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- Page 1 Scanner User’s Guide OpticFilm 8100/8200i ...
- Page 2 Trademarks © 2023 Plustek Inc. All rights are reserved. No portion of this document may be reproduced without permission. All trademarks and brand names mentioned in this publication are property of their respective owners. Liability While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all contents in this ...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION............................1 A N ...........................1 OTE ABOUT CONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................2 .............................3 AINTENANCE PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..........................4 ............................4 OX ONTENTS .............................5 CANNER VERVIEW BEFORE INSTALLING THE SCANNER ......................6 ....................6 ONNECTING THE CANNER TO OUR OMPUTER INSTALLING THE SCANNER ..........................7 ........................8 NSTALLING CANNER ON INDOWS ........................10 NSTALLING CANNER ON FILM HOLDERS ............................11 ..........................12 OUNTED LIDE OLDER ..........................13 SING ... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to the world of Plustek scanners – the ultimate in computer imaging. Your new scanner will improve the professionalism of your day‐to‐day computing tasks by allowing you to input images into your computer system. Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier. We hope you will continue to turn to us for additional quality products as your computing needs and interests grow. A Note about Icons This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special ... -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Before using this device, please read the following important information to eliminate or reduce any possibility of causing damage and personal injury. 1. Usage, the product is for indoor use in dry locations. Moisture condensation may occur inside this device and cause malfunction at these conditions: • when this device is moved directly from a cold to a warm location; • after a cold room is heated; • when this device is placed in a damp room. To avoid the moisture condensation, you are recommended to follow the procedure: i. Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions. ii. Wait for 1‐2 hours before removing this device from the bag. 2. Do use the power adapter and USB cable provided with the scanner. Use of other power adapter and cables may lead to malfunction. 3. Keep the space around the AC adapter clear in case you need to quickly unplug the AC adapter during emergencies. 4. Damaged wire could cause fire or electrical shock. Keep the power cord straight and without being twisted, bended, or scraped. 5. Unplug this device if you don’t need to use for a certain period of time, such as, during night or long weekend, to avoid any risks of causing fire. 6. ... -
Page 6: Maintenance
Maintenance To keep your scanner working smoothly, take a moment to review Caution the following maintenance tips. Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment. When it is not in use, keep the scanner covered. Dust particles and other foreign objects may damage the unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock and opening your scanner will void your warranty. Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal components. ° ° ° °... -
Page 7: Product Overview
Product Overview Box Contents Scanner Padded carrying bag Mounted Slide Holder and Filmstrip Holder USB Cable Power Adapter 15V Quick Guide Plustek Setup / Application CD‐ROM Bundled SilverFast Software Activation card *Software version varies depending on the scanner model you’ve purchased. 35 mm IT‐8 Target (35 mm IT‐8 Target is not included in all scanner models) You may find the scanner hardware serial number Attention on the activation card, please keep the card in a ... -
Page 8: Scanner Overview
Scanner Overview Film Holder Slot: Insert the film holder into the scanner through dust cover. The film holder can be inserted from either side. The film holder will index at each frame using the notches on its side rails. Power LED: It indicates the scanner status. Light Status On The scanner is turned on, ready to scan images. The scanner is off, either because the power is not turned Off ... -
Page 9: Before Installing The Scanner
Before Installing the Scanner Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer Plug the power adapter into the scanner’s power receptor. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a standard AC power outlet. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the scanner. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of your computer. Note: If there is another USB device connected to the computer, connect the scanner to an available USB port. ... -
Page 10: Installing The Scanner
Installing the Scanner Please follow the step‐by‐step procedures described below to install the USB scanner. You may find the latest driver on our official website www.plustek.com ‐> Support & Download ‐> Drivers and Downloads Attention Do one of the following: Select product series and model Enter product model name Installing Scanner on Windows Installing Scanner on Mac 7 ... -
Page 11: Installing Scanner On Windows
Installing Scanner on Windows 1. Insert the Setup/Application CD‐ROM, included with your scanner, into your CD‐ROM drive. Click [Run install.exe] in the [AutoPlay] window. If the installation does not start automatically, browse your CD‐ROM drive and manually run the [install.exe] file. 2. Follow the on‐screen instructions to install all software that your new USB scanner requires. 3. After the software is installed, close all open applications and click on the ... - Page 12 You will find a new QuickScan icon if the installation was successful. The QuickScan icon , located on the Windows system tray, indicates if the scanner software is properly launched and the scanner and computer are communicating with each other. Appearance Status The QuickScan program has been successfully launched and the scanner is connected with the computer, ready to scan mages. The scanner is not connected with the computer. You have chosen to terminate the QuickScan program, no No Display matter the scanner is connected or disconnected with the computer. ...
