Scanning Film (4400F)
This scanner can scan 35 mm film (film strip or slides). Follow the procedure below when scanning film.
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Remove the protective sheet from the document cover.
When you finish scanning, place the protective sheet back by aligning it with the grooves in the document cover and sliding it downward into place. |
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- Always put the protective sheet back when you are not scanning film to protect the light source in the document cover.
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Remove the Film Guide from the document cover.
Hold the document cover so that it doesn't close, then  press down and hold the tab at the Film Guide's top left and  tilt the Film Guide outward to lift it up. |
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Open the Film Holder.
Pinch sides of the Film Holder to open. |
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Insert the film into the Film Guide.
Place the film face down with the frames in reverse order. |
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- Use a blower brush to remove any dust from the film, which will affect the image quality, and take care to hold the film by its edges to avoid transferring dirt or fingerprints to it.
- Do not block the calibration slot on the Film Guide when scanning film. Colors will not be scanned correctly if the calibration slot is obstructed.
- Close the Film Guide securely. Press lightly until it clicks into place.
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How to Use the Shield
When scanning short of curled film, extra light may enter through gaps and produce bands of color around the edges of the scanned image. If this occurs, use the supplied shield as shown in the figure.
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You are now ready to scan your film.
