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

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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A. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder

To scan 35mm slides, use the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder, which can hold up to 12 mounted 35mm slides at a time.

1 . Place the 35mm slides to be scanned inside the individual frames of the EZ-Lock

35mm Slide Holder. The shiny base of the 35mm slide should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the slide should be facing up.

Orient the holder with the “Microtek” logo facing up

2 . Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder towards the back

Keep calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of any obstruction

“Microtek” logo

of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.

To make sure the auto multiframe cropping feature performs correctly, place the holder on the scan bed, correctly oriented and showing the side with the Microtek logo face up. Align the red arrows so that the holder’s front edge is flush against the top ruler of the scanner.

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B. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder

To scan 35mm filmstrips, use the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder, which can simultaneously hold four strips of 6 frames each, or a total of 24 frames.

1 . Place the 35mm filmstrip to be scanned inside the frame of the EZ-Lock 35mm

Filmstrip Holder. The shiny base of the 35mm filmstrip should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the filmstrip should be facing up.

Orient the holder with the “Microtek” logo facing up

2 . Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder towards the

back of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.

Keep calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of any obstruction

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“Microtek” logo

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

T o scan 6 x 4.5 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, 6 x 9 cm, and 6 x 17 cm film, use the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder, which can hold up to 4 pieces of 6 x 4.5 cm film, 2 pieces of 6 x 9 cm film, or a single piece of 6 x 17 cm film.

1 . Place the 120 film to be scanned inside the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder , as

indicated in the graphics below . The shiny base of the 120 film should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the filmstrip should be facing up.

a) Push on the side to

2 . Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder towards

Keep calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of any obstruction

open the lid.

b) Place the film face

down into the holder.

c) Pull down the side

to close the lid.

the back of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.

“Microtek” logo

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

T o scan 4" x 5" film, use the EZ-Lock 4" x 5" Film Holder, which can hold up to 2 pieces of 4" x 5" film at a time.

1 . Place the 4" x 5" film to be scanned inside the EZ-Lock 4" x 5" Film Holder, as

indicated in the graphics below. The shiny base of the 4" x 5" film should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the filmstrip should be facing up.

a) Push on the side to

2 . Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 4" x 5" Film Holder towards the back

Keep calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of any obstruction

open the lid.

b) Place the film face

down into the holder.

c) Pull down the side

to close the lid.

of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.

“Microtek” logo

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Calibration strip

E. Using the Film Alignment Ruler

To scan non-standard-size film such as 8" x 10" film, use the Film Alignment Ruler , which allows you to scan film up to 8" x 12" in size.

1 . Place the Film Alignment Ruler towards the back of the scanner on the scanner

glass surface.

Important: Align the Film Alignment Ruler firmly against the top ruler of the scanner, with the ruler oriented correctly and with the correct side up. During placement of the Ruler, make sure that the calibration strip on the Ruler is kept clear and free of obstruction at all times.

2 . Place the film (non-standard size film) to be scanned on the scanner glass surface,

and center the film along the Film Alignment Ruler on the scanner .

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Scanning Scenarios

The following pages provide various scenarios for scanning with the ScanMaker i800, 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 details the steps for scanning film. 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

The Black Mat comes preattached to the scanner lid.

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.

• 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)

Resize the scan frame to adjust

the actual size of

your scan

Selections and options for image settings

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Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos (2)

This scenario makes use of the Advanced 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. Make sure the Black Mat is attached on the scanner lid, then close the scanner lid.

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 . Click the Switch icon ( ) on the right corner of the Standard Control Panel to

switch to the Advanced Control Panel.

4 . Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of the image, which will

appear in the Preview window.

5 . 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.

6. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window. a) Select a desired image type.

b) Select a desired resolution. c) Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.

7. Adjust image quality if necessary , using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools.

8. If the colors in your photo are faded and need restoring, check the “Automatic Color Restoration” box in the Settings window.

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

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Scanning Damaged Photos

T o reconstruct damaged photos with DIGIT AL ICE, three methods are available: through the DIGITAL ICE button on the front panel of the scanner; through the Automatic Reconstruction option; and through the Manual Reconstruction option.

A. Using the DIGITAL ICE button

1. Raise the scanner lid, then place the damaged photo to be scanned face down on the scanner glass surface. Center the top of the photo along the horizontal ruler towards the back of the scanner.

Note: Make sure the Black Mat is

Black Mat

attached to the scanner lid. This will ensure that uneven photos lay as flat as possible, which will enhance the accuracy of detecting surface damage on photos.

2 . Press the DIGITAL ICE button on your

scanner. This will automatically scan, detect and remove surface defects on your photos. The saved image is stored in your local disk and also appear as a shortcut under the My Images folder on your desktop.

