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Microtek ArtixScan M2 Getting To Know Manual

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The ArtixScan M2 is a combined flatbed and film scanner for 35mm, 6-cm, and 4"x5"
film formats that also offers additional functionality to scan reflective art or prints as
large as 8.5" x 14". It features 4800 x 9600 dpi optical resolution, 4.2 maximum optical
density, and a Hi-Speed USB interface for the fast and plug-and-play connectivity
ability. The ArtixScan M2 is equipped with Microtek's patented Emulsion Direct
Imaging Technology (E.D.I.T.) for delivering distortion-free images in transparency
scanning. The scanner also features ColoRescue™ one-touch color restoration for
both photos and film.
Contents
Getting to Know Your ArtixScan M2 .............................................................. 1
Features of the ArtixScan M2 ......................................................................... 2
Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................................ 3
Unlocking the Scanner .................................................................................... 4
Positioning Your Originals .............................................................................. 5
Using the Glass Holder ........................................................................... 7
Using the Other Film Holders ................................................................. 8
A. Using the 35mm Slide Holder ................................................... 9
B. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder ........................................... 10
C. Using the 6 x 22-cm (120) Film Holder .................................... 1 1
D. Using the 4 " x 5 " Film Holder ................................................... 12
Scanning Scenarios ....................................................................................... 13
For PC Users Using ScanWizard Pro .................................................... 14
A. Scanning Photos ...................................................................... 14
B. Scanning Positive Film ............................................................. 17
Copyright © 2015
Microtek International, Inc.
I49-004855 C, March 2015

Getting to Know Your ArtixScan M2

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C. Scanning Negative Film ............................................................ 20
For Mac Users Using ScanPotter ......................................................... 26
A. Scanning Photos ...................................................................... 26
B. Scanning Film ........................................................................... 28
Using the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) .......................................... 30
MSP and IT8 Calibration Data Installation ........................................... 30
Calibration Target ................................................................................... 30
Positioning the Transparent Target ...................................................... 31
Calibration Setup ................................................................................... 32
Calibration and Profiling ....................................................................... 33
Loading a Profile ................................................................................... 34
Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 35
FCC Compliance Statement .......................................................................... 36

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Getting to Know Your ArtixScan M2 The ArtixScan M2 is a combined flatbed and film scanner for 35mm, 6-cm, and 4"x5" film formats that also offers additional functionality to scan reflective art or prints as large as 8.5" x 14". It features 4800 x 9600 dpi optical resolution, 4.2 maximum optical density, and a Hi-Speed USB interface for the fast and plug-and-play connectivity ability.

  • Page 2: Features Of The Artixscan M2

    • ScanPotter scanning software (Mac): ScanPotter is a professional and exclusive scanner software designed for the Mac system which is still under development. It may not come with your scanner package. Microtek will provide it to you as soon as possible when it is ready.

  • Page 3: Taking A Closer Look

    Taking a Closer Look Scanner lid Glass surface (Upper scan bed) Vertical ruler Power button Horizontal ruler Power indicator (green) Reflective Ready indicator (amber) Transparency Ready indicator (amber) Hi-Speed USB port (1) Power connector ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 4: Unlocking The Scanner

    When the screw has been tightened, this indicates that your scanner is locked. 4. Turn off your scanner. The scanner is now ready for transport. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 5: Positioning Your Originals

    Positioning Your Originals Positioning Reflective Originals This procedure applies when you use the upper scan bed of the ArtixScan M2 to scan reflective materials such as photos and prints. 1. Open the scanner lid. 2. Place the original to be scanned face down on the scanner glass bed, towards the front of the scanner.
  • Page 6 Positioning Transparent Film This procedure applies when you use the lower scan bed of the ArtixScan M2. There are two ways to scan transparent film: A. By using the Glass Holder to scan non-standard-size transparent film. Glass Holder Vinyl strip...

  • Page 7: Using The Glass Holder

    3. Insert the holder all the way into the transparency bay (the drawer or lower compartment) of the scanner. Note: The Glass Holder requires regular cleaning. To clean, use mild glass cleaning solution, and wipe the glass plate gently with lint-free, lens-cleaning cloth to prevent leaving fiber residue. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 8: Using The Other Film Holders

    Filmstrip Holder to scan 35mm filmstrips. The use of the individual film holders is explained in the succeeding pages of the manual. 35mm Slide Holder 35mm Filmstrip Holder 6 x 22-cm (120) Film Holder 4” x 5” Film Holder Main Holder ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 9: Using The 35Mm Slide Holder

    35mm Slide Holder and the Main Holder are pointing to each other when the holders are put together 3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay (the drawer or lower compartment) of the scanner. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 10: Using The 35Mm Filmstrip Holder

    Make sure that the red arrow marks on both the 35mm Filmstrip Holder and the Main Holder are pointing to each other when the holders are put together 3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay of the scanner. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 11: Using The 6 X 22-Cm (120) Film Holder

    6 x 22-cm Film Holder and the Main Holder are pointing to each other when the holders are put together 3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay of the scanner. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 12: Using The 4 " X 5 " Film Holder

    Make sure that the red arrow marks on both the 4" x 5" Film Holder and the Main Holder are pointing to each other when the holders are put together 3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay of the scanner. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 13: Scanning Scenarios

    Scanning Scenarios The following pages provide various scenarios for scanning with the ArtixScan M2, including the following: For PC Users Using ScanWizard Pro, • Scanning photos: This scenario can also be your first scan in order to familiarize yourself with scanning basics.

  • Page 14: For Pc Users Using Scanwizard Pro

    For more information, see the Color Matching Setup section in the ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual in the Microtek Software CD/DVD. 3. Go to the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro, and choose Reflective from the Scan Material menu.
  • Page 15 When you have completed the settings, press the Done/Save button, and the scanner will automatically scan and save your image based on your settings. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...
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  • Page 17: Scanning Positive Film

    Calibration reminder window whenever it appears, and click the Skip button always. - Click the Calibrate button to run the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program to perform color calibration and to customize the ICC profile for your scanner. After finishing with calibration, relaunch ScanWizard Pro.
  • Page 18 When you have completed the settings, press the Done/Save button, and the scanner will automatically scan and save your image based on your settings. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...
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  • Page 20: Scanning Negative Film

    Preset drop-down menu for easy access in the future. For more details on how to control settings for negative film scanning, see the section “Negative Scan Settings Window” in the ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual in the Microtek Software CD/DVD. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...
  • Page 21 When you have completed the settings, press the Done/Save button, and the scanner will automatically scan and save your image based on your settings. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...
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  • Page 23: Scanning Photos (Or Film) Applied With Auto Focus

    3. Select the Scan Frame tool from the Toolbar, and choose the area to be scanned by dragging a rectangle around it. You will see a flashing frame (marquee) around the selected area. Auto Focus tool Scan Frame tool Scan frame (enclosed by dotted lines) ArtixScan M2 Supplement...
  • Page 24 “AF”. Note: The AF frame works only in the area defined by the Scan Frame tool. Scan frame (enclosed by dotted lines) AF frame (bordered in red and labeled with the tag “AF”) ArtixScan M2 Supplement...
  • Page 25 Scan Frame tool. 6. If necessary, follow steps 8 to 10 (or 11) in the previous scanning scenarios to define scan settings for your image. 7. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start scanning. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 26: For Mac Users Using Scanpotter

    8. If necessary, click the Image Settings button to switch to a window in which you can select a preset image effect to the image directly or adjust image quality manually by using the additional image correction tools. 9. Click the Scan button to start scanning. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...
  • Page 27 Click the Image Settings button to switch to a window where contains a composite display of nine-image-effects (Filter column) and additional image correction tools (Additional Adjustment column) for your scanned image. Preview window Scan frame (enclosed by dotted lines) ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 28: Scanning Film

    8. If necessary, click the Image Settings button to switch to a window in which you can select a preset image effect to the image directly or adjust image quality manually by using the additional image correction tools. 9. Click the Scan button to start scanning. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...
  • Page 29 (Filter column) and additional image correction tools (Additional Adjustment column) for your scanned image. Preview window Multiple scan frames (bordered in dotted lines and tagged with the number (e.g., 1, 2) at the top-left corner of the scan frame) ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

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

    Using the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) Note: This chapter is only for the PC users who have installed the Microtek's MSP utility, and use the IT8 color targets to generate scanner ICC profiles. The Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) is a scanner calibration and profiling utility program designed exclusively for Microtek scanners.

  • Page 31: Positioning The Transparent Target

    Refer to the section “D. Using the 4" x 5" Film Holder” of this manual to load the film. 2. Place the holder with transparent target into the Main Holder, then put this assembly in the transparency bay of the scanner. Make sure the woman's portrait lies towards the right side of the scanner ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 32: Calibration Setup

    IT8 Calibration Data to update the target profiles in your system. D. When all the settings are done, click the Start (or Start Profiling) button. The calibration window will appear, and an initial preview of the target is performed. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 33: Calibration And Profiling

    L mark (“ ”). Align the cursor vertically flipped L mark (“ ”). Align with the small upper-right registration the cursor with the small bottom- mark. right registration mark. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 34: Loading A Profile

    2. In the Preview window, click the Scan Material icon. Select the “Positive” or “Positive Film” option for transparencies and slides. 3. From the Settings window, click on the Scanner Profile/Input Profile list box, and select the profile you have just created. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 35: Specifications / System Requirements

    • Microsoft Windows XP / 7 / 8 Macintosh • Intel-Based Mac computer with built-in USB port • Mac OS X 10.6 or later Important Specifications, software bundles, and accessories are subject to change without notice. Not responsible for typographic errors. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

  • Page 36: Fcc Compliance Statement

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ArtixScan M2 Supplement...

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