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Thank you for purchasing the PowerLook 1100 color scanner.  With PowerLook 1100 color scanner, you 
can easily scan documents and photographs into your computer and maintain them as electronic copies. 
 

Main Features:

 

 

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High Resolution and Density Range:

  With a resolution of up to 9600 dpi and high density range, it 

produces better gamma transformation, and a more accurate detection of highlight and shadow details, 
thereby allowing even distribution of colors. 

 

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High Scanning Speed, Low Acoustic Noise:

  The scanner’s micro stepping technology greatly 

increases scanning speed and at the same time reduces noise level. 

 

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Intelligent Scanning Control Interface called MagicScan:

  MagicScan provides a comprehensive 

range of scanning control functions.  Completing the package are the bundled award-winning and 
proven software packages such as binuscan PhotoPerfect. 

 

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Transparency Adapter:

  Allows the scanning of films, slides, and transparencies up to the full-size 

scanning area:  8.5” x 10”. 

 

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Proprietary Image Noise Reduction:

  Your scanner uses a sealed optical system design that blocks 

dust particles and excess reflections from penetrating the optical unit, thereby overcoming image and 
optical noise and ensuring sharp, true-life images. 

 

System Requirements:

 

 

For PC users:

  Pentium or higher, CD-ROM drive, hard drive with 50MB free disk space, 64MB memory, 

Microsoft Windows 98 SE (Second Edition), Windows 2000, Windows-compatible keyboard, display, and 
mouse.  Recommended:  SVGA or higher graphics card. 
 

For Mac users:

  Power Macintosh, New Power Mac G3, G4 with built-in FireWire® port, CD-ROM drive, 

hard drive with 50MB free disk space, 64MB memory, higher, FireWire Extension 2.1 or higher. 
 

Important Safeguards 

 

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Read all of the instructions. 

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Save these instructions for later use. 

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Follow all warning and instructions marked on the product. 

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When replacement parts are required, be sure that service technicians have used replacement parts 
that conform to at least the same safety standards with regard to fire, electric shock, or other 
hazards. 

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Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist environment 

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Do not place the scanner on an uneven surface which may cause serious damage to the product. 

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The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marketing 
label. 

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Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing the enclosure may expose 
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 

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This unit has input circuitry suitable for a 100~240VAC supply. 

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The sound level at the operators position according to IEC 704-1:1982 should be less than or equal 
to 70dB(A). 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for PowerLook 1100

Page 1: ...PowerLook 1100 Color Scanner Operation Manual 1 ...

Page 2: ...ensuring sharp true life images System Requirements For PC users Pentium or higher CD ROM drive hard drive with 50MB free disk space 64MB memory Microsoft Windows 98 SE Second Edition Windows 2000 Windows compatible keyboard display and mouse Recommended SVGA or higher graphics card For Mac users Power Macintosh New Power Mac G3 G4 with built in FireWire port CD ROM drive hard drive with 50MB free...

Page 3: ...l Assembly of the Scanner 6 Test the Scanner 7 Care and Maintenance Tips 7 Chapter 2 Macintosh Installation 8 Connect the Scanner to Your Computer 8 Installing the Software 8 Chapter 3 PC Installation 9 Installing the Software 9 IEEE 1394 Interface Card Installation 9 Connect the Scanner to the Computer 10 Chapter 4 How to Use Frame Holder 11 How to Scan with scan Frames 11 Multiple Scanning Using...

Page 4: ... avoid damaging the optics during transportation 3 Connect the FireWire IEEE 1394 Cable Connect the FireWire IEEE 1394 cable to the built in port of host and the other end of the cable to the scanner 4 Connect the Power Connect the power cord to the scanner and plug the other end of the power cord into an available outlet socket 5 Power Up a Turn the scanner power switch on When the Ready indicato...

