Microtek Medi-7000 User manual

Film Imaging Digitizer
User's Manual
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Preface
Copyright
© 2022, Microtek International, Inc., all rights reserved. This document may not
be reproduced or copied in any way, stored electronically, or translated into any
language, without the permission of Microtek International, Inc.
Trademarks
Microtek, ScanMaker, ArtixScan, ScanWizard and ColoRescue are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Microtek International, Inc. All other trademarks or
registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Specications,
software and hardware bundles are subject to change without notice. Not
responsible for typographical errors.
Disclaimer
The contents of this manual have been checked carefully for accuracy, and every
effort has been made to ensure that there are no errors. However, Microtek
makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of the contents of this document and
reserves the right to make changes to the contents without prior warning.
I49-005482, A
January 2022
Microtek International, Inc.
6, Industry East Road 3, Science Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], https://www.microtek.com

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WEEE Compliance Statement
Microtek International, Inc. operates under full compliance with the WEEE
Directive. Among the requirements of the Directive are the marking of any
applicable equipment placed in the EU market with the WEEE symbol, a crossed
out wheeled bin as shown at left; demonstration of the implementation of a take-
back program; and meeting recycling targets.

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Safety Precautions
Before using your digitizer, read the following safety guides carefully, which
detail the proper operation of the digitizer and its accessories to prevent injuries
or damage to users or equipment.
Meanings of Symbol Signs
This indicates hazardous situation which, if not paid
attention, could result injury or damage to users or
equipment.
This indicates hazardous situation which, if not pay
attention, could result serious injury or death to users.
Power Supply:
• Use a power source only with a power rating specied on the marking label.
• Ensure to turn off the power of each device before connecting or
disconnecting the cables.
• Insert the plug completely into the outlet, as a loose connection may cause
arcing and result in re.
• Ensure to hold the plug or connector to disconnect the cable; otherwise,
if you pull the cable only, it may damage the core wire and result in re or
electric shock.
• Place and route the power supply cord such that it is not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to the cord near the power plugs, convenience receptacles, and at
the point where it exits from the outlet.
• When the digitizer is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet.
Moving and Storing the Film Digitizer:
• Always ensure that the digitizer is stored properly before shipping or moving
it. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product
to overturn when moving.
• Do not hit or drop the digitizer. The digitizer may be damaged if it receives
a strong jolt, which may result in re or electric shock if the digitizer is used
without being repaired.
• Do not place the digitizer on any slippery, slanted, or unstable surface. The
product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to people as well as serious
damage to the product.
CAUTION
WARNING

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• Do not use the digitizer near water. Never spill liquid of any kinds on the
product, or it may result in electric shock or other hazards.
• This digitizer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that produce
heat.
• Do not store the digitizer in which it may be exposed to direct sunlight.
Using the Digitizer
• Before using the digitizer, make sure the area of the front cover is clear from
any objects that may cause jams inside.
• When using the digitizer, if your hairs have been jammed into the front cover
of the digitizer, turn off the power switch immediately. Do not attend to
remove your hairs from the front cover when the digitizer is still turned on.
Maintenance and Service:
•When the digitizer is going to be cleaned, ensure to turn off the power
of each device and unplug the power cable from the AC outlet.
• When you need a repair service, unplug the digitizer from the power outlet
and consult qualied service personnel.
• When replacement parts are required, use replacement parts that are
specied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
parts.
• For safety reasons, ensure to inspect the device before using it. In addition,
carrying out a regular inspection at least once a year.
WARNING
This is Class A Product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................................2
Safety Precautions ..............................................................................5
Knowing about Your Film Digitizer .....................................................9
Features of the Medi-7000 ................................................................. 9
System Requirements ...................................................................... 10
UnpackingYour Film Digitizer ........................................................... 11
Looking for Damage ........................................................................ 11
Unpacking Package Contents............................................................ 11
Package Contents ........................................................................... 14
How to Repack Your Film Digitizer for Shipping................................... 15
Taking a Closer Look .........................................................................17
Front View ..................................................................................... 17
Rear/Side View ............................................................................... 18
AssemblingYour Film Digitizer..........................................................19
Installing the Feed Tray.................................................................... 19
Installing the Output Tray................................................................. 20
InstallingYour Film Digitizer..............................................................21
Installing the Software..................................................................... 21
Connecting the Film Digitizer ............................................................ 22
To the Power Cord .................................................................... 22
To the Hi-Speed USB Cable ........................................................ 22
DigitizingYour X-ray Film ..................................................................24
Positioning Your X-ray Film .............................................................. 24
Using ScanWizard Medi .................................................................. 26
Scanning X-ray Films in Auto-Scan Mode ..................................... 26
A. Scanning with Default Settings......................................... 26
B. Scanning with Customized Settings................................... 28
Scanning X-ray Film in Smart-Scan Mode ..................................... 30

