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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-Touch 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 DIGITAL ICE and ColoRescue™ for reconstruction and color restoration of photos and film.
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Getting to KnowYour ScanMaker i800 |
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C. Using the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder ....................... |
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D. Using the EZ-Lock 4" x 5" Film Holder ..................................... |
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Features of the ScanMaker i800 ...................................................................... |
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E. Using the Film Alignment Ruler .............................................. |
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Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................................ |
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Scanning Scenarios ....................................................................................... |
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Unlocking the Scanner .................................................................................... |
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Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos (1) ..................................... |
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Connecting to the FireWire Port ..................................................................... |
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Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos (2) ..................................... |
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How the Smart-Touch Scanner Buttons Work .............................................. |
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Scanning Damaged Photos ................................................................. |
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DIGITAL ICETechnology .................................................................................. |
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A. Using the DIGITAL ICE button ................................................. |
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PositioningYour Originals .............................................................................. |
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B. Scanning with Automatic Reconstruction ............................. |
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Positioning Reflective Originals ............................................................. |
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C. Scanning with Manual Reconstruction .................................. |
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PositioningTransparent Film ............................................................... |
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Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Film ............................................... |
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A. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder ................................... |
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Scanning Damaged Film ...................................................................... |
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B. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder ............................ |
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Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ |
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Copyright © 2005 Microtek International, Inc. http://www.microtek.com
I49-003912 A, March 2005
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 DIGITAL 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, DIGITAL 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 DIGITAL ICE, Scan, Copy, E-mail, OCR, PDF, and Custom.
•Microtek ScanWizard 5 scanning software: ScanWizard 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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Taking a Closer Look
Scanner lid (TMA)
Black mat
Locking switch
for TMA
Glass surface
Horizontal ruler (top ruler)
Custom button
Vertical ruler
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.
To 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
To 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”.
Unlocked
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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 FireWire cable to the FireWire port. If your computer does not have a FireWire port, install a FireWire card to make use of the FireWire 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 FireWire port.
For PC users (with a built-in FireWire port or FireWire card installed)
For Mac users
(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.
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 i800 is equipped with 7 Smart-Touch 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. To reconstruct damaged film and transparencies, use the DIGITAL 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, DIGITAL 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
DIGITAL 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 DIGITAL 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
DIGITAL 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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PositioningYour Originals
Positioning Reflective Originals
To 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
To 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. To 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.
To 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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