En Setup Device Registration (Windows Only) Scanning 35 mm Slides Scanning 35 mm Film Nikon Scan Reference User’s Manual ○○○○
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Scanning ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Guide ○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Install Nikon Scan scanner driver software The procedure for installing the software differs depending on whether you are using a Windows or Macintosh computer. Windows See 16 Macintosh See 21 ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Set up the scanner and connect it to your computer Windows users will need to register the scanner with Windows when connecting the scanner for the first time. Connect the scanner to the computer.
Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly. User’s Manual (this manual) This User’s Manual is intended for use with both Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED (referred to below as the 4000 ED) and Nikon COOLSCAN IV ED film scanners, and is divided into the following chapters: Overview Read this chapter for information on the symbols and conventions used in this manual.
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your scanner or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Use an appropriate power supply Use an AC power supply of 50/60Hz and a voltage of from 100V–240V. Use a power cord rated for the appropriate voltage. At voltages of over AC 125V: Use a power cord that complies with the safety standards of the country in which it is used, that has a plug rated for AC 250V, 15A (NEMA 6P-15) and insulation of SVT type or better, and that is more than AWG18 in thickness.
Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device is punishable by law.
Table of Contents Product Documentation .................................................................................................. i For Your Safety .............................................................................................................. ii Introduction ................................................................................................................. viii Setup ......................................................................................................
Scanning 35-mm Slides .................................................................................. 83 Step 1—Ready the Slide .............................................................................................. 84 Step 2—Insert the Adapter ......................................................................................... 84 Step 3—Insert the Slide ............................................................................................... 85 Step 4—Scan the Slide ...................
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED (4000 ED) or COOLSCAN IV ED film scanner. This manual describes how to care for, install, and use your scanner. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using your scanner, and leave it where those who use the scanner will read it.
Setup This chapter describes how to set up the scanner, how to install Nikon Scan, and how to connect the scanner. It also describes how to care for your scanner when it is not in use and how to treat film to ensure the best results when you make a scan. Before Using Your Scanner ............................. 2 Get to Know Your Scanner ............................ 3 Installing Nikon Scan .................................... 16 Connecting the Scanner ............................... 25 Turn the Scanner On .
En Before Using Your Scanner Connecting the Scanner • Connect the scanner directly to the computer as described in “Connecting the Scanner” ( 25). The scanner may not function as expected when connected to an IEEE 1394 hub. • The scanner may not function as expected used with other IEEE 1394 devices. Should you notice a problem with the scanner when used with other IEEE 1394 devices, disconnect the other devices and use the scanner alone. • Only one scanner can be connected to the computer at a time.
En Get to Know Your Scanner Your Scanner 4000 ED/COOLSCAN IV ED 쐃 쐏 Front View 쐋 쐄 쐆 쐇 4000 ED 쐃 Status LED This LED blinks slowly (roughly twice every three seconds) when the scanner is in operation. Do not turn the scanner off, remove or insert adapters, or eject or insert film until the LED has stopped blinking and is glowing steadily. If the LED flashes rapidly (about five times a second), a communications error has occurred or there is a problem with the scanner.
En Accessories After unpacking the scanner, check that the package contains all the items listed below. Contact your retailer immediately should you find that anything is missing or damaged. Power cable (1) (shape of cable depends on country of sale) IEEE 1394/Firewire interface cable (1) (4000 ED only) Use this cable to connect the 4000 ED to your computer.
En M CD-ROM ROM CDD- -ROM C CD M CD-RO RO M M M CD-RO RO M CD-RO RO Nikon Scan 3 CD-ROM (1) This CD contains driver software for your Nikon scanner. Depending on the country of sale, it may also include a variety of sample software. CD-ROM -ROM C CD CD-ROM -ROM C CD ROM CDD- Reference CD (1) This CD contains a reference manual for the Nikon Scan driver software, together with installers for Adobe Acrobat Reader, the software used to view the manual.
En Keep the Adapter Slot Closed In order to ensure that your scanner always produces the best possible results, remove the adapter and close the sliding cover when the scanner is not in use. Never remove an adapter from the scanner without first ejecting the film and checking that the status LED on the front of the scanner is glowing steadily. Do not insert or remove adapters, insert or eject film, or turn the scanner off while the LED is blinking.
En Protect Your Film The Digital ICE photo retouch function built into your Nikon scanner can be used to eliminate the effects of dust, scratches, and surface defects on your film. To ensure the best possible results and to prevent damage to slides or film, however, be sure to protect your film from dust, fingerprints, and condensation as described below. Fingerprints can be removed with a soft, dry cloth. Be careful not to scratch the surface of the film when removing fingerprints.
En Using the 4000 ED with Other Devices When using the 4000 ED with other devices connected to the same IEEE 1394 (Firewire) bus: Do not turn other devices on or off or disconnect interface cables while scanning is in progress (i.e., while the scanner status LED is blinking slowly). Connect the scanner directly to the computer. The scanner may not function as expected when connected to an IEEE 1394 hub. The scanner may not function as expected when operated at the same time as other IEEE 1394 devices.
En Installing the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board (4000 ED Only) If your computer is not already equipped with a built-in IEEE 1394 interface port or a suitable expansion board or card, you can install the IEEE 1394/Firewire interface board provided with your scanner. Detailed instructions may be found in the manual included with the interface board.
En Installing the Interface Board (4000 ED Only) Installing the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board in a PCI Slot After turning the computer off and disconnecting all cables, insert the interface board in one of the computer’s PCI slots as shown below. For information on the location of the PCI slots and on installing PCI boards, see the documentation provided with your computer.
En Installing the Device Drivers (Windows Only) After installing the interface board, close the computer’s case and reconnect all cables. Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, Windows will automatically install the necessary drivers. To confirm that the drivers have been installed and are functioning normally: Control Panel from the Start 1 Select menu and click the Performance and Maintenance icon.
