Microtek ArtixScan F1 Instruction Manual

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Step 2: Install Software
Start Here
Installing your Microtek ArtixScan F1
Important: Do not remove the yellow stickers from
your scanner until you are told to do so. You must
install software before connecting your scanner.
Always close any open programs, and turn off Anti-
virus utilities before installing software.
PC:
A. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive, and install the software. Skip this step
if you have a newer version of Photoshop
Elements already installed on your computer.
B. Place the Microtek software CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive, and follow the on-screen
instructions to install the driver and software.
C. Insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD for the
Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program
into your CD-ROM drive, and follow the on-
screen instructions for installation.
D. Restart your computer at the end of all
software installation.
MAC:
A. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive, and install the software. Skip this step
if you have a newer version of Photoshop
Elements already installed on your computer.
B. Place the Microtek software CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive, and double-click the
ScanWizard Pro installer icon to install
ScanWizard Pro first. Next, double-click the
MSP installer icon to install the Microtek
Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program. Finally,
insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD, and
double-click the IT8 installer icon to complete
MSP installation.
C. Install the remaining software components,
then restart your computer at the end of all
software installation.
NOTE: After rebooting your Macintosh, the Microtek
software will attempt to locate your scanner on the
system. Since this is your first install and you have
not yet connected the scanner, simply ignore the
message that appears and proceed to the next step.
Step 1: Unpack Contents
Unpack your scanner package and check
for major components.
1. ArtixScan F1 scanner
2. Hi-Speed USB cable
3. Power code
4. Vinyl Strips
5. Software CDs
6. Film holders
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Step 3: Unlock Scanner
A. Remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker from your scanner.
B. With the scanner power off, tilt the front right corner of
the scanner to see the locking screw at the bottom.
C. Using a screwdriver, 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.
NOTE: To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons),
refer to the ArtixScan F1 Supplement.
Step 4: Connect Scanner
To the power adapter
A. Remove the yellow “Step 4” sticker from
your scanner.
B. Connect the power cord to the back of the
scanner.
C. Plug the power cord into a power source.
To the Hi-Speed USB cable
D. Connect one end of the cable to your
computer.
E. Connect the other end of the cable to the
scanner.
F. Press the power button at the front panel of
your scanner, and wait for the lights to stop
blinking and stay on steady.
The system will detect your scanner
automatically.
NOTE: If your computer has both Hi-Speed USB
(USB 2.0) and USB 1.1 ports, connect the cable to
the Hi-Speed USB port. Use the USB 1.1 port only if
your computer does not have Hi-Speed USB.
Power button
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Position the Scan Material
Position Transparencies
A. To scan standard-size transparent film such as 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 4” x 5” film, or
medium format up to 6 x 17-cm panoramic film: Use the individual film holders provided with
the scanner together with the Main Holder. The entire assembly is then inserted into the lower
compartment (transparency bay) of the scanner. Make sure that the Main Holder is inserted
correct side up.
Using the 35mm Slide Holder with
the Main Holder
Make sure that the red
arrow marks on both
the 35mm Slide Holder
and the Main Holder
are pointing to each
other when the holders
are put together
Assembling the 35mm
Filmstrip Holder with the Main
Holder
Assembling the 4” x 5” Film
Holder with the Main Holder
Assembling the 6 x 22-cm Film
Holder with the Main Holder
B. To scan non-standard-size
transparent film, use the Glass
Holder. Place the film to be
scanned face down on top of the
Glass Holder. Secure the film to
the glass surface if needed with
the vinyl strips provided, and
insert the Glass Holder into the
lower compartment (transparency
bay) of the scanner. Make sure the
Glass Holder is inserted correct
side up.
Calibration strip
(Keep clear and unobstructed)
Calibration strip (Keep clear and unobstructed)
The correct side up is the side showing
the holder labels facing up
The correct side up is the side showing
the holder labels facing up

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Position Reflective Materials
To scan reflective materials such as photos: Raise
the scanner lid, and place the original to be scanned
face down on the scanner glass bed, towards the
front of the scanner. Center the top of the original
along the horizontal ruler of the scanner. Close the
lid, and prepare to scan.
Position the Scan Material (cont.)
ScanWizard Pro
ScanWizard Pro is the scanner controller software for
the ArtixScan F1. The four windows of ScanWizard
Pro are shown here to familiarize you with the interface
and to prepare you for the material in the next section
on “Scanning.” ScanWizard Pro can be launched as a
stand-alone by clicking the program icon, or it can be
launched by using the File-Import or File-Acquire
command from your image-editing program. (On Mac
OS X, ScanWizard Pro can also be launched from the
Applications folder.)
Preview window when
scanning photos (reflectives)
Preview window when
scanning transparencies
Settings window
Info windowScan Job Queue window

