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  • Page 1 This electronic manual provides complete oper ating instructions for the software that makes your scanner run, Nikon Scan 3.1. It is available on the reference CD provided with your scanner, where it can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 (available on the reference CD) or later. Installation...
  • Page 2 • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without pr ior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages to film or film rolls resulting from the use of this product.
  • Page 3 Digital ROC, and Digital GEM, which are technologies of Applied Science Fiction, Inc. Radius, ColorMatch, and PressView are registered trademarks of miro displays, inc. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder s.

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    • The interior of the scanner contains areas of high voltage. Removing the scanner’s cover could result in fire or electric shock. Contact your dealer or Nikon service office for inspection or repair. • Do not modify. Modification could result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 5 • In the event that the insulation is damaged and the wires become exposed, contact your retailer or Nikon service office for information on repair or replacement. Continued use could result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 6 CAUTIONS Do not handle the equipment when your hands are wet Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Keep equipment out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injur y. Install the scanner only as directed in this manual Failure to observe this precaution could block the scanner’s vents and cause the power source to overheat, possibly resulting in fire.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Step 5: Install the IEEE 1394 Update for Windows 98 SE Updating the Windows 98 Second Edition IEEE 1394 Drivers......... 15 Step 6: View the Nikon Scan Software Manual Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader ..................... 16 Step 7: Install Nikon Scan Installing the Driver Software for Your Scanner ..............
  • Page 8 Reference Holders ........................... 68 Holders Provided with Your Scanner .....................68 Using the FH-835S Holder for 35-mm Film Strips ..................69 Using the FH-835M Holder for Mounted 35-mm Slides................74 Using the FH-869S Holder for Brownie Film ..................... 78 Optional Holders ............................82 Using the FH-869M Holder for Mounted Brownie Film ................

  • Page 9: Overview: About This Manual

    Overview About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon 8000 ED (SUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED) film scanner. This manual provides information on safety precautions, scanner setup, and operation for your Nikon film scanner. Please read these instructions before using your scanner, and keep this manual where all those who use the device will read it.
  • Page 10 Software Manual(on CD). Life-Long Learning As par t of Nikon’ s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, con- tinually updated information is available on-line at www.nikon-euro.com. Visit this site to keep up-to- date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and gen-...

  • Page 11: Getting The Most From Your Scanner

    Getting the Most from Your Scanner The information in this chapter will help ensure that you always get the best possible results when using your scanner. Be sure to read this section before using your Nikon product.
  • Page 12 Keep the Holder Slot Closed In order to ensure that your scanner al w ays produces the best possible results, remove any holders and close the holder slot cover when the scanner is not in use. Cautions Never remove a holder from the scanner without first chec king that the status LED on the front of the scanner is glowing steadily.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 Please note, however, that as an IEEE 1394/Firewire device, your Nikon scanner can be connected or disconnected while on and can be used immediately following connection. There is no need to turn off or restar t the device each time it is connected.

  • Page 15: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide This chapter takes you step-by-step through the process of setting up your scanner and making your first scans.
  • Page 16 Step 4: T urn the Computer On Step 5: Install the IEEE 1394 Update (Windows 98 SE only; Step 6: View the Nikon Scan Software Manual 16–17) Step 7: Install Nikon Scan 18–21)
  • Page 17 Step 8: Connect the Power Cable Step 9: Connect the Interface Cable Windows Macintosh CHECK! Is the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD in the CD-ROM drive? Insert the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD into the CD- ROM drive Step 10: T urn the Scanner On...

