Microtek ArtixScan 1800f Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2002 by Microtek International, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Microtek®, ArtixScanTM, 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. Adobe® and Acrobat® are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other products or name brands are trademarks of their respective holders. Important Documents that you scan may be protected under copyright law. The unauthorized use of such documents could be a violation of the rights of the copyright holder. Microtek bears no responsibility for the unauthorized use of copyrighted materials. To obtain optimal results from the Microtek scanning software and user's manual, you should be familiar with such Windows concepts as pointing, clicking, dragging, and selecting from menus and dialog boxed. If these things are new to you, refer to your Microsoft Windows User's Guide. I49-003455 A August 2002 Microtek Lab, Inc. 16941 Keegan Avenue Carson, CA 90746 USA TEL: 310-687-5800 http://www.microtekusa.com Microtek International, Inc. No. 6, Industry East Road 3 Science-Based Industrial Park Hsinchu 300, Taiwan TEL: +886-3-5772155 FAX: +886-3-5772598 http://www.microtek.com Microtek Europe B.V. Klompenmaker Str. 76 3194DE Hoogvliet-RT The Netherlands TEL: +31-10-242-5688 FAX: +31-10-242-5699 http://www.microtekeurope.com ii Contents Introduction 1 System Requirements ........................................................................ 1 Environmental Requirements ............................................................ 2 Unpacking the Scanner Taking a Closer Look .......................................................................... Unlocking the Scanner ....................................................................... Shipping the Scanner .................................................................. 3 4 5 5 Installation 6 Installing the Scanner Software ........................................................ 6 Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer ........................................ 7 Using the FireWire Cable .............................................................. 7 Using the USB Cable .................................................................... 9 Positioning Your Originals 11 Positioning Reflective Materials ....................................................... 11 Positioning Transparent Film ........................................................... 12 Using the Glass Holder .............................................................. 13 Using the Other Film Holders .................................................... 14 A. Using the 35mm Slide Holder ........................................ 15 B. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder .................................. 15 C. Using the 6 x 9 cm Film Holder ...................................... 17 D. Using the 4" x 5" Film Holder ........................................ 18 Your First Scan 19 Performing Color Calibration 21 The Color Calibration Target ............................................................ 21 Positioning Your Target ..................................................................... 21 A. Positioning the Reflective Target ............................................ 22 B. Positioning the Transparent Target ......................................... 22 Calibrating Your Target ..................................................................... 23 Loading a Profile .............................................................................. 24 Specifications Additional Documentation in the CD-ROM Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 25 25 26 iii iv Introduction The ArtixScan 1800f is a single-pass, dual interface (FireWire and USB 2.0), 48-bit, high-resolution scanner with two scanning 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. The ArtixScan 1800f is specifically designed for graphic arts and imaging professionals. This manual will help you in the installation and operation of your scanner, and the information provided covers both Macintosh and PC environments. System Requirements · CD-ROM drive (for installing software) · Color display with 24-bit color output capability · 128MB RAM or more recommended FireWire · PC · Mac - Pentium II or later with built-in FireWire port or FireWire card installed - Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP - iMac DV or new G3/G4 with built-in FireWire support - Mac OS 9.x USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 features backward compatibility to USB 1.1) · PC · Mac - Pentium II or later with USB 1.1 port or with USB 2.0 card installed - Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP - iMac or G3/G4 with built-in USB 1.1 port - Mac OS 8.6, or 9.x ArtixScan 1800f Installation and Operation Manual 1 Environmental Requirements Before unpacking your scanner, make sure that the location where the scanner will be installed is large enough to allow for easy operation. · · · · · · · · Make sure that the operating environment for the scanner is free of dust and other contaminants. Allow adequate ventilation space (no less than 38.1" or 15 cm) around the scanner. Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface that is not subject to vibration. Make sure that the scanning surface will not be exposed to direct sunlight or other sources of bright light. Avoid placing the scanner close to sources of extreme cold or heat. Avoid connecting the scanner to a power source that might experience power surges. Avoid positioning the scanner in the path of heavy traffic where it may get bumped. Place the scanner within 3 feet of the computer. Use the FireWire cable or the USB 2.0 cable that came with your scanner. Once the scanner has been placed in a suitable location and is ready to be connected to the host computer, it is time to proceed with installation of the necessary hardware and software components for the scanner. 