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- Page 1 Installation Usage & Maintenance Troubleshooting ...
- Page 2 Trademarks © 2020 Plustek Inc. All rights are reserved. No portion of this document may be reproduced without permission. All trademarks and brand names mentioned in this publication are property of their respective owners. Liability While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all contents in this ...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION............................1 A N ...........................1 OTE ABOUT CONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................2 .............................3 AINTENANCE PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..........................4 ............................4 OX ONTENTS .............................5 CANNER VERVIEW BEFORE INSTALLING THE SCANNER ......................6 ....................6 ONNECTING THE CANNER TO OUR OMPUTER INSTALLING THE SCANNER ..........................7 )......................7 NSTALLING CANNER RIVER INDOWS ........................8 NSTALLING ILVER AST OFTWARE POWER ON THE SCANNER .........................11 .....................12 EQUEST FOR ... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to the world of Plustek scanners – the ultimate in computer imaging. Your new scanner will improve the professionalism of your day‐to‐day computing tasks by allowing you to input images into your computer system. Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier. We hope you will continue to turn to us for additional quality products as your computing needs and interests grow. A Note about Icons This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special ... -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Before using this device, please read the following important information to eliminate or reduce any possibility of causing damage and personal injury. 1. Usage, the product is for indoor use in dry locations. Moisture condensation may occur inside this device and cause malfunction at these conditions: • when this device is moved directly from a cold to a warm location; • after a cold room is heated; • when this device is placed in a damp room. To avoid the moisture condensation, you are recommended to follow the procedure: i. Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions. ii. Wait for 1‐2 hours before removing this device from the bag. 2. Do use the power adapter and USB cable provided with the scanner. Use of other power adapter and cables may lead to malfunction. 3. Keep the space around the AC adapter clear in case you need to quickly unplug the AC adapter during emergencies. 4. Damaged wire could cause fire or electrical shock. Keep the power cord straight and without being twisted, bended, or scraped. 5. Unplug this device if you don’t need to use for a certain period of time, such as, during night or long weekend, to avoid any risks of causing fire. 6. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock and opening your scanner will void your warranty. ... -
Page 6: Maintenance
Maintenance To keep your scanner working smoothly, take a moment to review the following maintenance tips. Caution Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment. When it is not in use, keep the scanner covered. Dust particles and other foreign objects may damage the unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock and opening your scanner will void your warranty. Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal components. ° ° °... -
Page 7: Product Overview
Product Overview Box Contents Scanner Mounted Slide Holder and Filmstrip Holder A. For scanning 35mm mounted slides (max. 5 slides) B. For scanning 35mm filmstrips (max. 12 frames) C. For scanning 120/220 filmstrips (For 6 x 4.5) D. For scanning 120/220 filmstrips (For 6 x 6 & 6 x 7) E. For scanning 120/220 filmstrips (For 6 x 8/6 x 9 & 6 x 12) USB 3.0 Cable Power Adapter Quick Guide Setup / Application USB stick Activation card 6x7 IT‐8 Target You may find the scanner hardware serial number on the activation card, please keep the card in a safe Attention ... -
Page 8: Scanner Overview
Scanner Overview Logo LED: It indicates the scanner status. Power Button: Press and hold the button for 2 seconds then release the button to turn the scanner ON. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds then release the button to turn the scanner OFF. Logo LED Power button Status (blue) LED (orange) On Off The scanner is turned on and operating normally. The film holder has been ejected and can be On Blinking removed. ... -
Page 9: Before Installing The Scanner
Before Installing the Scanner Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer Please allow about 12cm of space behind the scanner to open the Protection Cover. Attention Plug the power adapter into the scanner’s power receptor. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a standard AC power outlet. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the scanner. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of your computer. Note: If there is another USB device connected to the computer, connect the scanner to an available USB port. ... -
Page 10: Installing The Scanner
Installing the Scanner Please follow the step‐by‐step procedures described below to install the USB scanner. *You may find the latest driver on our official website www.plustek.com ‐> Support & Download ‐> Drivers and Downloads Installing Scanner Driver (Windows) For Mac OS X user, it’s not necessary to install the driver, you just need to install the SilverFast software. Attention 1. Insert the Setup / Application USB stick into your computer. OPTICFILM ＞ Windows ＞ Plustek OpticFilm 120 2. Click Setup.exe under Pro to install the scanner driver. 3. After the software is installed, close all open applications and click on the [Finish] button to restart your computer. 7 ... -
Page 11: Installing Silver Fast Software
Installing SilverFast Software 1. Insert the Setup / Application USB stick into your computer. 2. Install the SilverFast software by the following path: Windows OS: OPTICFILM ＞ Windows ＞ SilverFast ＞ SF‐Installer.exe Mac OS X: OPTICFILM ＞ Mac ＞ SilverFast ＞ SF‐Installer.dmg If a more recent SilverFast version is available online, the following dialog will be displayed. Windows OS Mac OS X Click [OK] to download and install the latest SilverFast version from the internet or click [Cancel] to install the out‐of‐date version from the USB stick. 8 ... - Page 12 3. Follow the on‐screen instructions. Windows OS Mac OS X 9 ...
