Nikon LS8000 manual

User’ s Manual Device Registration (Windows Only) Setup Scanning Film Holders for the 8000 ED Nikon Scan Reference En[...]

Install Nikon Scan scanner driver softwar e The procedure for installing the soft- ware differs depending on whether you are using a Windows or Macintosh computer . Set up the scanner and connect it to your computer Place the film to be scanned in a film holder Windows users will need to register the scanner with Windows when connecting the scanner[...]

i Pr oduct Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below . Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly . User’ s Manual (this manual) This User’ s Manual provides instructions for setting up and using your scanner . It is divided into the following chapters: Overview Read this chapter for information [...]

ii Keep small objects out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to pr event infants from putting small parts of the equipment into their mouths. In the event that a child should swallow part of the equipment, contact a physician immediately . Do not handle the power cable during thunderstorms Operating the equipment during thundersto[...]

iii Use an appropriate power supply Use an AC power supply of 50/60Hz and a voltage of fr om 100V–240V . Use a power cord rated for the appropriate voltage. At voltages of over AC 125V : Use a power cord that complies with the safety standar ds of the country in which it is used, that has a plug rated for AC 250V , 15A (NEMA 6P-15) and insulation[...]

iv CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requir es the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expr essly appr oved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other inter face c[...]

v Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requir ements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. A TTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B r especte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Repr oduction No[...]

vi T able of Contents Product Documentation .................................................................................................. i For Y our Safety .............................................................................................................. ii Introduction .............................................................[...]

vii Film Holders for the 8000 ED ......................................................................... 79 Holders Provided with Y our Scanner .......................................................................... 80 Using the FH-835S Holder for 35-mm Film Strips .......................................................... 81 Using the FH-835M[...]

viii Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED (8000 ED). This manual describes how to care for , install, and use your scanner . Be sure that you have r ead and under - stood its contents before using your scanner , and leave it where those who use the scanner will r ead it. To make it easier find the information y[...]

1 Setup This chapter describes how to set up the scanner , how to install Nikon Scan, and how to connect the scanner . It also describes how to care for your scanner when it is not in use and how to treat film to ensur e the best r esults when you make a scan. Before Using Y our Scanner ......................... 2 Get to Know Y our Scanner ........[...]

2 Befor e Using Y our Scanner Connecting the Scanner • Connect the scanner directly to the computer as described in “Connecting the Scan- ner” ( 25). The scanner may not function as expected when connected to an IEEE 1394 hub. • The scanner may not function as expected used with other IEEE 1394 devices. Should you notice a problem with the [...]

3 Get to Know Y our Scanner Y our Scanner Front View Rear View 쐇 Power switch Press this switch to turn the scanner on and off. 쐋 Eject button Use this button to eject holders fr om the scanner . 쐇 쐆 쐂 쐋 쐄 쐏  Status LED This LED blinks slowly (roughly twice ever y three seconds) when the scanner is in operation. Do not turn the s[...]

4 Accessories After unpacking the scanner , check that the package contains all the items listed below . Con- tact your retailer immediately should you find that anything is missing or damaged. FH-835M 35-mm slide mount holder (1) Use this holder to scan up to five mounted 35- mm slides. FH-835S 35-mm strip film holder (1) This holder is used to sc[...]

5 C D - R O M C D - R O M C D - R O M C D - R O M C D - R O M C D - R O M C D - R O M C D - R O M C D - R O M C D - R O M Nikon Scan 3.1 CD-ROM (1) This CD contains driver software for your Nikon scanner . Depending on the country of sale, it may also include a variety of sample software. IEEE 1394/Firewire interface board (1) (for Windows and Maci[...]

6 Before connecting the power and interface cables, choose a flat, stable location for your scan- ner close to the computer and to a suitable power outlet. Do not install your scanner wher e: it would be exposed to direct or reflected sunlight it would be subject to condensation or to drastic changes in temperature it would be exposed to dust or sm[...]

7 Protect Y our Film The Digital ICE photo retouch function built into your Nikon scanner can be used to eliminate the effects of dust, scratches, and sur face defects on your film. T o ensur e the best possible re sults and to prevent damage to slides or film, however , be sure to protect your film fr om dust, fingerprints, and condensation as des[...]

8 Do not turn other devices on or off or disconnect interface cables while scanning is in progress (i.e., while the scanner status LED is blinking slowly). Connect the scanner directly to the computer . The scanner may not function as expected when connected to a hub. The scanner may not function as expected when used together with other IEEE 1394/[...]

9 Installing the IEEE 1394/Fir ewire Interface Boar d If your computer is not already equipped with a built-in IEEE 1394 inter face port or a suitable expansion board or car d, you can install the IEEE 1394/Firewire interface boar d provided with your scanner . Detailed instructions may be found in the manual included with the interface board. Do I[...]

10 Installing the IEEE 1394/Fir ewire Interface Boar d in a PCI Slot After turning the computer off and disconnecting all cables, insert the interface boar d in one of the computer’ s PCI slots as shown below . For information on the location of the PCI slots and on installing PCI boards, see the documentation pr ovided with your computer . Do no[...]