En Windows 2000 Professional The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, Windows will automatically install the necessary drivers. To confirm that the drivers have been installed and are functioning normally: 1 Click on the My Computer icon with the right mouse button and select Properties from the menu that appears. 2 In the System Properties window, open the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button.
En Windows Millennium Edition (Me) The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, Windows Me will automatically install the board drivers. To confirm that the drivers are installed and functioning normally: 1 The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Yes to restart your computer. 2 Click on the My Computer icon with the right mouse button and select Properties from the menu that appears. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Device Manager tab.
En Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) 1 The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, the dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Next. 2 Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click Next. 3 The dialog shown at right will be displayed. After making sure that none of the options are selected, click Next.
4 Select The updated driver (Recommended) NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller and click Next. 5 The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Next. 6 If prompted to insert a disk, insert the Windows 98 Second Edition CD into the CD-ROM drive and click OK. If a message is displayed stating that the computer was unable to find a file on the Windows 98 Second Edition CD, enter “g:\WIN98_se” (where “g” is the driver letter of the CD-ROM drive) for Copy files from and click OK.
En Installing Nikon Scan Before you can connect your scanner to your computer, you will need to install Nikon Scan 3 driver software for your scanner. The procedure for installing Nikon Scan 3 on Windows computers differs from the install procedure for Macintosh computers. The Nikon Scan 3 install CD includes two versions of Nikon Scan 3: version 3.1.2 (for Windows and Mac OS 9 or earlier) and version 3.1.3 (for Mac OS X version 10.1.3 or later). Nikon Scan 3 Version 3.1.
Updating the IEEE 1394 Drivers (Windows 98 SE Only) Before installing Nikon Scan 3 under Windows 98 SE, users of the SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED will need to complete the IEEE 1394 driver update as described below. 1 Holding down the shift key to prevent the Nikon Scan 3 installer from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive (if the installer starts, click Exit to close the Welcome dialog). 2 3 4 5 Double-click the My Computer icon.
En Installation 1 Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CDROM drive. When the Welcome dialog is displayed, click Nikon Scan 3. Depending on where you purchased your scanner, you may be prompted to select the language in which Nikon Scan’s menus and dialogs will be displayed. Choose a language from the list provided. 2 The InstallShield Wizard will start. Click Next. The license agreement will be displayed; click Yes to accept the agreement and continue with installation.
3 Click Next to install Nikon Scan 3 to the folder for Nikon Scan 3 shown under “Install Location,” or click Browse… to choose another location. 4 Once the Nikon Scan program files have been copied to disk, a color-space selection wizard will be displayed. Click Use Wizard to have the wizard assist you in choosing a color-space profile (recommended) or Use name list to choose a custom profile (see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual for details).
En 6 Choose an RGB color-space profile from the list and click OK. More information about the different profiles is available in the Nikon Scan Reference Manual. 7 The installation complete dialog will be displayed. Click Finish to exit the InstallShield wizard. 8 Once the computer has restarted, take a few moments to view the ReadMe file, which may contain important information that could not be included in this manual. This completes installation of Nikon Scan 3.
En Installing Nikon Scan on a Macintosh Before installing Nikon Scan, turn your computer on and wait for it to start up. Check to make sure that: • The scanner is not connected to your computer. • Your computer satisfies the Nikon Scan 3 system requirements (see page 5 of the Nikon Scan Reference Manual for details). • No other applications (including anti-virus software) are running. Installation 1 Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CDROM drive. When the Nikon Scan 3.1.
En 2 When the installer starts, click Continue… to display the license agreement. Clicking Accept displays the ReadMe file. Take a few moments to read this file, which may contain important information that could not be included in this manual. After reading the file, click Continue…. 3 Choose a location for Nikon Scan from the Install Location menu and click Install. Mac OS X Nikon Scan will automatically be installed to the folder “Applications : Nikon Software” on the startup disk.
4 Once the Nikon Scan program files have been copied to disk, a color-space selection wizard will be displayed. Click Use Wizard to have the wizard assist you in choosing a color-space profile (recommended) or Use name list to choose a custom profile (see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual for details). The color-space profile selected during installation can be changed at any time as detailed in the “Preferences” section of the Nikon Scan Software Manual.
En 7 Nikon Scan 3 can be used to scan images directly into any application that supports Adobe Photoshop 5.0 acquire plug-ins. The installer will display a list of plug-in folders for the applications currently installed on your computer; choose the folders containing Adobe Photoshop plug-ins and click OK to copy the Nikon Scan 3.1 plug-in to the selected folders. Click Cancel to complete installation without creating a copy of the Nikon Scan 3.1 plug-in.
En Connecting the Scanner The first time the scanner is connected to a Windows computer, the Device Manager will install the device drivers needed to “register” the scanner with the system. For information on registering the scanner, see “Registering the 4000 ED with Windows” ( 30-56) or “Registering the COOLSCAN IV ED with Windows ( 57-82). Connecting the Power Cable A power cable is provided with your scanner. Before connecting the cable, making sure the scanner is off.
En Connecting the Interface Cable (4000 ED) After confirming that the scanner is off, connect one end of the supplied 6-pin–6-pin IEEE 1394 cable to the scanner, the other to the computer. Connect the cable as shown. Attempting to insert the connector in another orientation could not only damage the connector, but also damage the scanner or computer or interfere with their correct functioning.
En Connecting the Interface Cable (COOLSCAN IV ED) After confirming that the scanner is off, connect the supplied USB cable to the scanner using the B connector, and insert the A connector to the computer’s USB port. Connect the cable as shown. Attempting to insert the connector in another orientation could not only damage the connector, but also damage the scanner or computer or interfere with their correct functioning.
