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SnapScan™ e25

Owner’s Guide

Preface

This chapter gives you information about SnapScan and about

How to Use This Online Guide

Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner

“Preparing the Scanner” explains how to prepare your SnapScan for installation.

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner for PC

This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your PC.

Chapter 3: Configuring Buttons on Your PC

This chapter shows you how to configure your SnapScan Buttons on your PC.

Chapter 4: Installing the Scanner for Macintosh

This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your Macintosh computer.

Chapter 5: Configuring Buttons on Your Macintosh Computer

This chapter shows you how to configure your SnapScan Buttons on your Macintosh
computer.

Chapter 6: Making Your First Scan

Here you find instructions on how to place reflective originals on the glass plate of your
scanner.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

“Troubleshooting” can be helpful when you come across problems.

Appendix B: Technical Information

This appendix provides specifications for your SnapScan.

Appendix C: Regulation Compliance

This appendix gives you information about safety regulations and electromagnetic
compatibility.

Summary of Contents for SnapScan e25

Page 1: ...anner for Macintosh This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your Macintosh computer Chapter 5 Configuring Buttons on Your Macintosh Computer This chapter shows you how to configure your SnapScan Buttons on your Macintosh computer Chapter 6 Making Your First Scan Here you find instructions on how to place reflective originals on the glass plate of your scanner Appendix A Troubleshoot...

Page 2: ...ademark of the Corel Corporation IBM PC is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation Readiris Pro is a registered trademark of I R I S Other product or company names are trademarks or registered tradem...

Page 3: ...stalling Additional Software 18 Chapter 3 Configuring Buttons on Your PC 19 Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration 20 Modifying an Existing Configuration 21 Creating a New Configuration 24 Modifying the ScanWise Settings 27 Chapter 4 Installing the Scanner for Macintosh 29 Minimum System Requirements 30 Installing the Image Editing Software 30 Installing the Scanner Software 31 Connecting th...

Page 4: ...Information 48 Appendix C Regulation Compliance 49 Safety Regulations 50 UL Safety Statement 50 TÜV Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 50 Electromagnetic Compatibility 51 Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement 51 Industry Canada Class A and B Label Requirements 51 Declaration of Conformity SnapScan e25 52 ...

Page 5: ...Preface 5 Preface About SnapScan Environmental Requirements Precautions Cleaning Your Scanner How to Use This Online Guide How to Print This Guide ...

Page 6: ...re SnapScan gives you easy access to high quality color scans The scanner driver software gives you a number of additional features to create special effects or to reproduce even the most difficult originals In order to enhance the user friendliness the SnapScan is fitted with three buttons It is possible to customize the functions of the buttons by assigning other actions to them The document cov...

Page 7: ...for excessive periods of time The warmth of the scanner may cause them to deteriorate For safety reasons never use extension cables for the AC adapter Caution For safety reasons besides the personal maintenance mentioned in this Owner s Guide do not try to remove any mechanical parts or any electronic components from your scanner If your scanner needs service our dealer and service offices are ava...

Page 8: ...lick on the page search for a part of a word a complete word or multiple words print the document Note Due to rescaling some of the screen shots included in this document may appear unclear when displayed at 100 magnification You can view these screen shots more clearly by using the Zoom tool to increase the default magnification How to Print This Guide 1 Choose Page Setup from the File menu 2 Cho...

Page 9: ... 1 Preparing the Scanner 9 Chapter 1 Preparing the Scanner This chapter helps you to prepare your SnapScan for installation Unpacking the Scanner Taking a Closer Look Changing the Handle Unlocking the Scanner ...

Page 10: ...r dealer 3 Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials from the scanner Note Do not throw away the packing materials They can be useful to protect the scanner during later transport Taking a Closer Look When you have taken the scanner out of the box take a closer look at its parts The following figures illustrate the different parts of your SnapScan 1 Replaceable handle 2 Adjustable docu...