11 Installing the Drivers for the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Boar d (Windows Only) After installing the interface boar d in a PCI slot, closing the computer’ s case, and reconnecting the cables, turn the computer on and install the board drivers as described below . Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional The first time the computer is [...]

12 Windows 2000 Professional The first time the computer is powered on with the boar d in place, Windows 2000 will auto- matically install the board drivers. T o confirm that the drivers are installed and functioning normally: 3 Check that “NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” appears in the Device Manager under “IEEE 1394[...]

13 Windows Millennium Edition (Me) The first time the computer is power ed on with the board in place, Windows Me will automati- cally install the board drivers. T o confirm that the drivers are installed and functioning normally: 1 The dialog shown at right will be dis- played. Click Ye s to restart your com- puter . 3 In the System Properties win[...]

14 3 The dialog shown at right will be dis- played. After making sure that none of the options are selected, click Next . 2 Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click Next . 1 The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, the dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Next . Windows 98 Second [...]

15 5 The dialog shown at right will be dis- played. Click Next . 6 If the Insert Disk dialog is displayed, in- sert the Windows 98 Second Edition CD into the CD-ROM drive and click OK . If the computer displays the message, “The file (file name) on Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM could not be found,” enter g:win98_se (substitute the drive let[...]

16 Installing Nikon Scan Before you can connect your scanner to your computer , you will need to install Nikon Scan 3 driver software for your scanner . The procedure for installing Nikon Scan 3 on Windows com- puters differs fr om the install procedur e for Macintosh computers. The Nikon Scan 3 install CD includes two versions of Nikon Scan 3: ver[...]

17 Installing the IEEE 1394 Update for Windows 98 Second Edition This section describes how to install the IEEE 1394 update r equired when using the scanner under Windows 98 Second Edition (SE). 4 When the dialog shown at right is dis- played, remove the CD from the CD- ROM drive and then click Ye s to restart your computer . 6 In the System Proper[...]

18 What to do when the CD-ROM does not start automatically . If the Welcome dialog does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted in the drive: 1. Double click the My Computer icon 2. In the My Computer window , click on the CD-ROM drive icon with the right mouse button 3. Select Autorun from the menu that appears Important Log into the Administrator [...]

19 Choosing the correct color -space profile is very important if the scanner is to be used in a professional setting, for example as a part of a pr oduction workflow . The Nikon Scan Reference Manual contains information about the color management system used in Nikon Scan. Please take time to study the explanations and advice provided. If you hav[...]

20 6 Choose sRGB from the list of color- space profiles and click OK . More in- formation about the different profiles is available in the Nikon Scan Refer- ence Manual . 7 The installation complete dialog will be displayed. Click Finish to exit the InstallShield wizard. 8 Once the computer has restarted, take a few moments to view the ReadMe file,[...]

21 Installing Nikon Scan on a Macintosh Before installing Nikon Scan, turn your computer on and wait for it to start up. Check to make sure that: • The scanner is not connected to your computer •Y our computer satisfies the Nikon Scan 3 system requirements (see page 5 of the Nikon Scan Reference Manual for details) • No other applications (in[...]

22 2 When the installer starts, click Con- tinue… to display the license agree- ment. Clicking Accept displays the ReadMe file. T ake a few moments to read this file, which may contain im- portant information that could not be included in this manual. After read- ing the file, click Continue… . 3 Choose a location for Nikon Scan from the Instal[...]

23 4 Once the Nikon Scan program files have been copied to disk, a color -space selection wizard will be displayed. Click Use Wizard to have the wizard assist you in choosing a color -space profile (recommended) or Use name list to choose a custom profile (see the Nikon Scan Software Manual for details). The color -space profile selected during ins[...]

24 7 Nikon Scan 3 can be used to scan im- ages directly into any application that supports Adobe Photoshop 5.0 ac- quire plug-ins. The installer will dis- play a list of plug-in folders for the applications currently installed on your computer; choose the folders containing Adobe Photoshop plug-ins and click OK to copy the Nikon Scan 3.1 plug-in to[...]

25 Connect the Power Cable Before connecting the power cables, be sur e the scanner is off. Attach the female end of the power cable to the AC connector on the r ear of the scanner and insert the male end into a general-purpose (AC 100–240 V , 50/60 Hz) household outlet. Power on Power off Important If you are using a computer with a 4-pin DV con[...]

26 Tu rn the Scanner On Before turning the scanner on for the first time, confirm that the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD is in your computer’ s CD-ROM drive. Press the power switch to turn the scanner on. When the scanner is turned on, the status LED will blink for a few seconds while the scanner initializes and then glow steadily . When turning the scanner [...]

27 Device Registration (Windows Only) The first time you connect the scanner to a Windows computer , you will need to “register” the scanner with the system by in- stalling the hardwar e drivers. Windows XP Home Edition/Professional . 28 Windows 2000 Professional ...................... 3 4 Windows Millennium Edition ( Me) .......... 42 Windows [...]

