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The Polaroid SprintScan 45 multi-format film scanner allows
you to capture and convert film images into electronic files
that you can edit and incorporate into your documents and
presentations. The scanner can be connected to a Macintosh
computer, or an IBM-compatible computer with a SCSI host
adapter installed (see page 2-6).

For Macintosh users, the SprintScan 45 is shipped with a soft-
ware plug-in that allows you to acquire images in any Adobe
PhotoShop plug-in compliant application, then edit and print
them from within the application. For users of the Windows
operating system, the SprintScan 45 is shipped with a Micro-
soft Windows 95-compliant 16-bit driver. For information on
installing and using the software, see the software manual. 

The scanner can accommodate 4x5, 2 

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and 35mm film formats. In the 35mm format size, up to four
images can be scanned at once. The unit can operate at volt-
ages from 100V to 240V.

The SprintScan 45 scanner captures images at 12 bits per
color channel and converts that image data into 24-bit color
images with over 16 million colors. It features multiple scan-
ning modes, error-detection and self-diagnostic capability. 

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Summary of Contents for SprintScan 45

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Page 2: ...accessories 2 1 Positioning the scanner 2 3 SCSI guidelines 2 3 SCSI ID numbers 2 5 Installing a SCSI adapter in a PC 2 6 Connecting the scanner to your computer 2 6 Diagrams of various SCSI configur...

Page 3: ...oubleshooting 3 2 Limited One Year Equipment Warranty 3 3 Service 3 3 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 3 4 Radio and television interference 3 6 Appendix A Specifications A 1 Index I 1 Copyright 1...

Page 4: ...anner 2 9 4 Plug the power cable into the scanner and into a grounded power outlet 2 9 5 Turn on the scanner then your computer 6 Install the software according to the software manual 2 10 2 13 7 To s...

Page 5: ...d print them from within the application For users of the Windows operating system the SprintScan 45 is shipped with a Micro soft Windows 95 compliant 16 bit driver For information on installing and u...

Page 6: ...des are available 8 bit mode Each dot can be represented by an 8 bit RGB code per color resulting in 256 levels of gray or 16 7 million colors The original is scanned at 12 bits per channel and the re...

Page 7: ...ed A removable storage device is recommended PC systems Microsoft Windows 3 1 DOS 5 0 or higher or Windows 95 operating systems A PC with a 386SX 25MHz or better microprocessor is required an Intel Pe...

Page 8: ...aging Technical Support Polaroid Corporation 565 Technology Square 3B Cambridge MA 02139 In Canada call toll free at 1 800 268 6970 Outside the U S A and Canada please consult the Polaroid office near...

Page 9: ...issing any of the following components contact your dealer immediately a Scanner b Power cable c This manual d Pass through terminator e SCSI cable 25 pin to 50 pin f Film carrier for 4x5 film g Adapt...

Page 10: ...The scanner and accessories a Power Ready indicator lights b Film carrier slot c Carrier access door 2 Setup and use 2 1...

Page 11: ...switch e SCSI connectors 25 50 c Power switch a 4x5 carrier e Magnets for c and d b Four slide film carrier f Single 35mm slide adapter c 2 1 4 x 2 1 4 in film adapter g 35mm slide spacer d 2 1 4 x 2...

Page 12: ...he SCSI signal along the chain of devices A SCSI chain must always be terminated at both ends Incorrect termination can permanently damage the computer scanner or any other device along the SCSI chain...

Page 13: ...Connection tips WARNING ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE WITH THE POWER OFF ON THE SCANNER THE COMPUTER AND ALL SCSI DEVICES Always make SCSI connections firmly connecting the clips or tightening the scre...

Page 14: ...or the SCSI ID number of the other device Valid SCSI ID numbers are from 0 to 6 Changing the SCSI ID The scanner is shipped with the SCSI ID number set to 5 of the scanner To change the ID number do...

