User manual MICROTEK SCANMAKER I800

[. . . ] Scanning Guide ScanMaker i800 Scanning Scenarios with ScanWizard Pro Before About This Scanning Guide This Scanning Guide shows you how to use ScanWizard Pro, the professional-grade scanning software included with the ScanMaker i800. While the Guide lays out only the most basic scanning scenarios on these pages, ScanWizard Pro can be used for a wide range of applications involving sophisticated functionalities and advanced levels of image manipulation and control. For information on more advanced scanning scenarios, refer to the ScanWizard Pro User's Guide. Additional information can also be found in the ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual for detailed discussions of individual scanning commands and options. [. . . ] During placement of the Ruler, make sure that the calibration strip on the Ruler is kept clear and free of obstruction at all times. 2. Place the film (non-standard size film) to be scanned on the scanner glass surface, and center the film along the Film Alignment Ruler on the scanner. 8 ScanMaker i800 Pro Scanning Guide Scanning Scenarios The following pages provide various scenarios for scanning with the ScanMaker i800 by using ScanWizard Pro, including the following: · Scanning regular, non-damaged photos: This scenario can also be your first scan in order to familiarize yourself with scanning basics. · Scanning damaged photos: This scenario utilizes DIGITAL ICE for reconstructing damaged photos. · Scanning regular, non-damaged positive film: This scenario details the steps for scanning positive film, such as 35mm mounted slides. · Scanning regular, non-damaged negative film: This scenario details the steps for scanning negative film, such as 35mm filmstrips, 6 x 4. 5 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, 6 x 9 cm, 6 x 17 cm film, and 4" x 5" film. · Scanning damaged film: This scenario utilizes DIGITAL ICE for correcting flaws that may be present in your slides, negatives, and transparencies. Take note that with the use of ScanWizard Pro, the Smart Touch buttons located on the front panel of the ScanMaker i800 are deactivated and become unavailable for use. The Smart Touch buttons are intended to be used in conjunction with ScanWizard 5, Microtek's other scanning software also included with the ScanMaker i800, geared for tasks assigned to the buttons. Note: In the following pages that detail the various scanning scenarios, the ScanWizard Pro interface is shown with the Preview, Settings, and Scan Job Queue windows as they appear in Mac OS X. The appearance of the windows will change slightly in Windows for the PC platform, but the location of the various commands and icons remain in approximately the same locations throughout the ScanWizard Pro interface. ScanMaker i800 Pro Scanning Guide 9 Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos 1. Raise the scanner lid, and place the photo to be scanned face down on the scanner glass surface. Make sure the Black Mat is attached on the scanner lid, then close the scanner lid before you launch ScanWizard Pro. The Black Mat comes preattached to the scanner lid. 2. Launch ScanWizard Pro either as a stand-alone by clicking the program icon, or by using the File-Import / File-Acquire command from your image-editing program (such as Adobe Photoshop). Alternatively, you can start ScanWizard Pro from the Applications folder in your Mac OS X. The first time you launch ScanWizard Pro, you will be prompted to set up color matching for your scanner. If you are not sure about what to do, simply click the OK button to accept the settings. For more information, see the Color Matching Setup section in the ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual in the Microtek ScanMaker i800 Pro CD-ROM. Color Matching features 3. Go to the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro, and choose Reflective from the Scan Material menu. 10 ScanMaker i800 Pro Scanning Guide 4. Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of the image, which will appear in the Preview window. Select the Scan Frame tool from the Toolbar in the Preview window, and choose the area to be scanned by dragging a rectangle around it. 45°), so that none of the creases are parallel to the direction of the moving carriage. Go to the Preview window and choose Reflective from the Scan Material menu. ScanMaker i800 Pro Scanning Guide 13 4. [. . . ] c) You can save the selected negative film settings into the Preset drop-down menu for easy access in the future. For more details on how to control settings for negative film scanning, see the section "Negative Scan Settings Window" in the ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual in the Microtek ScanMaker i800 Pro CD-ROM. 18 ScanMaker i800 Pro Scanning Guide 8. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools. If the colors in your film are faded and need restoring, check the "Automatic Color Restoration" box in the Settings window. [. . . ]