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Chapter 1

Preparing the scanner

Summary of Contents for StudioScan II

Page 1: ...StudioScan II Owner s Guide ...

Page 2: ...rporated IBM PC AT and XT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Other product or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Copyright 1994 Agfa Gevaert N V All rights reserved All software and hardware described in this document are subject to change without any notice ...

Page 3: ...cking the Transparency Module 7 Connecting the Transparency Module 9 Testing the scanner 10 2 Installing the scanner 11 Important safety instructions 13 About SCSI devices 14 Changing the SCSI ID number 14 Installation for the Macintosh 15 Choosing a SCSI ID number 15 Connecting the scanner 16 Testing the connection 17 Installation for the PC 18 Which SCSI adapter card 18 Connecting the scanner 18...

Page 4: ...iv 4 Caring for your scanner 25 Cleaning the scanner 27 Replacing the fluorescent lamps 27 Replacing the fuse 27 Troubleshooting 29 Technical Information 31 Contents ...

Page 5: ...u Electromagnetic Interference The StudioScan II is designed to comply with FCC 20718 part 15 subpart B class B FCC Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfu...

Page 6: ...ved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 Shielded interface cables and AC power cord if any must be used in order to comply with the emission limits Canadian department of Communications This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation...

Page 7: ...nte Verletzungen hervorrufen Verwenden Sie nur sichere Standorte und beachten Sie die Aufstellhinweise des Herstellers 5 Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor Überhitzung schützt Sorgen Sie dafür daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden 6 Die Netzanschlußsteckdose muß aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit einen Schutzleiterkontakt haben 7 Durch die Lüftungsöffnun...

Page 8: ...viii Electromagnetic Interference The StudioScan II is designed to comply with VDE 0871 class B VDE 0875 level N ...

Page 9: ...ix Welcome Introduction ...

Page 10: ...x Introduction ...

Page 11: ...er software gives you a number of additional features that let you create special effects or reproduce even the most difficult originals The StudioScan II includes a built in SCSI interface which makes it very easy to connect the scanner to your Macintosh or PC The StudioScan II exists in different versions each submitted to different regulation approvals the North American version operates at vol...

Page 12: ...rmation provides specifications and lists additional accessories available for your StudioScan II About the FotoLook documentation Besides this Owner s Guide your StudioScan II comes with a documentation set for FotoLook In this documentation you can find information on how to install and use the FotoLook software Conventions The following conventions are used in this guide Note A note of this typ...

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Page 15: ...ything you re supposed to 1 Open the packing box and take out all the items 2 Check each item against Figure 1 to make sure that you have everything If something is missing contact your dealer or representative 3 Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials from the scanner Note Save the packing materials so that you can repack the scanner to protect it if you have to move it over long di...

Page 16: ...ion 220V Power cord International version Owner s and User s Guides 3 1 2 inch Macintosh disks 3 1 2 inch PC disks 25 50 pins SCSI cable STUDIOSCANII AGFA StudioScan II Unlock card External SCSI terminator Warranty and Registration card Figure 1 The contents of the packing box ...

Page 17: ...w in place so that you can relock it if you have to move the scanner over long distances Unlocking the scanner Locking the scanner If you need to transport the scanner over long distances you should first replace the shipping restraint This will protect the scanner s optical assembly from possible damage 1 Turn off your scanner 2 Turn on your scanner The Power indicator should light and the Ready ...

Page 18: ...k the scanner with the original packing materials to protect it Taking a closer look Now that you have the scanner out of the box take a closer look so that you re familiar with its parts Figure 3 and Figure 4 illustrate the locations of the different parts of your StudioScan II Document cover Glass plate Ready indicator Power indicator Figure 3 The top and right side of the scanner ...

Page 19: ...the items 2 Check each item against Figure 5 to make sure that you have everything If something is missing contact your dealer or representative 3 Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials from the Transparency Module 4 Fill out the Warranty and Registration card You will find the product serial number on the identity label on the rear of your Transparency Module Figure 4 The rear of t...

Page 20: ...10V Power cord North American version Regulation approval document Figure 5 The contents of the Transparency Module packing box Warranty and Registration card Note Save the packing materials so that you can repack the Transparency Module to protect it if you have to move it over long distances Transparency frame ...

Page 21: ...for instructions 1 Switch off the scanner and remove the scanner s Document Cover 2 Position the Transparency Module on the top of the scanner aligning the positioning holes at the top rear of the scanner 3 Plug the scanner connector cable into the scanner Scanner connector cable Figure 6 Connecting the Transparency Module Installing the Transparency Module ...

