Microtek ScanMaker X12USL User manual

MicrotekScanner
InstallationGuide
fortheScanMaker
®
X12USL
I49-002681B
MQ0009109
1.Unpack scanner
Open your scanner package and check the
components as stated in your packing list. Install the
software first, then the hardware. Before proceeding
any further, check that you have the items listed on
thepackinglist.Ifanyitemismissing,contact
Microtek.
Copyright © 1999 Microtek International Inc. http://www.microtekusa.com
This document provides information on how to install your Microtek scanner on a PC or Mac using the scanner's SCSI
interface. For PC SCSI installation, see pages 1 to 5. For Mac SCSI installation, see pages 6 to 8.
SCSI Installation on the PC
Note:MakesuretheSCSIIDnumberforyourscanner,
whichispresetto6,doesnotconflictwiththeSCSIIDsofthe
otherdevicesonyourSCSIchain.Ifyouneedtochangethe
SCSIIDonyourscanner,turnthedialandchooseaSCSIID
numberfrom0to5(donotuse7,8,or9).
for PC (Windows® 95/98/NT4.0)
& Mac (OS 8.1 or later)
Version
Your Microtek ScanMaker scanner comes with two
built-ininterfaces:SCSIandUSB.ForSCSI
installation, use the scanner’s SCSI port. See the
graphic below to locate the different ports on the
back of the scanner, including the scanner accessory
port.
Accessory Port
USB Port
SCSI Port 2
Terminator Switch
SCSI ID Dial
Power Cord
SCSI Port 1
Energy Star Notice
As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Microtek International, Inc. has
determined that this scanner
meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.

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SCSI Installation on the PC
2.Install software
1. Turn on your computer. If you are using
WindowsNT4.0,loginas“Administrator”in
order to install the software.
2. Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-
ROM drive. The Microtek Software Installer
screen should automatically come up.
Note:IftheMicrotekSoftwareInstallerscreendoes
notcomeupautomatically,double-click“My
Computer”onyourdesktop;theCD-ROMicon;then
cdsetup.exetostarttheinstallerprogram.
3. When the Microtek Software Installer screen
appears, click on each software program in the
order that it appears on the screen to install all
software components.
For each software, follow the on-screen
instructionsduringinstallation.Defaultvalues
are specified at every point during installation;
simply accept these values to continue
installationuntilyoufinish.
Insomeapplications,auxiliaryinformation(such
as the Readme file) may be displayed after that
particularprogramfinishesinstalling.Simply
click the “X” close box at the upper right corner
of the displayed window to return to the
Microtek Software Installer. Do not restart
your computer until all the software has
beeninstalled.
a) MicrotekScanWizard 5.Thisisyourscanner
controller program for capturing images from
your scanner. Follow the on-screen instructions
duringinstallation.AfterScanWizard5finishes
installing,you will be prompted to restart your
computer. Select No tocontinue installing the
rest of the software.
b) ABBYYFineReaderSprint.ThisisyourOCR
text-scanning software for converting scanned
documentsfor editing.
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d) AdobeAcrobatReader.Thisisyour
documentation reader for reading and printing
themanualsontheCD-ROM.
4. After all the software has been installed, click
EXIT at the bottom left of the Microtek
Software Installer screen.
Click the “Install” button for each
software on the list to install.

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SCSI Installation on the PC
3.Connect scanner
1. Turn off your computer.
Note:Beforeperformingthenextstep,youmusthave
anASPI-compliantSCSIinterfacecardalready
installedinyourcomputerandworkingproperly.If
youneedhelpinsettinguptheASPI-compliantSCSI
interfacecardinyourcomputer,pleaseviewthe
digitalfileSCSI_card_PC.pdfintheSCSICard
InstallationGuidefolderonyourMicrotekCD-
ROM.
2. Connect the SCSI cable from one of the
scanner’s SCSI ports to the SCSI interface card
on the back of your computer. Then set the
terminator switch to the “ON” position.
Important: Make sure you connect to the SCSI
card on the back of your computer — not to the
parallelprinter port. TheSCSI port maybe
indicatedbythissymbol:
ON OFF
3. Plug the power cord into the back of the
scanner, and plug the other end into a wall
outlet or power source.
Power button
Press the scanner’s
power button to turn
the scanner on/off.
4. Press the scanner’s power button; this will turn
on the scanner. The green light on the front of
the scanner will blink for a few seconds and
thenstay on solid.
Terminator
Switch
5. Turnonyourcomputer.Thesystemwillfind
your scanner automatically.

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Click the
“Flatbed”
button to
preview
Detected
scanner
4.Test your scanner
Note:Steps1and2areforWindows98andWindows95
only,notforWindowsNT4.0.
1. InWindows,clickStart,Settings,andselect
Control Panel.Double-clicktheSystemicon
in ControlPanel, thenselect Device Manager
from the top.
2. Double-clickImaging DeviceorMicrotek
Scanners. Verify that your scanner is listed here.
Click“OK” to close all dialog boxes.
3. In Windows, go to “Start, Programs, Microtek
ScanWizard 5 for Windows”, and select
Scanner Test.Whenstarted successfully,the
screen below appears.
Top of document faces
front of the scanner.
SCSI Installation on the PC
A
Detected
Interface
4. Place your document face down on the scanner
glass,and clickon theFlatbedbutton inthe
MicrotekScanTest window.
5. A preview ofyour imagewillbe displayedin the
MicrotekScanTestwindow.ClickOK,andexit
Microtek ScanTest; you are now ready to scan.
If you encounter problems with the scan test, see
thedigitalfileSCSI_Troubleshootingpc.pdfinthe
Techinfo folder on your Microtek CD-ROM.

