Microtek ScanMaker i800 user guide

Supplement

ScanMaker i800 features, scenarios, and information

Getting to Know Your ScanMaker i800

The ScanMaker i800 is a high-resolution, high-performance scanner for reflective and
transparency scanning. It features 9600 x 4800 dpi, 48-bit color, legal-size scan bed
(8.5" x 14"), dual FireWire and Hi-Speed USB interfaces, and eight Smart-T ouch
buttons (including a convenient Power button) on the front panel to automate
scanner functions. The built-in Transparent Media Adapter, together with Microtek's
EZ-Lock™ Film Holders, let you scan film and transparencies up to 8" x 12" in size.
The ScanMaker i800 also offers the exclusive PictuRescue™ system, with built-in
DIGIT AL ICE and ColoRescue™ for reconstruction and color restoration of photos
and film.

Contents

Getting to Know Your ScanMaker i80 0 ........................................................... 1

Features of the ScanMaker i800 ...................................................................... 2

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

Unlocking the Scanner .................................................................................... 4

Connecting to the FireWire Port .....................................................................6

How the Smart-Touch Scanner Buttons Work ..............................................7

DIGITAL ICE Technology .................................................................................. 8

Positioning Your Originals .............................................................................. 9

Positioning Reflective Originals ............................................................. 9

Positioning Transparent Film ............................................................... 10

A. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder ................................... 11

B. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder ............................ 12

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C. Using the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder ....................... 13

D. Using the EZ-Lock 4" x 5" Film Holder ..................................... 14

E. Using the Film Alignment Ruler .............................................. 15

Scanning Scenarios ....................................................................................... 16

Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos (1) ..................................... 17

Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos (2) ..................................... 18

Scanning Damaged Photos ................................................................. 20

A. Using the DIGITAL ICE button ................................................. 20

B. Scanning with Automatic Reconstruction ............................. 22

C. Scanning with Manual Reconstruction .................................. 24

Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Film ............................................... 26

Scanning Damaged Film ...................................................................... 28

Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 30

Features of the ScanMaker i800

The ScanMaker i800 comes with several important features, including the following:

• 9600 x 4800-dpi resolution: The exceptionally high resolution of the ScanMaker
i800 lets you scan even postage-size images and enlarge them with amazing
clarity , with little loss of detail. The scanner’s 4.0 maximum optical density allows it
to capture a wide range of tones approximating real-life color and hues.

• Transparent Media Adapter (TMA): With the TMA, the ScanMaker i800 lets you
scan a wide variety of slides, negatives, and transparencies, improving your
productivity and saving you money in having to acquire additional film-scanning
accessories.

• 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 i800 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 i800 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, PDF , and Custom.

• Microtek ScanWizard 5 scanning software: ScanW izard 5 features full scanning
tools that both novice and experienced scanner users will find productive and
easy to use. The Standard Control Panel offers a simple and straightforward way
to complete a scanning session, and the Advanced Control Panel provides you
with additional controls to fine-tune your scans.

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Locking switch

for TMA

Horizontal ruler

(top ruler)

Taking a Closer Look

Scanner lid (TMA)

Black mat

Glass surface

Vertical ruler

Custom button
PDF button
OCR button

Power button

E-mail button

Copy button

Scan button

DIGITAL ICE button

Power connector

Accessory port, with
connector of built-in
TMA securely connected

Hi-Speed USB port (1)

FireWire port (1)

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Unlocking the Scanner

Before you can operate the scanner, you will need to unlock the scanner and TMA.
T o unlock the scanner, follow the steps below:
1 . Remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker from your scanner .

2. With the scanner power off, tilt the back left corner of the scanner to see the

locking switch at the bottom.

3. Push the locking switch to the position as indicated in the graphic below, with the

icon on the lock showing as “unlocked”.

Unlocked

T o unlock the TMA, follow the steps below:
1 . Raise the scanner lid (TMA), then remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker from

the TMA.

2 . Look for the locking switch at the base of the TMA.

3. Push the locking switch to the position as indicated in the graphic below, with the
icon on the lock showing as “unlocked”.

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Unlocked

Shipping the Scanner

If you have to transport the scanner, you will need to lock the scanner and TMA
back. Follow the steps below:

1. Turn off the scanner if your scanner is on.
2 . Turn the scanner back on. The carriages of the scanner and TMA will move to the

standby position in a few moments.

3. When the lights on the front panel of your scanner stop blinking, push the
locking switch at the base of the TMA to the “Locked” position.

Locked

4. Push the locking switch at the bottom of the scanner to the “Locked” position.

Locked

5. Turn off your scanner. The scanner is now ready for transport.

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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 i800. 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 i800 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

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.

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Power button

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 i800 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. DIGIT AL 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 an image that can be automatically saved as a file or sent to
another application for further processing.

3. Copy: Scans an 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 an 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. PDF: Captures an image and automatically saves it as an Adobe Portable Document
Format (PDF) file for immediate viewing with the Adobe Acrobat software.

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 ScanMaker i800 scanner hardware,
providing a seamless reconstruction process that brings damaged photos and film
back to near-original 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 T echnology
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 i800 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.

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Positioning Your Originals

Positioning Reflective Originals

T o scan reflective originals such as photos and printed matter, use the Black Mat
which comes preattached to the scanner lid (TMA).

1 . Raise the scanner lid, and make sure the Black Mat is attached to the scanner lid.
2 . Place the reflective original face down on the scanner glass surface. Position the

top end of the photo towards the back of the scanner.

3 . Lower the scanner lid.

Black Mat

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Positioning Transparent Film

T o scan transparent film, use the EZ-Lock Film Holders or Film Alignment Ruler
included with your ScanMaker i800 package. Use the EZ-Lock Film Holders to scan
standard-size transparent film such as 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 4" x 5" film,
6 x 4.5 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, 6 x 9 cm, or 6 x 17 cm (120) film. Use the Film Alignment
Ruler to scan non-standard-size transparent film such as 8" x 10" film.

The EZ-Lock Film Holders not only ensure precise alignment of film and consistent
scans, but they perform automatic cropping during film scanning. T o scan film, use
the film holder that correctly matches the film type to be scanned.

Before proceeding with film scanning, take note of the information presented in the
two sections below.

Removing the Black Mat

The Black Mat is designed to work with scanning of reflective materials such as
photos and printed matter. It is not designed to work with scanning of slides,
negatives, and transparencies. During film scanning, the Black Mat should be
removed to reveal the light source in the scanner for film.

T o remove the Black Mat:
Raise the scanner lid, push the

Black Mat to the side (1 in
diagram) to remove it from the
scanner lid (2 in diagram).

Notes on auto-cropping for film scanning

For the scanner to perform automatic cropping during scanning, the following
conditions below should all be met:

• Your computer's operating system is either Windows or Mac OS X

• The EZ-Lock Film Holder is correctly aligned on the scan bed

• The scan material is positive or negative film, with the slide or filmstrip to be
scanned is correctly loaded on the EZ-Lock Film Holder

• In the Scan Job Queue window of ScanWizard 5, the “Multiple Auto-crop for EZ­Lock Film Holder” option is checked.

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