Page 15: ...e instructions provided with your adapter card Connecting the scanner to your computer WARNING ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE WITH THE POWER OFF ON THE SCANNER THE COMPUTER AND ALL OTHER CONNECTED EQUIP...

Page 16: ...the 50 pin port Then connect the SCSI cable to the terminator picture 3 Be certain to use only SCSI specified cables for all connections in the chain For details see pages 2 8 2 9 The diagrams on the...

Page 17: ...hard disk of the computer is internally terminated Therefore you need to add the terminator to the scanner Place the terminator between the SCSI cable and the scanner Use the SCSI cable provided Plac...

Page 18: ...n operate over a voltage range from 100 to 240 VAC 2 Turn on the scanner the switch is next to the power connector The POWER indicator light on the front of the unit will light the cold cathode lamp w...

Page 19: ...operly in the recessed areas The images should be right side up and right reading as you do so picture 6 The emulsion side will face down 3 Close the carrier carefully The 4x5 carrier 1 To unlock the...

Page 20: ...is against the positioning pins picture 8 Position the film so the image is right reading and right side up emulsion side down Note The emulsion side is the dull side 3 Close the carrier Squeeze the...

Page 21: ...ted film over the opening within the raised ridges of the adapter Position the film so the image is right reading and right side up Secure the film with the two magnets provided on the top and bottom...

Page 22: ...e film is unmounted or the mount is thin use the slide spacer provided Position the slide spacer underneath the slide picture 14 The film should fit snugly into the adapter The spacer also ensures tha...

Page 23: ...l be interrupted The scan will resume when the door is closed but the quality of the scan may be reduced Scan again with the door closed for best scanning quality 4 Initiate the scan from your softwar...

Page 24: ...anner must be returned to a designated service location call Polaroid Technical Support for information on returning your scanner The lamp should be replaced if the READY indicator fails to come on Wa...

Page 25: ...power again If the scanner indicator still fails to light up the fuse probably needs to be replaced The POWER indicator lights up but the READY indicator fails to stop flashing This can be caused by...

Page 26: ...y does not apply to product damage resulting from accident incorrect installation unauthorized modification misuse or abuse A charge will be made for repair of such damage This warranty excludes all c...

Page 27: ...M9W 5G6 Toll free 1 800 268 6970 Danmark Polaroid a s Blokken 75 Postboks 9 3460 Birker d Tlf 42 81 75 00 Fax 42 81 70 26 Deutschland Polaroid GmbH Sprendlinger Landstrasse 109 63069 Offenbach Tel 069...

Page 28: ...ra Services 24 26 Anzac Avenue Auckland Tel 09 377 3773 Norge Polaroid Norge A S Industriveien 8B Postboks 80 1471 Sk rer Tlf 67 90 47 10 Fax 67 90 51 73 sterreich Polaroid Ges m b H Eitnergasse 5A 12...

Page 29: ...tallation 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 in...

Page 30: ...ology Single pass RGB CCD Bits per color 12 bit A D conversion per RGB 8 bit or 12 bit output to host Light source Cold cathode fluorescent Signal processing Software based real time color processing...

Page 31: ...m four at once 35mm single mount Dimensions LxWxH 21 x 13 x 7 in 53 3 x 33 x 17 8cm Weight 22 lb 10 kilos Certifications CSA NRTL C TUV FCC Class B CE Environmental Operating temperature 50o to 104oF...

Page 32: ...ement 3 1 3 2 M Macintosh system requirements 1 3 Maintenance 3 1 Index A Accessories 2 2 Acoustic noise A 2 Adaptec SCSI host adapter 2 6 Adapter for 35mm slide 1 5 2 2 2 13 Adapters for 120 film 1 5...

Page 33: ...1 1 accessories 2 2 front panel 2 1 rear panel 2 2 Scanning frame A 1 modes 1 2 A 1 speed A 1 I 2 PXW8033 QX CP 3 96 Printed in U S A SCSI adapter for a PC 2 6 cable 1 5 2 6 2 8 2 9 chains 2 3 config...

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