2 ArtixScan 1800f Installation and Operation Manual 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 have been carefully chosen to prevent damage to the unit in shipping and can withstand a reasonable amount of pressure. Refer to the enclosed packing list to ensure that you received all of the parts necessary for scanner setup. If there are any damaged or missing parts, contact Microtek's customer service department. 1 3-1 3-2 2 1. 1 1. 2 2. 4 1. 3 1. 4 2. 3 2. 4 3. 3 3. 2-1 2-4 3-3 1 2. 2 3. 1 3. 6 1. 5 1. 4 1. 3 1. 6 2. 2 1. 1 1. 4 2. 3 2. 2 2. 1 2. 5 2. Fire Wir 2-5 e 2 1. 3-4 3-5 3-6 2 2. 1 1. 1 2. 2 1. 2-2 1 1. 2-6 2-3 3-7 1. ArtixScan 1800f scanner 2-1. FireWire card 2-2. FireWire cable 2-3. USB 2.0 cable (backward compatibility to USB 1.1) 2-4. Power cord 2-5. Microtek CD-ROM (ScanWizard Pro) 2-6. Documentation: includes ArtixScan 1800f Installation and Operation Manual, ScanWizard Pro User's Guide, ScanWizard Pro Quick Reference, and other inserts. 3-1. Glass Holder 3-2. 35mm Slide Holder 3-3. 35mm Filmstrip Holder 3-4. 6 x 9 cm Film Holder 3-5. 4" x 5" Film Holder 3-6. Main Holder 3-7. Vinyl Strip (10 pcs) ArtixScan 1800f Installation and Operation Manual 3 Taking a closer look Vertical ruler Scanner lid Horizontal ruler Glass surface (Upper scan bed) Transparency tray (Lower scan bed) Power button Power indicator (green) Reflective Ready indicator (amber) Transparency Ready indicator (amber) Power connector FireWire ports (2) USB 2.0 port (1) 4 ArtixScan 1800f Installation and Operation Manual Unlocking the Scanner Before you start to operate the scanner, the scanner should be unlocked. To unlock the scanner, follow the steps below: 1. Look for the unlocking screw at the bottom of the scanner. 2. Using a screwdriver or a coin, 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. Shipping the Scanner If you have to transport 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. Turn the scanner back on. The scanner's carriage will move to the standby position in 5 minutes. 3. When the indicators on the front of your scanner stop blinking, use a screwdriver or a coin and then push and turn the locking screw clockwise to the locked position. When the screw has been tightened, this indicates that your scanner is locked. 4. Turn off your scanner. The scanner is now ready for transport. ArtixScan 1800f Installation and Operation Manual 5 Installation This section provides information on the scanner connection procedures. Installing the Scanner Software Before connecting the scanner to your computer, follow the steps below to install the scanner software: 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. For Macintosh users:* When the Microtek CD-ROM icon appears on your Macintosh desktop, doubleclick on this icon to open it. The software installer screen 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 to install all the software components. When you install ScanWizard Pro, the installer program will install the Color Matching System driver program and ask you to perform Color Matching for your monitor and printer. The Color Matching System feature ensures color consistency from the initial input phase when an image is captured by the scanner, to the final output process when the image is output to your monitor or printer. Note: If the software installer screen does not come up automatically, doubleclick the following in succession: "My Computer" on your Windows desktop; the CD-ROM icon; and then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program. 3. Restart your computer when the software installation is complete. *Caution: For Macintosh users, 1. Make sure the additional software you have is already installed in your computer before installing the scanner software. 2. Make sure that all virus protection software is turned off before installing the scanner software. Once the scanner software installation is finished, remember to re-enable the virus protection software. 3. For iMac users, please visit Apple's website at http://www.apple.com/imac/ to download and install any iMac updates you may require. 6 ArtixScan 1800f Installation and Operation Manual Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer The ArtixScan 1800f comes with both FireWire and USB 2.0 built-in interfaces. You may choose either FireWire (IEEE-1394) or USB 2.0 as the interface for connection between the scanner and computer. (You can use only one interface at a time.) Using the FireWire Cable Before connecting the scanner, check to see if your computer system is FireWireready (i.e., your scanner can be connected to the computer using the FireWire cable provided.) System is FireWire-ready · For Macintosh users, your computer should have been equipped with a built-in FireWire port. This port should be designated with the FireWire symbol " " shown to the left. · For PC users, the FireWire card should be installed and should 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 separate documentation included with your scanner package. Alternatively, you can use the USB 2.0 interface to connect your scanner. For FireWire-ready Systems: 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. ArtixScan 1800f Installation and Operation Manual 7 2. Connect the scanner to your computer, using the provided FireWire cable. Connect one end of the FireWire cable to your computer's FireWire port, and connect the other end of the cable to the scanner's FireWire port. For Macintosh users The latest Macintosh computers (i.e., G3, G4, etc.) are equipped with a built-in FireWire port, usually labeled with the " " logo. For PC users 3. Press the power button on the front panel, and wait for the lights to stop bli ...