Microtek ScanMaker i700 Supplement

Supplement

ScanMaker i700 features, scenarios, and information

Getting to Know Your ScanMaker i700

The ScanMaker i700 is a high-performance scanner that offers the exclusive PictuRescueTM system with DIGIT AL ICETM T echnology and ColoRescueTM for reconstruction and color restoration of photos and film. It features 9600 x 4800 dpi, 48-bit color, a legal size scan bed (8.5" x 14"), and 7 Smart-T ouch buttons on the front panel to automate scanner functions (plus a convenient Power button). In addition, the ScanMaker i700 offers robust film handling capabilities, including exclusive EZ-LockTM Film Holders for more consistent film scans.

Contents

Getting to Know Your ScanMaker i70 0 ........................................................... 1

Features of the ScanMaker i700 ...................................................................... 2

Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................................ 3

Connecting to the FireWire Port .....................................................................4

How the Smart-Touch Scanner Buttons Work ..............................................6

DIGITAL ICE Technology .................................................................................. 7

Scanning Scenarios ......................................................................................... 8

Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos (1) ............................................... 9

Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos (2) ............................................. 10

Scanning Damaged Photos .......................................................................... 12

A. Using the DIGITAL ICE button ..................................................... 13

B. Scanning with Automatic Reconstruction ................................. 14

C. Scanning with Manual Reconstruction ....................................... 16

Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Film ....................................................... 18

A. Scanning 35mm Filmstrips .......................................................... 19

B. Scanning 35mm Slides ................................................................. 21

C. Scanning 6 x 17 cm (120) Panoramic Film ................................... 22

D. Scanning 4 " x 5" / 6 x 9 cm (120) Film .......................................... 23

Scanning Damaged Film ............................................................................... 24

Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 26

Features of the ScanMaker i700

The ScanMaker i700 comes with several important features, including the following:

• Microtek's PictuRescue system: This combined photo and film reconstruction and restoration solution incorporates DIGIT AL ICE Technology and ColoRescue.

– With DIGITAL ICE Technology , the ScanMaker i700 can automatically map,

identify , and eliminate surface defects on both photos and film. Built into the hardware and software, DIGIT AL ICE removes dust, scratches, rips, and tears, reconstructing your damaged photos and film and restoring them to pristine, near-original quality .

– With ColoRescue, the ScanMaker i700 restores faded colors in photos and film,

bringing hues back to their original luster and brilliance for more vibrant images. ColoRescue's one-click, automatic color recovery process is simple and straightforward, involving no learning curve or hassle.

• Seven Smart-Touch buttons: These buttons on the front panel of the scanner provide you with a quick and easy way to launch frequently used scanner functions. All it takes is one touch of a button — and you can launch the scanner button's corresponding function. The seven Smart-Touch buttons include DIGIT AL ICE, Scan, Copy , E-mail, OCR, Scan-to-W eb, and Custom.

• Integrated 4" x 9" transparency adapter: With a transparency adapter for scanning slides, negatives, and transparencies built into the scanner lid, the ScanMaker i700 improves your productivity and saves you money in having to acquire additional film-scanning accessories. The built-in transparency adapter also features the FilmView lightbox — a window with a light source that lets you preview film or slides before they are loaded onto the scan bed for your scanning convenience.

• Exclusive EZ-Lock Film Holders. These specially designed Microtek accessories are designed to lock film securely in place. By loading the EZ-Lock Film Holder on the scan bed before scanning film, you can ensure perfect alignment of your images and achieve consistent scans.

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Horizontal ruler

(top ruler)

Taking a Closer Look

Black mat

Glass surface

Vertical ruler

FilmView

Scanner lid, with built-in

transparency adapter

Custom button Scan-to-Web button OCR button

Power button

E-mail button

Copy button

Scan button

DIGITAL ICE button

Power connector

Accessory port, with connector of built-in transparency adapter securely connected

Hi-Speed USB port (1)

FireWire port (1)

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Connecting to the FireWire Port

The printed Start Here guide showed you how to connect your computer to the USB port of the ScanMaker i700. Here, the Supplement shows you how to connect the computer to the scanner's alternate FireWire port.

Prior to connection, check first to see if your computer system has a FireWire port. If FireWire is present, connect the FireW ire cable to the FireW ire port. If your computer does not have a FireWire port, install a FireW ire card to make use of the FireW ire port. For details on how to install a FireWire card in your computer , refer to the documentation that came with the FireWire card.

Note: Your ScanMaker i700 does not include a FireWire card in the package.

Follow the steps below to perform the FireWire connection:

1. Connect one end of the FireWire cable to your computer , and connect the other end of the cable to the scanner’s FireW ire port.

(with a built-in FireWire port

or FireWire card installed)

(with a built-in FireWire port)

The latest Macintosh

computers (i.e., G3, G4, G5,

etc.) are equipped with a built-

in FireWire port, usually

labeled with the “ ” logo.

For PC users

For Mac users

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2. Press the Power button on the front panel of the scanner, and wait for the lights to stop blinking and stay on steady.

The scanner will be detected by your system automatically.

Power button

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How the Smart-Touch Scanner Buttons Work

Note: The Smart-Touch buttons on the front panel of your scanner automate frequently performed tasks, such as Scan to File, Scan to Printer, etc. For each scanner button, the parameters governing the use of that button are defined or set through the Microtek Scanner Configuration (MSC) utility. For instance, you can use the MSC to define how many copies are to be printed of your scan every time you hit the “Copy” button. To launch the MSC, double-click the MSC icon on your desktop. Please note that you need to exit ScanWizard 5 before accessing the MSC utility.

