User manual MICROTEK ARTIXSCAN 2020

Microtek ArtixScan 2020 User's Manual English Copyright 2000 by Microtek International, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Microtek, ScanMaker, and ScanWizard Pro are trademarks of Microtek International, Inc. IBM PC is the trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows and MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other product or company names are trademarks or registered 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. Doc. No. I49-002815, A Microtek Lab, Inc. 3715 Doolittle Drive Redondo Beach, CA 90278-1226 Main: 310-297-5000 Sales: 800-654-4160 FAX: 310-297-5050 BBS: 310-297-5102 Technical Support: 310-297-5151 AutoTech fax back system: 310-297-5101 http://www.microtekusa.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 Microtek Europe B.V. Max Euwelaan 68 NL-3062 MA Rotterdam The Netherlands TEL: 31-10-2425688 FAX: 31-10-2425699 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment (Trade name: ArtixScan 2020, Model name: MRS-2000DL) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient/relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: A shielded interface cable with ferrite cord installed on scanner connector end must be used with this equipment. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ii Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1 Before You Begin .................................................................................................... 1 1. Unpacking your scanner and checking components .......................................................... 1 2. Unlocking the scanner ....................................................................................................... 1 Installation under Windows 95 .............................................................................. 2 1. Installing the interface card ................................................................................................ 2 2. Checking interface card status ........................................................................................... 2 3. Installing software ............................................................................................................. 3 4. Resetting the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary ........................................................................ 5 5. Connecting the scanner ..................................................................................................... 5 6. Checking scanner status .................................................................................................... 6 7. Testing your scanner .......................................................................................................... 7 Troubleshooting for Windows 95 .......................................................................................... 8 Installation under Windows 98 ............................................................................ 10 Troubleshooting for Windows 98 ........................................................................................ 10 Installation under Windows NT 4.0 ...................................................................... 13 1. Resetting the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary ..................................................................... 13 2. Installing the interface card .............................................................................................. 13 3. Checking your Windows NT configuration ...................................................................... 13 4. Installing software ........................................................................................................... 14 5. Connecting the scanner ................................................................................................... 14 6. Testing your scanner ........................................................................................................ 15 Troubleshooting for Windows NT 4.0 .................................................................................. 16 Installation under Macintosh ................................................................................ 17 1. Resetting the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary ...................................................................... 17 2. Connecting the scanner ................................................................................................... 17 3. Installing software ........................................................................................................... 18 4. Scanning images .............................................................................................................. 18 Operating the Scanner ......................................................................................... 19 Performing the power-on self-test ........................................................................................ 19 Positioning a document ....................................................................................................... 19 A: Placing reflective materials ........................................................................................ 19 B: Scanning thick documents ........................................................................................ 21 C: Placing transparent films .......................................................................................... 21 iii English English 1) Using the glass film holder ................................................................................ 2) Using the 35mm batch slide holder ................................................................... 3) Using the 35mm filmstrip holder ....................................................................... 4) Using the 6 x 9 cm batch film holder ................................................................. 5) Using the 4" x 5" batch film holder .................................................................... 22 23 24 25 26 Miscellaneous ...................................................................................................... 27 Returning your scanner for repair ........................................................................................ 