  • Page 18: Step 1: Get To Know Your Scanner

    Holder slot This is where you put holders for different types of film. Don’t put anything in this slot except an approved Nikon holder. Sliding cover Slide the cover down before inserting a holder. To protect your scanner from dust and other foreign objects, be sure ALWAYS to close the cover when no holder is in place.
  • Page 19 Front View Rear View...
  • Page 20 Accessories After unpacking the scanner, check that the package contains all the items listed below. Contact your retailer immediatel y should you find that anything is missing or damaged. FH-835S 35-mm strip film holder (1) FH-835M 35-mm slide mount holder (1) This holder is used to scan up to two strips of 35-mm Use this holder to scan up to five mounted 35-mm film up to six frames in length.
  • Page 21 Nikon Scan 3.1 CD-ROM (1) IEEE 1394/Firewire interface board (1) This CD contains driver software for your Nikon scan- (for Windows and Macintosh; includes user’s manual) ner. Depending on the country of sale , it may also If you are using a Windows or old-model (beige) include a variety of sample software.

  • Page 22: Step 2: Choose A Location

    Step 2: Choose a Location Installing the Scanner Before connecting the power and interface cables, choose a flat, stable location for your scanner close to the computer and to a suitable power outlet. Do not install your scanner where: • it would be exposed to direct or reflected sunlight •...

  • Page 23: Step 3: Install The Ieee 1394/Firewire Interface Board

    IEEE 1394 or Firewire por t that has been tested and approved by Nikon for use with the your scanner, you will need to purchase and install one of the IEEE 1394/Firewire PCMCIA cards recommended by Nikon before you can use your scanner.

  • Page 24: Step 6: View The Nikon Scan Software 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.
  • Page 25 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. Windows Macintosh Once installation is complete, you will be able to view the Nikon Scan Software Manualby double- clicking the INDEX.pdf icon in the root directory of the reference CD and choosing a language from the menu that appears.

  • Page 26: Step 7: Install Nikon Scan 3.1

    Installing the Driver Software for Your Scanner Before using your Nikon Scanner, you will need to install Nikon Scan 3.1 driver software , which acts as an interface between the scanner and your computer. To install Nikon Scan, follow the steps below.
  • Page 27 Choosing the correct color-space profile is very impor tant if the scanner is to be used in a professional setting, for example as a par t of a production workflow. The Nikon Scan Software Manualcontains informa- tion about the color management system used in Nikon Scan. Please take time to study the explanations and advice provided.
  • Page 28 • You have turned off any vir us-checking software that may be running • You have exited all other applications After checking the above points, insert the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Nikon Scan 3.1 window will open on the desktop.
  • Page 29 Use Wizard and choose the profile suggested by the Wizard. 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.

  • Page 30: Step 8: Connect The Power Cable

    Step 8: Connect the Power Cable Connecting the Scanner to a Power Source Before connecting the power cables, be sure the scanner is off. Attach the female end of the power cable to the AC connector on the rear of the scanner and insert the male end into a general-purpose (AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz) household outlet.

  • Page 31: Step 10: Turn The Scanner On

    Getting Ready to Install the Scanner Driver Before turning the scanner on for the first time, confirm that the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD is in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Press the power switch to turn the scanner on. When the scanner is turned on, the status LED will blink for a few seconds while the scanner initializes and then glow steadily.

