Microtek ScanMaker i280 Instruction Manual

Step 2: Install Software

Step 1: Unpack Contents

Start Here

Installing your Microtek ScanMaker i280

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

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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.

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.

Step 3: Unlock Scanner

NOTE: To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons), tilt the scanner and look for the locking

switch on the left corner at the back, then push the locking switch to the "Locked" position. DO

NOT turn the scanner upside down when attempting to lock the unit.

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”.

Step 4: Connect Scanner

To the power adapter

A. Remove the yellow “Step 4” sticker from your scanner.

B. Connect the power adapter to the back of the scanner.

C. Plug the power adapter into a power source.

Unlocked Locked

To the Hi-Speed USB cable

D. Connect one end of the cable to your computer.

E. Connect the other end of the cable to the scanner.

Step 4: Connect Scanner (cont.)

Scanner Buttons

The ScanMaker i280 is equipped with seven scanner

buttons, providing quick access to the most frequently

used functions. These buttons are Cancel/Setup, Scan,

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.

Copy: Scans the image and sends it to your printer.

E-mail: Scans the image and delivers it directly to your e-mail editor.

OCR: Scans a text document, converts, and saves it in text file format.

PDF: Scans the image and saves it in the Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

Custom: Customizes this button to perform your preferred function, such as

Power Saving, Scan, Fax, or Launch Application.

Scanner buttons

F. Turn the power switch

at the back panel of

your scanner to “On”;

the LED lights up at

the front panel of the

scanner.

The system will detect

your scanner

automatically.

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.

Position Transparencies

To scan transparent film such as 35mm slides and filmstrip, use the LightLid 35 III. See the

“Using the LightLid 35 III” section for more details.

Using the LightLid 35 III

Do not block

calibration window

Align the top of the

LightLid with the

recessed area, as label

“Place LightLid 35 III

Here”.

To connect the LightLid 35 III

1. Remove the scanner lid.

2. Ensure that the scanner is powered off;

then plug the connector of the LightLid

into the scanner’s 9-pin accessory port.

To load film

A. To load filmstrips:

Turn the LightLid 35 III over. Load the

filmstrip inside the upper slot of the

LightLid, with the film’s shiny base facing

up.

B. To load slides:

Turn the LightLid 35 III over. Load the

slide inside the lower slot of the LightLid,

with the slide facing up.

To place the LightLid 35 III

Place the LightLid 35 III with the loaded film

vertically on the scan bed. The LightLid

should be flush against the top ruler of the

bed, with the slot running down the center.

NOTE: The LightLid 35 III is either as a standard

equipment or an optional accessory depending on the

scanner configuration that you purchased.

Basic Scanning for PC Users

Scanning Photos

1. Place the photo.

To scan photos, place the photo to be scanned on the scan bed, as detailed in the

“Position Reflective Materials” section in this guide.

NOTE: For the automatic cropping feature to work correctly during the preview scan of your

photo, make sure the scanner lid is completely flat and closed over the scan bed.

2. Launch ScanWizard EZ.

To launch ScanWizard EZ as a stand-alone program, double-click the

ScanWizard EZ icon on your desktop. When ScanWizard EZ is launched

for the first time, the control panel of ScanWizard EZ - EZ Mode appears

automatically.

3. Scan your material.

Click the Scan button on the control panel of EZ Mode to start scanning.

The ScanWizard EZ will detect the photo on the scanner glass surface first, next

automatically calibrate the scanner, crop the image, and finally perform the image

scan with factory settings. When done, the scanned image can be saved in a file and

delivered to the specified location.

Select preferences if necessary

Before you start scanning, specify image settings related to your output image in the

Preferences window according to your preferences.

Auto Settings – Switches on/off Auto-crop and Auto-deskew, and applies ACE

(Automatic Color Enhancement) to the image.

Scan Mode – Sets the image resolution and scan quality to match your target

application.

Save – Assigns the folder location, a file name, and the file format for the output

image. 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.

Press the Scan button to

start scanning

Switches to

the Professional Mode

Switches to

the Advanced Mode

Activates

the Preferences window

Minimizes ScanWizard EZ

Exits ScanWizard EZ

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. Switch to ScanWizard EZ - Professional Mode.

Click the Professional Mode button on the control panel of the EZ Mode to switch to

the Professional Mode.

4. In the Preview window of the Professional Mode, click the Scan Material button to

choose Negative Film for negatives; choose Positive Film for transparencies and slides,

depending on the film type you are using.

5. Select the Scan Frame tool, and choose the area to be scanned by sizing the marquee

around the targeted area.

6. Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of the film loaded onto the

scanner.

7. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window. Choose the desired image

type and resolution, and adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.

8. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction tools.

9. Click the Scan to button in the Preview window to scan the film.

Scan Job Queue

window

Press to switch to

ScanWizard EZ - EZ Mode

Preview window

Settings window

Press to switch to

ScanWizard EZ - Advanced

Mode

Click NEW to create

more scan frames

Scanning Film with the LightLid 35 III (cont.)

