English ArtixScan 1100 Hardware User’s Guide
English Copyright © 1999 Microtek Lab, Inc. All rights reserved. First Edition: August 1999 I49-002765A Microtek Lab, Inc. 3715 Doolittle Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90278-1226 Sales: 800-654-4160 Internet: http://www.microtekusa.com Tech Support Web Page: http://www.support.microtek.com Microtek International, Inc. 6, Industry East Road 3 Science Based Industrial Park Hsinchu 30077, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: 886-3-5772155 Fax: 886-3-5772598 Internet: http://www.microtek.
English Contents 1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 1 2 General Installation .......................................................................................................... 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Unpacking the Scanner .................................................................................... 4 Unlocking the Carriage ..................................................................................
English 2. Positioning transparent film ............................................................................. 19 Using the Universal Glass Film Holder ........................................................ 19 Using the Main Film Holder ......................................................................... 19 A. Using the Universal Glass Film Holder .................................................. 20 B. Using the 35mm Slide Holder ..............................................................
English 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the ArtixScan 1100 scanner! The ArtixScan 1100 is a single-pass, 36-bit, highresolution scanner with dual beds — the upper bed for scanning reflective materials such as photos and prints, and the lower bed for scanning transparent media such as film, slides, and filmstrips.
English ArtixScan 1100 Scanner Scanner cover Vertical ruler Glass surface Reflective Material Horizontal ruler A Transparency tray 2 ArtixScan 1100 Hardware User’s Guide Power switch Power LED (green) Reflective Ready indicator (orange) Transparency Ready indicator (orange)
English ArtixScan 1100 Scanner Power connector SCSI 50-pin connector SCSI 25-pin connector ON OFF 6 Terminator switch ID switch + ArtixScan 1100 Hardware User’s Guide 3
English 2 General Installation This section provides information on procedures you need to perform or things to check on your ArtixScan 1100 scanner regardless of the environment in which you operate — whether it is on the Macintosh or on the PC. The general installation procedures cover the following subjects: 1) unpacking your scanner; 2) unlocking the scanner; 3) resetting the scanner’s SCSI ID if necessary; 4) powering up the scanner; and 5) choosing your scanning station. 1. Unpacking the Scanner 2.
4. Power-up test Note: This procedure is provided as a reference, and you may or may not need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner. All scanners are factory tested. To ensure that your scanner has not been damaged during shipment, however, you will need to perform the following preliminary power-up test. Contact your dealer immediately if the scanner is not in proper working condition. A SCSI ID is assigned to each SCSI device in your daisy chain to differentiate the devices from one another.
English D. Observing the Scanner Boot Process The following sequence of events should take place after power up: • The scanner performs a self-test by homing the carriages and camera box. Through the platen glass, you will be able to observe the carriage moving, and you will hear a series of clicking noises associated with the operation of the scanner motors. These “clicking” noises are normal.
English 3 Installation on the Macintosh This section provides information on installing the ArtixScan 2020 on the Macintosh. The procedures are divided into two main sections: 1) Installation for Macintosh computers that feature built-in SCSI ports; and 2) Installation for the new Macintosh G3 computers (with no SCSI ports). For the new G3 computers, you will be installing the SCSI interface card included in the scanner package. A. Installation for Macintosh computers with built-in SCSI ports 1.
English B. Installation for the new G3 Macintosh computers (without built-in SCSI ports) 1. Installing the interface card 2. Connecting the scanner Before installing the interface card, make sure you turn off your computer and peripherals. Then follow the steps below: 1. Shut down your computer. 2. Connect the scanner to your computer, using the SCSI cable provided in the scanner package. 1. Shut down your computer and unplug the power cord. Next, open your computer. 2.
English 3. Termination A terminator is included in your scanner package and should be installed on your scanner in the following situations: • If the scanner is the only SCSI device in your SCSI chain; or • If you are daisy chaining the scanner with other SCSI devices AND the scanner is the last device in your SCSI chain. Normally, a terminator is not required is when the scanner is part of a daisy chain and is NOT the last device in the SCSI chain.
English 4 Installation on Windows 98 / 95 1. Installing the interface card 2. Checking the interface card status 1. Turn off your PC and peripherals, and unplug the power cord. Next, remove the cover from your computer. When Windows starts with the Adaptec SCSI card installed in your computer, the card is detected and the driver automatically installed. You may be asked to insert your Windows CD-ROM. Do so, and follow the steps below to check your card status. 2.
