Microtek ScanMaker i800 Supplementary Manual

Microtek scanmaker i800: supplementary guide
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The ScanMaker i800 is a high-resolution, high-performance scanner for reflective and
transparency scanning. It features 9600 x 4800 dpi, 48-bit color, legal-size scan bed
(8.5" x 14"), dual FireWire and Hi-Speed USB interfaces, and eight Smart-Touch
buttons (including a convenient Power button) on the front panel to automate
scanner functions. The built-in Transparent Media Adapter, together with Microtek's
EZ-Lock™ Film Holders, let you scan film and transparencies up to 8" x 12" in size.
The ScanMaker i800 also offers the exclusive PictuRescue™ system, with built-in
DIGITAL ICE and ColoRescue™ for reconstruction and color restoration of photos
and film.
Contents
Getting to Know Your ScanMaker i800 ........................................................... 1
Features of the ScanMaker i800 ...................................................................... 2
Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................................ 3
Unlocking the Scanner .................................................................................... 4
Connecting to the FireWire Port ..................................................................... 6
How the Smart-Touch Scanner Buttons Work .............................................. 7
DIGITAL ICE Technology .................................................................................. 8
Positioning Your Originals .............................................................................. 9
Positioning Reflective Originals ............................................................. 9
Positioning Transparent Film ............................................................... 10
A. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder ................................... 1 1
B. Using the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder ............................ 12
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ScanMaker i800 features, scenarios, and information

Getting to Know Your ScanMaker i800

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D. Using the EZ-Lock 4 " x 5 " Film Holder ..................................... 14
E. Using the Film Alignment Ruler .............................................. 15
Scanning Scenarios ....................................................................................... 16
Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos (1) ..................................... 17
Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos (2) ..................................... 18
Scanning Damaged Photos ................................................................. 20
A. Using the DIGITAL ICE button ................................................. 20
B. Scanning with Automatic Reconstruction ............................. 22
C. Scanning with Manual Reconstruction .................................. 24
Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Film ............................................... 26
Scanning Damaged Film ...................................................................... 28
Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 30

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ScanMaker i800 features, scenarios, and information Getting to Know Your ScanMaker i800 The ScanMaker i800 is a high-resolution, high-performance scanner for reflective and transparency scanning. It features 9600 x 4800 dpi, 48-bit color, legal-size scan bed (8.5" x 14"), dual FireWire and Hi-Speed USB interfaces, and eight Smart-Touch buttons (including a convenient Power button) on the front panel to automate scanner functions.
  • Page 2: Features Of The Scanmaker I800

    The scanner’s 4.0 maximum optical density allows it to capture a wide range of tones approximating real-life color and hues. • Transparent Media Adapter (TMA): With the TMA, the ScanMaker i800 lets you scan a wide variety of slides, negatives, and transparencies, improving your productivity and saving you money in having to acquire additional film-scanning accessories.
  • Page 3: Taking A Closer Look

    Glass surface Custom button PDF button OCR button Power button E-mail button Copy button Scan button DIGITAL ICE button Power connector Accessory port, with connector of built-in TMA securely connected Hi-Speed USB port (1) FireWire port (1) ScanMaker i800 Supplement...
  • Page 4: Unlocking The Scanner

    To unlock the scanner, follow the steps below: 1. Remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker from your scanner. 2. With the scanner power off, tilt the back left corner of the scanner to see the locking switch at the bottom.
  • Page 5: Shipping The Scanner

    Follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the scanner if your scanner is on. 2. Turn the scanner back on. The carriages of the scanner and TMA will move to the standby position in a few moments. 3. When the lights on the front panel of your scanner stop blinking, push the locking switch at the base of the TMA to the “Locked”...
  • Page 6: Connecting To The Firewire Port

    Connecting to the FireWire Port The printed Start Here guide showed you how to connect your computer to the USB port of the ScanMaker i800. Here, the Supplement shows you how to connect the computer to the scanner's alternate FireWire port.
  • Page 7: How The Smart-Touch Scanner Buttons Work

    To launch the MSC, double-click the MSC icon on your desktop. Please note that you need to exit ScanWizard 5 before accessing the MSC utility. The ScanMaker i800 is equipped with 7 Smart-Touch buttons for easy access to frequently used scanner functions. To carry out a specific task, simply press the corresponding button on the scanner.
  • Page 8: Digital Ice Technology

    Using Applicable Scan Materials DIGITAL ICE is used in the ScanMaker i800 to reconstruct damaged photos and film. It is not designed to be used for printed materials from newspapers and magazines, or printouts from inkjet/laser printers.
  • Page 9: Positioning Your Originals

    To scan reflective originals such as photos and printed matter, use the Black Mat which comes preattached to the scanner lid 1. Raise the scanner lid, and make sure the Black Mat is attached to the scanner lid. 2. Place the reflective original face down on the scanner glass surface. Position the top end of the photo towards the back of the scanner.
  • Page 10: Positioning Transparent Film

    Positioning Transparent Film To scan transparent film, use the EZ-Lock Film Holders or Film Alignment Ruler included with your ScanMaker i800 package. Use the EZ-Lock Film Holders to scan standard-size transparent film such as 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 4" x 5" film, 6 x 4.5 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, 6 x 9 cm, or 6 x 17 cm (120) film.
  • Page 11: Using The Ez-Lock 35Mm Slide Holder

