UMAX Mirage II Color Scanner Operation Manual Thank you for purchasing the color scanner. With the color scanner, you can easily scan A3 size documents and photographs into your computer and maintain them as electronic copies. Main Features: · High Resolution and Density Range: High resolution and density range define a high-end flatbed scanner. Your scanner offers an ultra high maximum resolution of 9800 dpi, producing better gamma transformation, and a more accurate detection of highlight and shadow details, thereby allowing even distribution of colors. Power Twin Lens: Your scanner offers a dual-lens feature that enables users to choose between two optical resolutions: 700 x 1400 dpi and 1400 x 2800 dpi. It is like having two scanners in one machine. The extended optical resolution is extremely helpful when scanning small images, such as 35mm slides. High Scanning Speed, Low Acoustic Noise: Your scanner can complete a color preview in a few seconds. In fact, when compared to drum scanners, your scanner has proved to be five times faster in color scan speed tests. The scanner's micro stepping technology greatly increases scanning speed and at the same time reduces noise level. Transparency Adapter: It allows the scanning of films, slides and transparencies up to the full-size scanning area: 11.4" x17". (Most scanners available in the market cannot scan up to the maximum scanning area in the transparency mode). Proprietary Image Noise Reduction: Your scanner uses a sealed optical system design that blocks dust particles and excess reflections from penetrating the optical unit, thereby overcoming image and optical noise and ensuring sharp, true-life images. · · · · System Requirements: 486DX or higher (68030 processor or Power Macintosh for Mac users), CD-ROM drive, hard drive with 20MB free disk space, 4MB memory, Microsoft Windows 3.1 or 95 (Mac OS 7.0 or later for Mac users), Windows-compatible keyboard, display and mouse. Recommended: SVGA or higher graphics card. Part No.: 830373-01 0298_e i Trademarks IBM, PC/AT and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-Windows, MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and brand names mentioned in this documentation are trademark properties of their respective holders. Copyright © 1998 All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission. Contents of this publication are subject change without notice. ii Contents Quick Start Guide ..............................................................................................................iv Chapter 1: Getting Started................................................................................................. 1 Before You Begin...............................................................................................................1 Unpacking Your Scanner................................................................................................ 1 Static Electricity Precautions .......................................................................................... 1 A Glance at Your Scanner ................................................................................................. 2 Preparing the Scanner....................................................................................................... 3 Unlock the Optical Assembly of the Scanner.................................................................. 3 Testing the Scanner........................................................................................................ 3 Changing the SCSI ID Number....................................................................................... 4 Installing Transparency Adpater to your Scanner.............................................................. 4 Unlock the Optical Assembly of the Transparency Adapter ........................................... 6 Care and Maintenance Tips .............................................................................................. 6 Chapter 2: Macintosh Installation..................................................................................... 7 Connecting Scanner to your Computer ............................................................................. 7 Installing the Software ....................................................................................................... 7 Scanning with Scan Frames.............................................................................................. 8 Multiple Scanning Using the A3/ 35mm Slide Tray......................................................... 9 Chapter 3: PC Installation................................................................................................ 11 Interface Card Installation................................................................................................ 11 Connecting the Scanner to the Computer ....................................................................... 12 Installing the Software ..................................................................................................... 13 Scanning with Scan Frames............................................................................................ 14 Multiple Scanning Using the A3/ 35mm Slide Tray....................................................... 15 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Tips.................................................................................... 17 General Approach ........................................................................................................... 17 LED Indicators .................................................................................................................18 System Hang ................................................................................................................... 19 Appendix A: Installing An ASPI-Compatible Card......................................................... 21 Checking the SCSI Addresses ..................................................................................... 21 Resetting the Address of the Scanner .......................................................................... 21 Checking the Terminators............................................................................................. 22 Connecting the Computer and Scanner ....................................................................... 