Microtek ScanMaker 4 User manual

Microtek
ScanMaker 4
User’s Manual

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Doc.No.I49-002071,C
May 1999
Microtek Lab, Inc.
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Main: 310-297-5000 Sales: 800-654-4160
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Technical Support: 310-297-5151
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment (Trade name: ScanMaker 4, Model name: MRS-1200TP) has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient/relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: A shielded interface cable with ferrite cord installed on scanner connector end must be used with this equipment.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................ 1
Before You Begin .................................................................................................... 1
Installation under Windows 95/98.......................................................................... 2
1. Installing the interface card................................................................................................2
2. Checking interface card status ........................................................................................... 2
3.Installing software.............................................................................................................. 3
4. Resetting the scanner’s SCSI ID if necessary ........................................................................ 3
5. Connecting the scanner ..................................................................................................... 4
6. Checking scanner status .................................................................................................... 4
7. Testing your scanner.......................................................................................................... 5
Troubleshooting for Windows 95/98 ..................................................................................... 6
Installation under Windows NT 4.0......................................................................... 8
1. Resetting the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary........................................................................ 8
2. Installing the interface card................................................................................................8
3.CheckingyourWindowsNTconfiguration......................................................................... 8
4.Installing software.............................................................................................................. 9
5. Connecting the scanner ..................................................................................................... 9
6. Testing your scanner........................................................................................................ 10
TroubleshootingforWindowsNT4.0 .................................................................................. 11
Installation under Macintosh ................................................................................ 12
1. Resetting the scanner’s SCSI ID if necessary ...................................................................... 12
2. Connecting the scanner ................................................................................................... 12
3.Installing software............................................................................................................ 13
4.Scanningimages ..............................................................................................................13
UsingtheManuals ...............................................................................................................13
Operating the Scanner .......................................................................................... 14
Performing the power-on test .............................................................................................. 14
Positioningadocument ....................................................................................................... 14
A: Placing reflective materials........................................................................................ 14
B:Scanningthickdocuments ........................................................................................ 14
C:Placingtransparentfilms........................................................................................... 15
Usingtheuniversalglassfilmholder....................................................................... 15
Usingthemainholder............................................................................................ 16
a)Using the 35mm batch slideholder.................................................................. 16
b)Usingthe 35mm batch filmstrip holder............................................................ 16

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c) Using the 4" x 5" batch film holder .................................................................. 16
d)Using the 6 x9 cm batch film holder ............................................................... 17
Miscellaneous....................................................................................................... 18
Returning your scanner for repairs ...................................................................................... 18
Locking the carriage............................................................................................................18
Locking the ScanMaker 4 for shipping................................................................................. 18
LampReplacement .............................................................................................................. 19
Components ......................................................................................................... 20
Specifications........................................................................................................ 22

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Basic Requirements
For the PC:
• Pentium, or compatibles
• Microsoft Windows 95/98 or NT
• CD-ROM drive (internal or external)
• 16MB RAM
• At least 100MB available hard disk space
• Super VGA Color display with 256 colors or better
For the Macintosh:
• Apple Power Mac or compatibles
• System 7.5 or higher
• CD-ROM drive (internal or external)
• 16MB RAM
• At least 100MB available hard disk space
• Super VGA Color display with 256 colors or better
1. Unpacking your scanner and
checking components
Open your scanner package and check the
components as stated in your components list (see
page 20). If any component is missing, call Microtek
Sales.
2. Unlocking the scanner
Your scanner has a locking screw to protect the
scanner carriage mechanism during shipping. Before
you operate the scanner, you need to disengage the
lockingscrew.
Using a coin or a screwdriver, turn the locking screw
counterclockwise to unlock it. When successfully
unlocked, the screw will push out a little, nearly
even with the bottom of the scanner.
BeforeYouBeginIntroduction
An image scanner is a device that captures and
converts illustrations, graphics, photographs, or
text into electronic files that can be edited or
enhanced and then incorporated in printed
documents or multimedia presentations.
