Thank you for purchasing the Minolta QuickScan 35. The QuickScan 35 enables you to scan both negative and positive, color and monochrome (black & white) 35mm film using the Macintosh. The main features of the QuickScan 35 are as follows: High-speed scanning with 3-line sensors High-quality images with a maximum of 2820 dpi Easy, versatile software The Minolta QuickScan 35 is packaged with an Adobe Photoshop plug-in software and an independent Utility software. Before beginning to use the QuickScan 35, you should have a working knowledge of the Macintosh and its operating conventions. You should know how to use the mouse and standard Macintosh menus and commands.
Adobe Photoshop is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Inc. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Other corporate names and product names are also registered trademarks
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY READ THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BELOW BEFORE OPENING THIS PACKAGED SOFTWARE. OPENING THIS PACKAGE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITION BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE PACKAGE UNOPENED. This is a license agreement and not an agreement for sale. Minolta owns, or has been licensed from other owners, copyrights in the computer programs (Software). You obtain no rights to the intellectual property in the Software other than the license granted to you regarding the Software under this agreement. The title to the enclosed copy of the copy the Software and any copy made from it is retained by Minolta or such other owners. 1. LICENSE You may: (1) install and use the Software on only one computer at any one time. (2) make a copy of the Software for backup or installation purposes only in support of the normal and intended use of the Software. (3) transfer possession of copies of the Software to another party by transferring a copy of this Agreement and all other documentation along with at least one complete unaltered copy of the Software, provided that (i) you must, at the same time, either transfer to such other party or destroy all your other copies of the Software. (ii) Such transfer of possession terminates you license from Minolta, and (iii) such other party shall accept and be bound by these license terms by their initial use of the Software. 2. RESTRICTIONS You shall not without the written consent of Minolta: (1) use, copy, modify, merge or transfer copies of the Software except as provided herein. (2) reverse assemble or reverse compile the Software except as permitted by law; or (3) sublicense, rent, lease or distribute the Software or any copy thereof. 3. LIMITED WARRANTY Minolta warrants the media on which the Software is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Warranty details and limitations for the Software are described in the Statement of Limited Warranty which is supplied with the hardware. With the exception of the foregoing express warranties applicable to hardware and media only, the Software is not warranted and is provided AS IS. SUCH WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 4. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES In no event with Minolta be liable for any lost profits, lost saving, or any incidental damages that result from the use or inability to use the Software, even if Minolta or its Authorized remarketers have been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by you based on a third party claim. 5. TERMINATION You may terminate your license at any time by destroying the Software and all your copies of it or as otherwise described in these terms. Minolta may terminate your license if you fail to comply with these terms. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all your copies of the Software. 6. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the country where the delivery is made to the original customer. 7. GOVERNMENT END USERS If you are acquiring the Software on behalf of any unit or agency of the United States Government, the following provisions apply. The Government agrees: (i) if the Software is supplied to the Department of Defense (DoD), the Software is classified as Commercial Computer Software) and the Government is acquiring only restricted right in the Software as that term is defined in Clause 252.227.7013(c)(1) of the DFARS; and (ii) if the Software is supplied to any unit or agency of the United States Government other than DoD, the Governments rights in the Software will be as defined in Clause 52.227-19(c)(2) of the FAR or, in the case of NASA, in Clause 18-52.227-86(d) of the NASA Supplement to FAR

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

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Disregard to this warning may result in death or injury.
Disregard to this caution may result in injury or property damage.

Examples

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WARNING

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not use voltage other than what is indicated. RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not place a container of water or other liquid on the product. If water or other liquid gets inside the product, it may cause a short resulting in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug, discontinue use, and contact a Minolta Service facility. RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not insert small metal objects into the product. This may cause a short resulting in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug, discontinue use, unplug, and contact a Minolta Service facility. RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not misuse the power cord. Damage to the cord may result in fire or electric shock. Do not perform any of the following acts to the cord: Scratch Modify Pull Place a heavy object on Twis Bend Heat RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not use the product if there is smoke, a strange smell, or under any other unusual conditions. Use under these conditions may result in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug, discontinue use, and contact a Minolta Service facility. RISK OF FIRE Do not place the product in dusty or very humid area. RISK OF FIRE This product must have sufficient ventilation while in use. If the ventilation ducts are blocked, the temperature of the interior may become hot to the extent that fire will occur. Do not perform the following: Place the product on its side or upside down. Place the product in a closet, on a shelf, or any area without sufficient ventilation. Place the product on a carpet or mattress. Cover the product 4

CAUTION

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Grasp the plug when removing the power cord from an outlet. Pulling the cord may damage it resulting in fire or electric shock. RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not connect the ground to the following: Gas pipe Telephone ground Water pipe RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not touch the power cord with wet hands. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not attempt to disassemble this product. It contains high-voltage circuits. For repairs, contact a Minolta Service facility. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Connect the ground before use. If the ground is not connected, an electricity leak may result in electric shock. RISK OF INJURY Do not place of the product on an unstable surface. RISK OF INJURY Do not sit on, stand on, or push against this product. Also, use caution when using near children.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE TABLE OF CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1. Package Contents 2. System Requirements NAMES OF PARTS 1.SCANNER 2.PREVIEW SCAN WINDOW GETTING STARTED 1. SETTING THE SCSI ID NUMBER 2. CONNECTING THE SCANNER 3. INSTALLING THE SOFT WARE 4.SCAN FLOW CHART SCANNING IMAGES 1. START UP 2.INSERTING THE FILM 2.1. Film Strip 2.2. Slide Mount 3. SPECIFYING THE FILM TYPE 4. PREVIEW THE IMAGE 5.SCAN SETTING 5.1.Image Orientation Button 5.2.Film Button 6. SELECTING THE SCAN MODE 6.1. Standard Mode 6.2. Pixel Mode 6.3. Print Mode 7. SCANNING THE IMAGE 8. SAVING THE FILE 9. EJECTING THE FILM IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 1. COLOR BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 2. BLACK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 3. BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT 4. RESET 5. RGB/CMY LEVEL CHECKER MANUAL FOCUS SAVE/LOAD SETTINGS BUTTONS 1. SAVE 2. LOAD FLUORESCENT LAMP AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF COLOR SYNC 1. INSTALLATION 2. OPERATION TROUBLE SHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS 6
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1. Package Contents
The following contents should be included in this package. QuickScan 35 SCSI cable SC-1 Power cord SCSI terminator ST-1 QuickScan 35 Control for Macintosh Instruction manual Warranty card
2. System Requirements To use the QuickScan 35 with the Macintosh, you need the
following: Macintosh or Power Macintosh computer with a 68030 processor with a minimum of 25MHz Apple system software 7.1 or higher A minimum of 12 megabytes (MB) of application random-access memory (RAM) with a non-Power Macintosh (If the Photoshop plug-in software is used, additional memory is required) A minimum of 20MB of application RAM with a Power Macintosh (If the Photoshop plug-in software is used, additional memory is required) The Utility software requires a minimum of 8MB of RAM Set 32 bit in the memory control panel, virtual memory to OFF, modem memory manager to OFF, and file share to OFF Photoshop Version 2.5 or higher is required to use the Photoshop plug-in software