27 Locking the carriage ............................................................................................................ 27 Lamp Replacement .............................................................................................................. 27 Components ......................................................................................................... 29 Specifications ....................................................................................................... 31 iv Introduction An image scanner is a device that captures and converts illustrations, graphics, photographs, or text into electronic files that can be edited or enhanced and then incorporated in printed documents or multimedia presentations. The single-pass, 36-bit, high-resolution ArtixScan 2020 has been specifically designed and engineered for the discriminating scanner user, who demands rich, detailed images suitable for any prepress or multimedia need. The ArtixScan 2020 color flatbed scanner scans reflective originals, but also features internal media trays for scanning positive or negative film in a variety of industry-standard formats. The ArtixScan 2020 includes 36-bit throughput capability for delivering images with more image data than 30- or 24-bit scanner are capable of capturing, superior optics and hardware components, as well as Microtek ScanWizard Pro scanner controller software. Before You Begin 1. Unpacking your scanner and checking components Open your scanner package and check the components as stated in your packing list (see page 29). If any component is missing, call Microtek Sales. 2. Unlocking the scanner Your scanner has a locking screw to protect the scanner carriage mechanism during shipping. Before operating the scanner, you need to disengage the locking screw. Using a coin or a screwdriver, turn the locking screw counterclockwise to unlock it. When successfully unlocked, the screw will push out a little. You can check the lock's status by pushing on the screw cap. If the screw springs back, the carriage is disengaged, and the scanner is ready to scan. Basic Requirements For the PC · · · · · · Pentium or compatibles Microsoft Windows 95, 98, or NT CD-ROM drive (internal or external) 16MB RAM (32MB recommended) At least 100MB available hard disk space Super VGA Color display with 256 colors or better For the Macintosh · · · · · · Apple Power Mac or compatibles System 8.0 or higher CD-ROM drive (internal or external) 16MB RAM (32MB recommended) At least 100MB available hard disk space Super VGA Color display with 256 colors or better Turn locking screw counterclockwise to disengage the scanner carriage. 1 Installation under Windows 95 To install under Windows 95, take the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Install the interface card in your computer Check the interface card status Install software Reset the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary Connect the scanner and computer Check the scanner status Test your scanner 2. Checking interface card status When you run Windows 95, the Adaptec AVA2903E SCSI adapter is detected and the driver is automatically installed. Make your Windows 95 CD-ROM ready for use. Some computers may prompt you to load Windows 95 software during your installing AVA-2903E driver. Follow steps below to check. 1. Turn on your computer, click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel. 2. Double-click on the System icon in Control Panel and select Device Manager from the top. 3. Double-click on "SCSI controllers" to display the screen below. 1. Installing the interface card Before installing the interface card supplied with your scanner, make sure you turn off your computer and peripherals. Then follow the steps below: 1. Shut down your computer and unplug the power cord. Next, remove the cover from your computer. 2. Look for an available PCI card slot (typically white or ivory) in your computer. Remove the slot cover, and insert the SCSI card into the slot. Push the card in to make sure it's seated all the way in the slot. The result of the check is displayed here. PCI expansion slots (typically white or ivory) The message "Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI Controller" displays indicates that the driver is installed and the AVA-2903E interface card works properly. If a conflict exists, either of the following will occur: · a yellow exclamation mark appears next to the phrase: Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI Controller - or · nothing is listed under "SCSI Controllers". In either case, refer to the Troubleshooting section. 2 This is important, as an improper card connection will make you unable to use your scanner, and you will then have to remove the computer case and restart the card all over again. Note: In this manual, we use the Adaptec 2903 card as an example. The SCSI card that came with your scanner may be different, check your Microtek scanner dealer. 3. Replace the cover of the computer, then plug the power cord back in. 3. Installing software Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Microtek Scanner Software installer should come up automatically, and list the software available for you. Click on each software program in the order they appear on your screen to install all of the components. Note: If the Microtek Scanner Software is not automatically displayed on the screen, click Start, select Run and type d:\cdsetup (where d: is your CDROM drive). Step 1 Install Microtek ScanWizard Pro · From the RGB Output profiles selection, choose the profiles you need to install. Microtek ScanWizard Pro is the TWAIN driver used for ArtixScan 2020 to communicate with various applications. With the scanner connected, you can run ScanWizard Pro independently or acquire it by another application program. ik 1. Cl c Microtek ScanWizard Pro. The ScanWizard Pro setup program should start running. 2. When you have finished the above selections, the installer program will copy the files to the folder "Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows" under Program file directory. 