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lines printed on the holder to line up the image. Handle the clear plastic layer only 

by the edges to avoid fingerprints. Curl the plastic layer back and slip the front edge 

into Flextight’s foil holder. 

9.   Lay the top layer of the holder down flat over the original. 

•   For the reflective holder, note the four metal pegs (the top two are shown as 

A

 and 

C

 in the figure below); make sure that the clear plastic sheet is pressed all the way 

down over all four pegs. Note also the two curved tabs at the top of the holder (

B

 in 

the figure below); the clear sheet must slip under each of these tabs, as shown. 

10.  Go to your computer and follow the directions given in the FlexColor software 

manual to take a preview, make settings, and take the final scan. Alternatively you 

can press the scan button on the light table. This will initiate a 3F scan according to 

your 3F settings. 

 Resolutions 

True Resolutions 
The table below shows the max. resolutions (in ppi) available with each of the original 

holders when scanning in True Resolutions mode. 

Original  

 

 

Max. resolution (ppi) at full scanning width. 

35 mm Portrait   

 

8000 (Flextight X5) 6300 (Flextight X1)

35 mm Landscape  

 

5000 

45 x 60 mm  Portrait  

 

4000 

60 x 60 - 60 x 70 mm  

 

3200 

4” x 5” Portrait    

 

2040 

A4 Portrait  

 

 

960 

Table 1: True Resolutions   

A

B

C

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Summary of Contents for Flextight X5

Page 1: ...User Manual Flextight X5 X1 English v 1 5 ...

Page 2: ...ectrical Requirements Installation Procedure FireWire Interface Operating Instructions 9 Resolutions 10 True Resolutions Calibrating the Scanner 11 Focus Calibration 12 White Calibration for Reflectives 13 The Light Tubes 14 Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner 16 Disposal 16 Technical Specifications 16 FCC Notice 17 CE Declaration of conformity 18 Flextight X1 18 Flextight X5 19 ...

Page 3: ...om profes sional photographers and production environments alike Developed around Hasselblad s patented virtual drum design and flexible magnetic holder and incorporating a 3x8000 optic CCD sensor and a Linos Rodenstock lens both scanners are fast easy to use and offer unparalleled image quality They also feature a new time saving facility an Auto Scan button which with one press automati cally de...

Page 4: ...d moving parts that can cause injury System requirements Below are the basic hardware requirements for the PC or Macintosh system to which the scanner is to be connected For information about the processor operating system RAM and harddisk requirements please refer to the Software Reference manual that comes with the FlexColor software Screen resolution of minimum 800 x 600 pixels with true colors...

Page 5: ...urn the unit on off F Power indicator Green Remains lit when ready to scan Flashes when first installed to indicate that firmware must be loaded it will be loaded automatically when you run FlexColor G Motor drive indicator Yellow Lights when the scanner is repositioning the optics to scan in a new format or when drum is repositioning H Scan indicator Red Lights when scanning Do not touch the scan...

Page 6: ... the optics that focuses the image of the original on the CCD sensor F Upper light source Illuminates reflective originals Flextigh X5 only G Prism module Focuses the light from various angles and thereby removes or heavily reduces dust and scratches in the scanned image Flextigh X5 only H Lower light source Illuminates transparent originals I Drum Rotates the original into the scanner and transpo...

Page 7: ...se Flextight with any power source outside the specified range The scanner and all devices attached to the scanner computer moni tor FireWire devices etc must be grounded i e use a three point electrical connec tion Note that the power supply may emit a low hissing sound when plugged in but not connected to the scanner This is normal and will not damage the power supply or scanner Installation pro...

Page 8: ...nner in the direction of the arrow B 2 While maintaining this pulling action raise the table until it is in the hori zontal position as in the illustration or a little higher Note that it requires a simultaneous pulling and raising action to reach this correct position 3 Finally push the table gently back towards the scanner in the direction of arrow C ensuring that both of the protruding lugs D s...

Page 9: ...ectangular holes at the holder s leading edge These codes combined with the scanner s abili ty to detect the feed table position ensure that the scanner will not operate unless the feed table position matches the selected original holder 6 Place the original holder K with the slotted tab facing into the scanner For transparencies the flexible magnetic retaining flap must face upwards For reflectiv...

Page 10: ...w the clear sheet must slip under each of these tabs as shown 10 Go to your computer and follow the directions given in the FlexColor software manual to take a preview make settings and take the final scan Alternatively you can press the scan button on the light table This will initiate a 3F scan according to your 3F settings Resolutions True Resolutions The table below shows the max resolutions i...

Page 11: ...m mechanism The focus calibration is stored in the scanners flash PROM so it is retained when you move the scanner to a new computer See Focus Calibration on page 12 for more information White calibration is only required for reflective scans it is done automatically for transparencies During calibration the scanner scans a white target to establish the white point along the full length of the sca...

Page 12: ... Focus Calibration 1 Locate the Focus sheet that came with your scanner It is a 8 x 9 cm 3 x 3 5 square of transparent black and white film 2 Mount the film into the 6 x 6 original holder with the text reading normally as shown Place the sheet as straight as possible Use the scanners light table grid and the corners marked on the sheet to help align it 3 Select Focus Calibration from the Maintenan...

Page 13: ...19 x 219 mm 8 6 x 8 6 If you have lost the white calibration sheet then you can use a flat non textured perfectly white piece of paper of the same dimensions 2 Your scanner came with several clear plastic layers for the reflective original holder If you have used the reflective holder before make sure that there are no finger prints or other marks on the plastic layer Replace the layer with a new ...

Page 14: ...re proceeding 3 Remove the two allen screws A one in each side using a 2 5 mm Allen key Do not remove any other screws 4 Press the back panel down app 5 mm and lift out using the handle B 5 Turn the feed table to upright position 6 Locate the tube to be replaced and dismount the plug C 7 Remove the defective tube Press the flaps backwards to release the tube E Pull the tube gently out of the holde...

Page 15: ...PRESS PULL OUT PULL OUT PRESS A B D C E G H F A 15 ...

Page 16: ...nction switch on off switch Status indicator LED s Drum Force 1 kg 2 2 lbs Operating Environment Operating Temperature 10 35 C 50 95 F Recommended Working Temperature 10 25 C 50 77 F Humidity 20 80 RH no condensation Storage Environment Temperature 0 50 C 32 122 F Relative humidity 20 80 RH no condensation Originals Transparencies from 35 mm to 4 x 5 inches 1 mm thick Reflectives up to 220 x 310 m...

Page 17: ...en 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 with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interfer ence in which case the user will be required to correct the i...

Page 18: ...CE Declaration of conformity 18 ...

Page 19: ...CE Declaration of conformity 19 ...

Page 20: ... commitment by Hasselblad AB Hasselblad AB assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Hasselblad AB assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a result of using Hasselblad software or products Hasselblad Imacon FlexColor and Flextight are trademarks of Hasselblad AB Macintosh Mac OS and FireWire are regi...

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