Microtek ArtixScan 120tf Installation and Operation Manual
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Contents Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement iv Introduction 1 System Requirements ........................................................................ 1 Environmental Requirements ............................................................ 2 Unpacking the Scanner 3 Taking a Closer Look .......................................................................... 4 Installation 5 Installing the Scanner Software ........................................................
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement This equipment (Model: MTS-120tf) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Introduction The ArtixScan 120tf is a single-pass, dual interface (FireWire and SCSI), 42-bit, highresolution scanner designed for scanning transparent media such as film, slides, and filmstrips. This manual will help you in the installation and operation of your scanner, with the information provided covering both Macintosh and PC environments.
Environmental Requirements Before unpacking your scanner, make sure that the location where the scanner will be installed is large enough for easy operation. • Make sure that the operating environment for the scanner is free of dust and other contaminants. • Allow adequate ventilation space (no less than 39.8" or 91.6 cm) around the scanner. • Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface that is not subject to vibration.
Unpacking the Scanner While unpacking the scanner, inspect the shipping carton for any signs of mishandling or damage. Your scanner’s packing carton and padding material have been carefully chosen to prevent damage to the unit in shipping and can withstand a reasonable amount of pressure. Refer to the enclosed packing list to ensure that you received all of the parts necessary for scanner setup. If there are any damaged or missing parts, contact Microtek's customer service department.
Taking a Closer Look READY Indicator (orange) Eject button POWER button (yellow) Feed slot SCSI terminator switch FireWire ports (2) SCSI ID switch SCSI ports (2) Power connector 4 ArtixScan 120tf Installation and Operation Manual
Installation This section provides information on the proper procedure for connecting your scanner. Installing the Scanner Software Before connecting the scanner to your computer, follow the steps below to install the scanner software: 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. For Macintosh users: When the Microtek CD-ROM icon appears on your Macintosh desktop, doubleclick on this icon to open it. Double-click “For OS 9.
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer The ArtixScan 120tf comes with both FireWire and SCSI-2 built-in interfaces. You may choose either FireWire (IEEE-1394) or SCSI as the interface for connection between the scanner and computer. (Choose only one interface – either FireWire or SCSI, but not both.) Using the FireWire Cable Before connecting the scanner, check to see if your computer system is FireWireready.
2. Connect the scanner to your computer, using the provided FireWire cable. Connect one end of the FireWire cable to your computer’s FireWire port, and connect the other end of the cable to the scanner’s FireWire port. For Macintosh users The latest Macintosh computers (i.e., G3, G4, later-generation iMacs, etc.) are equipped with a built-in FireWire port, usually labeled with the “ ” logo. 6 + For PC users 6 + 3.
Using the SCSI Cable Before connecting the scanner, check to see if your computer system has a built-in SCSI interface or an installed SCSI card. If you need help on installing the SCSI card, please refer to the documentation that came with your SCSI card. Follow the steps below to make a SCSI connection. 1. Shut down your computer. 2. Set the SCSI ID number to 6. If the SCSI ID number 6 is used by another SCSI device, check which SCSI ID is free, and set the number to a free SCSI ID from 2 through 5.
For PC users 6 + 4. Set the scanner’s terminator switch to the “ON” position. Note: If you have multiple devices on your SCSI chain, make sure the scanner is the last device on the chain and that the scanner is terminated (i.e., scanner's terminator switch is set to ON). ON OFF SCSI TERM 5. Connect the power cord to the scanner. Plug the power cord into the back of the scanner, and plug the other end into a wall outlet or power source. 6.
Positioning Your Originals When your scanner has been installed successfully, you can begin to scan slides and transparencies with the film holders. Included in the scanner package are three types of film holders — 35mm slide holder, 35mm filmstrip holder, and 6 x 9 cm filmstrip holder. This section provides information on how to position your original with the various film holders. A. Positioning the Transparent Film Using the 35mm Slide Holder The 35mm slide holder can hold up to four mounted slides.
Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder Six frames can be mounted into the 35mm filmstrip holder. 1. Push to open the holder. 2. Flip the 35mm filmstrip face down and place it into the holder. Align the frame-byframe partitions on your filmstrip to match the partitions on the holder. 3. Close the 35mm filmstrip holder. Slightly adjust the 35mm filmstrip by pushing the holder lid to ensure the filmstrip’s partitions to match the holder’s partitions.
Using the 6 x 9 cm Filmstrip Holder The 6 x 9 cm filmstrip holder allows you to scan varying sizes of transparencies, including 6 x 4.5 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, and 6 x 9 cm. The maximum number of film that can be loaded depends on the size of your film (e.g., the 6 x 4.5 cm can hold up to 4 pieces of film; 2 pieces for the 6 x 9 cm film). 1. Push to open the holder. 2. Flip the 35mm filmstrip face down and place it into the holder and ensure that the filmstrip’s edge is against the side of the holder. 3.
B. Inserting the Film Holder When the slides or filmstrips are correctly loaded, push the holder into the scanner’s feed slot in the arrow direction, where the arrow mark appears on the holder’s topend. The scanner then auto loads the holder. Note: Before you insert the film holder, it is best to start up the ScanWizad Pro TX program. You can do this by starting up ScanWizard Pro TX in stand-alone mode, or by launching it from your image-editing program (such as Adobe Photoshop).
Your First Scan 1. Launch ScanWizard Pro TX (either as a stand-alone by clicking on the program icon, or by using the File-Import or File-Acquire command from your imageediting program such as Adobe Photoshop). The first time you launch ScanWizard Pro TX, you will be asked to perform Color Matching for your monitor and printer. (Dialog boxes below show appearance in Windows OS, Mac OS X, and Mac OS 9.x.
3. Click the Overview button to start a thumbnail overview of your original. Note: If you do not need to overview the original, skip steps 4 &5 and directly prescan the original after selecting its frame position in the Job Panel window. 4. Select the image you want to scan by clicking on its thumbnail in the Job Panel window (at the same time, making sure the corresponding checkbox is checked). The selected image is highlighted.
Performing Color Calibration The Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) is a scanner calibration and profiling utility program exclusively designed 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 you are using under ScanWizard Pro TX. The Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler utility is included in the CD-ROM that contains ScanWizard Pro TX.
Positioning Your Target Place the Kodak Q-60E 35mm target face up (as shown in the illustration below). Place the target on the first frame of the 35mm slide holder, then insert the holder into the scanner. Proper positioning of the target on the scanner is important for a successful calibration. 93 -19 .7/1 IT8 1:03 200 199 7/1IT8. 1:03 200 AK KOD E 0E3 Q-6 ACHROMl Film EKT essiona Prof 3 k Koda 35.8 AK OD 3 K OME m E 0 Q-6 TACHRnal Fil EK fessio Pro a Kod k 8 35.
Calibrating Your Target 1. With the target properly positioned in the scanner, turn on your scanner and let it warm up for about five minutes. 2. Launch the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler calibration program. In Macintosh, locate the Microtek ICC Profile folder and double-click the ICC Profile icon. In Windows, select the Start menu, Programs, Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Windows, then Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler. 3. The main dialog box appears.
Loading a Profile Once the profile has been produced, follow the steps below to load the profile that was just created. 1. Launch ScanWizard Pro TX. 2. For Mac OS 9.x users: From the Preview window, click the Scan Material icon, and select “Positive Transparency” for slides and transparencies. For Mac OS X users: Select “Positive” from the Scan Material menu. For PC users: From the Preview window, click the Scan Material icon, and select “Positive Film” for slides and transparencies. 3.
Specifications Interfaces Two FireWire (IEEE-1394) ports; two SCSI-2 ports Dynamic Range 4.2 Dmax Scanning Modes Color, grayscale, and black-and-white in a single scanning pass 42-bit color input and output 14-bit grayscale Scanning Area 6 x 9 cm Max., 6 x 7 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 4.5 cm, 25 x 38 mm Resolution Optical: 4,000 dpi x 4,000 dpi Interpolated: 16,000 dpi x 16,000 dpi Transmission Speed 4 Mbytes/s (FireWire) 2 Mbytes/s (SCSI) Dimensions (L x W x H) 19.8" x 10.8" x 5.
