Microtek ScanMaker i900 - User Manual

MICROTEK ScanMaker i900 Scanning Instructions
Turn scanner on about 20 minutes before scanning begins.
Open Adobe Photoshop CS4
Before positioning the item to be scanned, spray the item with canned air to remove dust, hairs, etc.
Also check the glass scanning platform for dust and fingerprints. Clean these off as well.
Position the item to be scanned face down on lower left hand corner of the glass scanning platform.
(The “top” should be closest to you.)
In Photoshop, select “File” then “Import” then “WIA 1394_USB2 (FireWire).”
When “Scan using 1394_USB2 Scanner (FireWire)” image appears, select the desired options from
the following:
Color Picture  check this radial button
Grayscale Picture
Black and white picture or text
Custom Settings
Adjust the quality of the scanned picture  click on this option. Make resolution = 600 dpi
Left Click on the “Preview” box at the bottom of the image area.
Wait until the image is scanned and the preview image appears.
Crop the image to be scanned by dragging the red corner markers to frame the image to be scanned
and saved. If the preview shows that the item is not properly aligned on the scanning bed, reposition
the item, then click on “preview” again. Repeat as necessary.
Left Click on the “Scan” Box at the bottom of the image area.
Enlarge the scanned image to examine the scan:
Is it sharp?
Are there any dust spots?
Are there any lines/hairs not in the original?
Does it look like an excellent scan?
Use photoshop tools such as clone stamp and filters to remove dust spots or other imperfections in
the scan that do not represent the original.
Use the Crop tool in Photoshop to crop the image if necessary. (pay close attention to the
appearance of a “pink” line on the left hand side of the scan)
Select “File” then “Save As”

Microtek ScanMaker i900 Specifications

General

Scanner Type	Flatbed scanner
Optical Resolution	4800 x 9600 dpi
Bit Depth	48-bit
Grayscale Depth	16-bit
Interface	USB 2.0
Light Source	LED
Film Scanning	Yes
Document Feeder	No
Transparency Unit	Yes
Scan Area	8.5 x 11.7 inches
Supported Media	Film
Software Included	ScanWizard Pro
Maximum Scan Area	8.5 x 11.7 inches

Summary

MICROTEK ScanMaker i900 Scanning Instructions

Preparation and Positioning

Prepare the scanner and item by cleaning, turning on the unit, and positioning the item correctly.

Selecting Scan Settings

Choose scan options like color, grayscale, or black and white, and set resolution to 600 dpi.

Previewing and Capturing the Scan

Use the preview function to check alignment and then initiate the scan.

Post-Scan Adjustments

Crop the scanned image and use tools to remove imperfections like dust or lines.

Saving and File Management

Save the scanned file, navigate to the correct folder, and follow naming conventions.

Scanner Shutdown Reminder

Turn off the scanner after completing scanning to prevent damage to the bulb.

Appendix A: File Naming Conventions 2010

Naming Convention for Physical Boxes

Files are named based on category, box number, and item number within the box, with extensions for multiple pages.

Saving Files to Project Folders

Files are saved to specific project sub-folders on the D drive, organized by scanner and project.

Naming Convention for Unfiled Resources

File naming for unfiled resources uses category, media type, and alphanumeric extensions for unique identification.

Saving Unfiled Resources

Unfiled resources are saved to project-specific sub-folders on the D drive, categorized by scanner and project type.

Appendix B: Converting TIFF to JPEG Files

Saving as JPEG Format

Convert a TIFF file to JPEG format by opening it in Photoshop and using the 'Save As' function.