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UMAX Technologies MIRAGE IISE Operation Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the color scanner. With this color scanner, you can easily scan A3
size documents and photographs into your computer and maintain them as electronic copies.
Main Features:
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High Resolution and Density Range: With a resolution of up to 9800 dpi, it produces better gamma
transformation, and a more accurate detection of highlight and shadow details, thereby allowing
even distribution of colors.
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High Scanning Speed, Low Acoustic Noise: The scanner's micro stepping technology greatly increases
scanning speed and at the same time reduces noise level.
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Intelligent Scanning Control Interface called MagicScan: MagicScan provides a comprehensive range of
scanning control functions. Completing the package are the bundled award-winning and proven
software packages such as buniscan PhotoPerfect.
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Transparency Adapter: Allows the scanning of films, slides and transparencies up to the full-size
scanning area: 11.4" x 17".
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Proprietary Image Noise Reduction: Your scanner uses a sealed optical system design that blocks dust
particles and excess reflections from penetrating the optical unit, thereby overcoming image and
optical noise and ensuring sharp, true-life images.
System Requirements: 486DX or higher (68030 processor or Power Macintosh for Mac users),
CD-ROM drive, hard drive with 20MB free disk space, 4MB memory, Microsoft Windows 3.1 or 95
(Mac OS 7.0 or later for Mac users), Windows-compatible keyboard, display and mouse. Recommended:
SVGA or higher graphics card.
UMAXMirage IIse
Color Scanner

Operation Manual

Part No.: 830490-01
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  • Page 1: Operation Manual

    UMAXMirage IIse Color Scanner Operation Manual Thank you for purchasing the color scanner. With this color scanner, you can easily scan A3 size documents and photographs into your computer and maintain them as electronic copies. Main Features: High Resolution and Density Range: With a resolution of up to 9800 dpi, it produces better gamma transformation, and a more accurate detection of highlight and shadow details, thereby allowing even distribution of colors.
  • Page 2 Copyright © 1997 All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of UMAX Data Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Start Guide ......................iv Chapter 1: Getting Started....................1 Before You Begin.......................1 Unpack Your Scanner..................... 1 Static Electricity Precautions ..................1 A Glance at Your Scanner ....................2 Prepare the Scanner ......................3 Unlock the Optical Assembly of the Scanner..............3 Test the Scanner ......................

  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    Unpack your scanner. Make sure that all the scanner system hardware, software, cabling and documentation items indicated on the packing list are present. 2. Install UTA (UMAX Transparency Adapter) a) Remove the screws on the hinge frame. b) Slide the transparency adapter in such way that the supporting posts move into the narrow sections of the holes.
  • Page 5 d) Plug the UTA (multi-pin D-SUB) end of the cable from the transparency adapter into the UTA connector port on the back of your scanner. 3. Unlock your Scanner and UTA Before using your scanner ensure that the carriage locks of UTA and scanner are in the unlock position.

  • Page 6: Connect The Scsi Cable

    Replace the computer’s housing cover. Note: If you already have a SCSI card installed on your computer: When installing the software and you are asked to choose TYPICAL or CUSTOM installation, choose CUSTOM and select “Adaptec or other ASPI Compatible Interface Card” when installing the scanner driver. Otherwise, the scanner will not work properly.

  • Page 7: Software Installation

    8. Software Installation We recommend that you install your image editing software first. Then, MagicScan. Insert UMAX MagicScan CD into your CD-ROM drive. Win95 users - click on the Start button and click on Run… Win3.1/NT users - you can access Run… by clicking on the File menu in Program Manager and then click on Run…...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Chapter 1: Getting Started Your scanner is extremely user-friendly. Hardware and software installation can be completed in a few steps. In minutes you can start operating your scanner to see for yourself the kind of quality scanned images it can produce. This chapter tells you how to prepare your scanner for connection and installation.

  • Page 9: A Glance At Your Scanner

    - Used for setting the scanner’s SCSI ID. SCSI ID Switch - Where you plug in the 50-pin SCSI cable. 50-Pin SCSI Connector - a connector used to connect optional UMAX Transparency UTA Connector Adapter. - Where you plug in the scanner power cord.

  • Page 10: Prepare The Scanner

    Prepare the Scanner Prepare your scanner for installation through the following simple steps: Unlock the optical assembly Check and reset (if necessary) the scanner’s SCSI address Run the automatic scanner self-test Unlock the Optical Assembly of the Scanner Carriage Lock for UTA: Insert a coin into the screwhead to unlock, transparency adapter.

  • Page 11: Change The Scsi Id Number

    Change the SCSI ID Number Your scanner's SCSI ID setting is factory preset at #5. SCSI ID Check to see if this ID setting is used by another device connected to your computer’s SCSI port. If SCSI ID #5 is not used, you do not need to change your scanner’s SCSI ID number.

  • Page 12: Unlock The Optical Assembly Of The Uta

    Position the hinge frame of the transparency adapter over the supporting posts on the scanner so that the posts fit into the holes in the hinge frame. Gently slide the transparency adapter in such a way that the supporting posts move into the narrowed slots adjacent to the holes.

  • Page 13: Care And Maintenance Tips

    Care and Maintenance Tips Regularly clean the object glass of the scanner and the transparency adapter to prevent dirt or smudge build-up that may reduce the quality of your scanned images. Before you clean the object glass, make sure the scanner power is off and the power cord is unplugged.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Macintosh Installation

    Image Application Software, e.g. binuscan PhotoPerfect, Adobe Photoshop. Then, MagicScan. MagicScan is the interface used by application software to control UMAX scanners. Its advanced controls allow precise adjustments in images even during the initial scan. For detailed information on installing the software, refer to the Installation section of...

