Microtek ArtixScan 4500t Installation And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Microtek ArtixScan 4500t INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: 1) A shielded of SCSI interface cable with ferrite core installed on the scanner connector end must be used with this equipment. 2) AC adapter with ferrite core installed on the scanner connector end must be used with this equipment.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Back View ... 4 Checking the SCSI ID ... 5 Power up ... 6 A. Connecting the scanner to the power source ... 6 B. Performing the power-on self-test ... 6 3. Installation ... 8 Step 1: Installing SCSI card ... 8 For the Macintosh: Install SCSI card if the Mac has no built-in SCSI interface ...
  • Page 4 5. How to calibrate your scanner ... 18 Introduction ... 18 Calibration target ... 18 Taking care of the target ... 18 Installing the Scanner ICC Profiler ... 19 A. For the Macintosh ... 19 B. For Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / NT 4.0 ... 19 Placing the color target ...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    2.4" x 2.8" (6 x 7 cm) 2.4" x 2.4" (6 x 6 cm) 356 mm (W) x 180 mm (H) x 530 mm (L) 9.2 kg 40W at 115VAC, 66 Hz CSA, TUV , FCC class B, CF ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 6: General Requirements

    • Avoid connecting the scanner to a power source that might experience power surges. • Avoid positioning the scanner in the path of heavy traffic where it may get bumped. • Your scanner should be placed within 3 feet of the computer. Use the SCSI cable that came with your scanner.
  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Note: If you need to ship back the scanner for any repairs, the scanner must be packed in the original box in which it came. Otherwise, Microtek will not be responsible for any damage that may be sustained during shipping to or from Microtek. You may be charged for a new box.
  • Page 8: Front View

    Front View Film Holder Insert Slot Back View SCSI ID Switch CAUTION Power Switch DC Power Inlet SCSI Terminator 50-pin SCSI 25-pin SCSI Switch Connector Connector ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 9: Checking The Scsi Id

    The SCSI ID for Microtek scanners is set at default to 6. You won't need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner unless another SCSI device on your system (such as a ZIP drive or CD-ROM drive) is using the same number.
  • Page 10: Power Up

    Connect the scanner to a voltage source directly by using the supplied power cord. Make sure that the power outlet will not be overloaded when the scanner is turned on, and ensure that other devices requiring significant power are not plugged into the same outlet.
  • Page 11 2. Switch the power on. The POWER indicator on the front panel of the scanner lights up. 3. The READY indicator beside the POWER indicator flashes briefly. After a 30-second warm-up period, the scanner carries out a self-test, with the scanner carriage moving back and forth about a half-inch.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Step 4: Installing software Step 1: Installing SCSI card If your system is SCSI-ready, go to “Step 2: Connecting your scanner” directly to connect your computer. If your system is not the SCSI-ready, you will need to install a SCSI card.
  • Page 13: Checking The Interface Card Driver Under Windows 95/98/2000

    Install the interface card driver under Windows NT 1. Start your computer, and log in as Administrator trator in order to install the scanner software components and use the scanner. Start, Start, Settings Settings 2.
  • Page 14: Step 2: Connecting Your Scanner

    Mac (G3/G4 Model) 3. Plug the power cord to the power connector at the back panel of the scanner, and plug the other end of the power cord to your AC power source or wall outlet. 4. Turn on your scanner and wait for the lights on the front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady.
  • Page 15: Step 3: Using Terminator

    Step 3: Using terminator If you are connecting the scanner in a daisy chain to other SCSI devices (such as a CD- ROM drive), take note of the following: 1. If the scanner is the last device on the SCSI chain, set the internal terminator switch on the back of the scanner to the “ON”...
  • Page 16: Scanner Transparency Accessories

    4 Scanner Transparency Accessories See illustrations below and check to see that you have all of the items. ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual Item Glass Holder (Plastic) Main Holder (Metal) • 6 x 6 cm Film Mount • 6 x 7 cm Film Mount •...
  • Page 17: How To Use Your Scanner Transparency Accessories

    4.8". • Cut out a hole in the paper and make the cutout big enough so that the film underneath shows through. The black paper should then cover the perimeter of This Side Up ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 18: For Standard-Sized Transparent Film

    Close the Main Holder. Turn the locker to the “Lock” position. ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual UNLOCK Guide pin Film is held in place by guide pins...
  • Page 19: For 35Mm Mounted And Unmounted Slides

    Close the Main Holder. Then turn the locker to the “Lock” position. Mounted slide Film mount Guide pins ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual Film mount Mounted slide Metal slide spacer Film mount...
  • Page 20: Using The 4-In-1 Slide Holder

    Using the 4-in-1 Slide Holder Place the 4-in-1 Slide Holder on an even surface, then open the film holder. Place the slides to be scanned inside the slide mount, with the film facing up. Close the slide holder. ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 21: Step 2: Insert Film Holder Into Scanner

