Umax POWERLOOK III User Manual
PowerLook III
Color Scanner
Operation Manual
Thank you for purchasing the PowerLook III color scanner.
you can easily scan d ocuments and photographs into your computer and maintain them a s electronic
copies.
With PowerLook III color sca nner,
Main Features:
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High Resolution and Density Range: With a resolution of up to 9600 dpi and high density range, it
produces better gamma transformation, and a more accurate detection of highlight and shadow
details, thereby allowing even distribution of colors.
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High Scanning Speed, Low Acoustic Noise: The scanner's micro stepping technology greatly increases
scanning speed and at the same time reduces noise level.
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Intelligent Scanning Control Interface called Ma gicScan: MagicS can provides a compre hensive range of
scanning control functions. Completing the package are the bu ndled award-winning and proven
software package s such as buniscan PhotoPe rfect.
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Transparency Adapter: Allows the scanning of films, slides and transparencies up to the full-size
scanning area: 11.4” x 17”.
Proprietary Image Noise Reduction: Your scanner uses a seal ed optical system de sign that blocks dust
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particles and excess reflections from penetrating the optical unit, thereby overcoming image and
optical noise and ensuring sharp, true-life images.
System Requirements
ROM drive, hard drive with 20MB free disk space, 4MB memory, Microsoft Windows 3.1 or 95 (Mac
OS 7.0 or later for Mac users), Windows-compatible keyboard, display and mouse. Recommended:
SVGA or higher graphics card.
: 486DX or higher (68030 processor or Power Macintosh for Mac users), CD-
Part No.: 830639-00
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Trademarks
IBM, PC/AT and PS/2 are t rademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-Windows, MS-DOS are
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh, Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Other trademarks and brand names mentioned in this documentation are trademark properties of their respective holders.
Copyright © 1997 All Rights Rese rved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
language, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of UMAX Data Systems, Inc.
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Contents
Quick Start Guide..............................................................................................................iv
Chapter 1: Getting Started................................................................................................1
Before You Begin...............................................................................................................1
Unpack Your Scanner.....................................................................................................1
Static Electricity Precautions ..........................................................................................1
A Glance at Your Scanner.................................................................................................2
Prepare the Scanner .........................................................................................................3
Unlock the Optical Assembly of the Scanner..................................................................3
Test the Scanner ............................................................................................................3
Changing the SCSI ID Number.......................................................................................4
Care and Maintenance Tips ..............................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Macintosh Installation....................................................................................6
Connect the Scanner to your Computer............................................................................6
Installing the Software .......................................................................................................6
How to Scan with Scan Frames ........................................................................................7
Multiple Scanning Using the A4/ 35mm Slide Tray.........................................................8
Chapter 3: PC Installation..................................................................................................9
Interface Card Installation..................................................................................................9
Connect the Scanner to the Computer............................................................................10
Installing the Software .....................................................................................................11
How to Scan with Scan Frames ......................................................................................12
Multiple Scanning Using the A4/ 35mm Slide Tray.......................................................13
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Tips....................................................................................14
General Approach ...........................................................................................................14
LED Indicators.................................................................................................................15
System Hang...................................................................................................................16
Appendix A: Installing An ASPI-Compatible Card........................................................17
Check the SCSI Addresses..........................................................................................17
Reset the Address of the Scanner................................................................................18
Check the Terminators .................................................................................................18
Connect the Computer and Scanner............................................................................19
Installing the Software for PC Users.............................................................................19
Appendix B: Scanner Specifications..............................................................................21
Glossary............................................................................................................................22
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Quick Start Guide
This section serves as a quick reference to the connection and installation procedures
for the PowerLook III scanner.
1. Unpack 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. Unlock your Scanner
Before using your scanner ensure that the carriage lock of scanner is in the unlocked
position. Insert a coin in the thumbscrew of the optical assembly lock and turn it firmly
counterclockwise to unlock the optical assembly to avoid damaging the optics during
transportation.
3. Connect 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.
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d) Replace the computer’s housing cover.
If you already have a SCSI card installed in your computer:
Note:
When installing the scanner driver, you will be asked to choose TYPICAL or
CUSTOM installation, choose CUSTOM and select “Adaptec or other ASPI
Compatible Interface Card”. Otherwise, the scanner will not work properly.
4. Connect 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.
5. Connect the Power
Connect the power cord to the scanner and plug the other end of the power cord
into an available outlet (socket).
6. Power 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
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7. Software Installation
We recommend that you install your image editing software first and then
MagicScan.
a) Insert UMAX MagicScan CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Win95 users
b)
Win3.1 users
- click on the Start button and click on Run…
- 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.
Mac users
c)
- Double-click on the MagicScan installer icon to start installation.
d) 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 on scanner preparation and tips on 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 gives troubleshooting tips for possible problems with the scanner.
Appendix A gives instructions for installing an ASPI-compatible interface card.
Appendix B list specifications of PowerLook III.
A Glossary and an Index are also included for easy reference.
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Your PowerLook III scanner is extremely user-friendly. Hardware and software
installation can be completed in a few steps. In minutes you can start operating your
scanner to see for yourself the kind of quality scanned images it can produce.
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
Unpack 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:
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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.
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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.
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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
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is placed; made of tempered glass with excellent optical qualities.
Document Cover
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lowered to cover a document.
LED Indicators
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Optical Assembly Lock
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Power Switch -
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SCSI ID Switch
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25/50-Pin SCSI Connector
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UTA Connector
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Transparency Adapter.
Power Cord Connector
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Front View
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The glass surface on which the document or image for scanning
- The plastic cover over the object glass. Can be raised or
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Three indicators - Power, Ready and Option.
Used for turning the scanner power ON and OFF.
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Used for setting the scanner’s SCSI ID.
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a connector used to connect the optional UMAX
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Locks the scanner’s optical component system.
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Where you plug in the 25/50-pin SCSI cable.
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Where you plug in the scanner power cord.
Document Cover
Optical Assembly Lock
LED Indicators
Object Glass
Power Switch
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Rear View
Power Cord Connector
50-pin SCSI Connector
SCSI ID Switch
Prepare the Scanner
Prepare your scanner for installation through the following simple steps:
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Unlock the optical assembly
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Check and reset (if necessary) the scanner’s SCSI address
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Run the automatic scanner self-test
Unlock the Optical Assembly of the Scanner
Insert a coin in the thumbscrew of the optical assembly lock and turn it firmly
counterclockwise.
Optical Assembly Lock
Option Indicator
Ready Indicator
25-pin SCSI Connector
UTA Connector
Power Indicator
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.
Test 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 and unlocking, start the scanner self-test by following the steps
below:
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