Microtek ScanMaker s430 user guide

Supplement

ScanMaker s430 features, scenarios, and information

Getting to Know Your ScanMaker s430

The ScanMaker s430 is a high-performance scanner that features 9600 x 4800 dpi, 48­bit color, an 8.5" x 1 1.7" scan bed, five Smart-Touch buttons on the front panel for
one-touch automation, and the Microtek ColoRescue
photos and film. The integrated 35mm transparency adapter adds to the versatility of
the scanner by allowing you to scan up to three 35mm slides, as well as 35mm
filmstrips of up to five frames. The EZ-LockTM Film Holder, an exclusive Microtek
accessory , is also provided to secure film in place during film scanning.

Contents

Getting to Know Your ScanMaker s430 .......................................................... 1

Features of the ScanMaker s430 ..................................................................... 2

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

How the Smart-Touch Scanner Buttons Work .............................................. 4

Scanning Scenarios ......................................................................................... 5

Copyright © 2005 Microtek International, Inc. http://www.microtek.com
February 2005

Scanning Photos (1) ....................................................................................... 6

Scanning Photos (2) ....................................................................................... 8

Scanning Film ................................................................................................ 10

Scanning 35mm Filmstrips .............................................................. 11

Scanning 35mm Slides ..................................................................... 14

Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 15

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Features of the ScanMaker s430

The ScanMaker s430 comes with several important features, including the following:

• Integrated 35mm transparency adapter: W ith a transparency adapter for scanning
35mm slides and filmstrips built into the scanner lid, the ScanMaker s430 improves
your productivity and saves you money in having to acquire additional film­scanning accessories.

• Exclusive EZ-LockTM Film Holder: This specially designed Microtek accessory is
designed to lock 35mm slides and filmstrips securely in place. By loading the EZ­Lock Film Holder on the scanner glass surface before scanning film, you can
ensure perfect alignment of your images and achieve consistent scans.

• Microtek’s ColoRescueTM: This automatic color recovery system restores faded
colors in both 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.

• Five 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 scan to a file, send
an image to your printer, among other things. The five Smart-Touch buttons
include Scan, Copy, E-mail, OCR, and PDF.

• 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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Taking a Closer Look

Scanner lid (Light Plate)

Glass surface

Vertical ruler

Horizontal ruler
(top ruler)

LED

PDF
OCR

E-mail

Copy

Scan

Power connector

Accessory port with
connector for Light Plate
securely connected

Hi-Speed USB port (1)

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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 s430 is equipped with five 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. Scan: Captures an image that can be automatically saved as a file or sent to
another application for further processing.

2. 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.

3. E-mail: Scans an image and delivers it directly to your e-mail editor.

4. 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.

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

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Scanning Scenarios

The following pages provide various scenarios for scanning with the ScanMaker
s430, including the following:

• Scanning 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 photos (2): This scenario is similar to above but uses the Advanced
Control Panel in ScanWizard 5. It also includes information on how to use the
Microtek ColoRescue color restoration feature.

• Scanning film: This scenario utilizes the Microtek EZ-Lock Film Holder to scan
35mm slides and filmstrips. It makes use of the Advanced Control Panel in
ScanWizard 5.

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Scanning Photos (1)

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
front of the scanner.

Place the White Mat that came with your scanner
on the top of the photo, then lower the scanner
lid on the scanner glass surface.

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

2. Double-click the ScanW izard 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.

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•

Allows you to switch to the
Advanced Control Panel

Shows the scanner type,

•
model, and status

Contains the built-in

•
ScanWizard 5 help feature

Minimizes ScanWizard 5

•
(Windows only)

•

Exits ScanWizard 5

Selections and options for
image settings

Resize the scan frame to
adjust the actual size of
your scan

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Scanning Photos (2)

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
front of the scanner .

Place the White Mat that came with your scanner
on the top of the photo, then lower the scanner
lid on the scanner glass surface.

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

2. Double-click the ScanWizard 5 icon (
ScanWizard 5 S tandard Control Panel.

When ScanWizard 5 launches, it automatically performs a image 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.

) on your desktop to launch the

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

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Scanning Film

T o scan film, use the EZ-Lock Film Holder included with your ScanMaker s430. The
EZ-Lock Film Holder not only ensures precise alignment of film and consistent scans,
but also performs automatic cropping when it scans 35mm slides and filmstrips. The
EZ-Lock Film Holder can simultaneously hold up to three mounted 35mm slides at a
time, or a maximum of five frames in a filmstrip.

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

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

• The EZ-Lock Film Holder is correctly aligned on the scanner glass surface

• The scan material is Positive or Negative Film, with the slide or filmstrip to be
scanned 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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Scanning 35mm Filmstrips

1 . Load the filmstrip face down inside the EZ-Lock Film Holder. Slide the filmstrip

along the slots of the holder until the filmstrip is fully loaded.

Align the frame-by-frame partition with
the dash marks on the film guide.

2 . Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock Film Holder on the glass surface,

with the filmstrip slot running down the center.

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

To make sure the auto multiframe
cropping feature performs correctly,
align the holder flush against the
front right edge of the scanner glass
surface.

3. Gently lower the scanner lid down onto the glass surface; the lid should be able to
close completely. Do not use the White Mat.

4. Double-click the ScanW izard 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.

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5 . In the Preview window of ScanWizard 5, click the Scan Material button or drop-

down menu. Choose Negative Film or Negative.

Windows XP

Mac OS X

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

Holder” option.

7 . 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 .

8. 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.

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

tools.

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

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

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Auto-cropped images are
framed by dotted line

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Scanning 35mm Slides

1 . Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock Film Holder on the glass surface,

with the slot for slides running down the center.

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

To make sure the auto multiframe
cropping feature performs correctly,
align the holder flush against the
front right edge of the scanner glass
surface.

2 . Place the 35mm slide to be scanned in the film holder , with the slide facing down.

3 . Follow the procedures (steps 3 through 11) for scanning 35mm filmstrips to carry

out scanning.
Before performing step 5, click the Scan Material icon, and choose “Positive

Film”. For Mac OS X, select “Positive” from the Scan Material drop-down menu.

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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 11.7" (216 mm x 297 mm)

Transparent: 1.6" x 8.86" (40 mm x 225 mm)

Resolution Optical: 9600 dpi x 4800 dpi

Interpolated: 65,535 dpi (PC); 32,767 dpi (Mac)
Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 19.0" x 11.6" x 3.2" (485 mm x 295 mm x 82 mm)
Net Weight 8.1 lbs (3.7 kg)
Voltage AC 100V to 120V (U.S. and Canada)

AC 200V to 240V (Europe and others)

50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 15W max. (12V/1.25A)
Environment Operating T emperature: 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C)

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

(AC/DC adapter) 100V to 120V 1. DV E DSA-0151A-12 S

2. HARD HDAD15W101-123

200V to 240V 1. DV E DSA-0151A-12 UP

2. HARD HDAD15W101-124

System Requirements

General requirements

• CD-ROM drive (for installing software)

• Color display with 24-bit color output capability

• 128MB RAM (256MB recommended)

PC and compatibles

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

• Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP

Macintosh

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

• Mac OS X 10.2 or later

Important

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

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment (Model: MRS-4800P48U) 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 end 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

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Microtek Lab, Inc.
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Carson, CA 90746
USA
Phone: [phone]
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