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SCSI Installation on the PC
6.Reading the
documentation
1. Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-
ROM drive.
2. When the Microtek Software Installer comes up
on your screen, click the View Manual button
that corresponds to the manual you wish to
read. This will launch Adobe Acrobat Reader,
and you can then read or print the manual.
7.Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems with software or
hardwareinstallation, seethe digital file
SCSI_Troubleshootingpc.pdfintheTechinfofolderon
yourMicrotekCD-ROM.
5.Scanning an Image
1. Place the image to be scanned on your scanner.
2. Press the scanner’s “Go” button, or double-click
the ScanWizard 5 icon on the desktop to launch
ScanWizard5.
3. WhenScanWizard 5 launches, itautomatically
performs a fast preview of the material on your
scan bed and displays it in the preview area.
4. In the preview window, you can resize the
floating dotted line around the image by
dragging on the edge or corner of the scan
frame to determine the final size of the actual
scan.
5. To make adjustments to the image, use the tool
buttons. To scan the image, click the Scan to
button. The image is then scanned and saved to
afile. Aside fromsaving, you may also deliver the
saved image to an image-editing software, an e-
mail editor, or a web browser.
“Go” button
Save the scanned image to a
file, or deliver it to an image-
editing program, an e-mail
editor, or a web browser.
Resize dotted line for size of
the actual scan
Click on this button
to switch to the
Advanced Control
Panel window
Tool
buttons
for
image
settings
Click here to
exit ScanWizard 5
Click the
“View
Manual”
button to
see the
manuals

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1.Unpack scanner
Open your scanner package and check the
components as stated in your packing list. Install the
software first, then the hardware. Before proceeding
any further, check that you have the items listed on
thepackinglist.Ifanyitemismissing,contact
Microtek.
Your Microtek ScanMaker scanner comes with two
built-ininterfaces:SCSIandUSB.ForSCSI
installation, use the scanner’s SCSI port. See the
graphic below to locate the different ports on the
back of the scanner, including the scanner accessory
port.
SCSI Installation on the Macintosh
2.Install software
1. Turn on yourcomputer.
2. Installtheimage-editingapplicationthatcame
with your scanner.
3. Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-
ROMdrive,anddouble-clicktheCD-ROM when
it appears on your Macintosh desktop to open
it.
4. Install the software on your Microtek CD-ROM,
includingthefollowing:
•ABBYYFineReaderSprint.ThisisyourOCR
text-scanning software for converting
scanned documents for editing.
•MicrotekScanWizard 5.Thisisyour
scanner controller program for capturing
images from your scanner and delivering it to
yourimage-editingapplication.
•AdobeAcrobatReader.Thisisyour
documentation reader for reading and
printingthemanualsontheCD-ROM.
To install each software, open the software
program's folder and then click the “Installer”
icon in that program's folder. Follow the on-
screen instructions until installation is
completed.
Note:MakesuretheSCSIIDnumberforyourscanner,
whichispresetto6,doesnotconflictwith theSCSIIDsof
theotherdevices onyourSCSI chain.Ifyou needto
change the SCSI ID on your scanner, turn the dial and
chooseaSCSIID numberfrom0to 5(donotuse 7, 8or
9).
Accessory Port
USB Port
SCSI Port 2
Terminator
Switch
SCSI ID Dial
Power Cord SCSI Port 1

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3.Connect scanner
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to your
computer, and connect the other end of the
cable to the SCSI port on the scanner. Then set
the terminator switch to the “ON” position.
Note:Ifyourcomputer is aPowerMacG3/G4, you
musthaveSCSIcardalreadyinstalledinyour
computerandworkingproperlybeforeconnecting.If
youneedhelpinsettinguptheSCSIinterfacecardin
yourcomputer,pleaseviewthedigitalfile
SCSI_card_MAC.pdfintheSCSICardInstallation
GuidefolderonyourMicrotekCD-ROM.
SCSI Installation on the Macintosh
3. Plug the power cord into the back of the
scanner, and plug the other end into a wall
outlet or power source.
Power button
Press the scanner’s
power button to turn
the scanner on/off.
4. Press the scanner’s power button; this will turn
on the scanner. The green light on the front of
the scanner will blink for a few seconds and
thenstay on solid.
5. Turnonyourcomputer.Thesystemwillfind
your scanner automatically.
ON OFF
Terminator
Switch

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SCSI Installation on the Macintosh
5.Reading the
documentation
1. Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-
ROM drive.
2. Launch the Adobe Acrobat Reader program.
Fromthe File menu,choose theOpen
command, and open the file for the manual that
youwishtoview; manualshavea.pdfextension
to their file name. The manual is then ready to
be viewed or printed.
6.Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems with software or
hardwareinstallation, seethe digital file
SCSI_Troubleshooting_MAC.pdfintheTechinfofolder
on your Microtek CD-ROM.
4.Scanning an image
1. Place the image to be scanned on your scanner.
2. Press the scanner’s “Go” button to launch
ScanWizard5.
“Go” button
3. WhenScanWizard 5 launches, itautomatically
performs a fast preview of the material on your
scan bed and displays it in the preview area.
4. In the preview window, you can resize the
floating dotted line around the image by
dragging on the edge or corner of the scan
frame to determine the final size of the actual
scan.
5. To make adjustments to the image, use the tool
buttons. To scan the image, click the Scan to
button. The image is then scanned and saved to
afile. Aside fromsaving, you may also deliver the
saved image to an image-editing software, an e-
mail editor, or a web browser.
Save the scanned image
to a file, or deliver it to an
image-editing program, an
e-mail editor, or a web
browser.
Resize dotted line for size of
the actual scan
Click on this button
to switch to the
Advanced Control
Panel window
Tool
buttons
for
image
settings
Close
button