3. Next, you are prepared to install Microtek Color Matching System (CMS) setup program. Follow the screen instructions to do the following: · From the Display profiles selection, choose the display profiles you want to install. Note: To add other CMS profiles provided by your monitor or printer suppliers, refer to section "Adding Third-party CMS profiles" on page 4. · From the CMYK Output profiles selection, choose the profiles you need to install. 4. The CMS will be installed according to your selections, and then ask you to select the default profile for your system. Choose a default profile you want to install from the different profile selections. 3 For example, from the Default Display profiles selection, choose a default display profile you want. Step 2 Install software application The bundled image editing, OCR, and other applications you receive depend on the scanner model you purchase. Click each option on the installer screen to install the software. Step 3 Install documentation reader Click Adobe Acrobat Reader, then follow screen instructions until installation is complete. Acrobat Reader is necessary for reading the manuals on your CD-ROM. Using the Manuals 5. When you have finished the setup program, click Finish to complete ScanWizard Pro installation. Adding Third-party CMS profiles Other documentations for your scanner are provided on the Microtek CD-ROM. To read the documents, you will be using the Adobe Acrobat Reader program, which is automatically launched when you open the file for the manuals. To open the manuals: Go to Manuals folder, and locate the manual that you wish to view. Doubleclick on the file you want, and the manual is ready to be viewed or printed. If you want to use other CMS profiles that came with your device, take these steps to install either the monitor, or the printer: 1. Launch ScanWizard Pro. 2. In the Preview window, choose Color Matching Setup from the Preferences menu to bring up the Color Matching Setup dialog box. The dialog box displays the information on the topic you have chosen. 3. Click on the Add Profiles button to add other CMS profiles. Once the profiles have been added, its names are listed. 4 4. Resetting the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary This procedure is provided as a reference. You may or may not need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner. A SCSI ID is a number assigned to each SCSI device in your daisy chain to differentiate one from another. The SCSI ID for your Microtek scanner is factory-set to 2. You won't need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner unless another SCSI device on your system (such as external hard drive, additional scanner, etc.) is using the same number. Locate the SCSI ID switch, use a small pin (or a small screwdriver) to press either of the small black openings located above or below the SCSI ID. Pressing the upper opening "-" decreases the SCSI ID number; pressing the lower opening "+" increases the number. 5. Connecting the scanner Before connecting the scanner to your computer, make sure the scanner driver (ScanWizard Pro) is installed. Take the following steps to connect. 1. Shut down your computer. 2. Connect the scanner to your interface card, using the SCSI cable that provided in the scanner package. Make sure your scanner and computer are turned off when you perform the connection. 50-pin connector Terminator switch should be in the "ON" position. SCSI cable 25-pin connector 3. Plug the power cord to the power connector at the back panel of the scanner, and plug the other end of the power cord to your AC power source at wall outlet. 4. Turn on your scanner and wait for all the light on the front panel to stop blinking. Press the power switch to turn on/off the scanner. Valid SCSI ID numbers are 0 to 6. Do not use SCSI ID #7, which is used to carry out a self-test for the scanner and make the carriage move back and forth. SCSI ID #8 and #9 are also not used. 5. Then power up your computer. 5 6. Checking scanner status When running Windows, ALWAYS turn on the scanner before the computer. If you don't, Windows will not be able to "see" your scanner. 1. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel. 2. Double-click on the System icon in Control Panel and select Device Manager from the top. 3. The screen that appears displays the message "Microtek Scanners". Double-click it, the scanner model you connected shows under it. Terminator You will definitely need a terminator if you are hooking up your PC on a daisy chain with two or more SCSI devices through the SCSI interface card. ArtixScan 2020 has a internal terminator switch located at the back panel of the scanner. The message "Microtek Scanners" displays, indicating the scanner is installed. Terminator switch Terminator is preset depending on your daisy chain. In this case, set the terminator switch to the "OFF" position; the third-party terminator should be connected on the last SCSI device. If your system can't find your scanner, maybe SCSI conflict happens between your scanner and other SCSI device. To resolve the conflict, refer to Troubleshooting for Windows 95 on page 8. Note: If your scanner is located at the last device, the terminator switch should be in the "ON" position. In this case, third-party terminator is not required. PC Scanner SCSI device Third-party terminator SCSI cable (25-50 pin) SCSI cable (25-50 pin) Set the terminator switch to the "OFF" position. 6 7. Testing your scanner 1. Restart Windows 95. Before you restart the computer, make sure your scanner is on and ready. 2. Click Start, Programs, Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows, and then select Scanner Test. 4. Place a reflective document face down on the scanner glass. Center the top of the document along the horizontal ruler on the scanner. Horizontal ruler 5. Click the Flatbed or the TMA button on the Microtek Scanner Test program screen. A preview of your image will be displayed in the Microtek ScanTest window. This indicates the Scanner Test was successful and the scanner is now ready to scan. 6. Close and exit Microtek ScanTest program. For more details on how to operate your scanner with ScanWizard Pro, refer to the file ScanWizardPro.pdf in the folder Manuals on the CDROM. 