NAMES OF PARTS 1.SCANNER

PREVIEW SCAN WINDOW
1. Auto eject check box 2. Film eject button 3. Save button 4. Load button 5. Film type pop-up menu 6. Image orientation button 7. Flip button 8. Image adjustment button 9. Focus button
10. Scan mode pop-up menu 11. Scan pitch pop-up menu 12. Pixel box 13. Reset button 14. Preview scan button 15. Cancel button 16. Scan button 17. Marquee
You will need to set an SCSI identification (ID) number for the scanner. Each SCSI device connected to your computer must have a different SCSI ID number. Your Macintosh uses number 1. SETTING THE SCSI ID 7, the internal hard disk uses number 0, and the internal CD-ROM NUMBER uses number 3. These number cannot be used. Also, determine the SCSI ID number of any other SCSI device attached to your computer and avoid setting these numbers as well. Please note that the Macintosh has an SCSI ID number range of 0 to 7; therefore, if you set the scanner ID switch to 8 or 9, the computer will recognize it as 6.

GETTING STARTED

1. Turn off the QuickScan 35. You cannot change the SCSI ID number while the power is on. 2. Select a number which is not used by any other SCSI device connected to your Macintosh computer, for example a hard disk. 3. Turn the SCSI ID switch located on the rear of the scanner to the appropriate ID number.
If you are using the PowerBook or PowerBook Duo series computer, set TERM.PWR switch to ON.
2. CONNECTING THE SCANNER
1. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to one of the two SCSI ports on the rear panel of the QuickScan 35 and the other end to the SCSI port on the rear of the Macintosh. 2. If the QuickScan 35 is the sole SCSI device, insert the SCSI terminator to the open port on the rear of the scanner. If another SCSI device is connected, refer to its instruction manual. 3. Plug in one end of the power cord to the scanner's AC inlet and the other end to an outlet.
3. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
The QuickScan 35 comes with Photoshop Plug-in software and Utility software. If you do not have Photoshop or if you want to scan film using a fixed file size, use the Utility software. 1. Insert the QuickScan 35 disk to the Macintosh. 2. Double click of the disk icon.
3. To install Photoshop Plug-in software, drag the Photoshop Plug-in icon into your Adobe Photoshop plug-ins folder. If you have Photoshop Version 3.0, drag the icon into the input/output folder of the plug-ins folder.
To install the Utility software, drag the Utility icon into the Macintosh hard drive folder.

5. SCAN FLOW CHART

1. Insert Film
Place film in the film holder emulsion side down; then insert the film holder to the scanner as indicated on the holder. Choose the type of film you are using from the film type pop-up menu. Click PreScan to preview your image. Position the curser on a marquee handle so that it changes to an arrowhead. Then drag until the marquee is the size you want. Click Scan to scan the image.

2. Specify Film Type

3. Preview

4. Cropping

5. Scan

6. File Save

If you are using the Photoshop Plug-in software, you can save the file by selecting SAVE AS from the Adobe Photoshop File menu. If you are using the Utility software, the file save dialog box will appear. Enter the file name and choose the location to save the file, then click SAVE. Click Eject to eject the film manually after you have scanned the film. If you select the Auto Eject check box, the film ejects automatically after scanning is complete.

7. Film Eject

SCANNING IMAGES 1. START UP
Before you start Photoshop or the Utility software, turn on the QuickScan 35. Start Adobe Photoshop. Then choose Acquire from the File menu and select QS35 Plug-in.
If you are using the Utility software, double click on the Utility icon. Select Scan from the File menu.
The setup dialog appears.
If you switch to the Utility software after using the Plug-in software, you have to setup again. Press command, shift, and I keys to restart the Plug-in software. Select Setup from the File menu to restart the Utility software.
QuickScan 35 dialog box and preview window appear, after setup.
If the computer cannot confirm interface because the QuickScan 35 power is off or there is a problem with the SCSI connection or the SCSI ID number, a dialog box will appear. Correct the problem and click OK.
If the scanner detects that film is loaded or that there is abnormality in the scanner light source, a dialog box appears. Click Eject and remove the film.

2.INSERTING THE FILM

The QuickScan 35 can scan both color and monochrome (black & white), positive and negative 35mm film. Both film in slide mounts and film strips cut to a maximum of 6 frames can be scanned. The surface of the front and back of the film is different. The front is the base which has a glossy surface and the back is the emulsion which has a slight matte surface. Film must be inserted with the emulsion side facing right. Film strip must be placed in the film holder before inserting it into the scanner. The film holder accepts film strips up to 6 frames long. 1. Open the film holder. 2. Place the film on the film holder with the emulsion side down.

2.1. Film Strip

Frames 1 through 3 should be placed right side up and frames 4 through 6 upside down so that the film fits in the holder. 3. Align the frame you want to scan within the open area. 4. Snap the film holder closed. 5. Insert the film holder into the scanner film slot with the white lettering facing left.

2.2. Slide Mount

The slide mount can be inserted as is. Insert the slide mount, narrow end first, with the emulsion side facing right.
3. SPECIFYING THE FILM TYPE
Specifying the type of film you are scanning is necessary for an accurate reproduction of the image. There are four types of film to choose from: color negative, color positive, monochrome (black & white) negative, and monochrome (black & white) positive.

4. PREVIEWING THE IMAGE

Click PreScan to preview the image.
5. SCAN SETTINGS 5.1. Image Orientation Button
The image orientation button enables you to specify the correct orientation of your image before scanning. The image in a horizontal orientation is the default position. Click the image orientation button to rotate the picture 90 clockwise. The preview image will reflect this change.To change the rotation to counterclockwise, press and hold the Option key while you click the image orientation button.