The ScanMaker i700 is equipped with 7 Smart-T ouch buttons for easy access to frequently used scanner functions. To carry out a specific task, simply press the corresponding button on the scanner. The Smart-Touch buttons are:

1. DIGITAL ICE: Scans and removes dust, scratches, rips, and tears from damaged photos. Take note that the DIGITAL ICE button works to reconstruct photos only. T o reconstruct damaged film and transparencies, use the DIGIT AL ICE function in the ScanWizard 5 software.

2. Scan: Captures images that can be automatically saved as files or sent to another application for further processing.

3. Copy: Scans the image and sends it to your printer, transforming your scanner and printer into a convenient copy station. Simply specify the number of copies you want. To use the Copy button to print a stack of documents:

- Place the first page on the scanner glass surface.

- Press the Copy button to scan an image to a file, then automatically output to

your specified printer.

- Load the next page and press the Copy button again. The scanner works in

similar fashion to your printer, printing documents one after another with no interruptions.

4. E-mail: Scans the image and delivers it directly to your e-mail editor.

5. OCR: Performs OCR (Optical Character Recognition) of a document and converts it to a fully editable digital file. Saves time from retyping documents into your word processor.

6. Scan-to-Web: Scans the image and posts it onto a photo-sharing website.

7. Custom: Customizes the Custom button to perform four of the most commonly used functions, including:

- Power Saving: Turns the scanner lamp ON or OFF to save power and lamp life.

- Scan: Defines another button to be a second “Scan” button. Use this if you need

a second “Scan” button with different parameters from the first Scan button.

- Fax: Launches a fax driver installed on your computer.

- Launch Application: Defines an application to be launched.

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DIGITAL ICE Technology

DIGITAL ICE is an advanced technology that reconstructs damaged photos and film during the scanning process, transforming the traditional photo or film restoration process into one that is automatic, fast, and economical. Unlike software-only correction, DIGIT AL ICE is built into your Microtek scanner hardware, providing a seamless reconstruction process that brings damaged photos and film back to nearoriginal condition.

The Reconstruction Process

DIGIT AL ICE creates a defect map to identify the precise locations of physical defects or visual “noise” on the print being scanned. The scanner's differential shadowing technology and proprietary software algorithms then quickly and automatically eliminate the unwanted defects.

In addition, Microtek has developed a unique Image Registration Technology that is also built into your scanner to ensure precise color registration and superior image quality. Because two scanning passes and two lamps are required in the use of DIGIT AL ICE, precise registration is crucial in order to produce a perfectly aligned image from the twin scanning passes. Microtek's Image Registration Technology ensures accurate movement of the scanner mechanism, so that the mechanical steps during the scanning process are registered with the ultra-fine precision needed for superior, accurate scans.

Using Applicable Scan Materials

DIGIT AL ICE is used in the ScanMaker i700 to reconstruct damaged photos and film. It is not designed to be used for printed materials from newspapers and magazines, or printouts from inkjet/laser printers.

Processing Time

The use of DIGIT AL ICE requires two scanning passes to create an accurate defect map through which image “noise” is identified and eliminated. Thus, a longer processing time can be expected. Other factors can affect processing time, including the speed of your computer's processor, as well as RAM.

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Scanning Scenarios

The following pages provide various scenarios for scanning with the ScanMaker i700, including the following:

• Scanning regular, non-damaged photos (1): This scenario can also be your first scan in order to familiarize yourself with scanning basics. It makes use of the Standard Control Panel in ScanWizard 5.

• Scanning regular, non-damaged photos (2): This scenario is similar to above but uses the Advanced Control Panel in ScanWizard 5.

• Scanning damaged photos: This scenario utilizes DIGIT AL ICE for reconstructing damaged photos. Three methods are available for launching this function: through the DIGITAL ICE button on the front panel of the scanner; through the Automatic Reconstruction option; and through the Manual Reconstruction option. The last two methods are accessed through the Advanced Control Panel in ScanWizard 5.

• Scanning regular, non-damaged film: This scenario utilizes the various EZ-Lock Film Holders to scan a variety of film, slides, and transparencies. It makes use of the Advanced Control Panel in ScanW izard 5.

• Scanning damaged film: This scenario utilizes DIGIT AL ICE for correcting flaws that may be present in your slides, negatives, and transparencies. It makes use of the Advanced Control Panel in ScanW izard 5

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Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos (1)

This scenario uses the Standard Control Panel.

1. Raise the scanner lid, and place the photo to be scanned face down on the scanner glass surface. Position the top end of the photo towards the back of the scanner.

Note: For the automatic cropping feature to work correctly during the preview scan of your photo, make sure the Black Mat is attached on the scanner lid before you launch ScanWizard 5.

2. Double-click the ScanWizard 5 icon ( ) on your desktop to launch the ScanWizard 5 S tandard Control Panel.

When ScanWizard 5 launches, it automatically performs a fast preview of the material on your scanner glass surface and displays it in the preview area.

3 . In the preview window, you can resize the scan frame (floating dotted line) around

the image by dragging on the edge or corner of the scan frame to determine the final size of the actual scan.

4. Click the Original button, then select Photo.

5. Click the Scan to button to scan the image.

The Black Mat comes preattached to the scanner lid.

Resize the scan

frame to adjust

the actual size of

your scan

After the scan, the scanned and processed image can be saved as a file, opened in an image-editing program, sent to a printer, attached in an e-mail, or uploaded to a website.

• Allows you to switch to the Advanced Control Panel

• Shows the scanner type, model, and status

• Contains the built-in ScanWizard 5 help

• Exits ScanWizard 5

• Minimizes ScanWizard 5 (Windows only)

Selections and options for image settings

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