  • Page 15: How To Scan With Scan Frames

    How to Scan with Scan Frames Scan Frames are for use with transparencies and negatives. Scan Frames are thin, hinged, rectangular-shaped plastic frames which can hold a source document of a slightly smaller size. The Scan Frames come in a number of sizes, including 35mm, 60x60 mm and 4 x 5 inch.

  • Page 16: Multiple Scanning Using The A3/ 35Mm Slide Tray

    Multiple Scanning Using the A3/ 35mm Slide Tray Place the transparencies into the slide holders on the slide tray. Lift up the A3 Scanner’s transparency adapter and place the Slide Tray on the scanner’s object glass. Line the orientation holes up in such away that the entire tray fits on to the object glass and the slide tray borders line up with the rulers on the scanner’s object glass.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Pc Installation

    Before you can use your scanner with your computer, you need to install the interface card into your PC. To do this: If your interface card is a UMAX proprietary card and has I/O Base Address dip switches on it, refer to the document comes with your interface card for confirm or reset the I/O base address.

  • Page 18: Connect The Scanner To The Computer

    Connect the 25-pin cable connector to the interface card in the PC. Note: If your SCSI card is not UMAX brand, you have to use other 50-pin port (50-50 pin) cable connector for connecting to your interface card. Connect the other end of the cable to the 50-pin connector of the scanner.

  • Page 19: Installing The Software

    Install the software in two easy steps, in the following order: Image Application Software, e.g. binuscan PhotoPerfect, Adobe Photoshop. Then, MagicScan. MagicScan is the interface used by application software to control UMAX scanners. Its advanced controls allow precise adjustments in images even during the initial scan.

  • Page 20: How To Scan With Scan Frames

    How to Scan with Scan Frames Scan Frames are for use with transparencies and negatives. Scan Frames are thin, hinged, rectangular-shaped plastic frames (see following diagrams) which can hold a source document of a slightly smaller size. The Scan Frames come in a number of sizes, including 35mm, 60x60 mm and 4 x 5 inch.

  • Page 21: Multiple Scanning Using The A3/ 35Mm Slide Tray

    Multiple Scanning Using the A3/ 35mm Slide Tray Place the transparencies into the slide holders on the slide tray. Lift up the A3 Scanner’s transparency adapter and place the Slide Tray on the scanner’s object glass. Line the orientation holes up in such away that the entire tray fits on to the object glass and the slide tray borders line up with the rulers on the scanner’s object glass.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Tips

    Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Tips The scanner was designed to provide a hassle-free installation and operation. However, should you encounter problems with your scanner, correct them by way of the troubleshooting tips given in this chapter. For persistent problems with your computer, consult your dealer or approved service personnel.

  • Page 23: Led Indicators

    If all else fails, call your dealer. To facilitate servicing, supply your dealer with the following information: Your host environment files such as your config.sys, autoexec.bat, win.ini, system.ini and other system files Names and version of the application software you are using Model and version of other SCSI devices you are using TWAIN version Names and versions of the drivers you are using...

  • Page 24: System Hang

    Problem 3: If the Power and Ready indicators come on, but software returns "Scanner link failed" or similar message Possible Cause / Solution: Make sure the cable is connected properly. Verify the setting of the SCSI ID number. PC users should also pay special attention to the I/O address setting.

  • Page 25: Appendix A: Installing An Aspi-Compatible Card

    Appendix A: Installing An ASPI-Compatible Card If you are using an ASPI-compatible SCSI interface card with your computer and scanner, refer to the installation instructions provided with the interface card. After installing the card, do the following steps before connecting your scanner to your computer.

  • Page 26: Check The Terminators

    Check the Terminators There should be two terminators in a SCSI chain: it is best to place the terminators at each end of the SCSI chain. The simplest configurations for using the scanner with an ASPI compatible SCSI card are as follows: Connect the scanner to an ASPI compatible interface card that does not have another device attached to it.

  • Page 27: Installing The Software For Pc Users

    Install software in two easy steps, in the following order: Image Application Software. MagicScan MagicScan is the interface used by application software to control UMAX scanners. Its advanced controls allow precise adjustments in images even during the initial scan. For detailed information on installing the image editing application software, refer to the Installation section of the Image Editing Application Software User's Guide.

  • Page 28: Appendix B: Scanner Specifications

    670 mm x 456 mm x 63 mm (for UTA-II) Net Weight 19Kgs (42lbs) for scanner main body 7Kgs (15.5lbs) for UTA-II Systems Supported PC and Macintosh computers Options UMAX Transparency Adapter UTA-II Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 29: Glossary

    Glossary An interface software module for applications other than Photoshop that Apple Compatible Driver support Apple scanners. Software that is used to perform a specific function, e.g., image processing, Application Software OCR (Optical Character Recognition), or DTP (Desktop Publishing). SCSI communication standard developed by Adaptec. ASPI A 1-bit image file capable of displaying only black and white image data Black and White...
  • Page 30 A standardized interfacing system that allows many different software TWAIN applications to access many different image input devices. Any software or image input device that conforms to the TWAIN TWAIN Compliant standard. UTA (UMAX Transparency Adapter), a optional scanner hardware that allows the scanning of transparent originals.

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