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Installing your Microtek ArtixScan F1
Step 1:
Unpack your scanner package and check
for major components.
1. ArtixScan F1 scanner
2. Hi-Speed USB cable
3. Power code
4. Vinyl Strips
5. Software CDs
6. Film holders
Step 2:
Important: Do not remove the yellow stickers from
your scanner until you are told to do so. You must
install software before connecting your scanner.
Always close any open programs, and turn off Anti-
virus utilities before installing software.
PC:
A. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive, and install the software. Skip this step
if you have a newer version of Photoshop
Elements already installed on your computer.
B. Place the Microtek software CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive, and follow the on-screen
instructions to install the driver and software.
C. Insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD for the
Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program
into your CD-ROM drive, and follow the on-
screen instructions for installation.
D. Restart your computer at the end of all
software installation.
Copyright © 2007
Microtek International, Inc.
I49-004174 B, July 2007
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MAC:
A. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive, and install the software. Skip this step
if you have a newer version of Photoshop
Elements already installed on your computer.
B. Place the Microtek software CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive, and double-click the
ScanWizard Pro installer icon to install
ScanWizard Pro first. Next, double-click the
MSP installer icon to install the Microtek
Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program. Finally,
insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD, and
double-click the IT8 installer icon to complete
MSP installation.
C. Install the remaining software components,
then restart your computer at the end of all
software installation.
NOTE: After rebooting your Macintosh, the Microtek
software will attempt to locate your scanner on the
system. Since this is your first install and you have
not yet connected the scanner, simply ignore the
message that appears and proceed to the next step.
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Summary of Contents for Microtek ArtixScan F1
- Page 1 Photoshop Elements already installed on your computer. B. Place the Microtek software CD-ROM into the A. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM CD-ROM drive, and double-click the drive, and install the software.
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Page 2: To The Power Adapter
NOTE: To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons), refer to the ArtixScan F1 Supplement. Step 4: Connect Scanner To the power adapter A. - Page 3 Position the Scan Material Position Transparencies A. To scan standard-size transparent film such as 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 4” x 5” film, or medium format up to 6 x 17-cm panoramic film: Use the individual film holders provided with the scanner together with the Main Holder. The entire assembly is then inserted into the lower compartment (transparency bay) of the scanner.
- Page 4 ScanWizard Pro ScanWizard Pro is the scanner controller software for the ArtixScan F1. The four windows of ScanWizard Pro are shown here to familiarize you with the interface and to prepare you for the material in the next section on “Scanning.”...
- Page 5 • If asked to calibrate your scanner, you can skip this section for now and come back to it later. Or, if you wish to perform calibration, see the ArtixScan F1 Supplement for more details. • If prompted to set up Color Matching, click OK for now to accept the settings. You can always change the settings at a later time.
- Page 6 Go to the Negative Scan Settings window, choose the film brand, film type, and ISO settings that match the film you use. For more details, refer to a PDF document called “ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual” in your Microtek software CD-ROM and see the Addendum to ScanWizard Pro section.
- Page 7 How to Scan: Scanning Photos, Using DIGITAL ICE, and Scanning Film (cont.) Scanning Damaged Photos or Film (using DIGITAL ICE) 1. For damaged photos, follow steps 1 to 8 in the procedures for “Scanning Non-Damaged Photos”. For damaged film, follow steps 1 to 3 in the procedures for “Scanning Non-Damaged Positive or Negative Film”.
- Page 8 Calibration The Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program included with your ArtixScan F1 is used to calibrate your scanner to achieve consistent and accurate color. Two industry-standard IT8 color targets are included for calibration: a Reflective target to calibrate the upper scan bed for scanning photos;...
- Page 9 Missing Items If your package is missing items, please call Microtek Customer Service. Copyright © 2007 Microtek Interntional, Inc. The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies: Microtek, ArtixScan, ScanWizard of Microtek International, Inc.; DIGITAL ICE of Kodak. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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