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Direction of carriage motion

DIGITAL ICE

Note: If the creases in your photo lie parallel to the direction of the carriage motion, the creases may not be detected by the scanner. To fix this problem, position your photo slightly skewed (min. 10°, max. 45°), so that none of the creases are parallel to the direction of the carriage movement.

Customizing the DIGITAL ICE button

The DIGITAL ICE button can be customized to suit your preferences, so that you can specify settings that, for instance, indicate the strength of your DIGIT AL ICE setting, the location of files to be saved, etc. Pressing the DIGIT AL ICE button after customizing will invoke these settings repeatedly until you change your preferences.

To customize the DIGITAL ICE button:

1. Double-click the Microtek Scanner Configuration icon ( ) on your desktop to launch the MSC utility .

2 . When MSC is launched, click the “ICE” tab

on the top to view or customize the DIGIT AL ICE button to your need.

3. Choose your settings, then click the “OK” button to save the settings and to exit the MSC utility .

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B. Scanning with Automatic Reconstruction

With the Automatic Reconstruction option, DIGIT AL ICE scans for defects and applies an algorithm calculated automatically for optimal photo reconstruction and correction.

1. Raise the scanner lid, then place the damaged photo to be scanned face down on the scanner glass surface. Center the top of the photo along the horizontal ruler towards the back of the scanner. Make sure the Black Mat is attached on the scanner lid, then close the scanner lid.

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

3 . Click the Switch icon ( ) on the right corner of the Standard Control Panel to

switch to the Advanced Control Panel.

4 . Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of the image, which will

appear in the Preview window .

5 . 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.

6. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window. a) Select a desired image type. b) Select a desired resolution. Recommended resolution for DIGITA L ICE is 600

or 1200 dpi.

c) Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.

7. Adjust image quality if necessary , using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools. Important: The Descreen setting in the Settings window should be “None.”

Otherwise the “DIGIT AL ICE” option in the next step will be dimmed and will not be available for selection.

8. In the Settings window, choose “Automatic Reconstruction” from the DIGIT AL ICE options menu.

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Before After

9. If the colors in your photo are faded and need restoring, check the “Automatic Color Restoration” box in the Settings window .

10. Click the Scan to button to scan the image. After the scan, defects such as dust, scratches, cracks, creases, rips, folds and other artifacts on the photo are all removed, resulting in an improved image.

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C. Scanning with Manual Reconstruction

With the Manual Reconstruction option, the damaged photo is restored through the use of manual settings and procedures. This is a more complicated and involved procedure, but Manual Reconstruction gives you greater control in fine-tuning the degree of correction you would like. It also allows you to include areas of damage that may not be “seen” through the automatic reconstruction process but which you can detect with the naked eye or which you know are there.

1. Follow the procedures (steps 1 through 7) for scanning damaged photos in the previous section “Scanning in Automatic Reconstruction” to carry out scanning.

2. In the Settings window, choose “Manual Reconstruction” from the DIGIT AL ICE options menu. A message appears, indicating that the correction of defects will be implemented according to manual settings after the image is scanned.

3 . In the Preview window , click the “Scan To” button to

perform scanning.

4. When the “Scan To” button is pressed, the Save As dialog box appears. Specify the necessary settings for the output image, then click “Save”.

At this point, scanning of the damaged photo begins and a defect map is created in the process. This may take a few minutes.

A “Manual Reconstruction with DIGITAL ICE” window then appears, with a preview of the scanned image and corresponding function tools.

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When the “Manual Reconstruction with DIGIT AL ICE” window is launched the first time, the scanned image appears with defect markers. This option is checked automatically. You can change the color of the defect marker to get a better view of the defects by clicking the Marker Color icon.

5 . Choose the “DIGITAL ICE Strength” option that works best for you for you to

repair surface defects. Select from Normal or Strong.

6. If necessary, use the Brush tool to add defects which cannot be detected by the scanner after the scan, but are otherwise visible in the damaged print and which you want to remove from the image.

7. If necessary, use the Eraser tool to remove any false or unwanted defect, which can be detected by the scanner after the scan.

8. Check the “After Reconstruction” option. The defect correction applies to the Defect Map area in real time.

Before

After

9 . Click the “OK” button to perform the defect fixing according to the settings

specified under this window. The scanned image is saved with the settings for defect fixing.

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Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Film

1 . Raise the scanner lid, then follow the

procedures in the “Positioning Transparent Film” section to load the film that you wish to scan and to place the EZ-Lock Film Holder on the scanner glass surface.

Gently lower the scanner lid down onto the scanner glass bed.

Important: Do not use the Black Mat.

2. Double-click the ScanWizard 5 icon ( ) on your desktop to launch the ScanWizard 5 Standard Control Panel, then click the Switch icon ( ) on the right

corner of the Standard Control Panel to switch to the Advanced Control Panel.