The single-pass, 36-bit, high-resolution ScanMaker
4 has been specifically designed and engineered for
the discriminating scanner user, who demands
rich, detailed images suitable for any preprocess or
multimedia need.
The ScanMaker 4 color flatbed scanner scans
reflective originals, but also features internal media
trays for scanning positive or negative film in a
variety of industry-standard formats.
The ScanMaker 4 includes 36-bit throughput
capability for delivering images with more image
data than 30- or 24-bit scanner are capable of
capturing, superior optics and hardware
components, as well as Microtek ScanWizard
scanner controller software.
Turn locking screw
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2. Checking interface card status
When you run Windows 95/98, the Adaptec AVA-
2902E SCSI adapter is detected and the driver is
automatically installed. Make your Windows 95/98
CD-ROM ready for use. Some computers may
prompt you to load Windows 95/98 software during
your installing AVA-2902E driver. Follow steps
below to check.
1. Turn on your computer, click Start, Settings,
and select Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the System icon in Control
Panel and select Device Manager from the top.
3. Double-click on “SCSI controllers” to display
the screen below.
The message “Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI
Controller” displays indicates that the driver is
installed and the AVA-2902E interface card
works properly.
If a conflict exists, either of the following will
occur:
• a yellow exclamation mark appears next to
the phrase:
Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI
Controller
- or -
• nothing is listed under “SCSI Controllers”. In
either case, refer to the Troubleshooting
section.
To install under Windows 95/98, take the steps
below:
1. Install the interface card in your computer
2. Check the interface card status
3. Install software
4. Reset the scanner’s SCSI ID if necessary
5. Connect the scanner and computer
6. Check the scanner status
7. Test your scanner
1. Installing the interface card
Before installing the interface card supplied with
your scanner, make sure you turn off your computer
and peripherals. Then follow the steps below:
1. Shut down your computer and unplug the
power cord. Next, remove the cover from your
computer.
2. Look for an available PCI card slot (typically
white or ivory) in your computer, remove the
slot cover, and insert the Adaptec AVA-2902E
into the slot. Push the card in to make sure it’s
seated all the way in the slot.
2902E Card
This is important, as an improper card connection
will make you unable to use your scanner, and
you will then have to remove the computer case
and restart the card all over again.
3. Replace the cover of the computer, then plug the
power cord back in.
The result of
the check is
displayed here.
InstallationunderWindows95/98
PCI expansion
slots (typically
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3. Installing software
Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. The Microtek Scanner Software installer should
come up automatically, and list the software
available for you. Click on each software program in
the order they appear on your screen to install all of
the components.
Note: If the Microtek Scanner Software is not
automatically displayed on the screen, click Start,
select Run and type d:\cdsetup (where d: is your CD-
ROMdrive).
Step 1 Install Microtek ScanWizard
ScanWizard is a Twain driver used for the scanner to
work with various applications. ScanWizard cannot
be used by itself and requires another program in
order to work.
1. Click Microtek ScanWizard, then follow screen
instructions to start installation.
2 During installation, choose “Adaptec SCSI
Interface Card” option as your interface type.
3. When installation is complete, the Microtek
ScanWizard for Windows group appears as a
folder in the Programs menu.
Step 2 Install software application
Install each software application by clicking on the
individual program options.
Step 3 Install Microtek DCR
DCR is Microtek’s proprietary color calibration
technology for use with Microtek color scanners.
With DCR installed, your scanner is capable of
capturing extremely accurate color images.
Step 4 Install documentation reader
Click Adobe Acrobat Reader, then follow screen
instructions until installation is complete. Acrobat
Reader is necessary for reading the manuals on
your CD-ROM.
4. Resetting the scanner’s SCSI
ID if necessary
This procedure is provided as a reference. You may
or may not need to change the SCSI ID on your
scanner.
A SCSI ID is a number assigned to each SCSI
device in your daisy chain to differentiate the
devices from one another. The SCSI ID for your
Microtek scanner is factory-set to 6.
You won't need to change the SCSI ID on your
scanner unless another SCSI device on your system
(such as external hard drive, additional scanner,
etc.) is using the same number.
