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  • Page 2 Documents you scan may be protected under copyright law. The unauthorized use of such documents could be a violation of the rights of the copyright holder. Microtek bears no responsibility for the unauthorized use of copyrighted materials. Microtek Computer Asia Pte. Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3. Resetting the scanner’s SCSI ID ... 5 4. Power-up test ... 5 A. Operating Voltage ... 5 B. Connecting the Scanner to Power Source ... 5 C. Powering up the Scanner ... 5 D. Observing the Scanner Boot Process ... 6 5.
  • Page 4 C. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder ... 22 D. Using the 6 x 9 cm Film Holder ... 23 E. Using the 4" x 5" Film Holder ... 24 7 Using the Scanner ICC Profiler Program ... 25 1. Introduction ... 25 2. Calibration target ... 25 3.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the ArtixScan™ 2500 scanner! The single-pass, 36-bit, high-resolution ArtixScan 2500 is specifically for graphic arts and imaging professionals. This manual will help you in the installation and operation of your scanner. The information provided covers both Macintosh and PC environments for Windows®...
  • Page 6 Vertical ruler Horizontal ruler Transparency tray ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual ArtixScan 2500 Scanner Power switch Power LED (green) Reflective Ready indicator (orange) Transparency Ready indicator (orange) Scanner cover Glass surface...
  • Page 7 ArtixScan 2500 Scanner ID switch Power connector SCSI 25-pin connector SCSI 50-pin connector Terminator switch ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 8: General Installation

    This section provides information on procedures you need to perform or things to check on your ArtixScan 2500 scanner regardless of the environment in which you operate — whether it is on the Macintosh or on the PC. The general installation procedures cover the following subjects: 1) unpacking your scanner; 2) unlocking the scanner; 3) resetting the scanner’s SCSI ID if necessary;...

  • Page 9: Resetting The Scanner's Scsi Id

    A SCSI ID is assigned to each SCSI device in your daisy chain to differentiate the devices from one another. The SCSI ID for your Microtek scanner is factory-set to 6. You do not need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner unless another SCSI device on your system (such as an external hard drive, additional scanner, etc.) is using the...

  • Page 10: Observing The Scanner Boot Process

    If an error occurs and the scanner is not able to boot up properly, the status indicators will display a steady red light in all three indicators. If this happens, turn the scanner off immediately and contact your dealer.

  • Page 11: Installation On The Macintosh

    3 Installation on the Macintosh This section provides information on installing the ArtixScan 2500 on the Macintosh. The procedures are divided into two main sections: 1) Installation for Macintosh computers that feature built-in SCSI ports; and 2) Installation for Macintosh G3 or G4 computers without SCSI ports/cards. For these computers, you will be installing the SCSI interface card included with your scanner package.

  • Page 12: Installation For Macintosh G3 Or G4 Computers Without Scsi Ports/Cards

    3. Close the computer, then plug the power cord back ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual 2. Connecting the scanner 1. Shut down your computer. 2. Connect the scanner to your computer, using the SCSI cable provided in the scanner package.

  • Page 13: Installing The Software

    SCSI devices (such as a CD-ROM drive), take note of the following: A. 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.

  • Page 14: Installation On Windows 95 / 98 / 2000

    4. Replace the cover of the computer, then plug the power cord back in. 5. Turn your PC back on. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual 2. Checking the interface card status When Windows starts with the new Adaptec SCSI card installed in your computer, the card is detected and the driver is automatically installed.

  • Page 15: Installing The Software

    Install all the software on your ScanWizard Pro CD- ROM, which contains the ScanWizard Pro scanning software, ICC profiles and the Microtek Scanner Profiler™ software for calibrating the ArtixScan 2500 (see page 25). To do this, insert the ScanWizard Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive;...

  • Page 16: Termination

    SCSI devices (such as a CD-ROM 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.
  • Page 17 When the next screen appears, go to the Value box, then use the Up/Down arrow keys to select a different range. Uncheck this option Error message appears here if conflict occurs Click the arrows to select a different range ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 18 No, then click Close. You will be asked whether you wish to restart your computer. Click Yes and restart your computer. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual Resolving situation C 1. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add New Hardware.
  • Page 19 Output address settings. If you are asked to shut down your computer, select No, then click Close. You will be asked whether you wish to restart your computer. Click Yes and restart your computer. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 20: Installation Under Windows Nt 4.0

    Windows NT 4.0 are the same as those for installa- tion under Windows 95 / 98 / 2000. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual 4. Connecting the scanner See page 11 for details. Connecting the scanner on Windows NT 4.0 is the same as that under Windows...
  • Page 21 5. Click OK to bring up the following screen. The Adaptec card should now be listed as “Adaptec AIC- 7800 PCI SCSI Controller”, indicating the driver is installed. Adaptec SCSI driver is listed here 6. Restart your computer. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 22: Operating The Scanner

    1. Positioning reflective materials This procedure applies when you use the upper scan bed of the ArtixScan 2500. The upper scan bed is used for scanning reflective materials such as photos and prints. A. General scanning Place images anywhere on the glass scanner bed.