  • Page 32: Step 11: Register The Scanner With Windows

    Updating the Device Driver (Windows 98SE) ( 34) of this docu- ment. When you insert the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD into the CD-ROM drive, the installer Welcome program may star t automatically. Click Exit to exit the Welcome program.
  • Page 33 11-3-a Do not insert the Windows 98 CD in the CD drive. Click “OK” leaving your CD drive empty. The following dialog box will be presented. Press the Browse button. Now you need to navigate to “C:\windows\system32\ drivers”. First, use the “Drives” menu to select the “C:”...
  • Page 34 A dialog will be displayed asking where you want Windows to search for a driver. Be sure that the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD is inser ted in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD is not in the CD-ROM drive, insert the disk while holding down the shift key to prevent the Nikon Scan installer from star ting automatically.
  • Page 35 After confirming that “D:\INF\LS8000\Win98SE” is displayed in the text box under Specify a lo- cation (for “D” substitute the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive containing the Nikon Scan 3 CD), click Next. 11-7 The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Next.
  • Page 36 Select the driver with the path ending in “8000EDME.INF” and click OK. When you insert the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD into the CD-ROM drive, the installer Welcome program may star t automatically. Click Exit to exit the...
  • Page 37 11-5 The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Finish. 11-6 The dialog shown at right may be displayed; click Yes to restart your computer. After completing device registration, check that the Windows device drivers are installed and functioning normally ( 35).
  • Page 38 A dialog will be displayed asking whether you want to search for a driver or select one from a list. Be sure that the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD is in- serted in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD is not in...
  • Page 39 The dialog shown at right will be displayed; click Browse. 11-7 In the Locate File dialog, select the CD-ROM dr ive containing the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD (Nkscan) from the Look in pop-up menu and double-click the INF folder. Open the Win2000 folder under the 8000ED folder and click Open.
  • Page 40 11-9 The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Yes. 11-10 The dialog shown at right will be displayed while Windows registers the scanner. 11-11 A dialog will be displayed announcing that regis- tration is complete. Click Finish. 11-12 The dialog shown at right may be displayed;...
  • Page 41 General tab, the device driver for your scan- ner is installed and functioning normally. If a Your Nikon Scanner should be listed as an im- message such as, “The drivers for this device aging device. If an “Imaging Device” item ap- pear s, click the “+”...
  • Page 42 “Other devices, ” or appears next to a installer from starting automatically, insert the “?” “!” or “x,” double-click the scanner icon to Nikon Scan 3.1 CD into a CD-ROM drive. open the proper ties window for the device. Select Specify a location in the dialog be- low and click Browse.
  • Page 43 General tab, the device driver for your scan- ner is installed and functioning normally. If a Your Nikon Scanner should be listed as an im- message such as, “The drivers for this device aging device. If an “Imaging Device” item ap- are not installed”...
  • Page 44 Driver Is Correctly Installed (Windows Me). ” vent the installer from starting automaticall y , insert the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD into a CD-ROM If your scanner is listed under “Unknown de- drive (if the Welcome dialog appears when the vices”...
  • Page 45 “Updating the De- vice Driver (Windows 2000).” Your Nikon Scanner should be listed as an im- aging device . If an “Imaging devices” item ap- pear s, click the “+” mark next to the item to...
  • Page 46 Open the Dr iver tab and click Update Driver…. Inser t the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD in a CD-ROM drive (if the Welcome dialog appears when the CD is inserted in the drive, click Exit and pro- ceed with driver installation).

