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CHROMA 8040, 6040, 3040

Wide Format Color Scanner

Operator’s Guide

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Page 1: ...CHROMA 8040 6040 3040 Wide Format Color Scanner Operator s Guide...

Page 2: ...or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher Contex A S reserves the right to modify the information given in this p...

Page 3: ...our Wide Format Color Scanner It assumes basic knowledge of your computer and operating system and does not repeat material from their documentation SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC or supported workstation The...

Page 4: ...p 4 2 4 5 Diagnostic Indicator 4 2 5 Original s Insertion Slot 5 1 5 1 Rulers 5 1 5 2 Scanning Thick Media 5 2 5 3 Removing the Original Pressure Platen 5 5 6 Installation 6 1 6 1 Set up the scan stat...

Page 5: ...ROMA specifications 8 1 9 Appendix B Regulations 9 1 9 1 FCC Regulations 9 1 9 2 EC Regulations 9 2 10 Appendix C Program License Agreement 10 1 11 Appendix D Important Safety Instructions 11 1 12 App...

Page 6: ...IV...

Page 7: ...inch 15mm thick originals such as foamboards gatorboards etc The CHROMA Color Scanner together with a large format ink jet printer forms the perfect large format digital copier Embedded on the fly co...

Page 8: ...programs Mapping GIS Geographic Information Systems The Wide Format Color Scanner scans maps and drawings for input and editing in GIS systems An important advantage is the built in color feature extr...

Page 9: ...Introduction 1 3 Figure 1 1 The CHROMA Large Format Color Scanner...

Page 10: ...inal sizes in 24 bit RGB color feature extracted or indexed graytone and raster modes Digital Image Processing includes 2D Sharpening and softening Color Feature Extraction 2D Adaptive Thresholding Sc...

Page 11: ...ning filters provides enhancement of fine details and reduction in moire effects when scanning halftone originals Color calibration to international standards with the ANSI IT 8 color reference card d...

Page 12: ...gic ADL Scanning modes 16 million colors 24 bit RGB 8 bit and 4 bit indexed color 8 bit and 4 bit feature extracted color 8 bit graytone B W raster fixed 2D Adaptive threshold and black white dithered...

Page 13: ...raction tools you can automatically generate and edit color look up tables for downloading into the scanner s built in feature extraction engine The intuitive user interface includes Color Wheel and C...

Page 14: ...the Adobe Photoshop program by enabling access to Wide Format Scanning You install the program into Adobe Photoshop s plug in folder and just select the application through Photoshop s File menu WIDEc...

Page 15: ...palette greatly reduces the data volume increases scan speed and minimizes disk storage requirements by only requiring 8 bit per color pixel compared with 24 bit in true color mode 3 3 Feature extract...

Page 16: ...on Halftoning 2D Background suppression 2D Auto edge enhancement and 2D Adaptive thresholding The copy modes are ideal scanning wide format documents that are intended for re printing The ADL Error Di...

Page 17: ...in the desired sharpened edges without creating the unwanted noise Both filters can be set at different levels for ultimate control of effects The B W Copy Normal scanning mode incorporates 2D Auto ed...

Page 18: ...side aligned insertion at the ruler s zero mark and below the slot are the standard size markings used with centered insertion The following table shows the number of pixels RGB triplets per line resu...

Page 19: ...positioned Now press the Feed Forward key A and the drawing moves into the start of scan position if auto load is selected in WIDEimage loading will take place automatically The Ready indicator stays...

Page 20: ...has been suspended for about two hours This may happen when operating the scanner in Extended Thickness mode over an longer period of time In these cases the Original Pressure Platen should be return...

Page 21: ...Operator Panel and Indicators 4 3 C A D E F B Figure 4 1 Operator Panel...

Page 22: ...e top ruler corresponds to right side aligned original feeding Below the ruler are marked common original sizes for guidance with optional centered feeding Insertion alignment of originals right side...

Page 23: ...x A0 34 0 862mm 9 4 Maximum ScanWidth of scanner 40 0 1016mm Maximum Media size of scanner 51 5 1310mm The required setting for an original drawing can be measured with the original inserted into the...

Page 24: ...Insertion Slot cover and slide the media thickness adjustments found at each side to the same setting The media thickness can be set in the following steps corresponding to the indications on the righ...

Page 25: ...ner Setup dialog The modified stitching setup is only active in the extended media thickness positions and not in the Normal Position where the standard stitching setting is used To modify the stitchi...

Page 26: ...down the platen fixture while sliding the left and right extended media thickness adjustment sliders fully towards the middle of the platen This allows you to fully disengage them from the scanner an...

Page 27: ...5 6 Original s Insertion Slot A small locking pin will keep the slider in the exit position to facilitate removal and insertion of the pressure platen...