5.2. Flip Button

The flip button enables you to reverse the image before scanning. The default position is the image viewed from the film base side. Click the flip button to flip the image left-to-right horizontally. The preview image will reflect this change.
6. SELECTING THE SCAN MODE
You can select any of three scan modes: Standard, Pixel, or Print modes. Standard Mode This mode is the easiest and quickest to use because the print size and pixel number is automatically selected. The scan pitch is the number Pixel Mode that determines how many pixels In this mode you can set the pixel size and scanning area. This will form a single output signal. enables you to match the image size to the size of the screen when The lower the scan pitch, the the monitor is your final image medium. higher the final image resolution, Print Mode and the larger the file size. Print mode is useful when you need to control the final image resolution to match your printer and to set the final image size.

6.1. Standard Mode

1. Choose Standard Mode from the scan mode pop-up menu.
Scan Pitch Hint Scan Pitch: dpi printer produces an A4 size image Scan Pitch: dpi printer produces an A6 size image Scan Pitch: 4 Image fits a 17 inch monitor Scan Pitch: 6 Image fits a 13 inch monitor
2. Choose the scan pitch from the scan pitch pop-up menu.
3. Crop the image as desired. The number of pixels will change accordingly to maintain the scan pitch.
If you want to control the pixel number, you can directly input the number of pixels in the W (width) and H (height) boxes. The selection will change accordingly to maintain the scan pitch.
Click RESET to return to the default settings.

6.2. Pixel Mode

1. Choose Pixel Mode from the scan mode pop-up menu.
2. Enter the number of pixels in the W (width) and H (height) boxes, then select the Lock check box.
3. Crop the image as desired. The scan pitch changes automatically from 1 to 24 to maintain the pixel number. Click RESET to return to the default setting.

6.3. Print Mode

1. Choose Print Mode from the scan mode pop-up menu. 2. Enter the resolution you want for the final image in the output resolution box.
3. Select the units of measure for the final image size using the units pop-up menu. You can select centimeters, inches, picas, or points.
4. Roughly crop the image. 5. Enter the output image dimensions in the W (width) and H (height) boxes and select the Lock check box. The output resolution set in Print Mode is valid for Standard Mode and Pixel Mode.
Click RESET to return to the default settings.

7. SCANNING THE IMAGE

When you have finished making all the adjustments to the image, you are ready to scan the film. Click Scan. The control panel
disappears and scanning begins. If you are using the Photoshop Plug-in software, the image will appear in a Photoshop window when the scan is complete. If you are using the Utility software, the save dialog box will appear so you can save the image data.

8. SAVING THE FILE

If you are using the Photoshop Plug-in software, select SAVE AS from the File menu. The Save As dialog box will appear. Enter the file name and the location to save the file, then click Save. If you are using the Utility software, the save dialog box will appear after the image is scanned. Enter the file name and choose the location to save the file, then click Save. The film can be ejected manually or automatically. You should eject the film after you have finished scanning and before you turn off the scanner. Click Eject to eject the film manually. If you select the Auto Eject check box, the film ejects automatically after the scanning is complete.

9. EJECTING THE FILM

When scanning negative film, do not remove the film holder from the scanner until it has been properly ejected. Removing the film, changing the frame, and inserting the film again without ejecting the film first will cause image distortions.

IMAGE ADJUSTMENT

You can adjust the color balance, brightness, and black level of the image. Click the image adjustment button to display the controls. The primary colors used in scanners, as well as photography, are red, green, and blue. The QuickScan 35's red, green, and blue controls enable you to adjust the color of image before scanning. Drag the slider to the right if you want to make the color more prominent in the image or to the left to reduce the level of that color. Clicking one of the arrows moves the slider one step. The preview image reflects the adjustments. The values next to the controls show the amount of the color change. The color values range from -20 to +20.
1. COLOR BALANCE ADJUSTMENT

COLOR BALANCE

2. BLACK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
This control allows you to adjust the overall black level of the image. Drag the slider to the right to lighten the black tones in the image or to the left to darken the black tones. Clicking one of the arrows moves the slider one step. The preview image reflects the adjustments. The values next to the controls show the amount of the change brightness. The black level values range from -20 to +20.

BLACK LEVEL

3. BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
This control allows you to adjust the overall brightness of the image. Drag the slider to the right to increase brightness and to the left to decrease brightness. Clicking one of the arrows moves the slider one step. The preview image reflects the adjustments. The values next to the controls show the amount of the change brightness. The brightness values range from -20 to +20.

BRIGHTNESS

4. RESET
Click the Reset button to return the image adjustment controls to their default settings.

5. RGB/CMY LEVEL CHECKER

The color level at a cursers position on the preview image is displayed in the lower right corner of the preview window and the size of the selection area on the film is displayed in the upper right corner. To determine the color level at a very precise point, position the curser outside the selection area so that it changes to the cross curser. Then position it over the area you want to measure. The digital value of the RGB level is displayed. To display the CMY level, hold down the CONTROL key while you move the mouse.

MANUAL FOCUS

Normally, focusing is not necessary with the QuickScan 35, however, it is recommended when your final image will be large and if the film strip is curled or a paper slide mount is warped. 1. Click the focus button. The curser changes to the focus icon.
2. Position the focus icon over the area you want to focus and click the mouse button. The focus indicator window appears.
3. Turn the focus dial on the front of the QuickScan 35 until the black box and the red bar are their longest. 4. Click OK when you have finished focusing.

SAVE AND LOAD BUTTONS

The Save and Load buttons enable you to save and load several different scanner settings. These saved settings are very useful when you are scanning a series of images that were taken under similar photographic conditions. Click SAVE. A dialog box will appear. Enter the file name and choose a location to save the file; then click Save.

1. SAVE

2. LOAD
Click LOAD. A dialog box will appear. Select the settings file you want to use and click Open.
FLUORESCENT LAMP AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF
The setting-up takes approximately 30 - 60 seconds before the flourescent lamp glows again.
The fluorescent light source automatically turns off if the Macintosh has not been operated for two hours. The lamp will come on again the next time youuse QuickScan35.

COLOR SYNC

Color Sync compensates for the different color characteristics of each instrument (i.e., monitor or printer) connected to the Macintosh.

1. INSTALLATION

1. If you have never used Color Sync, insert the QuickScan 35 disk to the Macintosh. 2. Double click on the disk icon. 3. Drag both the Color Sync and Color Sync System Profile icons to the main System folder.
4. Drag the Color Sync System Profiles folder to the preferencesSettings folder in the System folder.
5. Drag the Color Sync Filter folder to the Photoshop Plug-ins folder.
1.If you have already used Color Sync, drag the QuickScan 35 file to the Color Sync Profiles folder in the Initial Settings folder. 2.Drag the Color Sync Filter icon to the Plug-in folder in Photoshop.

