Introduction; Before You Begin - Microtek ScanMaker 4 User Manual

Introduction

An image scanner is a device that captures and
converts illustrations, graphics, photographs, or
text into electronic files that can be edited or
enhanced and then incorporated in printed
documents or multimedia presentations.
The single-pass, 36-bit, high-resolution ScanMaker
4 has been specifically designed and engineered for
the discriminating scanner user, who demands
rich, detailed images suitable for any preprocess or
multimedia need.
The ScanMaker 4 color flatbed scanner scans
reflective originals, but also features internal media
trays for scanning positive or negative film in a
variety of industry-standard formats.
The ScanMaker 4 includes 36-bit throughput
capability for delivering images with more image
data than 30- or 24-bit scanner are capable of
capturing, superior optics and hardware
components, as well as Microtek ScanWizard
scanner controller software.
Basic Requirements
For the PC:
• Pentium, or compatibles
• Microsoft Windows 95/98 or NT
• CD-ROM drive (internal or external)
• 16MB RAM
• At least 100MB available hard disk space
• Super VGA Color display with 256 colors or better
For the Macintosh:
• Apple Power Mac or compatibles
• System 7.5 or higher
• CD-ROM drive (internal or external)
• 16MB RAM
• At least 100MB available hard disk space
• Super VGA Color display with 256 colors or better

Before You Begin

1. Unpacking your scanner and
checking components
Open your scanner package and check the
components as stated in your components list (see
page 20). If any component is missing, call Microtek
Sales.
2. Unlocking the scanner
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.
Using a coin or a screwdriver, turn the locking screw
counterclockwise to unlock it. When successfully
unlocked, the screw will push out a little, nearly
even with the bottom of the scanner.
Turn locking screw
counterclockwise to unlock the
scanner.
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