Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL, Installing And Getting Started

Page 1: ...libration target 16 Before you calibrate 16 Calibrating your target 17 Loading a profile 18 Specifications 20 Additional Documentation in the CD ROM 20 Trademarks Microtek ScanMaker and ScanWizardTM Pro are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microtek International Inc Macintosh and Apple are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation ...

Page 2: ...ee built in interfaces FireWire USB and SCSI and allows you to choose any of the three interfaces to digitize image originals System Requirements 128MB RAM or more recommended CD ROM drive for installing software Color display with 24 bit color output capability FireWire PC Pentium II or later with built in FireWire port Windows 98 SE 2000 Me or XP Mac iMac DV or new G3 G4 with built in FireWire s...

Page 3: ... stated in your packing list If any component is missing call Microtek Customer Service ScanMaker 9800XL unit FireWire card FireWire cable USB cable Kodak Q 60R1 color target Reflective Documentation includes ScanMaker 9800XL Installing and Getting Started ScanWizard Pro User s Guide ScanWizard Pro Quick Reference Unlock card and other inserts Scanner lid 2 1 0 3 4 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 READY indicator ...

Page 4: ...nsport the scanner the scanner must be locked To lock the scanner follow the steps below 1 Turn off the scanner if your scanner is on 2 Set the SCSI ID number to 9 3 Turn on your scanner The scanner s carriage will move to standby position in 5 minutes 4 When the indicators on the front of your scanner stop blinking turn the locking screw clockwise one fourth turn while pushing it in simultaneousl...

Page 5: ...reen should appear and click each software program on the screen to install all the software components Double click the Install icon on each folder to install the respective programs one at a time For PC users The Microtek Scanner Software installer screen should automatically come up When the software installer screen appears click each software program in the order that it appears on the screen...

Page 6: ...rt should be designated with the FireWire symbol shown to the left For PC users the FireWire card should be installed and work properly in your computer System is Not FireWire ready If your system is not FireWire ready you will need to install a FireWire card For more details on how to install the FireWire card please refer to the FireWire Installation Guide on a separate documentation included wi...

Page 7: ...onnect the other end of the cable to the scanner s FireWire port 3 Turn the scanner s power switch to On and wait for the green light on the scanner s front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady The latest Macintosh computers i e G3 G4 etc are equipped with a built in FireWire port usually labeled with the logo For Macintosh users For PC users 4 Your system will detect the scanner automaticall...

Page 8: ... that came with the SCSI card Follow the steps below to make a SCSI connection 1 Shut down your computer 2 Set the SCSI ID number to 6 If the SCSI ID number 6 is used by another SCSI device check which SCSI ID is free and set the number to a free SCSI ID Push the minus button above the SCSI ID number to decrease the number push the plus button to increase the number 3 Connect the scanner to your c...

Page 9: ...Set the scanner s terminator switch to the ON position For PC users Note If you have multiple devices on your SCSI chain make sure the scanner is the last device on the chain and that the scanner is terminated i e scanner s terminator switch is set to ON ...

Page 10: ...o the back of the scanner and plug the other end into a power source power surge protector highly recommended 6 Turn the scanner s power switch to On and wait for the green light on the scanner s front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady 7 Turn on your computer the system will detect the scanner automatically ...

Page 11: ...onnection 1 Connect the power cord to your scanner Plug the power cord into the back of the scanner and plug the other end into a power source power surge protector highly recommended Make sure no other cable is connected to the scanner except the power cord at this point 2 Connect the scanner to your computer using the provided USB cable Connect one end of the USB cable to your computer s USB por...

Page 12: ...nstalling and Getting Started 3 Turn the scanner s power switch to On and wait for the lights on the scanner s front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady For PC users 4 Your system will detect the scanner automatically ...

Page 13: ...uments lift the scanner lid out of its hinge sockets high enough to create room between the originals and the lid 3 Lower the scanner lid Note To scan transparency materials positive or negative films with the ScanMaker 9800XL you should have an optional Transparent Media Adapter TMA1600 For more details on the TMA1600 contact Microtek Customer Service 2 1 0 3 4 5 6 5 4 3 2 1 Please note that the ...

Page 14: ...om the Start menu in Windows The first time you launch ScanWizard Pro you will be asked to perform Color Matching for your monitor and printer Monitor selection shown here is set in the ColorSync Control Panel Color Matching features Immediately updates the Preview window image when a new setting is selected This will reflect colors consistent with the newly selected profile 2 Once ScanWizard Pro ...

Page 15: ...scan a photographic original bring up the Settings Window and select None on the Descreen options menu To scan printed material on the Descreen options menu select the suitable descreen level Newspaper Art Magazine etc 7 If you like what you see in the Preview window click the Scan button to start scanning The image is then delivered to your image editing application program where the image can be...

Page 16: ... follows Gently remove the target from its protective sleeve and avoid touching the target image surface When not in use keep the target in its sleeve and away from light and heat Note To keep the colors in your scanner consistent you should perform color calibration on a regular basis Professional photographers graphic designers or others who require extremely precise color may wish to calibrate ...

Page 17: ...ouble click the ICC Profile icon In Windows select the Start menu Programs Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows then Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler 3 The main dialog box appears Set the appropriate parameters click the Start Profiling button then follow the screen instructions to generate your ICC profile Make sure the woman s portrait lies towards the right side of the scanner Select Reflective Sel...

Page 18: ...ick the Close button to exit Scanner ICC Profiler program Loading a profile Once the profile has been produced follow the steps below to load the profile you just created 1 Launch ScanWizard Pro 2 From the Preview window click the Scan Material icon and select the Reflective icon 3 From the Settings window click on the Scanner Profile list box and select the profile you have just created ...

Page 19: ...x 12800 dpi Dimensions L x W x H 24 7 x 14 8 x 5 1 627 38 x 375 92 x 129 54 mm Weight 26 4 lbs 12 kg Voltage AC 100V to 240V 47 63 Hz Environment Operating temperature 50 to 104 F 10 to 40 C Relative humidity 20 to 85 Additional Documentation in the CD ROM Additional documentation is provided in the Microtek CD ROM that contains ScanWizard Pro Scanner ICC Profiler troubleshooting etc If you encoun...

Page 20: ...not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Responsible Party Loi Han 3715 Doolittle Drive Redondo Beach CA 90278 1226 USA Telephone No 1 310 297 5000 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement This equipment Model MRS 3200A3 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a C...