Locate the SCSI ID switch, use a small pin (or a
small screwdriver) to press either of the small black
openings located above or below the SCSI ID.
Pressing the upper opening “-” decreases the SCSI
ID number; pressing the lower opening “+”
increases the number.
6
+
_
Valid SCSI ID numbers are 0 to 6. Do not use SCSI
ID #7, which is used to carry a self-test for the
scanner and make the carriage move back and
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6. Checking scanner status
When running Windows, ALWAYS turn on the
scanner before the computer. If you don't, Windows
will not be able to “see” your scanner.
1. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the System icon in Control
Panel and select Device Manager from the top.
3. The screen that appears displays the message
“Microtek Scanners”. Double-click it, the
scanner model you connected shows under it.
If your system can’t find your scanner, maybe SCSI
conflict happens between your scanner and other
SCSI device. To resolve the conflict, refer to
Troubleshooting for Windows 95/98 on page 6.
The message
“Microtek
Scanners”
displays,
indicating the
scanner is
installed.
5. Connecting the scanner
Before connecting the scanner to your computer,
make sure the scanner driver (ScanWizard) is
installed. Take the following steps to connect.
1. Shut down your computer.
2. Connect the card and the scanner; using the
SCSI cable that provided in the scanner package.
Make sure your scanner and computer are
turned off when you perform the connection.
3. Plug the power cord to the power connector at
the back panel of the scanner, and plug the
other end of the power cord to your AC power
source at wall outlet.
4. Turn on your scanner and wait for all the light
on the front panel to stop blinking.
5. Then power up your computer.
SCSI cable
Terminator
You will definitely need a terminator if you are
hooking up your
computer on a
daisy chain with
two or more
SCSI devices
through the SCSI
interface card.
Take note that in a daisy-chain connection,
different drivers come into play and complicated
configurations may result. If you are not
familiar with the procedure for daisy
chaining, consult a technician on how to
do this. Microtek bears no responsibility
for damages that may occur to
peripherals due to inexperienced
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7. Testing your scanner
1. Restart Windows 95/98. Before you restart the
computer, make sure your scanner is on and
ready.
2. Click Start,Programs,Microtek ScanWizard
for Windows,,
,,
, and then select Scanner Test..
..
.
3. When started up successfully, the screen below
appears.
4. Place your document faced down on the scanner
glass. Center the top of the document along the
horizontal ruler on the scanner.
5. Click the FlatbedFlatbed
FlatbedFlatbed
Flatbed or the TMATMA
TMATMA
TMA button on the
Microtek Scanner Test program screen. A
preview of your image will be displayed in the
Microtek ScanTest window. This indicates the
Scanner Test was successful and the scanner is
now ready to scan.
6. Close and exit Microtek ScanTest program.
For more details on how to operate your scanner
with ScanWizard, refer to the file Scanwiz.pdf in the
folder Manuals on the CD-ROM.
Horizontal ruler
The Flatbed button is used for previewing
reflective material.
The TMA button is used for previewing
transparent material.
The Scanner Model shows the scanner
connected to your computer along with
the scanner's SCSI ID.
The “aic78xx”message indicates you
are using Adaptec SCSI interface
card.
The Reconfigure Equipment allows the
system to update its own internal reference
file and is useful when you have changed
your setup or reconfigured your system.
The SCSI Check acts as a SCSI
probe to verify the location of your
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5. Select Resources from the top. The dialog box
gives you information about the Interrupt
Request (IRQ) and Input/Output (I/O) address
settings, including whether a conflict happens.
6. If a conflict exists in Input/Output option, then
click Change Setting. Use the Up/Down arrow
keys to select a different range.
7. Next, select the Interrupt/Request option, click
Change Setting, and use the Up/Down arrow
keys to select different IRQ number are taken,
you need to contact your dealer or computer
manufacturer to help on how to free up an IRQ
in this range.
