3Lift the tab and insert negatives or positives for scanning.
Make sure the image is facing down. To avoid getting unwanted fingerprints on the film, wear gloves designed for handling film.
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4Make sure the film is aligned properly in the slot.
Hold the film guide up to a source of light to check for openings where light leaks through. The edges of the film must be parallel to the edges of the slot. If you are scanning negatives, even a small gap that allows light through perforations on the film can cause overexposure (halation) of the scanned image.
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