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Microtek ScanMaker i900 Supplementary Manual

Microtek scanmaker i900: supplementary guide
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See also: Installation and Getting Started , Reference Manual
The ScanMaker i900 is a dual media flatbed with 6400 x 3200 dpi resolution, 4.2
maximum optical density, 8.5" x 14" legal-size scan bed for the upper bed, and 8"x10"
lower bay for scanning transparencies. The scanner features the PictuRescue™
system with DIGITAL ICE
plus ColoRescue™ one-touch color restoration for both photos and film. Also
featured is the Microtek-patented Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology™ (E.D.I.T.™)
for producing clear, distortion-free images in transparency scanning.
Contents
Getting to Know Your ScanMaker i900 ........................................................... 1
Features of the ScanMaker i900 ...................................................................... 2
Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................................ 3
Unlocking the Scanner .................................................................................... 4
Connecting the FireWire Port ......................................................................... 5
DIGITAL ICE Photo Print Technology ............................................................. 7
Positioning Your Originals .............................................................................. 8
Using the Glass Holder ......................................................................... 10
Using the Other Film Holders ............................................................... 1 1
A. Using the 35mm Slide Holder ................................................. 12
B. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder ........................................... 12
C. Using the 120 Film Holder ........................................................ 14
D. Using the 4 " x 5 " Film Holder ................................................... 15
Scanning Scenarios ....................................................................................... 17
Copyright © 2004
Microtek International, Inc.
I49-003886 A, November 2004

Getting to Know Your ScanMaker i900

http://www.microtek.com
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Photo Print Technology to reconstruct damaged photos,
Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos .......................................... 17
Scanning Damaged Photos ................................................................. 21
Scanning Positive Film ......................................................................... 24
Scanning Negative Film ........................................................................ 27
Using the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) .......................................... 30
Calibration Kit ........................................................................................ 30
MSP Installation .................................................................................... 30
Positioning the Target ........................................................................... 30
A. Positioning the Reflective Target ............................................. 31
B. Positioning the Transparent Target .......................................... 31
Calibration Setup ................................................................................... 32
Calibration and Profiling ....................................................................... 33
Loading a Profile ................................................................................... 34
Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 35
FCC Compliance Statement .......................................................................... 36

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Getting to Know Your ScanMaker i900 The ScanMaker i900 is a dual media flatbed with 6400 x 3200 dpi resolution, 4.2 maximum optical density, 8.5" x 14" legal-size scan bed for the upper bed, and 8"x10" lower bay for scanning transparencies. The scanner features the PictuRescue™...

  • Page 2: Features Of The Scanmaker I900

    ColoRescue. – With DIGITAL ICE Photo Print Technology, the ScanMaker i900 can – With ColoRescue, the ScanMaker i900 restores faded colors in photos and film, • Dual FireWire and Hi-Speed USB interfaces: With a data transmission rate of 400Mbps, FireWire is the most appropriate interface for high-resolution image transfer.

  • Page 3: Taking A Closer Look

    Taking a Closer Look Scanner lid Glass surface (Upper scan bed) Vertical ruler Power button Horizontal ruler Power indicator (green) Reflective Ready indicator (amber) Transparency Ready indicator (amber) Accessory port FireWire port (1) Hi-Speed USB port (1) Power connector ScanMaker i900 Supplement...

  • Page 4: Unlocking The Scanner

    Shipping the Scanner If you have to transport the scanner, you will need to lock the scanner back. Follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the scanner if your scanner is on.

  • Page 5: Connecting To The Firewire Port

    Connecting to the FireWire Port The printed Start Here guide showed you how to connect your computer to the USB port of the ScanMaker i900. Here, the Supplement shows you how to connect the computer to the scanner's alternate FireWire port.
  • Page 6 2. Press the Power button on the front panel of the scanner, and wait for the lights to stop blinking and stay on steady. The scanner will be detected by your system automatically. Power button ScanMaker i900 Supplement...

  • Page 7: Digital Ice Photo Print Technology

    Using Applicable Scan Materials DIGITAL ICE Photo Print Technology is used in the ScanMaker i900 to reconstruct damaged photos. It is not designed to be used for printed materials from newspapers and magazines, or printouts from inkjet/laser printers.

  • Page 8: Positioning Your Originals

    Positioning Your Originals Positioning Reflective Originals This procedure applies when you use the upper scan bed of the ScanMaker i900 to scan reflective materials such as photos and prints. 1. Open the scanner lid. 2. Place the original to be scanned face down on the scanner glass bed, towards the front of the scanner.

  • Page 9: Positioning Transparent Film

    Positioning Transparent Film This procedure applies when you use the lower scan bed of the ScanMaker i900. There are two ways to scan transparent film: A. By using the Glass Holder to scan non-standard-size transparent film. Glass Holder Important: When using the Main Holder or the Glass Holder, make sure you use the correct side up when inserting the holders into the scanner.

  • Page 10: Using The Glass Holder

    Note: The Glass Holder requires regular cleaning. To clean, use mild glass cleaning solution, and wipe the glass plate gently with lint-free, lens-cleaning cloth to prevent leaving fiber residue. ScanMaker i900 Supplement Orient Glass Holder with "Glass Holder" label facing up...

