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from the operation of this product.
Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product.Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new scanner.
This manual contains information regarding products introduced before September, 2002. To
obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service
Facility (www.minoltasupport.com). This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Minolta may
result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories.
Check the packing list before using this product.If any items are missing, immediately contact
your dealer.
AC power cord
(Shape of plug varies
with destination)
Scanner unit
Slide Mount Holder
SH-P1
35mm Film Holder
FH-P1
Universal Holder
UH-P1
Standard Attachment HA-P1
Glassless Attachment HA-P2
Quick Reference Guide
and Minolta International
Warranty Certificate
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
WARNING
• Use only within the voltage range specified on the unit. Inappropriate current may cause
damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high-voltage circuit inside
the product is touched. Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
• Immediately unplug the unit and discontinue use if the product is dropped or subjected to an
impact in which the interior is exposed. The continued use of a damaged product may cause
injuries or fire.
• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them
with the product or parts.
• Do not operate this product or handle the power cord with wet hands. Do not place a container
with liquid near the product. If liquid comes in contact with the product, immediately unplug the
unit. The continued use of a product exposed to a liquid may cause damage or injury through
fire or electric shock.
• Do not insert hands, inflammable objects, or metal objects such as paper clips or staples into
this product. It may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. Discontinue use if an
object enters the product.
• Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint
thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the
product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.
• When unplugging the unit, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the plug when removing the cord
from an outlet.
• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the power cord. A damaged cord
may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately unplug the
product. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.
•Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
• This product should only be operated in the upright position. Inappropriate placement may result
in fire.
• Damage or injury through fire or electric shock may result if the product is used or stored in the
following conditions:
In humid or dusty environments
In direct sunlight or hot environments
In smoky or oily areas
In unventilated areas
On unstable or unlevel surfaces
• Insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.
• Do not use if the cord is damaged.
• Do not connect the ground to a gas pipe, telephone ground, or water pipe. Improper grounding
can result in injury from electric shock.
• Unplug the product when cleaning or when the unit is not in use for long periods.
•Periodically check that the power cord is not damaged and the plug is clean. Dust and dirt that
may collect between the prongs of the plugs may result in fire.
CAUTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4
System requirements......................................................................................................5
Names of parts ..............................................................................................................6
This manual contains information specific to this model scanner. This includes hardware setup
and use as well as notes about software operation for this model scanner. See the supplied
DiMAGE Scan Utility software manual for information on the installation and operation of the scanner software.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SCSI: Pentium 166MHz or later processor.
IEEE 1394: Pentium II or later processor.
A Pentium III processor is recommended when
scanning with 16-bit color depth. For Digital ICE
3
requirements, see page18.
A minimum of 96 MB of RAM (Windows (128MB with Windows XP)) or 64 MB of RAM (Macintosh) in addition to the requirements for the operating system and applications is required. 256 MB or more is necessary
when scanning with 16-bit color depth; 512 MB or more is recommended.
For Digital ICE
3
requirements, see page18.
A High Color (16bit) 640 x 480 pixel monitor is
required.
1024 x 768 pixels is recommended.
Recommended IEEE boards: Adaptec Fireconnect
4300, PROCOMP SpeedDemon 400P. Standard
OHCI compatible non-DV-dedicated IEEE 1394
ports guarantied by the computer manufacturer can
be used.
PC / AT compatible computers
Operation is not guarantied for custom or home-built machines.
The scanner cannot be used with notebook computers.
SCSI: preinstalled Windows 98, 98 Second Edition,
Me, 2000 Professional, NT 4.0, XP.
IEEE 1394: preinstalled Windows Me, 2000
Professional, XP.
Mac OS 8.6* to 9.2.2, and
OS 10.1.3 to 10.1.5.
A 640 x 480 pixel monitor capable of displaying
32,000 colors is required.
1024 x 768 pixels is recommended.
SCSI: PowerPC 604 or later
FireWire: PowerPC G3 or later.
