Microtek ScanMaker s380 Owner's manual

Getting to Know Your ScanMaker s480/s380
The ScanMaker s480/s380 is a high-performance scanner with the versatility to scan
photos and film. Features include 48-bit color, resolution of 4800 dpi (for s480) or 3800
dpi (for s380), scan bed size of 8.5" x 11.7", and seven Smart-Touch buttons on the
front panel for easy access to scanner functions. The s480/s380 has a built-in
transparency adapter for scanning film up to 5" x 10", and includes four film holders
toaccommodate35mmslides, 35mmfilmstrips, 4"x 5"film, andmedium formatfilm up
to 6 x 17 cm.Also featured is ColoRescue™ -- Microtek's one-touch color restoration
to revive faded color in both photos and film.
Copyright © 2007 Microtek International, Inc. http://www.microtek.com
October 2007
Contents
Getting to KnowYour ScanMaker s480/s380 .................................................. 1
Features of the ScanMaker s480/s380 ............................................................. 2
Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................................ 3
How the Smart-Touch Scanner Buttons Work .............................................. 4
Scanning Scenarios ......................................................................................... 5
Scanning Photos (1) ....................................................................................... 6
Scanning Photos (2) ....................................................................................... 7
Scanning Film .................................................................................................. 9
Using the FilmView ............................................................................. 9
A. Scanning 35mm Filmstrips .......................................................... 10
B. Scanning 35mm Slides ................................................................. 12
C. Scanning Medium Format Film Up to 6 x 17 cm ........................ 13
D. Scanning 4" x 5" Film .................................................................... 14
Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 15
FCC Compliance Statement .......................................................................... 16
Supplement
ScanMaker s480/s380 features, scenarios, and information

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The ScanMaker s480/s380 comes with several important features, including the
following:
• Integrated 5" x 10" transparency adapter: With a transparency adapter built in to
the scanner lid for scanning slides, negatives, and transparencies built into the
scanner lid, the ScanMaker s480/s380 improves your productivity and saves you
money in having to acquire additional film-scanning accessories. The
transparency adapter also features the FilmViewTM lightbox — a window with a
light source that lets you preview film or slides before they are loaded onto the
scan bed for added scanning convenience.
• Exclusive film holders: These specially designed Microtek accessories are
designed to hold slides and film in place. By loading the film holder on the scan
bed before scanning film, you can ensure perfect alignment of your images and
achieve consistent scans. The four film holders included in scanner package
accommodate35mm slides,35mmfilmstrips, 4"x 5"film, andmedium formatfilmup
to6x 17cm.
• Seven Smart-Touch buttons: These buttons on the front panel of the scanner
provide you with a quick and easy way to launch frequently used scanner
functions. All it takes is one touch of a button — and you can launch the scanner
button's corresponding function. The seven Smart-Touch buttons include
Cancel/Setup,Scan, Copy, E-mail, OCR,PDF, andCustom.
• Microtek's ColoRescueTM: This color restoration solution restores faded colors in
both photos and film, bringing hues back to their original luster and brilliance for
more vibrant images. ColoRescue's one-click, automatic color recovery process is
simple and straightforward, involving no learning curve or hassle.
• Microtek ScanWizard 5 scanning software: ScanWizard 5 features full scanning
tools that both novice and experienced scanner users will find productive and
easy to use. The Standard Control Panel offers a simple and straightforward way
to complete a scanning session, while the Advanced Control Panel provides you
with additional controls to fine-tune your scans.
Features of the ScanMaker s480/s380

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Taking a Closer Look
9-pin accessory port
(with built-in
transparency adapter
securely connected)
Scan E-mailCopy OCR PDF
Cancel/
Setup
Custom
LED
Glass surface (Scan bed)
Scanner lid, with built-in
transparency adapter
Horizontal ruler
(top ruler)
Power switch
FilmView
Power connector
Hi-Speed USB port (1)