4. Connecting the scanner Install all the software in your Artix CD-ROM, which includes Microtek ScanWizard Pro and the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler programs. 1. Turn off your PC. To do this: Insert the Artix CD-ROM into your CDROM drive; the Scanner Software installer should come up automatically. English 3. Installing the software 2. Plug the 25-pin end of the SCSI cable into the Adaptec card at the back of the computer. Then plug the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable into the back of the scanner.
English 5. Termination 6. Troubleshooting A terminator is included in your scanner package and should be installed on your scanner in the following situations: After installing the interface card in your computer and connecting the scanner, you may find yourself unable to use the scanner.
English 6. To resolve the conflict, uncheck “Use automatic settings”, then click to modify the individual resource, one after another, until the message “No conflicts” appears in the Conflicting device list. For example, to resolve the Memory Range conflict, take these steps: a) At the Resource type, double-click on the Memory Range string, the Edit Memory Range dialog box is displayed.
English 7. When you get a “No conflicts” message in the Conflicting device list, the Memory Range conflict is resolved. Take similar steps for the Interrupt Request (IRQ) and Input/Output Range resources. If all of IRQs are taken, you need to contact your computer dealer for help on how to free up an IRQ for you. Resolving situation C 1. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add New Hardware. 3.
English 7. When installation is complete, Windows will ask if you wish to shut down your computer. Select No. 8. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel. 9. Double-click on the System icon in Control Panel and select Device Manager from the top. 10. Double-click on “SCSI controllers” to check whether conflict happens. If a conflict exists, follow the steps in Resolving Situation B. 11. When the settings are all correct, click OK to save the modifications.
English 5 Installation under Windows NT 4.0 1. Installing the interface card See page 10 for details. Card installation on Windows NT 4.0 is the same as that under Windows 98 / 95. 2. Installing the Windows NT driver a) b) c) d) e) Start your computer, and log in as Administrator. Note: You must be logged in as Administrator in order to install the scanner software components and use the scanner.
English of the way the driver is implemented 4. Click on the Drivers tab, and click on the Add button to select Adaptec on the left and “Adaptec AIC-7800 PCI SCSI Controller” on the right. 5. Click OK to bring up the following screen. The Adaptec card should now be listed as “Adaptec AIC7800 PCI SCSI Controller”, indicating the driver is installed. 6. Restart your computer.
English 6 Operating the Scanner This section provides information on how to operate the ArtixScan 1100. The subjects covered in this section include how to position your images for scanning and how to use the various holders included in your scanner package when scanning transparent film. 1. Positioning reflective materials This procedure applies when you use the upper scan bed of the ArtixScan 1100. The upper scan bed is used for scanning reflective materials such as photos and prints. A.
This procedure applies when you use the lower scan bed of the ArtixScan 1100, which has a transparency tray that is used for scanning transparent film. There are two ways to scan transparent film: 1) By using the Universal Glass Film Holder; or 2) By using the Main Holder with the various other holders also included in your scanner package. See below for more details.
English A. Using the Universal Glass Film Holder 1. To scan non-standard-sized transparent film, place the film face down on top of the glass surface of the Universal Glass Film Holder. 2. 20 To secure the film to the Universal Glass Holder, place the vinyl strip on the edge of the transparency. ArtixScan 1100 Hardware User’s Guide 3. Insert the Universal Glass Film Holder into the transparency bay (the drawer or lower compartment) of the scanner.
English B. Using the 35mm Slide Holder 1. Insert the individual 35mm slides to be scanned into the 35mm Slide Holder. 2. Place the 35mm Slide Holder in the Main Holder. 3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay (the drawer or lower compartment) of the scanner.
English C. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder 2. Place the 35mm Filmstrip Holder in the Main Holder. 35mm Filmstrip Holder 1. Insert the 35mm filmstrip to be scanned into the 35mm Filmstrip Holder. a) Push to open the 5-piece 35mm filmstrip holder. Main Holder 3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay (the drawer or lower compartment) of the scanner. b) Place the 35mm filmstrip in the holder. c) Pull to close the 5-piece 35mm filmstrip holder.
English D. Using the 6 x 9 cm Film Holder 2. Place the 6 x 9 cm Film Holder in the Main Holder. 6 x 9 cm Film Holder 1. Insert the film to be scanned into the 6 x 9 cm Film Holder. a) Push on the side to open the holder. b) Place the film in the holder. Main Holder 3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay (the drawer or lower compartment) of the scanner. c) Pull the side down to close the holder.
