ENGLISH Be sure to read this instructions before you use the equipment. Keep this instructions on hand for reference to ensure optimum preformance.
FCC REGULATIONS (For 120V models) 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.
Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... 1 Important features .......................................................................................................... 1 Conventions ................................................................................................................... 2 Work safely! ............................................................................................................. 3 ■ Choosing a safe location ....................................................................
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... These instructions describe the operating procedures for the Canon Microfilm Scanner 400. After you set up the unit, keep this manual in a convenient location so you can find it when you need it. Important features ❏ Saves space The economical design of this compact film scanner requires less space on your desk or work table. ❏ Automatic film detection The unit automatically detects the presence of negative film or positive film and performs accordingly.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Conventions A few symbols and notations alert you to additional information that will make operation of the scanner more efficient, trouble free, and safe. (➞13) A number preceded by an arrow and enclosed in parentheses shows you the page number that contains more information about the previous statement or paragraph. Notes provide additional hints or advice about making the operation easier or saving time.
Work safely! Work safely! To ensure safe, efficient operation, read the follow precautions and recommendations before you choose a location and set up the system.
Work safely! ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ■ Never set up the unit in an area where flammable substances like alcohol, thinner, or other organic chemicals are present. ■ Select a flat, stable surface that can support the 26 kg (57.2 lb) weight of the unit. ■ Choose a location that is free of excessive vibration.
Work safely! Selecting a power source Power supply requirements U.S.A. Europe (other areas) ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; 120V, 50-60 Hz 220-240V, 50-60 Hz With no variation more than 10% above the rated power on the unit label. If you have any questions about the power source at your work site, contact your supplier or the power company.
Work safely! Important warnings Before you use the equipment, make sure you and your co-workers read the following warnings about using this equipment. PAY ATTENTION TO THESE WARNINGS! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY FROM FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK! ■ Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. ■ Never disassemble the unit. There are no user servicable parts inside the unit.
Work safely! Unpacking: What's in the box? When you unpack the box, use the checklist below to make sure that you have everything. If anything is missing, contact your supplier. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Microfilm Scanner 400 Halogen lamp Power cord Lens label Instructions Warranty Card (U.S.A. and Canada only) Important parts and their functions Before you use the unit, take a few minutes to become familiar with the names of the important parts.
Work safely! Preparing the printer In order to print images, you need to connect the Canon Fileprint 250 or Canon Fileprint 400 (sold separately). For details about connection and other important operations for the printer, call for service from your supplier or see the instructions you received with the printer.
Work safely! Preparing the carrier This is a list of the all the carriers that can be installed and used with the Microfilm Scanner 400. For more details about these options, contact your supplier. For details about installation and operation, refer to the instructions provided with each auto carrier. ■ Fiche Carrier 190RII A film carrier which allows viewing of fiche, jackets, or aperture cards up to 105 mm x 190 mm.
Work safely! Preparing the lens The following types of lenses are available. Fixed lens EX7 (x7) Zoom lenses EZ01 (x9.5 to x16) EZ02 (x16 to x32) EZ03 (x30 to x55) EZ04 (x10 to x24) Switching the lens Follow the procedure below to install or exchange lenses. 1. If a lens is already installed, grasp the edge of the holder and slide it out of the unit. 2. Slide the other lens into the unit.
Work safely! If you are using the FS Controller I, before you insert the lens, remove the bottom cover of the lens as shown in the illustration. Make sure you keep the cover and install it on the lens again after it is removed from the unit. 3. Turn the light adjustment dial to the left or right to adjust the light intensity of the screen. Adjust the light intensity to the type of lens installed.
Work safely! The operation panel keys 3 1 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Negative/Positive key Three settings are available: 2 ( ) In negative film mode, produces positive prints from negative film images. ( ) In positive film mode, produces positive prints from positive images. ( ) In automatic mode, selects the mode based on the type of film detected. Border key Allows you to remove the dark background or trim the area of the image that you want to print.
Work safely! 6 Print/Error Display Displays the number of prints (01 to 99). Also displays User Calls and Service Calls. User Calls Warn you of problems that require your immediate attention. A user call is a 2-digit code consisting of a letter and a number. User Call L4 for example means the printer door is open. (➞26) Service Calls Warn you of problems that require the service of a qualified technician.
OPERATING PROCEDURES OPERATING PROCEDURES This section describes procedures for normal operation of the unit: ■ Turning the unit on and off. ■ Adjusting the image on the screen. ■ Printing the image on the screen. Turning the unit on/off Follow the procedure below to turn the unit on and off. 1. If you have installed an FS Controller III auto carrier, turn the controller on first. 2.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Adjusting the image Follow the procedure below to adjust the image on the screen. Read and perform this procedure correctly to attain a crisp image on the screen and a clear printed copy. Rotating the image 1 2 3 To rotate the image to the desired angle, rotate the rotation fin 1 to the left or right. Enlarging and reducing image size To make the image larger or smaller, rotate the zooming fin 2 on the lens to the left or right.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Printing The image on the screen can be printed with a printer connected to the unit. This section describes how to set the film mode and execute a print. Starting a print 1. Check the main unit and the printer and make sure that they are both turned on. (The power switches should be set to the I position.) You can execute a print after both the main unit and printer have warmed up. The main unit is warmed up when the Print display on the operation panel comes on and stops blinking.