    Please refer to ScanWizard Pro User’ s Manual for operation. : To scan images, you Warning must close the front cover. Otherwise the scanner will stay at the Not Ready state. ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 22: How To Calibrate Your Scanner

    ICC color profile customized and tailored especially for your scanner. Why do you need the Scanner ICC Profiler? Every Microtek Artix scanner includes a factory-set ICC color profile for use with the scanner controller program — in this case, ScanWizard Pro. This factory-set profile delivers high color quality in general.
  • Page 23: Installing The Scanner Icc Profiler

    Installing the Scanner ICC Profiler Note: The Scanner ICC Profiler program should have been installed at the time you performed software installation procedures (discussed earlier in the manual). If for some reason you have not installed the Scanner ICC Profiler, follow the steps below to install the program.
  • Page 24: Starting Calibration

    Note: If you are unable to select the target type with date code that matches with the target you are using, find the Target Profile CD that came with your scanner. In Macintosh, run Macsetup program; in Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0, run Winsetup.exe on the CD, then restart your computer, the target type with the date code is now available for selection.
  • Page 25: Scanning The Target Image

    Start Pr Star Star t Pr t Profiling t Pr ofiling ofiling button. The calibration window will appear, and an initial ofiling Star t Pr ofiling Scan Scan Scan Scan button to scan the target. ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 26: Aligning The Target Registration Marks

    Move the cursor into the target image area; the pointer will change to a vertically flipped L mark (“ ”). Align the cursor with the small bottom-right registration mark. ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual Upper left registration mark...
  • Page 27: Creating A Profile

    Make sure the registration marks are aligned properly, then click the Calibrate Profile Calibrate Profile Calibrate Profile button again Calibrate Profile Calibrate Profile to create your profile. ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 28: Reference Section For Macintosh

    Reference Section for Macintosh This section describes the features and commands of the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler program. All features are covered in the Menu commands, the Main window, and the Calibration window. A. Menu commands 1. Apple Menu — About ICC Profiler: Choose the About ICC Profiler command from your Apple menu to display the splash screen for the Scanner ICC Profiler program.
  • Page 29: The Main Window

    Note: The Target Description File (TDF) contains colorimetric measurements of the target. Each target lot contains unique colorimetric data, and the Scanner ICC Profiler evaluates the scanned RGB data of the target and then matches it to the colorimetric data inside the TDF to create an ICC color profile —...
  • Page 30: The Calibration Window: Preview And Scan

    If any areas fall outside a patch, realign the registration marks by clicking the “Previous Mark” and “Next Mark” buttons, and then reselecting the registration marks until the sampling areas are centered. 6. Close: This button lets you return to the main screen ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 31: Reference Section For Pc

    Reference section for PC This section describes the features and commands of the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler program. All features are covered in the Main window and Calibration window. A. The Main Window The Main window provides various features and a system menu, allowing you to control the calibration process.
  • Page 32 2. Scanner Probe: This command displays the SCSI devices on the SCSI chain, as well as the SCSI ID numbers of the individual devices. 3. About: This command displays the splash screen of the Scanner ICC Profiler program, including the product logo and the software version number.
  • Page 33: The Calibration Window: Preview And Scan

    If any areas fall outside a patch, realign the registration marks by clicking the “Previous Mark” and “Next Mark” buttons, and then reselecting the registration marks until the sampling areas are centered. 6. Close: This button lets you return to the main screen ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    6 Troubleshooting Introduction This Troubleshooting guide discusses the SCSI cards that work with Microtek scanner. Available SCSI cards are Adaptec 2902, 2903, 2906 and AdvanSys 902 card. Questions and Answers for Windows 95/98/2000 Q1: The SCSI card cannot be found by Windows 98.
  • Page 35 4. If your scanner is chained to other SCSI device, the SCSI ID of the SCSI device should not be set to the same ID number. By default, Microtek’ s scanner SCSI ID is 6. 5. Turn on your scanner power, then restart your computer.
  • Page 36: Questions And Answers For Windows Nt 4.0

    4. If your scanner is chained to other SCSI device, the SCSI ID of the SCSI device should not be set to the same ID number. By default, Microtek’ s scanner SCSI ID is 6. Q2: The SCSI card cannot be found by Windows NT.
  • Page 37 Q5: I have followed the above instructions, but still cannot fix the problem. A5: Visit the web site of the SCSI card provider (e.g., Adaptec or AdvanSys). Add... button to select Adaptec Add... Add... Adaptec Adaptec on the left Adaptec Add... Adaptec ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 38: Questions And Answers For Macintosh G3/G4

    2. If your scanner is chained to other SCSI device, the SCSI ID of the SCSI device should not be set to the same ID number. By default, Microtek’ s scanner SCSI ID is 6. Q3: What’s the recommended power up sequence? A3: Power up your scanner first, then the computer.

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