  • Page 11: Using The Other Film Holders

    Filmstrip Holder to scan 35mm filmstrips. The use of the individual film holders is explained in the succeeding pages of the manual. 35mm Slide Holder 35mm Filmstrip Holder 120 Film Holder 4” x 5” Film Holder Main Holder ScanMaker i900 Supplement...

  • Page 12: Using The 35Mm Slide Holder

    Holder at a time. 1. Place the 35mm filmstrip into the 35mm Filmstrip Holder. a) Push to open the lid. b) Place the 35mm filmstrip into the holder. ScanMaker i900 Supplement Orient Main Holder with "Main Holder" label facing up...
  • Page 13 When the filmstrips are closed, do not move or touch the filmstrips. If you do so, this will bend the original that may result in out-of-focus scans. Frame-by frame partition Orient Main Holder with "Main Holder" label facing up ScanMaker i900 Supplement...

  • Page 14: Using The 120 Film Holder

    Pull down the side to close the lid. 2. Put the 120 Film Holder into the Main Holder. 3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay of the scanner. ScanMaker i900 Supplement Orient Main Holder with "Main Holder" label facing up...

  • Page 15: Using The 4 " X 5 " Film Holder

    Pull down the side to close the lid. 2. Put the 4" x 5" Film Holder into the Main Holder. 3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay of the scanner. Orient Main Holder with "Main Holder" label facing up ScanMaker i900 Supplement...

  • Page 16: Scanning Scenarios

    35mm mounted slides. • Scanning negative film: This scenario details the steps for scanning negative film, such as 35mm filmstrips, 6 x 17 cm (120) panoramic film, and 4" x 5" / 6 x 9 cm film. ScanMaker i900 Supplement...

  • Page 17: Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos

    Skip button allows you to use the factory default ICC profile for your scanner. - Click the Calibrate button to run the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program to perform color calibration and to customize the ICC profile for your scanner.
  • Page 18 • Next, you will be prompted to set up color matching for your scanner. If you Pertains to how your monitor displays color, relative to the RGB Destination color space Color Matching features Improves the contrast and saturation of an...
  • Page 19 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. Click the Folder icon to specify a folder or file name of your own.
  • Page 20 ScanMaker i900 Supplement...

  • Page 21: Scanning Damaged Photos

    Scanning Damaged Photos 1. Raise the scanner lid, and place the damaged photo to be scanned face down on the scanner glass bed, towards the front of the scanner. Center the top of the photo along the horizontal ruler on the scanner.
  • Page 22 It is not designed to work with slides, negatives, transparencies, and printed matter. 10. If the colors in your photo are faded and need restoring, check the “Automatic Color Restoration” box in the Settings window. ScanMaker i900 Supplement dpi; maximum is 3200 dpi.
  • Page 23 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.

  • Page 24: Scanning Positive Film

    - Click the Skip button to exit the “Calibration Reminder” window. Clicking the - Click the Calibrate button to run the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) Note: For details on how to install the MSP program and how to use it to calibrate the scanner, refer to section of the manual titled “Using the Microtek...
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 ScanMaker i900 Supplement...

  • Page 27: Scanning Negative Film

    Skip button allows you to use the factory default ICC profile for your scanner. - Click the Calibrate button to run the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program to perform color calibration and to customize the ICC profile for your scanner.
  • Page 28 Select Film Type window below. For details on how to select the film type, refer to a PDF document called “ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual” in your Microtek software CD-ROM and see the Addendum to ScanWizard Pro section.
  • Page 29 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.

  • Page 30: Using The Microtek Scanner Icc Profiler (Msp)

    Using the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) The Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) is a scanner calibration and profiling utility program designed exclusively for Microtek scanners. Used together with the color calibration target, the ICC Profiler determines the color attributes of your scanner accurately, then generates an ICC profile tailored exclusively for the scanner that you are using under ScanWizard Pro.

  • Page 31: Positioning The Reflective Target

    2. Using the scanner's top ruler as a point of reference, adjust the target so that it is positioned at the center of the scanner glass bed.

  • Page 32: Calibration Setup

    Calibration Setup With the target properly positioned on the scanner, turn on your scanner and let it warm up for about five minutes. Launch the MSP program; the MSP main window appears. A. Choose the scanner model that you are calibrating.

  • Page 33: Calibration And Profiling

    2. Align the registration marks of the target with your cursor (see inset at bottom of page). 3. Click the Create Profile button (PC) or Finish button (Mac) to create the scanner ICC profile. At the end of the profiling process, a dialog box appears, prompting you to enter a profile name and description.

  • Page 34: Loading A Profile

    “Positive” or “Positive Film” option for transparencies and slides, and select the “Negative” or “Negative Film” option for negative filmstrips. 3. From the Settings window, click on the Scanner Profile/Input Profile list box, and select the profile you have just created. ScanMaker i900 Supplement...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    • Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP Macintosh • iMac or Mac G3/G4/G5 with built-in USB port or FireWire port • Mac OS X 10.2 or later Important Specifications, bundles, and accessories are subject to change without notice. ScanMaker i900 Supplement...

  • Page 36: Fcc Compliance Statement

    • 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 and 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.

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