Basic Scanning for Mac Users

1. Place the scan material.

•To scan photos, place the photo to be scanned on the scan bed, as detailed in the

“Position Reflective Materials” section in this guide.

•To scan film, use the LightLid 35 III, as detailed in the “Using the LightLid 35 III”

section in this guide.

2. Launch ScanPotter as a stand-alone by clicking on the program icon, or by selecting it

from the application folder in your Mac OS X system.

3. In the Scan Source options menu, depending on the scan material you are using,

choose either Reflective for photos, Negative Film for negatives, or Positive Film for

transparencies and slides.

4. Specify your scanning requirements in the Scanner Settings column.

a) Select the appropriate image type (e.g., RGB Color) in the Color Type as your

image output type.

- Select Color to scan the image in color.

- Select Grayscale to scan the image in grayscale.

- Select Black & White to scan the image in black-and-white.

b) Select a desired resolution in the Resolution for your image output resolution.

c) Select Automatic Detection or a desired dimension in the Scan Frame as your

preview image size.

5. Click the Preview button to perform a preliminary scan of the image in the Preview

window.

6. If necessary, resize the scan frame (floating dotted rectangle) around the image by

dragging on the square spots on the edge or on the corner of the scan frame to

determine the final size of the actual scan.

7. If necessary, specify file settings for your output image files, using the options offered

in the File Saving Settings column.

8. If necessary, click the Image Settings button to switch to a window in which you can

select a preset image effect to the image directly or adjust image quality manually by

using the additional image correction tools.

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.

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

column) for your scanned

image.

Click the Scan Settings button

to switch back to the default

control panel of ScanPotter

Scan frame

(enclosed by dotted lines)

Preview window when

scanning slides

Preview

window when

scanning

photos

Problems?

The LED on the button panel indicate the status of the scanner.

If you encounter any problems, check the section below and follow the suggested solution if your

problem is listed. You may also want to go over installation steps 1 to 4 of this “Start Here”

document to make sure that you have followed all procedures properly.

1. No light comes on when the scanner is turned on.

Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer and plugged into a power source.

Make sure your scanner is detected by your computer.

2. Add/Remove Hardware Wizard appears on your screen.

Click the “Cancel” button and close the control panel. Disconnect the USB cable from the back of

your computer, and refer to the installation instructions in this guide.

3. When trying to scan, an error message appears on your screen that reads, “Can’t Find Scanners”.

Make sure your scanner is unlocked (see Step 3).

Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer and plugged in to a power source

(see Step 4).

Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard EZ or ScanPotter software.

4. After clicking scan, a blank screen appears.

Make sure your scanner is unlocked (see Step 3).

Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard EZ or ScanPotter software.

5. Having trouble scanning negatives or slides?

Make sure the LightLid 35 III is properly installed, with its connector securely connected to the

scanner’s 9-pin accessory port.

Make sure you place the LightLid 35 III with the film loaded properly on the scan bed. Do not block

the calibration area (as indicated in the “Using the LightLid 35 III” section).

From the ScanWizard EZ - Professional Mode, go to the Preview window, then click the Scan

Material button to select either the Positive Film or Negative Film option.

From the ScanPotter, go to the Scanner Settings column, then click the Scan Source drop-down

menu to select either the Positive Film or Negative Film option.

Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard EZ or ScanPotter software.

LED (green)

On - Ready to scan

Flashing - Scanning

Off - Scanner is off

DoYou Need Assistance?

Manuals

If you have additional questions and need further instruction or information, we provide

electronic manuals for:

1. Using your ScanMaker i280 (Supplementary information)

2. Using the ScanWizard EZ or ScanPotter scanning software

3. Using the bundled third-party software

To access the electronic manuals: Insert the scanner’s software CD/DVD into your

computer’s CD/DVD-ROM drive. Next, locate and click the “Manuals” option when the

software installer window appears on your screen. 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

and install any updates you may require.

For additional information about Microtek products, please visit our website at

www.microtek.com.

ScanWizard and ColoRescue are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Microtek International, Inc. All other trademarks or registered

trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Specifications,

software and hardware bundles are subject to change without notice.

Delivery of technical support services subject to change without notice.

Not responsible for typographical errors.

Power Adapter

Use only power supplies (AC/DC adapters) listed below:

Voltage Manufacturer Model No.

100V to 240V WUXI HARD HDAD-120015-3C (U.S./TWN)

100V to 240V WUXI HARD HDAD-120015-3B (Europe)

100V to 240V WUXI HARD HDAD-120015-3D (AUS)

100V to 240V WUXI HARD HDAD-120015-3E (UK)

NOTE: Please make sure that the electrical outlet to where the scanner will

be connected is nearby and readily accessible.

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