Microtek i800 Quick Setup Guide

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

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.

2. The “Add/Remove Hardware Wizard” appears on your screen.
Click the “Cancel” button and close the Control Panel.  Disconnect the USB
or FireWire cable from the back of your computer, and refer to the installation
instructions in this guide or in the ScanMaker i800 Supplement.

On
Ready to scan.

Flashing
Warming up or scanning.

Off
Scanner is off.

B. Reconstructing damaged film:

1. Raise the scanner lid, and remove the Black Mat.

2. Place the film holder with the loaded film on the scan bed. See the

previous section (“Using the TMA”) for more details. Close the
scanner lid.

3. Launch ScanWizard 5. When the Standard Control Panel appears, click

the Switch icon 

 on the upper right corner to switch to the Advanced

Control Panel.

5. In the ScanWizard Settings window, verify the DIGITAL ICE strength

setting. “Normal” is sufficient in most cases.

6. Click the “Scan to” button in the Preview window. DIGITAL ICE will

automatically repair the damaged film.

The Microtek ColoRescue™ system is an automatic color recovery process
that restores faded color in both photos and film to their original luster.

To use ColoRescue:

Start ScanWizard 5 and click the Switch icon on the upper right corner to
switch to the Advanced Control Panel.

2. In the ScanWizard Settings window, check the “Automatic Color

Restoration” check box. The next time you scan faded photos or film,
ColoRescue will restore the faded colors to their original brilliance.

Select Automatic

Color Restoration

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 5 software.

4. After clicking “Scan,” a blank screen appears.
Make sure your scanner is unlocked (see Step 3).

Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard 5 software.

5. Having trouble scanning negatives or slides?
Make sure the scanner lid (TMA) is properly installed, with its connector
securely connected to the scanner’s 15-pin accessory port.

Make sure you place the EZ-Lock Film Holder properly on the scan bed.  Do
not block the calibration area (as indicated in the “Using the TMA” section).

From the ScanWizard 5 Standard Control Panel, go to the Original
button category, then proceed to the Film subcategory and make sure you
select either the Positive or Negative option.

Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard 5 software.

The DIGITAL ICE feature repairs cracks, tears, and rips in your damaged

photos and film.

4. Click the Scan Material button in the ScanWizard Preview window.

Choose “Negative” or “Negative Film” to scan negative film, or choose
“Positive” or “Positive Film” to scan transparencies and slides.

DIGITAL ICE

button

A. Reconstructing damaged photos:

1. Raise the scanner lid, and place the

photo on the scan bed.

Make sure the Black Mat is attached
to the scanner lid, so that uneven
photos lay as flat as possible.

2. Press the DIGITAL ICE button on the

front panel of the scanner. DIGITAL
ICE will automatically repair the
damaged photo, and the
reconstructed file is saved in the
default image folder.

Black Mat

NOTE: You can also use DIGITAL ICE to repair photos
through ScanWizard 5. For more details, refer to the
ScanMaker i800 Supplement.

1. Load the film inside the EZ-Lock™ Film Holder, with the film’s shiny

base facing down.

Raise the scanner lid, and push the Black Mat to the side to remove it from
the scanner lid.

EZ-Lock 35mm
Filmstrip Holder

EZ-Lock 35mm
Slide Holder

EZ-Lock 4" x 5"
Film Holder

EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm
Film Holder

2. Raise the scanner lid (TMA), and place the film holder with the loaded

film on the scanner glass bed. Align the arrows so that the holder is
flush against the top ruler of the scan bed, with the calibration strip of
the holder facing towards the back of the scanner.

For more details on the use of the EZ-Lock Film Holders as well as
information on how to scan non-standard-size film, refer to the ScanMaker
i800 Supplement.

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

Voltage

Manufacturer

Model No.

100V to 240V

FAIRWAY

VE50-150A

Copyright © 2005 Microtek Lab, Inc.  The following are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies: Microtek, ScanMaker,
ScanWizard of Microtek Lab, Inc.; DIGITAL ICE of Kodak. 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.  030205

www.microtekusa.com

If you have additional questions and need further instruction or information,
we provide PDF manuals for:

1.

Using the ScanWizard 5 scanning software

2.

Using the bundled third-party software

To access the PDF manuals: Insert the scanner’s software CD-ROM into your
computer’s CD-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.

If your package is missing items, please call the number below.

Visit  www.support.microtek.com/gold/  for Customer Service hours.

Go to the Microtek support site at www.support.microtek.com for:

KnowledgeBase - Type in a question or browse through articles
for faqs, troubleshooting tips, how-to guides and more. The Microtek
KnowledgeBase gives you answers at your fingertips, 24 hours a day.

Downloads - Access manuals or the latest drivers and updates
for your product.

Also free of charge, Microtek’s technical support team will answer your
personal email questions within 2 business days after you’ve filled out the
easy online form at www.support.microtek.com/emailsupport/

Microtek telephone support for installation-related problems is available
free of charge for 1 year from your purchase. Toll or long-distance charges
may apply.

Visit  www.support.microtek.com/gold/  for  Telephone Assistance hours.

Before you call, please install your scanner and software by following the
included instructions, and have the information below ready:

1) Date of purchase

2) Product serial number (on the back)

3) Model name & number (ScanMaker i800)

4) Version of operating system installed on your computer (Windows 98SE, 2000, XP, Mac OS 9.2, 10.x etc.)

5) Type of hardware: • Brand of computer  • CPU type  (Pentium III, 4, iMac, Power Mac, G4, G5, etc.)

6) Exact wording of any error message that may have appeared on the screen

7) What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred

Note: Advanced troubleshooting is available for a consulting fee. For a detailed
listing of your Technical Support options, go to: www.support.microtek.com/gold/

For technical support or any questions you have on third-party software
which may be included with your package, please use the manufacturer
websites listed below.

ABBYY

®

 Software House

www.abbyyusa.com

Adobe

®

 Systems, Inc.

www.adobe.com

LaserSoft Imaging

®

 Inc.

www.lasersoft.com

LizardTech

™

 Inc.

www.lizardtech.com

ScanSoft

®

www.scansoft.com

Simple Star, Inc.

www.simplestar.com

Ulead

®

 www.ulead.com

Do not block

calibration strip

Windows XP

Mac OS X

As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Microtek International, Inc. has
determined that this scanner meets
the ENERGY STAR guidelines for
energy efficiency.

Note: Please make sure that the electrical outlet to where the
scanner will be connected is nearby and readily accessible.

Horizontal ruler

(top ruler)