  • Page 23: Positioning Transparent Film

    2. Positioning transparent film This procedure applies when you use the lower scan bed of the ArtixScan 2500, which has a transparency tray that is used for scanning transparent film. There are two ways to scan transparent film: 1) By using the Universal Glass Holder with the transparency tray; or 2) By using the other film holders with the transparency tray, also included in your scanner package.

  • Page 24: Using The Universal Glass Film Holder

    “HIGH RESOLUTION”. High-resolution scanning is at 2,500 dpi. HIGH RESOLUTION SCAN AREA ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual 2. Place the vinyl strip on the edge of the transparency to secure the transparency. 3. Pull the transparency tray out slightly, then place the Universal Glass Film Holder into the transparency tray.

  • Page 25: Using The 35Mm Slide Holder

    35mm slide holder into the transparency tray. Make sure the holder is seated firmly in the transparency tray by pushing down on each corner of the holder firmly. 3. Gently push the transparency tray back in. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 26: Using The 35Mm Filmstrip Holder

    Push to open the 35mm filmstrip holder. b) Place the 35mm filmstrip in the holder. c) Pull to close the 35mm filmstrip holder. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual Scanning in high resolution: Insert the 35mm filmstrip into the holder in the area labeled “HIGH RESOLU- TION”...

  • Page 27: Using The 6 X 9 Cm Film Holder

    Film Holder into the transparency tray. Make sure the holder is seated firmly in the transparency tray by pushing down on each corner of the holder firmly. 3. Gently push the transparency tray back in. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 28: Using The 4" X 5" Film Holder

    Place the film in the holder. c) Pull down the side to close the holder. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual Scanning in high resolution: Insert the film to be scanned into the holder in the area labeled “HIGH RESOLUTION”...

  • Page 29: Using The Scanner Icc Profiler Program

    The Scanner ICC Profiler is a scanner calibration and profiling utility program designed exclusively for use with Microtek scanners, including the ArtixScan 2500. 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.

  • Page 30: Installing The Scanner Icc Profiler

    Installer screen appears, click on the “Install” option for the Scanner ICC Profiler program, then follow the on- screen instructions until the program finishes installing. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual 5. Placing the color target • Positioning the target in the upper bed: Place the...
  • Page 31 The correct positioning of the reflective color target on the ArtixScan 2500 is critical. The lens of the scanner is only 4 inches wide, and unless the target is positioned exactly as shown below, the scanner may miss out on scanning the calibration area of the 5"x7"...

  • Page 32: Calibration

    Windows and Macintosh versions, though the screen appears slightly different. In this section, the Windows version is used for step-by-step instructions. 1. Turn on your scanner and let it warm up for about five minutes. 2. Place the target inside the scanner.

  • Page 33: Aligning The Target Registration Marks

    Move the cursor into the target image area; the pointer will change to a vertically flipped L mark (“ Align the cursor with the small bottom-right registration mark. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual Upper right registration mark ”). Align the cursor...

  • Page 34: Creating A Profile

    Click OK, a custom scanner ICC profile is saved automatically to your system’s ColorSync Profiles folder. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual Exit the Scanner ICC Profiler now, and use the new scanner profile with ScanWizard Pro to scan excellent color images.

  • Page 35: Reference Section For Pc

    10. 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.

  • Page 36: System Menu

    2. Scanner Probe: This command displays the SCSI devices on the SCSI chain, as well as the SCSI ID numbers of the individual devices. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual To use this command: Choose the Get SCSI Chain Info command.

  • Page 37: The Calibration Window: Preview And Scan

    “Previous Mark” and “Next Mark” buttons, and then reselecting the registration marks until the sampling areas are centered. 6. Close: This button lets you return to the main screen. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 38: Reference Section For Macintosh

    11. 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...
  • Page 39 ICC profile. 7. Close: This button lets you close and exit the Scanner ICC Profiler. 8. Help: This button displays the Help window. ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 40: The Calibration Window: Preview And Scan

    ArtixScan 2500 Installation and Operation Manual D. The Calibration Window: Aligning targets and creating the profile 1. Create Profile: This button starts the actual calibra- tion process in which a custom scanner ICC profile is created for the scanner.

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