OPERATING PROCEDURES ■ Automatic adjustment Press the AE key on the keyboard or operation panel, so that the lamp above the key comes on. The MS400 adjusts the print density automatically. Even when using automatic adjustment, you can still use the Print Density Adjustment keys to fine tune the setting. The Print Density display changes accordingly. You can fine tune to 17 different levels. ■ Manual adjustment Make sure that the lamp above the AE key is off.
OPERATING PROCEDURES (2) When pressing plus (+) key on the print number setting key, ➞ ➞ ➞ . On the display is changed in due order as the other hand, when pressing minus (-) key, the display is changed in due order as ➞ ➞ ➞ . (3) Press the Clear/stop key to define paper size that you want to use. At that time, the print number display returns to "01". 6. Set the number of print prints (01 to 99) Press the Print keys to set the number of prints.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Setting automatic border removal An image on negative film is displayed on the screen with a black border around the image, and this black border will also appear in your printed copy unless you remove it with the automatic border removal function. Remove these black borders around your images to avoid wasting toner when the images are printed. -orYou can also leave the border around the image but with very little of the black color remaining.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Using trimming Use the trimming feature to crop and print only a selected portion of an image. ■ What is trimming? Trimming means selecting only a portion of an image and cropping it for printing. Only the trimmed or cropped area of the image is printed. For example, you could trim a single article from a full page of newspaper print and print only the article enclosed in a trimmed rectangle.
OPERATING PROCEDURES ;;;; ;; ; ;;;; ;;;;; ;; ; ;;;; ;; ; ;;;;; ;;;; ;; ; ;;;; ;; ; ■ Setting an area with the area setting tapes (option) If you have installed the optional Framing Kit, you can use the keys at the bottom and on the right side of the screen to select an area for printing. There are 4 tapes on the screen you can move to select an area for printing. The rectangle enclosed by the 4 tapes is the area selected for printing.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes routine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures: ■ Changing the halogen lamp. ■ Cleaning the main unit. ■ Reading and understanding errors and solving the problem. To ensure optimum performance and a long service life for the unit, perform the routine maintenance procedures described below. Changing the lamp The halogen lamp projects the film image on the screen.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE LAMP IS STILL WARM, WAIT UNTIL THE LAMP UNIT COOLS DOWN. HALOGEN LAMPS BURN EXTREMELY HOT AND REQUIRE MORE TIME TO COOL DOWN THAN ORDINARY BULBS. 4. Push the side lever holding the halogen bulb to the side then lift up the bulb. 5. Replace the halogen bulb only with a Canon specified replacement. Handle the new halogen bulb with extreme care. Do not touch the surface of the new bulb with your bare fingertips.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Routine cleaning Follow these simple procedures to clean the unit at least once a day to ensure optimum performance and to guarantee a long service life for the main unit. Cleaning the screen and main unit Use a dry, soft cloth or a clean, slightly damp cloth to wipe off the screen and body of the main unit. To avoid damaging the surface of the main unit, never use an organic solvent or cleaner to wipe down the main unit. Cleaning the lens 1. Turn the main unit off.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting If you detect a problem during operation of the main unit, check the list of problems and possible solutions below. Problem Solution Screen does not come on, even after turning • Check the lamp unit and make sure it is set securely. on the power switch. • Check the lamp to see if the lamp is burnt out. After the lamp burns out, L5 is displayed. If the lamp is burned out, change the halogen lamp. (➞22) Screen brightness is uneven or too dark.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING User Call Errors Here is a list of User Call Errors. If you see a User Call Error in the Print display, look it up in the table below. Error Number Meaning Solution After removing a piece of jammed paper, a sheet of paper is still jammed in the printer. Remove the jammed sheet from the printer. For details, refer to your printer manual. A sheet of paper jam has occurred inside the printer. Two sheets of paper have jammed inside the printer.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Service Call Errors Every time you turn on the main unit, the unit automatically performs a self-diagnostic test. If the unit detects a problem at power on, or at any other time during operation, it will display a Service Call Error message in the Print display. A Service Call Error is a three-digit number prefixed with the letter "E" (Ennn). A Service Call Error message tells the service technician the source of the problem.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Microfilm Scanner 400 Main Unit Type Screen Scanning method Film Lens magnification Light source Desktop digital microfilm scanner 300 mm x 300 mm 400 dpi digital scanning Negative, Positive, Negative/Positive auto switching x7,x9.5-x16, x16-x32, x30-x55, x10-x24 Halogen lamp (20V 150W) Film Type Base density Silver film, diazo film, (blue/black) 0.6 to 1.4 for negative, 0.
INDEX A AE key described, 12 Autocarrier 100C described, 9 Autocarrier 100M described, 9 Autocarrier 100R described, 9 switching, 10 types, 10 zoom, 10 location choosing, 3 B border reduction, 12 removal, 12, 19 Border key described, 12 trimming, 20 box contents, 7 P power power on/off, 14 power source recommended, 5 selecting, 5 print density adjusting, 16 auto adjustment, 17 auto selection, 12 display, 12 manual adjustment, 17 Print display described, 13 displays errors, 13 Print number setting key de
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