28 Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Registering the Scanner with Windows XP 1 Tu rn the scanner on The first time the computer detects the scanner , W indows will display the dialog shown at right. Select the automatic in- stall option and click Next . Logging On Log on as the Computer Administrator when registering the scanner . The[...]

29 4 Click Continue Anyway Click Continue Anyway to begin instal- lation of the files need to register the scan- ner . 5 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. 3 Select ls8000xp.inf Select ls8000xp.inf in the list of drivers and click Next . “ls8000xp.inf” If ls8000xp.inf is not visible in the list, drag the scroll bar at the right[...]

30 Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP) After registering the scanner , confirm that the device is working normally as described below . 1 Tu rn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. 2 Open the System Properties dialog Select Contr ol Panel from the Star t menu, open Performance and Maintenance , and click Sys[...]

31 5 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging devices.” The scanner Properties dialog will be dis- played. Click the General tab and con- firm that “This device is working pr op- erly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “U[...]

32 Updating the Device Driver (Windows XP) If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging devices” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Pr operties dialog, you will need to re install the device driver as detailed below . 1 Open the scanner Properties dialog Display the Device Manager as[...]

33 4 Select ls8000xp.inf Select ls8000xp.inf in the list of drivers and click Next . “ls8000xp.inf” If ls8000xp.inf is not visible in the list, drag the scroll bar at the right of the list until it is displayed. 5 Click Continue Anyway Click Continue Anyway to begin instal- lation of the files need to register the scan- ner . 6 Click Finish Cli[...]

34 Logging On Log on as the Administrator when registering the scanner . The Welcome Window If the Welcome pr ogram starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window . Windows 2000 Professional Registering the Scanner with Windows 2000 Pr ofessional 1 Tu rn the scanner on The first time the computer dete[...]

35 3 Select Specify a location Select Specify a location and click Next . 4 Click Browse… When the dialog shown at right is dis- played, click Browse… . 5 Select the Win2000 folder The Locate File dialog will be displayed. Select the “Nkscan” CD from the Look in menu and open each of the “INF ,” “LS8000,” and “Win2000” folders i[...]

36 6 Confirm the file path The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Confirm that the path “INFLS8000Win2000” appears after the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive and click OK . If the Correct Path Is Not Displayed If the correct path is not displayed, r epeat steps 4–6 to select the correct path. 7 Begin installation of the device driver[...]

37 The dialog shown at right will be displayed while Windows registers the scanner . 10 Restart the computer Click Y es to restart the computer . 11 Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly r egistered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( 38). 9 Click Finis[...]

38 Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Pr ofessional) After registering the scanner , confirm that the device is working normally as described below . 1 Tu rn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. 2 Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the[...]

39 5 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging devices.” The scanner Properties dialog will be dis- played. Click the General tab and con- firm that “This device is working pr op- erly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “U[...]

40 Updating the Device Driver (Windows 2000 Pr ofessional) If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging devices” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Pr operties dialog, you will need to re install the device driver as detailed below . 1 Open the scanner Properties dialog Display the D[...]

41 4 Select the search option Select the search option and click Next . 5 Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD Holding down the shift key to prevent the We lcome program from starting auto- matically , insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Welcome Window If the Welcome pr ogram starts automati- cally when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click E[...]

42 The Welcome Window If the Welcome pr ogram starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window . Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Registering the Scanner with Windows Me 1 Tu rn the scanner on The first time the computer detects the scanner , W indows will display the dialog shown at right. After confirm[...]

43 4 Restart the computer Click Y es to restart the computer . 5 Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly r egistered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 44). 3 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation.[...]

44 Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me) After registering the scanner , confirm that the device is working normally as described below . 1 Tu rn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. 2 Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon. 3 [...]

45 5 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging Device.” The scanner Properties dialog will be dis- played. Click the General tab and con- firm that “This device is working pr op- erly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Up[...]

46 Updating the Device Driver (Windows Me) If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging Device” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Pr operties dialog, you will need to re install the device driver as detailed below . 1 Open the scanner Properties dialog Display the Device Manager as [...]

47 4 Select the search option Select the search option and click Next . 5 Select LS8000ME.INF Select LS8000ME.INF in the list of driv- ers and click OK . “LS8000ME.INF” Several drivers with similar names may be displayed. Be sure to select the driver with the path ending in LS8000ME.INF . 6 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. If[...]

48 Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Registering the Scanner with Windows 98 SE Before beginning device r egistration, make sure that you have completed the IEEE 1394 up- date described in “Installing the IEEE 1394 Update for Windows 98 Second Edition” ( 17). 1 T urn the computer on Make sure that the computer is on, and that the scanner is of f a[...]

49 The Welcome Window If the Welcome pr ogram starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window . Navigate to “C:windowssystem32 driv- ers” by selecting “C:” from the list of drives and double-clicking in turn on each of the following folders: “windows”, “system32”, and “drivers.” [...]

50 5 Select the Win98SE folder The Browse for Folder dialog will be dis- played. Select the “Win98SE” folder under “Nkscan” > “INF” > “Ls8000” and click OK . 6 Confirm the file path The dialog shown at right will be dis- played. Confirm that the path “INFLS8000Win98SE” appears after the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive [...]

