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Astra 3400 / AstraNET e-3420 

 

Color scanner 

Operation Manual 

 

 

 

UMAX Data Systems, Inc. 

Summary of Contents for Astra 3400

Page 1: ...Astra 3400 AstraNET e 3420 Color scanner Operation Manual UMAX Data Systems Inc...

Page 2: ...and Mac Series are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe Systems Inc Other names and trademarks appearing herein are trademarks of their respective holders Copyright Copy...

Page 3: ...this product near water or in rainy moist environment Do not place the scanner on an uneven surface This may cause serious damage to the scanner The product should be operated using only the type of...

Page 4: ...Contents A GLANCE AT YOUR SCANNER 1 PUSH BUTTON CONFIGURING 4 COMPLETING YOUR FIRST SCAN 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 MAINTENANCE 30 SPECIFICATIONS 32 GLOSSARY 33...

Page 5: ...The plastic cover over the object glass which can be raised and lowered over a document Object Glass The glass surface on which the document or image should be placed Power Indicator Illuminates to i...

Page 6: ...2 The Rear View Power Adapter Receptacle The power adapter is plugged in here 4 Pin USB Connector...

Page 7: ...ush buttons on the front panel from left to right Scan Copy Custom and Power saving Scan Push this button to start scanning the image on the scanner Copy Push this button to directly spool your image...

Page 8: ...ning the desired resolution the scanning intensity level the size of the original image by clicking on the arrow to the right in each field 4 You could also click the check box Intelligent Image Proce...

Page 9: ...the Application Name text box Enter the path and the executable file name for the application you want to use in the File Location text box If you are not sure of the path or the exact executable name...

Page 10: ...ch field 5 Click the OK button to save the Copy push button configuration settings These settings will be used whenever you press the Copy button on the front of the scanner 6 Push the Copy button The...

Page 11: ...last feature you configured is the destination the image will be scanned to To configure the values for the e mail function 1 Select the e mail application you want to send the scanned image to the ty...

Page 12: ...nd the document size for the scanned image by clicking on the arrow to the right of each field 2 Click the OK button to save the Custom push button configuration settings 3 Push the Custom button The...

Page 13: ...n configuration settings 3 Push the Custom button The scanner will start the scanning process and send the scanned image to the selected text application Note 1 You can also click on Check box of Inte...

Page 14: ...scanning intensity level the size of the original image by clicking on the arrow to the right in each field 5 You could also click the check box Intelligent Image Process Engine in the Push button Con...

Page 15: ...e file name for the application you want to use in the File Location text box If you are not sure of the path or the exact executable name click on the Browse button to locate the appropriate file Con...

Page 16: ...licking on the arrow to the right of each field 5 Click the OK button to save the Copy push button configuration settings These settings will be used whenever you press the Copy button on the front of...

Page 17: ...features at one time but only the last feature you configured is the destination the image will be scanned to To configure the values for the e mail function 1 Select the e mail application you want...

Page 18: ...push button configuration settings 3 Push the Custom button The scanner will start the scanning process and send the scanned image to the selected text application Note You can also click on Check box...

Page 19: ...ar mark 3 Lower the document cover Start Your Scan by pressing push button Before you prepare to scan the document to image editor e mail application etc you must configure the values of the push butt...

Page 20: ...ns as shown in Fig 1 3 Select VistaScan as the data source You only need to do this once 4 Pull down the File menu again Choose Scan Buttons Setting and Scan Buttons Setting will appear as shown in Fi...

Page 21: ...17 For more details about scanning the image please refer to the on line help of VistaScan fig 1 fig 2...

Page 22: ...18 fig 3...

Page 23: ...n the top right of the VistaScan interface The Preferences dialog box will appear 5 In the Preferences dialog box enter the relevant details into the File Name File Format and File Directory fields re...

Page 24: ...scanned image 3 Click the Preferences button The Preferences dialog box will appear from which you should enter the relevant details into the dialog box 4 Select the area to be scanned by clicking on...

Page 25: ...21 Fig 5...

Page 26: ...the Task bar using your right mouse button A pop up menu appears as the diagram shown to the right 2 Click on the VistaScan option The VistaScan window appears The following steps are similar to the s...

Page 27: ...menu 3 Choose Select Source and then select the Plug ins command as shown in Fig 1 4 Choose VistaScan as the data source 5 Select the Acquire command to activate the scanning interface as shown in Fi...

Page 28: ...24 Fig 1 Fig 2...

Page 29: ...on the middle of panel and then press the Preferences button on the top right of the VistaScan interface The Preferences dialog box will appear as shown in Fig 4 5 Enter the relevant details into the...

Page 30: ...scanned image 3 Click the Preferences button The Preferences dialog box will appear from which you should enter the relevant details into the dialog box 4 Select the area to be scanned by clicking on...

Page 31: ...27 Fig 4...

Page 32: ...dicator comes on but software returns scanner link failed or similar message 1 Make sure the cable is connected properly 2 Check the installation procedures to make sure you followed all of the instru...

Page 33: ...the scanner driver Located on the front of the CD 3 The computer model you are using 4 The operating system version that you are using 5 The application software packages that you are using 6 Error co...

Page 34: ...ntal damage that can result in expensive repairs The following measures should generally be enough to protect your equipment from static discharge Discharge any static electricity that may have built...

Page 35: ...ugged Clean the object glass and document cover with a soft damp cloth and a mild detergent or alcohol Warning Do not spray the cleaning fluid directly on the object glass Spraying the liquid directly...

Page 36: ...Depth Color Mode 42 Bit Pixel Grayscale Mode 14 Bit Pixel Scanner Settings Scaling 1 to 200 in 1 Increments at 600 dpi Resolution Highlight Shadow 255 Steps Contrast Brightness 100 100 Gamma Curve Dow...

Page 37: ...computer software Indicator Panel The area of the scanner that contains the LED indicators to show scanner status Non TWAIN Driver An interfacing system that does not follow the TWAIN standard and is...

Page 38: ...rd TWAIN A standardized interfacing system that allows many different software applications to access many different image input devices TWAIN is currently more popular on the Windows platform than it...

Page 39: ...in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipmen...

Page 40: ...Astra 3450 AstraNET e 3470 Color scanner Operation Manual UMAX Data Systems Inc...

Page 41: ...S iMac Power Macintosh and Mac Series are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe Systems Inc Other names and trademarks appearing herein are trademarks of their respective...

Page 42: ...this product near water or in rainy moist environment Do not place the scanner on an uneven surface This may cause serious damage to the scanner The product should be operated using only the type of...

Page 43: ...Contents A Glance at Your Scanner 1 Push button Configuring 4 Completing your first Scan 15 Troubleshooting 30 Maintenance 32 Specifications 34 Glossary 35...

Page 44: ...cument Cover The plastic cover over the object glass which can be raised and lowered over a document Object Glass The glass surface on which the document or image should be placed Power Indicator Illu...

Page 45: ...2 The Rear View Power Adapter Receptacle The power adapter is plugged in here 4 Pin USB Connector...

Page 46: ...left to right they are Scan Copy Custom and Power saving buttons Scan Push this button to start scanning the image on the scanner Copy Push this button to directly spool your image to the printer Cust...

Page 47: ...iginal image by clicking on the arrow to the right in each field 4 You could also click the check box Intelligent Image Process Engine in the Push button Configuration dialogue box to let the scanner...

Page 48: ...nd executable file name for the application you want to use in the File Location text box If you are not sure of the path or the exact executable name click the Browse button to locate the appropriate...

Page 49: ...ld 5 Click the OK button to save the Copy push button configuration settings These settings will be used whenever you press the Copy button on the front of the scanner 6 Push the Copy button The scann...

Page 50: ...is the destination the image will be scanned to To configure the values for the e mail function 1 Select the e mail application you want to send the scanned image to the type of image you are scanning...

Page 51: ...Click the OK button to save the Custom push button configuration settings 3 Push the Custom button The scanner will start scanning process and transmit the scanned image to your fax machine To configu...

Page 52: ...l start scanning process and send the scanned image to the selected text application Note You can also click on Check box of Intelligent Image Processing Engine to return the values in each field to d...

Page 53: ...scanning intensity level the size of the original image by clicking on the arrow to the right in each field 5 You could also click the check box Intelligent Image Process Engine in the Push button Co...

Page 54: ...e file name for the application you want to use in the File Location text box If you are not sure of the path or the exact executable name click on the Browse button to locate the appropriate file Con...

Page 55: ...licking on the arrow to the right of each field 5 Click the OK button to save the Copy push button configuration settings These settings will be used whenever you press the Copy button on the front of...

Page 56: ...o features at one time but only the last feature you configured is the destination the image will be scanned to To configure the values for the e mail function 1 Select the e mail application you want...

Page 57: ...sh button configuration settings 3 Push the Custom button The scanner will start the scanning process and send the scanned image to the selected text application Note 1 You can also click on Check box...

Page 58: ...long the triangular mark Lower the transparent cover carefully If scanned item is transparency positive film or negative 1 Raise the transparent cover 2 Place the black transparency holder on the obje...

Page 59: ...to scan the document to image editor application or e mail application etc you must configure the values of push buttons Please refer to chapter Pushing buttons scanning for more details on settings o...

Page 60: ...and the Scan Buttons Settings window will appear as shown in Fig 2 5 Select Acquire to activate the scanning dialog box as shown in Fig 3 6 Place the image you want to scan on top of the scanner s obj...

Page 61: ...ce upon the selection of a button 8 Click Exit to close VistaScan when the scanning is complete The scanned image will be placed on the Presto PageManager s desktop ready to be edited 9 Use Presto Pag...

Page 62: ...19 Fig 2 Fig 3...

Page 63: ...20 Fig 4...

Page 64: ...ght of the VistaScan interface The Preferences dialog box appears 5 In the Preferences dialog box click on the Scan Destination tab and then enter the relevant details into the File Name File Format a...

Page 65: ...flective materialsonly 2From the five Scan to destinations click on the icon that represents the desired destination for the scanned image 3 Click the on the Preferences button Enter relevant details...

Page 66: ...ess icon in the Taskbar with your right mouse button A pop up menu as shown on the right appears Click on the VistaScan option The VistaScan window appears The following steps are similar to the secti...

Page 67: ...required scan For example if you wish to scan a color photograph click the Color Photo button to scan the image in true color Scanning will commence upon the selection of a button If scanned item is t...

Page 68: ...25 Fig 1 Fig 2...

Page 69: ...26 Fig 3 Fig 4...

Page 70: ...s the small icon on the middle of panel and then press the Preferences button on the top right of the VistaScan interface The Preferences dialog box will appear as shown in Fig 6 5 Enter the relevant...

Page 71: ...canned image 3 Click the Preferences button The Preferences dialog box will appear from which you should enter the relevant details into the dialog box 4Select the area to be scanned by clicking on th...

Page 72: ...ess icon in the Control strip with your right mouse button A pop up menu as shown on the right appears 2 Click on the VistaScan option The VistaScan window appears The following steps are similar to t...

Page 73: ...If the indicator comes on but software returns scanner link failed or similar message 1 Make sure the cable is connected properly 2 Check the installation procedures to make sure you followed all of t...

Page 74: ...the scanner driver Located on the front of the CD 3 The computer model you are using 4 The operating system version that you are using 5 The application software packages that you are using 6 Error co...

Page 75: ...t accidental damage that can result in expensive repairs The following measures should generally be enough to protectyour equipment from static discharge Discharge any static electricity that may have...

Page 76: ...ugged Clean the object glass and document cover with a soft damp cloth and a mild detergent or alcohol Warning Do not spray the cleaning fluid directly on the object glass Spraying the liquid directly...

Page 77: ...Sample Depth Color Mode 42 Bit Pixel Grayscale Mode 14 Bit Pixel Scanner Settings Scaling 1 to 200 in 1 Increments at 600 dpi Resolution Highlight Shadow 255 Steps Contrast Brightness 100 100 Gamma Cu...

Page 78: ...Panel The area of the scanner that contains the LED indicators to show scanner status Non TWAIN Driver An interfacing system that does not follow the TWAIN standard and is designed for a specific soft...

Page 79: ...g system that allows many different software applications to access many different image input devices TWAIN is currently more popular on the Windows platform than it is on the Macintosh USB Universal...

Page 80: ...in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipmen...

Page 81: ...Astra 5400 AstraNETe5420 Color scanner Operation Manual UMAX Data Systems Inc...

Page 82: ...and Mac Series are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe Systems Inc Other names and trademarks appearing herein are trademarks of their respective holders Copyright Copy...

Page 83: ...this product near water or in rainy moist environment Do not place the scanner on an uneven surface This may cause serious damage to the scanner The product should be operated using only the type of...

Page 84: ...Contents A GLANCE AT YOUR SCANNER 1 PUSH BUTTON CONFIGURING 4 COMPLETING YOUR FIRST SCAN 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 MAINTENANCE 30 SPECIFICATIONS 32 GLOSSARY 33...

Page 85: ...cover over the object glass which can be raised and lowered over a document Object Glass The glass surface on which the document or image should be placed Power Indicator Illuminates to indicate that...

Page 86: ...2 The Rear View Power Adapter Receptacle The power adapter is plugged in here 4 Pin USB Connector...

Page 87: ...ht Scan Copy Custom and Power saving Scan Push this button to start scanning the image on the scanner Copy Push this button to directly spool your image to the printer Custom This button has three fun...

Page 88: ...ired resolution the scanning intensity level the size of the original image by clicking on the arrow to the right in each field 4 You could also click the check box Intelligent Image Process Engine in...

Page 89: ...the Application Name text box Enter the path and the executable file name for the application you want to use in the File Location text box If you are not sure of the path or the exact executable name...

Page 90: ...5 Click the OK button to save the Copy push button configuration settings These settings will be used whenever you press the Copy button on the front of the scanner 6 Push the Copy button The scanner...

Page 91: ...ature you configured is the destination the image will be scanned to To configure the values for the e mail function 1 Select the e mail application you want to send the scanned image to the type of i...

Page 92: ...nd the document size for the scanned image by clicking on the arrow to the right of each field 2 Click the OK button to save the Custom push button configuration settings 3 Push the Custom button The...

Page 93: ...n configuration settings 3 Push the Custom button The scanner will start the scanning process and send the scanned image to the selected text application Note 1 You can also click on Check box of Inte...

Page 94: ...scanning intensity level the size of the original image by clicking on the arrow to the right in each field 5 You could also click the check box Intelligent Image Process Engine in the Push button Con...

Page 95: ...e file name for the application you want to use in the File Location text box If you are not sure of the path or the exact executable name click on the Browse button to locate the appropriate file Con...

Page 96: ...ld 5 Click the OK button to save the Copy push button configuration settings These settings will be used whenever you press the Copy button on the front of the scanner 6 Push the Copy button The scann...

Page 97: ...re you configured is the destination the image will be scanned to To configure the values for the e mail function 1 Select the e mail application you want to send the scanned image to the type of imag...

Page 98: ...push button configuration settings 3 Push the Custom button The scanner will start the scanning process and send the scanned image to the selected text application Note You can also click on Check box...

Page 99: ...er the document cover Start Your Scan by pressing push button Before you prepare to scan the document to image editor e mail application etc you must configure the values of the push buttons Please re...

Page 100: ...he data source You only need to do this once 4 Pull down the File menu again Choose Scan Buttons S etting and Scan Buttons Setting will appear as shown in Fig 2 5 Select Acquire to activate the scanni...

Page 101: ...17 fig 1 fig 2 fig 3...

Page 102: ...18...

Page 103: ...n the top right of the VistaScan interface The Preferences dialog box will appear 5 In the Preferences dialog box enter the relevant details into the File Name File Format and File Directory fields re...

Page 104: ...scanned image 3 Click the Preferences button The Preferences dialog box will appear from which you should enter the relevant details into the dialog box 4 Select the area to be scanned by clicking on...

Page 105: ...21 Fig 5...

Page 106: ...the Task bar using your right mouse button A pop up menu appears as the diagram shown to the right 2 Click on the VistaScan option The VistaScan window appears The following steps are similar to the s...

Page 107: ...menu 3 Choose Select Source and then select the Plug ins command as shown in Fig 1 4 Choose VistaScan as the data source 5 Select the Acquire command to activate the scanning interface as shown in Fi...

Page 108: ...24 Fig 1 Fig 2...

Page 109: ...on the middle of panel and then press the Preferences button on the top right of the VistaScan interface The Preferences dialog box will appear as shown in Fig 4 5 Enter the relevant details into the...

Page 110: ...scanned image 3 Click the Preferences button The Preferences dialog box will appear from which you should enter the relevant details into the dialog box 4 Select the area to be scanned by clicking on...

Page 111: ...27 Fig 4...

Page 112: ...comes on but software returns scanner link failed or similar message 1 Make sure the cable is connected properly 2 Check the installation procedures to make sure you followed all of the instructions I...

Page 113: ...the scanner driver Located on the front of the CD 3 The computer model you are using 4 The operating system version that you are using 5 The application software packages that you are using 6 Error co...

Page 114: ...amage that can result in expensive repairs The following measures should generally be enough to protect your equipment from static discharge Discharge any static electricity that may have built up in...

Page 115: ...ugged Clean the object glass and document cover with a soft damp cloth and a mild detergent or alcohol Warning Do not spray the cleaning fluid directly on the object glass Spraying the liquid directly...

Page 116: ...42 Bit Pixel Grayscale Mode 14 Bit Pixel Scanner Settings Scaling 1 to 200 in 1 Increments at 600 dpi Resolution Highlight Shadow 255 Steps Contrast Brightness 100 100 Gamma Curve Downloadable Curves...

Page 117: ...area of the scanner that contains the LED indicators to show scanner status Non TWAIN Driver An interfacing system that does not follow the TWAIN standard and is designed for a specific software pack...

Page 118: ...g system that allows many different software applications to access many different image input devices TWAIN is currently more popular on the Windows platform than it is on the Macintosh USB Universal...

Page 119: ...accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment do...

Page 120: ...Astra 5450 AstraNETe5470 Astra 5450 AstraNETe5470 Color scanner Operation Manual UMAX Data Systems Inc...

Page 121: ...S iMac Power Macintosh and Mac Series are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe Systems Inc Other names and trademarks appearing herein are trademarks of their respective...

Page 122: ...this product near water or in rainy moist environment Do not place the scanner on an uneven surface This may cause serious damage to the scanner The product should be operated using only the type of...

Page 123: ...Contents A Glance at Your Scanner 1 Push button Configuring 4 Completing your first Scan 15 Troubleshooting 30 Maintenance 32 Specifications 34 Glossary 35...

Page 124: ...cover over the object glass which can be raised and lowered over a document Object Glass The glass surface on which the document or image should be placed Power Indicator Illuminates to indicate that...

Page 125: ...2 The Rear View Power Adapter Receptacle The power adapter is plugged in here 4 Pin USB Connector Transparency Adapter Socket The socket used by the Transparency Adapter...

Page 126: ...er saving buttons Scan Push this button to start scanning the image on the scanner Copy Push this button to directly spool your image to the printer Custom There are three functions on this button Tha...

Page 127: ...ype of image you are scanning the desired resolution a scanning intensity level the size of the original image by clicking on the arrow to the right in each field 4 You could also click on the check b...

Page 128: ...name for the application you want to use in the File Location text box If you are not sure of the path or the exact executable name click the Browse button to locate the appropriate file Configuring...

Page 129: ...OK button to save the Copy push button configuration settings These settings will be used whenever you press the Copy button on the front of the scanner 6 Push the Copy button The scanner will start...

Page 130: ...e values for the e mail function 1 Select the e mail application you want to send the scanned image to the type of image you are scanning the desired resolution a scanning intensity level the document...

Page 131: ...settings 3 Push the Custom button The scanner will start scanning process and transmit the scanned image to your fax machine To configure the values for the OCR function 1 Select the text editing app...

Page 132: ...l start scanning process and send the scanned image to the selected text application Note You can also click on Check box of Intelligent Image Processing Engine to return the values in each field to d...

Page 133: ...scanning intensity level the size of the original image by clicking on the arrow to the right in each field 5 You could also click the check box Intelligent Image Process Engine in the Push button Con...

Page 134: ...ble file name for the application you want to use in the File Location text box If you are not sure of the path or the exact executable name click on the Browse button to locate the appropriate file C...

Page 135: ...ld Click the OK button to save the Copy push button configuration settings These settings will be used whenever you press the Copy button on the front of the scanner Push the Copy button The scanner w...

Page 136: ...re you configured is the destination the image will be scanned to To configure the values for the e mail function 1 Select the e mail application you want to send the scanned image to the type of imag...

Page 137: ...push button configuration settings 3 Push the Custom button The scanner will start the scanning process and send the scanned image to the selected text application Note You can also click on Check box...

Page 138: ...r 2 Place the document graphic text or photo face down on the scanner Center the document along the triangular mark Lower the transparent cover carefully If scanned item is transparency positive film...

Page 139: ...parency scan type from your software to scan transparencies Start Your Scan by pressing push button Before you prepare to scan the document to image editor application or e mail application etc you mu...

Page 140: ...window will appear as shown in Fig 2 5 Select Acquire to activate the scanning dialog box as shown in Fig 3 6 Place the image you want to scan on top of the scanner s object glass 7 If scanned item i...

Page 141: ...ton 8 Click Exit to close VistaScan when the scanning is complete The scanned image will be placed on the Presto PageManager s desktop ready to be edited 9 Use Presto PageManager to edit the image For...

Page 142: ...19 Fig 2 Fig 3...

Page 143: ...20 Fig 4...

Page 144: ...ght of the VistaScan interface The Preferences dialog box appears 5 In the Preferences dialog box click on the Scan Destination tab and then enter the relevant details into the File Name File Format a...

Page 145: ...ective materials only 2 From the five Scan to destinations click on the icon that represents the desired destination for the scanned image 3 Click the on the Preferences button Enter relevant details...

Page 146: ...ess icon in the Taskbar with your right mouse button A pop up menu as shown on the right appears Click on the VistaScan option The VistaScan window appears The following steps are similar to the secti...

Page 147: ...required scan For example if you wish to scan a color photograph click the Color Photo button to scan the image in true color Scanning will commence upon the selection of a button If scanned item is t...

Page 148: ...25 Fig 1 Fig 2...

Page 149: ...26 Fig 3 Fig 4...

Page 150: ...ss the small icon on the middle of panel and then press the Preferences button on the top right of the VistaScan interface The Preferences dialog box will appear as shown in Fig 6 5 Enter the relevant...

Page 151: ...scanned image 3 Click the Preferences button The Preferences dialog box will appear from which you should enter the relevant details into the dialog box 4 Select the area to be scanned by clicking on...

Page 152: ...ess icon in the Control strip with your right mouse button A pop up menu as shown on the right appears 2 Click on the VistaScan option The VistaScan window appears The following steps are similar to t...

Page 153: ...comes on but software returns scanner link failed or similar message 1 Make sure the cable is connected properly 2 Check the installation procedures to make sure you followed all of the instructions I...

Page 154: ...the scanner driver Located on the front of the CD 3 The computer model you are using 4 The operating system version that you are using 5 The application software packages that you are using 6 Error co...

Page 155: ...amage that can result in expensive repairs The following measures should generally be enough to protect your equipment from static discharge Discharge any static electricity that may have built up in...

Page 156: ...ugged Clean the object glass and document cover with a soft damp cloth and a mild detergent or alcohol Warning Do not spray the cleaning fluid directly on the object glass Spraying the liquid directly...

Page 157: ...lor Mode 42 Bit Pixel Grayscale Mode 14 Bit Pixel Scanner Settings Scaling 1 to 200 in 1 Increments at 600 dpi Resolution Highlight Shadow 255 Steps Contrast Brightness 100 100 Gamma Curve Downloadabl...

Page 158: ...area of the scanner that contains the LED indicators to show scanner status Non TWAIN Driver An interfacing system that does not follow the TWAIN standard and is designed for a specific software pack...

Page 159: ...g system that allows many different software applications to access many different image input devices TWAIN is currently more popular on the Windows platform than it is on the Macintosh USB Universal...

Page 160: ...nce with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment does caus...

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