English E. Using the 4" x 5" Film Holder 2. Place the 4”x5” film holder in the Main Holder. 4” x 5” Film Holder 1. Insert the film to be scanned into the 4" x 5" Film Holder. a) Push on the side to open the holder b) Place the film in the holder. c) Pull down the side to close the holder. 24 ArtixScan 1100 Hardware User’s Guide Main Holder 3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay (the drawer or lower compartment) of the scanner.
English 7 Using the Scanner ICC Profiler Program 1. Introduction 2. Calibration target The Scanner ICC Profiler is a scanner calibration and profiling utility program designed exclusively for use with Microtek scanners, including the ArtixScan 1100. The Scanner ICC Profiler lets you calibrate the color attributes of your scanner and lets you create an ICC color profile customized and tailored especially for your Microtek and Artix scanner.
English 5. Installing the Scanner ICC Profiler 6. Placing the color target Note: The Scanner ICC Profiler program should have been installed at the time you performed software installation procedures (discussed earlier in the manual). If for some reason you have not installed the Scanner ICC Profiler, follow the steps below to install the program.
C. Click on the Start Calibrate button. The calibration window will appear, and an initial preview is performed. 1. Turn on your scanner and let it warm up for about five minutes. 2. Place the target inside the scanner. 3. Launch the Scanner ICC Profiler calibration utility. The screen below appears. Initial preview C A B Scan button Preview button A. Choose the media type. Select Reflective to calibrate in reflective mode, or select Positive to calibrate in transparency mode. B.
English To resize the selection, move the cursor to any corner of the frame; the pointer is changed to a double-headed arrow. Hold down the mouse, drag to form a new selection, then release the mouse. When the target image is selected, click the Scan button to scan the target. 9. Aligning the target registration marks C.
English 10. Creating a profile Following the alignment of registration marks, an instruction dialog box appears, prompting you to click the Calibrate button. Click the Calibrate button. This only takes a few moments. When the process is finished, a message appears, giving you the results. • If the process was successful, a custom scanner ICC profile is saved automatically to your system’s ColorSync Profiles folder.
English 11. Reference Section for Macintosh This section describes the features and commands of the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler program. All features are covered in the Menu commands, the Main window, and the Calibration window. A. Menu commands 1. Apple Menu — About ICC Profiler: Choose the About ICC Profiler command from your Apple menu to display the splash screen for the Scanner ICC Profiler program. The screen includes the product logo and the software version number 2.
The Main window provides various features and a system menu, allowing you to control the calibration process. 4. Tonal Mapping: This option lets you select the way in which the tonal reproduction curve of the profile is controlled. • Normal: Slightly brightens the highlights but also darkens the shadows. • Lighten: Brightens the highlights and also lightens the image overall. • Darken: Darkens the shadows without changing the highlights. • Reduce Contrast: Captures as much of the original as possible.
English C. The Calibration Window: Preview and Scan 1. Preview: The Preview button performs a preliminary scan of the target, displaying the entire target image in the calibration window. 2. Scan: The Scan button scans the target image and prepares the scanner for the important succeeding steps of aligning the registration marks and creation of the profile. D. The Calibration Window: Aligning targets and creating the profile 1.
4. This section describes the features and commands of the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler program. All features are covered in the Main window and Calibration window. Tonal Mapping: This option lets you select the way in which the tonal reproduction curve of the profile is controlled. • Normal: Slightly brightens the highlights but also darkens the shadows. A. The Main Window • The Main window provides various features and a system menu, allowing you to control the calibration process.
English System Menu: The System Menu displays current scanner information, lets you view the SCSI chain status, and lets you view the About dialog box of the Scanner ICC Profiler program. 1. Get Current Scanner Info: This command provides information on the current scanner. A dialog box appears showing the scanner model in use, the SCSI ID number of the scanner, and the firmware version of the scanner. 2.
1. Preview: The Preview button performs a preliminary scan of the target, displaying the entire target image in the calibration window. 2. Scan: The Scan button scans the target image and prepares the scanner for the important succeeding steps of aligning the registration marks and creation of the profile. C. The Calibration Window: Aligning targets and creating the profile 1. Calibrate: This button starts the actual calibration process in which a custom scanner ICC profile is created for the scanner.