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Page 13: Installing Scanner On Mac
Scanner panel quick launch button functions are not available on Mac OS. If it is necessary, you may install the Mac driver from the Setup/Application CD‐ROM. Insert the Setup/Application CD‐ROM, included with your scanner, into your CD‐ROM drive. 1. Double‐click on the setup file [Plustek Film Scanner] , and the Scanner Installer will start to guide you through the installation. Follow the on‐screen guide in the installer window. 2. You will be prompted to enter your Mac ... -
Page 14: Film Holders
Film Holders Two film holders are included in the package. They guarantee correct scanning results. A. For scanning 35mm mounted slides (max. 4 slides) B. For scanning 35mm filmstrips (max. 6 frames) Using Mounted Slide Holder Using Filmstrip Holder Insert the Film Holder 11 ... -
Page 15: Mounted Slide Holder
Mounted Slide Holder Insert mounted slides into slots with emulsion (non‐glossy) side down. There are arrows and illustrations on the frame of each slot. Please follow illustrations to insert mounted slides. 12 ... -
Page 16: Using Filmstrip Holder
Using Filmstrip Holder Place filmstrip in the film holder with emulsion (non‐glossy) side down, then snap the film holder cover closed. For correct scan results, always turn the film with the top of the image facing towards the back of the scanner (where power cord and USB cord are located) and keep emulsion (non‐glossy) side down. There is text on the top and bottom of the film, such as manufacturer, ... -
Page 17: Insert The Film Holder
Insert the Film Holder Insert the film holder into the scanner through dust cover. The film holder can be inserted from either side. The film holder will index at each frame using the notches on its side rails. Please allow about 40 cm of space on both sides of the scanner to insert and remove the film holder. You can feel the film holder stop in its index position. However, before performing scan, please gently push and pull the film holder to make sure the film holder is in correct position. ... -
Page 18: Quickscan Settings And Preview Window Features
QuickScan Settings and Preview Window Features QuickScan setting Double click on the QuickScan icon located on the Windows system tray, or right click on the QuickScan icon , and from the menu that pops up, point to [Properties]. Select [Scan Source] (the material to be scanned), [Purpose] (the post‐processing software to be saved or be processed), [File Format] (the format to be saved in), [Destination Folder] (the file saving path) and [File name] prefix (the film name, followed by 4‐digits starting from 0000 for sequential scans). Check [Preview] window options to [enable] and/or [confirm] procedure. Select [Auto Processing] options. Please notice that [Color Enhancement] feature is available in Negative mode only. [Color Matching] feature is available in Transparency mode only. [Auto Density] feature is available in both [Transparency] and [Negative Film] modes. However, due to different color processing method, [Auto Density] feature and [Color Matching] feature cannot be applied simultaneously. ... - Page 19 Important Scan Settings Purpose This menu includes File, Page Manager, Photoshop functions, which allows you to determine which software you would like to use for the post‐processing of the scanned image(s). Auto Crop When this box is checked, the QuickScan program will identify the dimensions of the image you scanned and crop around the edges. The crop shape will be a square or rectangle and it will not trace the edges of oddly‐shaped images. Auto Density Checking this box automatically adjusts the Histogram to make the scanned image clearer. It does this by increasing the difference between color tones. ...
- Page 20 Color Enhancement This feature is to compensate negative’s underexposed Green and Blue channels. If this feature is checked, pre‐scan and scan time will noticeably increase. This feature is available in Negative mode only. Color Matching This feature provides a particular color matching technique to maintain colors consistency between your output and the original image. This feature is available in Transparency mode only. Due to different color processing method, [Auto Density] feature and [Color Matching] feature cannot be applied simultaneously. If [Auto Density] is checked, then [Color Matching] feature will Attention be in gray‐out status and unavailable. Likewise, if [Color Matching] is checked, then [Auto Density] feature will be in gray‐out status and unavailable. ...