51 Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE) After registering the scanner , confirm that the device is working normally as described below . 1 Tu rn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. 2 Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon.[...]

52 5 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging Device.” The scanner Properties dialog will be dis- played. Click the General tab and con- firm that “This device is working pr op- erly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Up[...]

53 Updating the Device Driver (Windows 98 SE) If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging Device” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Pr operties dialog, you will need to re install the device driver as detailed below . 1 Open the scanner Properties dialog Display the Device Manager [...]

54 7 Begin installation of the device drivers A dialog will be displayed stating that Wi ndows has found the drivers for the device. Click Next . 8 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. 9 Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly r egistered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registratio[...]

55 Scanning This chapter describes how to make your first scan. Step 1—Ready the Film ............................. 56 Step 2—Place the Film in the Holder ........ 58 Step 3—Insert the Holder .......................... 60 Step 4—Scan the Slide ............................... 61[...]

56 Step 1—Ready the Film The holder you will use depends on the type of film scanned. This example illustrates how to scan 35-mm film using the FH-835S film holder provided with your scanner . The FH-835S is used when scanning strips of 35-mm film up to six frames in length. Up to two film strips can be placed in the holder at a time. When scanni[...]

57 W ith the holder oriented so that the insertion guide is to the left, insert your fingers into the holes in the lower portion holder to unlatch the hooks holding the upper cover in place, then open the holder . Insertion guide Upper cover Hooks ( × 2)[...]

58 Step 2—Place the Film in the Holder Place the film to be scanned in the holder with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up) and the frames aligned with the apertur es in the lower portion of the holder . Apertures Place the second strip of film in the holder as described above, aligning it with the next r ow of apertures. Neithe[...]

59 Openings are pr ovided in the upper cover to allow you to adjust the position of film befor e latching the cover closed. Using these openings, insert a pointed object, such as a pen, in the film perforations and adjust the position of the film so that the frames ar e aligned with the apertures in the holder . Close the upper cover so that the la[...]

60 Step 3—Insert the Holder After confirming that the status LED is glowing steadily , slide a holder into the holder slot as shown below , with the insertion guide up and pointing toward the scanner . Do not insert the holder at an angle. Once the holder has been inserted as far as the insertion guide, the scanner’ s loading mechanism will be [...]

61 Step 4—Scan the Slide The actual scan is performed using Nikon Scan (for detailed information on using Nikon Scan, see the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual ). Nikon Scan can be used as a “stand-alone” application for scanning images and saving them to disk as described below . It can also be used to scan images directly into any application th[...]

62 Using Nikon Scan This example illustrates how to scan 35-mm film using the FH-835S film holder . Using Nikon scan for the First Time The first time you run Nikon Scan, the status LED will emit five series of rapid blinks (each of about thr ee seconds duration) when you first insert holder with the scanner on or if you start Nikon Scan for the fi[...]

63 1 Choose the type of film to be scanned from the Nikon Scan media-type menu. 2 Choose a color model from the color- model menu. Calibrated RGB is the best choice in most circumstances. The Grayscale option is for use when scan- ning black-and-white (monochrome) film, while CMYK is intended for pro- fessionals who wish to create a file ready for [...]

64 3 Choose the frames to be scanned Click the thumbnail drawer tab to open the thumbnail drawer (the thumbnail drawer is not available when the optional FH-869GR rotating glass-cover ed holder for medium for - mat film is inserted in the scanner). Thumbnail drawer tab Frames are identified by frame number (the number of frames displayed varies wit[...]

65 If the thumbnail drawer is too small to display all frames at once, you can enlarge the drawer by dragging the lower right corner , or use the scroll bar to view frames that can not be displayed in the drawer . Scroll bar Drag to enlarge thumbnail area The frame to be scanned can be selected by clicking the associated frame number or thumb- nail[...]

66 4 Click the Preview button Click the Preview button to cr eate a preview of the image to be scanned. Y ou can also create a pr eview by double-clicking a selected frame in the thumbnail drawer . Preview button The preview will be displayed in the pr eview ar ea. Preview area[...]

67 Pg. For more information on: 40 The T ool Chest 5 Adjust scan settings For steps 6 through 10, you will use the tools in the “T ool Chest.” The T ool Chest is a window of tool palettes, each containing contr ols for a specific task, such as selecting the area to be scanned, adjusting contrast, color , and sharpness, setting the scan size and[...]

68 6 Rotate or flip the image If necessary , you can rotate or flip the preview image. Click the triangle at the top left corner of the Layout T ools palette in the T ool Chest to view the controls in the Layout T ools palette. In this example, the button is used to rotate the image 90 ° to the right. Rotate the image ninety degrees to the right R[...]

69 Important Because of the complexity of the processing involved, Digital ICE 3 operations requir e additional time to perform. The time requir ed is determined in part by the pr ocessing power of your computer and in part by the size of the image. Pg. For more information on: 51 Digital ICE 3 7 Compensate for defects Click the triangle at the top[...]