2. OPERATION

1. When the scanned image appears in the Photoshop window, choose Color Sync from Others in the Filter menu.
2. The Color Sync dialog box appears with the following information: Source Profile: MINOLTA QuickScan 35 Destination Profile: Monitor in use Matching Option: Photographic

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Q:The Macintosh does not start up after connecting the QuickScan 35. A:Turn power off, then check SCSI cable, SCSI connection, and SCSI ID number. Q:QS35 Plug-in does not appear in the plug-in menu. A:Check the plug-in folder selection in the "Plug-in." menu in the Optional Settings of Photoshop. Q:Operation stops during plug-in setup, preview, or scan. A:Check System Requirements on page XX. A:Turn power off, then check SCSI cable, SCSI connection, and SCSI ID number. Q:Scan speed is extremely slow with Plug-in software. A:Increase Photoshop memory. Q:"Insufficient Memory" message appears. A:If you are using the Utility software, increase memory. A:If you are using the Photoshop Plug-in software, increase Photoshop memory. A:If the message appears several times during the use of Photoshop, restart Photoshop. Q:Grain is visible when scanning high-speed film. A:Slightly defocus the image using manual focus. Q:Color is unusual when scanning color negative film, especially images taken under fluorescent lighting. A:Scan again or correct the color using the color adjustment function. Q:"Change the flourescent lamp" message appears. A:Change the fluorescent lamp. Contact a Minolta Service facility. Q:Film is not inserted, but "Film loaded or Scanner Error detected." message appears. A:Change the fluorescent lamp. Contact a Minolta Service facility.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type:Film transport type Usable Film:35mm negative/positive, color/monochrome (black & white) films Scanning Dimensions:24.2mm x 36.3mm; Maximum 2820 dpi (2688 x 4032 pixels) Pixel Density:110 pixels/mm, 2828 dpi (on film) Interface:SCSI2 Scanning Time:Scanning:approx. 12 sec. (1000 x 1000 pixels) approx. 60 sec. (2688 x 4032 pixels) Preview:approx. 6 sec. (positive) Image Sensor:RGB 3-line color CCD Light Source:Fluorescent lamp Color Separation Sequence:1 pass Focus:Focus detection: High-frequency detection type Focus adjustment: Manual Dimensions:100(W) x 169(H) x 300(D)mm Weight:3.3kg Power Consumption:Less than 30W Operating Temperature and Humidity:Temperature: 10 to 35C; Humidity: 20 to 80%

9223-2880-11(P9506-A506)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing the Minolta QuickScan 35 Plus for Windows. The QuickScan 35 Plus QS-2800 makes it possible for you to scan color and black & white, negative and positive 35mm films using your personal computer. The main features of the QuickScan 35 Plus are: High-speed scanning with 3-line sensors and a high-brightness fluorescent lamp 10 bit A/D converter High resolution scans up to 2820 dpi Easy to use, versatile software - TWAIN driver - QS utility The Minolta QuickScan 35 Plus is packaged with TWAIN driver software and stand-alone Utility software. Before using the QuickScan 35 Plus, we recommend you have a working knowledge of the PC and its operating conventions. Familiarity with the mouse and standard PC menus and commands is necessary before operating the QuickScan 35 Plus. Adobe PhotoshopTM is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Inc. Microsoft WindowsTM is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc. Other corporate names and product names are also registered trademarks. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

QuickScan35

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
CAREFULLY READ THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BELOW BEFORE OPENING THIS PACKAGED SOFTWARE. OPENING THIS PACKAGE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITION BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE PACKAGE UNOPENED. This is a license agreement and not an agreement for sale. Minolta owns, or has been licensed from other owners, copyrights in the computer programs ("Software"). You obtain no rights to the intellectual property in the Software other than the license granted to you regarding the Software under this agreement. The title to the enclosed copy of the copy the Software and any copy made from it is retained by Minolta or such other owners. 1. LICENSE You may: (1) install and use the Software on only one computer at any one time. (2) make a copy of the Software for backup or installation purposes only in support of the normal and intended use of the Software. (3) transfer possession of copies of the Software to another party by transferring a copy of this Agreement and all other documentation along with at least one complete unaltered copy of the Software, provided that (i) you must, at the same time, either transfer to such other party or destroy all your other copies of the Software. (ii) Such transfer of possession terminates you license from Minolta, and (iii) such other party shall accept and be bound by these license terms by their initial use of the Software. 2. RESTRICTIONS You shall not without the written consent of Minolta: (1) use, copy, modify, merge or transfer copies of the Software except as provided herein. (2) reverse assemble or reverse compile the Software except as permitted by law; or (3) sublicense, rent, lease or distribute the Software or any copy thereof. 3. LIMITED WARRANTY Minolta warrants the media on which the Software is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Warranty details and limitations for the Software are described in the Statement of Limited Warranty which is supplied with the hardware. With the exception of the foregoing express warranties applicable to hardware and media only, the Software is not warranted and is provided "AS IS". SUCH WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 4. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES In no event will Minolta be liable for any lost profits, lost saving, or any incidental damages that result from the use or inability to use the Software, even if Minolta or its Authorized remarketers have been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by you based on a third party claim. 5. TERMINATION You may terminate your license at any time by destroying the Software and all your copies of it or as otherwise described in these terms. Minolta may terminate your license if you fail to comply with these terms. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all your copies of the Software. 6. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the country where the delivery is made to the original customer. 7. GOVERNMENT END USERS If you are acquiring the Software on behalf of any unit or agency of the United States Government, the following provisions apply. The Government agrees: (i) if the Software is supplied to the Department of Defense (DoD), the Software is classified as "Commercial Computer Software) and the Government is acquiring only "restricted right" in the Software as that term is defined in Clause 252.227.7013(c)(1) of the DFARS; and (ii) if the Software is supplied to any unit or agency of the United States Government other than DoD, the Government's rights in the Software will be as defined in Clause 52.227-19(c)(2) of the FAR or, in the case of NASA, in Clause 18-52.227-86(d) of the NASA Supplement to FAR

QuickScan 35

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and on the product itself for your proper and safe use of this product, and to prevent personal injury, injury to others, or property damage. An explanation of the symbols follows. Please read and understand each caution thoroughly before reading this main text of this instruction manual.

