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How to Scan with Scan Frames
Scan Frames are for use with transparencies and negatives. Scan Frames are thin,
hinged, rectangular-shaped plastic frames (see following diagrams) which can hold a
source document of a slightly smaller size. The Scan Frames come in a number of
sizes, including 35mm, 60x60 mm and 4 x 5 inch. Orientation holes are located on
the short sides of the frames. When one or more of these frames are placed on the
scanner
’
s object glass and the “Scan” button is clicked, the scanner will automatically
detect the existence of each frame, using the orientation holes for reference, and will
only include what is within each Scan Frame in the resulting scanned image.
To use the Scan Frames, do the following:
1.
Ensure the Transparency Adapter is fitted before proceeding with the scan.
2.
Select a Scan Frame size which will hold the original source document without
covering up the orientation holes.
3.
Also, you must select the “Frame Holder Detection” option from the
MagicScan. For detailed information on using frame holder, refer to your
MagicScan user’s guide.
4.
Open the Scan Frame and place the source document inside, taking care not to
cover the orientation holes.
5.
Lift up the Scanner transparency adapter and place the Scan Frame on the
scanner’s object glass.
6.
Carefully align the Scan Frame so that it’s exactly parallel with one of the rulers
bordering the scanner
’
s object glass. You can easily do this by simply placing the
Scan Frame against one of the rulers.
Note: Although misalignment will not prevent the scanner from scanning, portions
of the Scan Frame may appear in the resulting scan if the frame is not
perfectly aligned.