  • Page 47: Step 12: Make A Scan

    Important When Nikon Scan is star ted up, the LED on the scanner will blink, and it may take some time for the Nikon Scan window to appear on the screen. This is part of the normal initializing procedure, and does...
  • Page 48 Click the Start button and select Nikon Scan 3.1 from Programs > Nikon Scan 3.1. Macintosh Open the folder to which you installed Nikon Scan (the default location is in the path Nikon Software : Nikon Scan 3.1 on the start-up disk) and double-click the Nikon Scan 3.1 icon.
  • Page 49 Do not attempt to forcibly remove the holder during or after loading. When ejecting the holder, always use the button on the front of the scanner or the eject button in the Nikon Scan scan window. If the holder does not load automatically when inserted, remove the holder and try again. Before insertion,...
  • Page 50 12-4 Choose the type of film to be scanned from the Nikon Scan media-type menu. 12-5 Choose a color model from the color-model menu. Calibrated RGB is the best choice in most circumstances. The Grayscale option is for use when scanning black-and-white (monochrome) film, while CMYK is intended for professionals who wish to create a file ready for printing on an industrial four-color printer.
  • Page 51 12-6 Unless you are using the FH-869GR glass-covered rotating film holder (available separ ately), you can choose the frames to be scanned from the thumbnail drawer. Click the thumbnail drawer tab to open the thumbnail drawer. Thumbnail drawer tab By default, frames are identified by number only. T o view a small preview image (thumbnail) for each frame, click the button.
  • Page 52 If the thumbnail drawer is too small to display all the frames at once, you can enlarge the drawer by dragging its lower right corner or use the scroll slider to view frames that do not fit it in the drawer. Scroll slider Drag here to enlarge thumbnail area The frame to be scanned can be selected by clicking the associated frame number or thumbnail.
  • Page 53 12-7 Click the Preview button to create a preview of the image to be scanned. You can also create a preview by double-clicking the desired frame in the thumbnail drawer. The preview will be displayed in the preview area.
  • Page 54 12-8 Steps 12-9 through 12-13 involve the “Tool Chest.” The T ool Chest, new to Nikon Scan 3.1, is a set of tool palettes, each containing an information display or controls for a specific task. If the Tool Chest is not already open on the desktop, you can open the Tool Chest by clicking the Tools button in the scan window and selecting Tool Palette 1 from the menu that appear s.
  • Page 55 12-9 If necessar y, 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 display the Layout Tools palette. Click The image in the preview area can be rotated and flipped using the following four buttons: Rotate the image ninety degrees to the right Rotate the image ninety degrees to the left Flip the image horizontally...
  • Page 56 12-10 If desired, you can process the image digitally to remove dust and scratches or to reduce the effects of fading and film grain. Open the Digital ICE Cubed palette by clicking the triangle at its top left corner. Click To remove dust and scratches from the image, check Enable Digital ICE and select Normal or Fine from Digital ICE menu.
  • Page 57 12-11 Choose the area to be scanned by dragging the mouse over the image in the preview area. Selected area (“crop”) Drag the mouse The size of the crop can be changed by dragging its boundaries. To change the position of the crop, place the cursor inside the selected area and drag it to a new location.
  • Page 58 12-12 Using the tools in the Crop palette, specify the resolution and size at which the image will be printed or displayed on a monitor after scanning (the “output” resolution and size). Open the Crop palette by clicking the triangle at its top left corner. Click The Crop palette contains three options for determining output size: Keep this crop, Keep this output size, and Keep this file size.
  • Page 59 • 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.
  • Page 60 12-13 If desired, color, contrast, sharpness, and image quality can be adjusted using the following tool palettes: 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.
  • Page 61 Processed tab. When using Nikon Scan as a stand-alone application, you can use the Ctrl-T (Windows) or (Macintosh) keyboard shor tcut to switch between the Processed and Natur al tabs.
  • Page 62 12-14 To scan the image, click the Scan button. The scanned image will be opened in an independent image window, where it can be saved to disk. Windows Macintosh Scanned images can be saved and reopened for editing in another application, such as Photoshop.
  • Page 63 Open TWAIN Source from the File menu (Windows) or selecting the scanner from the devices listed in the Tools sub-menu under the Nikon Scan menu. If you are using Nikon Scan as a TWAIN source or acquire plug-in for a third-par ty application such as Adobe Photoshop, you can re-open the scan window by selecting Nikon Scan from the application’s list of...
  • Page 64 Once you have finished scanning, exit Nikon Scan by selecting Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) from the File menu (if you are using Nikon Scan as a TWAIN source or acquire plug-in for another application, close the scan window by clicking the close box) and follow the steps below to turn the scanner off.