Examples

The outer triangle is for warning, and the symbol inside illustrates what is being warned. The example at left means beware of electric shock.
The circle with a diagonal slash is for prohibition ("don't do"), and the symbol inside illustrates what act is prohibited. The example at left means do not disassemble.
The blue circle indicates something you must do, and the symbol inside illustrates how it should be done. The example at left means you must hold the plug when removing it from the outlet.

WARNING

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
Do not use voltage other than what is indicated.
Do not place a container of water or other liquid on the product. If water or other liquid gets inside the product, it may cause a short resulting in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug the unit, discontinue use, and contact a Minolta Service Facility.
Do not insert small metal objects into the product. This may cause a short resulting in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug the unit, discontinue use, and contact a Minolta Service facility.
Do not misuse the power cord. Damage to the cord may result in fire or electric shock. Do not perform any of the following acts to the cord: Scratch Twist Place a heavy object on Heat Pull Modify Bend
Do not use the product if there is smoke, a strange smell, or under any other unusual conditions. Use under these conditions may result in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug, discontinue use, and contact a Minolta Service facility.

RISK OF FIRE

Do not place the product in dusty or very humid area.
This product must have sufficient ventilation while in use. If the ventilation ducts are blocked, the temperature of the interior may become hot to the extent that fire will occur. Do not perform the following: Place the product on its side or upside down. Place the product in a closet, on a shelf, or any area without sufficient ventilation. Place the product on a carpet or mattress. Cover the product.

CAUTION

Grasp the plug when removing the power cord from an outlet. Pulling the cord may damage it resulting in fire or electric shock.
Do not connect the ground to the following: Gas pipe Telephone ground Water pipe

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
Do not attempt to disassemble this product. It contains high-voltage circuits. For repairs, contact a Minolta Service facility.
Connect the ground before use. If the ground is not connected, an electricity leak may result in electric shock.

RISK OF INJURY

Do not place of the product on an unstable surface.
Do not sit on, stand on, or push against this product. Also, use caution when using near children.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT...4 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE...5 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Package Contents....9 System Requirements....9 HARDWARE Names of Parts....11 Setting the SCSI ID...12 Connecting the Scanner...13 SOFTWARE Software for the QuickScan 35 Plus..19 Installing the Software...20 Control Panel and Dialog Boxes..24 Scan Flow Chart...27 Launching the Software...28 Loading the Film...33 Setting the Preferences...37 Specifying the Film Type..39 PreScan...40 Focus and Framing...41 Selecting the Scan Mode..45 Brightness, Contrast, & Color Balance...54 Save and Load...60 Scanning & Saving...61 TROUBLE SHOOTING...63 USER TECHNICAL SUPPORT..64

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Package Contents
The following contents should be included in this package. QuickScan 35 Plus SCSI cable SC-6 (High density half 50 pin-full 50 pin) Power cord 35mm film holder SCSI terminator ST-2 QuickScan 35 Control for Windows Instruction Manual Warranty card

System Requirements

To use the QuickScan 35 Plus with your PC, you will need the following: A PC with a 486 CPU or better. Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or newer. A minimum of 8 MB of RAM is required. A minimum of 60 MB of available hard disk space. A SCSI board and ASPI driver for Windows. - For example, WINASPI.DLL and ASPI driver. - The following SCSI boards are recommended: AHA-1522 series AHA-1542 series AHA-1520 series AHA-2940 series (Windows 95 automatically installs an ASPI driver in PCs with SCSI boards). A video board and color monitor capable of displaying a minimum of 256 colors (65,000 is recommended).

HARDWARE

NAMES OF PARTS

Scanner

SCSI port

Film slot

Focus dial
Indicator lamp Power switch

SCSI ID dial

AC inlet

Terminator power switch

Bottom
SETTING THE SCSI ID NUMBER
The QuickScan 35 Plus communicates with your PC through a SCSI (pronounced "Scuzzy") connection. As with all SCSI devices, you will need to set a unique SCSI ID for the QuickScan 35 Plus. The SCSI ID range of your PC is from 0 to 7. SCSI ID 7 is usually reserved for the SCSI board. The QuickScan's SCSI ID is set to 5 when the unit is shipped. If no other device connected to your computer is using this ID, there is no need to change the SCSI ID number. If SCSI IDs 8 or 9 are selected, they will be recognized as SCSI ID 6.

Setting the SCSI ID

Before starting, turn the computer and all connected devices OFF.
1. Turn off the PC, the QuickScan 35, and all other connected SCSI devices. 2. Using a small screwdriver, select an unused SCSI ID number. Two SCSI devices can not use the same SCSI ID at the same time.

CONNECTING THE SCANNER

If the QuickScan 35 Plus is the only or last item in the SCSI chain

Terminator

If the QuickScan 35 Plus will be the last or only device in your SCSI chain, plug the supplied terminator into an open SCSI port on the back of the QuickScan 35 Plus. Either SCSI port can be used, there is no dedicated IN or OUT port.
If Your PC Does Not Supply Power to the Terminator
If your PC does not supply power to the SCSI terminator, set the QuickScan's terminator power switch to ON. Refer to your computer manual to determine if your PC supplies power to the terminator.
Connecting the SCSI Cable
Your QuickScan 35 Plus scanner comes equipped with the SC-6 SCSI cable. If you require a different connector to link the QuickScan 35 Plus to your SCSI chain, see your dealer for the appropriate SCSI connector. 1. Plug the 50 pin half pitch end of the SC-6 SCSI cable into the open SCSI port on the rear panel of your QuickScan 35 Plus. Either SCSI port can be used, there is no dedicated IN or OUT port.
2. Plug the other end of the SC-6 SCSI cable into the SCSI port on the rear of the PC.
3. Plug the power cord into the scanner's AC socket, then plug it into a grounded outlet.
If the QuickScan 35 Plus is in the middle of the SCSI chain
You may require a different connector to link the QuickScan 35 Plus to your SCSI chain, see your dealer for the appropriate SCSI connectors. Before starting, turn the computer and all connected devices OFF. 1. Plug the 50 pin half pitch end of the SCSI cable into the open SCSI port on the rear panel of your QuickScan 35 Plus, then plug the other end of the SCSI cable into the SCSI port on the rear of the PC, or the next device in the SCSI chain. Either SCSI port can be used, there is no dedicated IN or OUT port.