En Turn the Scanner On Press the power switch to turn the scanner on. The status LED will blink while the scanner initializes. When initialization is complete, the status LED will glow steadily. Status LED Power switch off Blink Glow steadily Power switch on When turning the scanner on with the MA-20 (S) slide-mount adapter in place, be sure that the FH-3 film holder is not inserted. Leaving the FH-3 in the scanner can prevent the scanner from initializing normally.
Device Registration (Windows Only) 4000 ED The first time you connect the scanner to a Windows computer, you will need to “register” the scanner with the system by installing the hardware drivers. ○○○○ Registering the 4000 ED with Windows Windows Home Edition/Windows XP Professional WindowsXPXP Home Edition/Professional ... 30 ................................................................. Windows 2000 Professional ..................... 30 36 Windows 2000 Professional .....................
Registering the 4000 ED with Windows Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Registering the Scanner with Windows XP Turn the scanner on The first time the computer detects the scanner, Windows will display the dialog shown at right. 2 Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. The list of drivers shown in step 3 will be displayed.
3 Select ls4000xp.inf Select ls4000xp.inf in the list of drivers and click Next. “ls4000xp.inf” If ls4000xp.inf is not visible in the list, drag the scroll bar at the right of the list until it is displayed. Be sure to choose the driver that has “xp” in the file name. Click Continue Anyway Click Continue Anyway to begin installation of the files needed to register the scanner. 5 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation.
Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. 2 Open the System Properties dialog Select Control Panel from the Start menu, open Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 Display the Device Manager The System Properties dialog will be displayed. Open the Hardware tab and click Device Manager….
5 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging devices.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the 34).
Updating the Device Driver (Windows XP) If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging devices” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Properties dialog, you will need to reinstall the device driver as detailed below. Open the scanner Properties dialog Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)” ( 32).
4 Select ls4000xp.inf Select ls4000xp.inf in the list of drivers and click Next. “ls4000xp.inf” If ls4000xp.inf is not visible in the list, drag the scroll bar at the right of the list until it is displayed. Click Continue Click Continue Anyway to begin installation of the files need to register the scanner. 6 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation.
Windows 2000 Professional Registering the Scanner with Windows 2000 Professional Turn the scanner on The first time the computer detects the scanner, Windows will display the dialog shown at right. Click Next. 2 Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select the search option and click Next. 4000 ED 1 Logging On Log on as the Administrator when registering the scanner.
Select Specify a location Select Specify a location and click Next. 4 Click Browse… When the dialog shown at right is displayed, click Browse…. 5 Select the Win2000 folder The Locate File dialog will be displayed. Select the “Nkscan” CD from the Look in menu and open each of the “INF,” “LS4000,” and “Win2000” folders in turn. Select the file LS40002K.INF and click Open.
6 Confirm the file path The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Confirm that the path “\INF\LS4000\Win2000” appears after the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive and click OK. If the Correct Path Is Not Displayed If the correct path is not displayed, repeat steps 4–6 to select the correct path. Begin installation of the device drivers Click Next. 8 Click Yes The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Yes.
The dialog shown at right will be displayed while Windows registers the scanner. 9 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. 4000 ED the computer 10 Restart Click Yes to restart the computer. device registration 11 Confirm Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( 40).
Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. 2 Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon. 3 Display the Device Manager The System Properties dialog will be displayed. Open the Hardware tab and click Device Manager….
5 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging devices.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( 42).
Updating the Device Driver (Windows 2000 Professional) If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging devices” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Properties dialog, you will need to reinstall the device driver as detailed below. Open the scanner Properties dialog Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( 40).
Select the search option Select the search option and click Next. 5 Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. 4000 ED 4 The Welcome Window If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.
Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Registering the Scanner with Windows Me 1 Turn the scanner on The first time the computer detects the scanner, Windows will display the dialog shown at right. After confirming that the Nikon Scan CD is inserted in the CD-ROM drive, select the search option and click Next. 4000 ED Inserting the Nikon Scan CD If the Nikon Scan CD is not in the CD-ROM drive, insert the disk while holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically.
Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. 4 Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer. 5 Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 46).
Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. 2 Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon. 3 Display the Device Manager The System Properties dialog will be displayed. Open the Device Manager tab.
5 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging Device.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows Me)” ( 48).
Updating the Device Driver (Windows Me) If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging Device” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Properties dialog, you will need to reinstall the device driver as detailed below. Open the scanner Properties dialog Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 46).
Select the search option Select the search option and click Next. 5 Select LS4000ME.INF Select LS4000ME.INF in the list of drivers and click OK. 4000 ED 4 “LS4000ME.INF” Several drivers with similar names may be displayed. Be sure to select LS4000ME.INF. 6 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. If prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Registering the Scanner with Windows 98 SE Before beginning device registration, make sure that you have completed the IEEE 1394 update described in “Updating the IEEE 1394 Drivers (Windows 98 SE only)” ( 17). 1 Turn the computer on Make sure that the computer is on, and that the scanner is off and connected to the computer via the IEEE 1394 cable. 2 Turn the scanner on Turn the scanner on and wait for Windows to display a message.
Navigate to “C:\windows\system32\ drivers” by selecting “C:” from the list of drives and double-clicking in turn on each of the following folders: “windows”, “system32”, and “drivers.” “ntmap.sys” will be selected in the list of files. Click OK and confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE)” ( 53). This completes device registration. the Nikon Scan 3 CD 3b Insert The dialog shown at right will be displayed.
Select the Win98SE folder The Browse for Folder dialog will be displayed. Select the “Win98SE” folder under “Nkscan” > “INF” > “Ls4000” and click OK. 6 Confirm the file path The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Confirm that the path “\INF\LS4000\Win98SE” appears after the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive and click Next. 4000 ED 5 If the Correct Path Is Not Displayed If the correct path is not displayed, repeat steps 4–6 to select the correct path.
Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. 2 Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon. 3 Display the Device Manager The System Properties dialog will be displayed. Open the Device Manager tab.
4000 ED 5 54 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging Device.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the 55).
Updating the Device Driver (Windows 98 SE) If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging Device” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Properties dialog, you will need to reinstall the device driver as detailed below. Open the scanner Properties dialog Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE)” ( 53).
4000 ED 6 Select the Win98SE folder The Browse for Folder dialog will be displayed. Select the “Win98SE” folder under “Nkscan” > “INF” > “Ls4000” and click OK to return to the dialog shown in step 5. Confirm that the path “\INF\ LS4000\Win98SE” appears after the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive and click Next. 7 Begin installation of the device drivers A dialog will be displayed stating that Windows has found the drivers for the device. Click Next. 8 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation.
Registering the COOLSCAN IV ED with Windows Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Registering the Scanner with Windows XP Turn the scanner on The first time the computer detects the scanner, Windows will display the dialog shown at right. 2 Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; click Continue Anyway.
Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. 4 Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)” ( 59).
Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. 2 Open the System Properties dialog Select Control Panel from the Start menu, open Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 Display the Device Manager The System Properties dialog will be displayed. Open the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.
COOLSCAN IV ED 5 60 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging devices.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows XP)” ( 61).
Updating the Device Driver (Windows XP) If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging devices” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Properties dialog, you will need to reinstall the device driver as detailed below. Open the scanner Properties dialog Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)” ( 59).
4 Select ls40xp.inf Select ls40xp.inf in the list of drivers and click Next. “ls40xp.inf” If ls40xp.inf is not visible in the list, drag the scroll bar at the right of the list until it is displayed. Click Continue Anyway Click Continue Anyway to begin installation of the files need to register the scanner. 6 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation.
Windows 2000 Professional Registering the Scanner with Windows 2000 Professional Turn the scanner on The first time the computer detects the scanner, Windows will display the dialog shown at right. Click Next. 2 Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select the search option and click Next. COOLSCAN IV ED 1 Logging On Log on as the Administrator when registering the scanner.
Select CD-ROM drives Select CD-ROM drives and click Next. 4 Begin installation of the device drivers Click Next. 5 Click Yes The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Yes.
The dialog shown at right will be displayed while Windows registers the scanner. 6 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. COOLSCAN IV ED 7 Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer. 8 Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( 66).
Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. 2 Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon. 3 Display the Device Manager The System Properties dialog will be displayed. Open the Hardware tab and click Device Manager….
5 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging devices.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( 68).
Updating the Device Driver (Windows 2000 Professional) If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging devices” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Properties dialog, you will need to reinstall the device driver as detailed below. Open the scanner Properties dialog Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( 66).
Select the search option Select the search option and click Next. 5 Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select CD-ROM drives and click Next. COOLSCAN IV ED 4 The Welcome Window If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.
Windows Millennium Edition (Me) COOLSCAN IV ED Registering the Scanner with Windows Me 1 Turn the scanner on The first time the computer detects the scanner, Windows will display the dialog shown at right. 2 Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Select the search option Select the search option and click Next.
Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. 5 Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer. 6 Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 72).
Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. 2 Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon. 3 Display the Device Manager The System Properties dialog will be displayed. Open the Device Manager tab.
5 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging Device.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows Me)” ( 74).
Updating the Device Driver (Windows Me) If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging Device” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Properties dialog, you will need to reinstall the device driver as detailed below. Open the scanner Properties dialog Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 72).
4 Select the search option Select the search option and click Next. If a list of drivers is displayed, select the driver with the path ending in LS40ME.INF and click OK. COOLSCAN IV ED 5 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. If prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. 6 Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 72–73).
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) COOLSCAN IV ED Registering the Scanner with Windows 98 SE 1 Turn the scanner on The first time the computer detects the scanner, Windows will display the dialog shown at right. Click Next. 2 Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select the search option and click Next.
Select Specify a location Select Specify a location and click Browse. 4 Select the Ls40 folder The Browse for Folder dialog will be displayed. Click on the “+” next to the “Nkscan” and then “INF” folders to display the “Ls40” folder. Select the “Ls40” folder and click OK. 5 Confirm the file path The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Confirm that the path “\INF\LS40” appears after the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive and click Next.
Begin installation of the device drivers Click Next. 7 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. 8 Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE)” ( 79).
Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. 2 Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon. 3 Display the Device Manager The System Properties dialog will be displayed. Open the Device Manager tab.
COOLSCAN IV ED 5 80 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging Device.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the 81).
Updating the Device Driver (Windows 98 SE) If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging Device” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Properties dialog, you will need to reinstall the device driver as detailed below. Open the scanner Properties dialog Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE)” ( 79).
5 Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive, then select Specify a location and click Browse. COOLSCAN IV ED The Welcome Window If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window. 6 Select the Ls40 folder The Browse for Folder dialog will be displayed.
Scanning 35-mm Slides This chapter describes how to scan 35-mm slides using the MA20 (S) slide-mount adapter provided with your scanner. Step 1—Ready the Slide ............................ 84 Step 2—Insert the Adapter ....................... 84 Step 3—Insert the Slide ............................ 85 Step 4—Scan the Slide ..............................
Step 1—Ready the Slide The MA-20 (S) slide-mount adapter is used to scan 35-mm film mounted as slides. 35-mm slide Step 2—Insert the Adapter After confirming that the scanner is ready (the scanner is ready when the status LED is not blinking), insert the MA-20 (S) slide-mount adapter into the scanner. Open the sliding cover on the front of the scanner and slide the MA-20 (S) smoothly into the adapter slot until it is fully inserted. The status LED will blink a few times and then glow steadily.
