windows NT ............................. 9

Step 2: Connecting your scanner ...................................................................... 10

Step 3: Using terminator ................................................................................... 11

Step 4: Installing the software ........................................................................... 11

For the Macintosh...................................................................................... 11

For the PC.................................................................................................. 11

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4. Scanner Transparency Accessories ............................................................................. 12

How to use your scanner transparency accessories........................................... 13

Step 1: Placing the transparent film................................................................... 13

For non-standard-sized transparent film..................................................... 13

Using the Glass Holder ........................................................................... 13

For standard-sized transparent film ............................................................ 14

Using the Main Holder ........................................................................... 14

For 4" x 5" film ...................................................................................... 14

For 6 x 6 cm or 6 x 7 cm film.................................................................. 14

For 35mm mounted and unmounted slides ............................................ 15

Using the 4-in-1 Slide Holder.................................................................. 16

Step 2: Insert Film Holder into scanner ............................................................. 17

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5. How to calibrate your scanner....................................................................................... 18

Introduction..................................................................................................... 18

Calibration target ............................................................................................. 18

Taking care of the target ................................................................................... 18

Installing the Scanner ICC Profiler .................................................................... 19

A. For the Macintosh.................................................................................. 19

B. For Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / NT 4.0..................................................... 19

Placing the color target..................................................................................... 19

Starting Calibration .......................................................................................... 20

Scanning the target image ................................................................................. 21

Aligning the target registration marks ............................................................... 22

A. Aligning the upper-left registration mark................................................. 22

B. Aligning the upper-right r egistration mark............................................... 22

C. Aligning the bottom-right registration mark ............................................ 22

Creating a profile.............................................................................................. 23

Reference Section for Macintosh ...................................................................... 24

A. Menu commands.................................................................................... 24

B. The Main Window .................................................................................. 25

C. The Calibration Window: Preview and Scan ............................................ 26

D. The Calibration Window: Aligning targets and creating the profile .......... 26

Reference section for PC .................................................................................. 27

A. The Main Window.................................................................................. 27

B. The Calibration Window: Preview and Scan ............................................ 29

C. The Calibration Window: Aligning targets and creating the profile........... 29

6. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 30

Introduction..................................................................................................... 30

Questions and Answers for Windows 95/98/2000 ............................................ 30

Questions and Answers for Windows NT 4.0 .................................................... 32

Questions and Answers for Macintosh G3/G4 .................................................. 34

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1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the ArtixScan™ 4500t multi-format
film scanner! This 42-bit, high resolution scanner features a dynamic
range of 3.9 resulting in scans that include incredible detail in
shadow and highlight areas from film originals. This scanner has been
specifically engineered for photographers and other graphic arts
professionals who demand scanned images that are accurate in color,
sharpness, detail and clarity with their original film. This manual
will help you in the installation and operation of your scanner.

Specifications

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Typ e Desktop, 1-pass film scanner
Image Sensor T ri-linear 10,000 element CCD
Interpolation Resolution 10,000 dpi
Optical Resolution 2,500 dpi
Sample Depth 14 bits per color
Dynamic Range 3.9
Scanning Media 35mm to 4" x 5" positive or negative, mounted and

unmounted transparencies
Interface SCSI-2
Lamp Source Cold Cathode Lamp
Accessories 4" x 5" (10 x 12.7 cm)

2.4" x 2.8" (6 x 7 cm)

2.4" x 2.4" (6 x 6 cm)
Dimensions 356 mm (W) x 180 mm (H) x 530 mm (L)
Net W eight 9.2 kg
Power Consumption 40W at 115VAC, 66 Hz
Certifications CSA, TUV, FCC class B, CF

ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual 1

General Requirements

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Before unpacking your scanner, make sure that the site where the scanner will be
installed is big enough to allow for easier operation.

• Make sure that the operating environment for the scanner is free of dust and other

contaminants.

• Allow adequate ventilation space (no less than 2 inches) around the scanner.

• Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface that is not subject to vibration.

• Make sure that the scanning surface will not be exposed to direct sunlight or other

sources of bright light.

• Avoid placing the scanner close to sources of extreme temperature.

• Try to ensure the scanner is situated in its ideal operating temperature range -- between

60° and 104°F (10°C and 40°C).

• Keep the relative humidity in the scanner operating area between 10% and 85%.

• Avoid connecting the scanner to a power source that might experience power surges.

• A void positioning the scanner in the path of heavy traf fic where it may get bumped.

• Your scanner should be placed within 3 feet of the computer. Use the SCSI cable that

came with your scanner.

Once the scanner has been placed in a suitable location and is ready to be connected to
the host computer, it is time to proceed to installing the necessary hardware and software
components for the scanner.