2. Plug the SCSI cable from the next device in your SCSI chain into the open port on the back of the QuickScan 35 Plus.

SOFTWARE

Before opening the envelope containing the QuickScan 35 Plus software, read the End User License Agreement on page 4. Two pieces of software are included on the QuickScan disks:

TWAIN driver software

The TWAIN driver software lets you acquire images scanned by the QuickScan 35 Plus directly into your imaging application software. The TWAIN driver software is on the disk marked TWAIN Driver for Windows.

QS Utility

Use the QS Utility software to operate the QuickScan 35 Plus if you do not have Adobe Photoshop or you have many images you want to scan at a specific file size. The QS Utility is on the floppy labeled QS 35 Utility for Windows.
Please refer to the system requirements listed on page 9.

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

Installing the Software with Windows 3.1
1. Startup the PC and open the Program manager. 2. Insert the floppy marked QS35 Control for Windows into the PC. 3. Select Run. from the File menu.
4. Type A:\SETUP and click on OK. If your 3.5" disk drive is drive B, type B:\SETUP.
The dialog box "Setup Initializing" will appear. The Install Directory dialog box will appear next.
5. Enter the install directory and click on OK. The default install directory is C:\QS35. If you want to change the directory, click on Browse.
6. When the install is complete, the "Install Successful" dialog box will appear. Click on OK.
Installing the Software with Windows '95
1. Startup the PC and open the Program manager. 2. Insert the floppy marked QS35 Control for Windows into the PC. 3. Select Run. from the Start button pulldown menu.
4. Type A:\SETUP and click on OK. If your 3.5" disk drive is drive B, type B:\SETUP
CONTROL PANEL & DIALOG BOXES

Control Panel

21 Cropping Frame 9
1. Preference button 2. Eject button 3. Save button 4. Load button 5. Film Type pop-up menu 6. Rotate button 7. Flip button 8. Color correction button 9. Focus button 10. Scan mode pop-up menu
11. Scan pitch pop-up menu 12. Pixel box 13. Reset button 14. PreScan button 15. Cancel button 16. Scan button 17. Disc space indicator 18. File size indicator 19. Zoom preview button 20. Image size indicator 21. Color information indicator

Preference Dialog Box

Click on the preference button to display the preference dialog box. Here, you can select the desired color correction mode and turn the Auto Brightness and Auto Eject functions on and off.

1. Standard Mode check box In standard mode, the color balance, black level, and brightness are adjusted with slider bars. 2. Professional Mode check box In professional mode, the curves dialogue box and histogram dialogue box give you precise image correction capability. 3. Auto Brightness check box Auto Brightness automatically compensates for the density range of positive film. When scanning underexposed color slides, select Auto Brightness to obtain image data with suitable brightness values. Auto Brightness is only effective when Color Pos. has been selected in the Film Type pop-up window. 4. Auto Eject check box When selected, the film is automatically ejected after the scanning operation is finished.

Curves Dialog Box

With the curves dialog box, you can control the brightness and color of the scanned image. Changes to all curves are automatically applied to the image in the scanning window. 1. Master Tone Curve check box 2. R Tone Curve check box 3. G Tone Curve check box 4. B Tone Curve check box 5. Input level display Displays the input level for the selected point on the tone curve. 6. Output level display Displays the output level for the selected point on the tone curve. 7. Reset button Click on the reset button to return to the curves to their original settings. 8. Load button Click on the load button to load previously saved settings. 9. Save button Click on the save button to save the settings currently displayed in the curves dialog box.

Histogram Dialog Box

The histogram dialog box graphically displays the RGB levels of the image area inside the cropping frame. From here, you can control the minimum and maximum input and output levels for each color channel.
1. Output Histogram The output histograms display the frequency of occurrence of each color level (0-255) for the image in the cropping frame. 2. Input level The input level slider triangles set the input white and black points for the selected histogram (changes will affect all input level histograms if RGBSynchro is selected). 3. Output level The output level slider triangles, set the output white and black points for the selected histogram (changes will affect all input level histograms if RGBSynchro is selected). 4. White Eyedropper Use to set the brightest value for one or all three output level histograms. 5. Black Eyedropper Use to set the darkest value for one or all three output level histograms. 6. RGBSynchro check box When checked, changes will be reflected in all three output level histograms. 7. Level indicator Displays the level for the cursers current position on the input and output scales. 8. Apply button Applies changes to the histogram. 9. Reset button Click on the reset button to return the levels to their original settings. 10. Load button Click on the load button to load previously saved settings. 11. Save button Click on the save button to save the settings currently displayed in the histogram palette window.

SCAN FLOW CHART

Insert Film
Place film in the film holder emulsion side down. Insert the film holder to the scanner as indicated on the holder.

Specify Film Type

Select the type of film you are scanning in the Film Type pop-up menu.

Preview

Click on PreScan to preview your image.

Focus and Framing

Focus, flip, crop, or rotate the image if necessary. Frame the area you want to scan using the cropping frame. Click and hold the Zoom Preview button to view the scanning area only.

Color Correct

Correct the color of your image if necessary using the slider bars (Standard Color Correction Mode) or the RGB curves (Professional Color Correction Mode).
Click on SCAN to scan the image.

Save the File

If you are using the TWAIN Driver software save the file by selecting Save As. from the File menu. If you are using the QS Utility software, the Save dialog box will appear. Enter a file name and select the location to save the file to, then click on SAVE.

Film Eject

Click on EJECT to eject the film manually after you have scanned the film. If you selected the Auto Eject check box, the film will eject automatically after scanning is complete.

LAUNCHING THE SOFTWARE

This manual has been written using Adobe Photoshop 3.0 as the example imaging application. However, any imaging application capable of using TWAIN sources can be used with the QuickScan 35. 1. Turn on the QuickScan 35 Plus, then turn on your PC. 2. Launch the photo application software. 3. Choose Acquire from the File menu and choose Select TWAIN Source.
4. From the Sources menu, select QuickScan 35. 5. Select TWAIN. from Acquire in the File menu.
6. The following dialog box will appear. Click on OK.
The QuickScan 35 Plus dialog box and preview window appear after setup.
1. Turn on the QuickScan 35 Plus, then turn on your PC. 2. Double-click on the QS Utility icon.
3. The software will launch automatically.
Interface can not be Confirmed
If the computer cannot confirm interface because the QuickScan 35 Plus power is off or there is a problem with the SCSI connection or the SCSI ID number, the following dialog box will appear. Correct the problem and click on OK.
If the scanner detects that film is loaded, the following dialog box will appear. Click on OK and remove the film.
If you switch to the utility software after using the TWAIN driver or vice versa, you will have to reinitialize the scanner. Reinitializing the TWAIN Control Software Press control, shift, and I keys to reinitialize the scanner. Reinitializing the QS35 Utility Software Select Initialize from the File menu to reinitialize the scanner.

