Microtek ScanMaker s460 Instruction Manual

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Step 2: Install Software
Step 1: Unpack Contents
Start Here
Installing your Microtek ScanMaker s460
Unpack your scanner package and check for
major components.
1. ScanMaker s460 scanner
2. Power adapter
3. Software CD
4. Hi-Speed USB cable
5. LightLid 35 Plus II*
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.
Copyright © 2014 Microtek International, Inc. http://www.microtek.com
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* The LightLid 35 Plus II is either as a standard
equipment or an optional accessory depending
on the scanner configuration that you
purchased.
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A. Place the Microtek CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
B. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver and software.
NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not come up automatically, double-click the
following in succession: “My Computer”; the CD-ROM icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer
program.

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Step 3: Unlock Scanner
NOTE: To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons), tilt the scanner and look for the locking
switch on the left corner at the back, then push the locking switch to the "Locked" position. DO
NOT turn the scanner upside down when attempting to lock the unit.
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A. Remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker
from your scanner.
B. With the scanner power off, tilt the
back left corner of the scanner to see
the locking switch at the bottom.
C. Push the locking switch to the position
as indicated in the graphic, with the
icon on the lock showing as
“Unlocked”.
Step 4: Connect Scanner
To the power adapter
A. Remove the yellow “Step 4” sticker from your scanner.
B. Connect the power adapter to the back of the scanner.
C. Plug the power adapter into a power source.
Unlocked Locked

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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.
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Step 4: Connect Scanner (cont.)
F. Press and hold the Power button ( ) on
the right front panel for a while. Once
the scanner is detected by your
system, the LED will brighten, and the
scanner is ready to scan.
Scanner Buttons
The ScanMaker s460 is equipped with five scanner buttons, providing quick access to the
most frequently used functions. These buttons are PDF,OCR,E-mail, Copy, and Scan.
PDF: Scans the image and saves it in the Adobe Acrobat
PDF format.
OCR: Scans a text document, converts, and saves it in text
file format. Files may be immediately edited if configured in
the MSC utility.
E-mail: Scans the image and delivers it directly to your e-
mail editor.
Copy: Scans the image and sends it to your printer.
Scan: Captures images that can be saved as files or sent to
an image-editing application.
Scan
E-mail
Copy
OCR
PDF
Power
LED

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Scanning Basics
NOTE: The scanning procedures outlined here make use of the Standard Control Panel in ScanWizard
5. To use the Advanced Control Panel, refer to the Supplement.
1. Place the scan material
A. To scan photos, place the photo to be scanned on the
scanner bed. The top end of the original should be
positioned towards the right of the scanner, with the
surface to be scanned facing down.
B. To scan film, use the LightLid 35 Plus II. See “Using
the LightLid 35 Plus II” for more details.
2. Launch ScanWizard 5
To launch ScanWizard 5 as a stand-alone program, double-
click the ScanWizard 5 icon on your desktop. The scanner
will automatically perform a “fast preview” of your image,
based on settings specified under the Original, Scan Type,
and Purpose categories (buttons).
3. Specify your preferences
Use the following toolbar buttons to change the settings
according to your preferences.
Original – Defines the category of the media (scan
material).
Scan Type – Selects the output image type (color, gray, or
B&W).
Purpose – Sets the image resolution to match your target
application.
NOTE: Click the Scale Output, Adjust, and Reset buttons if you
need to make further adjustments.
4. Scan your material
A. Click the Scan to button from the ScanWizard 5
Control Panel.
B. When the Save As dialog box appears, specify the folder
location, a file name, and the format for the output
image, then click Save. The image is scanned and
saved to the specified location.
Send image to application after saving file:
If this option is checked, the scanned image is saved first
and then automatically delivered to an image editing
software, a web browser, as the Adobe Acrobat software,
as indicated in the destination box.

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Using the LightLid 35 Plus II
NOTE: If your scanner configuration does not contain the LightLid 35 Plus II and you do not have
intention to use this device, please ignore this section.
2. Ensure that the scanner is powered off;
then plug the connector of the LightLid
into the scanner’s 9-pin accessory port.
To load film
A. To load filmstrips:
Turn the LightLid 35 Plus II over. Load
the filmstrip inside the upper slot of the
LightLid, with the film’s shiny base
facing up.
Connecting the LightLid 35 Plus II
1. Remove the scanner lid.
B. To load slides:
Turn the LightLid 35 Plus II over. Load
the slide inside the lower slot of the
LightLid, with the slide facing up.
To place the LightLid 35 Plus II
Place the LightLid 35 Plus II with the loaded film vertically on the scan bed. The LightLid
should be flush against the top ruler of the bed, with the slot running down the center.
Align the top of the
LightLid with the recessed
area, as label “Place
LightLid 35 Plus II Here”.
Do not block
calibration window Do not block
calibration window

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Using the LightLid 35 Plus II (cont.)
Select Automatic
Color Restoration
Scanning Film
1. Launch ScanWizard 5. In the Standard
Control Panel, click the Original button.
Choose “Negative Film” to scan
negatives, or choose “Positive Film” to
scan slides.
2. Click the Preview button in the
Standard Control Panel to perform a
preliminary scan of the image.
3. Click the Scan to button to scan the
image.
After the scan, the scanned image can
be saved as a file, opened in an image-
editing program, sent to a printer,
attached in an e-mail, or saved in a PDF
format.
Restoring Color
ColoRescue™ is an automatic color recovery system that restores faded
color in both photos and film to their original luster.
2. In the ScanWizard Settings window,
check the “Automatic Color
Restoration” check box. The next time
you scan faded photos or film,
ColoRescue will restore the faded
colors to their original brilliance.
To use ColoRescue:
1. Launch ScanWizard 5. When the
Standard Control Panel appears, click
the Switch icon on the upper right
corner to switch to the Advanced
Control Panel.

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Problems?
The LED on the button panel indicates the status of the scanner.
On
Ready to scan.
If you encounter any problems, check the section below and follow the suggested
solution if your problem is listed. You may also want to go over installation steps 1 to 4
of this "Start Here" document to make sure that you have followed all procedures
properly.
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.
Make sure your scanner is detected by your computer.
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 in to a power source
(see Step 4).
Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard 5 software.
4. After clicking scan, a blank screen appears.
Make sure your scanner is unlocked (see Step 3).
Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard 5 software.
5. Having trouble scanning negatives or slides?
Make sure the LightLid 35 Plus II is properly installed, with its connector securely
connected to the scanner’s 9-pin accessory port.
Make sure you place the LightLid 35 Plus II with the film loaded properly on the scan bed.
Do not block the calibration area (as indicated in the “Using the LightLid 35 Plus II”
section).
From the ScanWizard 5 Standard Control Panel, go to the Original button category, then
proceed to the Film subcategory and make sure you select either the Positive or Negative
option.
Flashing
Warming up or
scanning.
Off
Scanner is off.

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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 ScanMaker s460 (Supplementary information)
2. Using the ScanWizard 5 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 the Microtek Customer Service Department.
Copyright © 2014 Microtek. 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. 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. 031914
Power Adapter
Use only power supplies (AC/DC adapters) listed below:
Voltage Manufacturer Model No.
100V to 240V WUXI HARD HDAD-120015-3C (U.S./TWN)
100V to 240V WUXI HARD HDAD-120015-3B (Europe)
100V to 240V WUXI HARD HDAD-120015-3D (AUS)
100V to 240V WUXI HARD HDAD-120015-3E (UK)
NOTE: Please make sure that the electrical outlet to where the scanner will be
connected is nearby and readily accessible.