22 Installing the Software for PC Users............................................................................. 23 Appendix B: Scanner Specifications.............................................................................. 25 Glossary ............................................................................................................................ 27 iii Quick Start Guide This section serves as a quick reference to the connection and installation procedures for your scanner. 1. Unpacking your Scanner Unpack your scanner. Make sure that all the scanner system hardware, software, cabling and documentation items indicated on the packing list are present. 2. Install Transparency Adapter a) Remove the screws on the hinge frame. b) Slide the transparency adapter in such way that the supporting posts move into the narrow sections of the holes. c) Insert the screws into the holes of the hinge frame and fasten them firmly. iv d) Plug the transparency adapter (multi-pin D-SUB) end of the cable from the transparency adapter into the transparency adapter connector port on the back of your scanner. 3. Unlock your Scanner and Transparency Adapter Before using your scanner ensure that the carriage locks of transparency adapter and scanner are in the unlock position. Likewise, turn both the carriage locks of transparency adapter and scanner to the locked position, to avoid damaging the optics during transportation. Carriage Lock for transparency adapter: Insert a coin into the screwhead to either unlock or lock the transparency , Carriage Lock for Scanner: Pull and turn this carriage lock to either lock , or unlock the scanner main body. 4. Connecting the Interface Card (for PC users only) a) b) c) Turn off your computer and remove the computer's housing cover. Locate an available 16-bit slot. Insert the SCSI card by pressing it gently but firmly into the slot. Make sure it is firmly seated in the slot. d) Replace the computer's housing cover. v Note: If you already have a SCSI card installed on your computer: When installing the software, you will be asked to choose TYPICAL or CUSTOM installation. Choose CUSTOM and select "Adaptec or other ASPI Compatible Interface Card" when installing the scanner driver. Otherwise, the scanner will not work properly. 5. Connecting the SCSI Cable Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI interface card and the other end of the SCSI cable to the scanner. If your scanner is not chained to other SCSI devices or at the end of the SCSI chain, please connect the terminator to the remaining SCSI port of your scanner. 6. Connecting the Power Connect the appropriate end of the power cord to the scanner and the other end to a grounded power outlet. When you turn the scanner on, it will automatically perform a power-on selftest. When the selftest is completed, the power and ready indicators glow steadily . Connect the SCSI Cable To an outlet 7. Powering Up a) b) Turn the scanner power switch on. When the Ready indicator is on, your scanner is ready to use. Turn on your computer. Power Switch vi 8. Software Installation We recommend that you install your image editing software first. Then, MagicScan. a) b) Insert UMAX MagicScan CD into your CD-ROM drive. Win95 users - click on the Start button and click on Run... Win3.1/NT users - you can access Run... by clicking on the File menu in Program Manager and then click on Run... In the Run dialog box, type d:\setup. If your CD-ROM drive is designated by another drive, please type the appropriate letter in the Run dialog box. c) Mac users - Double-click on the MagicScan installer icon to start installation. Follow the on-screen instructions to completely install MagicScan. About this manual This manual is divided into chapters and appendices. The chapters give instructions on all aspects of installation, troubleshooting, and basic scanner maintenance. The appendices contain relevant technical information for your reference. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Appendix A Appendix B gives instructions and tips on scanner preparation, handling and routine scanner maintenance. gives instructions on scanner connection to a Macintosh computer and the corresponding software installation. gives instructions on scanner connection to an IBM PC compatible and the corresponding software installation. gives troubleshooting tips for possible problems with the scanner. gives instructions for installing an ASPI-compatible interface card. lists specifications for the scanner. A Glossary and an Index are also included for easy reference. vii Chapter 1: Getting Started Your scanner is extremely user-friendly. Hardware and software installation can be completed in a few steps. In minutes you can start operating your scanner and obtain impressive results. This chapter tells you how to prepare your scanner for connection and installation. It also gives some handling precautions and general care measures to ensure that your scanner will stay in top condition at all times. Before You Begin Unpacking Your Scanner Ensure that your package contains all the hardware, software, cabling and documentation you ordered. Check for any damage that may have occurred while the package was in transit. If there are any missing or damaged items in your scanner package, contact your dealer or the carrier of your package immediately. Static Electricity Precautions Static electricity (in your body) can cause damage to the electronic components on the scanner's printed circuit board or the computer's interface card. Therefore, you need to discharge static build-up from your body before handling any card or component outside of its anti-static packaging. To protect your equipment from static discharge, you are advised to closely follow these measures below: ! Discharge any static build-up in your body by touching a grounded or anti-static surface (such as a large metal object or the silver-toned expansion slot covers at the rear of your computer.) Do this prior to removing any electronic components from their anti-static bags. When handling any electronic components, avoid touching any metal part of the component such as the gold "fingers" that plug into the expansion slot. It is best to handle system components either by their edges or by their mounting brackets. ! 1 A Glance at Your Scanner Take a few minutes to becom ...