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• Do not place the scanner on any slippery, slanted, or unstable surface. The product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to people as well as serious damage to the product. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
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When you need a repair service, unplug the scanner from the power outlet and consult qualified service personnel. • When replacement parts are required, use replacement parts that are specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Table of Contents Preface ....................2 Safety Precautions ................3 Knowing about Your Scanner ..............7 Features of the ObjectScan 1600 ..............7 System Requirements ..................7 Taking a Closer Look ..................8 Front View ....................8 Back View ....................9 Initiate Setup ..................10 Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents ............10 Step 2: Installing the Software ..............
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The Scanner Menu ..................27 Scanner Info .....................27 The Window Menu ..................28 Open a Window ..................28 Tools Window ..................29 Advanced Tools Window .................30 The About Menu .....................32 User's Manual ..................32 Maintenance ..................33 Appendix ...................34 Troubleshooting ....................34 Specifications ....................35 ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Drawer of the Scanner Carries the upper scan bed and the lower scan bed of the scanner. Handle of the Drawer Holds to open or close the drawer of the scanner. Right Handle Holds to move the scanner. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Power Connector Connects the scanner to the power cord. Hi-Speed USB Port Connects the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) cable to the computer. Power Button Turns the scanner on or off. Left Handle Holds to move the scanner. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Initiate Setup Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents After unpacking your scanner package, please check for the major components listed below. Upper scan bed Scanner Power cord Software CD/DVD Hi-Speed USB cable ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Computer”; the CD/DVD-ROM icon; then Setup.exe to start the installer program. Click EXIT on the Microtek Software Installer screen when all the software has been installed. Restart your computer. Note: If the system displays a message “Found a new hardware” after the computer is restarted, please select the installer program automatically.
Push down with force and turn the locking screw rclockwise 90 degrees to the lock position. Shut down ScanWizard LS (USB) software program and turn off your scanner. Hereby, the scanner is ready for transport. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Hollows Insert the stools at bottom of the upper scan bed into the hollows on the lower scan bed. Make sure the upper scan bed has been assembled in the scanner firmly. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Switch the Power button at the back side of the scanner to ON, and wait for the indicators light on the front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady. The system will detect your scanner automatically. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
If the height of a scanned object is less than 2.76" (7 cm), center the object to be scanned facing up directly on the upper scan bed. When placing the scanned object, do not block the calibration area. Upper scan bed Calibration area is next to the upper scan bed. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
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When done, grab the handle of the drawer and push it back into the scanner. When "click" sound is heard, the drawer has been closed properly. Note: The maximum loading weight for scan beds is 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg). Do not load any material heavier than the loading limit. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Using ScanWizard LS (USB) Software ScanWizard LS (USB) is scanning software exclusively designed by Microtek for scanning large-size materials. Its user-friendly interface enables the beginners or the professionals to start the scanning process easily and quickly. Refer to the section “Knowing about ScanWizard LS (USB) Further” in back for more details.
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Click the Scan button to start scanning. The material will be scanned and delivered to the directory where you specify. Note: If you want to cancel the action of the Scan command, press the Esc button on the keyboard. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Understanding ScanWizard LS (USB) Further From the previous section, you have gotten a general picture about how to use your ObjectScan 1600 together with ScanWizard LS (USB) software. At this chapter, you should be able to get to know commands and functions of ScanWizard LS (USB) software further and better;...
Select Frame button: Used to select and adjust the area to be scanned. Magnify button: Clicks to zoom in (magnify) partial area of a scanned image. D. Rotate Counterclockwise button: Clicks to rotate an image in the Preview window counterclockwise. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
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H. Minimize button: Clicks to minimize ScanWizard LS (USB). Close button: Clicks to exit ScanWizard LS (USB) software. Preview area: This area in the Preview window shows the preview image. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
The pointed area will be enlarged immediately on the screen. To magnify other area, just move your mouse there and click the left button of the mouse. To cancel using of a magnify, just click the Magnify button again. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Saved folder direction: To select a folder for your scanned and saved images, either use a folder selected by default or click the Arrow button next to the column to explore, search and select folders you want to use for saving scanned images. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
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When all settings are done, click the Save button. The Save As... dialog box will be closed and ScanWizard LS (USB) will start to perform the final file scanning and saving. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Save button to save. When done, the Save Scanning Settings dialog box will be closed and you will be directed back to the window of the main control panel. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Open button to load the selected file. The selected file The settings of the selected file will apply to the preview image in the preview area immediately. The image after being applied with The original image selected file settings ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
The Scanner Menu Scanner Info This command provides information about your current scanner. When you choose this command, a dialog box appears showing the scanner name, the scanner serial number, the driver version and the total scanning times. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
A check mark (v) will appear in front of the window which is selected. Also, the selected window will appear on the screen. Preview Window and Tools Window are selected and therefore are marked with check marks Preview image appears in the preview area Tools Window ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
ScanType: Select a desired image input type from a drop-down menu. The option is Reflective or Transparent. This option can be selected only when the connected scanner supports. • Close button (X): Click to close theTools Window. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Contrast: Drag the slider left or right to enhance the contrast of images; thus, you can approve the stereoscopy of images. • Saturation: Drag the slider left or right to increase or decrease the color intensity of images. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
It is the default setting of the system. Image Settings This sub-menu lets you choose the path for the CMS Profile. The default setting is ObjectScan1600.icm. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
When this option is selected, a folder will appear on the screen. In the folder, you can find user's manuals related to supported scanner models and relevant language versions. Please select one which is fit to your demand. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Note: Your scanner need a professional to perform the required service or maintenance. Do not attend to fix or perform the maintenance by yourself, or it may cause dangers to you or the scanner. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer and plugged in to a power source (see “Connecting the Scanner” in the “Initial Setup” section). Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard LS (USB) software. After clicking “Scan, ” a blank screen appears. Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard LS (USB) software. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
1 year for normal use Important Please never attempt to open or service the machine by yourself; or, this will void your warranty. Specifications, software bundles, and accessories are subject to change without notice. Not responsible for typographic errors. ObjectScan 1600 User's Manual...
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