3. When started up successfully, the screen below appears. The Scanner Model shows the scanner connected to your computer along with the scanner's SCSI ID. The "aic78xx" message indicates you are using Adaptec SCSI interface card. The Flatbed button is used for previewing reflective material. The TMA button is used for previewing transparent material. The SCSI Check acts as a SCSI probe to verify the location of your scanner and the scanner ID. The Reconfigure Equipment allows the system to update its own internal reference file and is useful when you have changed your setup or reconfigured your system. 7 Troubleshooting for Windows 95 After installing the interface card in your computer and connecting the scanner, you may find yourself unable to use the scanner. This is usually due to any of the situations described below: Situation A 4. Click on the Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI Controller option, and then click Properties . 5. Select Resources from the top. The dialog box gives you information about the Interrupt Request (IRQ) and Input/Output (I/O) address settings, including whether a conflict happens. 6. If a conflict exists in Input/Output option, then click Change Setting. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select a different range. Situation B Situation C Situation D See details situations. Your interface card is not properly seated in the PCI card slot on your computer. Your interface card conflicts with another device. Windows 95 cannot recognize your interface card. If your interface card and scanner do not seem to be working properly. below for resolving the individual Resolving situation A Power down your computer, remove the AVA2903E interface card from your computer. Then reinstall it, make sure the card is seated all the way in and secured into the PCI card slot. The PCI card slot normally appears in white or ivory. Resolving situation B If conflicts happen, the message shows here. Currently no conflicts happen. 1. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel. 2. Double-click on the System icon in Control Panel and select Device Manager from the top. 3. Double-click on "SCSI controllers" to display the dialog box below. 7. Next, select the Interrupt/Request option, click Change Setting, and use the Up/Down arrow keys to select different IRQ number. If all of IRQs are taken, you need to contact your dealer or computer manufacturer to help on how to free up an IRQ in this range. A yellow exclamation mark appears next to the message "Adaptec AIC7850 PCI SCSI Controller". Click the Up/Down arrow buttons to select IRQ. 8 8. When the settings are all correct, click OK to save the modifications. The dialog box should now show the correct Interrupt Request and Input/Output address settings. If you're asked to shut down your computer, select No, then click Close. You will be asked whether you wish to restart your computer. Click Yes and restart your computer. Resolving situation C 6. In the next menu, make a note of the Input/ Output (I/O) range setting, as well as Interrupt Request (IRQ) number that Windows recommends you. 1. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add New Hardware. 3. Click Next and select No for "Do you want Windows to search for your new hardware?". 4. From the next menu, select SCSI controllers and click Next. Write this message down on a piece of paper for handy reference. 7. When the "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box appears, click Finish. 8. Continue until the installation is completed. Windows 95 will then ask if you want to shut down your computer. Select No. 9. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel. 10. Double-click on the System icon in Control Panel and select Device Manager from the top. 11. Double-click on "SCSI controllers" to check whether conflict happens. 5. Select Adaptec on the left and "Adaptec AHA294X/AIC-78XX PCI SCSI Controller" on the right. Click Next. If conflict exists, following the steps of Resolving Situation B (see page 8) to reset it. 12. When settings are all correct, click OK to save the modifications. The dialog box should now show the correct Interrupt Request and Input/ Output address settings. If you're asked to shut down your computer, select No, then click Close. You will be asked whether you wish to restart your computer. Click Yes and restart your computer. Resolving situation D See the section Technical Tips of Installation Guide that came with your AVA-2903E interface card. 9 Installation under Windows 98 Windows 95 and 98 installation is very similar...Windows 98 just makes it easier to install your interface card and software. 1. Install the AVA-2903E interface card (Refer to Step 1 on page 2) Note: Windows 98 should automatically detect your new hardware and install the proper drivers, upon restarting your computer. 2. Check interface card status (Refer to Step 2 on page 2) Note: If a conflict exits, refer to "Troubleshooting for Windows 98" on this page. 3. Install your software (Refer to Step 3 on page 3) 4. Reset the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary (Refer to Step 4 on page 5) 5. Connect the scanner (Refer to Step 5 on page 5) 6. Test your scanner (Refer to Step 7 on page 7) Troubleshooting for Windows 98 After installing the interface card in your computer and connecting the scanner, you may find yourself unable to use the scanner. This is usually due to any of the situations described below: Situation A Resolving situation B 1. Cl c Start, Settings, and select Control Panel. ik 2. Double-click on the System icon in Control Panel and select Device Manager from the top. 3. Double-click on "SCSI controllers" to display the dialog box below. Your interface card is not properly seated in the PCI card slot on your computer. Your interface card conflicts with another device. Windows 98 cannot recognize your interface card. If your interface card and scanner do not seem to be working properly. Situation B Situation C Situation D See details below for resolving the individual situations. Resolving situation A A yellow exclamation mark appears next to the message "Adaptec AIC7850 PCI SCSI Controller". Power down your computer, remove the AVA2903E interface card from your computer. Then reinstall it, make sure the card is seated all the way in and secured into the PCI card slot. The PCI card slot normally appears in white or ivory. 4. Click on the Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI Controller option, and then click Properties. 