Page 11: ... scanner 1 Power connector 2 USB Port labeled with the USB icon to make a connection to your computer Changing the Handle It is possible to customize your SnapScan by changing its handle 1 Rotate the handle counterclockwise to remove it 2 To place a new handle slide the handle in the correct position and rotate it clockwise ...

Page 12: ...g screw in the direction of Your scanner is unlocked Note If you want to transport your scanner you have to lock it To do this first connect the AC adapter to the scanner so that its optical assembly moves to its home position Then rotate the locking screw in the direction of and disconnect the scanner Your scanner is now locked and ready for transportation Caution Make sure to install the ScanWis...

Page 13: ...or PC 13 Chapter 2 Installing the Scanner for PC This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your PC Minimum System Requirements Installing the Scanner Software Connecting the Scanner to Your PC Installing Additional Software ...

Page 14: ... of RAM 64 MB of RAM is recommended A CD ROM drive Windows 98 ScanWise is compatible with all IBM PCs and compatibles running Windows 98 2000 The amount of disk space available on your PC determines the number and the size of the images that you can scan Make sure that you have enough free storage space on your hard disk You need about two times the size of the image to scan edit and save it ...

Page 15: ...row or move the slider to about ScanWise A demonstration of ScanWise will start 5 Click the dotted right arrow or move the slider to Install 6 Click Acrobat Reader to start the installation You need Acrobat Reader to read the documentation 7 Follow the instructions on your screen When the installation is finished the Install screen appears again 8 Click ScanWise to start the Installation 9 Follow ...

Page 16: ...e database FAQ 3 Online manuals and documentation 4 Access to third party software support sites 2 Personalized one to one technical support Agfa assists you online if you have additional questions about technical issues 3 Automatic e mail notification Agfa notifies you immediately when new software and upgrades are available for downloading Note For support issues go to http support agfa com Note...

Page 17: ...ocking the Scanner before connecting it to the electric outlet 1 Connect the plug of the AC adapter to your scanner 2 Connect one end of your USB cable to the USB port on your scanner Make sure you connect the correct plug as shown in the figure above 3 Plug the adapter in the wall outlet 4 Connect the other end of your USB cable to a USB port on your computer Make sure you connect it to the corre...

Page 18: ... follow the instructions on your screen To install additional software insert the Corel Print Office 2000 for Windows CD ROM and follow the instructions on your screen If the Installer Program does not appear automatically double click the Setup exe file on your CD ROM For a general overview of the possible workflows please consult the Navigation Map which is supplied with your scanner ...

Page 19: ...nfiguring Buttons on Your PC 19 Chapter 3 Configuring Buttons on Your PC Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration Modifying an Existing Configuration Creating a New Configuration Modifying the ScanWise Settings ...

Page 20: ... into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu The Configure Buttons window appears a Print button b ScanWise button c E mail button 3 Click the drop down list next to the e mail button 4 Select Scan Image to File autoselect 5 Click OK Pushing the e mail button will send the scanned image to a file i...

Page 21: ...Scan The following example will show you how this is done In this example we will change the settings of the e mail button into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file instead of to your mail recipient 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu The Configure Buttons window appears a Print button b ScanWise button c E mail button ...

Page 22: ...2 3 Click Organize The Organize Actions window appears The Organize Actions window displays all predefined and user defined configurations Note Remove will be enabled when a user defined action is selected The default actions cannot be removed ...

Page 23: ...erent drop down menus b The resolution depends on the choice of destination c The output dimensions can be managed via the Dimension drop down list Note There are several options to edit the existing configuration For more information see Modifying the ScanWise Settings 6 Click Save As The Save Action Configuration window appears 7 Enter the name of your configuration 8 Click OK You return to the ...

Page 24: ...o your mail recipient Note For low quality originals originals that are too bright or too dark we advise you to select the PhotoGenie check box which will enhance the colors Creating a New Configuration It is possible to create a new configuration and assign it to one of the three buttons of your SnapScan The following example will show you how this is done In this example we will create a new con...