Page 28: ...t register You should not place the scanner in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 6 2 Smart Card Check that the scanner Smart Card is correctly installed contact side downwa...

Page 29: ...our scanner The interface kit contains detailed documentation for installing the SCSI host adapter board and the SCSI driver Note If your PC already has a built in SCSI board you might be able to use...

Page 30: ...g system described in the driver documentation that came with your interface kit 6 4 3 Step 3 Connect the scanner to the PC 1 Be sure to disconnect the power cable from the scanner If power runs throu...

Page 31: ...ing performance is obtained with only one device on the SCSI bus However if your configuration requires more than one device on the bus you may need to change the DIL switch settings The factory defau...

Page 32: ...nd remove the Smart Card Important Remember to reinsert the Smart Card when finished setting the DIL switches and before turning power on 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 ON OFF 6 SCSI Device Address SCAN SCSI 0 A 0 B T...

Page 33: ...o 1 OFF ON ON SCSI device no 2 ON OFF ON SCSI device no 3 OFF OFF ON SCSI device no 4 ON ON OFF SCSI device no 5 OFF ON OFF SCSI device no 6 ON OFF OFF SCSI device no 7 OFF OFF OFF Factory Default SCS...

Page 34: ...ON Host Computer SCSI CD ROM SCSI C The Scanner is not the last device on the SCSI bus SCANNER Switch 4 must be OFF Host Computer SCSI CD ROM SCSI Must be terminated Note If the scanner is connected t...

Page 35: ...scanner is inaccessible Important For normal scanning make sure that none of the troubleshooting and test control switches are on 6 5 Installation Verification Turn on the power to the computer and th...

Page 36: ...your installation it is important that you run your first maintenance session before working with the scanner Shipping and transportation of your scanner from the factory may have affected the camera...

Page 37: ...must always be preceded by cleaning and camera alignment to get reliable calibration results The tools for scanner maintenance including the Maintenance sheet for alignment and calibration were suppl...

Page 38: ...do not use abrasives acetone benzene or fluids that contain these chemicals Do not spray liquids directly onto the scanner glass plate or anywhere else in the scanner 4 Clean the white platen The whi...

Page 39: ...down on the metal safety buttons to let the two sliders move back and lock the platen into place Close the scanner cover 6 Keep out dust and reduce maintenance time Cover your scanner with the plastic...

Page 40: ...nner on and the warm up time will ensure that light conditions and camera heights have stabilized 1 Remove the front streamer The camera alignment holes are behind the front streamer Lift the end and...

Page 41: ...point arrow with the scanner s midpoint arrow and feed the chart into the scanner 5 Load the alignment status for Camera A The scanner will immediately start scanning the chart and display the alignme...

Page 42: ...a is aligned when the arrow turns to a green checkmark 7 Move on to the next camera Select Next in the wizard and repeat the step above to align the cameras The Wizard will take you through each of th...

Page 43: ...the scanner has been turned on for at least one hour prior to calibrating Slight light intensity changes and camera shifting can occur just after turning the scanner on and the warm up time will ensu...

Page 44: ...d out of direct light 7 4 Camera Out of Light Error The camera out of light error is shown by simultaneous blinking of both the Diagnostic and Warm Up Wait indicators The camera out of light error occ...

Page 45: ...wise 2 Turn the scanner power off and then on If the error still shows turn the height adjustment screw sixteen turns counterclockwise 3 Turn the scanner power off and then on If the error still shows...

Page 46: ...White line mode X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Color Adjustment 3x3 matrix multiplier Independent RGB tone curves Gamma Independent black and white point setting X X X X X X X X X Sensors Triple tri li...

Page 47: ...inst harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance wi...

Page 48: ...9 2 B Regulations 9 2 EC Regulations...

Page 49: ...ulations 9 3 Supplementary Information Warning This is a class A product I a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate meas...

Page 50: ...rmination to destroy the program together with all copies modifications and merged portions in any form Limited Warranty This program is provided as is without warranty of any kind either stated or im...

Page 51: ...t apply to you General You may not sublicense assign or transfer the license of the program except as expressly provided in this Agreement Any attempt otherwise to sublicense assign or transfer any of...

Page 52: ...w anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate the scanner where persons will walk on the cord F If an extension cord is used with the scanner make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of the...

Page 53: ...has been spilled into the scanner If the scanner has been exposed to rain or water If the scanner does not operate normally when operating instructions are followed then adjust only those controls tha...

Page 54: ...ion verification 6 4 JETimage 2 4 Liquid cleaners 11 1 Operating Modes 3 1 Operator Panel 4 1 Paper Feed Forward Key 4 1 Pixel Distance 3 3 Power On indicator 4 2 Power source 11 1 Pressure Platen 5 6...

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