10 5. Select Resources from the top. The dialog box gives you information about the 3 resources: Interrupt Request (IRQ), Memory Range, and Input/Output range. Any conflict in the 3 resources is detected and displayed in the "Conflicting device list". 6. To resolve the conflict, uncheck "Use automatic settings", then click to modify the individual resource, one after another, until the message "No conflicts" appears in the Conflicting device list. For example, to resolve the Memory Range conflict, take these steps: a) At the Resource type, double-click on the Memory Range string, the Edit Memory Range dialog box is displayed. 7. When you get a "No conflicts" message is in the Conflicting device list, the Memory Range conflict is resolved. Take the similar procedures on the Interrupt Request (IRQ) and Input/ Output Range resources. If all of IRQs are taken, you need to contact your computer dealer to help on how to free up an IRQ for you. Currently no conflicts happen. Uncheck "Use automatic settings" first. If conflict happens, the message shows here. 8. W hen the settings are all correct, clickOK to save the modifications. The dialog box should now show the correct Interrupt Request, Memory Rang, and Input/Output address settings. b) At the Value entry, use the Up/Down arrow keys to select a different range. Click the Up/Down arrow buttons to select different range. If you're asked to shut down your computer, select No, then click Close. You will be asked whether you wish to restart your computer. Click Yes and restart your computer. 11 Resolving situation C 1. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add New Hardware. 3. Click Next and select No for "Do you want Windows to search for your new hardware?". 4. From the next menu, select SCSI controllers and click Next. 6. When the "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box appears, click Finish. 7. When installation is complete. Windows 98 will then ask if you want to shut down your computer. Select No. 8. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel. 9. Double-click on the System icon in Control Panel and select Device Manager from the top. 10. Double-click on "SCSI controllers" to check whether conflict happens. If conflict exists, follow the steps of Resolving Situation B (see page 10) to reset it. 11. When settings are all correct, click OK to save the modifications. The dialog box should now show the correct Interrupt Request, Memory Range, and Input/Output address settings. If you're asked to shut down your computer, select No, then click Close. You will be asked whether you wish to restart your computer. Click Yes and restart your computer. Resolving situation D 5. Select Adaptec on the left and "Adaptec AIC7850 PCI SCSI Controller" on the right. Click Next. See the section Technical Tips of Installation Guide that came with your AVA-2903E interface card. 12 Installation under Windows NT 4.0 If you are using Windows NT 3.51, refer to the document For Windows NT 3.51 in the folder Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows in the Programs menu. To install under Windows NT 4.0, take the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Reset the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary Install the interface card in your computer Check your Windows NT configuration Install software Connect the scanner and computer Test your scanner 1. In Windows NT, click on the Start menu, go to Programs, Administrative Tools (Common), and select Windows NT Diagnostics. This will bring you to the following partial screen shot: 2. Click on the Resources tab to bring up the following screen: Part of the above procedures, especially to hardware installation should refer to the previous pages (Installation under Windows 95 section). Descriptions below follow installation sequence, but concentrated on Windows NT 4.0 The "aic78xx" message indicates you are using AVA-2903E SCSI interface card. Number 05 appears, indicating IRQ 5 is in use. 1. Resetting the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary You may or may not need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner. For more details on how to reset your scanner's SCSI ID, refer to Step 4 on page 5. 2. Installing the interface card Before installing the interface card supplied with your scanner, make sure you have turned off your computer and peripherals. Then refer to Step 1 on page 2. At this screen you see a list of IRQs that are currently in use. By clicking on the I/O Port button at the bottom of the screen, you can see a list of I/O addresses that are in use. 3. Checking your Windows NT configuration When you run Windows NT, the Adaptec AVA2903E SCSI Host Adapter is detected and the driver is automatically installed. Follow the steps below to check. This I/O address is used by AVA-2903E interface card. I/O Port button. 13 From the two screens, you have seen the available IRQ and I/O address for use with the AVA-2903E interface card. If the message "aic78xx" is not listed on the screen, indicating the SCSI driver is not installed; refer to the Troubleshooting section. Step 2 Install software application The bundled image editing, OCR, and other applications you receive depend on the scanner model you purchased. Click each option on the installer screen to install the software. Step 3 Install documentation reader 4. Installing software 1. Launch Windows NT 4.0, log in as Administrator. 2. Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CDROM drive. The Microtek Scanner Software installer should come up automatically, and list the available software for you. Click on each software program in the order they appear on your screen to install all software components. Note: If the Microtek Scanner Software Installer is not automatically displayed on the screen, click Start, select Run and type d:\cdsetup (where d: is the drive letter of your CD-ROM). Step 1 Install Microtek ScanWizard Pro Click Adobe Acrobat Reader, then follow screen instructions until installation is completed. Acrobat Reader is necessary for reading the manuals on your CD-ROM. 5. Connecting the scanner Make sure your scanner and computer are turned off before connection begins. See Step 5 on page 5 to connect the scanner and computer. 50-pin connector Microtek ScanWizard Pro is the TWAIN driver used for ArtixScan 2020 to communicate with various applications. With the scanner connected, you can run ScanWizard Pro independently or acquire it by another application program. 