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How the Smart-Touch Scanner Buttons Work
Note: The Smart-Touch buttons on the front panel of your scanner automate frequently
performed tasks, such as Scan to File, Send to Printer, etc. For each scanner button,
the parameters governing the use of that button are defined or set through the
Microtek Scanner Configuration (MSC) utility. You can use the MSC, for instance, to
define how many copies are to be printed of your scan every time you hit the “Copy”
button. To launch the MSC, exit ScanWizard 5 first, then double-click the MSC icon on
your desktop.
The ScanMaker s480/s380 is equipped with seven Smart-Touch buttons for easy
access to frequently used scanner functions. To carry out a specific task, simply
press the corresponding button on the scanner. The Smart-Touch buttons are:
1. Cancel/Setup: This button cancels an ongoing scan job, or launches the Microtek
Scanner Configuration utility when the scanner is idle.
2. Scan: This button captures images that can be automatically saved as files or sent
to another application for further processing.
3. Copy:This button scans the image and sends it to your printer, transforming your
scanner and printer into a convenient copy station. Simply specify the number of
copies you want. To use the Copy button to print a stack of documents:
- Place the first page on the scanner glass surface.
- Press the Copy button to scan an image to a file, then automatically output to
your specified printer.
- Load the next page and press the Copy button again. The scanner works in
similar fashion to your printer, printing documents one after another with no
interruptions.
4. E-mail:This button scans the image and delivers it directly to your e-mail editor.
5. OCR: This button performs OCR (Optical Character Recognition) of a document
and converts it to a fully editable digital file. Saves time from retyping documents
into your word processor.
6. PDF: This button captures an image and automatically saves it as anAdobe Portable
DocumentFormat(PDF) fileforimmediate viewingwiththeAdobeAcrobatsoftware.
7. Custom: This button customizes the Custom button to perform four of the most
commonly used functions, including:
-PowerSaving:Turns thescanner lampONor OFFto savepower andlamplife.
-Scan: Defines another button to be a second “Scan” button. Use this if you need
a second “Scan” button with different parameters from the first Scan button.
-Fax:Launches afaxdriverinstalledon yourcomputer.
-LaunchApplication:Definesan applicationtobelaunched.

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Scanning Scenarios
The following pages provide various scenarios for scanning with the ScanMaker
s480/s380,including the following:
• Scanning 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
Panelin ScanWizard 5.
• Scanning photos (2): This scenario is similar to above but uses the Advanced
ControlPanelin ScanWizard 5.
• Scanning film. This scenario utilizes the various film holders to scan a variety of
film, slides, and transparencies. It makes use of theAdvanced Control Panel in
ScanWizard5.

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Scanning Photos (1)
This scenario makes use of the Standard Control Panel.
2. Place the white mat that came with your scanner on top
of the photo, then lower the scanner lid on the scanner
glass surface.
Resize the scan frame
to adjust the actual
size of your scan
• Allows you to switch to the
Advanced Control Panel
• Shows the scanner type,
model, and status
• Contains the built-in
ScanWizard 5 help
• Exits ScanWizard 5
• Minimizes ScanWizard 5
(Windows only)
Selections and options for
image settings
1. 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: Use of the white mat on top of your photo filters out unwanted light during
scanning, and ensures the correct functioning of the automatic cropping feature
when you do a preview scan.
3. Double-click the ScanWizard 5 icon ( ) on your desktop to launch the
ScanWizard 5 Standard Control Panel.
When ScanWizard 5 launches, it automatically performs a fast preview of the
material on your scanner glass surface and displays it in the preview area.
4. If you wish to resize the preview image, drag on the edge or corner of the scan
frame (the floating dotted lines around the preview image). This allows you to
determine the final area to be scanned.
5. Click the Original button, then select Photo.
6. Click the Scan to button to scan the image.

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Scanning Photos (2)
This scenario makes use of theAdvanced Control Panel.
Note: Use of the white mat on top of your photo filters out unwanted light during
scanning, and ensures the correct functioning of the automatic cropping feature
when you do a preview scan.
3. Double-click the ScanWizard 5 icon ( ) on your desktop to launch the
ScanWizard 5 Standard Control Panel.
When ScanWizard 5 launches, it automatically performs a fast preview of the
material on your scanner glass surface and displays it in the preview window.
4. Click the Switch icon ( ) on the right corner of the Standard Control Panel to
switch to the Advanced Control Panel.
5. Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of the image, which will
appear in the preview window.
6. If you wish to resize the preview image, drag on the edge or corner of the scan
frame (the floating dotted lines around the preview image). This allows you to
determine the final area to be scanned.
7. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window.
a) Select a desired image type.
b) Select a desired resolution.
c) Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.
8. Adjust image quality if necessary, using theAdvanced Image Correction (AIC) tools.
9. If the colors in your photo are faded and need restoring, check the “Automatic
Color Restoration” box in the Settings window.
10. Click the Scan to button to scan the image.
1. 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.
2. Place the white mat that came with your scanner
on top of the photo, then lower the scanner lid
on the scanner glass surface.

