Installing your Microtek ScanMaker 1000XL Unlock Scanner A. Remove the yellow "Step 3" sticker from your scanner. B. With the scanner power off, tilt the front right corner of the scanner to see the locking screw at the bottom. C. Using a screwdriver, push and turn the locking screw counterclockwise to the unlock position. When successfully unlocked, the screw will push out a little, protruding slightly from the bottom of the scanner. NOTE: To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons), refer to the ScanMaker 1000XL User Guide. Using the TMA 1000XL I. Installing the TMA 1000XL 1. Make sure that the scanner power is turned off. This section for users only with purchased TMA 1000XL NOTE: If you purchased a standard ScanMaker 1000XL without the TMA 1000XL, see only the section below on positioning reflective materials without the TMA 1000XL. II. Unlocking the TMA 1000XL 1. Remove the yellow sticker from the TMA 1000XL. 2. Look for the locking knob at the base of the TMA 1000XL. 3. Turn the locking knob counterclockwise to the unlock position " " . Unpack Contents FireWire cable Power cord 2. Remove the scanner lid, then attach the TMA 1000XL by sliding the posts at the rear of the TMA 1000XL into the holes. Scanner lid TMA 1000XL Reflective Target ScanMaker 1000XL USB cable Software CDs Items below included with optional TMA 1000XL package Microtek International, Inc. I49-003867 A 4 5 6 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 1 2 2 4 5 5 6 3 3 35mm Slide Template (3) TMA 1000XL 120 Film Template with Black Plate (3) Connect Scanner To the power adapter A. Remove the yellow "Step 4" sticker from your scanner. B. Connect the power cord to the back of the scanner. 3. Plug the connector of the TMA 1000XL into the scanner's 15-pin accessory port. NOTE: If you need to transport your TMA 1000XL, you will have to lock it back. For more details, please see the ScanMaker 1000XL User Guide. 35mm Filmstrip Template (3) 4"x5" Film Template (2) Black Plate (for scanning reflectives) Film Alignment Ruler Transparency Target C. Plug the power cord into a power source. III. Positioning the Scan Material A. Positioning Transparencies 1. To scan standard-size transparent film such as 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 4"x5" film, or 120 film: Use the individual film templates included with the TMA 1000XL package. Make sure the templates are oriented correctly on the scanner glass surface, with the Microtek logo on the templates facing up. Keep the calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of obstruction at all times. 2. To scan non-standard-size transparent film, use the Film Alignment Ruler included with the TMA 1000XL package. Place the Film Alignment Ruler on the scanner glass surface. Then place the film to be scanned face down also on the scanner glass surface, centering the film along the Film Alignment Ruler. Make sure you keep the calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of obstruction at all times. Install Software Important: Do not remove the yellow stickers from your scanner until you are told to do so. You must install software before connecting your scanner. Always close any open programs and turn off Anti-virus utilities before installing software. C PC: A. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and install the software. Skip this step if you have a newer version of Photoshop Elements already installed on your computer. B. Place the Microtek software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver and software. NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not come up automatically, double-click the following in succession: "My Computer"; the CDROM icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program. B To the Hi-Speed USB cable D. Connect one end of the cable to your computer. E. Connect the other end of the cable to the scanner. F . Press the power switch at the back of your scanner, and wait for the indicator light on the front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady. The system will detect your scanner automatically. Important: When using the templates, make sure you use the correct side up. The correct side up is the side showing the "Microtek" logo facing up. 1 2 3 4 5 6 00 11 2 33 44 5 6 Calibration strip (Keep clear and unobstructed) Calibration strip (Keep clear and unobstructed) Film Alignment Ruler 1 2 3 4 5 C. Insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD for the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program into your CD-ROM drive, and follow the onscreen instructions for installation. D. Restart your computer at the end of all software installation. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 B. Positioning Reflectives Using the 35mm Slide Template Using the 35mm Filmstrip Template To scan reflective originals such as photos, you can use the ScanMaker 1000XL with or without theTMA 1000XL. · If you purchased your ScanMaker 1000XL with the TMA, you will need to use the Black Plate included with your TMA 1000XL package to shield unwanted light. If you purchased your ScanMaker 1000XL without the TMA, simply lift the scanner lid, and place the reflective original to be scanned on the glass surface. Center the photo along the U-shaped ruler of the scanner. MAC: A. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and install the software. Skip this step if you have a newer version of Photoshop Elements already installed on your computer. B. Place the Microtek software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and take note of the following: · For OS X, double-click the ScanWizard Pro installer icon to install ScanWizard Pro first. Next, double-click the MSP installer icon to install the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program. Finally, insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD, and double-click the IT8 installer icon to complete MSP installation. · For OS 9.x, double-click the ScanWizard Pro folder and installer icon to install ScanWizard Pro. Next, double-click the Scanner ICC Profiler folder and installer icon. C. Install the remaining software components, then restart your computer at the end of all software installation. NOTE: After rebooting your Macintosh, the Microtek software will attempt to locate your scanner on the system. Since this is your first install and you have not yet connected the scanner, simply ignore the message that appears and proceed to the next step. F E 6 5 4 3 D 3 4 5 6 2 1 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 · NOTE: If your computer has both HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0) and USB 1.1 ports, connect the cable to the HiSpeed USB port. Use the USB 1.1 port only if your computer does not have Hi-Speed USB. Using the 120 Film Template Using the 4" x 5" Film Template 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 4 3 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 3 4 5 6 5 6 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 For details on how to connect using the alternate FireWire connection, refer to the ScanMaker 1000XL User Guide. With TMA 1000XL & Black Plate 0 Without TMA 1000XL TURN OVER TO CONTINUE 0 1 3 4 5 6 How to Scan: Scanning Photos, Using DIGITAL ICE, and Scanning Film Scanning Non-Damaged Photos 1. Position the photo face down on the upper glass bed, towards the front of the scanner. Center the top along the U-shaped ruler on the scanner. 2. Launch ScanWizard Pro. · If asked to calibrate your scanner, you can skip this section for now and come back to it later. Or, if you wish to perform calibration, see the ScanMaker 1000XL User Guide for more details. · If prompted to set up Color Matching, click OK for now to accept the settings. You can always change the settings at a later time. For more details, see the ScanMaker 1000XL User Guide. 3. In the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro, choose Reflective from the Scan Material menu. 4. Click the Overview button in the Preview window to see a preliminary scan of the image. 5. Select the Scan Frame tool, and choose the area to be scanned by sizing the marquee around the targeted area. 6. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window. Choose the desired image type and resolution, and adjust the scan frame settings if necessary. 7. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction tools. 8. Click the Scan button in the Preview window to start scanning. (The Scan button appears as the "Batch" button when ScanWizard Pro is launched in stand-alone mode in Windows XP .) Do You Need Assistance? Manuals If you have additional questions and need further instruction or information, we provide PDF manuals for: 1. User Guide (printed if scanner is purchased with TMA 1000XL) 2. Using the ScanWizard Pro scanning software 3. Using the bundled third-party software To access the PDF manuals: Insert the scanner's software CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Next, locate and click the Manuals option when the software installer window appears on your screen. Finally, select and click the title of the manual you wish to view. Scanning Damaged Photos (using DIGITAL ICE) 1. If using the scanner without TMA: Follow steps 1 to 7 of the procedures detailed in Scanning Non-Damaged Photos (the column to the left). If the TMA 1000XL is installed: Put the Black Plate on top of the photo to cover it, with the side that reads "This side up" facing up" as described in the , "Using the TMA 1000XL section of this Guide. " 2. To repair rips, tears, and other surface defects from your photo, choose the DIGITAL ICE option in the Settings window that works best for you. Select Normal or Strong. NOTE: DIGITAL ICE Photo Print Technology is designed to work with continuoustone reflective originals such as photos. It is not designed to work with slides, negatives, transparencies, and printed matter. Scanning Positive or Negative Film 1. Select the film you wish to scan, then follow the procedures for positioning transparencies detailed in the "Using the TMA 1000XL " section of this Guide. 2. Launch ScanWizard Pro. 3. If scanning positive film such as 35mm slides: a) Go to the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro and from the Scan Material menu, choose Positive / Positive Film. b) Follow steps 4 to 7 of the procedures detailed in "Scanning NonDamaged Photos" (the first column in this section). c) If the colors in your photo are faded and need restoring, check the Automatic Color Restoration box in the Settings window. d) To complete the scan, click the Scan (or "Batch") button in the Preview window. 3. If scanning negatives: a) Go to the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro and from the Scan Material menu, choose Negative / Negative Film. b) Go to the Settings window and from the Film Type menu, choose the film type that matches the film you use. For more details, refer to a PDF document called "ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual" in your Microtek software CD-ROM and see the Addendum to ScanWizard Pro section. c) Follow steps 4 to 7 of the procedures detailed in "Scanning NonDamaged Photos" (the first column in this section). d) If the colors in your photo are faded and need restoring, check the Automatic Color Restoration box in the Settings window. e) To complete the scan, click the Scan (or "Batch") button in the Preview window. 3. If the colors in your photo are faded and need restoring, check the Automatic Color Restoration box in the Settings window. 4. Click the Prescan button in the Preview window to display a detailed image of the area selected by the Scan Frame tool. A thumbnail of the prescan image appears in the Scan Job Queue window. 5. Click the Scan (or "Batch") button in the Preview window to start scanning. Missing Items If your package is missing items, please call the number below. 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Personal Telephone Assistance 310-687-5930 Visit www.support.microtek.com/gold/ for Telephone Assistance hours. Preview window when scanning positives Before DIGITAL ICE After DIGITAL ICE Preview window when scanning negatives Before you call, please install your scanner and software by following the included instructions, and have the information below ready: 1) Date of purchase 2) Product serial number (on the back) 3) Model name ...