LOADING THE FILM

The QuickScan 35 Plus can scan 35mm color and black & white, positive and negative film. Mounted film and film strips can be scanned.

Loading Film Strips

Film strips must be placed in the film holder before insertion into the scanner. The film holder will only accept film strips up to 6 frames long. 1. Open the film holder. 2. Place the film on the film holder with the emulsion side down. 3. Align the frame you want to scan within the scanning window. 4. Snap the film holder closed.
Clean the film before placing it in the film holder.
When scanning frames 1 through 3, place the filmstrip into the film holder with the image right side up.
When scanning frames 4 through 6, place the filmstrip into the film holder with the image upside down. The preview image will be upside down; click on the Rotate button to correct the image.
Inserting the Film Holder into the Scanner
Insert the film holder into the scanner film slot with the white lettering facing left. Slide the film holder in until resistance is met. The white line on the film holder should be aligned with the front of the film slot.
Be careful not to scratch the film not protected by the film holder.

Loading Mounted Slides

Mounted slides can be inserted as is. The front and back surfaces of the slide are different. The front, or base, has a glossy surface and the back, or emulsion, has a matte surface. Load the slide into the scanner narrow end first with the emulsion side facing to the right.
Insert vertical images into the scanner horizontally. Click on the Rotate button to return the image to a vertical orientation after prescan.
Clean the slide before loading it into the scanner.

SETTING THE PREFERENCES

In the preference dialog box, you can select the desired color correction mode and turn the auto brightness and auto eject functions on and off.

Color Correction Modes

Standard Mode In standard mode, the color balance, black level, and brightness are adjusted with slider bars. Professional Mode In professional mode, the curves dialogue box and histogram dialogue boxes give you precise image correction capability.

Auto Brightness

Auto brightness compensates for the density range of positive film. When scanning underexposed color slides, select auto brightness to obtain image data with suitable brightness values. Auto brightness is only effective when Color Pos. has been selected in the Film Type pop-up window.

Auto Eject

When selected, the film is automatically ejected after the scanning operation is finished.

Setting

1. Click on the Preference button. The preference dialog box will appear. 2. Click on the desired settings.
2. Click on OK to close the window.
The selected functions will be set after you click on OK. The color correction button in the control panel window will change according to the color correction mode you have selected.

Standard Mode

Professional Mode
Select your preferences before scanning. If the color correction mode is changed or auto brightness is selected after the image is prescanned, the preview image will disappear and you will need to prescan again.

SPECIFYING THE FILM TYPE

Specifying the type of film you are scanning is necessary to accurately reproduce the image. There are four types of film to choose from: Color Negative Color Positive Black & white negative Black & white positive Select the type of film you are scanning in the Film Type pop-up menu.

PRESCAN

Click on PreScan to preview the image. The preview image will appear in the preview window.
Grab the title bar to move the QuickScan 35 Plus dialog box to any convenient location on the screen.
Do not insert another mount or anything metallic into the film slot while scanning or preview scanning film in slide mounts. A scanning error or breakdown may occur.

FOCUS AND FRAMING

Manual Focus
Focusing is not normally necessary with the QuickScan 35 Plus, however it is recommended when your final image will be large, the film strip is curled, or a paper slide mount is warped. 1. Click on the focus button. The curser will change to the focus icon.
2. Position the focus icon over the area you want to focus and click the mouse button. The focus indicator window will appear. 3. Turn the focus dial on the front of the QuickScan 35 Plus until the black box and the red bar are their longest. 4. Click on OK when you have finished focusing.
SHORT CUT Press option and click on the area you want to focus on. The focus dialog box will appear.

Rotate

The image orientation button lets you specify the correct orientation of your image before scanning. Horizontal orientation is the default position. Click on the image orientation button to rotate the picture 90 clockwise. The preview image will reflect this change. To change the rotation to counter-clockwise, press and hold the option key while you click on the image orientation button.

Cropping and Zoom Preview
The cropping frame surrounds the image area that will be scanned. Click on a corner of the cropping frame to enlarge or reduce the size frame proportionally. Click on the sides to expand or reduce the height or width of the cropping frame. To move the cropping frame to another position, click on the inside of the cropping frame (the cursor will change to a hand) and drag the cropping frame until it surrounds the area you want to scan. To preview the scanning area, click on and hold the Zoom Preview button. The area in the cropping frame will be enlarged to the limits of the preview window. The enlarged view of the scanning area will remain until the mouse button is released.
The flip button lets you reverse the image before scanning. The default position is the image viewed from the film base side. Click on the flip button to flip the image left-to-right horizontally. The preview image will reflect this change.

SELECTING THE SCAN MODE

The QuickScan 35 Plus lets you select from three convenient scan modes:

Quick Mode

Quick mode is the fast and easy way to make a scan. You select the scan pitch to determine output size (see Scan Pitch and Resolution on page 48).

Pixel Mode

In this mode you select the number pixels in the image and the scanning area. Pixel mode is convenient when your final output device will be a monitor.

Print Mode

Print mode lets you lock the image size and resolution to control the final image size and resolution to match that of your printer.
The scan speed will change according to the PC you are using and the amount of RAM installed. Generally, scanning will be slower in the Pixel and Print modes than in the Quick mode.
1. Select Quick Mode from the Scan Mode pop-up window.
2. Select a scan pitch from the Scan Pitch pop-up menu. The lower the scan pitch number the greater the resolution. See "Scan Pitch And Resolution" on page 48. The number of pixels (W x H) will change to compensate for the changes in scan pitch.
3. Click on and drag the cropping handles until the cropping frame surrounds the image area you want to scan. The number of pixels will change to compensate for the changes in scan pitch, but the final output size will not change.
Click on Reset to return all settings to their default position. The pixel size of the image can also be entered directly. The cropping frame will change to reflect the dimensions entered.