Step 3—Insert the Slide The MA-20 (S) scans slides one at a time. Insert the slide smoothly with the emulsion surface down (shiny surface up) and the short side of the slide aperture toward the scanner. Stop when the slide contacts the rear of the film slot. Compatible Slides Slides scanned in the MA-20 (S) must have mounts between 1.0 and 3.2 mm thick and from 49 to 50.8 mm in width.
Step 4—Scan the Slide The actual scan is performed using Nikon Scan (for detailed information on using Nikon Scan, see the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual). Making a Scan 1 Start Nikon Scan Windows From the Start menu, select All Programs > Nikon Scan 3.1 > Nikon Scan 3.1 (Windows XP) or Programs > Nikon Scan 3.1 > Nikon Scan 3.1 (other versions of Windows). Mac OS X Open the folder Applications : Nikon Software : Nikon Scan 3 on the startup disk and doubleclick the Nikon Scan 3 icon.
The Nikon Scan scan window will open on the desktop. Scan window 2 Choose the film type Choose the type of film to be scanned from the mediatype menu. 3 Choose a color model Choose a color model from the color-model menu. The most common choice for images that will be edited on a computer is Calibrated RGB. Choose Grayscale when scanning black-and-white (monochrome) film. CMYK is intended for professionals who need to create a file ready for printing on an industrial four-color printer.
4 Click the Preview button Click the Preview button to create a preview of the image to be scanned. Preview button The preview will be displayed in the preview area.
5 Adjust scan settings For steps 6 through 10, you will use the tools in the “Tool Chest.” The Tool Chest is a window of tool palettes, each containing controls for a specific task, such as selecting the area to be scanned, adjusting contrast, color, and sharpness, setting the scan size and resolution, or compensating for defects in the original, such as grain or fading.
6 Rotate or flip the image If necessary, you can rotate or flip the preview image. Click the triangle at the top left corner of the Layout Tools palette in the Tool Chest to view the controls in the Layout Tools palette. In this example, the button is used to rotate the image 90 ° to the right.
7 Compensate for defects Click the triangle at the top left corner of the Digital ICE cubed (Digital ICE3) palette in the Tool Chest to view the controls in the Digital ICE cubed palette (for more information on Digital ICE3, see page 51 of the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual). Click To remove dust and scratches from the image, check Enable Digital ICE and select Normal or Fine from the Digital ICE menu.
8 Select a crop Select a portion of the image for scanning. This selection is referred to as the “crop.” Click the Crop tool ( ) in the Layout Tools palette and drag the mouse to select a crop. The borders of the crop are indicated by a dotted line. Selecting the Entire Image Double-click inside the current crop to select the entire image. When the entire image is selected, the borders of the crop are not indicated by a dotted line.
9 Choose an output size and resolution If desired, you can specify the dimensions and resolution of the final image (“output size and resolution”). Click the triangle at the top left corner of the Crop palette to view the controls in the Crop palette. Click The Crop palette contains three options for determining output size: Keep this crop, Keep this output size, and Keep this file size.
• Keep this crop Choose Keep this crop when you want to select the precise area to be scanned using the mouse, then adjust the output resolution and size according to how the image will be used. Enter a value for resolution suited to the device on which the image will be printed or displayed in the Resolution text box, or select a resolution that matches the device from the options listed in the output resolution menu.
10 Adjust color, contrast, and sharpness Curves The Curves palette makes it possible to adjust color balance and contrast in specific portions of the tone range. For example, you can selectively enhance detail in dark portions of the image (shadow), brighten mid-tones, or bring out details in highlights. Changes can be made to all the component colors in the image or only to specific color components (channels).
To view the effects of any changes that have been made and compare them with the original, use the Processed and Natural tabs in the preview area to switch back and forth between the processed and original image. The image produced when you click the Scan button to open the image in the host application will be the same as the image in the Processed tab.
the Scan button 11 Click Click the Scan button to begin scanning. Scan button When scanning is complete, the image will be displayed in an image window. Windows Macintosh Once you have saved the scanned image, you can open it for editing in another application such as Photoshop. Image Windows You can close the scan window if it blocks your view of the image in the image window.
additional images 12 Scan To scan additional images after closing the scan window, select the scanner from the Nikon Scan > Tools menu. In Windows, you can also open the scan window by selecting Open TWAIN Source from the File menu. If you are using Nikon Scan to scan images directly into another application, open the scan window by selecting Nikon Scan from the application’s list of “Acquire” or “Import” sources. You can then repeat steps 2 to 11 to scan additional images.
13-2. Remove the film adapter Slide the film adapter from the adapter slot. 13-3. Close the sliding cover Slide the cover closed. 13-4. Exit Nikon Scan If you are using Nikon Scan as a “stand-alone” application, choose Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) from the File menu to exit Nikon Scan. If you are using Nikon Scan to scan images directly into another application, simply close the scan window by clicking the close box.
13-5. Turn the scanner off COOLSCAN IV ED Wait for the status LED to stop blinking, then press the power button to turn the scanner off. 4000 ED If you are using a Macintosh or a computer running Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional, wait for the status LED to stop blinking and then turn the scanner off by pressing the power button. If you are using Windows Me or Windows 98 SE, you must first remove the scanner from the system as described below. Windows Me Shut down the computer.
Scanning 35-mm Film This chapter describes how to scan strips of unmounted 35-mm film. Strip film can be scanned using the SA-21 strip-film adapter or by placing film in the FH-3 film holder and inserting it in MA-20 (S) slide-mount adapter. Film That Can Not Be Scanned in the SA-21 ... 102 Using the FH-3 ......................................... 105 Using the SA-21 .......................................
Film That Can Not Be Scanned in the SA-21 Film That Can Not Be Used The following film can not be scanned in the SA-21. Problem Solution Use the FH-3 film holder with the MA-20 (S) slidemount adapter. Film strip is only one frame long Perforations Perforations Use the FH-3 film holder with the MA-20 (S) slidemount adapter. Perforations are torn or missing 6 mm or more Less than 30 mm Use the FH-3 film holder with the MA-20 (S) slidemount adapter.
