Thank you for purchasing your LS 8000 ED, LS 4000 ED and/or LS 40 ED scanner. We are sure that it will give you many hours of reliable and productive use. Please read the following important information, which was not possible to include in the manual due to time constraints.
Nikon Scan 3.1.1 is designed and written to support the LS 8000 ED, LS 4000 ED, LS 40 ED, LS-2000 and LS-30 scanners only.

1. Known problems and issues with this release.

1.1. USB issues with MacOS 9.04 and earlier.

On Mac OS 8.6 and 9.04, it has been found that the following problems can occur with the Coolscan IV ED

1.1.1. The Macintosh may fail to start or restart unless the scanner is powered off first. If this happens, turn off the scanner, start the Macintosh, waiting to turn the scanner on until after the Macintosh has completed the start-up sequence.

1.1.2 The Scan Window fails to open. In this case, please power the scanner off, wait ten seconds and power the scanner on again. Alternatively, please disconnect the USB cable, wait for ten seconds and reconnect.

Neither problem occurs with MacOS 9.1

1.2 Saving an image file to a network volume

Nikon Scan 3.1.1 does not save an image file properly if the destination is a volume mounted over a network. A new file will be created if you do save the file, but this file will be corrupted. Please save your image files to your local hard disk first, then move them to your network volume later on.


2. About NikonScan 3.1.1

2.1. Limitations for working with PhotoShop
Due to the limitations of memory allocation system of the Photoshop Plug-in interface, the NikonScan plug-in has different memory requirements. Please refer to the insert that explains memory allocation requirements and limitations. The insert is in the scanner box.

2.2. The LCH editor, the unsharp mask function and the Nikon Color Management system.
To use the LCH editor and the Unsharp Mask Filter, the Color Management System must be active.
Should you wish to enable the color management system (in order to make use of features that are only available through the color management system) yet prefer the impression of a non-color managed file, it is possible to set the Calibrated RGB mode to ignore color space profiles and simply work with the original, untreated image.
To set this mode, please follow the procedure mentioned below:

a) Open the Color Management tab of the Preference setting.
b) Turn on the "Nikon color management system" check box on the dialog.
c) Open the "RGB" tab.
d) Select the "Scanner RGB" for the calibrated RGB color. When Scanner RGB is selected, an ICC profile tag will not be embedded with the image file when the file is saved.
e) Quit NikonScan and launch again.

Scan speed may slow down when the color management system is on. This depends on the host computer processing speed and memory.
Also please note that in order to provide a more authentic "non-color managed" operational workflow:

- The image will not be compensated for the type of monitor in use. This compensation is normally applied when the color management system is turned on, however NikonScan will not apply the monitor compensation when the "Scanner RGB" is selected, even if the color management system is turned on.
- An ICC profile tag will not be embedded with an image file when the file is saved. This tag is normally applied when the color management system is turned on, however NikonScan will not embed an ICC profile tag when the "Scanner RGB" is selected, even if the color management system is turned on.

2.3. Using a SA-20, SA-21 Strip Film Adapter or SA-30 Roll Film Adapter
The following sections (the section 2.2.1 thru 2.2.3) describes tips for the SA-20, SA-21 and SA-30 film adapters.

2.3.1. Frame Boundary
Nikon Scan will automatically detect the edges of each frame. If, however, the Film Type setting is incorrect (e.g. Positive Film Type selected for a strip of negative images), this auto detect operation may not work properly. Please make sure that the Film Type is set correctly prior to performing any scans. Additionally, the thumbnail scan is an important step in aligning multiple frames for preview and main scans, and should be performed at least once prior to doing any preview scans or main scans. If it is not possible to perform a thumbnail scan, a preview scan should be performed as a minimum requirement.
Frames with dark images or content types can cause problems with frame edge detection. In this case, the thumbnail scan may give incorrect thumbnails. If the image appears to be offset, please use the "Adjust Boundary Offset" controls, located within the "Extras" tab, to change the scan offset. Continue to take preview scans until a satisfactory result is obtained.