1. Click Microtek ScanWizard Pro . The ScanWizard Pro setup program should start running. 2. When you have finished the above selections, program will copy the files to the folder "Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows" under Program file directory. 3. Next, you are prepared to install Microtek Color Matching System (CMS) setup program. Fore more details on CMS installation, refer to the step 3 on page 3 SCSI cable 25-pin connector Set the terminator switch to the "ON" position. 14 6. Testing your scanner 1. Restart Windows NT. Before you restart the computer, make sure your scanner is on and ready. 2. Click Start, Programs, Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows NT, and then select Scanner Test. 3. When started up successfully, the screen below appears. 4. Place a reflective document with faced down on the scanner glass. Center the top of the document along the horizontal ruler on the scanner. 5. Cl c t eFlatbed or TMA button on the ik h Microtek Scanner Test program screen. A preview of your image will be displayed in the Microtek ScanTest window. This indicates the Scanner Test was successful and the scanner is now ready to be used. 6. Close and exit Microtek ScanTest program. For more details on how to operate your scanner with ScanWizard Pro, refer to the file ScanWizardPro.pdf in the folder Manuals on the CDROM. Horizontal ruler The Scanner Model shows the scanner connected to your computer along with the scanner's SCSI ID. The "aic78xx" message indicates you are using Adaptec SCSI interface card. The Flatbed button is used for previewing reflective material. The TMA button is used for previewing transparent material. The SCSI Check acts as a SCSI probe to verify the location of your scanner and the scanner ID. The Reconfigure Equipment allows the system to update its own internal reference file and is useful when you have changed your setup or reconfigured your system. 15 Troubleshooting for Windows NT 4.0 After installing the interface card in your computer and connecting the scanner, you may find yourself unable to use the scanner. This is usually due to any of the situations described below: Situation A Note: Although IDE CD-ROM drives are not SCSI, because of the way the driver is implemented, Windows NT 4.0 will still list it on this screen. 4. Click on the Drivers tab, and click on the Add... button to select Adaptec on the left and "Adaptec AHA-294X/AHA-394X or AIC-78XX PCI SCSI Controller" on the right to install. Your interface card is not properly seated in the PCI card slot on your computer. The AVA-2903E SCSI driver is not properly installed in your computer. Situation B See details below for resolving the individual situations above. Resolving situation A Power down your computer, remove the AVA2903E interface card from your computer. Then reinstall it, make sure the card is seated all the way in and secured into the PCI card slot. The PCI card slot normally appears in white or ivory. Resolving situation B 1. Restart your computer. Start up Windows NT 4.0. 2. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel. 3. In the Control Panel window, find SCSI Adapters and double click it. A window like the following will appear. The Adaptec 2903E SCSI driver is not listed here. 5. Click OK to bring up the following screen. The Adaptec card should now be listed as "Adaptec AHA-294X/AHA-394X or AIC78XX PCI SCSI Controller", indicating the driver is installed. 6. Restart your computer. Start up Windows NT 4.0, follow the step 3 on page 13 to check Windows NT configuration. The Devices screen will list any SCSI controllers that may already have installed in your computer. 16 Installation under Macintosh To install under Macintosh, take the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. Reset the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary Connect the scanner and computer Install software Scan images 2. Connecting the scanner 1. Shut down your computer. 2. Connect the scanner to your computer, using the SCSI cable that provided in the scanner package. Make sure your scanner and computer are turned off when you perform the connection. 1. Resetting the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary This procedure is provided as a reference. You may or may not need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner. A SCSI ID is a number 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 2. You won't need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner unless another SCSI device on your system (such as external hard drive, additional scanner, etc.) is using the same number. Locate the SCSI ID switch, use a small pin (or a small screwdriver) and press either of the small black openings located above or below the SCSI ID. Pressing the upper opening "-" decreases the SCSI ID number; pressing the lower opening "+" increases the number. 50-pin connector Set the terminator switch to the "ON" position. SCSI cable 25-pin connector 3. Plug the power cord to the power connector at the back panel of the scanner, and plug the other end of the power cord to your AC power source at wall outlet. 4. Turn on your scanner and wait for all the LED indicators on the front panel stop blinking. Press the power switch to turn on/off the scanner. Valid SCSI ID numbers are 0 to 6. Do not use SCSI ID #7, which is used to carry a self-test for the scanner and make the carriage move back and forth. SCSI ID #8 and #9 are also not used. 17 5. Then power up your Macintosh. 3. Installing software Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, and double-click the CD-ROM when it appears on your Macintosh desktop. Follow the program in the order to install all of the components. Step 1 Install software application ArtixScan 2020 provides two options for scanning. Choose either the 666 dpi option for low-resolution scanning, or the 2000 dpi option for high-resolution scanning. Refer to the section Operating the Scanner for placing your scan material. 4. Place the image to be scanned on your scanner, then click on the Overview button. 