Setup
User’s Manual
Scanning 35 mm Slides Scanning 35 mm Film Nikon Scan Reference
Device Registration
Set up the scanner and connect it to your computer
Install Nikon Scan scanner driver software
Scan the film using Nikon Scan
Scanning Guide
Product Documentation
User’s Manual this manual
Nikon Scan Reference Manual on CD
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Table of Contents
Setup
Device Registration Windows Only
Scanning 35-mm Film
Scanning 35-mm Slides
Nikon Scan
Reference
viii
Introduction
Illustrations
Life-Long Learning
Before Using Your Scanner
Setup
Installing Nikon Scan
Connecting the Scanner
En Before Using Your Scanner
Connecting the Scanner
Using the Scanner with a Windows Computer
Your Scanner
Get to Know Your Scanner
Accessories
SUPERCOOLSCAN4000ED COOLSCANIVED
Choose a Location
En Keep the Adapter Slot Closed
Protect Your Film
En Using the 4000 ED with Other Devices
Using the COOLSCAN IV ED with Other Devices
Connecting the Scanner
Installing the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board 4000 ED Only
Do I Need to Install the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board?
Installing the Interface Board
Installing the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board in a PCI Slot
En Installing the Interface Board 4000 ED Only
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional
Installing the Device Drivers Windows Only
Device Manager button
En Windows 2000 Professional
Windows Millennium Edition Me
Select Search for the best driver for
En Windows 98 Second Edition SE
Next
your device Recommended and click
Page
Installing Nikon Scan under Windows
En Installing Nikon Scan
Nikon Scan 3 Version
Nikon Scan 3 Version
will need to complete the IEEE 1394 driver update as described below
Updating the IEEE 1394 Drivers Windows 98 SE Only
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update
close the Welcome dialog
displayed, click Nikon Scan
En Installation
If the Welcome Dialog Is Not Displayed
Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional
folder for Nikon Scan 3 shown under “In
Click Next to install Nikon Scan 3 to the
stall Location,” or click Browse… to choose another location
workflow. More information about the
InstallShield wizard
installation of Nikon Scan
displayed. Click Finish to exit the
Installation
Installing Nikon Scan on a Macintosh
the Install Location menu and click In
stall
Once the Nikon Scan program files have
9 This completes installation of Nikon Scan
Connecting the Power Cable
Connecting the Scanner
Four-Pin Connectors
En Connecting the Interface Cable 4000 ED
Connector A
Connecting the Interface Cable COOLSCAN IV ED
Connector B
COOLSCAN IV ED
For more information on
En Turn the Scanner On
Device Registration
Registering the 4000 ED with Windows
Windows Only
Registering the 4000 ED with Windows
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional
Registering the Scanner with Windows XP
4 Click Continue Anyway
3 Select ls4000xp.inf
If the Scanner Is Not Listed
Confirming Device Registration Windows XP
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
Double-click the listing for your scanner that
4000 ED
Updating the Device Driver Windows XP
Click Reinstall Driver…
Driver…
The Welcome Window
5 Click Continue
4 Select ls4000xp.inf
Registering the Scanner with Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 Professional
4 Click Browse…
Select Specify a location
When the dialog shown at right is dis- played, click Browse…
Select the Win2000 folder
If the Correct Path Is Not Displayed
10Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer
9 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation
11Confirm device registration
4000 ED
Confirming Device Registration Windows 2000 Professional
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
Double-click the listing for your scanner
4000 ED
Click Update Driver…
Updating the Device Driver Windows 2000 Professional
Driver…
4000 ED
Registering the Scanner with Windows Me
Windows Millennium Edition Me
Select LS4000ME.INF
Next
4 Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer
3 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation
5 Confirm device registration
4000 ED
Confirming Device Registration Windows Me
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
Double-click the listing for your scanner
4000 ED
Updating the Device Driver Windows Me
Click Update Driver…
Driver…
5 Select LS4000ME.INF
Registering the Scanner with Windows 98 SE
Windows 98 Second Edition SE
Browse
Select Specify a location and click
Select Specify a location
The Welcome Window
Select the Win98SE folder
Confirming Device Registration Windows 98 SE
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
Double-click the listing for your scanner that
4000 ED
Updating the Device Driver Windows 98 SE
Click Reinstall Driver…
Driver…
Select the Win98SE folder
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional
Registering the COOLSCAN IV ED with Windows
Registering the Scanner with Windows XP
If the Dialog Is Not Displayed
4 Confirm device registration
3 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation
IV ED
COOLSCAN
Confirming Device Registration Windows XP
Double-click the listing for your scanner
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
IV ED
COOLSCAN
Click Reinstall driver…
driver…
Updating the Device Driver Windows XP
4 Select ls40xp.inf
5 Click Continue Anyway
“ls40xp.inf”
Windows 2000 Professional
Registering the Scanner with Windows 2000 Professional
IV COOLSCAN
Begin installation of the device drivers
3 Select CD-ROM drives
Select CD-ROM drives and click Next
Click Next
7 Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer
6 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation
8 Confirm device registration
IV ED
Confirming Device Registration Windows 2000 Professional
Double-click the listing for your scanner
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
IV ED
COOLSCAN
Click Update Driver…
Updating the Device Driver Windows 2000 Professional
Driver…
Select the search option
Registering the Scanner with Windows Me
Windows Millennium Edition Me
5 Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer
4 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation
6 Confirm device registration
IV ED
Confirming Device Registration Windows Me
Double-click the listing for your scanner
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
IV ED
COOLSCAN
Click Update Driver…
Updating the Device Driver Windows Me
Driver…
Select the search option
Registering the Scanner with Windows 98 SE
Windows 98 Second Edition SE
Select Specify a location and click
Select Specify a location
Browse
7 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation
Begin installation of the device drivers
Click Next
8 Confirm device registration
Confirming Device Registration Windows 98 SE
Double-click the listing for your scanner that
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
IV ED
COOLSCAN
Updating the Device Driver Windows 98 SE
2 Click Reinstall driver
Specify a location and click Browse
Step 1-Ready the Slide
Scanning 35-mm Slides
Step 2-Insert the Adapter
Step 3-Insert the Slide
Step 1-Ready the Slide
Step 2-Insert the Adapter
35-mm slide
Compatible Slides
Step 3-Insert the Slide
Making a Scan
Step 4-Scan the Slide
Windows
Mac OS
The Nikon Scan scan window will open on the desktop
Choose the film type
type menu 3 Choose a color model
The preview will be displayed in the preview area
Click the Preview button
Preview button
Preview area
5 Adjust scan settings
Rotate or flip the image
7 Compensate for defects
8 Select a crop
Choose an output size and resolution
Keep this crop
Keep this output size
Keep this file size
10 Adjust color, contrast, and sharpness Curves
The Processed /Natural Tabs
11 Click the Scan button Click the Scan button to begin scanning
13 Exit Nikon Scan and turn the scanner off 13-1. Remove the slide
12 Scan additional images
Slide the film adapter from the adapter slot
13-2. Remove the film adapter
13-3. Close the sliding cover Slide the cover closed
13-4. Exit Nikon Scan
4000 ED
COOLSCAN IV ED
Using the FH-3
Scanning 35-mm Film
Using the SA-21
Film That Can Not Be Scanned in the SA-21
Film That Can Not Be Used
Film That Can Not Be Scanned in the SA-21
Problem
Solution
Film That Must Be Repaired Before Use
Problem
Solution
See page 105 for information on using the FH-3
Problem
Solution
Hold the adapter with the Nikon logo
Using the FH-3
face up
For more information on
upper holder open
Unlatch the holder snaps and flip the
Place a strip of film in the lower por
tion of the holder, aligning each
Return the upper holder to its origi
nal position, aligning the ends with
the ends of the lower holder
Align the frame you want to scan with
Using the Film Holder
you want to scan into the MA-20 S
86-98 of this manual
Scanning Frames in Order
Using the SA-21
selecting the frame to be scanned, see the following pages
The Thumbnail Drawer
Using the Thumbnail Drawer Continued
Ejecting Film
4000 ED
COOLSCAN IV ED
Viewing the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual
Nikon Scan
Viewing the Nikon Scan 3 Reference Manual
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation
The Parts of the Scan Window
The Scan Window
AFG B
EI C D
B Information panel
A Control area
C Preview button
D Scan button
The Control Area
Settings Menu
Eject Button
Autofocus Button
Window Buttons
Color Model Menu
Prefs click to open the preferences dialog
Help click to open the Nikon Scan help file
The Information Panel
Dimensions/File Size
Orientation
Image Enhancement
The Thumbnail Drawer Tab
The Preview Button
The Processed/Natural Tabs
The Scan Button
Layout Tools
The Tool Chest
Information
Crop
Digital ICE cubed
Unsharp Mask
Analog Gain
Scanner Extras
The Scan Progress Window
Reference
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
The status LED flashes
Problem
to computer The quality of scanned images is poor
Possible Cause
Possible Cause
Problem
Your computer does not recognize the scanner
The scanner is off Turn the scanner on
If the Film Jams During Loading
When Film Jams in the SA-21
SA-21 Locking Mechanism
If the Film Jams Inside the Adapter
Removing Film
2 Release the frame lock lever and open the roller frame
Maintenance
Caring for Your Scanner
Storing the Scanner
Transporting the Scanner
Cleaning the Scanner
Cleaning the SA-21 Strip-Film Adapter
Caring for Adapters
Storing the SA-21 Strip-Film Adapter
Release the frame lock lever as shown below and open the roller frame
Rollers Toothed wheel Roller frame
Caring for the MA-20 S Slide Mount Adapter
Caring for the FH-3 Film Holder
Options Available for the 4000 ED and COOLSCAN IV ED
Optional Accessories
IA-20 S Adapter for APS IX240 Film
FH-G1 Medical Slide Holder
Scanner Specifications
Specifications
Optical resolution
SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED LS-4000 ED
Maximum power consumption while scanning
Power supply
Power consumption at standby
Dimensions
Optical resolution
COOLSCAN IV ED LS-40 ED
Film
Aperture
Maximum power consumption while scanning
Power supply
Power consumption at standby
Scanning time
Mounted 35 mm slides, 1.0-3.2 mm in thickness
Adapter Specifications
70 ⋅ 49 ⋅ 158 mm/2.77˝ ⋅ 1.93˝ ⋅ 6.22˝ W ⋅ H ⋅
35 mm film of one to six frames color or monochrome, positive
142 ⋅ 85 ⋅ 325 mm/5.59˝ ⋅
Specifications for Optional Adapters
Index