Minimum Macintosh requirements

• Apple Power Mac with PCI bus (150 MHz)

• Apple Macintosh system software version 8.5 or higher

• CD-ROM drive

• 64MB of available RAM (128 MB recommended)

• Color monitor at least 17" with 24-bit color display ability

Minimum PC requirements

• Pentiums, or compatibles with a CD-ROM drive

• 64MB RAM for full version of Photoshop (128 MB recommended)

• Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT4/2000

• VGA color monitor; color display card; laser printer (recommended). Photoshop

requires a monitor and display card capable of displaying at least 256 colors.

• Basic knowledge of Windows, and how to install an interface card inside the PC.

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2 Before you begin

Unpacking

Remove the scanner from the box, and save the box and packing materials in case you
need to ship the scanner again.

Upon opening the scanner box, you will see a Packing List that lists both hardware and
software components of your scanner package, as well as the part numbers for those
components.

If any component is missing, call Microtek Sales and provide information on the missing
component and part number. Please be r eady to pr ovide the scanner's serial number and
your proof of purchase as well. Keep the Packing List for your reference in case you need
to order a component in the future.

Note:Note:

Note: If you need to ship back the scanner for any repairs, the scanner must be packed

Note:Note:
in the original box in which it came. Otherwise, Microtek will not be responsible for any
damage that may be sustained during shipping to or from Microtek. You may be charged
for a new box.

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ArtixScan 4500t

Holder Box

Document Box

Includes

Includes

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N

L

LO

O

C

C

K

K

Main Holder

(Metal)

Installation

&

Operation

Guide

SCSI cable Power cord

THIS SIDE UP

35 mm

Film Mount

& Slide Spacer

Software

User’s Guide

6 x 6 cm

Film Mount

6 x 7 cm

Film Mount

Software QR

4 in 1 35mm

Slide Holder

& Film Mount

Driver

CD

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THIS SIDE UP

Glass Holder

(Plastic)

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Front View

Film Holder Insert Slot

Back View

Power Switch

Fan

DC Power Inlet

SCSI ID Switch

SCSI T erminator

Switch

CAUTION

6

25-pin SCSI

Connector

50-pin SCSI

Connector

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Checking the SCSI ID

A SCSI ID is a number assigned to each SCSI device in your daisy chain to differentiate
the devices from one another.

The SCSI ID for Microtek scanners is set at default to 6. Y ou won't need to change the
SCSI ID on your scanner unless another SCSI device on your system (such as a ZIP drive
or CD-ROM drive) is using the same number.

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CAUTION

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6

+

T o set the SCSI ID number:
Locate the SCSI ID selector, which is on the back panel. To change the SCSI ID, press the

push-button selector.

Notes on SCSI ID numbers

• Each SCSI device must have a unique SCSI ID number .

• Valid SCSI ID numbers are 0 to 6. Do not use SCSI ID #7, which is used to carry a self-

test for the scanner and make the carriage move back and forth. SCSI ID #8 and #9 are
also not used.

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Powering up

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A. Connecting the scanner to the power source

Connect the scanner to a voltage source directly by using the supplied power cord. Make
sure that the power outlet will not be overloaded when the scanner is turned on, and
ensure that other devices requiring significant power are not plugged into the same
outlet. Ideally, no other devices should share the scanner’s power source.

B. Performing the power-on self-test

The

power-on test is a quick self-checking mechanism that the scanner carries out after

you turn it on.
This is what happens after the scanner is turned on:

1. Close the Front Cover.

NoteNote

Note: This step is a must. Without closing the Front Cover, your scanner stays at the

NoteNote
Not Ready state.

Front Cover

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2. Switch the power on. The POWER indicator on the front panel of the scanner lights up.

3. The READY indicator beside the POWER indicator flashes briefly. After a 30-second

warm-up period, the scanner carries out a self-test, with the scanner carriage moving
back and forth about a half-inch. If no problems are detected, the READY indicator
stays lit.

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4. The fluorescent lamp inside the scanner should be on too by this time. The lamp should

never go off while the scanner is on.

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3 Installation

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The ArtixScan 4500t installation procedure includes 4 steps:
Step 1: Installing SCSI card

Step 2: Connecting your scanner
Step 3: Using terminator
Step 4: Installing software

Step 1: Installing SCSI card

If your system is SCSI-ready, go to “Step 2: Connecting your scanner” directly to connect
your computer. If your system is not the SCSI-ready, you will need to install a SCSI card.

For the Macintosh:
Install SCSI card if the Mac has no built-in SCSI interface

1. Shut down your Macintosh computer and peripherals, unplug the power cord. Next,

open your computer .

2. Look for an available PCI card slot (typically

white or ivory) in your computer. Remove
the slot cover, and insert the PCI SCSI car d
into the slot. Push the card in to make sure it
is seated all the way in the slot. 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 reinsert the card.

3. Close the computer , then plug the power

cord back in.

SCSI Card

For the PC:
Install SCSI card under Windows 95, 98, 2000 and NT

1. Turn off your PC and peripherals, then unplug the power cord. Next, remove the cover

from your computer.

2. Before handling the interface card, touch a metal frame (such as your computer casing)

to discharge any static electricity buildup in your body.

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