70 8 Select a crop Select a portion of the image for scanning. This selection is referr ed to as the “crop.” Click the Crop tool ( ) in the Layout T ools palette and drag the mouse to select a cr op. The borders of the cr op ar e indicated by a dotted line. Selected area (“crop”) The size of the crop can be changed by dragging its boundarie[...]

71 Pg. For more information on: 46 The Crop palette 9 Choose an output size and resolution If desired, you can specify the dimensions and r esolution of the final image (“output size and resolution”). Click the triangle at the top left corner of the Crop palette to view the controls in the Cr op palette. Click The Crop palette contains thr ee o[...]

72 • Keep this crop Choose Keep this crop when you want to select the pr ecise area to be scanned using the mouse, then adjust the output resolution and size accor ding to how the image will be used. Enter a value for resolution suited to the device on which the image will be printed or displayed in the Resolution text box, or select a resolution[...]

73 Click Pg. For more information on: 63 Curves 76 Color Balance 78 The LCH Editor 85 Unsharp Mask 10 Adjust color , contrast, and sharpness Color , contrast, brightness, and sharpness can be adjusted as necessar y using the tool pal- ettes listed below . For more information, see the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual (on CD). Curves The Curves palette [...]

74 When using Nikon Scan as a stand-alone application, you can use the Ctrl-T (Windows) or -T (Macintosh) keyboard shortcut to switch between the Pr ocessed and Natural tabs. The Processed/Natural T abs To view the effects of any changes that have been made and compare them with the original, use the Processed and Natural tabs in the pr eview area [...]

75 Scanned images can be saved and reopened for editing in another application, such as Photoshop. Macintosh Windows 11 Click the Scan button to begin scanning. Scan button When scanning is complete, the image will be displayed in an image window . Image Windows Y ou can close the scan window if it blocks your view of the image in the image window [...]

76 Important The holder will automatically be ejected if you turn the scanner off and then on again. Caution Do not, under any circumstances, touch the holder as it is being ejected from the scanner . Wait for the holder to be fully ejected and the remove the holder from the scanner . The holder will not be ejected if the eject button in the scan w[...]

77 13 Exit Nikon Scan and turn the scanner off 13-1. Eject the holder Press the eject button to eject the holder (see step 12). 13-2. Close the sliding cover Slide the cover closed. Sliding cover 13-3. Exit Nikon Scan If you are using Nikon Scan as a “stand-alone” application, choose Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) fr om the File menu to exi[...]

78 13-4. T urn the scanner off If you are using a Macintosh or a computer r unning Windows XP or W indows 2000 Professional, wait for the status LED to stop blinking and then turn the scanner of f by pressing the power button. If you ar e using Windows Me or W indows 98 SE, you must first remove the scanner fr om the system as described below . Win[...]

79 Film Holders for the 8000 ED This chapter describes how to insert film in the various types of film holder available for the 8000 ED. Holders Provided with Y our Scanner ................. 80 Optional Holders ................................................ 94[...]

80 When scanning Use 35-mm film strips up to six frames in length Medium-format (120/220) film strips Mounted 35-mm slides Holders Pr ovided with Y our Scanner Three holders ar e pr ovided with your scanner , each for use with a differ ent type of film. FH-835S holder for 35-mm film strips The FH-835S can be used to scan two strips of film up to si[...]

81 Using the FH-835S Holder for 35-mm Film Strips The FH-835S is used when scanning strips of 35-mm film up to six frames in length. Up to two film strips can be placed in the holder at a time. When scanning a single film strip, or when scanning two strips of differ ent lengths, use the masking sheet to mask the unused apertures in the holder ( 84)[...]

82 Cautions Use only one type of film at a time. Do not place negative and positive film in the holder at the same time. To avoid damaging the film, use a blower to remove dust and lint from the film and holder . Leaving dust, lint, or other foreign objects on the film or holder during scanning could result in reduced image quality or in damage to [...]

83 Openings are pr ovided in the upper cover to allow you to adjust the position of film befor e latching the cover closed. Using these openings, insert a pointed object, such as a pen, in the film perforations and adjust the position of the film so that the frames ar e aligned with the apertures in the holder . Openings Perforations Caution When a[...]

84 Masking Sheets When scanning film strips one at a time, be sure to cover the r emaining apertures with a masking sheet. Make sure to place the film strip on the left side and the mask strip of the right side with r espect to the direction of insertion as shown below . When scanning two strips of differ ent lengths, cover any open apertur es by c[...]

85 Inserting Film and Masking Sheets Cut the masking sheets to the length needed to cover open apertures. Make sure that the film and masking sheets are inserted between the guides. If you insert the holder into the scanner with film riding up on the guides, the film holder may jam in the scanner .[...]

86 Removing Film from the Holder Open the holder as described above and r emove the film. Insert your fingers in the holes in the lower holder and pick the film up by its edges. If the edges of the film ar e not accessible, tilt the holder so that the film slides to the edge of the depression at the end of the lower holder and then remove the film.[...]