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Scanning Film
To scan film, use the film holders included with your scanner package, and match
them with the correct type of film to be scanned, such as 35mm slides, 35mm
filmstrips,4" x 5" film, andmedium format film. Usingthe film holders ensures precise
alignment of film to yield consistent scans, and aids in the correct performance of the
automatic cropping* feature during film scanning.
Notes on automatic cropping
For the scanner to perform automatic cropping during scanning, the following conditions below
should all be met:
• Your computer's operating system should be either Windows or Mac OS X.
• The film holder is correctly aligned on the scan bed.
• The scan material is Positive or Negative Film, with the slide or filmstrip to be scanned
correctly loaded on the film holder.
• In the Scan Job Queue window of ScanWizard 5, the “Multiple Auto-crop for EZ-Lock
Film Holder” option is checked.
Using the FilmView
The FilmView is a clear window located on top of the built-in transparency adapter.
Designed for previewing, it adds to your convenience in the selection and verifcation
of slides or film prior to scanning.
To use FilmView, make sure it is on, then
simply use the light source of the
FilmViewfor previewingmaterial.
Note: If the light source of the FilmView
is in “Sleep” mode, press the scanner's
Custom button to exit or halt sleep
mode. For more details on the Custom
button, see the online help of the
Microtek Scanner Configuration
(MSC).

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A. Scanning 35mm Filmstrips
To scan 35mm filmstrips, use the 35mm filmstrip holder, which can simultaneously
hold three strips of 6 frames each, or a total of 18 frames.
1. Load the filmstrip face down inside the holder. Slide the filmstrip along the slots of
the holder until the filmstrip is fully loaded.
2. Raise the scanner lid, then place the film holder with the film on the scan bed. The
holder should be positioned against the top ruler of the scanner., with the
calibration window facing toward the back of the scanner.
3. Gently lower the scanner lid down onto the scan bed; the lid should be able to
close completely.
4. Double-click the ScanWizard 5 icon ( ) on your desktop to launch the
ScanWizard 5 Standard Control Panel, then click the Switch icon ( ) on the right
corner of the Standard Control Panel to switch to the Advanced Control Panel.
The calibration
window on the glass
surface should be
kept clear and free
from any obstruction
during scanning
To make sure the auto multiframe
cropping feature performs correctly,
align the holder’s front edge against the
top ruler of the scanner.
Note that the arrow marks on both the
film holder and scanner's top ruler are
pointing to each other.

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5. In the Preview window of ScanWizard 5, click the
Scan Material button or drop-down menu.
Choose Negative Film (Negative for Mac OS X)
to scan negatives; or choose Positive Film
(Positive for Mac OS X) to scan transparencies
and slides.
Auto-cropped images are
framed by dotted lines.
6. Check the “MultipleAuto-crop for EZ- Lock Film Holder” option in the Scan Job
Queue window.
7. Click the Overview button to auto-crop and perform a preliminary scan of the film
loaded onto the scanner.
When done, you will see multiple scan frames that have been automatically
cropped in the Preview window. Multiple job titles will appear in the Scan Job
Queue window, numbered sequentially and all marked by a “Check” that indicates
the jobs are ready to be scanned. The scan area (framed in dotted lines) will
appear in the Preview window.
8. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window.
9. If the colors in your film sample are faded and need restoring, check the
“Automatic Color Restoration” box in the Settings window.
10. Click the Scan to button in the Preview window to scan all the checked jobs.

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B. Scanning 35mm Slides
To scan 35mm slides, use the 35mm slide holder, which can simultaneously hold up to
eight 35mm mounted slides
1. Raise the scanner lid, then place the holder on the scan bed. The holder should be
positioned against the top ruler of the scanner, with the calibration window facing
toward the back of the scanner.
2. Place the 35mm slide to be scanned in the film holder, with the slide facing down.
3. To complete your scanning, follow the procedures outlined in scanning 35mm
filmstrips, from steps 3 to 10.
Before performing step 5, click the Scan
Material icon, and choose Positive Film
(Positive for Mac OS X).
The calibration
window on the glass
surface should be
kept clear and free
from any obstruction
during scanning
To make sure the auto multiframe
cropping feature performs correctly,
align the holder’s front edge against the
top ruler of the scanner.
Note that the arrow marks on both the
film holder and scanner's top ruler are
pointing to each other.

