Configuration and Setup
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3.5 Physical Placement of the Scanner
Please follow the guidelines below for optimal safety, scanner functionality, and scanning results.
Physical placement of the scanner:
With Scanner:
FLEX50i
Your wide format flatbed scanner should be placed on a stabile, level and completely flat (plane) surface
such as a sturdy table. If convenient, you can place the backend of the scanner against a wall. The lid will
not open all the way back and stops at an approximate 65
0
angle.
It is very important to follow the instructions below to ensure the scanner is setup with optimal stability and
without tension on the scanner
’
s frame. Failure to do so can produce poor scanning results and cause
damage to the scanner device over time.
The scanner rests on feet placed at the bottom of the scanner. There are 3 fixed feet and 2 adjustable feet
(total of 5 feet). See the instructions below for feet adjustment.
Adjustment of the scanner
’
s feet for sturdy placement
1. The two outer feet closest to the operator
’
s panel side are adjustable. The middle foot on the
same side and the two feet on the other side are fixed. See the illustration below.
2. The 2 adjustable feet should be positioned (tightened) all the way up when setting up the
scanner on its new surface. They are delivered in that position from the manufacturer.
3. The 2 adjustable feet (in their original position as described in step 2) are slightly shorter than the
3 fixed feet. Therefore the scanner will at first rest only on the 3 fixed feet (1 on the operator
panel side and 2 on the opposite side).
4. Use a screwdriver or an alternative long slim object to access and rotate the 2 adjustable feet
until they touch the surface so all 5 feet are in contact with it.
5. If the scanner is moved, the 2 adjustable feet must be retightened to their original (shortest)
position and the steps above must be repeated.
2 adjustable feet
Original position must be all the way up (shortest feet)
3 fixed feet
