Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Plus Start Guide
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Installing your Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Plus
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Step 1: Unpack Contents
Unpack your scanner package and
check for major components.
1. ScanMaker 9800XL Plus
2. USB cable
3. Power cord
4. Software CDs/DVDs
5. TMA 1600-III (Optional) —
Film Templates, Black Plates,
and Film Alignment Ruler 2
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Step 2: Install Software
Optional package items depend on the
scanner configuration that you purchased.
Important: Do not remove the yellow stickers from your
scanner until you are told to do so.
You must install software before connecting your scanner.
Always close any open programs, and turn off Anti-virus
utilities before installing software.
PC:
A. Place the Adobe DVD into a drive, and install
the software. Skip this step if you have a
newer version of Photoshop Elements already
installed on your computer.
B. Place the Microtek Software CD/DVD into a
drive, and follow the on-screen instructions to
install the scanner driver and software.
C. Restart your computer at the end of all
software installation.
NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not
come up automatically, double-click the following in
succession: “My Computer”; the CD-ROM (or DVD-ROM)
icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program.
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MAC:
A. Place the Adobe DVD into a drive, and install
the software. Skip this step if you have a newer
version of Photoshop Elements already installed
on your computer.
B. Place the Microtek Software CD/DVD
(ScanPotter) into a drive, and double-click the
ScanPotter installer icon to install ScanPotter.
C. Install the remaining software components, then
restart your computer at the end of all software
installation.
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 have not yet
connected the scanner, simply ignore the message that
appears and proceed to the next step.
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Step 3: Unlock Scanner
A. Remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker from your scanner.
B. With the scanner power off, tilt the front right corner of
the scanner to see the locking screw at the bottom.
C. Using a screwdriver, push and turn the locking screw
counterclockwise to the unlock position. When successfully
unlocked, the screw will push out a little, protruding
slightly from the bottom of the scanner.
NOTE: To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons), refer to
the ScanMaker 9800XL Plus User Guide.
Step 4: Connect Scanner
To the power adapter
A. Remove the yellow “Step 4” sticker from your scanner.
B. Connect the power cord to the back of the scanner.
C. Plug the power cord into a power source.
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To the Hi-Speed USB cable
D. Connect one end of the cable to your computer.
E. Connect the other end of the cable to the scanner.
F. Press the power switch at the back of your scanner, and wait
for the indicator light on the front panel to stop blinking and
stay on steady.
The system will detect your
scanner automatically.
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Using the TMA 1600-III
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NOTE: If you purchased a standard ScanMaker 9800XL Plus without the TMA 1600-III, see only the section on
positioning reflective materials without the TMA 1600-III, on page 5.
I. Installing the TMA 1600-III
1. Make sure that the scanner power is turned off.
2. Remove the scanner lid, then attach the TMA 1600-III by sliding the posts at the rear of the TMA 1600-
III into the holes.
Scanner lid
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3. Plug the connector of the TMA 1600-III into the scanner’s
15-pin accessory port.
II. Unlocking the TMA 1600-III
1. Remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker from the TMA 1600-III.
2. Look for the locking knob at the base of the TMA 1600-III.
3. Turn the locking knob counterclockwise to the unlock
position “ ”.
TMA 1600-III
NOTE: If you need to transport your TMA 1600-III, you will have to
lock it back. For more details, please see the ScanMaker 9800XL Plus
User Guide.
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