Microtek 1000xl User Guide

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Getting to Know Your ScanMaker 1000XL
The ScanMaker 1000XL is a tabloid-size scanner with a 12" x 17" scan bed, 6400 x
3200-dpi optical resolution, 4.0 maximum optical density, and dual FireWire and Hi-
Speed USB interfaces. With the use of the TMA 1000XL Transparent Media Adapter
(available as either standard or optional equipment), you can also scan film and
transparencies – including X-rays – up to 12" x 16" in size.
Copyright © 2005   Microtek International, Inc.   http://www.microtek.com
I49-003868 A, January 2005
Contents
Getting to Know Your ScanMaker 1000XL ..................................................... 1
Features of the ScanMaker 1000XL ................................................................. 2
Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................................ 3
Unlocking the Scanner .................................................................................... 4
Connecting to the FireWire Port ..................................................................... 5
How to Use the TMA 1000XL .......................................................................... 6
A. Unpacking TMA 1000XL ..................................................................... 6
B. Installing the TMA 1000XL .................................................................. 7
Unlocking the TMA 1000XL .................................................................... 8
Positioning Transparent Film ................................................................. 9
A. Using the 35mm Slide Template .............................................. 10
B. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Template ....................................... 11
C. Using the 120 Film Template ..................................................... 12
D. Using the 4
" x 5" Film Template ................................................ 13
E. Using the Film Alignment Ruler .............................................. 14
Positioning Multiple Templates ........................................................... 15
Positioning Reflective Originals ........................................................... 16
Scanning Scenarios ....................................................................................... 17
Scanning Regular, Non-Damaged Photos .......................................... 18
Scanning Damaged Photos ................................................................. 22
Scanning Positive Film ......................................................................... 25
Scanning Negative Film ........................................................................ 28
Using the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) .......................................... 31
Calibration Kit ........................................................................................ 31
MSP Installation .................................................................................... 31
Positioning the Target ........................................................................... 32
A. Positioning the Reflective Target ............................................. 32
B. Positioning the Transparent Target .......................................... 32
Calibration Setup ................................................................................... 33
Calibration and Profiling ....................................................................... 34
Loading a Profile ................................................................................... 35
Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 36
FCC Compliance Statement .......................................................................... 37
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