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Getting to Know Your ScanMaker 1000XL Plus

The ScanMaker 1000XL Plus is a tabloid-size scanner with a 12" x 16.9" scan bed, 

3200 x 6400-dpi optical resolution, 4.2 maximum optical density, a Hi-Speed USB 

interface, and one Smart-Touch button on the front panel for an easy access to the 

scan function. With the use of the TMA 1600-III 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.

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Contents

Getting to Know Your ScanMaker 1000XL Plus ...................................1
Features of the ScanMaker 1000XL Plus .............................................2
Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................3
Unlocking the Scanner ......................................................................4
How to Use the TMA 1600-III ............................................................5

A. Unpacking TMA 1600-III ........................................................5
B. Installing the TMA 1600-III .....................................................6
C. Unlocking the TMA 1600-III ....................................................7

Positioning Reflective Originals

 ...........................................................8

Positioning Transparent Film ............................................................10

A. Using the 35mm Slide Template ............................................11
B. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Template .......................................12
C. Using the 120 Film Template ................................................13
D. Using the 4” x 5” Film Template ...........................................14
E. Using the Film Alignment Ruler ..............................................15
Positioning Multiple Templates ..................................................16

Scanning Scenarios ........................................................................17

For PC Users Using ScanWizard Pro ...........................................18

A. Scanning Photos ..........................................................18

B. Scanning Positive Film

 ...................................................22

C. Scanning Negative Film

 .................................................25

For Mac Users Using ScanPotter ...............................................28

Using the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP)

 ...................................30

MSP and IT8 Calibration Data Installation ...................................30
Calibration Target ....................................................................30
Positioning the Target ..............................................................31

A. Positioning the Reflective Target 

 ...................................31

B. Positioning the Transparent Target ..................................31

Calibration Setup .....................................................................32

Calibration and Profiling

 ............................................................33

Loading a Profile

 ......................................................................34

Specifications / System Requirements

 ...............................................35

FCC Compliance Statement .............................................................36

User Guide

ScanMaker 1000XL Plus features, scenarios, and information

Summary of Contents for ScanMaker 1000XL Plus

Page 1: ...TMA 1600 III 5 B Installing the TMA 1600 III 6 C Unlocking the TMA 1600 III 7 Positioning Reflective Originals 8 Positioning Transparent Film 10 A Using the 35mm Slide Template 11 B Using the 35mm Fil...

Page 2: ...res faded colors in photos and film bringing hues back to their original luster and brilliance for more vibrant images ColoRescue s one click automatic color recovery process is simple and straightfor...

Page 3: ...1 Scanner lid or TMA 1600 III Glass surface Vertical ruler READY indicator Green POWER indicator Orange Power connector Accessory port or with TMA 1600 III s connector securely connected Hi Speed USB...

Page 4: ...out a little protruding slightly from the bottom of the scanner Shipping the Scanner If you have to transport the scanner you will need to lock the scanner back Follow the steps below 1 Turn off the s...

Page 5: ...an optional accessory depending on the scanner configuration that you purchased TMA 1600 III Black Plate for scanning reflective media Film Alignment Ruler for scanning film without using templates 4...

Page 6: ...s switched off 2 Remove the scanner lid then attach the TMA 1600 III by sliding the posts at the rear of the TMA 1600 III into the holes 1 0 3 4 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 1 0 3 4 5 3 2 1 1 0 3 4 5 6 6 5 4 3 2...

Page 7: ...have to transport the TMA 1600 III you will need to lock the TMA 1600 III back Follow the steps below 1 Make sure the TMA 1600 III is connected to the scanner then turn off the scanner if your scanner...

Page 8: ...o the scanner glass surface 1 0 3 4 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 The Black Plate Light from the TMA 1600 III and other ambient light during scanning may result in overexposed images The Black Plate is designed to...

Page 9: ...Guide 9 1 0 3 4 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 B To scan without TMA 1600 III simply lift the scanner lid and place the reflective original to be scanned on the scanner glass surface Center the original along the U...

Page 10: ...an non standard size transparent film such as 8 x 10 film as well as medical and dental X rays Included in the TMA 1600 III package are four types of templates 35mm Slide Template 35mm Filmstrip Templ...

