UMAX MagicScan v. 4.3 ReadMe				

This file contains last-minute product information, updates to the UMAX MagicScan documentation, and troubleshooting tips.  Please refer to your scanner's Operation Manual for installation instructions. For further troubleshooting and performance information, see the online User's Guide installed from the MagicScan CD or visit the www.umax.com website.

Welcome to MagicScan

Topics covered in this document include:

     *  System Requirements
     *  Online User's Guide
     *  Default vs. Reset Feature Definition
     *  Release Notes
     *  Network Scanning Notes
     *  Scanner Notes
     *  Troubleshooting



[System Requirements]

     * Windows 95/98/NT3.5/NT4.0
     * 32MB RAM
     * Hard drive with at least 300MB of free hard drive space
     * CD-ROM drive
     * VGA, Super VGA, or 100% compatible video graphics adapter and appropriate monitor 



[Online User's Guide]

The MagicScan User's Guide is written in HTML and must be viewed using an Internet browser such as Netscape Navigator/Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer.  If there is no previously installed browser on your computer you will need to install one in order to view the User's Guide. 
 
1. You can download Netscape Navigator at http://home.netscape.com or download Microsoft Internet Explorer at http://home.microsoft.com.

2. You can install Microsoft Internet Explorer v. 4.0 from the UMAX MagicScan CD.  
* Double-click the "Iesetup" folder.  
* Double-click the folder labeled with the language you are installing.
* Double-click setup.exe to run the setup.  
* Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

The MagicScan User's Guide can be found in the MagicScan v. 4.3 section of the Programs menu located in the "Start" menu.



[Default vs. Reset Feature Definition]

1.  The Default function allows users to reset their scanner settings back to the user's saved settings.
  
2. The Reset function allows users to reset their scanner settings back to the UMAX manufacturer's settings.

For more information about using the Default and Reset functions, please see the MagicScan User's Guide.



[Release Notes]

1.  As of version 4.3, MagicScan is no longer supported to operate on Windows 3.x.

2.  The maximum resolution listed in the Scanner Information window is the maximum interpolated resolution.  

3.  Any "Flip/Rotate" action performed on a scanned image will remain applied until you reset it to "Normal", even if the driver has been closed and reopened.

4. The "Reset" button does not reset the scan method (i.e. Manual Control), document source (i.e. Transmissive), color space, or resolution.

5.  If you are scanning in "AutoCorrection/binuscan IPM" mode (PhotoPerfect Master version) and do not have the dongle properly installed, you will not be able to scan in CMYK.

6.  The resolution of the Proof Window is dependent on the preview resolution.  The preview resolution will go as high as your system resources will allow.  To set your preview resolution, click on the "dpi" button in the lower left corner of the Preview Window.  A slider tool will open and you can adjust the preview resolution according to your needs.

7.  MagicScan installs the device driver for the UMAX UDS-IS 11 ISA SCSI card as well as the UMAX PCI SCSI card device driver.  MagicScan can detect when the UMAX PCI SCSI card is not installed, but cannot detect when the UDS-IS 11 card is not installed.  Therefore, if the driver is installed but the card is not, the UDS-IS 11 will show up in the Windows Device Manager as not working properly.  If you are using a PCI SCSI card, you can remove this card from your Device Manager without any problems.  

8.  When using the "Multiple Scan" or "Batch Scan" modes, all scans must be from the same physical scanner, regardless of the number of scanner connected to that computer.



[Network Scanning Notes]

1. The network components can only be installed by doing a Custom installation of MagicScan.

2. The Scanner Test program can only test the local scanner. It cannot test the networked scanner.

3. Under certain conditions, the NetHeapSize in Windows must be reset to a larger value.  Please use the value suggested by Windows.

4. Both the server and client require a NETBIOS driver loaded before scanning  (i.e. Novell Netware's  NETBIOS.EXE).



[Scanner Notes]

PowerLook 3000:

1. When the Low-Powered Lens is selected from within MagicScan, the Scanner Information Window will show the maximum resolution as 9760dpi.  If the Automatic Switch or High-Powered Lens is selected, the maximum resolution will be listed as 12,192dpi.  

2. If you select the High-Powered Lens from the Lens control menu in MagicScan to scan the 35mm Slide Tray, be sure put the slide tray directly in the center of the flatbed. This will ensure that the Automatic Detection of the scan frames will function correctly.  To learn how to change Lenses, see the Advanced Controls section of the MagicScan User's Guide.

3. Auto Focus will default "On" unless it is turned off.  Turning the Auto Focus "Off" will speed up the scan time.  For more information about Auto Focus, please see the Advanced Controls section of the MagicScan User's Guide.

PowerLook III:

1. The Negative Film Holder is not offered for this model scanner.

2. The PowerLook III Operation Manual says to install binuscan PhotoPerfect software before installing MagicScan.  MagicScan should always be installed before binuscan PhotoPerfect software.



[Troubleshooting]

1. If your scanned images look dirty or have vertical lines, please make sure that your scanner's calibration strip and scanner bed has been cleaned as described in the scanner's Operation Manual.

2. Make sure your scanner is powered on and the ready light is solid before booting up your computer.  If the ready light does not go solid, contact your reseller or UMAX Technical support.

3. If your scanner is not communicating with your PC, please make sure that your SCSI card is firmly seated in the expansion slot.  You can be sure that the card is fully seated when you can no longer see the gold teeth at the bottom of the SCSI card.  If you are sure that your SCSI card is fully seated, you can try reseating it in a different slot.