PowerPC G4 processor is recommended when
scanning with 16-bit color depth. For Digital ICE
3
requirements, see page18.
Plug-in compatible with Photoshop 5.0.2, 5.5, 6.0,
and 7.0, and PhotoshopLE 5.0.
2 GB or more of available hard disk space is required. 6 GB or more of available hard disk space is necessary when scanning with 16-bit color depth; 8 GB or more is recommended.
For Digital ICE
Only the standard built-in IEEE interface supplied
by Apple Computer, Inc.
* To use preinstalled Mac OS 8.6 with a built-in FireWire port, a Firewire 2.2 to 2.3.3 extension
must be installed. This software can be downloaded free of charge from the apple web site at
http://www.apple.com.
**Boards must be guarantied by the manufacturer to work with the computer and operating sys-
tem.
The computer and the operating system must be guarantied by the manufacturer to support IEEE
1394 (FireWire), or SCSI interface.
Check the Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:
Europe:http://www.minoltasupport.com
North America:http://www.minoltausa.com.
NAMES OF PARTS
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Slide Mount Holder (p. 10)
35mm Film Holder (p. 10)
Universal Holder (p. 11)
Film attachments
Film masks
Front door
Indicator lamp
Power switch
Eject button
SCSI ID switch
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ports
Dip switch
AC terminal
SCSI ports
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SCANNER SETUP
Transporting the scanner
To prevent damage when transporting the scanner, the
optics locking screw must be used.Before inserting the
screw in the lock position, the scanner must be initialized with the DiMAGE Scan Utility.
With the scanner connected to the
computer and the DiMAGE Scan
Utility running, press the control
(Windows) or command (Macintosh)
key plus the shift and L keys simultaneously. A window indicating the
command will be displayed;click the
OK button to move the optics to the lock position.
A message stating the completion of the operation will be displayed;click the OK button. Turn off
the computer and scanner.Disconnect the cable and power cord from the scanner and screw the
optic locking screw in the lock position.
Removing the optics locking screw
Before the scanner can be used, the optics locking screw on the bottom panel of the scanner
must be removed with a flat-head screwdriver. The locking screw is necessary to transport the
scanner.Place the screw in the storage position toward the front of the scanner body for future
use.
Before connecting the scanner to a computer
Before connecting the scanner to a computer, the the DiMAGE Scan Utility must first be installed.
Read the software instruction manual for the installation procedure.
The scanner should be placed on a level surface free from vibrations. It should be located away
from direct sunlight and in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area.
SCANNER SETUP
8
Connecting the SCSI cable
The scanner is supplied with an ultra SCSI D-sub half-pitch 50-pin cable. Contact your dealer if a
different cable is required.
The computer and all peripheral devices must be off
before connecting the scanner.
The terminator dip switch on the back of the
scanner eliminates the need for an external terminator. If the scanner is to be the only SCSI
device connected to the computer or it is the last
device in a daisy chain, switch number 1 should
be in the on position; terminating the SCSI chain
helps to suppress noise, not terminating a chain
can cause slowdowns, data errors, and crashes.
If the scanner is to be connected somewhere
within a daisy chain, switch 1 should be in the
off position. The initial setting for all the switches
is on. Dip switch 4 must be in the on position to
use a SCSI interface.
Connect the scanner to the computer or SCSI
chain with the cable. Either SCSI port can be
used for the connection.
Plug the power cord into the back of the unit.
The other end of the power cord should be
plugged into a grounded outlet.
Set the SCSI ID for the scanner by pressing the buttons above and
below the ID number window. Devices in the same chain must have
unique ID numbers. Depending on the computer system, some SCSI
IDs may already be assigned:
IBM PC/AT 7 - SCSI host adapter
Macintosh0 - internal hard drive
3 - internal CD-ROM drive
7 - operating system
IDE Macintosh systems do not use SCSI ID 0 for the hard drive. SCSI
ID 3 is available on the external bus on Macintosh systems with a
dual bus.
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Connecting the IEEE1394 (FireWire) cable
The scanner is supplied with an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. Up to 63 devices can be attached to
a computer using this interface. However, the number of devices is limited to 16 when using a
daisy-chain configuration.
The computer and all peripheral devices must be off
before connecting the scanner.
Set dip switch number 4 to the off position to
active the IEEE ports. Switch 4 must be
moved to the on position if a SCSI cable is
used.
Connect the scanner to the computer or
IEEE peripheral chain with the cable. Either
IEEE port can be used for the connection.
Plug the power cord into the back of the unit.
The other end of the power cord should be
plugged into a grounded outlet.
Auto Power Save
The scanner automatically turns the scanning light source off during long periods of
inactivity to save energy and preserve the life
of the fluorescent tube. Though not recommended, the auto-power-save function can
be disabled by setting dip switch number 2 to
the off position.
LOADING THE FILM HOLDERS
10
Loading 35mm mounted slides
The Slide Mount Holder SH-P1 is for mounted 35mm film.
Up to four slide can be placed in the holder. Slide mounts
must be between 1mm and 2mm thick to fit the holder.
Glass mounts cannot be used; the glass refracts the light
resulting in distorted and unevenly illuminated scans.
With the cover hinges away from you, open the holder by
lifting on the latch on the cover.
Handling film
To achieve the best possible reproduction from the scanner, the film and film holder should be
free from dust and dirt. Always work with processed film in a clean, dust-free environment. Handle
film by the edges or mount to prevent fingerprints and dirt marring the image area. Special lint
free gloves are available from photographic equipment retailers for film handling as well as antistatic cloths, brushes, and blowers for removing dust. Film cleaner can be used to remove oil,
grease, or dirt from film; carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions and precautions for the
film cleaning solvent.
Loading 35mm film strips
The 35mm Film Holder FH-P1 is for unmounted 35mm
film. Film strips up to six frames in length can be placed
in the holder.
With the cover hinges away from you, open the holder by
lifting on the latch on the cover.
With the emulsion down, place the film sideways
into the holder and under the retaining tabs (1).
Align the film frames with the holder windows.
Carefully close the cover until the latch clicks. See
page 15 for instructions on how to load the holder
into the scanner.
1
Where is the emulsion?
When film is scanned, the emulsion side of the film should be down. When viewing the film image,
if the image is orientated correctly rather than a mirror image, the emulsion side is facing down. If
the image is abstract or symmetrical so its orientation is difficult to determine, the emulsion is
down if the frame numbers and edge markings can be read correctly. With mounted slides, the
emulsion is on the same side of the mount as the film manufacturer's or processor’s name is
printed.
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With the emulsion down, place the slide mounts
sideways into the holder. The mount must be
oriented as illustrated otherwise the top and
bottom of the image will be cropped.
Carefully close the cover until the latch clicks.
See page 15 for instructions on how to load the
holder into the scanner.
When the slide mount holder is in the scanner, the
last slide can be removed and a new slide inserted
without ejecting the holder. A prescan should be
made each time a slide is inserted when using the
scanner’s autofocus and auto exposure functions,
see the DiMAGE Scan Utility manual.
Inserting attachments into the Universal Holder
The Universal Holder is used for scanning medium format film. All standard formats from 6X4.5 to
6X9 can be scanned. Two attachments with and without glass are supplied with the holder. An
attachment must be inserted to hold the film.
With the hinge to the top, slide the left side of
the attachment into the holder so the two protrusions on the attachment are aligned to the
two slots in the Universal Holder.
Carefully press the right side of the attachment down until the latch in the Universal
Holder clicks.
To remove an attachment, slide the latch (1)
and lift the attachment from the front right corner.
1
Using the glassless attachment
The glassless attachment allows scans without any
extra glass surfaces in the optical path. See page
11 for instructions on how to insert the attachment
into the Universal Holder.
LOADING THE FILM HOLDERS
12
Using the standard attachment
The standard attachment is equipped with glass to hold the film flat. A set of five masks are provided for standard formats: 6X4.5, 6X6, 6X7, 6X8, and 6X9. See page 11 for instructions on how
to insert the attachment into the Universal Holder.
To open, press the latch on the attachment and lift the cover.
Slide the tabs of the appropriate mask
into the corresponding slots on each side
of the attachment hinge. Fit the holes on
the other side of the mask (1) over the
registration pins (2) on the base of the
attachment. Always use a mask when
scanning or newton rings and flare may
degrade the image quality.
With the emulsion down, place the film on the mask.
Align the frame with the mask aperture.
Carefully close the cover until the latch clicks. See
page 15 for instructions on how to load the holder
into the scanner.
To open, press the latch on the attachment and lift the cover.
Adjust the masking bars on the attachment to the film format. White markings
indicate the format positions: 6X4.5, 6X6,
6X7, 6X8, and 6X9.
1
2
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Multi-format Set HS-P1 (sold separately)
The multi-format attachment allows non-standard
film sizes to be scanned. The set includes the
multi-format attachment cover (1), the multi-format
attachment base (2), and a set of three masks
(FM-P2)(3).
With the emulsion down, place the film on the
attachment. Align the frame with the attachment
aperture.
Carefully close the cover until the latch clicks. See
page 15 for instructions on how to load the holder
into the scanner.
1
2
3
Slide the left side of the attachment base into
the Universal Holder so the two protrusions on
the attachment are aligned to the two slots in
the holder.
Carefully press the right side of the base down
until the latch in the Universal Holder clicks.
Insert the two pin on the attachment cover into
the two corresponding holes in the Universal
Holder. Both pins should click into place.
The Multi-format attachment is designed for non-standard film sizes, special technical films, and
non-photographic transparent media. The maximum area that can be scanned at one time is
56.58 mm X 83.82 mm. This attachment can be used for 16 mm film, microfilm, or 24 X 65 mm
panoramic images. TEM (transmission electron microscopy) film can also be scanned. However,
since the image area of some TEM films is larger than the holder aperture, several scans need to
be made and then the image must be reconstructed digitally.
LOADING THE FILM HOLDERS
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With a straight edge and sharp knife, cut the aperture for
the film from one of the masks. The aperture should be
the same dimensions as the image area, not the film size;
the mask should separate the film from the glass base of
the attachment to prevent newton rings, and the aperture
should only show the image area to eliminate flare from
the surrounding clear film.
Slide the tab of the mask into the slot
on the side of the Universal Holder.
Fit the holes on the other side of the
mask (2) over the registration pins on
the base of the the holder on each
side of the cover hinges.
With the emulsion down, place the film on the
mask. Align the image area with the mask aperture.
Carefully close the cover until the latch clicks. See
page 15 for instructions on how to load the holder
into the scanner.
1
To remove the film, slide the latch toward the
center of the holder and lift the cover.
4
To remove the glass base of the attachment, slide
the latch on the Universal Holder (4) and lift the
base from the holder.
To remove the multi-format attachment from the
Universal Holder, slide the latch near the hinge (3)
to remove the cover.
3
2
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Ejecting a film holder
Use the eject button on the scanner body or in
the DiMAGE Scan Utility window to remove the
holder; the scanner automatically ejects the
holder to its initial insertion position. Do not
touch or hinder the holder while it is moving.
When the indicator lamp goes out, remove the
holder from the scanner.
Do not insert the film holder into the scanner while
the DiMAGE Scan Utility is launching or the scanner is initializing (the indicator lamp blinks during
this period).
Loading a film holder into the scanner
Before using the scanner, install the DiMAGE Scan Utility; see the software instruction manual.
Tu rn on the scanner and then start the computer. Launch the DiMAGE Scan Utility before inserting the film holder.
Insert the film holder into the scanner in the direction
indicated by the white arrow. Hold the holder straight
and level when inserting it into the scanner.
Carefully push the holder into the
scanner until the arrow mark (1) is
aligned with the scanner door; the
holder will be automatically fed into
the scanner from that point. Never
touch or hinder the holder while it is
moving.
1
Eject
button
SCANNER NOTES
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Film format and type settings
When scanning, the film type and format as well as the holder type must be selected in the main
window of the DiMAGE Scan Utility. See scanner setup in the basic-scanning section of the software manual.
When using the Slide Mount Holder SH-P1 or the 35 mm Film Holder FH-P1, select the 35 mm
option from the film-format drop-down menu. When scanning medium-format film with the standard or glassless attachment in the universal holder,
select the appropriate format from the drop-down
menu: 6 X 4.5, 6 X 6, 6 X 7, 6 X 8, or 6 X 9. When
using the optional Multi-format attachment HS-P1, two
menu options are available depending on the film
used: Multi Format 35mm and Multi Format 6X9. The
type of holder must also be specified between glass
and glassless from the holder-type drop-down menu
when the Universal Holder is used.
Film type can be selected between color and black
and white, positive and negative film. Film for prints is
negative film. Slide film is positive film. The transparent-media option is for use with the optional Multi-format attachment when scanning specialized
film or non-photographic originals such as microfilm or microscope slides. Also for the Multi-format
attachment, the TEM film option is for transmission electron microscopy film.
Disconnecting the scanner
SCSI cable
The scanner and computer must be turned off before the SCSI cable can be disconnected. If the
scanner is connected to a SCSI chain, all the devices in the chain must be turned off before disconnecting the cable.
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable
The easiest and safest way to disconnect the scanner from the computer is to turn both devices
off as well as any peripheral devices and remove the cable. However, the following procedures
can be used depending on the operating system employed.
Easy Scan Utility
The Easy Scan Utility software is a simple scanning interface designed for individuals with no
image processing or DTP experience. This software is not compatible with this scanner. The
DiMAGE Scan Utility’s custom wizard can be used to automate the scanning workflow, see the
software instruction manual.
About the DiMAGE Scan Utility
Prescan size can be selected in the preferences dialog box with this scanner model. See setting
scanner preferences in the advanced scanning section of the DiMAGE Scan Utility manual.
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Quit the DiMAGE Scan Utility. Confirm that the scanner indicator lamp is not blinking. Turn the
scanner off and then disconnect the cable.
Windows 98, 98SE, 2000 professional, XP, and Macintosh
Windows Me
To disconnect the scanner, quit the DiMAGE Scan Utility. Left click on the unplug-oreject-hardware icon located on the task bar. A small window will open indicating the
device to be stopped.
Click on the small window to stop the
device. The safe-to-remove-hardware
window will appear. Click OK. Turn the
scanner off and then disconnect the
cable.
When more than one external device are connected to
the computer, repeat the procedure above except right
click on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon. This will open
the unplug-or-eject-hardware window after clicking on the
small window indicating the unplug operation.
On the unplug-or-eject-hardware window, the hardware
devices to be stopped will be displayed. Highlight the
device by clicking on it then click the stop button.
A confirmation screen will open to indicate the device to be stopped. Click the
OK button to stop the device.
A third and final screen will appear to
indicate the scanner can be safely disconnected from the computer; click OK.
Tu rn the scanner off and then disconnect
the cable.
SCANNER NOTES
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Digital ICE3system requirements
Digital ICE3is a collection of powerful image-processing tools. To make use of the Digital ROC
and GEM functions, the following system requirements must be met:
Format
Interface
35 mm
Multi-format 35 mm
6 X 9
SCSI
IEEE 1394
Color
depth
8 bit
Minimum system requirements
CPU
Pentium 166MHz or later
RAM
128MB
Hard disk space
1.2GB
35 mm
Multi-format 35 mm
6 X 9
35 mm
Multi-format 35 mm
6 X 9
35 mm
Multi-format 35 mm
6 X 9
16 bit
8 bit
16 bit
Pentium II or later
256MB
128MB
256MB
PC/AT compatible computers
2GB
4GB
2GB
3GB
6GB
1.2GB
2GB
4GB
2GB
3GB
6GB
Recommended system requirements
35 mm
Multi-format 35 mm
6 X 9
SCSI
or
IEEE 1394
8 bit
Pentium III or later
2GB
35 mm
Multi-format 35 mm
6 X 9
16 bit
512MB
4GB
6GB
3GB
4GB
8GB
Macintosh computers
When determining the RAM available for a Macintosh computer, the volume required for the operating system and any application in use must be subtracted from the total memory allocation of
the computer.
35 mm
Multi-format 35 mm
6 X 9
SCSI
or
FireWire
8 bit
PowerPC 604 or later
(SCSI)
PowerPC G3 or later
(FireWire)
96MB1.2GB
35 mm
Multi-format 35 mm
6 X 9
16 bit
192MB
2GB
4GB
2GB
3GB
6GB
Recommended system requirements
35 mm
Multi-format 35 mm
6 X 9
8 bit
PowerPC G4 or later
2GB
35 mm
Multi-format 35 mm
6 X 9
16 bit
512MB
4GB
6GB
3GB
4GB
8GB
256MB
384MB
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Scanner color profiles
When the DiMAGE Scan Utility is installed, the scanner profiles listed below are automatically
installed for this model scanner.These profiles have been included for advanced color matching
with profile-to-profile conversions in sophisticated image-processing or DTP applications. When
using these profiles, the color reproduced may not be the same as the color matching system in
the utility software.
MLTF5000.icc - used with positive film at any color depth other than 16-bit linear.
MLTF5000p.icc - used with positive film with 16-bit linear color depth.
The profiles are located in the following locations:
Scanner resolution
The maximum resolution of this scanner is 4800 X 4800 dpi. The maximum optical resolution
varies with the format of the film: 35 mm film - 4800 X 4800, medium-format film - 3200 X 4800.
Scans of medium-format film can have a final resolution of 4800 X 4800 dpi through interpolation.
The minimum resolution is 300 dpi for 35mm and 200 dpi for medium-format film.
System32Drivers
System
Mac OS (8, 9)
ColorSync profile
MLTF5000.icc
MLTF5000p.icc
Mac OS X
Users
(User logon
name)
LibraryColorSyncProfiles
WINNT
Windows (2000)
SpoolColor
System32DriversWindows
Windows (XP)
SpoolColor
Windows (98, 98SE, Me)
WindowsSystemColor
JOB FILE LISTS
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35mm
Jobs can be used to make scan settings based on the final use of the image. See making-thefinal-scan section in the DiMAGE Scan Utility manual. The following charts list the parameters of
the scanner’s Job files:
This section covers minor problems with scanner operation. For major problems or damage, or if a
problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact your dealer or a Minolta service facility.
The computer will not start up after
connecting the scanner.
Symptom or message
The scanner does not appear in the
import list of an application.
Confirm the DiMAGE Scan Utility plug-in has been
placed in the application’s plug-in import folder, see
the DiMAGE Scan Utility manual.
Tu rn off the computer and any devices in the SCSI or
IEEE (FireWire) chain. Check the scanner cable and
power cord are connected correctly and the dip
switches are in the correct position for the interface.
Solution
The scanner indicator lamp is off
and the unable-to-establish-connection message appears
Tu rn on the scanner and restart the computer.
The setup-remove-holder message
appears.
Eject the film holder and click the OK button. Wait for
the DiMAGE Scan Utility to open before inserting the
film holder.
Indicator lamp is red.
Confirm the optic locking screw is removed from the
lock position on the bottom panel of the scanner (p. 7).
If the screw is removed and the lamp is still red, contact a Minolta service facility.
The set-film message appears.Confirm film has been loaded into the holder.
The set-film-holder message
appears.
The holder in the scanner and the film type selected in
the main window of the DiMAGE Scan Utility do not
match. Change the holder or film type option.
The insufficient-memory message
appears.
Increase the memory allocation for the host application. If multiple images have been selected for scanning, close and relaunch the application.
The setup-remove-holder message
appears when no holder is in the
scanner.
The scanner lamp must be replaced. Contact a
Minolta service facility.
Scanning time is unusually long.
With Windows 98 or Me operating systems, scanning
images larger than 950MB can cause long scanning
times. Change the input resolution to reduce the file
size, see the DiMAGE Scan Utility manual. With
Macintosh, scanning time can be reduced by opening
the utility through an image-processing application.
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Checking software installation – Windows
If the scanner was connected to the computer before the DiMAGE Scan Utility was installed, the
computer may not recognize the scanner unit. Windows 2000 Professional and XP users should
log on with the administrator privilege. With Windows 2000 Professional and XP, the “Digital signatures not found” message may appear when the computer first detects the scanner. The additional
message “Installing hardware...Window log test is not passed” may appear when Windows XP is
launched. Simply click the OK (2000) or continue button (XP).
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the scanner. Restart the computer.
2. Windows 98, 2000, Me: right click on the My-computer icon. Select properties from the dropdown menu.
Windows XP: from the start menu go to the control panel. Click on the performance and maintenance category. Click the system button to open the system properties window.
3. Windows 2000 and XP: select the hardware tab in the properties window and click the devicemanager button.
Windows 98 and Me: click the device-manager tab in the properties window.
4. The driver file should be located in the imaging-device location of the device manager. Click on
the location to display the files. When using a SCSI interface with Windows 98 or Me,
Minolta#2887 should be listed as the imaging device. For Windows 2000 Professional and XP,
Minolta DiMAGE Scan Multi PRO should be listed as the imaging device. When using an IEEE
interface, Minolta DiMAGE Scan Multi PRO should be listed as the imaging device.
If these files are not located in the imaging-device location, open the other-devices location of
the device manager. If Minolta#2887, Minolta DiMAGE Scan Multi PRO, or minolta SCANNER
2887 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device is listed, follow steps 5 through 9 to delete and reinstall the correct driver.
5. Click on the driver to select it for deletion.
6. Windows 2000 and XP: click on the action button to display the drop-down menu. Select uninstall. A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking the yes button will remove the driver from the
system.
Windows 98 and Me: click the remove button. A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking the
yes button will remove the driver from the system.
7. Restart the computer.
8. Install the DiMAGE Scan software; refer the software manual.
9. Turn off the computer and connect the scanner.
If the computer does not recognize the scanner, repeat steps 1 through 4 to confirm the correct
driver was installed in the imaging-device location of the device manager.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Technical support
Please contact your dealer for information regarding installation, SCSI or IEEE 1394 interface recommendations, or application compatibility. If your dealer is unable to help you, contact an authorized Minolta service facility listed on the back cover. Please have the following information ready
when calling Minolta technical support:
1. The name and model of your computer.
2. The available application RAM.
3. Other connected IEEE 1394 or SCSI devices.
4. DiMAGE Scan Utility version number. The version number is displayed by placing the mouse
pointer on the status bar in the main window.
5. A description of the problem.
6. Any message that appears on the screen when the problem occurs.
7. The frequency of occurrence.
Warranty and product registration
Please take the time to fill in the warranty and product registration card. Technical support, scanner software upgrades, and product information are available when the product is registered.
Image data sheet
On the following page you find a data sheet.
Keeping records when scanning is important. It allows for results to be reproduced as well as a
good reference for settings when new images are scanned. Records are also a useful learning
tool; they document both successes and failures.
The data sheet may be copied and used to record scanner settings.
Details on the film, exposure, and any special filters or processing used can be noted.
IMAGE DATA SHEET
Image:Date:
Film:Exposure:Filtration:Processing:
Image processing
Brightness, contrast, &
color balance palette
Hue, saturation & lightness palette
Selective-color paletteUnsharp mask
Brightness:
Contrast:
Red:
Green:
Blue:
Hue:
Saturation:
Lightness:
Cyan:
Magenta:
Yellow
Black:
Amount:
Radius:
Threshold:
Shadow:
Image-correction Job:
Digital ICE:Digital ROC:Digital GEM:
Exposure control
Exposure-control setting file:
Master:Red:Green:Blue:
Scan settings
Job name:
Input resolution:
Input size (W):Input size (H):Magnification:
Output resolution:
Output size (W):Output size (H):Unit:
Color space:ICC profile:
Color matching
Auto exposure:
Color depth:Multi-sample scan:
Preferences
Notes:
R/ G/ B/ C/ M/ Y/
R/ G/ B/ C/ M/ Y/
R/ G/ B/ C/ M/ Y/
R/ G/ B/ C/ M/ Y/
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Type:Multi-format film scanner
Scan method:Fixed film, moving sensor, single-pass scan
Light source:Three wavelength cold cathode fluorescent
Imaging sensor:Three-line RGB CCD with 7,260 pixels per line
Maximum scan resolution:4,800 X 4,800
Scanning dimensions:35 mm - 25.0 X 37.1 mm
Medium format - 56.58 X 83.82 mm
Film types:Negative or positive, color or monochrome 35 mm,
120, and 220 film (6X4.5, 6X6, 6X7, 6X8, 6X9)
Color depth:Input - 16 bit, output - 8 or 16 bit
Dynamic range:4.2 (tested)
Scan times (approximate):
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject
to change without notice.
Focus control:Automatic or manual
Interface:Ultra SCSI or IEEE 1394
Power supply:100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:40W maximum
Dimensions:168 (W) X 128 (H) X 377 (D) mm
6.6 (W) X 5.0 (H) X 14.8 (D) in.
Weight:Approximately 4kg / 8.8lb
Operating environment:10° - 35°C / 50° - 95°F, 15% - 80% humidity
FilmScan typeTime (IBM PC/AT)Time (Macintosh)
35mm color positive
6 X 9 color positive
Prescan
Scan
Prescan
Scan
9 seconds
49 seconds
13 seconds
3 minutes
10 seconds
56 seconds
16 seconds
3 minutes 50 seconds
Test conditions:
IBM PC/AT:Pentium IV 1.8 GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, Windows
2000 Professional operating system, IEEE1394
interface with an Adaptec AFW-4300 board, Adobe
Photoshop 7.0, no auto-exposure, no Digital ICE
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processing.
MacintoshPowerPC G4 533MHz CPU, 1.5GB RAM, Mac OS
9.2.2, FireWire interface, Adobe Photoshop 7.0, no
auto-exposure, no Digital ICE
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processing.
Times listed above do not include transfer time to the computer. Scanning times change according
to the preferences settings used. Scan times for negative film can be longer than positive film.
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MINOLTA HISTORY
The sound pressure level is less than 70dB according to ISO 3744 or ISO 7779.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Tested by the Minolta Corporation 101 Williams Drive Ramsey, New Jersey 07446 USA
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following 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. Do not remove the ferrite cores
from the cables.
This mark certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU
(European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE
stands for Conformité Européenne.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Minolta has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh, Apple, and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated. Digital ICE
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, Digital ICE, Digital ROC, and Digital GEM are trademarks of registered trademarks and technologies of Applied Science Fiction,Inc in U. S. A. Other corporate and product names are
the trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Why does a manufacturer of high-quality 35 mm
cameras produce a medium-format scanner? This is
not as strange as it may seem. After all, Minolta’s
first product was a roll-film camera.
The Nifcarette folding camera started the company
in 1926. Minolta was also the first Japanese manufacture to make a twin lens reflex (TLR) camera in
1937, the Minolta Flex. We continued to design and
produce medium-format cameras until the mid 60s.
The last TLR released by Minolta was the 1965
Autocord CdS.