Step 2. Place original on the holder Place the film in the film holder. Two types of film holders are supplied with your film scanner. You can select the appropriate film holder that fits the type of your film: Note: When you place the film/slide in the filmstrip/slide holder, make sure that the film/slide is free from dust. You may also want to check that the film/slide is cleaned properly. If you want to scan a filmstrip: You can use the filmstrip holder (the holder with 6 rectangular lattices