Film That Must Be Repaired Before Use Film with the defects listed below must be repaired before it can be scanned in the SA-21. It can be scanned without preparation using the FH-3 film holder with the MA-20 (S) slide-mount adapter ( 105). Problem There is tape on the ends of the film. Film is cut on an angle or torn. The final perforation has been cut or torn. Solution Remove the tape or trim the ends of the film with scissors.
See page 105 for information on using the FH-3. Problem The end of the film is folded. The end of the film is tapered. Solution Trim the folded portion from the film, cutting the film straight across and being careful not to cut across the perforations. Trim the end of film straight across, being careful not to cut across the perforations. There are small holes in between the perforations. If the small holes are only on one side of the film, insert the film as shown above.
Using the FH-3 The FH-3 can be used in combination with the MA-20 (S) to scan strips of 35-mm film of one to six frames in length, including film that can not be scanned in the SA-21. FH-3 1 MA-20 (S) Hold the adapter with the Nikon logo face up. Pg.
2 Unlatch the holder snaps and flip the upper holder open. Upper holder 3 Place a strip of film in the lower portion of the holder, aligning each frame with an aperture in the lower holder. The shiny surface of the film should face up (the emulsion surface should face down), so that the frame numbers are not reversed.
4 Return the upper holder to its original position, aligning the ends with the ends of the lower holder. 5 Fasten the snap on the FH-3 and fit the upper and lower ends of the holder together.
6 Align the frame you want to scan with either of the two apertures (see page 110 for information on scanning frames in order, starting at the first frame). Apertures 7 After confirming that the scanner is ready (the scanner is ready when the status LED is not blinking), insert the MA-20 (S) slide-mount adapter into the scanner. Inserting the MA-20 (S) Open the sliding cover on the front of the scanner and slide the MA-20 (S) smoothly into the adapter slot until it is fully inserted.
8 Insert the aperture containing the frame you want to scan into the MA-20 (S). 9 Scan the frame as described on pages 86–98 of this manual. Insert the aperture containing the frame you want to scan into the MA-20 (S). scanning, wait for the status LED 10 After to stop blinking and then remove the FH-3 from the film slot by hand. Do not use the eject button on the MA-20 (S). You can now turn the scanner off as described on page 100 of this manual.
Scanning Frames in Order The position of the frame scanned is shown in the diagram below.
Using the SA-21 The SA-21 can be used to scan 35-mm film in strips of two to six frames (for information on film that can not be used in the SA-21, see pages 102–104 of this manual). 35-mm film in strips of two to six frames 1 After confirming that the scanner is ready (the scanner is ready when the status LED is not blinking), insert the SA-21 into the scanner. Open the sliding cover on the front of the scanner and slide the SA-21 smoothly into the adapter slot until it is fully inserted.
2 To prevent the film from curling, hold it lightly by both edges, with the emulsion surface down (shiny surface up), and insert the film as shown below. When the film has been inserted a short distance, the adapter feed mechanism will activate and load the film the rest of the way into the adapter. The status LED will blink while the scanner readies the film for scanning. The status LED will stop blinking when the scanner is ready to begin scanning.
The Thumbnail Drawer When using the SA-21 strip-film adapter, you can choose the frames to be scanned from the thumbnail drawer. For more information on the thumbnail drawer, see pages 19 to 25 of the Nikon Scan Software Manual. Using the Thumbnail Drawer After selecting the film type from the media-type menu and the color model from the color-model menu ( 87), click the thumbnail drawer tab to open the thumbnail drawer. Thumbnail drawer tab Frames are identified by frame number.
Using the Thumbnail Drawer (Continued) If the thumbnail drawer is too small to display all frames at once, you can enlarge the drawer by dragging the lower right corner, or use the scroll bar to view frames that can not be displayed in the drawer. Scroll bar Drag to enlarge thumbnail area The frame to be scanned can be selected by clicking the associated frame number or thumbnail.
4 Once scanning is complete, you can exit Nikon Scan and turn the scanner off. 4-1. Eject the film Click the eject button in Nikon Scan to eject the film from the scanner. 4-2. Remove the film adapter Slide the film adapter from the adapter slot. Ejecting Film The SA-21 is equipped with a locking mechanism that prevents the adapter from being removed while film is in place.
4-3. Close the sliding cover Slide the cover closed. 4-4. Exit Nikon Scan If you are using Nikon Scan as a “stand-alone” application, choose Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) from the File menu to exit Nikon Scan. If you are using Nikon Scan to scan images directly into another application, simply close the scan window by clicking the close box. 4-5. Turn the scanner off COOLSCAN IV ED Wait for the status LED to stop blinking, then press the power button to turn the scanner off.
Nikon Scan This chapter provides a brief overview of Nikon Scan, the software that drives your Nikon scanner. For more information, see the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual, available in pdf format on the Nikon Software Manual CD provided with your scanner. Viewing the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual .... 118 The Scan Window ....................................
Viewing the Nikon Scan 3 Reference Manual Your Nikon scanner is controlled using Nikon Scan driver software, which must be installed before you can use your scanner. The operating manual for Nikon Scan may be found on the reference CD provided with your scanner, where it is stored in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (pdf). To view the manual, you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later. English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, and Dutch versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. Windows Macintosh Once installation is complete, you will be able to view the Nikon Scan Software Manual by double-clicking the INDEX.pdf icon in the root directory of the reference CD and choosing a language from the menu that appears. Windows Macintosh Important When installing Nikon Scan, be sure to exit all other programs, including virus-checking software and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
The Scan Window The Parts of the Scan Window H G F A B C 120 E D I
A Control area Contains the most frequently used scanning and preview controls. B Information panel Provides information on current scan settings. C Preview button Click to preview the frame to be scanned. The preview shows how the image will look when it is scanned. D Scan button Click to scan the selected portion of the image into the host application. E Interactive help Gives a brief tip about the control under the mouse cursor.