TroubleshootingforWindows95/98
After installing the interface card in your computer
and connecting the scanner, you may find yourself
unable to use the scanner. This is usually due to any
of the situations described below:
Situation A Your interface card is not properly
seated in the PCI card slot on your
computer.
Situation B Your interface card conflicts with
another device.
Situation C Windows 95/98 can not recognize
your interface card.
Situation D If your interface card and scanner do
not seem to be working properly.
See details below for resolving the individual
situations above.
Resolving situation A
Make sure the card is seated all the way in and
secured into the PCI card slot. The PCI card slot
normally is white or ivory.
Resolving situation B
1. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the System icon in Control
Panel and select Device Manager from the top.
3. Double-click on “SCSI controllers” to display
the dialog box below.
4. Click on the Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI
Controller option, and then click Properties.
A yellow
exclamation
mark appears
next to the
message
“Adaptec AIC-
7850 PCI SCSI
Controller”.
If conflicts
happen, the
message will
showhere.
Currently no
conflicts happen.
Click the
Up/Downarrow
buttons to select
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6. In the next menu, make a note of the Input/
Output (I/O) range setting, as well as Interrupt
Request (IRQ) number that Windows
recommends you.
7. When the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog
box appears, click Finish.
8. Continue until the installation is completed.
Windows 95/98 will then ask if you want to
shut down your computer. Select No.
9. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel.
10. Double-click on the System icon in Control
Panel and select Device Manager from the top.
11. Double-click on “SCSI controllers” to check
whether conflict happens.
If conflict exists, following the steps of Resolving
Situation B (see page 6) to reset it.
12. When all settings are correct, click OK to save
the modifications. The dialog box should now
show the correct Interrupt Request and Input/
Output address settings. If you’re asked to shut
down your computer, select No, then click
Close. You will be asked whether you wish to
restart your computer. Click Yes and restart
your computer.
Resolving situation D
See the section Technical Tips of Installation Guide
that came with your AVA-2902E interface card.
8. When all the settings are correct, click OK to
save the modifications. The dialog box should
now show the correct Interrupt Request and
Input/Output address settings. If you’re asked to
shut down your computer, select No, then click
Close. You will be asked whether you wish to
restart your computer. Click Yes and restart
your computer.
Resolving situation C
1. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add New Hardware.
3. Click Next and select No for “Do you want
Windows to search for your new hardware?”.
4. From the next menu, select SCSI controllers
and click Next.
5. Select Adaptec on the left and “Adaptec AHA-
294X/AIC-78XX PCI SCSI Controller” on the
right. Click Next.
Write
this
message
down on
a piece
of paper
for handy
reference.

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1. In Windows NT, click on the Start menu, go to
Programs,Administrative Tools (Common),
and select Windows NT Diagnostics. This will
bring you to the following partial screen shot:
2. Click on the Resources tab to bring up the
followingscreen:
At this screen you see a list of IRQs that are
currently in use. By clicking on the I/O Port
button at the bottom of the screen, you can see a
list of I/O addresses that are in use.
InstallationunderWindowsNT4.0
If you are using Windows NT 3.51, refer to the
document For Windows NT 3.51 in the folder
Microtek ScanWizard for Windows in the Programs
menu. To install under Windows NT 4.0, take the
steps below:
1. Reset the scanner's SCSI ID if necessary
2. Install the interface card in your computer
3. Check your Windows NT configuration
4. Install software
5. Connect the scanner and computer
6. Test your scanner
Part of the above procedures, especially to hardware
installation should refer to the previous pages
(Installation under Windows 95/98 section).
Descriptions below follow installation sequence, but
concentrated on Windows NT 4.0
1. Resetting the scanner's SCSI ID
if necessary
You may or may not need to change the SCSI ID on
your scanner. For more details on how to reset your
scanner’s SCSI ID, refer to Step 4 on page 3.
2. Installing the interface card
Before installing the interface card supplied with
your scanner, make sure you have turned off your
computer and peripherals. Then refer to Step 1 on
page 2.
3. Checking your Windows NT
configuration
When you run Windows NT, the Adaptec AVA-
2902E SCSI Host Adapter is detected and the driver
is automatically installed. Follow the steps below to
check.