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Care and Cleaning .............................................................................31
Cleaning the Glass Surface............................................................... 31
Cleaning the Diffuser ....................................................................... 32
Cleaning the Rollers......................................................................... 32
Maintenance ......................................................................................33
Appendix ...........................................................................................34
Fixing Film Jams ............................................................................. 34
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 35
Specications ................................................................................. 36

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Knowing aboutYour Film Digitizer
The Medi-7000 is a sheet-fed lm digitizer that can easily convert X-ray lms
into digital images for storage and management and makes it convenient to view
and share for the professionals. The Medi-7000 can digitize a variety of sizes of
X-ray lms, up to 14" x 35", and allows to archive them in different le formats
as needed. With great imaging capabilities, the Medi-7000 ensures that each
scan can capture the details presented in the lm and thus offers the great image
quality to the professionals.
Features of the Medi-7000
The Medi-7000 comes with several important features, including the following:
• Premium Image Quality — With a high optical resolution of 600 dpi, a
dynamic range of 4.0 Dmax, and the 16-bit grayscale, the Medi-7000 allows
users to get better image details in just seconds.
• Energy-saving LED light source — Adopting LEDs as the light source, when
the digitizer is detected by the system, there are no requirements for any
warm-up time before carrying out the scan, which boots your productivity
and reduces energy costs amazingly. With its stable performance, the image
quality will remain consistent even after used for a certain period of time.
• Various sizes of x-ray lms — The Medi-7000 covers various sizes of sheets
or x-ray lms from 2.5" x 2.5" to 14" x 35", which offers more exibility to
digitize old records or x-ray lms.
• Ultra high scanning speed — The Medi-7000 increases your productivity with
fast scanning speed, which is less than 10 seconds at 300 dpi for grayscale
scans.
• Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port — Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) is capable of high
data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbit/sec.
• Easy to operate, clean and maintain — The Medi-7000 requires virtually no
routine maintenance and no daily cleaning, which is ideal for busy radiology
departments.
• Microtek ScanWizard Medi software — The friendly user interface of
ScanWizard Medi stores x-ray pictures in a computer readable format,
offering an easy and quick access and management.
— Auto scan: With this feature, the Medi-7000 automatically performs a
scan job once when it detects a X-ray lm put on the Feed Tray. No
matter a novice or an expert can start scanning immediately.
— Auto crop: This feature automatically detects the size of the original
image, crops the full scan frame to t the image, and removes unwanted
black borders.

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— Auto density: This feature enables the digitizer to optimize the image
density automatically when scanning a X-ray lm. It automatically
denes the lightest and darkest pixels in a scanned image and then
redistribute the intermediate pixel values proportionately.
— Customized exposure: This manual setting tool allows you to customize
an exposure time for the scanned image. It enhances the visibility of
extreme dark lm, delivering a better scanning result and improving the
quality of scanned les.
System Requirements
In order to use your Medi-7000, your computer must satisfy the following system
requirements:
• CD-ROM drive (for installing software)
• Color display with 24-bit color output capability
• 512 MB RAM or above
• Pentium IV PC or higher with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port
• Microsoft Windows 7, 8 or 10