Preface
6
About SnapScan
In this Owner’s Guide, the name SnapScan is used for both the SnapScan e42 and e52.
The SnapScan is a one pass flatbed color scanner with a resolution of
1200 x 2400 ppi equipped with a cold cathode lamp. It is based on CCD (Charge-Coupled Device)
scanning technology. With the SnapScan, you can scan line-art, gray-scale and color reflective
originals up to A4 format. With the SnapScan e52 you can also scan negatives, transparencies or
slides.
The scanned data is transferred through the computer’s USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. The USB
technology makes it easy to install multiple peripherals to your computer. USB eliminates any need
to turn off or restart the computer when attaching a new peripheral.
SnapScan is a scanner that captures and converts reflective originals (for example pictures, text)
into electronic data that can be used in computer applications. With the SnapScan e52 you can also
scan negatives, transparencies or slides. It offers high-resolution image capturing and is an ideal
tool in making presentations come to life.
SnapScan supports multiple scanning modes and includes scanner software to get you started right
away. With its powerful and easy-to-use scanner driver software, SnapScan gives you easy access
to high-quality color scans. The scanner driver software gives you a number of additional features
to create special effects or to reproduce even the most difficult originals.
The document cover is adjustable: when you put a thick original (like a book or a magazine) on the
reflective glass plate, the document cover adapts to the thickness of the original.
Environmental Requirements
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Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface.
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To ensure proper ventilation, allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) free space around each
side of the scanner.
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Make sure that no vibrations or shocks occur.
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Make sure that the area is free of dust.
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Avoid any contact with water. Do not use your scanner near water or in a damp environment.
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Your SnapScan is designed to perform at best when the environmental humidity is between
20% and 85%. Avoid environments where humidity fluctuations might occur.
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Your SnapScan is designed to perform at best when the environmental temperature is
between 10 °C (+ 50 degrees Fahrenheit) and 40 °C (+104 degrees Fahrenheit). Avoid
exposure to direct sunlight and heating devices.
