Microtek ArtixScan 4500t INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
English Copyright 2000 by Microtek International, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Microtek™, Artix™, ScanWizard Pro™, and ArtixScan™ are trademarks of Microtek International Inc. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product or company names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective holders. Important Documents you scan may be protected under copyright law.
English Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1 Specifications ..................................................................................................... 1 General Requirements ........................................................................................ 2 Minimum Macintosh requirements ............................................................... 2 Minimum PC requirements .
English 5. How to calibrate your scanner ....................................................................................... 18 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 18 Calibration target ............................................................................................. 18 Taking care of the target ...................................................................................
English 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the ArtixScan™ 4500t multi-format film scanner! This 42-bit, high resolution scanner features a dynamic range of 3.9 resulting in scans that include incredible detail in shadow and highlight areas from film originals. This scanner has been specifically engineered for photographers and other graphic arts professionals who demand scanned images that are accurate in color, sharpness, detail and clarity with their original film.
English General Requirements Before unpacking your scanner, make sure that the site where the scanner will be installed is big enough to allow for easier operation. • Make sure that the operating environment for the scanner is free of dust and other contaminants. • Allow adequate ventilation space (no less than 2 inches) around the scanner. • Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface that is not subject to vibration.
English 2 Before you begin Unpacking Remove the scanner from the box, and save the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the scanner again. Upon opening the scanner box, you will see a Packing List that lists both hardware and software components of your scanner package, as well as the part numbers for those components. If any component is missing, call Microtek Sales and provide information on the missing component and part number.
English Front View Film Holder Insert Slot Back View SCSI ID Switch CAUTION Fan Power Switch 6 DC Power Inlet SCSI Terminator Switch 4 ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual 25-pin SCSI Connector 50-pin SCSI Connector
English Checking the SCSI ID A SCSI ID is a number assigned to each SCSI device in your daisy chain to differentiate the devices from one another. The SCSI ID for Microtek scanners is set at default to 6. You won't need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner unless another SCSI device on your system (such as a ZIP drive or CD-ROM drive) is using the same number. CAUTION 6 6 + To set the SCSI ID number: Locate the SCSI ID selector, which is on the back panel.
English Powering up A. Connecting the scanner to the power source Connect the scanner to a voltage source directly by using the supplied power cord. Make sure that the power outlet will not be overloaded when the scanner is turned on, and ensure that other devices requiring significant power are not plugged into the same outlet. Ideally, no other devices should share the scanner’s power source. B.
4. The fluorescent lamp inside the scanner should be on too by this time. The lamp should never go off while the scanner is on. ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual 7 English 2. Switch the power on. The POWER indicator on the front panel of the scanner lights up. 3. The READY indicator beside the POWER indicator flashes briefly. After a 30-second warm-up period, the scanner carries out a self-test, with the scanner carriage moving back and forth about a half-inch.
English 3 Installation The ArtixScan 4500t installation procedure includes 4 steps: Step 1: Installing SCSI card Step 2: Connecting your scanner Step 3: Using terminator Step 4: Installing software Step 1: Installing SCSI card If your system is SCSI-ready, go to “Step 2: Connecting your scanner” directly to connect your computer. If your system is not the SCSI-ready, you will need to install a SCSI card. For the Macintosh: Install SCSI card if the Mac has no built-in SCSI interface 1.
English 3. Look for an available PCI card slot in your computer, then insert the PCI SCSI card (such as the Adaptec AVA-2903E) into the slot. Push the card in to make sure it is seated all the way in the slot, then put the screw back into the bracket. SC SI c ard Proper card connection is important, as an improper card connection will make you unable to use your scanner, and you will then have to remove the computer case and start the process of card insertion all over again. 4.
English Step 2: Connecting your scanner When the SCSI card is installed, follow the steps below: 1. Shut down your computer. 2. Connect the scanner to your computer, using the SCSI cable provided in the scanner package. Mac (G3/G4 Model) Mac (PowerMac Model) PC 3. Plug the power cord to the power connector at the back panel of the scanner, and plug the other end of the power cord to your AC power source or wall outlet. 4.
