Microtek Medi-1200 User Manual

Dental Film Digitizer

User's Manual

Preface

Copyright

© 2013, Microtek International, Inc., all rights reserved. This document may not
be reproduced or copied in any way, stored electronically, or translated into any
language, without the permission of Microtek International, Inc.

Trademarks

Microtek, ScanMaker, ArtixScan, ScanWizard and ColoRescue are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microtek International, Inc. All other trademarks or
registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Specifications,
software and hardware bundles are subject to change without notice. Not
responsible for typographical errors.

Disclaimer

The contents of this manual have been checked carefully for accuracy, and every
effort has been made to ensure that there are no errors. However, Microtek makes
no guarantee as to the accuracy of the contents of this document and reserves the
right to make changes to the contents without prior warning. 060309

I49-004392 C
September 2013

Microtek International, Inc.
6, Industry East Road 3, Science Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30077, Taiwan
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], http://www.microtek.com

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment (Model: MMS-600DU2) 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: A shielded Hi-Speed USB interface cable with ferrite core installed on the
film digitizer 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.

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.

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CE Compliance Statement

This device complies with CE Certification pursuant to
EN 55022:1998+A1:2000
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001

WEEE Compliance Statement

Microtek International, Inc. operates under full compliance with the WEEE
Directive. Among the requirements of the Directive are the marking of any
applicable equipment placed in the EU market with the WEEE symbol, a crossed
out wheeled bin as shown at left; demonstration of the implementation of a take­back program; and meeting recycling targets.

ISO Compliance Statement

Comply with the requirements of the international standard ISO 9001:2000 and
ISO 13485:2003

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Safety Precautions

Before using your digitizer, read the following safety guides carefully, which detail
the proper operation of the digitizer and its accessories to prevent injuries or
damage to users or equipment.

Meanings of Symbol Signs

This indicates hazardous situation which, if not payed

CAUTION

attention, could result injury or damage to users or
equipment.

WARNING

Power Supply:

• Use a power source only with a power rating specified on the marking label.

• Ensure to turn off the power of each device before connecting or
disconnecting the cables.

• Insert the plug completely into the outlet, as a loose connection may cause
arcing and result in fire.

• Ensure to hold the plug or connector to disconnect the cable; otherwise, if
you pull the cable only, it may damage the core wire and result in fire or
electric shock.

• Place and route the power supply cord such that it is not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to the cord near the power plugs, convenience receptacles, and at
the point where it exits from the outlet.

• When the digitizer is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet.

Moving and Storing the Film Digitizer:

This indicates hazardous situation which, if not payed
attention, could result serious injury or death to users.

• Always ensure that the digitizer is stored properly before shipping or moving
it. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product
to overturn when moving.

• Do not hit or drop the digitizer. The digitizer may be damaged if it receives a
strong jolt, which may result in fire or electric shock if the digitizer is used
without being repaired.

• Do not place the digitizer on any slippery, slanted, or unstable surface. The
product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to people as well as serious
damage to the product.

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• Do not use the digitizer near water. Never spill liquid of any kinds on the
product, or it may result in electric shock or other hazards.

• This digitizer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

• Do not store the digitizer in which it may be exposed to direct sunlight.

Using the Digitizer

• Before using the digitizer, make sure the area of the glass surface is clear from
obstacles.

• The digitizer is only designed and used for digitizing mammography films or
reflective materials. Do not attend to use it for other purposes.

Maintenance and Service:

• When the digitizer is going to be cleaned, ensure to turn off the power of each
device and unplug the power cable from the AC outlet.

• When you need a repair service, unplug the digitizer from the power outlet
and consult qualified service personnel.

• When replacement parts are required, use replacement parts that are specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts.

• For safety reasons, ensure to inspect the device before using it. In addition,

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carrying out a regular inspection at least once a year.