Page 5: ...ic packaging To protect your equipment from static discharge you are advised to closely follow these measures Discharge any static build up in your body by touching a grounded or anti static surface such as a large metal object or the silver toned expansion slot covers at the rear of your computer Do this prior to removing any electronic components from their anti static bags When handling any ele...

Page 6: ...r power cord Front View Rear View Prepare the Scanner Prepare your scanner for installation through the following simple steps Unlock the optical assembly Run the automatic scanner self test Unlock the Optical Assembly of the Scanner Insert a coin in the thumbscrew of the optical assembly lock and turn it firmly counterclockwise 6 ...

Page 7: ...nt dirt or smudge build up that may reduce the quality of your scanned images Before you clean the object glass make sure the scanner is off and the power cord is unplugged Clean the object glass of the scanner and the transparency adapter with a soft damp cloth and a mild detergent or alcohol Note Avoid spraying cleaning fluid directly on the object glass This may cause the liquid to penetrate th...

Page 8: ... grounded power socket Turn on the scanner power Turn on the computer power Installing the Software Install the software in the following order Image Application Software e g Adobe PhotoShop Then MagicScan Then binuscan PhotoPerfect if needed MagicScan is the interface used by application software to control UMAX scanners Its advanced controls allow precise adjustments in images even during the in...

Page 9: ...nners Its advanced controls allow precise adjustments in images even during the initial scan For detailed information on installing the image editing application software refer to the Installation section of the Image Editing Application Software User s Guide IEEE 1394 Interface Card Installation Before you can use your scanner with your computer you need to install the IEEE 1394 interface card in...

Page 10: ...nd the interface card properly installed in your computer you can now connect the scanner and the computer as follows Connect the IEEE 1394 cable connector to the interface card in the PC Connect the other end of the IEEE 1394 cable to the scanner 3 4 5 Connect the power cord to the scanner Turn on the scanner power Turn on the computer power Hardware installation is now complete Get ready to run ...

Page 11: ... the rulers bordering the scanner s object glass You can easily do this by simply placing the scan Frame against one of the rulers Note Although misalignment will not prevent the scanner from scanning portions of the Scan Frame may appear in the resulting scan if the frame is not perfectly aligned Choose Transparent option from the MagicScan For detailed information on using the frame holders refe...

Page 12: ...e Tray option from the MagicScan Click the Preview button MagicScan will automatically detect the slide tray and crop the image inside it precisely Click the Scan button to scan all cropped images Note Do not open the document cover while scanning an image Otherwise the scanning image quality might be poor 12 ...

Page 13: ...clude a troubleshooting chapter If the problem is hardware related verify that the cause is from your computer or scanner or in some cases your network If it is due to your computer malfunctioning then consult your computer s reference manuals or a computer service technician Note Macintosh computers and compatibles display error messages that normally tell you the cause of the problem and in some...

Page 14: ... scanner and the wall socket Make sure that the power switch is on If none of the above works contact your dealer Problem 2 Scanner lamp flickers is dim or fails to come on Possible Cause Solution The scanning lamp is failing or has failed and needs to be changed Contact your dealer Problem 3 If the Power and Ready indicators come on but software returns Scanner link failed or similar message Poss...

Page 15: ...0 Highlight Shadow 1 255 steps 0 254 steps Contrast Brightness 100 100 Gamma Curve Downloadable Curves 14 bit depth Data Output Color Mode 36 bits hardware 24 bits system 42 bits extendable Gray Scale Mode 12 bits hardware 8 bits system 14 bits extendable Power Requirements Voltage 100 240 VAC Frequency 47 60Hz Power Consumption Maximum 30 Watts Environmental Range Operating Temperature 5 C 40 C R...

Page 16: ...or by the names of the functions they do such as fax modem cards network card scanner card etc This card is inserted into an expansion slot to allow the connection of a peripheral device to a PC Non TWAIN Driver An interface system that does not follow the TWAIN standard and is designed for a specific software package and a specific image input device Object Glass The tempered glass of the scanner...

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