Microtek ScanMaker 9830XL Start Here Manual page 4

Positioning the Scan Material
Positioning Reflective Materials
To scan photographs or prints, place the them face down on the scanner glass surface. Center the
top of the original along the U-shaped ruler of the scanner.
Without a TMA installed
Positioning Transparent
Materials
To scan slides, positive or negative films, place
them together with the film template on the
scanner glass surface. For detailed positioning
instructions, please refer to the scanner's user
manual.
Important: During placement of the template, align
the template's front corners firmly against the top
corners (left and right) of the U-shaped ruler located
at the front of the scanner. And, make sure that the
calibration strip on the scanner glass surface is kept
clear and free of obstruction at all times.
Using the 4" x 5" Film Template
With a TMA installed
the template
correctly on the
scanner glass
surface, with
the "Microtek"
logo on the
Using the 120 Film Template
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NOTE: If your scanner is
.
Black Plate
equipped with an optional
TMA, place the Black Plate
over the material to shield
out unwanted light. Ensure
you peel off the protective
film from its surface before
using it.
Using the 35mm Slide Template
Make sure
is oriented
templates
facing up.
Calibration strip
(Keep clear and unobstructed)
Using the 35mm Filmstrip Template