5. ScanWizard Pro now performs a quick preview of the image on your scanner. When the preview image appears, you can resize the floating dotted boarder around the image to determine the final size of the actual scan. The bundled image editing, OCR, and other applications you receive depend on the scanner model you purchase. Open the application folder from the screen, then double-click on the appropriate installer icon to install the program. Step 2 Install Microtek ScanWizard Pro Double-click on the ScanWizard Pro folder to open it, then double-click on the ScanWizard Pro Installer icon to install the program. During installation, you will be asked to choose Adobe Photoshop (version 5.0 recommended) and set up Color Matching System. For details, see ScanWizard Pro User's Manual. Step 3 Install Adobe Acrobat Reader Double-click on the Acrobat Reader folder to open it, then double-click on the English icon to install the program. 4. Scanning images 1. Launch your image-editing software. 2. When ScanWizard Pro starts up and appears on your screen, you will see the Settings and Preview windows. 3. Select the scanner model with resolution from the Scanner menu. Choose low or high resolution type for scanning. 6. To scan the image, click on the Scan button. The image is then delivered to your imageediting program, where the image can be edited further or saved as a file. Using the Manuals Other documentations for your scanner are provided on the Microtek CD-ROM. To read the documents, you will be using the Adobe Acrobat Reader program, which is automatically launched when you open the file for the manuals. To open the manuals: Go to Manuals folder, and locate the manual that you wish to view. Doubleclick on the file you want, the manual is ready to be viewed or printed. 18 Operating the Scanner In this section, you will learn the following topics. · · Performing the power-on self-test Positioning a document A: Placing reflective materials B: Scanning thick documents C: Placing transparent films 1) Using the glass film holder 2) Using the 35mm batch slide holder 3) Using the 35mm filmstrip holder 4) Using the 6 x 9 cm batch film holder 5) Using the 4" x 5" batch film holder Positioning a Document A. Placing Reflective Materials 1. Lift the document cover. 2. Place your document faced down on the scanner glass. Center the top of the document along the horizontal ruler on the scanner. Performing the Power-on Test The power-on test is a quick self-checking mechanism that the scanner carries out after you turn it's power on. This is what happens after the scanner is turned on: 1. POWER indicator (green LED) on the front panel of the scanner lights up. 2. The two READY indicators (orange LED) beside the POWER indicator will start flashing briefly. After a 30-second warm-up period, the scanner carries out a self-test, with the scanner carriage slowly moving back and forth at half an inch distance. If self-test is passed, the two READY indicators stay lit. Note: If POWER and READY indicators are malfunction, call Technical Support for help. 3. At this time, the scanning lamp inside the scanner should stay lit as well. The lamp only goes off if the scanner is left on for more then 2 hours and is not used. Note: If the scanner lamp doesn't come on, starts to flicker, or gets dim, call for help. For high-resolution scanning: Place your document faced down on the scanner glass in the area that labeled "HIGH RESOLUTION" on the ruler. Shaded area represents high resolution range. 3. Lower the scanner cover. You are now ready to scan. 19 For reflective material with registration pins scanning: 1. Push to fit the rail underneath the edge with registration pins of the glass surface. Registration pins 3. Face down the document, align it with the registration pins on the rail. Rail 2. Make sure the rail is firmly seated on the glass surface. 20 B. Scanning Thick Documents 1. Lift the scanner cover high enough so that there is enough room to place the document faced down on the scanner glass. Center the top of the document along the horizontal ruler on the scanner. C. Placing Transparent Films To scan transparent film, you have 2 ways: · By using the transparency tray together with the glass film holder for scanning nonstandard-sized transparent film. Transparency tray Glass film holder For high-resolution scanning: Place your · document faced down on the scanner glass in the area that labeled "HIGH RESOLUTION" on the ruler. By using the transparency tray together with the individual holders for scanning a particular type of standard-sized transparent film, such as 6 x 9 cm film, 4" x 5" film, individual 35mm slides, or 35mm filmstrips. Shaded area represents high resolution range. Transparency tray 4" x 5" batch film holder 2. Lower the scanner cover. You are now ready to scan. Note: The transparency tray should only be pulled out a little, not completely away from the scanner. 21 1) Using the glass film holder 1. To scan non-standard-sized transparent film, place the film faced down on top of the glass surface of the glass film holder. 2. Place the vinyl strip on the edges of your transparency. 3. Pull the transparency tray out a little, then place the glass film holder into the transparency tray. For high-resolution scanning: Place the film faced down on the glass surface in the area that labeled "HIGH RESOLUTION" on the holder. HIGH RESOLUTION mark For transparent film with registration pins scanning: Note: Push the holder back to place, make sure it is firmly seated in the transparency tray. 4. Gently push the transparency tray back in. a) Insert the rail underneath the edge of the glass film holder, and make sure it's seated in place. Rail b) Place the film faced down on the glass surface, align it with the registration pins on the rail. 22 2) Using the 35mm batch slide holder 2. Pull the transparency tray out a little, then place the 35mm batch slide holder into the transparency tray. 1. Insert the individual 35mm slides to be scanned into the 35mm batch slide holder. Note: Push the holder back to place, make sure it is firmly seated in the transparency tray. 3. Gently push the transparency tray back in. For high-resolution scanning: Insert the slides into the holder in the area that labeled "HIGH RESOLUTION" on the holder. 23 3) Using the 35mm filmstrip holder For high-resolution scanning: Insert the 35mm filmstrip into the holder in the area that labeled "HIGH RESOLUTION" on the holder. 