Microtek Artix Scan1100 manual Troubleshooting, Resolving situation a

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5. Termination

A terminator is included in your scanner package and should be installed on your scanner in the following situations:

•If the scanner is the only SCSI device in your SCSI chain; or

•If you are daisy chaining the scanner with other SCSI devices AND the scanner is the last device in your SCSI chain.

Normally, a terminator is not required is when the scanner is part of a daisy chain and is NOT the last device in the SCSI chain.

To install the terminator, plug it into the SCSI port at the back of the scanner (beside the cable connecting the scanner to the computer).

6. Troubleshooting

After installing the interface card in your computer and connecting the scanner, you may find yourself unable to use the scanner. This is usually due to any of the situations described below:

Situation A Your interface card is not properly seated in the PCI card slot on your computer.

Situation B Your interface card conflicts with another device.

Situation C Windows 98 / 95 cannot recognize your interface card.

Resolving situation A

Power off your computer, then remove the interface card from your computer. Re-install it and make sure the card is seated all the way in and secured into the PCI card slot.

Resolving situation B

1.Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel.

2.Double-click on the System icon in Control Panel and select Device Manager from the top.

3.Double-click on “SCSI controllers” to display the dialog box below.

A yellow exclamation mark appears next to the message “Adaptec AIC- 7850 PCI SCSI Controller”.

4.Click on the Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI Control- ler option, and then click Properties.

5.Select Resources from the top. The dialog box gives you information about the 3 resources: Interrupt Request (IRQ), Memory Range, and Input/Output range. Any conflict in the 3 resources is detected and displayed in the “Conflicting device list”.

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Contents ArtixScan HardwareUser’sGuide Copyright 1999 Microtek Lab, Inc Contents For the Macintosh For Windows 98 / 95 / NT Introduction ArtixScan 1100 Scanner On OFF Unpacking the Scanner General InstallationUnlocking the Carriage Resetting the scanner’s Scsi ID Power-up testConnecting the Scanner to Power Source Powering up the ScannerChoosing the Scanning Station Observing the Scanner Boot ProcessRequirements for the Operating Environment Installation on the Macintosh TerminationConnecting the scanner Installing the software Installation on Windows 98 Checking the interface card statusConnecting the scanner Troubleshooting Resolving situation aClick the arrows to select a different range Resolving situation C Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel Installing the Windows NT driver Installation under Windows NTChecking the scanner status Way the driver is implemented Operating the Scanner Positioning reflective materialsGeneral scanning Scanning thick documentsUsing the Main Holder with other film holders Using the Universal Glass Film HolderPositioning transparent film Using the Universal Glass Film Holder Using the 35mm Slide Holder Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder Using the 6 x 9 cm Film Holder Using the 4 x 5 Film Holder 5 Film Holder MainUsing the Scanner ICC Profiler Program IntroductionCalibration target Taking care of the targetInstalling the Scanner ICC Profiler Placing the color targetFor the Macintosh For Windows 98 / 95 / NTCalibration Scanning the target imageAligning the target registration marks Aligning the upper-left registration markAligning the bottom-right registration mark Aligning the upper-right registration markCreating a profile Menu commands Reference Section for MacintoshMain Window ControlsCalibration Window Preview and Scan Creating the profileReference section for PC System Menu Calibration Window Preview and Scan

Artix Scan1100 specifications

The Microtek Artix Scan1100 is a versatile flatbed scanner designed for professionals and small businesses seeking high-quality document and image scanning solutions. As part of Microtek's renowned Artix series, this scanner integrates advanced technologies to deliver exceptional performance while maintaining ease of use.

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