The Control Area Eject Button Ejects film from the scanner. Autoexposure Button Before scanning, the scanner needs to gather information about the image to adjust exposure for best results. Click this button to adjust exposure. Settings Menu Using the options in this menu, you can reset the scanner to default settings, or save scanner settings suited to particular scanning conditions and recall them as desired.
Color Model Menu Window Buttons Select a color model according to the capacities of your image editing software and whether the image is destined for output on a commercial four-color printing press or display on a monitor.
The Information Panel Orientation Dimensions/File Size Shows the orientation of the preview image relative to the original, reflecting any flips or rotations that have been performed. Gives the height and width of the current crop in pixels, and the size of the file that will result if the crop is scanned at the current output size and resolution. Image Enhancement Scanner Extras Indicates whether Digital ICE3 and analog gain are in effect.
The Preview Button The Scan Button Clicking this button displays a preview of the image to be scanned (if multiple frames are selected in the thumbnail drawer, a preview will be performed for each frame). You will need to create a new preview after changing the media type or using the zoom buttons. Scans the image and opens it in the host application (if multiple frames are selected in the thumbnail drawer, each frame will be scanned and opened in a separate window).
The Tool Chest Layout Tools Information Use these tools to select the portion of the image to be scanned (the “crop”) and to rotate and flip the image prior to scanning. You can also select a new focus area and scroll images that have been opened in Nikon Scan after scanning. Gives the height and width of the current crop and the coordinates of its top left corner. The color value display shows the color of the pixel under the cursor before and after processing.
Unsharp Mask Digital ICE cubed Unsharp mask increases the sharpness of the image by making edges more distinct, either over the entire image or in areas where specific colors are prominent.
The Scan Progress Window This window shows the progress of preview and scan operations. The current task can be cancelled by clicking the Stop button. Tasks that have yet to be performed are listed in the button. When Queue tab and can be cancelled by selecting the task and clicking the performing multiple (batch) scans, the tasks completed are listed in the Log tab. The progress of preview and scan operations is indicated as shown above.
Reference This chapter includes troubleshooting instructions, maintenance tips, a list of optional accessories available for your scanner, product specifications, and an index. Troubleshooting ...................................... 130 When Film Jams in the SA-21 ................. 133 Maintenance ............................................ 137 Optional Accessories ............................... 143 Specifications ........................................... 144 Index .....................................
Troubleshooting Should you encounter problems with your scanner, refer to the following section and the troubleshooting section in the Nikon Scan 3 Reference Manual before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Problem Possible Cause The scanner does not turn on (the status LED does not light) • The power cable is not properly connected After confirming that the scanner is off, reconnect the power cable. • The scanner is off Turn the scanner on.
Problem The status LED flashes rapidly (scanner connected to computer) Possible Cause • A connection error or scanner hardware malfunction has occurred Turn the scanner and computer off and disconnect the scanner from the computer. Wait five seconds, then turn the scanner on again. If the status LED flashes rapidly, a hardware malfunction has occurred. Contact your retailer or Nikon service representative for advice.
Problem Possible Cause Your computer does not recognize the scanner • The scanner is off Turn the scanner on. • The scanner was turned on with the FH-3 film holder inserted in the adapter slot After removing the FH-3, turn the scanner off and then on again. • The interface cable is not properly connected After confirming that the scanner is off, reconnect the cable.
When Film Jams in the SA-21 When film jams in the SA-21, Nikon Scan will display an error and the scanner status LED will flash at rate of about five times per second. How you will handle the jam depends on whether the film is caught inside the adapter of if the problem occurred while the film was loading.
If the Film Jams Inside the Adapter If film jams inside the adapter, the following error message will be displayed: Click OK to release the adapter locking mechanism. When the status LED to stop blinking, remove the adapter from the scanner, taking care to ensure that any film that may be protruding from the rear of the adapter does not come into contact with the scanner’s internal parts. Remove the film from the adapter as described in the following section.
Removing Film 1 After placing the adapter on a table or other flat, stable surface, press the release button on top of the adapter, open the front panel, and open and remove the upper cover. Release button Upper cover Front panel • If the end of the film strip is not visible, rotate the toothed wheel until the end of the film protrudes from either end of the adapter. Place the adapter on a table or other flat, stable surface before opening the cover.
2 Release the frame lock lever and open the roller frame. Roller frame Frame lock lever 3 Pull gently on the film to remove it from the film slot or from the rear of the adapter. Frame lock lever Roller frame 4 After removing the film, follow the steps above in reverse order to close and lock the roller frame and return the upper cover to its place before closing the front cover. The roller frame should not be removed from the adapter. When opening the roller frame, stop when you feel resistance.
Maintenance Caring for Your Scanner Storing the Scanner When not using the scanner, turn it off, remove any adapters from the adapter slot, and slide the cover closed as shown below. Sliding cover If you will not be using the scanner for an extended period, turn off and unplug the scanner.
Cleaning the Scanner Before cleaning the scanner, turn it off and unplug the power cord. The front of the scanner is made of plastic, and consequently cannot be cleaned with volatile cleaners such as alcohol or paint thinner. Use a blower to blow off dust or wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Remove dirt from the metal rear panel of the scanner using a soft, dry cloth. If this is not sufficient to remove all dirt, clean with a cloth that has been slightly dampened with a neutral detergent or liquid soap.