- Page 21 Preview window This window is only operational if [Enable] and [Confirm] are both checked in [Preview] section. It will open when you press the [QuickScan] button. Source ‐ Tells the scanner the method you will use to scan images. • Transparency ‐ Use this mode for scanning transparency films. • Negative Film ‐ Use this mode for scanning negative films. Scan Mode ‐ Tells the scanner the type of document you are scanning. There are three settings to choose from: • 8‐bit grayscale – scans in 256 shades of gray, giving black and white images. • 16‐bit grayscale – scans in more than 65,000 shades of gray, improving the realism of b/w images. • 24‐bit Color ‐ scans in millions of colors for photo‐realism. Choose this mode when scanning color slide or negatives. • 48‐bit Color – scans in billions of colors for professional imaging requiring precise uniformity of color. ...
- Page 22 Filter ‐ Filters help you improve your scans by allowing you to sharpen images as well as remove excessive dots and distortion. None Average: Determines the medium depth of an image and averages adjacent pixels to make images appear softer. Blur: Lets you dull the edges within an image, and decreases the contrast by making dark edges lighter and light edges darker. Blur More: Adds additional blurring. Sharpen: Allows you to sharpen the edges within an image by making the ...
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Page 23: Bundled Silverfast Software Installation
Bundled SilverFast Software Installation Your scanner comes with the advanced and feature rich scanning application SilverFast. You do not have to install any scanner drivers when installing the scanner under Mac OS. The scanner drivers are already included within the SilverFast installation. It takes about 10 mins to install SilverFast software. You have to create and login with a MySilverFast account. Attention Please make sure there is internet connection while you’re installing SilverFast software. Request for SilverFast License Installing SilverFast Software 20 ... -
Page 24: Request For Silver Fast License
Request for SilverFast License 1. Visit the website www.silverfast.com/activation‐plustek and follow the instructions. You will need your scanner 12‐digit hardware serial number. *The webpage content may subject to change without prior notifications. Select your scanner model. Enter the scanner serial number. Click the [Check] button. 21 ... - Page 25 2. Enter the necessary information to create a MySilverFast account. You have to login to the SilverFast software with this MySilverFast account later. *The webpage content may subject to change without prior notifications. 22 ...
- Page 26 3. If the registration is completed, you will receive an email to inform you that the license has already been added to your MySilverFast account. 23 ...
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Page 27: Installing Silver Fast Software
Installing SilverFast Software You can install SilverFast from your MySilverFast portal: You may download the SilverFast software from your MySilverFast account. 1. Log in to your MySilverFast portal and click [Manage licenses] 2. Click [Download] button to download the SilverFast software. Attention 3. When the download is completed, run the installer and follow the on‐screen instructions. After the installation finishes, click on [Done] to exit the installer. 24 ... -
Page 28: Operating The Scanner
Operating the Scanner Quick launch button functions are only available on Windows OS. Attention For Mac OS X user, please launch the SilverFast launcher using the SilverFast shortcut on the Desktop. There are different ways to operate the scanner: Using SilverFast Launcher by pressing [IntelliScan] button. This stand alone program allows you to perform advanced scanning features. For further information, please refer to SilverFast User's Manual. ... -
Page 29: Using [Intelliscan] Button
Using [IntelliScan] Button The [IntelliScan] button enables you to activate bundled SilverFast, which performs advanced scan features, such as Dust and Scratch Removal, Grain and Noise Elimination, Negative Optimization…etc. This button is only available when the SilverFast software is installed on your computer. For detailed settings and features about SilverFast, please Attention ... -
Page 30: Scan With The Silver Fast Application
Scan with the SilverFast Application Launch the SilverFast launcher using the SilverFast shortcut on the Desktop. Login to the SilverFast software with your MySilverFast account, then click on [Start] to launch the program. Please make sure there is internet connection while login to the Attention SilverFast software. Adjust the scan settings. Please refer to the SilverFast manual for more information about available scan settings. 27 ... -
