ArtixScan 1100 Hardware User's Guide English English Copyright © 1999 Microtek Lab, Inc. All rights reserved. First Edition: August 1999 I49-002765A Microtek Lab, Inc. 3715 Doolittle Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90278-1226 Sales: 800-654-4160 Internet: http://www.microtekusa.com Tech Support Web Page: http://www.support.microtek.com Microtek International, Inc. 6, Industry East Road 3 Science Based Industrial Park Hsinchu 30077, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: 886-3-5772155 Fax: 886-3-5772598 Internet: http://www.microtek.com Microtek Europe BV Max Euwelaan 68 NL - 3062 MA Rotterdam The Netherlands Tel: 31-10-242-5688 Fax: 31-10-242-5699 Internet: http://www.microtek.nl Contents 1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 1 2 General Installation .......................................................................................................... 4 Unpacking the Scanner .................................................................................... 4 Unlocking the Carriage .................................................................................... 4 Resetting the scanner's SCSI ID ...................................................................... 5 Power-up test ................................................................................................... 5 A. Operating Voltage ....................................................................................... 5 B. Connecting the Scanner to Power Source ................................................... 5 C. Powering up the Scanner ........................................................................... 5 D. Observing the Scanner Boot Process ......................................................... 6 5. Choosing the Scanning Station ........................................................................ 6 Requirements for the Operating Environment ................................................. 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 3 Installation on the Macintosh ........................................................................................... 7 A. Installation for Macintosh computers with built-in SCSI ports ........................ 7 B. Installation for the new G3 Macintosh computers ........................................... 8 C. Installing the software ...................................................................................... 8 4 Installation on Windows 98 / 95 .................................................................................... 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Installing the interface card ............................................................................. 10 Checking the interface card status .................................................................. 10 Installing the software .................................................................................... 11 Connecting the scanner .................................................................................. 11 Termination .................................................................................................... 12 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 12 5 Installation under Windows NT 4.0 ................................................................................ 16 6 Operating the Scanner ................................................................................................... 18 1. Positioning reflective materials ....................................................................... 18 A. General scanning .................................................................................... 18 B. Scanning thick documents ....................................................................... 18 English English 2. Positioning transparent film ............................................................................. 19 Using the Universal Glass Film Holder ........................................................ 19 Using the Main Film Holder ......................................................................... 19 A. Using the Universal Glass Film Holder .................................................. 20 B. Using the 35mm Slide Holder ................................................................. 21 C. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder ........................................................... 22 D. Using the 6 x 9 cm Film Holder .............................................................. 23 E. Using the 4" x 5" Film Holder ................................................................. 24 7 Using the Scanner ICC Profiler Program ....................................................................... 25 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................... 25 2. Calibration target ............................................................................................. 25 3. Taking care of the target .................................................................................. 25 4. Replacing the target ......................................................................................... 25 5. Installing the Scanner ICC Profiler .................................................................. 26 A. For the Macintosh .................................................................................... 26 B. For Windows 98 / 95 / NT 4.0 .................................................................. 26 6. Placing the color target .................................................................................... 26 7. Calibration ....................................................................................................... 27 8. Scanning the target image ............................................................................... 27 9. Aligning the target registration marks .............................................................. 28 A. Aligning the upper-left registration mark ................................................. 28 B. Aligning the upper-right registration mark .............................................. 28 C. Aligning the bottom-right registration mark ............................................ 28 10. Creating a profile ........................................................................................... 29 11. Reference Section for Macintosh .................................................................. 