Table of Contents

Preface ............................................................................................... 2

Safety Regulations ............................................................................. 3

FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................... 3

Regulations ..................................................................................... 4

Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 5

Knowing about Your Film Digitizer .................................................... 9

Features of the Medi-1200 ............................................................. 1 0

System Requirements ..................................................................... 10

Taking a Closer Look ...................................................................... 11

Front/Open View ..................................................................... 11

Rear View ............................................................................... 12

Initial Setup ...................................................................................... 13

Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents ......................................... 1 3

A. Opening the Shipping Carton .......................................... 1 3

B. Package Contents .......................................................... 15

Step 2: Installing the Software .................................................. 1 6

Step 3: Unlocking the Digitizer .................................................. 17

Step 4: Connecting the Digitizer ................................................ 18

To the Power Cord ............................................................. 18

To the Hi-Speed USB Cable (or FireWire Cable) ..................... 1 9

Digitizing Dental Films .................................................................... 19

Using the FilmView ........................................................................ 19

Positioning Dental Films ................................................................. 2 0

A. Using the Dental Film Holder 1 ............................................. 2 0

B. Using the Dental Film Holder 2 .............................................. 21

C. Using the Dental Film Holder 3 .............................................. 22

Scanning Dental Films .................................................................... 23

Digitizing Dental Films without Film Holder .................................... 25

Digitizing Reflective Originals ......................................................... 27

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Care and Cleaning ............................................................................ 29

Cleaning the Glass Surfaces ............................................................ 2 9

Maintenance ..................................................................................... 30

Appendix .......................................................................................... 31

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 3 1

Specifications ................................................................................ 32

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Knowing about Your Film Digitizer

The Medi-1200 is a dental film digitizer, which is specifically designed for the use
of the intraoral dental film scanning. With the use of exclusive dental film holders
and Smart-Scan function together, the Medi-1200 can automatically perform
image auto-cropping and multiple dental films scanning, easily transferring dental
films into digital format images in less than 30 seconds. The digitized images are
intended for the use in primary, secondary and over reading applications; thus, it
is specifically designed for the trained medical professionals or staffs.

The Medi-1200 can capture details in bright and dark areas of dental X-ray films
and provide the medical professionals a convenient method to digitize the dental
X-ray films for the electric data storage. Additionally, the Medi-1200 features the
scanning capabilities of reflectives, such as photographs, documents or prints as
well.

Features of the Medi-1200

The Medi-1200 comes with several important features, including the following:

• Smart-Scan — The Smart-Scan function provides you an intelligent method
for scanning X-ray films. With this function applied, the digitizer can detect
the film holder with the loaded films, auto-crop the scan frames, perform
scanning in a single pass for multiple films at one time, and save the scanned
images into your selected folder or send them to your selected application.
By using the Smart-Scan button on either the software control panel or the
Medi-1200 unit, the busy medical professionals or staffs can save time to
convert X-ray films into digital files effortlessly.

• One-pass Scan for Multiple jobs — This feature allows the film digitizer to
perform scanning in a single pass for all the selected scan jobs/films.

• Clinically Proven Image Quality — With an optical resolution of 600 dpi x
1200 dpi, the 16-bit grayscale, and a dynamic range of 3.2 maximum optical
density, the Medi-1200 is able to capture a wide range of gray tones,
providing excellent details when digitizing dental images.

• Exclusive Dental Film Holders — These specially designed dental film holders
are designed to hold intraoral dental films in place. By loading the dental film
holder on the scan bed before scanning films, you can ensure perfect
alignment of your dental images and achieve consistent scans. There are three
kinds of dental film holders come with your digitizer package, which
accommodate five common types of intraoral dental films, from Size 0, 1, 2,
3 to 4 . With the use of exclusive dental film holders, medical professionals
can scan multiple intraoral dental films at a time, making operations more
convenient and efficient.

• FilmViewTM lightbox — Medi-1200 features the FilmViewTM lightbox — a
window with a light source that lets you preview dental films before being
loaded onto the scan bed, adding more scanning convenience to users.

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• Space-saving compact design — The modern and compact design of the
Medi-1200 makes it perfect for small rooms and workshops, saving desk
space and keep storage space neat and clean.

• Hi-Speed USB connecting port — High-Speed USB (USB 2.0) is capable of
480 Mbps data transfer, provides plug-and-play connectivity for a hassle-free
installation.

• Microtek ScanWizard Medi Smart software — The friendly user interface of
ScanWizard Medi Smart stores X-ray images in a computer readable format,
offering an easy and quick access and management.

• Easy to operate, clean and maintain — The Medi-1200 requires virtually no
routine maintenance and no daily cleaning, which is ideal for busy radiology
departments.

System Requirements

In order to use your Medi-1200, your computer must satisfy the following system
requirements:

• CD-ROM drive (for installing software)

• Color display with 24-bit color output capability

• 512 MB RAM or above

• Pentium IV PC or higher with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)

• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or Vista

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