Microtek ScanMaker 1000XL Plus Instruction Manual

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Step 2: Install Software
Start Here
Installing your Microtek ScanMaker 1000XL Plus
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.
Step 1: Unpack Contents
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Unpack your scanner package and
check for major components.
1. ScanMaker 1000XL Plus
2. USB cable
3. Power cord
4. Software CDs/DVDs
5. TMA 1600-III (Optional)
5-1. TMA 1600-III unit
5-2. Black Plate
5-3. 35mm Slide Template
5-4. 35mm Filmstrip Template
5-5. 120 Film Template with Black Plate
5-6. 4" x 5" Film Template
5-7. Film Alignment Ruler
MAC:
A. Place the Adobe DVD into a 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/DVD
(ScanPotter) into a drive, and double-click the
ScanPotter installer icon to install ScanPotter.
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.
PC:
A. Place the Adobe DVD into a 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/DVD into a
drive, and follow the on-screen instructions to
install the scanner driver and software.
C. Restart your computer at the end of all
software installation.
NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not
come up automatically, double-click the following in
succession: “My Computer”; the CD-ROM (or DVD-ROM)
icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program.
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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
ScanMaker 1000XL Plus User Guide.
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 switch at the back of your scanner, and wait
for the indicator light on the front panel to stop blinking and
stay on steady.
The system will detect your
scanner automatically.
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Using theTMA 1600-III
NOTE: If you purchased a standard ScanMaker 1000XL Plus without the TMA 1600-III, see only the section on
positioning reflective materials without the TMA 1600-III, on page 5.
I. Installing theTMA 1600-III
1. Make sure that the scanner power is turned off.
2. Remove the scanner lid, then attach the TMA 1600-III by sliding the posts at the rear of the TMA 1600-
III into the holes.
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3. Plug the connector of the TMA 1600-III into the scanner’s
15-pin accessory port.
II. Unlocking the TMA 1600-III
1. Remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker from the TMA
1600-III.
2. Look for the locking knob at the base of the TMA
1600-III.
3. Turn the locking knob counterclockwise to the
unlock position “ ”.
NOTE: If you need to transport your TMA 1600-III, you will have to
lock it back. For more details, please see the ScanMaker 1000XL
Plus User Guide.

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Positioning the Scan Material
A. Positioning Transparencies
• To scan standard-size transparent film such as 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 4”x5” film, or 120 film:
Use the individual film templates included with the TMA 1600-III package. Make sure the templates are
oriented correctly on the scanner glass surface, with the Microtek logo on the templates facing up. Keep
the calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of obstruction at all times.
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Important:
When using the templates, make sure
you use the correct side up. The correct
side up is the side showing the
“Microtek” logo facing up.
Calibration strip
(Keep clear and unobstructed)
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Using the 35mm Filmstrip Template
Using the 120 Film Template Using the 4” x 5” Film Template
Using the 35mm Slide Template

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Film Alignment Ruler
Calibration strip
(Keep clear and unobstructed)
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• To scan non-standard-size transparent film, use the Film Alignment Ruler included with the TMA 1600-
III package. Place the Film Alignment Ruler on the scanner glass surface. Then place the film to be
scanned face down on the scanner glass surface, centering the film along the Film Alignment Ruler.
Make sure you keep the calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of obstruction at all times.
B. Positioning Reflective Materials
To scan reflective materials such as photos or prints, you can use the ScanMaker 1000XL Plus with or
without the TMA 1600-III.
• To scan with the TMA, you will need to use the Black Plate included with your TMA 1600-III package
to shield unwanted light.
• To scan without the TMA, simply lift the scanner lid, and place the reflective original to be scanned on
the glass surface. Center the photo along the U-shaped ruler of the scanner.