2. Enter the desired output resolution. The QuickScan 35 Plus is capable of scanning resolutions from 36 - 1200 dpi. If a resolution outside of this range is entered, a resolution of either 36 or 1200 will be set. The scan pitch selected in Quick mode will affect your resolution options. For maximum resolution options, select scan pitch 1 in Quick mode.
3. Enter the final image size (Width and Height) in the Image Size Box or use the cropping frame. Use the Units pop-up menu to change the units of measure. Size can be entered in inches, centimeters, points, or picas.
4. Click on the Lock check box to lock your final image size. Changing the scan pitch will not affect the standard mode settings unless the scanners limits have been breached. If breached, the image dimensions will change to compensate.
Click on Reset to return all settings to default position.
RESOLUTION, RESIZING, AND RESAMPLING
Image resolution is the number of pixels per inch (ppi or dpi) that represent your scanned image. Image size (width x height) and image resolution determine your file size. The greater the dpi, the larger your file size will be. Larger files sizes do take longer to print and scan than smaller file sizes. The general rule for image resolution when scanning for quality is "bigger is better". We recommend you scan your image using the highest resolution your output device is capable of handling. For example, if your printer's resolution limit for a 6 x 4 inch image is 600 dpi, scan using those settings. As all the image adjustments are made before scanning, there is no need for QuickScan 35 Plus users to worry about pixel resampling or interpolation (two computer functions that can result in loss of image quality). Users of image editing software (such as Adobe Photoshop) however, can adjust image size and resolution in the application after scanning. If done incorrectly, resizing can result in interpolation. Please refer to your software user's guide for additional information regarding resolution, file size, resizing, as well as scanning.
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, & COLOR BALANCE
The Minolta QuickScan 35 Plus gives you both Standard and Professional options to adjust your image before scanning. The Standard mode is intuitive and ideal for hobbyists. The Professional mode gives you all the image information and tools necessary to control the output quality of your scan.

STANDARD CORRECTION MODE

1. Before scanning, click on the Standard check box in the preference dialog box. 2. Click on the Color Correction button in the control panel. The control panel changes to the color correction control panel HINT: Correcting the brightness and contrast first may eliminate the need for color corrections. 3. Move the appropriate slider bars to correct imbalances. Click and drag the slider bars to make large corrections. Click on the arrows to make smaller adjustments. The values next to the controls show for the amount of change. The correction values range from -20 to +20. The preview image will reflect the adjustments.
R G B Black Level Brightness Reset
Black Level Black Level lets you control the brightness of the image shadow area. Moving the slider bar to the right makes the shadow areas darker. Moving it to the left makes the shadow areas lighter. Brightness Moving the slider bar to the right increases overall brightness. Moving it to the left decreases overall brightness. RGB Color Correction Controls The RGB color correction controls let you correct unwanted color casts. R: Move to the right to make the image more red. Move to the left to make the image less red. G: Move to the right to make the image more green. Move to the left to make the image less green. B: Move to the right to make the image more blue. Move to the left to make the image less blue. Click on Reset to return all settings to their default position.
PROFESSIONAL CORRECTION MODE
1. Before scanning, click on the Professional check box in the preference dialog box. 2. Click on the Color Correction button in the data panel. The Curves and Histogram dialog boxes will appear. HINT: Correcting the brightness and contrast first may eliminate the need for color corrections.
Click on the color correction button to close both the Curves and Histogram dialog boxes. If the image has been corrected, the diagonal line on the color correction button will change to a curved line. The Curves and Histogram dialog boxes can be moved to any position on the screen. Any button not hidden behind the Curves and Histogram dialog boxes can be selected.
Using the curves dialog box, any point along the tone curve can be adjusted for all color tones (Master) or for the individual RGB channels. Changing the shape of the tone curve, changes the output level for each corresponding input level.

Saving Histogram Settings
1. Click on Save in the Histogram dialog box. The standard Windows Save dialog box will appear.
Loading Histogram Settings
1. Click on Load in the Histogram dialog box. The standard Windows Load dialog box will appear.

SAVE AND LOAD

The Save and Load buttons let you save and load the current scanner settings. Saved settings are useful when scanning a series of images taken under similar photographic conditions.

Saving

1. Click on Save in the QuickScan's control panel. The standard Windows Save dialog box will appear.

Loading

1. Click on Load in the QuickScan's control panel. The standard Windows Load dialog box will appear.

SCANNING & SAVING

Scanning the Image
When you have finished making all the adjustments to the image, you are ready to scan the film. Click on Scan. The control panel disappears and scanning begins.
If you are using the TWAIN driver software, the image will appear in your imaging application's main window when the scan is complete. If you are using the Utility software, the Windows Save dialog box will appear so you can save the image data.

Saving the File

If you are using the TWAIN driver software:
Select Save As. from the File menu. The Save As dialog box will appear. Enter the file name and the location to save the file to, then click on Save.
If you are using the Utility software:
The Windows Save dialog box will appear after the image is scanned. Enter the file name and choose the location to save the file, then click on Save. Images scanned and saved using the QS Utility are saved in a PICT2 format.

Ejecting the Film

Eject the film after scanning and before turning the Quickscan off. Click on Eject to eject the film manually. If the Auto Eject check box in the preference dialog box was selected, the film will automatically eject when scanning is complete.
Do not remove the film holder from the scanner until it has been properly ejected. Removing the film, changing the frame, and inserting the film again without ejecting the film properly will cause image distortions.
Fluorescent Lamp Automatic Shut Off
The fluorescent light source automatically turns off if the PC has not been operated for two hours. The lamp will come on again the next time you use the QuickScan. Set-up will take about 30 to 60 seconds before the fluorescent lamp glows again.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Q After connecting the QuickScan 35, Windows does not operate correctly. A Turn the power switch OFF, check the SCSI ID and connections. A Disconnect only the QuickScan 35. Check the other SCSI devices with the Windows ASPI check command. Q During Preview Scan or Scan, the QuickScan stops. A Check the System Requirements on page 9. A Turn the power switch OFF, check the SCSI ID and connections. A Disconnect only the QuickScan 35. Check the other SCSI devices with the Windows ASPI check command. Q Operation stops during plug-in setup, preview, or scan. A Check System Requirements on page 9. A Turn power off, then check SCSI cable, SCSI connection, and SCSI ID number. Q Insufficient Memory message appears. A Close other Windows applications. A Change Windows control panel setting to the 386 enhanced mode and increase the size of the swap file. A Repeat the scan. If the operation stops again, the photo application software's buffer is full. Restart the photo application software. Q Grain is visible when scanning high-speed film. A Slightly defocus the image using manual focus. Q Color is unusual when scanning color negative film, especially images taken under fluorescent lighting. A Scan again or correct the color using the color adjustment function. Q "Change the fluorescent lamp" message appears. A The fluorescent lamp needs to be changed. Contact a Minolta Service facility. Q Film is not inserted, but "Film loaded or Scanner Error detected." message appears. A The fluorescent lamp needs to be changed. Contact a Minolta Service facility.