- Page 13 4. After the installation finishes, click on [Finish] / [Close] to exit the installer. Windows OS Mac OS X 10 ...
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Page 14: Power On The Scanner
Power on the Scanner Press and hold the button for 2 seconds then release the button to turn the scanner ON. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds then release the button to turn the scanner OFF. Attention 11 ... -
Page 15: Request For Silver Fast Serial Number
Request for SilverFast Serial Number 1. Visit the website www.silverfast.com/activation‐plustek and follow the instructions. You will need your scanner hardware serial number. 2. Enter your scanner hardware serial number, your name, and your email address. The SilverFast serial number will be sent to your registered email address. 12 ... -
Page 16: Silver Fast Software Serialization
SilverFast Software Serialization 1. Launch the SilverFast program using the SilverFast shortcut on your Desktop. Verify your [Image Source] and [Language selection], then click on [Start] to launch the program. Windows OS Mac OS X 13 ... - Page 17 2. Once the program has been launched, enter your [First name], [Last name] and [Serial number], then click on [Unlock] to unlock SilverFast. Windows OS Mac OS X Visit the website www.silverfast.com/activation‐plustek to request SilverFast serial number. You will need your scanner hardware serial Attention number. 14 ...
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Page 18: Scan With The Silverfast Application
Scan with the SilverFast application Launch the SilverFast launcher using the SilverFast shortcut on your Desktop. Adjust the scan settings. Please refer to the SilverFast manual for more information about available scan settings. Windows OS Mac OS X 15 ... -
Page 19: Film Holders
Film Holders Several film holders are included in the package. They guarantee correct scanning results. Using Mounted Slide Holder Insert mounted slides into slots with emulsion (non‐glossy) side down. There are arrows and illustrations on the frame of each slot. Please follow the illustrations to insert the mounted slides. Using 35mm Filmstrip Holder Open the film holder and place the filmstrip in the film holder with the emulsion (non‐ glossy) side down. Always align the film towards the direction of insertion. The direction ... -
Page 20: Using 120/220 Filmstrip Holder
Using 120/220 Filmstrip Holder Open the film holder and place the filmstrip in the film holder with emulsion (non‐ glossy) side down. Always align the film towards the direction of insertion. The direction of insertion is indicated by a white square and an arrow. Arrow Direction of insertion Adjust the individual frames to fit the size of the images on your ... -
Page 21: Insert The Film Holder
Insert the Film Holder Insert the film holder into the scanner through the Front Film Holder Slot until it is automatically pulled in by the scanner. The scanner will not pull in the film holder if the USB cable is disconnected. Please allow about 35 cm in front of the scanner to insert and remove the film holder. Please DO NOT press any scan buttons until the film holder is completely inserted. It takes about 30 seconds to locate the film position and detect Attention the film type. The film holder should be able to be inserted into the scanner smoothly. Do not push the film holder hard. On the top side of the film holder you can see ’35 mm Mounted Film Holder’ or ’35 mm Strip Film Holder’ or ‘120/220 ... -
Page 22: Lens Calibration Tool
The Apps screen will be shown. Move your cursor to the right edge of the screen to scroll right until you find Your scanner model name, and then click on Lens Calibration Tool.) For Mac OS X user: Double‐click on Lens Calibration Tool in Finder > Applications > Plustek > Your scanner model name. 19 ... - Page 23 You will be prompted to insert the film holder. If you insert the 35mm film slide holder, the following dialog pops up. Select the film type and desired frame that you want to take as the standard, then click OK button. You may tick the checkbox of Max. Res. to scan image with the maximum resolution. The Max. Res. is 5300 dpi, while the default resolution setting is 2650 dpi. Attention 20 ...
- Page 24 If you insert the 35mm film strip holder, the following dialog pops up. Select the film type and desired frame that you want to take as the standard, then click OK button. You may tick the checkbox of Max. Res. to scan image with the maximum resolution. If you insert the 120 film strip holder, the following dialog pops up. Select the film type, film size and desired frame that you want to take as the standard, then click OK button. You may tick the checkbox of Max. Res. to scan image with the maximum resolution. 21 ...