87 Using the FH-835M Holder for Mounted 35-mm Slides The FH-835M is used when scanning mounted 35-mm slides. Up to five slides can be placed in the holder at a time. Insert the slides with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up). Slide the mounts into place between the guides, oriented to match the apertur es in the holder . Stop whe[...]

88 Cautions Mounts must be 1.0–3.2 mm in thickness. Other mounts can not be used. Do not use force when inserting slides. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the clips that hold the mounts in place. Should you encounter resistance, try inserting the slides at a slight angle. Be sure to insert slides between the guides. The scanner may[...]

89 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the fr ont of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder . Remove the holder and close the sliding cover . Eject button Removing Slides from the Holder Slide the mounts out fr om under the clips that hold them in place. Cautions Do not use force when removing [...]

90 Using the FH-869S Holder for Br ownie Film The FH-869S is used when scanning medium-format (120/220) or 59 mm × 82 mm film for electron micr oscopes. The number of frames that can be scanned depends on the type of film: 6 × 4.5: up to four frames 6 × 9: up to three frames 6 × 7–6 × 9: up to two frames Insert your fingers in the depr essio[...]

91 Insert the film with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up), with the end of the film against the stop, then lower the upper holders until they click into place. Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the or der shown below . Direction of insertion Film stop[...]

92 Curled Film Follow the steps below to remove curl fr om medium-format film. 1 Slide the latch in the direction indicated by the arrow . Latch Film that has more than 10 mm of curl can not be used. Use the optional FH-869G glass-cover ed brownie film holder or optional FH-869GR glass-cover ed rotating br ownie film holder . Do not leave the film [...]

93 Removing Film from the Holder Open the upper cover and take hold of the film by the edge at the r ear of the holder . Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the fr ont of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder . Remove the holder and close the sliding cover . Eject button[...]

94 When scanning Use Optional Holders Five types of holder are available for separate pur chase, each for use with a different type of film. Medium-format film strips Panorama film FH-869M holder for mounted Brownie film The FH-869M can be used to scan 6 × 4.5, 6 × 6, 6 × 7, or 6 × 9 slides. FH-869G glass-covered holder for Br ownie film strips[...]

95 When scanning Use FH-816 16-mm film holder The FH-816 can be used to scan from one to thr ee strips of 16-mm film up to twenty frames in length FH-8G1 medical holder The FH-8G1 can be used to scan up to three pr epared glass 26 mm × 76 mm microscope slides 16-mm film strips up to twenty frames in length Glass 26 mm × 76 mm microscope slides of[...]

96 Using the FH-869M Holder for Mounted Br ownie Film The FH-869M is used when scanning mounted medium-format (Brownie) film. It can be used to scan up to two slides, one 6 × 4.5 or 6 × 6, the other 6 × 7, 6 × 8, or 6 × 9. Place the 6 × 4.5 or 6 × 6 slide at the front of the holder , the 6 × 7, 6 × 8, or 6 × 9 slide at the back. Insert th[...]

97 Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the or der shown below . Direction of insertion Cautions Do not place negative and positive film in the holder at the same time. To avoid damaging the film, use a blower to remove dust and lint from the film and holder . Leaving dust, lint, or other foreign objects on the fil[...]

98 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the fr ont of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder . Remove the holder and close the sliding cover . Eject button Removing Slides from the Holder Slide the mounts out from under the clips that hold them in place. Cautions Do not leave the film in the hol[...]

99 Using the FH-869G Glass-Cover ed Holder for Br ownie Film The FH-869G is used when scanning medium-format (120/220) or 59 mm × 82 mm film for electron micr oscopes. The number of frames that can be scanned depends on the type of film: 6 × 4.5: up to four frames 6 × 6: up to thr ee frames 6 × 7–6 × 9: up to two frames Slide the knob in the[...]

100 Placing Seals Between Frames Newton’ s rings (a radial interference pattern) may appear when you scan film that has been bent out of shape or otherwise distorted. When scanning film that has been folded or twisted, attach seals to the emulsion surface of the film between all frames but the first and second, and then place the film on the mask[...]

101 3 W ith the shiny surface of the film up (the emulsion side with seals in place down), place the film between the film guides with the beginning of the first exposure against the inner edge of the masking sheet. First exposure Masking sheet Film guides 4 Snap the cover closed. 5 Insert the holder as shown. The frames will appear in the thumbnai[...]

102 Removing Film from the Holder Open the glass cover and tilt the holder so that the film slides to the depressions in the lower holder , then insert your fingers in the depressions and r emove the film. Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the fr ont of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder [...]

103 Using the FH-869GR Glass-Cover ed Rotating Holder for Br ownie Film The FH-869GR is used when scanning medium-format (120/220) film, 59 mm × 82 mm film for electron micr oscopes, or 24 × 65 panorama film. Film can be adjusted by ±5° to compensate for camera angle. Multi-frame strips can be scanned one frame at a time without cutting the fil[...]

104 When scanning with the FH-869GR, be sure to use a mask suited to the film to be scanned and to align the frame to be scanned with the aperture in the masking sheet. When using a 59mm by 82 mm electron micr oscope film, a 6 by 9 masking sheet should be used. Guide pins Masking sheet Aperture[...]