Page 22: ...e unlocked the locking screw 2 Connect the power cord to the scanner 3 Turn on the scanner The Power indicator lights up and the Ready indicator flashes briefly The scanning lamp turns on The scanner performs a self test after which the Ready indicator turns on If the Power and Ready indicators fail to light up during the self test refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting ...

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Page 25: ...r needs service or repair Place the scanner on a level surface To ensure proper ventilation allow a minimum of 10 cm free space around each side of the scanner and a minimum of 15 cm at the rear side of the scanner Any curative maintenance such as replacing the scanning lamp or fuse should be carried out by an authorized Agfa dealer Do not open the scanner housing as it contains high voltage areas...

Page 26: ...absorbs old signals traveling along the cables and keeps the path open for new signals The chain should never have more than two terminators one at each end It is important to remember that using too many or too few terminators may damage your SCSI devices Some SCSI devices have built in terminators and must therefore be placed at the beginning or end of your SCSI chain Note Your StudioScan II doe...

Page 27: ...first choose and set a SCSI ID number then connect the scanner to your Macintosh and lastly test the connection Choosing a SCSI ID number To find out which SCSI ID numbers are already assigned and which numbers are free you can use the Macintosh utility SCSI ID Checker You will find this utility on the Macintosh FotoLook disks 1 Copy the SCSI ID Checker to your Macintosh computer 2 Open the SCSI I...

Page 28: ...anner Before you connect the scanner to your Macintosh make sure your Macintosh and everything connected to it is turned off To connect your StudioScan II to your Macintosh 1 Connect the smaller end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI port on your Macintosh 2 If your scanner is the last device in your SCSI chain place the terminator on the 50 pin SCSI port of your scanner If your scanner is not the last...

Page 29: ...sh 1 Connect the power cord to the scanner For the country specific version Use the correct power cord for the voltage in your area The StudioScan II automatically adjusts to any AC electrical outlet rated from 100V to 240V For the North American version Use the correct power cord for the voltage in your area 2 Check that the SCSI cable s are properly connected 3 Turn on the scanner After a self t...

Page 30: ... install the card If you are using third party software check the documentation supplied with that software for the SCSI adapter cards supported Connecting the scanner Before you connect the scanner to your PC make sure your PC and everything connected to it is turned off 1 Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 1 and 6 For more information see Changing the SCSI ID number earlier in t...

Page 31: ...Turn on your PC In case of problems refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting You are now ready to install and configure Agfa s scanning software Please refer to the FotoLook documentation Installation for the PC ...

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Page 33: ...Chapter 3 Using the scanner ...

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Page 35: ...ate 3 Guide the top left corner of the original into the lower left 0 0 corner of the glass plate 4 Lower the document cover of the scanner Placing a transparent original You need the Transparency Module to scan transparent originals 1 Raise the Transparency Module 2 Place the transparency frame on the glass plate with the calibration hole facing the front of your scanner 3 Place the original that...

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Page 39: ...this may cause the liquid to penetrate the seams around the glass and contaminate the mirrors and lenses inside the scanner Replacing the fluorescent lamps The StudioScan II and Transparency Module lamps each have an average lifetime of 3000 hours Lamp replacement must only be carried out by an authorized Agfa dealer Return the scanner in its original packing to your dealer for service Warning Do ...

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Page 41: ...ave the scanner on for several minutes to let it warm up Turn the power off then immediately on again If both lights still go off contact your dealer The scanner or Transparency Module lamp flickers dims or fails to come on The scanning lamp is failing or has failed and needs to be changed Contact your dealer The power indicator fails to light up Verify the power connection to the scanner Check th...

Page 42: ...ses the problem The scanner driver software returns a Scanner not ready or similar message Verify the power connection to the scanner Check that the power switch is turned on Check the Installation procedure to see if you followed the instructions Pay special attention to the setting of the SCSI ID number Verify the terminators and the cables If there is a problem with a cable or with the SCSI boa...

Page 43: ...th 10 bits per color Scanning speed Calibration 5 s per color Line art 5 ms per line Halftone 5 ms per line Gray scale 5 ms per line Color 17 ms per line Scanning area Minimum 1 line 2 pixels in gray scale and color 16 pixels in line art Maximum 8 5 x 14 Lamp 8W daylight fluorescent light with 2000 hours life time in average field conditions Warm up time 30 seconds Power supply Line voltage 100 to...

Page 44: ...ency stable Maximum resolution 400 dpi Horizontal x 800 dpi Vertical optical Scanning area Maximum 8 x 10 Lamp 8W cool white fluorescent light with 2000 hours life time in average field conditions Power supply Input 100 to 250 volts Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Output 12 volts DC 24 W Interface 15 pin cable with connector to scanner Dimensions Length 543 mm Width 339 5 mm Height 63 5 mm Weight 4 7 kg Env...

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