User manual MICROTEK PC SPL SMI800 0305

[. . . ] Supplement ScanMaker i800 features, scenarios, and information Getting to Know Your ScanMaker i800 The ScanMaker i800 is a high-resolution, high-performance scanner for reflective and transparency scanning. It features 9600 x 4800 dpi, 48-bit color, legal-size scan bed (8. 5" x 14"), dual FireWire and Hi-Speed USB interfaces, and eight Smart-Touch buttons (including a convenient Power button) on the front panel to automate scanner functions. The built-in Transparent Media Adapter, together with Microtek's EZ-LockTM Film Holders, let you scan film and transparencies up to 8" x 12" in size. The ScanMaker i800 also offers the exclusive PictuRescueTM system, with built-in DIGITAL ICE and ColoRescueTM for reconstruction and color restoration of photos and film. [. . . ] The shiny base of the 4" x 5" film should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the filmstrip should be facing up. a) Push on the side to open the lid. b) Place the film face down into the holder. c) Pull down the side to close the lid. 2. Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 4" x 5" Film Holder towards the back of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface. To make sure the auto multiframe cropping feature performs correctly, place the holder on the scan bed, correctly oriented and showing the side with the Microtek logo face up. Align the red arrows so that the holder's front edge is flush against the top ruler of the scanner. Keep calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of any obstruction "Microtek" logo 14 ScanMaker i800 Supplement E. Using the Film Alignment Ruler To scan non-standard-size film such as 8" x 10" film, use the Film Alignment Ruler, which allows you to scan film up to 8" x 12" in size. 1. Place the Film Alignment Ruler towards the back of the scanner on the scanner glass surface. Calibration strip Important: Align the Film Alignment Ruler firmly against the top ruler of the scanner, with the ruler oriented correctly and with the correct side up. During placement of the Ruler, make sure that the calibration strip on the Ruler is kept clear and free of obstruction at all times. 2. Place the film (non-standard size film) to be scanned on the scanner glass surface, and center the film along the Film Alignment Ruler on the scanner. ScanMaker i800 Supplement 15 Scanning Scenarios The following pages provide various scenarios for scanning with the ScanMaker i800, including the following: · Scanning regular, non-damaged photos (1): This scenario can also be your first scan in order to familiarize yourself with scanning basics. It makes use of the Standard Control Panel in ScanWizard 5. Scanning regular, non-damaged photos (2): This scenario is similar to above but uses the Advanced Control Panel in ScanWizard 5. Scanning damaged photos: This scenario utilizes DIGITAL ICE for reconstructing damaged photos. Three methods are available for launching this function: through the DIGITAL ICE button on the front panel of the scanner; through the Automatic Reconstruction option; and through the Manual Reconstruction option. The last two methods are accessed through the Advanced Control Panel in ScanWizard 5. Scanning regular, non-damaged film: This scenario details the steps for scanning film. It makes use of the Advanced Control Panel in ScanWizard 5. Scanning damaged film: This scenario utilizes DIGITAL ICE for correcting flaws that may be present in your slides, negatives, and transparencies. It makes use of the Advanced Control Panel in ScanWizard 5 · · · · 16 ScanMaker i800 Supplement Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos (1) This scenario uses the Standard Control Panel. Raise the scanner lid, and place the photo to be scanned face down on the scanner glass surface. Position the top end of the photo towards the back of the scanner. Note: For the automatic cropping feature to work correctly during the preview scan of your photo, make sure the Black Mat is attached on the scanner lid before you launch ScanWizard 5. Double-click the ScanWizard 5 icon ( ) on your desktop to launch the ScanWizard 5 Standard Control Panel. [. . . ] Recommended resolution for DIGITAL ICE is 1200 dpi. c) Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary. 28 ScanMaker i800 Supplement 7. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools. Choose the "DIGITAL ICE" option that works best for you. [. . . ]