Getting to Know Your ScanMaker 9800XL Plus
The ScanMaker 9800XL Plus is a tabloid-size scanner with a 12" x 17" scan bed, 1600
x 3200-dpi optical resolution, 3.6 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 9800XL Plus ............................................. 1
Features of the ScanMaker 9800XL 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 ............................................................. 21
C. Scanning Negative Film ............................................................ 24
For MAC Users Using ScanPotter ........................................................ 27
A. Scanning Photos ...................................................................... 27
B. Scanning Film ........................................................................... 29
Using the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) .......................................... 31
MSP and IT8 Calibration Data Installation ........................................... 31
Calibration Target ................................................................................... 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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