Caring for Adapters Storing the SA-21 Strip-Film Adapter Remove the SA-21 strip-film adapter from the scanner when not in use. If you will not be using the adapter for an extended period, store it where: • the temperature is between minus twenty and plus sixty degrees Centigrade (–4°F – +140°F) • the humidity is between twenty and ninety percent (no condensation) Cleaning the SA-21 Strip-Film Adapter When cleaning the strip-film adapter, press the release button on the upper cover and open the front panel.
Release the frame lock lever as shown below and open the roller frame. Roller frame Frame lock lever Using a dry cotton swab or a swab that has been slightly dampened with water and wrung out, remove dirt from the rollers while turning the toothed wheel slowly in either direction. Dry the rollers with a dry cotton swab or leave the roller frame open until the rollers dry. The roller frame should not be removed from the adapter. When opening the roller frame, stop when you feel resistance.
When rotating the rollers, turn the toothed wheel slowly with the ball of your thumb. Do not use force or attempt to turn the wheel with a screwdriver or other rigid object, as this could deform the wheel. Rollers Toothed wheel Roller frame Work with the adapter and scanner on a table or other flat, stable surface. The adapter or scanner could be damaged should either fall to the floor.
Remove dust and dirt from the interior of the adapter with a blower. Clean the feed mechanism thoroughly, changing the angle of the blower to reach all parts of the mechanism. Be sure that dirt and dust do not remain on the adapter’s three sensors. Caring for the FH-3 Film Holder When cleaning the holder, do not use volatile cleaners such as alcohol or paint thinner. Use a blower to remove dust.
Optional Accessories Options Available for the 4000 ED and COOLSCAN IV ED IA-20 (S) Adapter for APS (IX240) Film The IA-20 (S) is used to scan APS (IX240) film. 225 028 39 FILM FH-G1 Medical Slide Holder The FH-G1 is used in combination with the MA-20 (S) to scan prepared microscope slides containing samples of pathological tissue. For information on optional adapters, see the manual supplied with the adapter.
Specifications Scanner Specifications SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED (LS-4000 ED) Film • 35 mm film: Aperture Scan range Effective aperture Effective scan range Scanning system Light source Sensor Color separation Optical resolution 144 Positive and negative film, both color and monochrome, may be used. Film may be scanned in strips of up to six frames (rolls of up to forty frames can be scanned using the optional SA-30 film-roll adapter) or mounted as 35 mm slides using mounts of from 1.0– 3.
Analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion 14 bits per color (RGB) Output Full color (8 or 16 bits per color [RGB]) Focus Autofocus, Manual Scanning time Duration of Scanning on processes ICE – ✔ ROC – GEM – – – – ✔ – – – ✔ ✔ – ✔ ✔ ✔ – ✔ – ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Computer: RAM: OS: Software: Board: Adapter: Input Resolution: Scan Bit Depth: CMS: Film: Preview 15 s 15 s 52 s 52 s 52 s 56 s 56 s 56 s Scan 38 s 1 m 20 s 1 m 00 s 2 m 40 s 2 m 05 s 1 m 35 s 2 m 50 s 2 m 55 s FMV715GTX6 (Pentium 4 1.
COOLSCAN IV ED (LS-40 ED) Film • 35 mm film: Positive and negative film, both color and monochrome, may be used. Film may be scanned in strips of up to six frames or mounted as 35 mm slides using mounts of from 1.0 to 3.2 mm in thickness and 49.0– 50.8 mm in width. • APS (IX240) film: APS film cartridges can be scanned with the optional IA-20 (S) adapter for APS (IX240) film.
Scanning time Duration of Scanning on processes ICE – ✔ ROC – – – ✔ GEM – – – – – – ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ – ✔ – ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Computer: RAM: OS: Software: Adapter: Input Resolution: Scan Bit Depth: CMS: Film: Preview 15 s 15 s 1 m 40 s 1 m 40 s 1 m 40 s 2 m 05 s 2 m 05 s 2 m 05 s Scan 42 s 1 m 40 s 56 s 1 m 40 s 1 m 30 s 1 m 55 s 2 m 40 s 2 m 30 s FMV715GTX6 (Pentium4 1.5GHz) 1GB Windows 2000 Nikon Scan 3.1 MA-20 (S) Slide Mount Adapter 2900dpi 8bit On Positive Interface USB 1.
Adapter Specifications MA-20 (S) SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTER Film Mounted 35 mm slides, 1.0–3.2 mm in thickness Dimensions 70 × 49 × 158 mm/2.77˝ × 1.93˝ × 6.22˝ (W × H × D) Weight Approximately 100 g/3.6 oz Operating Mode Can be used in both vertical and horizontal installations FH-3 STRIP FILM HOLDER Film Dimensions Weight Operating Mode SA-21 STRIP FILM ADAPTER Film 35 mm film of one to six frames (color or monochrome, positive or negative) 262.0 × 4.7 × 50.5 mm/10.31˝ × 0.18˝ × 1.
Specifications for Optional Adapters Some optional adapters can be used with both the 4000 ED and COOLSCAN IV ED, while others are exclusively for use with the 4000 ED. IA-20 (S) IX240 FILM ADAPTER (4000 ED and COOLSCAN IV ED) Film Developed APS (IX240) film cartridges of 15, 25, and 40 frames Feed Mechanism Automatic feed with built-in motor Power Source Supplied from scanner Dimensions 84 × 59 × 208 mm/3.31˝ × 2.32˝ × 8.19˝ (W × H × D) Weight Approximately 270 g/9.
Index A P Accessories ............................................. 4, 147 optional ................................... 143–144, 149 Adapter, film IA-20 (S) ........................................... 143, 148 MA-20 (S) ............................... 4, 84, 105, 147 SA-21 .................... 4, 102, 111, 133, 139, 147 SA-30 ................................................ 144, 148 SF-200 (S) ......................................... 144, 148 Application icon ....................................
