Setting up the Scanner to Scan Film

You can scan 35 mm films (strips or slides) and 120 (strips or single frame) format films with this scanner.

Positioning the Film

Use the following procedures to insert the film into the Film Guide.
 

Make sure that the FAU Cable is connected to the FAU connector on the back of the scanner.

1. To remove the protective sheet from the document cover, press and hold the lever at the top of the protective sheet while you pull the sheet outward and detach it.
   Always put the protective sheet back in place when you are not scanning films.  This will help to protect the light source under the document cover.
   
   

   When you finish scanning, return the protective sheet to its original position on the document cover.

   Store the protective sheet in a safe place so that it will not get bent or broken. Always replace the protective sheet when you are not scanning film to prevent the light source section from getting scratched.

   
    

2. Insert the film into the Film Guide.
    

   Hold the film by the edges with your fingertips to avoid getting fingerprints or dirt on the film surface. Use a blower brush to remove any dust from the film, document glass or light source unit. Do not block the calibration slot on the Film Guide when you are scanning film. Colors will not be scanned correctly if the calibration slot is obstructed.

   35mm Film Strips

   1. Open the Film Holder on the Film Guide, place the film face down and close the Film Holder.
      
   2. Align the Film Guide's tab with the FILM symbol on the document glass of the scanner.
      
      
       

      Place a black piece of paper over any gap to shield the light if you are inserting a film strip with 5 or fewer frames, or if the edge of a scanned image appears whitened. Ensure that there is no gap between the edge of the film and the Film Guide on the side near the calibration slot.

   
   
   35mm Slides
    

   1. Align the Film Guide's tab with the FILM symbol on the document glass of the scanner.

   2. Place a slide or slides face down (correctly viewed from below) in the Film Guide as shown in the diagram.
      
       

   
   120 Format Film Strips

   1. Open the Film Holder on the Film Guide, place the film face down and close the Film Holder.
   2. Align the Film Guide's tab with the FILM symbol on the document glass of the scanner.

Leave a gap of 5/8" (15 mm) or greater between film strips when placing two or more on the document glass of the scanner. Ensure that there is no gap between the edge of the film and the Film Guide on the side near the calibration slot.

Scanning Curled 120 Format Films Curled film strips can stick to the document glass of the scanner and cause a pattern of rings called Newton Rings to appear on the scanned image. If this occurs, scan using the supplied film retainer sheet as shown in the figure. (A) Scan with the film retainer sheet inserted beneath the film. (B) If Newton Rings still appear after following Instruction (A), turn the film strip over and place it in the Film Holder with the film retainer sheet on top so that the film edges are held down for scanning. Then preview the image in ScanGear CS and click the [Mirror] button to reverse the image before initiating the final scan. To avoid damaging the film, always place the glossy side (the side without an illustration) of the film retainer sheet against the film.

3. Close the document cover.