- Page 25 Click the Start button, and the scanner start to scan the image with 11 focus modes. Double‐click on the image to enlarge and see the details. You may use the hand tool to move the image around. To zoom in and out, just click the +/‐ button. indicates that you have selected the 4 images out of 11, that is [‐2] focus mode. Attention 22 ...
- Page 26 Select the desired image and click Apply button to apply the focus mode to the following scans. You may click Reset to factory default button to reset the value to default setting at any time while any film holder is inserted. Attention 23 ...
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Page 27: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Folder] window, select the folder that contains this scanner’s driver and click the [OK] button to return to the previous screen. Click the [Next] button and click [Install this driver software anyway] if the [Windows Security] window appears. 3. Browse your USB stick and manually run the [Setup.exe] file from OPTICFILM ＞ Windows ＞ Plustek OpticFilm 120 Pro. Click on the [Yes] button if the [User Account Control] dialog pops up. Follow the on‐screen instructions to install all software that your new USB scanner requires. 24 ... -
Page 28: Scanning Problems
Scanning Problems Most problems are easily solved, and some of the most common questions and their recommended solutions are listed below. *Always make sure that you are using the latest software of Plustek and SilverFast. Symptom Cause & Solution The scanner cannot The USB cables are not connected properly be found Make sure that the cables are connected tightly and to the proper port. The USB cable might be too long Please use the USB cable that comes with your scanner. The scanner’s power cord is not connected properly Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to an outlet. If the scanner is connected to a Surge Protector, make sure that the Surge Protector is turned on. The scanner is not power on. Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds then release the button to turn the scanner ON. Windows didn’t detect the scanner 1) Please open [Start] > [Control Panel] > [System] > [Hardware] > [Device Manager]. 2) Please check if your scanner is properly listed under [Imaging Devices]. If it is not listed there or the device icon has an exclamation mark, please refer to “Manually Installing the Software” to install the device drivers. The scanned film The scanner or the surface it is placed on was bumped appears abnormal. ... - Page 29 The film holder is You just connected the USB cable after accidently automatically disconnecting it ejected The scanner will eject any inserted film holder when connection with a computer has been established. This behavior is normal The film holder is The scanner and computer are not connected via USB not pulled into the cable scanner Please make sure the scanner and your computer are connected via USB cable. The scanner will not pull in the film holder if the USB cable is disconnected. There is a grinding The scanner engages the gears and it initializes itself or rattling noise at before scanning the beginning of This noise is normal to the operation of the scanner. each scan 26 ...
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Page 30: Appendix B: Specifications
Appendix B: Specifications OpticFilm 120 Pro Image Sensor CCD Light Source LED Maximum Input: 10600 dpi Hardware Resolution Maximum Output: 5300 dpi @6x12 cm Color: 48‐bit input, 24/48‐bit output Scan Modes Grayscale: 16‐bit input, 8/16‐bit output Dynamic Range N/A Infrared Built‐in Scanning Area (W x L) 60 mm x 120 mm IT8 Target Included 6x7 IT 8 slide for color accuracy Power Supply 24 Vdc / 0.75 A Interface USB 3.0 Net Weight Approx. 6.2 Kgs Dimensions (W x D x H) 210 x 374 x 189 mm Hardware specifications may change at any time without prior notice. 27 ... -
Page 31: Appendix C: Customer Service And Warranty
Appendix C: Customer Service and Warranty If you encounter problems with your scanner, please review the installation instructions and troubleshooting suggestions contained in this guide. Visit our website www.plustek.com for more customer service information. For further assistance call our customer support phone number listed on the website. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you from Monday through Friday in office working hours as shown below: Europe 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (CET) Other Countries or Areas 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Taiwan Time To avoid delays, please have the following information available before calling: Scanner name and model number Scanner serial number (located at rear of scanner near port connectors) A detailed description of the problem Your computer manufacturer and its model number The speed of your CPU (Pentium 133, etc.) ... -
Page 32: Statement Of Limited Warranty
suppliers to get the right information of nearest stores. Statement of Limited Warranty This Statement of Limited Warranty applies only to the options you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from an authorized reseller. The manufacturer warranty includes all parts and labor, and is not valid without the receipt of original purchase. To obtain warranty service, you may contact the authorized dealer or distributor, or visit our website to check out the available service information, or send a request via E‐mail for further help. If you transfer this product to another user, warranty service is available to that user for the remainder of the warranty period. You should give your proof of purchase and this statement to that user. We warrant that this machine will be in good working order and will conform to its functional ... -
Page 33: Fcc Radio Frequency Statement
damages, even if we are informed of their possibility. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. To obtain the warranty service, you may: contact the authorized dealer or distributor. visit our website to check out the up‐to‐date service. send a request via E‐mail for further help. FCC Radio Frequency Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital ...
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