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C. Scanning Medium Format Film
To scan medium formatfilm, use the6 x 22-cm filmholder.This film holdercan
accommodate the following: one piece of 6 x 17-cm panoramic film; four pieces of
6x 4.5-cm film;two piecesof 6 x6-cm film;twopieces of6 x 7-cmfilm; ortwo pieces
of6x9-cmfilm.
1. Load the film face down inside the holder. Slide the film along the slots of the
holder until the films is fully loaded.
2. Raise the scanner lid, then place the film holder with the film on the scan bed. The
holder should be positioned against the top ruler of the scanner, with the
calibration window facing toward the back of the scanner.
3. To complete your scanning, follow the procedures outlined in scanning 35mm
filmstrips, from steps 3 to 10.
The calibration
window on the glass
surface should be
kept clear and free
from any obstruction
during scanning
To make sure the auto multiframe
cropping feature performs correctly,
align the holder’s front edge against the
top ruler of the scanner.
Note that the arrow marks on both the
film holder and scanner's top ruler are
pointing to each other.

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D. Scanning 4" x 5" Film
To scan 4" x 5" film, use the 4" x 5" film holder, which can hold two pieces of 4" x 5"
filmata time.
1. Load the film face down inside the holder. Slide the film along the slots of the
holder until the film is fully loaded.
2. Raise the scanner lid, then place the holder with the loaded film on the scan bed.
The holder should be positioned against the top ruler of the scanner, with the
calibration window facing toward the back of the scanner.
3. To complete your scanning, follow the procedures outlined in scanning 35mm
filmstrips, from steps 3 to 10.
The calibration
window on the glass
surface should be
kept clear and free
from any obstruction
during scanning
To make sure the auto multiframe
cropping feature performs correctly,
align the holder’s front edge against the
top ruler of the scanner.
Note that the arrow marks on both the
film holder and scanner's top ruler are
pointing to each other.

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System Requirements
Generalrequirements
• CD-ROMdrive (for installing software)
• Color display with 24-bit color output capability
• 128MBRAM(256MB recommended)
PCandcompatibles
• PentiumIII PCor higher withUSB orHi-Speed USB(USB 2.0)
• MicrosoftWindows 98SE,Me, 2000, XPor Vista
Macintosh
• iMacor MacG3/G4/G5with built-inUSB port
• MacOS X 10.3 or later
Specifications
Scanning Modes Color, grayscale, and black-and-white in a single
scanning pass
True 48-bit color (approx. 281 billion colors)
16-bit grayscale (approx. 65,535 shades of gray)
Scanning Area Reflective:8.5"x11.7"(216 mmx297mm)
Transparent:5" x10"(127 mmx 254mm)
Resolution Optical:4800dpix9600dpi (ScanMaker s480);3200 dpi x
6400dpi(ScanMaker s380)
Interpolated:65,535 dpi (PC); 32,767 dpi(Mac)
Interface Hi-SpeedUSB(USB 2.0)
Dimensions(L x Wx H) 17.99"x9.76"x2.24"(457mmx248mmx57mm)
Net Weight 5.39lbs (2.45kg)
Voltage AC100V to 120V(U.S. and Canada)
AC 200V to 240V (Europe and others)
50/60Hz
Power Consumption 15W(12V/1.25A)
Environment OperatingTemperature: 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C)
RelativeHumidity: 20% to 85%
Power supply Voltage Manufacturer Model No.
(AC/DC adapter) 100Vto120V HARD HDAD15W101-123
200Vto240V HARD HDAD15W101-124
Important
Specifications, software bundles, and accessories are subject to change without
notice. Not responsible for typographic errors.

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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment (Model: MRS-9600TU2) 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 or 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 Hi-Speed USB interface cable with ferrite core installed on the
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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party: LoiHan
MicrotekLab,Inc.
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Carson,CA90746
USA
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