1. Insert the 35mm filmstrip to be scanned into the 35mm filmstrip holder. a) Push to open the 5-piece 35mm filmstrip holder. 2. Pull the transparency tray out a little, then place the 35mm filmstrip holder into the transparency tray. b) Place the 35mm filmstrip in the holder. Note: Push the holder back to place, make sure it is firmly seated in the transparency tray. 3. Gently push the transparency tray back in. c) Pull to close the 5-piece 35mm filmstrip holder. 24 4) Using the 6 x 9 cm batch film holder For high-resolution scanning: Insert the films into the holder in the area that labeled "HIGH RESOLUTION" on the holder. 1. Insert the film to be scanned into the 6 x 9 cm batch film holder. a) Push to open the holder. 2. Pull the transparency out a little, then place the 6 x 9 cm batch film holder into the transparency tray. b) Place the films in the holder. Note: Push the holder back to place, make sure it is firmly seated in the transparency tray. 3. Gently push the transparency tray back in. c) Pull to close the holder. 25 5) Using the 4" x 5" batch film holder For high-resolution scanning: Insert the films into the holder in the area that labeled "HIGH RESOLUTION" on the holder. 1. Insert the films to be scanned into the 4" x 5" batch film holder. a) Push to open the holder. 2. Pull the transparency tray out a little, then place the 4" x 5" batch film holder into the transparency tray. b) Place the films in the holder. Note: Push the holder back to place, make sure it is firmly seated in the transparency tray. 3. Gently push the transparency tray back in. c) Pull to close the holder. 26 Miscellaneous Returning your scanner for repair Your scanner has been built to exacting standards. Just like any piece of electrical equipment, however, your scanner or the delicate parts in it are subject to wear and tear and may malfunction for any number of reasons. If your scanner needs to be serviced or repaired, do the following: For U.S. users: Locking the carriage You need to lock the scanner carriage if you wish to ship back your scanner for any reason. The carriage must be locked to prevent the mechanism from moving during shipping and getting damaged in the process. In addition, you need to pack the scanner in the original box in which it came. No scanner will be accepted in a packaging other than the authorized Microtek packing box. If your box is lost, call Microtek Sales to purchase a new one. Important: Microtek will not be liable for scanners that are damaged during transit because the carriage had not been locked or was not packed in the original or authorized packaging. Locking the scanner for shipping · · · Call 310-297-5151 to obtain an RMA number from Microtek Technical Support. Lock the carriage. Pack the scanner in the original box without any software, and send the interface card and cables (only if applicable and asked to do so). If you have lost the original box, you will need to buy one from Microtek for a nominal fee. Send the scanner to Microtek Lab, Inc., 3715 Doolittle Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, Attention RMA number [put the RMA number here]. · 1. Turn the scanner power off and then back on. The carriage will move forward a bit and then return to its standby position. 2. When the carriage stops moving, using a coin or a screwdriver, turn the locking screw clockwise to lock it. Be sure that the carriage is in the standby position before you proceed this step. Otherwise, the carriage won't be locked properly and can get damaged during shipping. Important: Make sure the RMA number is on the outside address label and is visible. Packages without an RMA number or with the wrong RMA number on the outside of the box will be refused and returned to sender. For Canadian users: Call Microtek Technical Support. You will be given an RMA number and address to where your scanner can be sent for repair. For users in parts other than the U.S. or Canada: Call your authorized dealer for further instructions. Turn locking screw clockwise to lock the scanner carriage. 3. Make sure the carriage is locked, then turn off the scanner. 27 Lamp Replacement The lamp inside your scanner is not user serviceable and should be replaced if it does not come on or begins to flicker/dim after some time. If the lamp requires replacement, call Microtek Technical Support to get a Repair Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, and send the scanner in for lamp replacement. Outside the U.S. and Canadian, call your authorized Microtek dealer for lamp replacement. 28 Components 1 9 10 6 2 11 7 3 12 8 4 13 5 1. ArtixScan 2020 scanner 2. SCSI cable (25-50 pin) 3. Power cord* 4. AVA-2903E SCSI interface card 5. Rail (optional) 6. User's Manual 7. Warranty card 8. Microtek CD-ROM 9. Glass film holder 10. 35mm batch slide holder 11. 35mm filmstrip holder 12. 4" x 5" batch film holder 13. 6 x 9 cm batch film holder * Depending on the voltage condition for individual marketing areas, your power cord may have a different look. 29 Scanner cover Horizontal ruler Vertical ruler Glass surface Transparency tray Power switch Busy indicator Ready indicator Power indicator Power connector SCSI 25-pin connector SCSI 50-pin connector Terminator switch ID switch 30 Specifications Product Name: Model number: Type: Resolution: ArtixScan 2020 MRS-2000DL Desktop, Flatbed 666 dpi(H) x 2000 dpi(V) ±1 dpi on A3 area; 2000 dpi x 2000 dpi on high-resolution area 12 bits per color 12 S/3 color Low-Resolution mode: Tx* gray: 12 ms/line Rx* gray: 14 ms/line Tx* color: 15 ms/line Rx* color: 17 ms/line Speed mode line/gray color: 15 ms/line Preview: 30s whole area High-Resolution mode: Tx* gray: 18 ms/line Rx* gray: 28 ms/line Tx* color: 26 ms/line Rx* color: 38 ms/line Speed mode line/gray color: 32 ms/line Preview: 32s whole area Transmission speed: 2 Mbyte/sec. Warm up time: Power Supply: Voltage Frequency: Maximum: Scanning Area: Minimum: Minimum 1 line, 2 pixels in gray and color, 16 pixels in lineart. Law-Resolution mode: Rx*: 305 x 458 mm (A3 +, 18") Tx*: 9.5" x 12" High-Resolution mode: Rx*: 101.6 x 458 mm (4" x 18") Tx*: 4" x 12" 35 sec. 3 min. for image quality level 100 V to 240 V (-10% to 10%) 47 Hz to 63 Hz Sample depth: Calibration time: Scanning speed: Power Consumption: 45W max. Dimensions: Weight: 493.9 x 239.3 x 735.4 mm 26 kg * Rx: Reflective mode Tx: Transparency mode 31