The “aic78xx”
message
indicates you
are using
AVA-2902E
SCSI
interface card.
Number 05
appears,
indicating IRQ
5 is in use.
This I/O
address is
used by
AVA-2902E
interface card.
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From the two screens you have seen, the
available IRQ and I/O address for use with the
AVA-2902E interface card.
If the message “aic78xx” is not listed on the
screen, indicating the SCSI driver is not
installed; refer to the Troubleshooting section.
4. Installing software
1. Launch Windows NT 4.0, log in as
Administrator.
2. Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-
ROM drive. The MicrotekScanner Software
installer should come up automatically, and list
the available software for you. Click on each
software program in the order they appear on
your screen to install all software components.
Note: If the Microtek Scanner Software Installer is
not automatically displayed on the screen, click
Start, select Run and type d:\cdsetup (where d: is
the drive letter of your CD-ROM).
Step 1 Install Microtek ScanWizard
ScanWizard is a Twain driver used for the scanner to
work with various applications. ScanWizard cannot
be used by itself and requires another program in
order to work.
1. Click Microtek ScanWizard, then follow screen
instructions to start installation.
2. During installation, choose “Adaptec SCSI
Interface Card” as your interface type.
3. Follow screen instructions to complete
installation. When installation is complete,
Microtek ScanWizard for Windows NT
appears as a folder on the Programs menu.
Step 2 Install software application
Install each software application by clicking on the
individual program options.
Step 3 Install Microtek DCR
DCR is Microtek’s proprietary color calibration
technology for use with Microtek color scanners.
With DCR installed, your scanner is capable of
capturing extremely accurate color images.
Step 4 Install documentation reader
Click Adobe Acrobat Reader, then follow screen
instructions until installation is completed. Acrobat
Reader is necessary for reading the manuals on your
CD-ROM.
5. Connecting the scanner
Before connecting the scanner to your computer,
make sure the scanner driver (ScanWizard) is
installed. Take the following steps to connect.
1. Shut down your computer.
2. Connect the card and the scanner, using the
SCSI cable that provided in the scanner package.
Make sure your scanner and computer are
turned off when you perform the connection.
3. Plug the power cord to the power connector at
the back panel of the scanner, and plug the
other end of the power cord to your AC power
source at wall outlet.
4. Turn on your scanner and wait for all the light
on the front panel to stop blinking.
5. Then power up your computer.
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4. Place a reflective document with faced down on
the scanner glass. Center the top of the
document along the horizontal ruler on the
scanner.
5. Click the Flatbed or TMA button on the
Microtek Scanner Test program screen. A
preview of your image will be displayed in the
Microtek ScanTest window. This indicates the
Scanner Test was successful and the scanner is
now ready to be used.
6. Close and exit Microtek ScanTest program.
For more details on how to operate your scanner
with ScanWizard, refer to the file ScanWizard.pdfin
the folder Manuals on the CD-ROM.
Horizontal ruler
6. Testing your scanner
1. Restart Windows NT. Before you restart the
computer , make sure your scanner is on and
ready.
2. Click Start,Programs,Microtek ScanWizard
for Windows NT,,
,,
, and then select Scanner
Test..
..
.
3. When started up successfully, the screen below
appears.
The Scanner Model shows the
scanner connected to your computer
along with the scanner's SCSI ID.
The “aic78xx”message indicates you
are using Adaptec SCSI interface
card.
The Reconfigure Equipment allows the
system to update its own internal reference
file and is useful when you have changed
your setup or reconfigured your system.
The SCSI Check acts as a SCSI
probe to verify the location of your
scanner and the scanner ID.
The Flatbed button is used for previewing
reflective material.
The TMA button is used for previewing
transparent material.

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TroubleshootingforWindowsNT4.0
Add... button to select Adaptec on the left and
“Adaptec AHA-294X/AHA-394X or AIC-78XX
PCI SCSI Controller” on the right to install.
