Nikon Super CoolScan 4000 ED User Manual page 53

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Insert the film to be scanned into the adapter film slot. The type of film that can be scanned depends on
the adapter. This step describes the kinds of film that can be used with the SA-21 strip-film adapter and
MA-20 (S) slide-mount adapter.
SA-21
The SA-21 can be used to scan strips of 35 mm film from two to six
frames in length. Hold the film lightly by both edges with the emul-
sion surface face down (i.e., with the shiny side of the film face up),
grasping it gently so that the edges of the film do not curl, and slide
it into the adapter film slot as shown at right. Once the film has
been inserted a short distance, the adapter's feed mechanism will
be activated and the film will be loaded automatically. The status
LED will blink while the scanner readies the film for scanning.
Note that not all film is suitable for use in the SA-21; refer to "Troubleshooting for the SA-21: Scanning
Short, Long, or Damaged Film Strips" for information on what film can not be scanned in the SA-21 and
how to modify it for scanning. Before inserting the film, make sure that it is free from dust, and avoid
getting dust on any portion of the film that protrudes from the adapter during scanning.
Inserting film into the adapter film slot will activate the adapter's feed mechanism. Be sure to load the
film while the mechanism is in operation, as otherwise an error may occur.
When film is inserted in the SA-21, the adapter's lock mechanism will be
activated, locking the adapter in place and preventing its removal while film
is present in the adapter. Before removing the SA-21 from the scanner,
wait until the status LED on the front of the scanner glows steadily and
eject the film by clicking the eject button in the scan window (see right). If
your computer is off or Nikon Scan is not running, you can also eject the film by turning the scanner off
and then on again and waiting for the film to be ejected automatically (be sure the status LED on the
front of the scanner is glowing steadily before turning the scanner off). Once the film has been ejected,
the lock will be released and the adapter can be removed by sliding it out of the adapter slot. Remem-
ber to close the sliding cover when no adapter is present in the scanner.
Attempting to remove the adapter while it is locked may interfere with the connection between the
adapter and the scanner. If the scanner fails to recognize the adapter, push the adapter back into the
adapter slot to re-establish the connection.
Pg. For more information on:
75 Scanning short, long, or damaged film strips
71 What to do if film jams in the SA-21
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