About This Scanning Guide

This Scanning Guide shows you how to use ScanWizard Pro, the professional-grade scanning software included with the ScanMaker i800. While the Guide lays out only the most basic scanning scenarios on these pages, ScanWizard Pro can be used for a wide range of applications involving sophisticated functionalities and advanced levels of image manipulation and control.

For information on more advanced scanning scenarios, refer to the ScanWizard Pro

User’s Guide. Additional information can also be found in the ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual for detailed discussions of individual scanning commands and options. Both documents are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, available for viewing and printing from your Microtek ScanMaker i800 Pro CD-ROM.

Copyright © 2005 Microtek International, Inc. http://www.microtek.com

I49-003964 A, August 2005

Installing Software

Before scanning with ScanWizard Pro, make sure it has been installed correctly. Follow the steps below for installation.

PC:

1. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and install the software.
2. Place the Microtek ScanMaker i800 Pro CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and 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.

1. Restart your computer at the end of all software installation.

MAC:

1. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and install the software.
2. Place the Microtek ScanMaker i800 Pro CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and double-click the ScanWizard Pro folder and installer icon.

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 may have not yet connected the scanner, simply ignore the message that appears.

Positioning Transparent Film

To scan transparent film, use the EZ-Lock™ Film Holders or Film Alignment Ruler included with your ScanMaker i800 package. Use the EZ-Lock Film Holders to scan standard-size transparent film such as 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 4″ x 5″ film, 6 x 4.5 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, 6 x 9 cm, or 6 x 17 cm (120) film. Use the Film Alignment Ruler to scan non-standard-size transparent film such as 8″ x 10″ film.

The EZ-Lock Film Holders ensure precise alignment of film and consistent scans during film scanning. To scan film, use the film holder that correctly matches the film type to be scanned.

Before proceeding with film scanning, take note of the information presented in the two sections below.

Removing the Black Mat

The Black Mat is designed to work with scanning of reflective materials such as photos and printed matter. It is not designed to work with scanning of slides, negatives, and transparencies. During film scanning, the Black Mat should be removed to reveal the light source in the scanner for film.

To remove the Black Mat:

Raise the scanner lid, push the Black Mat to the side (1 in diagram) to remove it from the scanner lid (2 in diagram).

A. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder

To scan 35mm slides, use the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder, which can hold up to 12 mounted 35mm slides at a time.

1. Place the 35mm slides to be scanned inside the individual frames of the EZ-Lock35mm Slide Holder. The shiny base of the 35mm slide should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the slide should be facing up.

   

   facing up

2. Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder towards the backof the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.

   To make sure film scanning performs correctly, place the holder on the scan bed, correctly oriented and showing the side with the Microtek logo face up. Align the red arrows so that the holder’s front edge is flush against the top ruler of the scanner.

B. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder

To scan 35mm filmstrips, use the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder, which can simultaneously hold four strips of 6 frames each, or a total of 24 frames.

1. Place the 35mm filmstrip to be scanned inside the frame of the EZ-Lock 35mmFilmstrip Holder. The shiny base of the 35mm filmstrip should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the filmstrip should be facing up.

   Orient the holder with the

   “Microtek” logo facing up

2. Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder towards theback of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.

To make sure film scanning performs correctly, place the holder on the scan bed, correctly oriented and

Keep calibration strip showing the side with the Microtek on the glass surface clear logo face up. Align the red arrows so and free of any obstruction

that the holder’s front edge is flush against the top ruler of the scanner.

“Microtek” logo

C. Using the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder

To scan 6 x 4.5 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, 6 x 9 cm, and 6 x 17 cm film, use the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder, which can hold up to 4 pieces of 6 x 4.5 cm film, 2 pieces of 6 x

9 cm film, or a single piece of 6 x 17 cm film.

1. Place the 120 film to be scanned inside the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder, as indicated in the graphics below. The shiny base of the 120 film should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the filmstrip should be facing up.

    a) Push on the side to    b) Place the film face    c) Pull down the side

2. Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder towards the back of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.

To make sure film scanning performs correctly, place the holder on the scan bed, correctly oriented and showing the side with the Microtek logo face up. Align the red arrows so that the holder’s front edge is flush against the top ruler of the scanner.

D. Using the EZ-Lock 4″ x 5″ Film Holder

To scan 4″ x 5″ film, use the EZ-Lock 4″ x 5″ Film Holder, which can hold up to 2 pieces of 4″ x 5″ film at a time.

1. Place the 4″ x 5″ film to be scanned inside the EZ-Lock 4″ x 5″ Film Holder, as indicated in the graphics below. The shiny base of the 4″ x 5″ film should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the filmstrip should be facing up.

    a) Push on the side to    b) Place the film face    c) Pull down the side

2. Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 4″ x 5″ Film Holder towards the back of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.

To make sure film scanning performs correctly, place the holder on the scan bed, correctly oriented and showing the side with the Microtek logo face up. Align the red arrows so that the holder’s front edge is flush against the top ruler of the scanner.

E. Using the Film Alignment Ruler

To scan non-standard-size film such as 8″ x 10″ film, use the Film Alignment Ruler, which allows you to scan film up to 8″ x 12″ in size.

1. Place the Film Alignment Ruler towards the back of the scanner on the scannerglass surface.

Ruler is kept clear and free of obstruction at all times.

1. Place the film (non-standard size film) to be scanned on the scanner glass surface,and center the film along the Film Alignment Ruler on the scanner.

   

Scanning Scenarios

The following pages provide various scenarios for scanning with the ScanMaker i800 by using ScanWizard Pro, including the following:

• Scanning regular, non-damaged photos: This scenario can also be your first scan in order to familiarize yourself with scanning basics.
• Scanning damaged photos: This scenario utilizes DIGITAL ICE for reconstructing damaged photos.
• Scanning regular, non-damaged positive film: This scenario details the steps for scanning positive film, such as 35mm mounted slides.
• Scanning regular, non-damaged negative film: This scenario details the steps for scanning negative film, such as 35mm filmstrips, 6 x 4.5 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, 6 x 9 cm, 6 x 17 cm film, and 4″ x 5″ film.
• Scanning damaged film: This scenario utilizes DIGITAL ICE for correcting flaws that may be present in your slides, negatives, and transparencies.

Take note that with the use of ScanWizard Pro, the Smart Touch buttons located on the front panel of the ScanMaker i800 are deactivated and become unavailable for use. The Smart Touch buttons are intended to be used in conjunction with ScanWizard 5, Microtek’s other scanning software also included with the ScanMaker i800, geared for tasks assigned to the buttons.

Note: In the following pages that detail the various scanning scenarios, the ScanWizard Pro interface is shown with the Preview, Settings, and Scan Job Queue windows as they appear in Mac OS X.

The appearance of the windows will change slightly in Windows for the PC platform, but the location of the various commands and icons remain in approximately the same locations throughout the ScanWizard Pro interface.

Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos

1. Raise the scanner lid, and place thephoto to be scanned face down on the scanner glass surface. Position the top end of the photo towards the back of the scanner.

   Make sure the Black Mat is attached on the scanner lid, then close the scanner lid before you launch ScanWizard Pro.

2. Launch ScanWizard Pro either as a stand-alone by clicking the program icon, or byusing the File-Import / File-Acquire command from your image-editing program (such as Adobe Photoshop). Alternatively, you can start ScanWizard Pro from the Applications folder in your Mac OS X.

   The first time you launch ScanWizard Pro, you will be prompted to set up color matching for your scanner. If you are not sure about what to do, simply click the OK button to accept the settings. You can always change the settings at a later time.

   For more information, see the Color Matching Setup section in the ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual in the Microtek ScanMaker i800 Pro CD-ROM.

1. Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of the image, which will appear in the Preview window.
2. Select the Scan Frame tool from the Toolbar in the Preview window, and choose the area to be scanned by dragging a rectangle around it. You will see a flashing frame (marquee) around the selected area.
3. Click the Prescan button to display a detailed image of area selected by the

   Scan Frame tool. A thumbnail of the image appears as well in the Scan Job Queue window.

4. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window.
   1. Select a desired image type.
   2. Select a desired resolution.
   3. Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.
5. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools.
6. If the colors in your photo are faded and need restoring, check the “AutomaticColor Restoration” box in the Settings window.
7. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start scanning.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched from an application program, the image is then delivered to your application, where the image can be saved, printed, or edited.

  Note: In Mac OS X, you will be prompted to specify the file attributes for the scanned image before scanning takes place.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched in stand-alone mode, you will be prompted to specify the file attributes for the scanned image after the Scan or Batch button is pressed, such as entering the file name, specifying a folder name of your own, etc. When you have completed the settings, press the Done/Save button, and the scanner will automatically scan and save your image based on your settings.

Scanning Damaged Photos

1. Raise the scanner lid, then place the damaged photo to be scanned face down onthe scanner glass surface. Center the top of the photo along the horizontal ruler towards the back of the scanner.

Note: Make sure the Black Mat is attached to the scanner lid. This will ensure that uneven photos lay as flat as possible, which will enhance the accuracy of detecting surface damage on photos.

Note: If the creases lie in the same direction where the carriage is moving, the creases may not be detected by the scanner. To fix this problem, position your photo slightly skewed (min. 10°, max. 45°), so that none of the creases are parallel to the direction of the moving carriage.

1. Launch ScanWizard Pro.
2. Go to the Preview window andchoose Reflective from the Scan Material
   menu.
3. Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of the image, which will appear in the Preview window.
4. Select the Scan Frame tool from the Toolbar in the Preview window, and choose the area to be scanned by dragging a rectangle around it. You will see a flashing frame (marquee) around the selected area.
5. Click the Prescan button to display a detailed image. A thumbnail of the image appears as well in the Scan Job Queue window.
6. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window.
   1. Select a desired image type.
   2. Select a desired resolution. Recommended resolution for DIGITAL ICE is600 dpi.
   3. Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.
7. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools.

   Important: The Descreen setting in the Settings window should be “None.” Otherwise the “DIGITAL ICE” option in the next step will be dimmed and will not be available for selection.

8. To repair creases, tears, andother surface defects from your photo, choose the DIGITAL ICE option that works best for you in the Settings window. Select from Normal or Strong.
9. If the colors in your photo arefaded and need restoring, check the “Automatic Color Restoration” box in the Settings window.
10. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start scanning.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched from an application program, the image is then delivered to your application, where the image can be saved, printed, or edited.

  Note: In Mac OS X, you will be prompted to specify the file attributes for the scanned image before scanning takes place.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched in stand-alone mode, you will be prompted to specify the file attributes for the scanned image after the Scan or Batch button is pressed, such as entering the file name, specifying a folder name of your own, etc. When you have completed the settings, press the Done/Save button, and the scanner will automatically scan and save your image based on your settings.

Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Positive Film

1. Raise the scanner lid, then load thepositive film that you wish to scan and place the EZ-Lock Film Holder on the scanner glass surface.

Gently lower the scanner lid down onto the scanner glass bed.

Important: Do not use the Black Mat. For details on how to use the EZ-Lock Film Holder and how to place film, see the section “Positioning Transparent Film” elsewhere in this document.

1. Launch ScanWizard Pro.
2. Go to the Preview window andchoose Positive / Positive Film from the Scan Material
   menu.
3. Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of your original.
4. Select the Scan Frame tool from the Toolbar in the Preview window, and choose the area to be scanned by dragging a rectangle around it. You will see a flashing frame (marquee) around the selected area.
5. Click the Prescan button to display a detailed image. A thumbnail of the image appears as well in the Scan Job Queue window.
6. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window.
   1. Select a desired image type.
   2. Select a desired resolution.
   3. Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.
7. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools.
8. If the colors in your film are faded and need restoring, check the “Automatic ColorRestoration” box in the Settings window.
9. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start scanning.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched from an application program, the image is then delivered to your application, where the image can be saved, printed, or edited.

Note: In Mac OS X, you will be prompted to specify the file attributes for the scanned image before scanning takes place.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched in stand-alone mode, you will be prompted to specify the file attributes for the scanned image after the Scan or Batch button is pressed, such as entering the file name, specifying a folder name of your own, etc. When you have completed the settings, press the Done/Save button, and the scanner will automatically scan and save your image based on your settings.

Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Negative Film

Note: Make sure you read the chapter “Addendum to ScanWizard Pro” in the ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual for important information on new features related to Negative Film Scanning.

1. Raise the scanner lid, then load thenegative film that you wish to scan and place the EZ-Lock Film Holder on the scanner glass surface.

   Gently lower the scanner lid down onto the scanner glass bed.

   Important: Do not use the Black Mat. For details on how to use the EZ-Lock Film Holder and how to place film, see the section “Positioning Transparent Film” elsewhere in this document.

2. Launch ScanWizard Pro.
3. Go to the Preview window and choose Negative / Negative Film from the Scan Material
   menu. The Negative Scan Settings window appears.
4. Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of your original.
5. Select the Scan Frame tool from the Toolbar in the Preview window, and choose the area to be scanned by dragging a rectangle around it. You will see a flashing frame (marquee) around the selected area.
6. Click the Prescan button to display a detailed image. A thumbnail of the image appears as well in the Scan Job Queue window.
7. a) In the Negative Scan Settings window,choose the Film Brand, Film Type, and ISO settings that match your film.
   1. The settings for the negative film you selected areapplied to the prescan image, and the adjusted image is displayed in the Preview window.
   2. You can save the selected negative film settingsinto the Preset drop-down menu for easy access in the future.

For more details on how to control settings for negative film scanning, see the section “Negative Scan Settings Window” in the ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual in the Microtek ScanMaker i800 Pro CD-ROM.

1. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window.
   1. Select a desired image type.
   2. Select a desired resolution.
   3. Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.
2. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools.
3. If the colors in your film are faded and need restoring, check the “Automatic ColorRestoration” box in the Settings window.
4. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start scanning.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched from an application program, the image is then delivered to your application, where the image can be saved, printed, or edited.

Note: In Mac OS X, you will be prompted to specify the file attributes for the scanned image before scanning takes place.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched in stand-alone mode, you will be prompted to specify the file attributes for the scanned image after the Scan or Batch button is pressed, such as entering the file name, specifying a folder name of your own, etc. When you have completed the settings, press the Done/Save button, and the scanner will automatically scan and save your image based on your settings.

Scanning Damaged Film

1. Raise the scanner lid, then load thedamaged film that you wish to scan and place the EZ-Lock Film Holder on the scanner glass surface.

   Gently lower the scanner lid down onto the scanner glass bed.

   Important: Do not use the Black Mat. For details on how to use the EZ-Lock Film Holder and how to place film, see the section “Positioning Transparent Film” elsewhere in this document.

2. Launch ScanWizard Pro.
3. Go to the Preview window and choose Positive / Positive Film for transparencies and slides; choose Negative Film / Negative for negatives from the Scan Material menu, depending on the film type you are using.
4. Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of your original.
5. Select the Scan Frame tool from the Toolbar in the Preview window, and choose the area to be scanned by dragging a rectangle around it. You will see a flashing frame (marquee) around the selected area.
6. Click the Prescan button to display a detailed image. A thumbnail of the image appears as well in the Scan Job Queue window.
7. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window.
   1. Select a desired image type.
   2. Select a desired resolution. Recommended resolution for DIGITAL ICE is1200 dpi.
   3. Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.
8. Adjust image quality if necessary, using theAdvanced Image Correction (AIC) tools.
9. Choose the DIGITAL ICE option that works best for you in the Settings window. Select from Normal or Strong.

   In Film mode, DIGITAL ICE automatically removes surface defects from your slides, negatives, and transparencies.

10. If the colors in your film are faded and need restoring, check the “Automatic ColorRestoration” box in the Settings window. .
11. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start scanning.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched from an application program, the image is then delivered to your application, where the image can be saved, printed, or edited.

Note: In Mac OS X, you will be prompted to specify the file attributes for the scanned image before scanning takes place.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched in stand-alone mode, you will be prompted to specify the file attributes for the scanned image after the Scan or Batch button is pressed, such as entering the file name, specifying a folder name of your own, etc. When you have completed the settings, press the Done/Save button, and the scanner will automatically scan and save your image based on your settings.

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