Page 25: ...5 3 Click Organize The Organize Actions window appears The Organize Actions window displays all predefined and user defined configurations Note Remove will be enabled when a user defined action is selected The default actions cannot be removed ...

Page 26: ...n c The output dimensions can be managed via the Dimension drop down list Note There are several options to create a new configuration For more information see Modifying the ScanWise Settings 5 Select the settings that you want to apply 6 Click Save As The Save Action Configuration window appears 7 Enter the name of your configuration 8 Click OK You return to the Organize Actions window and your c...

Page 27: ...s There are several options to edit an existing configuration or to create a new one In the Settings For window following options are available Original Type Destination Selection and Color Mode These options can be changed using the different drop down menus Use PhotoGenie Select the check box Use PhotoGenie if you want to activate the PhotoGenie software that will enhance both color and detail o...

Page 28: ...ange click the Dimension drop down list A list of additional options will appear Select the dimension width or height you want to specify Enter the desired range and select the correct unit from the drop down list The Keep original size selection will keep the original size of the image ...

Page 29: ...the Scanner for Macintosh This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your Macintosh Minimum System Requirements Installing the Image Editing Software Installing the Scanner Software Connecting the Scanner to the Macintosh Computer Installing Additional Software ...

Page 30: ... higher Installing the Image Editing Software 1 Disable the virus protection software You can turn it off in the Extensions Manager Control Panel or you can drag the software out of the System Folder Note After installing enable the virus protection software again 2 Restart your computer 3 Insert the CD ROM of Corel Print Office 2000 for Macintosh 4 Double click the Corel Print Office 2000 icon 5 ...

Page 31: ...Click the dotted right arrow or move the slider to about ScanWise A demonstration of ScanWise will start 6 Click the dotted right arrow or move the handle to Install 7 Click Acrobat Reader to start the installation 8 Follow the instructions on your screen When Acrobat Reader is installed you will be asked to restart your computer 9 Click ScanWise to start the installation 10 Follow the instruction...

Page 32: ...ort Agfa assists you online if you have additional questions about technical issues 3 Automatic e mail notification Agfa notifies you immediately when new software and upgrades are available for downloading Note For support issues go to http support agfa com Note For the latest information consult the ScanWise Read Me File When the installation is finished you are ready to connect your scanner to ...

Page 33: ...he AC adapter to your scanner 2 Plug the adapter cable in the wall outlet 3 Connect one end of your USB cable to the USB port on your scanner Make sure you connect the correct plug as shown in the figure above 4 Connect the other end of your USB cable to a USB port on your computer Make sure you connect it to the correct port as shown in the figure below A USB port is marked with the USB icon Inst...

Page 34: ...s on Your Macintosh Computer 34 Chapter 5 Configuring Buttons on Your Macintosh Computer Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration Modifying an Existing Configuration Creating a New Configuration Modifying the ScanWise Settings ...

Page 35: ...utton into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu The Configure Buttons window appears a Print button b ScanWise button c E mail button 3 Click the drop down list next to the e mail button 4 Select Scan Image to File autoselect 5 Click OK Pushing the e mail button will send the scanned image to a f...

Page 36: ...our SnapScan The following example will show you how this is done In this example we will change the settings of the e mail button into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file instead of to your mail recipient 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu The Configure Buttons window appears a Print button b ScanWise button c E mail button ...

Page 37: ...ill be enabled when a user defined action is selected The default actions cannot be removed 4 Select Scan Image to File autoselect 5 Click Edit to modify the selected configuration The Settings For window appears a All predefined settings are available via the different drop down menus b The resolution depends on the choice of destination c The output dimensions can be managed via the Dimension dr...

Page 38: ... Actions list 10 Click Close You return to the Configure Buttons window 11 Select the name that you have given to your configuration from the drop down list next to the e mail button 12 Click OK Pushing the e mail button will send the scanned image to a file instead of to your mail recipient Note For low quality originals originals that are too bright or too dark we advise you to select the PhotoG...

