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Installing your Microtek ScanMaker i280
Step 1:
Unpack your scanner package and check for
major components.
1. ScanMaker i280 scanner
2. Hi-Speed USB cable
3. Software CDs/DVDs
4. Power adapter
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 Microtek Software CD/DVD
into a drive, and follow the on-screen
instructions to install the scanner
driver and software.
B. 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.
Copyright © 2013 Microtek International, Inc. http://www.microtek.com
I49-004756 B, September 2013
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Install Software
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MAC:
A. Place the Microtek Software CD/DVD
(ScanPotter) into a drive, and double-click
the ScanPotter installer icon to install
ScanPotter.
B. 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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  • Page 1 NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen NOTE: After rebooting your Macintosh, the Microtek does not come up automatically, double-click software will attempt to locate your scanner on the the following in succession: “My Computer”;...

  • Page 2: Unlock Scanner

    Step 3: Unlock Scanner A. Remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker from your scanner. B. With the scanner power off, tilt the back left corner of the scanner to see the locking switch at the bottom. C. Push the locking switch to the position as indicated in the graphic, with the icon on the lock showing as “Unlocked”.

  • Page 3: To The Hi-Speed Usb Cable

    Copy, E-mail, OCR, PDF, and Custom. Cancel/Setup: Cancels the scanning job when the scanner is scanning. Launches the Microtek Scanner Configuration (MSC) utility when the scanner is not scanning. Scan: Captures images that can be saved as files or sent to an image-editing application.

  • Page 4: Using The Lightlid 35 Iii

    Position the Scan Material Position Reflective Materials To scan reflective materials such as photos and prints, place the photo to be scanned on the scan bed. The top end of the original should be positioned towards the back of the scanner, with the surface to be scanned facing down.

  • Page 5: Scanning Photos

    Also, it allows you to specify an application to open the image. Theme – Changes the appearance of the control panel for the EZ mode. NOTE: For details about how to use the ScanWizard EZ‘s Advanced Mode and Professional Mode, refer to the ScanMaker i280 Supplement.

  • Page 6: Scanning Film

    Scanning Film with the LightLid 35 III (cont.) Scanning Film 1. Place the film. To scan film, use the LightLid 35 III, as detailed in the “Using the LightLid 35 III” section in this guide. 2. Launch ScanWizard EZ. Follow the step 2 in “Scanning Photos” on previous page to launch ScanWizard EZ. 3.
  • Page 7 9. Click the Scan button to start scanning. NOTE: For details on scanning photos and film, see the ScanMaker i280 Supplement in the Microtek software CD/DVD.
  • Page 8 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 (Additional Adjustment...
  • Page 9 Problems? The LED on the button panel indicate the status of the scanner. On - Ready to scan Flashing - Scanning Off - Scanner is off LED (green) If you encounter any problems, check the section below and follow the suggested solution if your problem is listed.
  • Page 10 Finally, select and click the title of the manual you wish to view. Missing Items If your package is missing items, please call the Microtek Customer Service Department. Drivers & Software Upgrades 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...

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