Page 11: ...35mm slide should be facing down and the emulsion side of the slide should be facing up 2 1 0 3 4 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 The Grabber is used to remove the template out of the scanner glass surface Important...

Page 12: ...the loaded filmstrip on the scanner glass surface Make sure to orient the template with the Microtek logo facing up Orient template with Microtek logo facing up Align the edge of the film frame with t...

Page 13: ...film and completely covers the blank spaces of the template Orient template with Microtek logo facing up 3 Place the 120 Film Template containing the loaded film on the scanner glass surface Make sure...

Page 14: ...ing the loaded film on the scanner glass surface Make sure to orient the template with the Microtek logo facing up Orient template with Microtek logo facing up 2 1 0 3 4 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 The Grabber is...

Page 15: ...e front of the scanner with the ruler oriented correctly and with the correct side up During placement of the Ruler make sure that the calibration strip on the scanner glass surface is kept clear and...

Page 16: ...At least two sets of each template are included in your TMA 1600 III package for multiple placements of the templates on the scanner The templates can be placed side by side on the scanner glass surf...

Page 17: ...scan in order to familiarize yourself with scanning basics Scanning positive film This scenario details the steps for scanning positive film such as 35mm mounted slides and X rays Scanning negative fi...

Page 18: ...olor calibration for your scanner Click the Skip button to exit the Calibration Reminder window Clicking the Skip button allows you to use the factory default ICC profile for your scanner NOTE If your...

Page 19: ...e profile you have just created in the Input Profile Scanner Profile menu 5 Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of the image which will appear in the Preview window 6 Select the Sc...

Page 20: ...ion where the image can be saved printed or edited If ScanWizard Pro was launched in standalone mode you will be prompted to specify the file attributes for the scanned image after the Scan or Batch b...

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Page 22: ...you to specify how often you wish to be prompted to calibrate the scanner The default setting is 14 days Click the Skip button to exit the Calibration Reminder window Clicking the Skip button allows...

Page 23: ...ge type b Select a desired resolution c Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary 9 Adjust image quality if necessary using the Advanced Image Correction AIC tools 10 If the colors in your photo are...

Page 24: ...rform a preliminary scan of your original The Load Save button allows you to select a film template mode from a list of predefined modes The selected template mode will crop the images and replace all...

Page 25: ...angle around it You will see a flashing frame marquee around the selected area 6 Click the Prescan button to display a detailed image A thumbnail of the image appears as well in the Scan Job Queue win...

Page 26: ...can or Batch button in the Preview window or on the scanner unit to start scanning If ScanWizard Pro was launched from an application program the image is then delivered to your application where the...

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Page 28: ...in the Scan Settings column In the Scan Source options menu select ether Reflective for photos Negative for negatives or Positive for transparencies and slides Select a desired image output type Sele...

Page 29: ...ScanMaker 1000XL Plus User Guide 29 Scan frame enclosed by dotted lines b f g e c a d Preview window...

Page 30: ...taller icon Follow the on screen instructions to install and you will be prompted to insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD included in your software kit Insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD to ensure that...

Page 31: ...wn on the scanner glass surface making sure that the target is positioned correct side up toward the front of the scanner 2 Using the U shaped ruler as a point of reference adjust the target so that i...

Page 32: ...elect Reflective Otherwise select Positive C Select the date code and target type or reference number from the drop down list that matches your target You can verify this information by looking at the...

Page 33: ...with the small upper right registration mark Move the cursor to the target image area the pointer will change to a horizontally flipped L mark Align the cursor with the small upper left registration...

Page 34: ...t created 1 Launch ScanWizard Pro 2 In the Preview window click the Scan Material icon Select the Reflective option for reflective materials select the Positive or Positive Film option for transparenc...

Page 35: ...65 536 shades of gray Light Source LED Scanning Area Reflective 12 x 16 9 304 8 mm x 429 26 mm Transparent 12 x 16 304 8 mm x 406 4 mm Resolution Optical 3200 H dpi x 6400 V dpi Optical Density 4 2 Dm...

Page 36: ...off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment a...

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