3 . In the Preview window of

ScanWizard 5, click the Scan Material button or drop-down menu. Choose Negative Film or

Negative for negatives; choose Positive Film or Positive for

transparencies and slides, depending on the film type you are using.

4 . In the Scan Job Queue window , check the “Multiple Auto-crop for EZ Lock Film

Holder” option.

5 . Click the Overview button to auto-crop and perform a preliminary scan of the film

loaded onto the scanner. When done, you will see multiple scan frames that have been automatically

cropped in the Preview window. Multiple job titles will appear in the Scan Job Queue window, numbered sequentially and all marked by a “Check” that indicates the jobs are ready to be scanned. The scan area (framed in dotted lines) will appear in the Preview window .

6. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window. a) Select a desired image type.

b) Select a desired resolution. c) Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.

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7. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools.

8 . If the colors in your film sample are faded and need restoring, check the

“Automatic Color Restoration” box in the Settings window.

9 . Click the Scan to button in the Preview window to scan all the checked jobs.

Auto-cropped images are framed in dotted line.

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Scanning Damaged Film

1. Raise the scanner lid, then follow the procedures in the “Positioning Transparent Film” section to load the film that you wish to scan and to place the EZ-Lock Film Holder on the scanner glass surface.

Gently lower the scanner lid down onto the scanner glass bed.

Important: Do not use the Black Mat.

2. Double-click the ScanWizard 5 icon ( ) on your desktop to launch the ScanWizard 5 Standard Control Panel, then click the Switch icon ( )on the right corner of the Standard Control Panel to switch to the Advanced Control Panel.

3 . In the Preview window of

ScanWizard 5, click the Scan Material button or drop-down menu. Choose Negative Film or

Negative for negatives; choose Positive Film or Positive for

transparencies and slides, depending on the film type you are using.

4 . In the Scan Job Queue window , check the “Multiple Auto-crop for EZ Lock Film

Holder” option.

5 . Click the Overview button to auto-crop and perform a preliminary scan of the film

loaded onto the scanner. When done, you will see multiple scan frames that have been automatically

6. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window. a) Select a desired image type. b) Select a desired resolution. Recommended resolution for DIGITA L ICE is

1200 dpi.

c) Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.

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7. Adjust image quality if necessary , using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools. 8 . Choose the “DIGIT AL ICE” option that

works best for you. Select from None, Normal, or Str ong . In Film mode, DIGITAL ICE automatically removes surface defects from your slides, negatives, and transparencies.

9 . If the colors in your film sample are faded and need restoring, check the

“Automatic Color Restoration” box in the Settings window.

10. Click the Scan to button in the Preview window to scan all the checked jobs. After the scan, defects such as dust, scratches, cracks, creases, rips, folds and other artifacts on the original image are all removed, resulting in an improved image.

Before

After

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Specifications

Scanning Modes Color, grayscale, and black-and-white in a single scanning

pass True 48-bit color (approx. 281 x 1012 colors) 16-bit grayscale (approx. 65,536 shades of gray)

Scanning Area Reflective: 8.5" x 14" (216 mm x 356 mm)

Transparent: 8" x 12" (203 mm x 305 mm)

Resolution Optical: 9600 dpi x 4800 dpi

Interpolated: 65,535 dpi (PC); 32,767 dpi (Mac) Dynamic Range 4.0 Dmax Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and FireWire (IEEE 1394) Dimensions (L x W x H) 22.6" x 11.7" x 4.6" (576 mm x 297 mm x 118 mm) Net Weight 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) Voltage AC 100V to 240V

1.2A Max; 47-63 Hz (Input)

15V/2.5A (Output) Environment Operating T emperature: 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C)

Relative Humidity: 20% to 85% Power supply Manufacturer Model No. Voltage

(AC/DC adapter) F AI R WAY VE50-150A 100V to 240V

System Requirements

General Requirements

• CD-ROM drive (for installing software)

• Color display with 24-bit color output capability

• 128MB RAM (256MB or more to use DIGIT AL ICE T echnology)

PC and compatibles

• Pentium III PC or higher with USB, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), or FireWire (IEEE

1394) port

• Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP

Macintosh

• iMac or Mac G3/G4/G5 with built-in USB port or FireWire port

• Mac OS 9.x, OS X 10.2 - 10.3

Important

Specifications, bundles, and accessories are subject to change without notice.

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment (Model: MRS-9600TFU2) 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 scanner connector and 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.

Responsible Party: Loi Han

Microtek Lab, Inc. 16941 Keegan A venue Carson, CA 90746 USA Phone: 310-687-5800 Fax: 310-687-5950

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Microtek ScanMaker i800 user guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual