Umax MIRAGE II User Manual

UMAX Mirage II

Color Scanner

Operation Manual

Thank you for purchasing the color scanner. With the color scanner, you can easily scan A3 size documents and photographs into your computer and maintain them as electronic copies.

Main Features:

• High Resolution and Density Range:

scanner offers an ultra high maximum resolution of 9800 dpi, producing better gamma transformation, and a more accurate detection of highlight and shadow details, thereby allowing even distribution of colors.

• Power Twin Lens:

resolutions: 700 x 1400 dpi and 1400 x 2800 dpi. It is like having two scanners in one machine. The extended optical resolution is extremely helpful when scanning small images, such as 35mm slides.

• High Scanning Speed, Low Acoustic Noise:

when compared to drum scanners, your scanner has proved to be five times faster in color scan speed tests. The scanner's micro stepping technology greatly increases scanning speed and at the same time reduces noise level.

• Transparency Adapt er:

11.4" x17". (Most scanners available in the market cannot scan up to the maximu m scanning area in the transparency mode).

•

Proprietary Image Noise Reduction:

excess reflections from penetrating the optical unit, thereby overcoming image and optical noise and ensuring sharp, true-life images.

System Requirements: 486DX or higher (68030 processor or Power Macintosh for Mac users), CD-ROM drive, hard drive with 20MB free disk space, 4MB memory, Microsoft Windows 3.1 or 95 (M ac OS 7.0 or later for Mac users), Windows-compatible keyboard, display and mouse. Recommended: SVGA or higher graphics card.

Your scanner offers a dual-lens feature that enables users to choose bet w een two optical

It allows the scanning of films, slides and transparencies up to the full-size scanning area:

High resolution and density range define a hig h-end flatbed scanner. Your

Your scanner can complete a color preview in a few seconds. In fact,

Your scanner uses a sealed optical system design that blocks dust particles and

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Trademarks

IBM, PC/AT and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-Windows, MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and brand names mentioned in this documentation are trademark properties of their respective holders.

All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication m ay be reproduced, transmitted transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, in any form or by any means, wit hout the prior written permission. Contents of this publication are subject change without notice.

Contents

Quick Start Guide..............................................................................................................iv

Chapter 1: Getting Started.................................................................................................1

Before You Begin...............................................................................................................1

Unpacking Your Scanner................................................................................................1

Static Electricity Precautions ..........................................................................................1

A Glance at Your Scanner.................................................................................................2

Preparing the Scanner.......................................................................................................3

Unlock the Optical Assembly of the Scanner..................................................................3

Testing the Scanner........................................................................................................3

Changing the SCSI ID Number.......................................................................................4

Installing Transparency Adpater to your Scanner..............................................................4

Unlock the Optical Assembly of the Transparency Adapter...........................................6

Care and Maintenance Tips ..............................................................................................6

Chapter 2: Macintosh Installation.....................................................................................7

Connecting Scanner to your Computer .............................................................................7

Installing the Software .......................................................................................................7

Scanning with Scan Frames..............................................................................................8

Multiple Scanning Using the A3/ 35mm Slide Tray.........................................................9

Chapter 3: PC Installation................................................................................................11

Interface Card Installation................................................................................................11

Connecting the Scanner to the Computer .......................................................................12

Installing the Software .....................................................................................................13

Scanning with Scan Frames............................................................................................14

Multiple Scanning Using the A3/ 35mm Slide Tray.......................................................15

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Tips....................................................................................17

General Approach ...........................................................................................................17

LED Indicators.................................................................................................................18

System Hang...................................................................................................................19

Appendix A: Installing An ASPI-Compatible Card.........................................................21

Checking the SCSI Addresses .....................................................................................21

Resetting the Address of the Scanner..........................................................................21

Checking the Terminators.............................................................................................22

Connecting the Computer and Scanner .......................................................................22

Installing the Software for PC Users.............................................................................23

Appendix B: Scanner Specifications..............................................................................25

Glossary............................................................................................................................27

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Quick Start Guide

This section serves as a quick reference to the connection and installation procedures for your scanner.

1. Unpacking your Scanner

Unpack your scanner. Make sure that all the scanner system hardware, software, cabling and documentation items indicated on the packing list are present.

2. Install Transparency Adapter

a) Remove the screws on the hinge frame.

b) Slide the transparency adapter in such way that the supporting posts move into

the narrow sections of the holes.

c) Insert the screws into the holes of the hinge frame and fasten them firmly.

d) Plug the transparency adapter (multi-pin D-SUB) end of the cable from the

transparency adapter into the transparency adapter connector port on the back of your scanner.

3. Unlock your Scanner and Transparency Adapter

Before using your scanner ensure that the carriage locks of transparency adapter and scanner are in the unlock position. Likewise, turn both the carriage locks of transparency adapter and scanner to the locked position, to avoid damaging the optics during transportation.

Carriage Lock for transparency adapter: Insert a coin into the

screwhead to either unlock

Carriage Lock for Scanner: Pull and turn this carriage lock

to either lock the scanner main body.

or unlock

4. Connecting the Interface Card (for PC users only)

a) Turn off your computer and remove the computer’s housing cover. b) Locate an available 16-bit slot. c) Insert the SCSI card by pressing it gently but firmly into the slot. Make sure it is

firmly seated in the slot.

d) Replace the computer’s housing cover.

: If you already have a SCSI card installed on your computer:

Note

When installing the software, you will be asked to choose TYPICAL or CUSTOM installation. Choose CUSTOM and select “Adaptec or other ASPI Compatible Interface Card” when installing the scanner driver. Otherwise, the scanner will not work properly.

5. Connecting the SCSI Cable

Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI interface card and the other end of the SCSI cable to the scanner.

If your scanner is not chained to other SCSI devices or at the end of the SCSI chain, please connect the terminator to the remaining SCSI port of your scanner.

6. Connecting the Power

Connect the appropriate end of the power cord to the scanner and the other end to a grounded power outlet. When you turn the scanner on, it will automatically perform a power-on selftest. When the selftest is completed, the power and ready indicators glow steadily .

Connect the SCSI Cable

To an outlet

7. Powering Up

a) Turn the scanner power switch on. When the Ready indicator is on, your

scanner is ready to use.

b) Turn on your computer.

Power Switch

8. Software Installation

We recommend that you install your image editing software first. Then, MagicScan. a) Insert UMAX MagicScan CD into your CD-ROM drive. b) Win95 users - click on the Start button and click on Run…

Win3.1/NT users - you can access Run… by clicking on the File menu in Program Manager and then click on Run…

In the Run dialog box, type d:\setup. If your CD-ROM drive is designated by

another drive, please type the appropriate letter in the Run dialog box. c) Mac users - Double-click on the MagicScan installer icon to start installation. Follow the on-screen instructions to completely install MagicScan.

About this manual

This manual is divided into chapters and appendices. The chapters give instructions on all aspects of installation, troubleshooting, and basic scanner maintenance. The appendices contain relevant technical information for your reference.

Chapter 1

gives instructions and tips on scanner preparation, handling and routine scanner maintenance.

Chapter 2

gives instructions on scanner connection to a Macintosh computer and the corresponding software installation.

Chapter 3

gives instructions on scanner connection to an IBM PC compatible and the corresponding software installation.

Chapter 4 Appendix A Appendix B

gives troubleshooting tips for possible problems with the scanner. gives instructions for installing an ASPI-compatible interface card. lists specifications for the scanner.

A Glossary and an Index are also included for easy reference.

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

Your scanner is extremely user-friendly. Hardware and software installation can be completed in a few steps. In minutes you can start operating your scanner and obtain impressive results.

This chapter tells you how to prepare your scanner for connection and installation. It also gives some handling precautions and general care measures to ensure that your scanner will stay in top condition at all times.

Before You Begin

Unpacking Your Scanner

Ensure that your package contains all the hardware, software, cabling and documentation you ordered. Check for any damage that may have occurred while the package was in transit. If there are any missing or damaged items in your scanner package, contact your dealer or the carrier of your package immediately.

Static Electricity Precautions

Static electricity (in your body) can cause damage to the electronic components on the scanner's printed circuit board or the computer's interface card. Therefore, you need to discharge static build-up from your body before handling any card or component outside of its anti-static packaging.

To protect your equipment from static discharge, you are advised to closely follow these measures below:

Discharge any static build-up in your body by touching a grounded or anti-static

surface (such as a large metal object or the silver-toned expansion slot covers at

the rear of your computer.) Do this prior to removing any electronic

components from their anti-static bags.

When handling any electronic components, avoid touching any metal part of the

component such as the gold “fingers” that plug into the expansion slot. It is

best to handle system components either by their edges or by their mounting

brackets.

A Glance at Your Scanner

Take a few minutes to become familiar with the different parts of the scanner. The figure below shows the locations and names of the scanner parts. A brief description of each part is also given.

Object Glass - The glass surface on which the document or image for scanning is placed; made of tempered glass with excellent optical qualities.

LED Indicators - Power: Indicates the scanner is powered on; Ready: A constant un-flickering light indicates the scanner is ready to scan. Option: Indicates that an optional transparency adapter is attached.

Optical Assembly Lock - Locks the scanner's optical component system. Transparency Adapter - A transparency adapter for scanning transparencies. SCSI ID Switch - Used for setting the scanner's SCSI ID. 50-Pin SCSI Connector - Where you plug in the 50-pin SCSI cable. Transparency Adapter Connector - For use with a transparency adapter. Power Cord Connector - Where you plug in the scanner power cord.

Front View

Object Glass

Rear View

Power Cord Connecto

Transparency Adapter Connector

LED Indicators

Transparency Adapter

Power Switch

Optical Assembly Lock

SCSI ID Switch

50-pin SCSI Connector

Preparing the Scanner

Prepare your scanner for installation through the following simple steps:

Unlock the optical assembly

Check and reset (if necessary) the scanner’s SCSI address

Run the automatic scanner self-test

Unlock the Optical Assembly of the Scanner

Carriage Lock for UTA: Insert a coin into the

screwhead to unlock, transparency adapter.

Before attempting to transport your scanner, it is important that you lock the optical assembly in place to avoid any possible damage to the scanner's optical components. To lock the optical assembly, insert a coin and turn it until points to the lock mark.

the

Carriage Lock for Scanner: Pull and turn this carriage

lock to unlock,

the

Testing the Scanner

The scanner automatically performs a simple self-test each time it is turned on. This self-test checks the status of certain scanner devices.

After unpacking, start the scanner self-test by following the steps below:

1. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

2. Connect the other end of the power cord to the scanner.

3. Turn on the power of the scanner. At power-on, the front panel indicators flash once. The power indicator then glows

and the ready indicator blinks. When the test is completed, the power and ready indicators glow steadily.

Changing the SCSI ID Number

Your scanner's SCSI ID setting is factory preset at #5.

Check to see if this ID setting is used by another device connected to your

SCSI ID

computer’s SCSI port.

If SCSI ID #5 is not used, you do not need to change your scanner’s SCSI ID

number. You can directly proceed to hardware connection and software

installation. For installation instructions, proceed to Chapter 2 if you are

connecting to a Macintosh computer or to Chapter 3 if you are connecting to an

IBM PC.

If you find however, that another connected device is already using SCSI ID #5,

then you must reset the SCSI ID on your scanner. To reset the SCSI ID, do the following:

1. Make sure the scanner power and the computer are off.

2. Press the "+" or "-" buttons (above and below the number) on the SCSI ID

switch until an unused number appears in the switch's notch.

: Do not use SCSI ID setting from #7 through 9 on your scanner. They are for

Note

factory use only.

Installing Transparency Adpater to your Scanner

You have to install the transparency adapter on your scanner before connecting the scanner to your Macintosh or PC computer. Follow the steps below to install the transparency adapter.

1. Turn off the power of your scanner and unplug the power cord from the

scanner.

2. Remove the screws from the hinge frame. Keep these screws for later use.

3. Position the hinge frame of the transparency adapter over the supporting posts

on the scanner so that the posts fit into the holes in the hinge frame.

4. Gently slide the transparency adapter in such a way that the supporting posts

move into the narrowed slots adjacent to the holes.

5. Insert the screws into the holes of the hinge frame and fasten them firmly.

6. Plug the transparency adapter (multi-pin D-SUB) end of the cable from the

transparency adapter into the transparency adapter connector port on the back

of your scanner.

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