105 The film angle can be adjusted up to ±5°. Loosen the locking scr ew by rotating it counter - clockwise and adjust the film angle, using the marks at the fr ont of the holder as a guide (each mark is equivalent to 1°). Once you have adjusted the film to your satisfaction, r otate the locking screw clockwise to tighten it. Angle indicator Caut[...]

106 Removing Film from the Holder Open the upper cover and insert your fingers in the depressions in the lower holder to pick the film up by its edges. Depressions Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the fr ont of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder . Remove the holder and close the sliding [...]

107 Using the FH-816 Holder for 16-mm Film Strips The FH-816 is used when scanning strips of 16-mm film up to twenty frames in length. Up to three film strips can be placed in the holder at a time. Insert your fingers into the holes in the lower portion holder to unlatch the hooks holding the upper cover in place, then open the holder . Place the f[...]

108 Masking Sheets When scanning film one or two strips at a time, be sure to cover the r emaining apertur es with a masking sheet. When scanning two or three strips of dif fer ent lengths, cover any open apertures by cutting a masking sheet into the appropriate lengths and placing it over the apertur es. Leaving apertures open when scan- ning film[...]

109 Inserting Film and Masking Sheets Make sure that the film and masking sheets ( 108) are inserted between the guides. If you insert the holder into the scanner with film riding up on the guides, the film holder may jam in the scanner .[...]

110 •• • • • • 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 •• •• • • 6 0 •• •• • • • • 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 •• •• • •4 0 •• •• • • • • 1 2345 • • •• • • 2 0 •• Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the or der shown below . Once scanning is complete, press th[...]

111 Removing Film from the Holder Open the holder as described on page 107 and r emove the film. Insert your fingers in the holes in the lower holder and pick the film up by its edges. If the edges of the film ar e not accessible, tilt the holder so that the film slides to the edge of the depr ession at the end of the lower holder . Depression Hole[...]

112 Using the FH-8G1 Medical Holder The FH-8G1 is used when scanning 26 mm × 76 mm glass micr oscope slides containing pr e- pared tissue samples. Up to thr ee slides can be placed in the holder at a time. Slides must conform to the following specifications: T otal thickness: 2 mm or less Dimensions (slide): width 26 mm, length 76 mm, thickness 0.[...]

113 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the fr ont of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder . Remove the holder and close the sliding cover . Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the or der shown below . Eject button Direction of insertion[...]

114 Removing Slides from the Holder Slide the slides out from under the clips that hold them in place. Cautions Do not use force when removing slides from the clips. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the clips. Lift the slides only once they are clear of the clips.[...]

115 Nikon Scan This chapter provides a brief over view of Nikon Scan, the soft- ware that drives your Nikon scanner . For more information, see the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual , available in pdf format on the Nikon Software Manual CD pr ovided with your scanner . V iewing the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual ..... 116 The Scan Window .................[...]

116 Windows Macintosh To get the most from your scanner , please read the documentation provided. Windows Macintosh 4 Double-click the Setup (Windows) or installer (Macintosh) icon. V iewing the Nikon Scan 3 Refer ence Manual Y our Nikon scanner is controlled using Nikon Scan driver software, which must be installed before you can use your scanner [...]

117 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. Once installation is complete, you will be able to view the Nikon Scan Reference Manual by double-clicking the INDEX.pdf icon in the r oot directory of the r efer ence CD and choosing a language from the menu that appears. Important When installing Nikon Scan, be sure to exit all oth[...]

118 The Scan Window The Parts of the Scan Window A G F H C D E I B[...]

119 H G C B A D E F I Control area Contains the most frequently used scanning and pr eview contr ols. Information panel Provides information on cur rent scan settings. Preview button Click to preview the frame to be scanned. The pr eview shows how the image will look when it is scanned. Scan button Click to scan the selected portion of the image in[...]

120 The Control Ar ea Zoom Buttons Autofocus Button Click to focus the scanner on the center of the image, or control-click (Windows) or option- click (Macintosh) to select a new focus point. Autoexposure Button Ejects the holder from the scanner . Eject Button Before scanning, the scanner needs to gather information about the image to adjust expo-[...]

121 Media T ype Menu 1 Adjusts scanner settings to match the media in the scanner . Window Buttons • Prefs: click to open the preferences dialog •H elp: click to open the Nikon Scan help file •T ool s: open the T ool Chest or Scan Progress windows Media T ype Menu 2 When using the FH-869S or optional FH-869G or FH-869GR holders for medium for[...]

122 The Information Panel Shows the orientation of the preview image relative to the original, reflecting any flips or rotations that have been performed. Orientation Dimensions/File Size Gives the height and width of the current crop in pixels, and the size of the file that will result if the crop is scanned at the current output size and resoluti[...]

123 Scans the image and opens it in the host appli- cation (if multiple frames are selected in the thumbnail drawer , each frame will be scanned and opened in a separate window). The Scan Button The Preview Button Clicking this button displays a preview of the image to be scanned (if multiple frames are selected in the thumbnail drawer , a preview [...]