2.3.2. Differences between thumbnail images and preview images
There is a slight difference between the thumbnail scan coverage area and the preview/main scan coverage area. As this is only a slight difference, there should be little or no consequences in the use of the scanner.
- When using a SA-21 Strip Film Adapter or a SA-30 Roll Film Adapter. The preview scan area as well as the main scan area covers slightly more area at the top and bottom of the images than the thumbnail scan area.
- When using a SA-20 Strip Film Adapter. The preview scan as well as the main scan area covers slightly less area at the top and bottom of the images than the thumbnail scan area.
(Top and bottom: when a target film is displayed vertically.)

2.3.3. Thumbnail display issue when using SA-30 Roll Film Adapter
A thumbnail image for the 40th frame might not be displayed when using a film strip that contains 40 frames or more. Please consult the section called "scanning short, long or damaged film strips" in the User Manual.

2.4. Frame and Mask
In order to cover the entire valid film area, the actual scanning area is larger than the film area in the holder. Because of this design, preview images and scanned images will always contain part of the frame or mask around the valid image area. Due to shape of the holders and mechanical tolerance of the masks, the valid image area may not be located in exactly the center of the preview or the scanned image. The frame may not always be consistent.

2.5. Digital ROC/GEM limitation when using FH-816/FH8G1 holders
Digital ROC and Digital GEM cannot be used when scanning 16mm film or microscope glass plates. Those functions will be disabled when using the FH-816 (16mm) and FH8G1 (medical slide) holders.

2.6. Multiple scanners
This version of NikonScan 3 does not support multiple scanners. Please connect only one Nikon scanner at any one time to the computer.

2.7. Hot plug operation
Although USB and IEEE1394 interfaces are known as "Hot plug" interfaces that allow the insertion or removal of the interface cable without shutting down the computer, please do not do this when the scanner is in operation. If a powered-on scanner is connected to a powered-off computer, DO NOT turn on the computer on while the LED indicator located on the scanner panel is flashing slowly. Failure to comply with this requirement may cause unexpected problems with the scanner hardware.

2.8. Switching the Nikon Color Management system
It is necessary to quit and to re-launch NikonScan 3 after turning the Color Management System on or off for the change to take effect.

2.9. Making the most of available memory
Please note following techniques that can be tried in order to minimize memory usage:
a) Reduce the number of preview images. Each preview takes up memory.
b) Use Calibrated RGB color space and avoid CMYK color space. CMYK has more channels and uses more memory.
c) When using the IA-20 (Advanced Photo System) adapter, do not use the thumbnail display: (use the index print supplied with the developed film instead).
d) ICE Cubed (Digital ICE, ROC and GEM) requires additional memory and results in longer scan times. Take care to de-select unless required.
e) Turn off Nikon Color Management system. Nikon CMS takes memory to handle calibrated color spaces. Turn off and use RGB instead of Calibrated RGB or CMYK.

2.10. Scanner Firmware Version (LS-2000 or Coolscan III only)
This version of Nikon Scan requires Version 1.3 or greater firmware to be installed in the LS-2000 or Coolscan III. The firmware version is displayed in the title bar of the Main Scan Window. If the firmware version is earlier (lower number) than 1.3, please update the firmware by using the Firmware Update Software, located in the "Firmware Update Software" folder on the Nikon Scan 3 CD-ROM. Please read the "Readme.txt" and the "Manual.pdf" files prior to updating the firmware.

2.11. FireWire driver update
The LS 4000 ED an updated new Apple FireWire driver to work under MacOS 9.0.4 running on a G3 Powerbook computer. This driver (called "FireWire Support"), must be version 2.4 or later. This driver software can be found in the Extensions folder, located in the system folder. Please check the version number of your driver by clicking on the Extension file icon and then pressing the Command key and letter "I" key at the same time.  The latest version of FireWire Support can be downloaded from the Apple web support site(s), if required. After downloading the file and saving it to a folder or your desktop, simply copy it into your Extensions folder and then shutdown and restart the computer.