English Step 3: Using terminator If you are connecting the scanner in a daisy chain to other SCSI devices (such as a CDROM drive), take note of the following: 1. If the scanner is the last device on the SCSI chain, set the internal terminator switch on the back of the scanner to the “ON” position. There is no need to install an external terminator on any of the other SCSI devices on the chain. ON OFF 2.
See illustrations below and check to see that you have all of the items. Purpose Glass Holder (Plastic) To scan non-standard-sized film up to 3.8" x 4.8" Main Holder (Metal) To scan standard sized film (Maximum 3.8" x 4.
English How to use your scanner transparency accessories There are three ways to scan transparent films: • By using the Glass Holder, which is used to scan non-standard-sized transparent film. • By using the Main Holder which is used together with the individual film mount to scan a particular type of standard-sized transparent film, such as individual 4" x 5", 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, or 35 mm film mount. • By using the 4-in-1 35 mm Slide Holder, which is used together with 4-in-1 35 mm slide mount.
English the film. For standard-sized transparent film LOCK Using the Main Holder UNLOCK LO C K CK LO N the Main Holder on an even surface, turn the locker to the “Unlock” position, then open it. U Before placing the standard-sized transparent film, place Guide pin For 4" x 5" film Film is held in place by guide pins 1 Place the film upright and O C K CK L Unlock LO N Lock LOCK LOCK Be careful that the guide pins do not puncture the film when you place the film inside the film holder.
English For 35mm mounted and unmounted slides 1 Do one of the following: A Mounted slide A. To scan thick mounted slides Place the mounted slide in film mount. Secure the film under the clips of the film mount to lock the slide in place. Film mount B. To scan thin mounted slides Place the metal slide spacer beneath the clips of film mount, then push the mounted slide under the clips to lock the slide in place.
English Using the 4-in-1 Slide Holder 1 Place the 4-in-1 Slide Holder on an even surface, then open the film holder. IS TH E SID P U 2 Place the slides to be scanned inside the slide mount, with the film facing up. 3 Close the slide holder.
English Step 2: Inserting Film Holder into scanner 1 Open the Front Cover. 2 Insert the Glass Holder (with films loaded properly) into the ArtixScan 4500t. 3 Close the front cover of the IS TH E SID UP ArtixScan 4500t. You are now ready to scan. Please refer to ScanWizard Pro User’s Manual for operation. Warning: To scan images, you must close the front cover. Otherwise the scanner will stay at the Not Ready state.
English 5 How to calibrate your scanner Introduction The Scanner ICC Profiler is a scanner calibration and profiling utility program designed exclusively for use with Microtek scanners, including the ArtixScan 4500t. The Scanner ICC Profiler lets you calibrate the color attributes of your scanner and lets you create an ICC color profile customized and tailored especially for your scanner.
English • Always return the target to its protective sleeve immediately after use. • Store the target away from light in a cool, dry place, since long exposure to heat and light can change the colors on the target. Installing the Scanner ICC Profiler Note: The Scanner ICC Profiler program should have been installed at the time you performed software installation procedures (discussed earlier in the manual).
English Starting Calibration 1. Turn on your scanner and let it warm up for about five minutes. 2. Place the target inside the scanner. 3. Launch the Scanner ICC Profiler calibration utility. The main menu below appears. A. Choose the media type. Select Positive Film to calibrate. B. Select the target type that matches your target type and date code. You can verify this information by looking at the bottom of the target for the date code and the target type information.
English ofiling button. The calibration window will appear, and an initial C. Click on the Star Startt Pr Profiling preview is performed. Scanning the target image Following the Preview, a message appears informing you of the next step to be done. To select the target image, move the pointer (now a crossbar) to the preview image, and draw a frame enclosing the entire target image. When you release the mouse, a scan frame appears, which is the dotted marquee enclosing the target image.
English Aligning the target registration marks A. Aligning the upper-left registration mark Move the cursor into the target image area; the pointer will change to a flipped L mark (“ ”). Align the cursor with the small upper-left registration mark. Upper left registration mark B. Aligning the upper-right registration mark After the upper left mark is aligned, the upper right part of the target image is displayed, and an instruction dialog box prompts you to align the upper right registration mark.
English Creating a profile Following the alignment of registration marks, an instruction dialog box appears, prompting you to click the Calibrate Profile button. Click the Calibrate Profile button. This only takes a few moments. When the process is finished, a Save Profile As dialog box appears, prompting you to input Profile Filename and Profile Description. Click OK OK, a custom scanner ICC profile is saved automatically to your hard disk.