    Orient the holder with the “Microtek” logo facing up 2. Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder towards the back of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface. Keep calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of any obstruction “Microtek”...
  • Page 12: Using The Ez-Lock 35Mm Filmstrip Holder

    Filmstrip Holder. The shiny base of the 35mm filmstrip should be facing down, and the emulsion side of the filmstrip should be facing up. 2. Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder towards the back of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.
  • Page 13: Using The Ez-Lock 6 X 22 Cm (120) Film Holder

    Push on the side to open the lid. 2. Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm (120) Film Holder towards the back of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface.
  • Page 14: Using The Ez-Lock 4" X 5" Film Holder

    Push on the side to open the lid. 2. Raise the scanner lid, then place the EZ-Lock 4" x 5" Film Holder towards the back of the scanner, with the loaded film on the scanner glass surface. Keep calibration strip...
  • Page 15: Using The Film Alignment Ruler

    8" x 10" film, use the Film Alignment Ruler, which allows you to scan film up to 8" x 12" in size. 1. Place the Film Alignment Ruler towards the back of the scanner on the scanner glass surface. Calibration strip 2.
  • Page 16: Scanning Scenarios

    • Scanning damaged photos: This scenario utilizes DIGITAL ICE for reconstructing damaged photos. Three methods are available for launching this function: through the DIGITAL ICE button on the front panel of the scanner; through the Automatic Reconstruction option; and through the Manual Reconstruction option.
  • Page 17: Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos (1)

    When ScanWizard 5 launches, it automatically performs a fast preview of the material on your scanner glass surface and displays it in the preview area. 3. In the preview window, you can resize the scan frame (floating dotted line) around the image by dragging on the edge or corner of the scan frame to determine the final size of the actual scan.
  • Page 18: Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos (2)

    This scenario makes use of the Advanced Control Panel. 1. Raise the scanner lid, and place the photo to be scanned face down on the scanner glass surface. Position the top end of the photo towards the back of the scanner.
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  • Page 20: Scanning Damaged Photos

    Automatic Reconstruction option; and through the Manual Reconstruction option. A. Using the DIGITAL ICE button 1. Raise the scanner lid, then place the damaged photo to be scanned face down on the scanner glass surface. Center the top of the photo along the horizontal ruler towards the back of the scanner.
  • Page 21 Pressing the DIGITAL ICE button after customizing will invoke these settings repeatedly until you change your preferences. To customize the DIGITAL ICE button: 1. Double-click the Microtek Scanner Configuration icon ( ) on your desktop to launch the MSC utility.
  • Page 22: Scanning With Automatic Reconstruction

    1. Raise the scanner lid, then place the damaged photo to be scanned face down on the scanner glass surface. Center the top of the photo along the horizontal ruler towards the back of the scanner.
  • Page 23 Color Restoration” box in the Settings window. 10. Click the Scan to button to scan the image. After the scan, defects such as dust, scratches, cracks, creases, rips, folds and other artifacts on the photo are all removed, resulting in an improved image. ScanMaker i800 Supplement...
  • Page 24: Scanning With Manual Reconstruction

    At this point, scanning of the damaged photo begins and a defect map is created in the process. This may take a few minutes. A “Manual Reconstruction with DIGITAL ICE” window then appears, with a preview of the scanned image and corresponding function tools. ScanMaker i800 Supplement...
  • Page 25 Select from Normal or Strong. 6. If necessary, use the Brush tool to add defects which cannot be detected by the scanner after the scan, but are otherwise visible in the damaged print and which you want to remove from the image.
  • Page 26: Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Film

    The scan area (framed in dotted lines) will appear in the Preview window. 6. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window. a) Select a desired image type. b) Select a desired resolution. c) Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary. ScanMaker i800 Supplement...
  • Page 27 8. If the colors in your film sample are faded and need restoring, check the “Automatic Color Restoration” box in the Settings window. 9. Click the Scan to button in the Preview window to scan all the checked jobs. Auto-cropped images are framed in dotted line. ScanMaker i800 Supplement...
  • Page 28: Scanning Damaged Film

    Preview window. 6. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window. a) Select a desired image type. b) Select a desired resolution. Recommended resolution for DIGITAL ICE is c) Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary. ScanMaker i800 Supplement 1200 dpi.
  • Page 29 10. Click the Scan to button in the Preview window to scan all the checked jobs. After the scan, defects such as dust, scratches, cracks, creases, rips, folds and other artifacts on the original image are all removed, resulting in an improved image. Before After ScanMaker i800 Supplement...
  • Page 30: Specifications / System Requirements

    • iMac or Mac G3/G4/G5 with built-in USB port or FireWire port • Mac OS 9.x, OS X 10.2 - 10.3 Important Specifications, bundles, and accessories are subject to change without notice. ScanMaker i800 Supplement Color, grayscale, and black-and-white in a single scanning pass True 48-bit color (approx. 281 x 10 16-bit grayscale (approx.
  • Page 31: Fcc Compliance Statement

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: A shielded Hi-Speed USB interface cable with ferrite core installed on the scanner connector and must be used with this equipment. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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