Microtek TMA 1600 - User Manual

Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2
Unpacking the TMA1600............................................................................................ 2
Unlocking the TMA1600 ............................................................................................. 3
Shipping the TMA1600 ....................................................................................... 3
Installing the TMA1600 .............................................................................................. 4
Positioning Your Originals .......................................................................................... 6
Positioning transparent originals ....................................................................... 6
A. Using the 35mm Slide Template ............................................................ 8
B. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Template ...................................................... 9
C. Using the 6 x 9 cm Filmstrip Template ................................................. 10
D. Using the 4" x 5" Film Template ........................................................... 11
Positioning X-ray originals ............................................................................... 12
Positioning reflective originals ........................................................................ 13
Your First Scan......................................................................................................... 15
Performing Color Calibration .................................................................................. 17
The color calibration target.............................................................................. 17
Before you calibrate ......................................................................................... 17
Calibrating your target ..................................................................................... 18
Loading a profile ............................................................................................... 19
Specifications ........................................................................................................... 20
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Installing and Getting Started
Microtek TMA1600
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Microtek TMA 1600 Specifications

General

Brand	Microtek
Model	TMA 1600
Category	Scanner
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Setup

Unpacking the Package

Lists the contents included in the TMA1600 package, such as the unit, templates, and calibration target.

Unlocking the TMA1600

Procedure to unlock the TMA1600 carriage to prevent shipping damage and prepare for operation.

Shipping the TMA1600

Steps to lock the TMA1600 carriage securely for safe transport.

Installing the TMA1600

Step-by-step instructions for physically attaching the TMA1600 to the scanner.

Positioning Originals for Scanning

Positioning Transparent Originals

Guidance on using specific templates for scanning slides and filmstrips.

Using the 35 mm Slide Template

How to load and position up to four 35mm slides in the template.

Using the 35 mm Filmstrip Template

Instructions for loading and scanning two strips of 35mm film.

Using the 6 x 9 cm Filmstrip Template

Guides for scanning various 6xN cm film sizes with the template.

Using the 4 x 5 Film Template

Procedure for correctly positioning a single 4"x5" film in the template.

Positioning X-ray Originals

Instructions for placing X-ray films on the scanner glass for scanning.

Positioning Reflective Originals

Steps for scanning reflective materials using the black plate.

Scanning and Calibration

Your First Scan

Launching ScanWizard Pro and performing initial scanning operations.

Performing Color Calibration

Guide to calibrating the scanner for accurate color reproduction.

Loading a Profile

How to apply the generated ICC profile within ScanWizard Pro.

Specifications