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Focus calibration is rarely necessary, but should be done at the time of
installation and can be repeated later if necessary.

For instructions on both types of calibration, please see “Scanner

Calibration and Focus Adjustment” in the

ColorTrio Operator’s Manual

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General operating procedures

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ScanMate F6 / ScanMate F8 Plus • Operator’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for ScanmateF6

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Page 2: ...CA 94402 Denmark U S A Tel 45 44 53 61 00 Tel 1 650 378 6360 Fax 45 44 53 61 08 Fax 1 650 378 6368 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment is sup...

Page 3: ...SCSI connection troubleshooting 2 5 Calibrating the scanner 2 5 3 General operating procedures Monitor set up 3 1 Conditions for viewing originals and prints 3 1 Calibration 3 1 4 Handling originals and mounting plates The mounting plate 4 1 Using the mounting plate 4 1 Mounting originals directly on the mounting plate 4 2 Cleaning the mounting plate 4 3 Standard templates 4 3 Mounting originals i...

Page 4: ...ng the air filters 5 6 Preparing the scanner for shipping 5 6 6 Troubleshooting Computer refuses to start 6 1 Hard disk not accessible 6 2 Screen freezes 6 2 Scanner tray does not move 6 2 Scanner freezes when asked to do a reflection scan 6 3 Scanning light does not come on 6 3 Light table does not light up ScanMate F8 Plus 6 3 Scanner cannot be white point calibrated 6 4 Scanner cannot be focus ...

Page 5: ...m your scanner we strongly recommend that you read this manual as well as the ColorTrio Operator s Manual For installation or repacking please refer to the ScanMate F6 ScanMate F8 Plus Installation and Repacking Instructions In the manuals you will find ScanMate F6 ScanMate F8 Plus manual ColorTrio manual specifications how to install the software installation requirements and electrical how to ca...

Page 6: ...Specifications 1 0 ScanMate F6 ScanMate F8 Plus Operator s Manual ...

Page 7: ... scanning ScanMate F6 up to 300 000 pixels per second ScanMate F8 Plus up to 600 000 pixels per second Scan resolution ScanMate F6 optical up to 3000 dpi interpolated up to 9000 dpi ScanMate F8 Plus optical up to 4000 dpi interpolated up to 11 000 dpi Optical density Range 3 7 max 4 0 Sensor unit Trilinear CCD element 8000 pixels wide Color resolution 3 x 16 bits Focus Automatic or user adjustable...

Page 8: ... scanning ScanDot software for rescanning screened films ScanMate F8 Plus only Additional mounting plates and templates DustFree magnetic templates for glass free mounting EasyMount external mounting table Output formats TIFF RGB With ColorQuartet also TIFF CMYK Lab RGB 16 bit Gray scale Gray scale 16 bit Line art EPS RGB CMYK Gray scale Line art PostScript DCS CMYK JPEG RGB CMYK Gray scale Targa ...

Page 9: ...ature 10 75 C 14 167 F Humidity 5 95 non condensing Air quality The scanner should be operated in a smoke free environment Smoking creates nicotine residues that will adversely affect scanner performance Dimensions Width 940 mm 37 Height 980 mm 38 6 Depth 630 mm 24 8 Specifications ScanMate F6 ScanMate F8 Plus Operator s Manual 1 3 ...

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Page 11: ...s storage device Additional RAM for greater speed in editing images A 24 bit color monitor and graphics card For the correct installation of your computer please refer to its own documentation Environmental requirements To ensure the best quality scans the scanner should be operated in an environment free of dust dirt and tobacco smoke Placing it in an environ ment where smoking is permitted will ...

Page 12: ...ur personal safety and to avoid damage to the scanner never connect the scanner to the mains without a protective ground The ScanMate F6 and ScanMate F8 Plus adjust automatically to the local voltage SCSI CONNECTION GENERAL RULES The scanner must be connected to the computer with a SCSI cable If no other SCSI units such as extra hard disks scanners etc are connected follow the procedure for Single...