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How to Scan: Scanning Photos, Using DIGITAL
ICE, and Scanning Film
Scanning Non-Damaged Photos
1. Position the photo on the upper glass bed, as detailed in the “Position the Scan Material” section
of the Start Here guide.
2. Launch ScanWizard Pro.
• If asked to calibrate your scanner, you can skip this section for now and come back to it later.
Or, if you wish to perform calibration, see the ArtixScan F1 Supplement for more details.
• If prompted to set up Color Matching, click OK for now to accept the settings. You can
always change the settings at a later time. For more details, see the ArtixScan F1
Supplement.
3. In the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro, choose Reflective from the Scan Material menu.
4. Click the Overview button in the Preview window to see a preliminary scan of the image.
5. Select the Scan Frame tool, and choose the area to be scanned by sizing the marquee around the
targeted area.
6. Select the Auto Focus tool, and select the area of the scan frame to which the AF function will be
applied.
7. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window. Choose the desired image type and
resolution, and adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.
8. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction tools.
9. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start scanning. (The Scan button
appears as the “Batch” button when ScanWizard Pro is launched in stand-alone mode in
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Preview window when
scanning positives
Preview window when
scanning negatives
Scanning Non-Damaged Positive or Negative Film
1. Select the film you wish to scan, then follow the procedures for positioning transparent film
detailed in the “Position the Scan Material” section of the Start Here guide.
2. Launch ScanWizard Pro.
3. If scanning positive film such as 35mm slides:
a) Go to the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro and from the Scan Material menu, choose
Positive / Positive Film.
b) Follow steps 4 to 8 of the procedures detailed in “Scanning Non-Damaged Photos” (the first
column in this section).
If scanning negatives:
a) Go to the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro and from the Scan Material menu, choose
Negative / Negative Film. The Negative Scan Settings window appears.
b) Go to the Negative Scan Settings window, choose the film brand, film type, and ISO settings
that match the film you use. For more details, refer to a PDF document called “ScanWizard
Pro Reference Manual” in your Microtek software CD-ROM and see the Addendum to
ScanWizard Pro section.
c) Follow steps 4 to 8 of the procedures detailed in “Scanning Non-Damaged Photos” (the first
column in this section).
4. To complete the scan, click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start
scanning.
How to Scan: Scanning Photos, Using DIGITAL ICE, and Scanning Film (cont.)

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Scanning Damaged Photos or Film (using DIGITAL ICE)
1. For damaged photos, follow steps 1 to 8 in the procedures for “Scanning Non-Damaged Photos”.
For damaged film, follow steps 1 to 3 in the procedures for “Scanning Non-Damaged Positive or
Negative Film”.
2. To repair rips, tears, and other surface defects from your photo or film, choose the DIGITAL ICE
option in the Settings window that works best for you. Select Normal or Strong.
3. If the colors in your photo or film are faded and need restoring, check the Automatic Color
Restoration box in the Settings window.
4. Click the Prescan button in the Preview window to display a detailed image of the area
selected by the Scan Frame tool. A thumbnail of the prescan image appears in the Scan Job
Queue window.
5. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start scanning.
Before DIGITAL ICE
After DIGITAL ICE
How to Scan: Scanning Photos, Using DIGITAL ICE, and Scanning Film (cont.)

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Calibration
The Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program
included with your ArtixScan F1 is used to calibrate
your scanner to achieve consistent and accurate color.
Two industry-standard IT8 color targets are included
for calibration: a Reflective target to calibrate the
upper scan bed for scanning photos; and a
Transparency target to calibrate the lower scan bed for
scanning film.
You will be asked to calibrate your scanner the first
time you run ScanWizard Pro to try to scan. You may
skip calibration to proceed directly to scanning, and
then choose to come back at a later time to perform
calibration.
For more details on calibration, refer to the ArtixScan
F1 Supplement and see the Using the Microtek
Scanner ICC Profiler section.
Reflective target Transparency target
All Off - Scanner is off
Flashing Orange - Warming up
All On - Ready to scan
Problems?
The orange and green LEDs on the front of the
scanner indicate the status of the scanner. On
power up, you should see the following:
First, make sure that you have followed
installation steps 1 through 4. If your problem is
listed here, try the suggested solution.
1. No light comes on when the scanner is turned
on.
Make sure your scanner is connected to your
computer and plugged into a power source.
2. Add/Remove Hardware Wizard appears on
your screen.
Click the “Cancel” button and close the Control
Panel. Disconnect the USB cable from the back
of your computer, and refer to the installation
instructions in this guide.
3. When trying to scan, an error message
appears on your screen that reads, “Can’t Find
Scanners”.
Make sure your scanner is unlocked (see Step 3).
Make sure your scanner is connected to your
computer and plugged into a power source (see
Step 4).
Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard Pro
software.
4. After clicking scan, a blank screen appears.
Make sure your scanner is unlocked (see Step 3).
Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard Pro
software.
5. Having trouble scanning negatives or slides?
Make sure that you have properly inserted the
Main Holder or the Glass Holder, as indicated in
Steps A and B of the “Position the Scan Material”
section of the Start Here guide.
From the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro,
choose Positive or Negative from the Scan
Material menu.
Make sure that the calibration strip is
unobstructed. For location of the calibration strip,
see Steps A and B of the “Position the Scan
Material” section of the Start Here guide.
Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard Pro
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DoYou Need Assistance?
Manuals
If you have additional questions and need further instruction or information, we provide electronic
manuals for:
1. Using your ArtixScan F1 (Supplementary information)
2. Using the ScanWizard Pro scanning software
3. Using the bundled third-party software
To access the electronic manuals: Insert the scanner’s software CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-
ROM drive. Next, locate and click the “Manuals” option when the software installer window appears
on your screen. Finally, select and click the title of the manual you wish to view.
Missing Items
If your package is missing items, please call Microtek Customer Service.
Copyright © 2007 Microtek Interntional, Inc. The following are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies: Microtek, ArtixScan, ScanWizard of Microtek
International, Inc.; DIGITAL ICE of Kodak. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are
the property of their respective holders. Specifications, software and hardware bundles are
subject to change without notice. Delivery of technical support services subject to change
without notice. Not responsible for typographical errors. 051507

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