Page 31: Using [Quickscan] Button
Using [QuickScan] Button The [QuickScan] button enables you to conveniently scan images and save them automatically to the album. Simply press the [QuickScan] button on the front of your scanner and the scanner will start scanning your transparencies or negatives. Before performing your first scan via the [QuickScan] button, you are recommended to configure the QuickScan settings to your needs and preferences first. QuickScan software is only available on Windows OS, Mac OS X Attention ... -
Page 32: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Scanner Connection The first step to take when troubleshooting connection problems with your scanner is to check all physical connections. Manually Installing the Software For Windows OS: If you are facing difficulty in installing the scanner driver, please try manually installing the software. 1. Please open [Start] > [Control Panel] > [System] > [Hardware] > [Device Manager]. In the [Device Manager] window, right‐click on this scanner under [Other devices] and select [Update Driver Software] from the pop‐up menu. Attention 2. Click [Browse my computer for driver software] in the window that appears, and click the [Browse] button. In the [Browse For ... -
Page 33: Scanning Problems
Scanning Problems Most problems are easily solved, and some of the most common questions and their recommended solutions are listed below. *Always make sure that you are using the latest software of Plustek and SilverFast. Symptom Cause & Solution The Scanner source is The scanner is not detected by the OS. blank Please refer to the solutions of the following “The scanner cannot be found”. The scanner cannot be The USB cables are not connected properly found Make sure that the cables are connected tightly and to the proper port. The USB cable might be too long Please use the USB cable that comes with your scanner. The scanner’s power cord is not connected properly Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to an outlet. If the scanner is connected to a Surge Protector, make sure that the Surge Protector is turned on. The scanner is not power on. Press the Power button to turn the scanner ON. Windows didn’t detect the scanner 1) Please open [Start] > [Control Panel] > [System] > [Hardware] > [Device Manager]. 2) Please check if your scanner is properly listed under [Imaging Devices]. If it is not listed there or the device icon has an exclamation mark, please refer to “Manually Installing the Software” to install the device drivers. 30 ... - Page 34 The scanned image looks Your video mode is not set to show more than grainy on the screen 256 colors We recommend that you set your video mode to 16 bits per pixel (65536 colors) or higher. Please consult your video card, computer or Windows documentation to change the video mode. The scanner scans very You are running other applications in the slowly background Close all the other applications that are running in the background. You are scanning at a high resolution (DPI) Reduce the resolution. The image looks good in Different imaging programs use different the software that came Monitor Gamma settings with the scanner but it Change the Monitor Gamma settings in either of the doesn’t look good when programs so that they match. Please consult the I export the image to help files for each program to find out how to adjust another program the Monitor Gamma. The image looks good on The Monitor Gamma Settings or the scanner screen but very dark brightness settings are not set properly when printed 1) Change the Monitor Gamma to a value between 1.0 and 1.5. Please consult your help file for information on how to adjust the Monitor Gamma. 2) Adjust the brightness control in the TWAIN window before scanning. The printer brightness setting is not set properly Adjust the brightness in the printer. Some printers ...
- Page 35 A “Disk is full” error is Your computer is running low in resources. displayed when I click on Your computer hard disk drive does not have the scan button enough space to process the image. This may be because you are scanning at too high of a resolution Obtain a larger hard disk or rescan at a lower resolution. A “Disk I/O error” This error is caused if the hard disk drive does message is displayed not have enough space available to process the image Make some space available in the hard disk drive by deleting any programs or files that you do not need Your hard disk drive might be heavily fragmented or it might contain some bad sectors Run the Scan Disk utility that came with your Windows computer. Please consult your computer documentation or the Windows help files on how to run the Scan Disk Utility 32 ...