English Reference Section for Macintosh This section describes the features and commands of the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler program. All features are covered in the Menu commands, the Main window, and the Calibration window. A. Menu commands 1. Apple Menu — About ICC Profiler: Choose the About ICC Profiler command from your Apple menu to display the splash screen for the Scanner ICC Profiler program. The screen includes the product logo and the software version number 2.
English B. The Main Window The Main window provides various features and a system menu, allowing you to control the calibration process. Controls: 1. Scanner Model: This option lets you select the scanner to be calibrated. 2. Media: This option lets you select the media type for calibration. If a particular media is not supported, that media will not appear on the list. 3.
English C. The Calibration Window: Preview and Scan 1. Preview: The Preview button performs a preliminary scan of the target, displaying the entire target image in the calibration window. 2. Scan: The Scan button scans the target image and prepares the scanner for the important succeeding steps of aligning the registration marks and creation of the profile. D. The Calibration Window: Aligning targets and creating the profile 1.
English Reference section for PC This section describes the features and commands of the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler program. All features are covered in the Main window and Calibration window. A. The Main Window The Main window provides various features and a system menu, allowing you to control the calibration process. Controls: 1. Scanner Model: This option lets you select the scanner to be calibrated. 2. Media: This option lets you select the media type for calibration.
English System Menu: The System Menu displays current scanner information, lets you view the SCSI chain status, and lets you view the About dialog box of the Scanner ICC Profiler program. 1. Get Current Scanner Info: This command provides information on the current scanner. A dialog box appears showing the scanner model in use, the SCSI ID number of the scanner, and the firmware version of the scanner. 2.
English B. The Calibration Window: Preview and Scan 1. Preview: The Preview button performs a preliminary scan of the target, displaying the entire target image in the calibration window. 2. Scan: The Scan button scans the target image and prepares the scanner for the important succeeding steps of aligning the registration marks and creation of the profile. C. The Calibration Window: Aligning targets and creating the profile 1.
English 6 Troubleshooting Introduction This Troubleshooting guide discusses the SCSI cards that work with Microtek scanner. Available SCSI cards are Adaptec 2902, 2903, 2906 and AdvanSys 902 card. Questions and Answers for Windows 95/98/2000 Q1: The SCSI card cannot be found by Windows 98. A1: Your interface card is not properly seated in the PCI card slot on your computer. To fix this problem, power down your computer, remove the SCSI interface card from your computer.
English 7. Next, select the Interrupt/Request option, click Change Setting, and use the Up/Down arrow keys to select different IRQ number. If all IRQs are taken, you need to contact your dealer or computer manufacturer to help on how to free up an IRQ in this range. 8. When all the settings are correct, click OK to save the modifications. The dialog box should now show the correct Interrupt Request and Input/Output address settings. If you’re asked to shut down your computer, select No, then click Close.
English Questions and Answers for Windows NT 4.0 Q1: My SCSI card is detected by Windows NT 4.0, but the scanner cannot be found in Scanner Test utility. A1: Follow the steps below: 1. In Windows, choose Start, then Shut Down to turn off computer power. Then turn off the power of your scanner. 2. Check to make sure you have connected the correct SCSI cable to the SCSI port, not the parallel port. If you connect the SCSI cable to the parallel port, your scanner will not be found. 3.
Note Note:: Although IDE CD-ROM drives are not SCSI, because of the way the driver is implemented, Windows NT 4.0 will still list it on this screen. 4. Click on the Drivers tab, and click on the Add... button to select Adaptec on the left and the corresponding Adaptec card driver on the right to install. 5. Click OK to bring up the following screen. The SCSI card should now be listed, indicating the driver is installed. 6. Restart your computer.
English Questions and Answers for Macintosh G3/G4 Q1: The SCSI card cannot be found by Macintosh G3/G4 A1: Your interface card is not properly seated in the interface card slot on your Macintosh. To fix this problem, power down your Macintosh G3/G4, remove the SCSI interface card from Macintosh. Then reinstall it, make sure the card is seated all the way in and secured into the card slot. Q2: My SCSI card is detected by Macintosh, but the scanner cannot be found.