30 A. Menu commands ..................................................................................... 30 B. The Main Window .................................................................................... 31 C. The Calibration Window: Preview and Scan ........................................... 32 D. The Calibration Window: Aligning targets and creating the profile ......... 32 12. Reference section for PC ............................................................................... 33 A. The Main Window .................................................................................... 33 B. The Calibration Window: Preview and Scan ........................................... 35 C. The Calibration Window: Aligning targets and creating the profile ......... 35 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the ArtixScan 1100 scanner! The ArtixScan 1100 is a single-pass, 36-bit, highresolution scanner with dual beds -- the upper bed for scanning reflective materials such as photos and prints, and the lower bed for scanning transparent media such as film, slides, and filmstrips. This manual will help you in the installation and operation of your scanner, and the information provided covers both Macintosh and PC environments for Windows 98 / 95, as well as Windows NT 4.0. See the notes below on how to use the manual, based on the environment in which you operate. · · · If you are operating under the Macintosh environment, go to the General Installation section of the manual, then proceed to Installation on the Macintosh, then go to Operating the Scanner. If you are operating under Windows 98 or Windows 95, go to the General Installation section of the manual, then proceed to Installation on Windows 98 / Windows 95, then go to Operating the Scanner. If you are operating under Windows NT 4.0, go to the General Installation section of the manual, then proceed to Installation on Windows NT 4.0, then go to Operating the Scanner. The last section of the manual provides information on the Scanner ICC Profiler program, which applies to both Macintosh and PC environments, and shows you how to use the program to ensure the most accurate color for your scanner. ArtixScan 1100 Hardware User's Guide 1 English English ArtixScan 1100 Scanner Scanner cover Glass surface Vertical ruler Reflective Material Horizontal ruler A Transparency tray Power switch Power LED (green) Reflective Ready indicator (orange) Transparency Ready indicator (orange) 2 ArtixScan 1100 Hardware User's Guide ArtixScan 1100 Scanner Power connector SCSI 50-pin connector SCSI 25-pin connector ON Terminator switch OFF 6 + ID switch ArtixScan 1100 Hardware User's Guide 3 English English 2 General Installation This section provides information on procedures you need to perform or things to check on your ArtixScan 1100 scanner regardless of the environment in which you operate -- whether it is on the Macintosh or on the PC. The general installation procedures cover the following subjects: 1) unpacking your scanner; 2) unlocking the scanner; 3) resetting the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary; 4) powering up the scanner; and 5) choosing your scanning station. 1. Unpacking the Scanner While unpacking the scanner, inspect the shipping carton for any signs of mishandling or damage. Your scanner's packing carton and padding material has been carefully chosen to prevent damage to the unit in shipping and can withstand a reasonable amount of abuse. Refer to the package contents checklist included with your scanner to ensure that you received all of the parts necessary for scanner setup. Should you observe any damage or missing parts, contact the shipper and your dealer immediately. 2. Unlocking the Carriage To prevent damage to the scanner's moving parts, the scanner carriage is locked into place prior to shipment. You must unlock the carriage before powering up the scanner. Failure to do so may damage the scanner and will void your warranty. Follow the unlocking instructions below: The carriage lock of the ArtixScan 1100 is located on the underside of the scanner. To unlock the carriage, insert a flathead screwdriver or a coin into the locking screw slot and turn the screw a quarter turn counter-clockwise. Once unlocked the screw head will pop out slightly but will remain in the scanner. Note: The scanner must be relocked prior to any future scanner transportation or relocation. 4 ArtixScan 1100 Hardware User's Guide 3. Resetting the scanner's SCSI ID Note: This procedure is provided as a reference, and you may or may not need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner. A SCSI ID is assigned to each SCSI device in your daisy chain to differentiate the devices from one another. The SCSI ID for your Microtek scanner is factory-set to 6. You do not need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner unless another SCSI device on your system (such as an external hard drive, additional scanner, etc.) is using the same number. To change the SCSI ID: Locate the SCSI ID switch, then press the upper opening "-" to decrease the SCSI ID number, or press the lower opening "+" to increase the number. 4. Power-up test All scanners are factory tested. To ensure that your scanner has not been damaged during shipment, however, you will need to perform the following preliminary power-up test. Contact your dealer immediately if the scanner is not in proper working condition. A. Operating Voltage Your scanner is preset to the voltage in your area. There is no need to manually select the voltage; however, make sure that the label next to the power entry module indicates the correct voltage. Contact your dealer if the label indicates an incorrect voltage. B. Connecting the Scanner to Power Source Caution! Make sure your scanner carriage is unlocked prior to connecting it to a power source (refer to step 2). Connect the scanner to a voltage source directly by using the supplied power cord; do not use extension cords. Make sure that the power outlet will not be overloaded when the scanner is turned on, and ensure that other devices requiring significant power are not plugged into the same outlet. Ideally, no other devices should share the scanner's power source. C. Powering up the Scanner The power switch is located on the scanner's front panel. After verifying that the scanner is plugged into a live outlet, turn on the Power Switch. 6 + Valid SCSI ID numbers are 0 to 6. Do not use SCSI ID #7, whic ...