  • Page 65: Nikon Scan Quick Reference

    Nikon Scan Quick Reference This chapter provides a quick guide to the centerpiece of the Nikon Scan interface, the scan window. For more complete information on installing and using Nikon Scan, see the Nikon Scan Software Manual (on CD).
  • Page 66 The Scan Window: An Overview...
  • Page 67 Control area Contains the most frequently used scanning and preview controls. Information panel Provides information on current scan settings. Preview button Click to preview the frame to be scanned. The preview shows how the image will look when it is scanned. Scan button Click to scan the selected portion of the image into the host application.
  • Page 68 The Control Area Eject Button Autofocus Button Ejects the holder from the scanner. Click to f ocus the scanner on the center of the image, or control-click (Windows) or option-click (Macintosh) to select a new focus point. Autoexposure Button Zoom Buttons Before scanning, the scanner needs to gather in- Click the button to zoom in on the current...
  • Page 69 (6 × 4.5, 6 × 6, 6 × 7, 6 × 8, 6 × 9, etc.) Window Buttons • Prefs: click to open the preferences dialog • Help: click to open the Nikon Scan help file • T ools: open the Tool Chest or Scan Progress windows...
  • Page 70 The Information Panel Orientation Dimensions/File Size Shows the orientation of the preview image rela- Gives the height and width of the current crop in tive to the original, reflecting any flips or rotations pixels, and the size of the file that will result if the that have been performed.
  • Page 71 The Preview Button The Scan Button Clicking this button displays a preview of the im- Scans the image and opens it in the host applica- age to be scanned (if multiple frames are selected tion (if multiple frames are selected in the thumb- in the thumbnail drawer, a preview will be per- nail drawer, each frame will be scanned and opened formed for each frame).
  • Page 72 Crop Curves This is where you adjust the resolution and size of One of three color editing tools offered by Nikon the image according to the output device (printer Scan, the cur ves tool is useful when adjusting con- or monitor) on which the image will be displayed.
  • Page 73 The Tool Chest (continued) Unsharp Mask Digital ICE Cubed Unsharp mask increases the sharpness of the im- Three tools are available: age by making edges more distinct, either over • Digital ICE: reduces the effects of dust and the entire image or in areas where specific colors scr atches are prominent.
  • Page 74 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 perfor med are listed in the Queue tab and can be cancelled by selecting the task and clicking the icon.

  • Page 75: Reference

    Reference Holders Caring for Your Scanner Troubleshooting Specifications This chapter provides information on: • Using the holders provided with your scanner • Using optional holder s • What to do if your scanner will not scan • Caring for your scanner •...

  • Page 76: Holders

    Holders Using Holders This section describes how to use the holders provided with your scanner and optional holders avail- able for separate purchase. Holders Provided with Your Scanner Three holders are provided with your scanner, each for use with a different type of film. When scanning FH-835S holder for 35-mm film strips 35-mm film strips up to six...

  • Page 77: Using The Fh-835S Holder For 35-Mm Film Strips

    Using the FH-835S Holder for 35-mm Film Strips The FH-835S is used when scanning strips of 35-mm film up to six frames in length. Up to two film strips can be placed in the holder at a time. When scanning a single film str ip, or when scanning two strips of different lengths, use the masking sheet to mask the unused aper tures in the holder.
  • Page 78 Place the film to be scanned in the holder with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up) and the frames aligned with the aper tures in the lower portion of the holder. Apertures Lower holder Cautions Use only one type of film at a time. Do not place negative and positive film in the holder at the same time. To avoid damaging the film, use a blower to remove dust and lint from the film and holder.
  • Page 79 Openings are provided in the upper cover to allow you to adjust the position of film before latching the cover closed. Using these openings, inser t a pointed object, such as a pen, in the film perforations and adjust the position of the film so that the frames are aligned with the apertures in the holder. Perforations Openings Close the upper cover so that the latches click into place.
  • Page 80 Masking Sheets When scanning film strips one at a time, be sure to cover the remaining apertures with a masking sheet. Make sure to place the film strip on the left side and the mask strip of the right side with respect to the direction of insertion as shown below.
  • Page 81 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Sliding cover Removing Film from the Holder Open the holder as described above and remove the film.

  • Page 82: Using The Fh-835M Holder For Mounted 35-Mm Slides

    Using the FH-835M Holder for Mounted 35-mm Slides The FH-835M is used when scanning mounted 35-mm slides. Up to five slides can be placed in the holder at a time. Inser t the slides with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up). Slide the mounts into place between the guides, oriented to match the apertures in the holder.
  • Page 83 Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the order shown below. Direction of insertion Cautions Mounts must be 1.0–3.2 mm in thickness. Other mounts can not be used. Do not use force when inserting slides. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the c lips that hold the mounts in place.
  • Page 84 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Sliding cover...
  • Page 85 Removing Slides from the Holder Slide the mounts out from under the clips that hold them in place. Cautions Do not use force when removing the slides. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the clips that hold the slides in place. Do not lift the slides up until they have been fully removed from the clips.

  • Page 86: Using The Fh-869S Holder For Brownie Film

    Using the FH-869S Holder for Brownie Film The FH-835M is used when scanning medium-format (120/220) or 59 mm × 82 mm film for electron microscopes. The number of frames that can be scanned depends on the type of film: 6 × 4.5: up to four frames 6 ×...
  • Page 87 Inser t the film with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up), with the end of the film against the stop, then lower the upper holders until they click into place. Film stop Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the order shown below. Dir ection of insertion...
  • Page 88 Curled Film Follow the steps below to remove curl from medium-format film. 1. Slide the latch in the direction indicated by the arrow. Latch 2. Slide the movable base outwards by pushing the grips lightly with your fingers to remove curl from the film.
  • Page 89 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Sliding cover Removing Film from the Holder Open the upper cover and take hold of the film by the edge at the rear of the holder.

  • Page 90: Optional Holders

    Optional Holders Five types of holder are available for separate purchase, each for use with a different type of film. When scanning FH-869M holder for mounted Brownie film Mounted medium-format film The FH-869M can be used to scan 6 × 4.5, 6 × 6, 6 × 7, or 6 × 9 slides. FH-869G glass-covered holder for Brownie film strips Medium-format film strips The FH-869G can be used to scan strips of medium-format (120/220)
  • Page 91 When scanning FH-816 16-mm film holder 16-mm film strips up to twenty The FH-816 can be used to scan from one to three strips of 16-mm film frames in length up to twenty frames in length Glass 26 mm × 76 mm micro- FH-8G1 medical holder The FH-8G1 can be used to scan up to three prepared glass 26 mm ×...

  • Page 92: Using The Fh-869M Holder For Mounted Brownie Film

    Using the FH-869M Holder for Mounted Brownie Film The FH-869M is used when scanning mounted medium-for mat (Brownie) film. It can be used to scan up to two slides, one 6 × 4.5 or 6 × 6, the other 6 × 7, 6 × 8, or 6 × 9. Place the 6 × 4.5 or 6 × 6 slide at the front of the holder, the 6 ×...
  • Page 93 Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the order shown below. Direction of insertion Cautions Do not place negative and positive film in the holder at the same time. To avoid damaging the film, use a blower to remove dust and lint from the film and holder. Leaving dust, lint, or other foreign objects on the film or holder dur ing scanning could result in reduced image quality or in damage to the film.
  • Page 94 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Sliding cover Removing Slides from the Holder Slide the mounts out from under the clips that hold them in place.

  • Page 95: Using The Fh-869G Glass-Covered Holder For Brownie Film

    Using the FH-869G Glass-Covered Holder for Brownie Film The FH-835G is used when scanning medium-format (120/220) or 59 mm × 82 mm film for electron microscopes. The number of frames that can be scanned depends on the type of film: 6 ×...
  • Page 96 Masking Sheets Newton's rings (a radial interference pattern), may appear when scanning film that has been bent out of shape or otherwise distorted. In these cases, attach seals to the matte emulsion side of the film, be- tween each pair of images, with the exception of the first and second pair. Set the film on top of the masking sheet with the matte emulsion side face down.
  • Page 97 Place the film to be scanned between the film guides with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up) and the end of the film aligned with the film line . Film guides Film line Close the cover so that the latches click into place. Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the order shown below.
  • Page 98 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Sliding cover Removing Film from the Holder Open the glass cover and tilt the holder so that the film slides to the depressions in the lower holder, then insert your fingers in the depressions and remove the film.

