Microtek i800 User Guide
ScanMaker i800 Pro Scanning Guide 3
Positioning Transparent Film
To scan transparent film, use the EZ-Lock™ Film Holders or Film Alignment Ruler
included with your ScanMaker i800 package. Use the EZ-Lock Film Holders to scan
standard-size transparent film such as 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 4" x 5" film,
6 x 4.5 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, 6 x 9 cm, or 6 x 17 cm (120) film. Use the Film Alignment
Ruler to scan non-standard-size transparent film such as 8" x 10" film.
included with your ScanMaker i800 package. Use the EZ-Lock Film Holders to scan
standard-size transparent film such as 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 4" x 5" film,
6 x 4.5 cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, 6 x 9 cm, or 6 x 17 cm (120) film. Use the Film Alignment
Ruler to scan non-standard-size transparent film such as 8" x 10" film.
The EZ-Lock Film Holders ensure precise alignment of film and consistent scans
during film scanning. To scan film, use the film holder that correctly matches the film
type to be scanned.
during film scanning. To scan film, use the film holder that correctly matches the film
type to be scanned.
Before proceeding with film scanning, take note of the information presented in the
two sections below.
two sections below.
Removing the Black Mat
The Black Mat is designed to work with scanning of reflective materials such as
photos and printed matter. It is not designed to work with scanning of slides,
negatives, and transparencies. During film scanning, the Black Mat should be
removed to reveal the light source in the scanner for film.
photos and printed matter. It is not designed to work with scanning of slides,
negatives, and transparencies. During film scanning, the Black Mat should be
removed to reveal the light source in the scanner for film.
To remove the Black Mat:
Raise the scanner lid, push the Black Mat to the side (1 in diagram) to remove it from
the scanner lid (2 in diagram).
the scanner lid (2 in diagram).
Black Mat