5. Click OK to bring up the following screen.
The Adaptec card should now be listed as
“Adaptec AHA-294X/AHA-394X or AIC-78XX
PCI SCSI Controller”, indicating the driver is
installed.
6. Restart your computer. Start up Windows NT
4.0, follow the step 3 on page 8 to check
Windows NT configuration.
After installing the interface card in your computer
and connecting the scanner, you may find yourself
unable to use the scanner. This is usually due to any
of the situations described below:
Situation A Your interface card is not properly
seated in the PCI card slot on your
computer.
Situation B The AVA-2902E SCSI driver is not
properly installed in your computer.
See details below for resolving the individual
situations above.
Resolving situation A
Make sure the card is seated all the way in and
secured into the PCI card slot.
Resolving situation B
1. Restart your computer. Start up Windows NT
4.0.
2. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel.
3. In the Control Panel window, find SCSI
Adapters and double click it. A window like the
followingwillappear.
The Devices screen will list any SCSI controllers
that may already have installed in yo ur computer.
Note:::: : Although IDE CD-ROM drives are not SCSI,
because of the way the driver is implemented,
Windows NT 4.0 will still list it on this screen.
4. Click on the Drivers tab, and click on the
The
Adaptec
2902E
SCSI
driver is
not listed
here.

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2. Connecting the scanner
1. Shut down your computer.
2. Connect the scanner to your computer, using
the SCSI cable that provided in the scanner
package. Make sure your scanner and computer
are turned off when you perform the
connection.
3. Plug the power cord to the power connector at
the back panel of the scanner, and plug the
other end of the power cord to your AC power
source at wall outlet.
4. Turn on your scanner and wait for all the LED
indicators on the front panel stop blinking.
5. Then power up your Macintosh.
InstallationunderMacintosh
To install under Macintosh, take the steps below:
1. Reset the scanner’s SCSI ID if necessary
2. Connect the scanner and computer
3. Install software
4. Scanimages
1. Resetting the scanner’s SCSI ID
if necessary
This procedure is provided as a reference. You may
or may not need to change the SCSI ID on your
scanner.
A SCSI ID is a number assigned to each SCSI device
in your daisy chain to differentiate the devices from
one another. The SCSI ID for your Microtek scanner
is factory-set to 6.
You won’t need to change the SCSI ID on your
scanner unless another SCSI device on your system
(such as external hard drive, additional scanner,
etc.) is using the same number.
Locate the SCSI ID switch, use a small pin (or a
small screwdriver) and press either of the small
black openings located above or below the SCSI ID.
Pressing the upper opening “-” decreases the SCSI
ID number; pressing the lower opening “+” increases
the number.
6
+
_
Valid SCSI ID numbers are 0 to 6. Do not use SCSI
ID #7, which is used to carry a self-test for the
scanner and make the carriage move back and forth.
SCSI ID #8 and #9 are also not used.
Press the
power switch to
turn on/off the
scanner.
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3. Installing software
Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive, and double-click the CD-ROM when it
appears on your Macintosh desktop. Follow the
program in the order to install all of the
components.
Step 1 Install software application
The bundled image editing, OCR, and other
applications you receive depend on the scanner
model you purchase. Open the application folder
from the screen, then double-click on the
appropriate installer icon to install the program.
Step 2 Install Microtek ScanWizard
Double-click on the ScanWizard folder to open it,
then double-click on the ScanWizard Installer icon to
install the program. Follow screen instructions until
installation is completed.
Step 3 Install Adobe Acrobat Reader
Double-click on the Acrobat Reader folder to open it,
then double-click on the Reader Install English icon to
install the program. Follow screen instructions until
installation is complete.
4. Scanning images
1. Launch your image-editing software.
2. When ScanWizard starts up and appears on
your screen, you will see the Settings and
Preview windows. Place the image to be scanned
on your scanner, then click on the Preview
button.
3. ScanWizard now performs a quick preview of
the image on your scanner. When the preview
image appears, you can resize the floating dotted
boarder around the image to determine the final
size of the actual scan.
