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Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Plus Start Here Manual

Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Plus Start Here Manual

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Installing your Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Plus
Step 1:
Unpack your scanner package and
check for major components.
1.
ScanMaker 9800XL Plus
2.
USB cable
3.
Power cord
4.
Software CDs/DVDs
5.
TMA 1600-III (Optional) —
Film Templates, Black Plates,
and Film Alignment Ruler
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-ROM (or DVD-ROM)
icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program.
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Optional package items depend on the
scanner configuration that you purchased.
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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 ScanMaker 9800XL Plus

  • Page 1 NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not come up automatically, double-click the following in NOTE: After rebooting your Macintosh, the Microtek succession: “My Computer”; the CD-ROM (or DVD-ROM) software will attempt to locate your scanner on the icon;...
  • Page 2: To The Power Adapter

    NOTE: To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons), refer to the ScanMaker 9800XL Plus User Guide. Step 4: Connect Scanner To the power adapter Remove the yellow “Step 4”...
  • Page 3 Using the TMA 1600-III NOTE: If you purchased a standard ScanMaker 9800XL Plus without the TMA 1600-III, see only the section on positioning reflective materials without the TMA 1600-III, on page 5. I. Installing the TMA 1600-III Make sure that the scanner power is turned off.
  • Page 4 Use the individual film templates included with the TMA 1600-III package. Make sure the templates are oriented correctly on the scanner glass surface, with the Microtek logo on the templates facing up. Keep the calibration strip on the glass surface clear and free of obstruction at all times.
  • Page 5 (Keep clear and unobstructed) Film Alignment Ruler B. Positioning Reflectives To scan reflective originals such as photos, you can use the ScanMaker 9800XL Plus with or without the TMA 1600-III. • If you purchased your ScanMaker 9800XL Plus with the TMA, you will need to use the Black Plate included with your TMA 1600-III package to shield unwanted light.
  • Page 6: Scanning Photos

    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 ScanMaker 9800XL Plus User Guide. Smart-Touch button (Scan) In the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro, choose Reflective from the Scan Material menu.
  • Page 7 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 8 Click the Scan button to start scanning. NOTE: For details on scanning photos and film, see the ScanMaker 9800XL Plus User Guide in the Microtek Software CD/ DVD.
  • Page 9 Basic Scanning for Mac Users (cont.) Click the Scan Settings button to Scan frame switch back to the default control (enclosed by dotted lines) 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...
  • 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.