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Microtek ScanMaker 9700XL Installing And Getting Started

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  • Page 2 The ScanMaker 9700XL is a 48-bit color flatbed scanner that supports tabloid-sized (A3 or B-size) scanning for corporate users or designers. This scanner scans images up to 12" x 17" at an optical resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi (9600 x 9600 dpi interpolated).
  • Page 3 If any component is missing, call Microtek Customer Service. • ScanMaker 9700XL unit • SCSI card • SCSI cable • USB cable • Kodak Q-60R1 color target (Reflective) • Documentation: includes ScanMaker 9700XL Installing and Getting Started, ScanWizard Pro User's Guide, ScanWizard Pro Quick Reference, and other inserts.
  • Page 4 Your scanner has a locking screw to protect the scanner carriage mechanism during shipping. Before you operate the scanner, you need to disengage the locking screw. 1. Turn the scanner on its side and locate the locking screw at the bottom of the scanner. 2.
  • Page 5 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. When the Microtek CD-ROM icon appears on your Macintosh desktop, double- click on this icon to open it. The software installer screen should appear, and click each software program on the screen to install all the software components.
  • Page 6 The ScanMaker 9700XL comes with two built-in interfaces: USB and SCSI. You may choose any of the two interfaces to make the connection between the scanner and computer. (You should use only one interface at a time.) Before connecting the scanner, check to see if your computer system has a built-in SCSI interface or an installed SCSI card.
  • Page 7 4. Set the scanner’s terminator switch to the “ON” position. If you have multiple devices on your SCSI chain, make sure the scanner is the last device on the chain and that the scanner is terminated (i.e., scanner's terminator switch is set to ON).
  • Page 8 5. Connect the power cord to your scanner. Plug the power cord into the back of the scanner, and plug the other end into a power source (power surge protector highly recommended). 6. Turn the scanner's power switch to “On”, and wait for the green light on the scanner's front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady.
  • Page 9 Before connecting the scanner, check to see if your computer system has a built-in USB port. The latest Macintosh computers (i.e., G3, G4, etc.) are equipped with a built-in USB port that is usually labeled with the USB “ ” logo. Follow the steps below to make the USB connection.
  • Page 10 3. Turn the scanner's power switch to “On”, and wait for the lights on the scanner's front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady. Your system will detect the scanner automatically.
  • Page 11 3. Lower the scanner lid. To scan transparency materials (positive or negative films) with the ScanMaker 9700XL, you should have an optional Transparent Media Adapter (TMA1600) installed. For more details on the TMA1600, contact Microtek Customer Service.
  • Page 12 1. Launch ScanWizard Pro from your image editing application. To do this, choose the Import or Acquire command from the File menu of your image editing application, then select ScanWizard Pro. To operate ScanWizard Pro in the stand-alone “batch” mode in Macintosh systems, go to the Apple menu, and choose the Batch Scan command.
  • Page 13 4. Select the Scan Frame tool from the Toolbar in the Preview window, and choose the area to be scanned by dragging a rectangle around it. You will see a flashing frame (marquee) around the selected area. 5. Click the Prescan button to get a detailed view of the image, and you will see the thumbnail image appear in your Scan Job Queue window.
  • Page 14 The Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) is a scanner calibration and profiling utility program exclusively designed for Microtek scanners. Used together with the color calibration target, the ICC Profiler determines the color attributes of your scanner accurately, then generates an ICC profile tailored exclusively for the scanner you are using under ScanWizard Pro.
  • Page 15 2. Launch the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler calibration program. In Macintosh, locate the Microtek ICC Profile folder and double-click the ICC Profile icon. In Windows, go to the Start menu and choose Programs, Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows, then Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler.
  • Page 16 For details on how to calibrate the target and generate the profile, refer to the help feature of the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler program. Once the profile has been produced, follow the steps below to load the profile you just created.
  • Page 17 Operating temperature: 50° to 104°F (10° to 40°C) Relative humidity: 20% to 85% Additional documentation is provided in the Microtek CD-ROM that contains ScanWizard Pro, Scanner ICC Profiler, troubleshooting, etc. If you experience problems with hardware or software, you can open the file that you wish to view with...
  • Page 18 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 to radio communications.