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Page 36: Appendix B: Specifications
Appendix B: Specifications OpticFilm 8100 Image Sensor CCD Light Source LED Hardware Resolution 7200 dpi Color: 48‐bit input, 24/48‐bit output Scan Modes Grayscale: 16‐bit input, 8/16‐bit output Dynamic Range 3.6 3600 dpi: Approx. 36 sec (Multi‐Sampling ON) Scanning Speed 7200 dpi: Approx. 113 sec (Multi‐Sampling ON) Scanning Area (W x L) 36.8 mm x 25.4 mm (1.45" x 1") Negative Film: Approx. 8 sec (Multi‐Sampling ON) Preview Speed Positive Film: Approx. 8 sec (Multi‐Sampling ON) Action Button IntelliScan, QuickScan Power Supply 15 Vdc / 1.0 A Interface USB 2.0 Net Weight 1.6 Kgs (3.5 Lbs) Dimensions (W x D x H) 120 x 272 x 119 mm (4.73” x 10.7” x 4.7”) Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 OS Mac 10.13.x and later Windows PC & Mac 2 GHz Processor or faster Hardware Requirements 2 GB RAM main memory (4 GB RAM recommended) ... - Page 37 OpticFilm 8200i SE Image Sensor CCD Light Source LED Hardware Resolution 7200 dpi Color: 48‐bit input, 24/48‐bit output Scan Modes Grayscale: 16‐bit input, 8/16‐bit output Dynamic Range 3.6 Infrared Built‐in 3600 dpi: Approx. 36 sec (Multi‐Sampling ON) Scanning Speed 7200 dpi: Approx. 113 sec (Multi‐Sampling ON) Scanning Area (W x L) 36.8 mm x 25.4 mm (1.45" x 1") Negative Film: Approx. 8 sec (Multi‐Sampling ON) Preview Speed Positive Film: Approx. 8 sec (Multi‐Sampling ON) Action Button IntelliScan, QuickScan Power Supply 15 Vdc / 1.0 A Interface USB 2.0 Net Weight 1.6 Kgs (3.5 Lbs) Dimensions (W x D x H) 120 x 272 x 119 mm (4.73” x 10.7” x 4.7”) Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 OS Mac 10.13.x and later Windows PC & Mac 2 GHz Processor or faster Hardware Requirements 2 GB RAM main memory (4 GB RAM recommended) ...
- Page 38 OpticFilm 8200i Ai Image Sensor CCD Light Source LED Hardware Resolution 7200 dpi Color: 48‐bit input, 24/48‐bit output Scan Modes Grayscale: 16‐bit input, 8/16‐bit output Dynamic Range 3.6 Infrared Built‐in 3600 dpi: Approx. 36 sec (Multi‐Sampling ON) Scanning Speed 7200 dpi: Approx. 113 sec (Multi‐Sampling ON) Scanning Area (W x L) 36.8 mm x 25.4 mm (1.45" x 1") Negative Film: Approx. 8 sec (Multi‐Sampling ON) Preview Speed Positive Film: Approx. 8 sec (Multi‐Sampling ON) IT8 Target Included for color accuracy Action Button IntelliScan, QuickScan Power Supply 15 Vdc / 1.0 A Interface USB 2.0 Net Weight 1.6 Kgs (3.5 Lbs) Dimensions (W x D x H) 120 x 272 x 119 mm (4.73” x 10.7” x 4.7”) Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 OS Mac 10.13.x and later Windows PC & Mac 2 GHz Processor or faster ...
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Page 39: Appendix C: Customer Service And Warranty
Appendix C: Customer Service and Warranty If you encounter problems with your scanner, please review the installation instructions and troubleshooting suggestions contained in this guide. Visit our website www.plustek.com for more customer service information. To avoid delays, please have the following information available: Scanner name and model number Scanner serial number (located at rear of scanner near port connectors) A detailed description of the problem Your computer manufacturer and its model number The speed of your CPU Your current operating system and BIOS (optional) Name of software package(s), version or release number and manufacturer of the software Other USB devices installed Service & Support Information (For EU country only) Where appropriate, the period of availability of spare parts and the possibilities of ... - Page 40 The manufacturer warranty includes all parts and labor, and is not valid without the receipt of original purchase. To obtain warranty service, you may contact the authorized dealer or distributor, or visit our website to check out the available service information, or send a request via E‐mail for further help. If you transfer this product to another user, warranty service is available to that user for the remainder of the warranty period. You should give your proof of purchase and this statement to that user. We warrant that this machine will be in good working order and will conform to its functional ...
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Page 41: Fcc Radio Frequency Statement
To obtain the warranty service, you may: contact the authorized dealer or distributor. visit our website to check out the up‐to‐date service. send a request via E‐mail for further help. FCC Radio Frequency Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference ...