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Installing your Microtek ArtixScan M2
Step 1:
Unpack your scanner package and check
for major components.
1. ArtixScan M2 scanner
2. Hi-Speed USB cable
3. Power code
4. Vinyl Strips
5. Software CDs/DVDs
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 DVD into a 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/DVD into a
drive, and follow the on-screen instructions
to install the scanner driver and software.
C. Restart your computer at the end of all
software installation.
NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not come
up automatically, double-click the following in succession: "My
Computer"; the CD/DVD-ROM icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the
installer program.
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MAC:
A. Place the Adobe DVD into a 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/DVD
(ScanPotter) into a drive, and double-click the
ScanPotter installer icon to install ScanPotter.
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 M2

  • Page 1 NOTE: After rebooting your Macintosh, the Microtek software will NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not come up automatically, double-click the following in succession: “My attempt to locate your scanner on the system. Since this is your first install and you have not yet connected the scanner, simply Computer”;...
  • Page 2: Unlock Scanner

    NOTE: To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons), refer to the ArtixScan M2 Supplement in the Microtek software CD/DVD. 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 (for PC Only) ScanWizard Pro is the scanner controller software for the ArtixScan M2. 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: Scanning Photos

    2. Launch ScanWizard Pro as a stand-alone by clicking on the program icon on the desktop. 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. For more details, see the ArtixScan M2 Supplement in the Microtek software CD/DVD.
  • 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/DVD and see the Addendum to ScanWizard Pro section.
  • Page 7 9. Click the Scan button to start scanning. NOTE: For details on scanning photos and film, see the ArtixScan M2 Supplement in the Microtek software CD/DVD.
  • Page 8 Basic Scanning for Mac Users (cont.) Click the Scan Settings button Scan frame to switch back to the default (enclosed by dotted lines) control panel of ScanPotter Click the Image Settings button to switch to a window where contains a composite display of nine-image-effects (Filter column) and additional image correction tools...
  • Page 9 NOTE: This section is only available for the PC users who have installed the Microtek’s MSP utility, Calibration and use the IT8 color targets to generate scanner ICC profiles. The Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) program included with your ArtixScan M2 is used to calibrate your scanner to achieve consistent and accurate color.
  • Page 10 After you finish the installation of software, if you found that the installed drivers and software cannot run your product or your computer system properly later, please go to the Microtek Download Service site at ww7.microtek.com.tw/service.php to download and install any updates you may require.