Page 13: ...of the scanner 4 Connect the scanner to the wall outlet 5 Turn on the scanner 6 Turn on the computer MULTIPLE UNIT SCSI CONNECTION Each SCSI unit in a system must be assigned a unique address between 1 and 6 If the scanner is given an address that is already being used by another unit communication with the SCSI units will be disturbed and the computer may not start The procedure for setting the s...

Page 14: ...he address press the push switch above or below the SCSI address window on the back of the scanner until the desired number appears in the window 4 Use the supplied SCSI cable to connect the scanner to one of the other SCSI units so that all the units form a chain with the computer at one end 5 Place the terminator in the free SCSI socket of the last unit in the chain Installation 2 4 ScanMate F6 ...

Page 15: ...he maximum length should be approximately 1 5 meters 5 feet A terminator must be placed on the last SCSI unit in the chain This is especially important with a Macintosh Quadra or Power Mac Some SCSI units have a built in terminator Such a unit must be placed last in the SCSI chain or the terminator must be removed by the supplier The ScanMate F6 and ScanMate F8 Plus are not internally terminated I...

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Page 17: ... lights Conditions for viewing originals and prints Originals proofs and printed copies of images should be judged under con trolled lighting conditions To avoid the problems that can arise when an image is viewed under different lighting conditions in different places special viewing booths are used Viewing booths usually have 5000 K lighting which is the accepted standard for viewing graphic ima...

Page 18: ...e of installation and can be repeated later if necessary For instructions on both types of calibration please see Scanner Calibration and Focus Adjustment in the ColorTrio Operator s Manual General operating procedures 3 2 ScanMate F6 ScanMate F8 Plus Operator s Manual ...

Page 19: ...eview scanning without losing registration USING THE MOUNTING PLATE Make sure the mounting plate is placed in the scanner tray with the handle of the top plate facing towards the front of the scanner For scanning transparencies we recommend that the top plate be closed forming a sandwich with the originals in the middle To remove the mounting plate from the scanner use its two side handles To remo...

Page 20: ...emulsion side down and the top edge facing towards the left hand side of the scanner If the originals are flat it will be possible to close the top plate without their moving If they move when the top plate is shut use a good quality lithographic tape to tape them in position Make sure the originals do not cover the white strip on the underside of the base plate Place reflection originals face dow...

Page 21: ...use any cloth or paper wipes that may scratch the surfaces of the glass Standard templates Whenever possible we recommend using templates for mounting transmis sion originals Besides making batch scanning more efficient and ensuring proper alignment of all originals using the templates minimizes the use of tape directly on the mounting plate prolonging the life of the plate A set of several differ...

Page 22: ...ing originals and mounting plates 4 4 ScanMate F6 ScanMate F8 Plus Operator s Manual 1 2 3 5 10 20 1 9 5 2 10 6 3 11 4 12 8 7 1 3 2 1 2 3 5 10 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 5 10 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 5 10 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 5 10 20 1 9 5 1 9 5 1 9 5 1 2 3 5 10 20 24 x 36 mm 6 x 6 cm 4 x 5 35 mm strips vertical 35 mm strips horizontal 6 x 7 cm 1 1 2 3 5 10 20 A4 1 9 5 2 ...

Page 23: ... for number 1 press out 1 for number 4 press out 1 and 3 for number 16 press out 1 5 and 10 and so on Optional DustFree magnetic templates ScanView s optional DustFree magnetic template system can be used to mount transparencies in the scanner without any glass plates and without using any tape The system consists of a basic frame that is placed in the scanner instead of the mounting plate and sev...

Page 24: ... scanning temperature thus ensuring a consistent high scanning quality Because of this feature it is an advantage to group reflection scans together whenever possible in the production flow Avoiding Newton rings in transmission scans When scanning transparencies with a flatbed scanner Newton rings are always a potential problem due to residual moisture in the transparency especially the base or no...

Page 25: ...e a problem in flatbed scanners partly because of the number of surfaces present and partly because of the high depth of field of the optics system Dust specks that would be entirely out of focus on a drum scanner may appear very sharp when scanned on a flatbed One way to minimize dust is to use ScanView s optional DustFree magnetic templates which hold transparencies in place without any glass Ot...