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Basic Scanning for PC Users
Scanning Photos
1. Position the photo face down on the scanner glass surface,
towards the front of the scanner. Center the top along the U-
shaped ruler on the scanner.
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 ScanMaker 1000XL Plus User Guide in
your Microtek Software CD/DVD 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 ScanMaker 1000XL Plus User Guide
in your Microtek Software CD/DVD.
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. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window. Choose the desired image type and
resolution, and adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.
7. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction tools.
8. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window or on the scanner unit to start scanning.
Window
Expansion button
Preview window
Settings window
Smart-Touch
button (Scan)
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Scanning Positive or Negative Film
1. Select the film you wish to scan, then follow the procedures for
positioning transparent films detailed in the “Positioning the Scan
Material” section of this 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 7 of the procedures detailed in “Scanning
Photos”.
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/DVD and see the Addendum to ScanWizard Pro
section.
c) Follow steps 4 to 7 of the procedures detailed in “Scanning Photos”.
4. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window or on the scanner unit to start scanning.
Preview window
Settings window
Negative Scan Settings window
Basic Scanning for PC Users (cont.)
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Basic Scanning for Mac Users
1. Place the scan material.
•To scan a photo, place the photo on the upper glass bed, as detailed in the “Positioning Reflectives”
section in this guide.
•To scan film, use the film holder, as detailed in the “Positioning Transparencies” section in this
guide.
2. Launch ScanPotter as a stand-alone by clicking on the program icon, or by selecting it from the
application folder in your Mac OS X system.
3. In the Scan Source options menu, depending on the scan material you are using, choose either Reflective
for photos, Negative Film for negatives, or Positive Film for transparencies and slides.
4. Specify your scanning requirements in the Scanner Settings column.
a) Select the appropriate image type (e.g., RGB Color) in the Color Type as your image output type.
- Select Color to scan the image in color.
- Select Grayscale to scan the image in grayscale.
- Select Black & White to scan the image in black-and-white.
b) Select a desired resolution in the Resolution for your image output resolution.
c) Select Automatic Detection or a desired dimension in the Scan Frame as your preview image size.
5. Click the Preview button to perform a preliminary scan of the image in the Preview window.
6. If necessary, resize the scan frame (floating dotted rectangle) around the image by dragging on the
square spots on the edge or on the corner of the scan frame to determine the final size of the actual
scan.
7. If necessary, specify file settings for your output image files, using the options offered in the File Saving
Settings column.
8. If necessary, click the Image Settings button to switch to a window in which you can select a preset
image effect to the image directly or adjust image quality manually by using the additional image
correction tools.
9. Click the Scan button to start scanning.
NOTE: For details on scanning photos and film, see the ScanMaker 1000XL Plus User Guide in the Microtek Software CD/
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Basic Scanning for Mac Users (cont.)
Click the Image Settings button
to switch to a window where
contains a composite display of
nine-image-effects (Filter
column) and additional image
correction tools (Additional
Adjustment column) for your
scanned image.
Click the Scan Settings button to
switch back to the default control
panel of ScanPotter
Scan frame
(enclosed by dotted lines)
Preview window when
scanning slides
Preview window
when scanning
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Problems?
The green LED on the front panel indicates the status of
the scanner. The orange LED beside it stands for power
and should always stay on steady when the scanner is
on.
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 or ScanPotter
software.
On - Ready to scan Flashing - Scanning Off - Call Tech Support
4. After clicking scan, a blank screen appears.
Make sure your scanner is unlocked (see Step 3).
Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard Pro or ScanPotter
software.
5. Having trouble scanning negatives or slides?
Make sure that you have properly inserted the templates,
as indicated in the “Positioning the Scan Material” section
of this guide. The templates should be placed correctly on
the scanner glass surface, with the “Microtek logo” on the
templates facing up.
From the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro, choose
Positive or Negative from the Scan Material menu.
From the ScanPotter, go to the Scanner Settings column,
then click the Scan Source drop-down menu to select
either the Positive Film or Negative Film option.
Make sure that the calibration strip is unobstructed. For
location of the calibration strip, see the “Positioning the
Scan Material” section.
Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard Pro or ScanPotter
software.
Calibration
Reflective target
Transparency target
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READY indicator (Green)
POWER indicator (Orange)
NOTE: This section is only available for the PC users who have installed the Microtek’s MSP utility,
and use the IT8 color target to generate scanner ICC profiles.
The Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program
included with your scanner package is used to calibrate
your scanner to achieve consistent and accurate color.
The industry-standard IT8 color target for MSP program
you received depends on the scanner configuration that
you purchased. If the IT8 color target is included with
your scanner package, you may use the IT8 color target
to calibrate the scanner for scanning photos or 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.
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For more details on calibration, refer to the section “Using the
Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP)” in the scanner’s User Guide in
your Microtek Software CD/DVD.