124 The T ool Chest Use these tools to select the portion of the im- age to be scanned (the “crop”) and to rotate and flip the image prior to scanning. Y ou can also select a new focus area and scroll images that have been opened in Nikon Scan after scanning. Layout T ools Information Gives the height and width of the current crop and the coord[...]

125 Analog Gain Using analog gain, you can adjust colors by di- rectly altering the exposure value for each of the colored elements in the scanner’ s light source. Scanner Extras These tools offer control over featur es specific to your scanner . Digital ICE Cubed Three tools are available: •D igital IC E: reduces the effects of dust and scratc[...]

126 This window shows the progr ess of pr eview and scan operations. The current task can be cancelled by clicking the Stop button. T asks that have yet to be performed are listed in the Queue tab and can be cancelled by selecting the task and clicking the button. When performing multiple (batch) scans, the tasks completed ar e listed in the Log ta[...]

127 Refer ence This chapter includes maintenance tips, troubleshooting instr uc- tions, product specifications, and an index. Maintenance ............................................ 128 Tr oubleshooting ...................................... 131 Specifications ........................................... 134 Index ..................................[...]

128 Maintenance Caring for Y our Scanner Storing the Scanner When not using the scanner , turn it off, remove any holders fr om the scanner , and slide the cover closed as shown below . Sliding cover If you will not be using the scanner for an extended period, turn off and unplug the scanner . Store the scanner wher e: •t he temperature is betwee[...]

129 Cleaning the Scanner Before cleaning the scanner , tur n it off and unplug the power cor d. The front of the scanner is made of plastic, and consequently cannot be cleaned with volatile cleaners such as alcohol or paint thinner . Use a blower to blow off dust or wipe the surface with a dr y cloth. Remove dirt from the metal r ear panel of the s[...]

130 Caring for Holders Storage When not using the holders, remove them fr om the scanner . If you will not be using a holder for an extended period, stor e it where: •t he temperature is between minus twenty and plus sixty degr ees Centigrade (–4°F – +140°F) •t he humidity is between twenty and ninety percent (no condensation) Cleaning Wh[...]

131 Tr oubleshooting Should you encounter problems with your scanner , refer to the following section and the trouble- shooting section in the Nikon Scan Reference Manual before consulting your r etailer or Nikon repr esentative. Problem Possible Cause 60 Holders can not be inserted or removed • The sliding cover is not fully open Slide the cover[...]

132 79 6 88 99 The quality of scanned images is poor •T he film is not properly placed in the holder Eject the holder and reposition the film. • The holder was moved during scanning or scanner was subjected to shock or vibration Do not use the scanner where it will be subject to shock or vibration. Failure to observe this pr ecaution could r es[...]

133 Problem Possible Cause 26 25 26 148 5 9 – 27 148 • The scanner is off Tu rn the scanner on. • The interface cable is not properly connected After confirming that the scanner is off, r econnect the cable. • The scanner was turned on with a holder inserted After removing the holder and turn the scanner of f and then on again. •A nother [...]

134 Specifications Scanner Specifications SUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED (LS-8000 ED) Film • 35-mm film: Positive and negative film, both color and monochrome, may be used. Film may be scanned in one or two strips of up to six frames or as 35-mm slides using mounts 1.0–3.2 mm thick. Up to three frames of panorama film with frame sizes of 24 × 58 mm or[...]

135 Interface IEEE1394 Power supply AC 100–240 V , 50/60 Hz Operating environment •T emperature: +10 – +35°C (+50 – +95°F) •H umidity: 20–60% Dimensions 245 × 485 × 200 mm/9.64˝ × 19.09˝ × 7.87˝ (W × D × H) Scan, single frame 1 m 20 s 55 s 2 m 40 s 2 m 50 s 3 m 00 s 1 m 35 s 2 m 25 s 1 m 15 s Scanning time when using FH-835M [...]

136 Holder Specifications FH-835S Holder for 35-mm Strip Film Film One to two strips of 35-mm film containing a maximum of six frames each Dimensions 130 × 320 × 17 mm/5.12˝ × 12.60˝ × 0.67˝ (W × D × H) We ight Approximately 200 g/7.1 oz FH-835M Holder for 35-mm Slide Mounts Film One to five mounted 35 mm slides, 1.0–3.2 mm in thickness [...]

137 Specifications for Optional Holders FH-869G Glass-Covered Holder for Br ownie Film Film 6 × 4.5: 1–4 frames 6 × 6: 1–3 frames 6 × 7, 6 × 8, 6 × 9: 1–2 frames 5.9 × 8.2 cm film for electron micr oscopes Dimensions 130 × 300 × 17 mm/5.12˝ × 11.81˝ × 0.67˝ (W × D × H) We ight Approximately 300 g/10.7 oz FH-869GR Glass-Cover ed[...]

138 A Accessories ..................................................... 4 Adobe Acrobat Reader installer icon ....... 116 Analog gain ................................................ 125 Angle indicator .......................................... 105 Aperture ....................................................... 58 Autoexposure ...................[...]