Page 26: ...he scanner s front panel The optional EasyMount mounting table The external EasyMount mounting table is available from your ScanView dealer as an accessory It is intended to be placed on an external light table and provides a frame into which the mounting plate can be placed When the top plate of the mounting plate is opened up the base plate and top plate can be mounted flat on the EasyMount The ...

Page 27: ...ble 2 Using your fingernail or a screwdriver pull open the fuse holder and flip it outwards 3 Replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same type and rating T 4A high breaking capacity CAUTION Use only the specified type of fuse 4 Flip up the fuse holder and push it in until it locks in place 5 Reconnect the power cable MAINTENANCE ScanMate F6 ScanMate F8 Plus Operator s Manual 5 1 Fuse holder ...

Page 28: ... the following procedure WARNING If the scanner has been running the lamp may be very hot Wait a few minutes until the lamp has cooled before trying to change it 1 Switch off the scanner and unplug the power cable 2 Lift the lid of the scanner Insert the 2 5 mm Allen key supplied with the replacement lamp kit through the small holes in the lamp shield to fully loosen the four Allen screws that hol...

Page 29: ...t the new lamp reflector unit place the top fitting in the holder in the scanner lid and gently squeezing both ends of the reflector so the four holes can engange the four small pins in the scanner lid press the bottom fitting into the bottom holder CAUTION Make sure that all four pins have clicked into the four holes CAUTION Do not touch the inner surface of the reflector 6 Place the outer shield...

Page 30: ... or ColorQuartet V4 1 1 or higher Otherwise you may damage the scanner 1 ColorTrio Choose Self test from the Scanner menu ColorQuartet Make CQscan the foregrounded program and choose Self test from the File menu A dialogue will appear reminding you to remove the mounting plate and close the lid 2 Click on the Test button to start the alignment test The test will take about a minute after which the...

Page 31: ...crewdriver at position 2 front end to the left apply screwdriver at position 3 rear end to the left apply screwdriver at position 4 CAUTION Use the screwdriver as a lever Do not twist it 2 After making the adjustment click on Continue to repeat the alignment test 3 If correct alignment cannot be achieved after several tries please contact your ScanView dealer for assistance Maintenance ScanMate F6...

Page 32: ...f the covers no tools are required 3 Remove the filter elements from both filters 4 Mount new filter elements and push the filter covers back into place Preparing the scanner for shipping If for any reason you want to ship your scanner it must be packed in its original shipping container and packing materials with its transportation locks fitted Otherwise the warranty will not be valid For a detai...

Page 33: ...inator is placed correctly check the SCSI address switch on the scanner and check that all the attached SCSI units have been given different addresses If not proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Turn off the scanner and any other SCSI units 3 Check the manuals of the various units to find out how to set the SCSI addresses The procedure for the ScanMate F6 and ScanMate F8 Plus is described ...

Page 34: ...ically stops the movement of the scanner tray if the operator s fingers or any other object accidentally becomes trapped behind the tray When the switch has been activated the scanner tray cannot operate again until the switch has been reset If the switch is activated the ERROR lamp will flash To reset the switch proceed as follows 1 Turn on the scanner 2 Hold onto the two ends of the scanner tray...

Page 35: ...n light appears the relevant lamp or lamps need to be replaced If there is no light when scanning transmission originals replace the transmission lamp as described in the Maintenance chapter of this manual If there is no light when scanning reflection originals one or both of the reflection lamps needs to be replaced Please call your local ScanView dealer as this operation needs to be carried out ...

Page 36: ...ated If the scanner cannot be focus calibrated proceed as follows Check that the mounting plate is clean Check that the correct calibration target is being used and that it is clean Check that the calibration target is placed correctly on the mounting plate so that the lines on the target are at right angles to the slit in the scanner bed Check that the lid of the scanner is properly closed If the...

Page 37: ...nd move it slightly to the left or right until it clicks into place Check this by pressing on either end of the scanner s front panel to move the scanner tray If the ERROR lamp flashes even though the safety switch has been reset contact your local ScanView dealer for technical support READY lamp does not light up Check that the SCSI cable power cord and terminator are correctly connected If the l...

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