Page 39: ...are 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu The Configure Buttons window appears a Print button b ScanWise button c E mail button 3 Click Organize The Organize Actions window appears The Organize Actions window displays all predefined and user defined configurations Note Remove will be enabled when a user defined action is selected The default actions cannot be removed ...

Page 40: ...stination c The output dimensions can be managed via the Dimension drop down list Note There are several options to create a new configuration For more information see Modifying the ScanWise Settings 5 Select the settings that you want to apply 6 Click Save As The Save Action Configuration window appears 7 Enter the name of your configuration 8 Click OK You return to the Organize Actions window an...

Page 41: ... Settings There are several options to edit the existing configuration or to create a new one In the Settings For window following options are available Original Type Destination Selection and Color Mode These options can be changed using the different drop down menus Use PhotoGenie Select the check box Use PhotoGenie if you want to activate the PhotoGenie software that will enhance both color and...

Page 42: ...d output range click the Dimension drop down list A list of additional options will appear Select the dimension width or height you want to specify Enter the desired range and select the correct unit from the popup list The Keep original size selection will keep the original size of the image ...

Page 43: ...late position them as close to the center line as possible to optimize the quality 2 Close the document cover of the scanner Note The adjustable document cover makes it possible to scan from books and magazines When you put a thick original on the reflective glass plate the document cover adapts to the thickness of the original 3 For PC In the Start menu select Programs Agfa ScanWise to open the S...

Page 44: ...nsult the ScanWise Application Guide and the Agfa Contacts on your Agfa ScanWise CD ROM After installation you can access these documents via the Start menu on your PC or via the ScanWise icon on the desktop of your Macintosh Note If you encounter problems please consult the ScanWise Read Me file on your computer or Appendix A Troubleshooting in this Owner s Guide ...

Page 45: ...canner MACINTOSH ONLY If the scanner driver cannot find the scanner a message appears telling you that no scanner is connected Check if the scanner is connected with the USB cable to your computer and that the AC adapter is plugged in It can always happen that a USB port is damaged therefore try the other USB port of your computer Open the Apple System Profiler that you find under the menu Click t...

Page 46: ...nager carry out the following instructions 1 Restart your computer 2 Enable the USB controller in the BIOS settings Caution Changing your computer s BIOS settings is at your own risk It should be done by system administrators and experienced users only If you are not familiar with these tasks ask your computer dealer to do this for you You typically do this by pressing a key combination during the...

Page 47: ... for Windows Some configuration examples If you are using MS Outlook Express v4 x and it does not show up in the ScanWise destination list choose Options in the Tools menu in Outlook Express and make sure that the following items are checked Make Outlook Express my default e mail program Make Outlook Express my default Simple MAPI client This should solve the problem If you are using MS Outlook Ex...

Page 48: ... bits for gray 36 bits for color Scanning speed line art 3 8 ms line gray 3 8 ms line color 12 ms line Maximum scanning area 216 x 297 mm 8 5 x 11 7 Lamp for reflective scanning Cold cathode AC adapter Input voltage Input frequency 100 to 240 V 47 to 63 Hz Power consumption 25 W Scanner dimensions length 432 mm 17 width 273 mm 10 8 height 70 mm 2 8 weight 2 5 kg 5 5 lb Interface USB port Transmiss...

Page 49: ...nce Safety Regulations UL Safety Statement TÜV Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Electromagnetic Compatibility Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Industry Canada Class A and B Label Requirements Declaration of Conformity SnapScan e25 ...

Page 50: ...den sollten Sie nur Zuberhörteile verwenden die vom Hersteller zugelassen sind Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen Verwenden Sie nur sichere Standorte und beachten Sie die Aufstellhinweise des Herstellers Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor...

Page 51: ...adio 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 Inc...

Page 52: ...with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC 93 68 EEC The product SnapScan e25 complies with the following standards EN 60950 1992 A1 1993 Complies with the requirements of the EMC directive 89 336 EEC The product SnapScan e25 complies with the following standards EN 55022 class B EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 The product is marked with the CE marking Per Säve Vice pres...

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