4. To scan the image, click on the Scan button. The
image is then delivered to your image-editing
program, where the image can be edited further
or saved as a file.
Using the Manuals
Documentation for your scanner is provided on the
Microtek CD-ROM. To read the manuals, you will
be using the Adobe Acrobat Reader program, which
is automatically launched when you open the file for
the manuals.
To open the manuals: Go to Manuals folder, and
locate the manual that you wish to view. Double-
click on the file you want, and the manual is ready
to be viewed or printed.

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In this section, you will learn the following topics.
• Performing the power-on self-test
• Positioning a document
A:Placingreflectivematerials
B: Scanning thick documents
C: Placing transparent films
1) Using the Universal Glass Film Holder
2) Using the Main Holder
Performing the Power-on Test
The power-on test is a quick self-checking
mechanism that the scanner carries out after you
turn it on. This is what happens after the scanner is
turned on:
1. POWER indicator (green LED) on the front
panel of the scanner lights up.
2. The two READY indicators (orange LED) beside
the POWER indicator will start flashing briefly.
After a 30-second warm-up period, the scanner
carries out a self-test, with the scanner carriage
moving back and forth at half an inch distance.
If no problems are detected, the READY
indicators stay lit.
NoteNote
NoteNote
Note: If there are problems with the POWER and
READY indicators, you may need service on your
scanner. Call Technical Support for help, or outside
the U.S and Canada, call your authorized Microtek
dealer.
3. The scanning lamp inside the scanner should be
on too by this time. The lamp only goes off if the
scanner is left on for more then 2 hours and is
not used.
Note: If the scanner lamp doesn't come on, starts to
flicker, or gets dim, call for help.
OperatingtheScanner
Positioning a Document
A. Placing Reflective Materials
1. Lift the document cover.
2. Place your document face down on the scanner
glass. The center top edge of the document
should be at the “0” position of the top ruler
guide running along the top of the scanner.
B. Scanning Thick Documents
1. Lift the scanner cover high enough so that there
is enough room to place the document on the
scannerglass.
2. Lower the scanner cover. You are now ready to
start scanning.
Horizontal ruler

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C. Placing transparent film
There are two ways to scan transparent film:
• By using the Universal Glass Film Holder for
scanning non-standard-sized transparent film.
• By using the Main Holder together with the
individual templates for scanning a particular
type of standard-sized transparent film, such as
6 x 9 cm film, 4" x 5" film, individual 35mm
slides, or 35mm filmstrips.
Main Holder
a) 35mm Batch Slide Holder
b) 35mm Filmstrip Holder d) 4" x 5" Batch Film Holder
c) 6 x 9 cm Batch Film Holder
Using the Universal Glass Film Holder
1. To scan non-standard-sized transparent film,
place the film on top of the glass surface of the
film holder against the glass.
2. Place the vinyl strip on the edges outside of your
transparency.
3. Place the Universal Glass Film Holder into the
transparency tray of ScanMaker 4.

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Using the Main Holder
To scan standard-sized transparent film, use the
Main Holder with the correct template that
corresponds to the film type to be scanned.
a) Using the 35mm Batch Slide Holder
1. Insert the individual your 35mm slide to be
scanned into the 35mm Batch Slide Holder.
2. Place the 35mm Batch Slide Holder in the Main
Holder, then put this assembly in the
transparency tray of the ScanMaker 4.
b) Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder
1. Push to open the 5-piece 35mm Filmstrip
Holder.
2. Place the 35mm filmstrip to be scanned in the
35mm Filmstrip Holder.
35mm Batch Slide Holder
Main Holder
3. Pull to close the 5-piece 35mm Filmstrip
Holder.
4. Place the 35mm Filmstrip Holder in the Main
Holder, then put this assembly in the
transparency tray of the ScanMaker 4.
c) Using the 4" x 5" Batch Film Holder
1. Push to open the 4" x 5" Batch Film Holder.
2. Place the films to be scanned in 4" x 5" Batch
Film Holder.
3. Pull to close the template.
35mm Filmstrip Holder
Main Holder