2.12. Firewire Folder on the NikonScan 3 CD
There is a folder called "FireWire" on the NikonScan 3 CD. This folder contains driver software for the Firewire interface board that is shipped with the LS 40000 ED scanner. This interface board is suitable for G3 Desktop Macintosh models that do not have the Firewire interface. Please consult the manual that comes with the interface board and if necessary, please contact the manufacturer directly.

RATOC Systems International, Inc. Tech support
Open Monday-Friday, 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (PST)

Address: 1933 O'Toole Avenue Suite A109, San Jose, CA 95131, U.S.A.
Phone: (408)955-9400
Fax: (408)955-9402
E-mail: int-support@rexpccard.co.jp
Web: http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/


2.13. Scan Speed
Scan speed will vary depending upon the computer system environment. Turning off the Nikon Color Management System (CMS) and/or Digital ICE Cubed (ICE, ROC or GEM) may decrease scan times. Note that when you turn CMS off, you will need to restart NikonScan 3 for the change take effect.

2.14. Three-letter extensions for the exported Settings file.
When exporting settings as an external file from the buttons on the Tool Chest, the following extensions will be added at the end of file name.
".ncv" for Tone Curves
".ncc" for Scan Size
".nca" for Color Balance
".num" for Unsharp Mask
".nlv" for LCH editor
".nla" for Digital ICE Cubed

2.15. Plug-in and Application
NikonScan 3 can be used as a Stand-alone Application or as a Plug-in with Adobe PhotoShop. Only one instance of the program (Stand-alone Application or Plug-in) may be run at the same time. Launching both the Stand Alone Application and the Plug-in at the same time will cause an error.


3. Manual Errors

3.1. Viewing Information about the Image in the Document Window (Manual Page 94)

The following list of items described in the User Manual is incorrect.
Only the following items are displayed in the Document Window: Date and Time Captured, Film Type, Bit Depth, Multi-sample scanning state, Analog Gain and Digital Cubed (ICE, ROC, GEM) state.

3.2. Edit menu command (Manual Page 145)
Description for the Edit Menu Commands in the manual should be replaced with following: (Edit Menu Commands are displayed at the top of your screen when using NikonScan 3 application. It is not available when using plug-in with Adobe Photoshop.)

The following commands work for text boxes only; (e.g. file name text box in the file save dialog)
- Undo (Command + Z)
- Cut (Command + X)
- Paste (Command + V)
- Copy (Command + C)
- Clear (Del)

The Select All (Command+ A) command works for text boxes. Also it works as follows;

- To select all thumbnails when the Main Scan Window is active. (If the film strip has multi frames.)
- To select entire image area when a Document Window is active.

3.3. Default Value (Manual Page 127)
The Save To Disk function default is ON, even though the User Manual states that the default is OFF. (This setting determines if images are saved to the hard disk after batch scanning automatically.) The switch is located in the Batch Scan Tab page in the Preference settings.


4. File Versions
This release contains following files;
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       Nikon Scan Plugin 3.1               3.1.1.3005
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       Nikon Common Driver            2.0.2.3000
       Nikon LS40 Driver                     2.0.0.3000
       Nikon LS40 Shim                       2.0.0.3000
       Nikon LS40 USB Driver            2.0.0.3000
       Nikon LS4k Driver                     2.0.0.3000
       Nikon LS4k Expert                     2.0.0.3000
       Nikon LS4k Family                    2.0.0.3000

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Windows is a trademark of Microsoft corporation.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Adobe is a registered trademark, and Photoshop a trademark, of Adobe Systems, Inc.
Digital ICE cubed(TM),Digital ICE(TM),Digital ROC(TM) and Digital GEM(TM) are trademarks of Applied Science Fiction,Inc.
Digital ICE cubed(TM),Digital ICE(TM),Digital ROC(TM) and Digital GEM(TM) Technology are developed by Applied Science Fiction,Inc.
Other brand or product names are the trademarks or registered trade-marks of their respective holders.

September 28, 2001