  • Page 99: Using The Fh-869Gr Glass-Covered Rotating Holder For Brownie Film

    Using the FH-869GR Glass-Covered Rotating Holder for Brownie Film The FH-835G is used when scanning medium-format (120/220) film, 59 mm × 82 mm film for electron microscopes, or 24 × 65 panorama film. Film can be adjusted by ± 5° to compensate for camera angle. Multi-frame strips can be scanned one frame at a time without cutting the film into strips one frame long.
  • Page 100 Masking Sheets When scanning with the FH-869R, be sure to use a mask suited to the film to be scanned and to align the frame to be scanned with the aperture in the masking sheet. When using a 59mm by 82 mm electron microscope film, a 6 by 9 masking sheet should be used. Guide pins Masking sheet Aperture...
  • Page 101 The film angle can be adjusted up to ± 5°. Loosen the locking screw by rotating it counter-clockwise and adjust the film angle, using the mar ks at the front of the holder as a guide (each mark is equivalent to 1°).
  • Page 102 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Sliding cover Removing Film from the Holder Open the glass cover and insert your fingers in the depressions in the lower holder to pick the film up by its edges.

  • Page 103: Using The Fh-816 Holder For 16-Mm Film Strips

    Using the FH-816 Holder for 16-mm Film Strips The FH-835S is used when scanning strips of 16-mm film up to twenty frames in length. Up to three film strips can be placed in the holder at a time. Inser t your fingers into the holes in the lower por tion holder to unlatch the hooks holding the upper cover in place, then open the holder.
  • Page 104 Masking Sheets When scanning film one or two strips at a time, be sure to cover the remaining apertures with a masking sheet. Masking sheets When scanning two or three strips of different lengths, cover any open apertures by cutting a masking sheet into the appropriate lengths and placing it over the apertures.
  • Page 105 Masking Sheets (continued) When scanning three film strips containing less than twenty frames but of equal length, place the film so that it covers the apertures at the end of the holder that will be inser ted in the scanner. Direction of insertion Leaving the apertures at the end of the holder that will be inserted in the scanner uncovered can interfere with accurate color reproduction.
  • Page 106 Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the order shown below. Direction of insertion Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Sliding cover...
  • Page 107 Removing Film from the Holder Open the holder as described above and remove the film. Insert your fingers in the holes in the lower holder and pick the film up by its edges. If the edges of the film are not accessible, tilt the holder so that the film slides to the edge of the depression at the end of the lower holder.

  • Page 108: Using The Fh-8G1 Medical Holder

    Using the FH-8G1 Medical Holder The FH-835M is used when scanning 26 mm × 76 mm glass microscope slides containing prepared tissue samples. Up to three slides can be placed in the holder at a time. Slides must conform to the following specifications: Total thickness: 2 mm or less...
  • Page 109 Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the order shown below. Direction of insertion Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Sliding cover...
  • Page 110 Removing Slides from the Holder Slide the mounts out from under the clips that hold them in place. Cautions Do not use force when removing slides from the clips. Failure to obser ve this precaution could result in damage to the clips. Lift the slides only once they are clear of the clips .

  • Page 111: Maintenance

    Your scanner is a precision machine. We recommend that you take the scanner and holders to an authorized Nikon service representative once every one to two years for inspection, and once every three to five years for servicing (a fee is charged for these ser vices). Frequent inspection and servicing are par ticularly recommended in the case of scanners used in commercial applications.
  • Page 112 Package the scanner in the original packing mater ials. Caution Nikon scanners are cer tified for use in the country or region of sale. Transportation and use outside the country or region of sale are at the user’s own risk and responsibility.

  • Page 113: Caring For Holders

    Caring for Holders Storage When not using the holders, remove them from the scanner. If you will not be using a holder for an extended period, store it where: • the temperature is between minus twenty and plus sixty degrees Centigrade (–4°F – +140°F) •...

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    What to Do When the Scanner Does Not Function as Expected Should you encounter problems with your scanner, refer to the following section and the troubleshoot- ing section in the Nikon Scan Reference Manual before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. What to Do When the Scanner Will Not Scan...
  • Page 115 The quality of scanned images is • Settings are improperly adjusted in Nikon Scan poor Refer to the Nikon Scan Reference Manual for information on adjusting scanner settings, or tr y resetting scanner settings to fac- tory defaults. • The glass in the optional glass-covered holder (available sepa-...
  • Page 116 Check the compatibility information provided with your scan- ner to determine whether the IEEE 1394/Firewire board you are using is compatible with Nikon Scan (if you are using Win- dows computer with a built-in IEEE 1394 por t, check the make and model number of your computer).

  • Page 117: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications for Your Scanner, Accessories, and Optional Holders Scanner Specifications SUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED (LS-8000 ED) Film • 35-mm film: Positive and negative film, both color and monochrome, may be used. Film may be scanned in one or two strips of up to six frames or as 35-mm slides using mounts 1.0–3.2 mm thick.
  • Page 118 Scanning time Duration of Scanning on processes Scanning time when using FH-835M holder for mounted 35-mm slide film Scan, single frame — — — 55 s — — 1 m 20 s — — 1 m 15 s — — 2 m 50 s —...

  • Page 119: Holder Specifications

    Holder Specifications FH-835S Holder for 35-mm Strip Film Film One to two strips of 35-mm film containing a maximum of six frames each 130 × 320 × 17 mm/5.12˝ × 12.60˝ × 0.67˝ (W × D × H) Dimensions Weight Approximately 200 g/7.1 oz FH-835M Holder for 35-mm Slide Mounts Film...

  • Page 120: Specifications For Optional Holders

    Specifications for Optional Holders FH-869G Glass-Covered Holder for Brownie Film 6 × 4.5: Film 1–4 frames 6 × 6: 1–3 frames 6 × 7, 6 × 8, 6 × 9: 1–2 frames 5.9 × 8.2 cm film for electron microscopes 130 ×...

  • Page 121: Appendices

    Appendices Appendix A describes how to install the IEEE 1394/Firewire interface board provided with your scanner. Appendix B provides instructions for installing the IEEE 1394 update for Windows 98 Second Edition included on the Nikon Scan CD.

  • Page 122: Appendix A: Installing The Ieee 1394/Firewire Interface Board

    1. Installing the board in your computer’ s PCI slot 2. Installing the board drivers (Windows only) • Users of Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) will need the Nikon Scan 3 CD, and may also require the Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM provided with their computer...
  • Page 123 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.
  • Page 124 Installing the Drivers for the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board (Windows Only) After installing the interface board in a PCI slot, closing the computer’s case, and reconnecting the cables, turn the computer on and install the board drivers as described below. Windows 98 SE Step 1 The first time the computer is powered on with...
  • Page 125 Step 4 Select The updated driver (Recommended) NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller and click Next. Step 5 The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Next. Step 6 If the Insert Disk dialog is displayed, insert the Win- dows 98 Second Edition CD into the CD-ROM drive and click OK.
  • Page 126 Windows 2000 The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, Windows 2000 will automatically install the board drivers. To confirm that the drivers are installed and functioning normally: Step 1 Click on the My Computer icon with the right mouse button and select Properties from the menu that appears.
  • Page 127 Windows 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: Step 1 The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Yes to restart your computer.

  • Page 128: Appendix B: Installing The Ieee 1394 Update For Windows 98 Second Edition

    Double click on the My Computer icon and open the CD-ROM drive. Step 3 Next click on the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD with the right mouse button and select Explore. When the Microsoft directory opens, double click the 242975USA8(.EXE) file.
  • Page 129 Step 5 Once the computer has restarted, check that the drivers for the interface board have been installed and are functioning nor mally. Click on the My Computer icon with the right mouse but- ton and select Properties from the menu that appears.

  • Page 130: Index

    Index AC inlet ..............10,22 Layout Tools ..............64 Accessories ............12-13 Aperture ..............70 Autoexposure ............. 60 Macintosh computers ......... 15,40 Autofocus ..............60 Media ................61 Connection ..............22 Nomenclature ............10,58 Cropping ............... 49-50 Curl ................80 Perforations, film ............

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