SnapScan Owner’s Guide Preface This chapter gives you information about SnapScan™ and about the organization of this Owner's Guide. Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner “Preparing the scanner” shows you how to prepare your SnapScan for installation. Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for the Apple® Macintosh® and for PC™. Chapter 3 — Using the scanner “Using the scanner” shows you how to place your originals.
Trademarks AGFA and the Agfa rhombus are registered trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Incorporated. AVA-1502P SCSI card is a trademark of Adaptec, Incorporated. IBM PC, AT, and XT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. FotoLook, FotoSnap, and SnapScan are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert NV. OmniPage Limited Edition is a registered trademark of Caere Corporation. System 7 is a trademark of Apple Computer, Incorporated.
Contents Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About SnapScan...................................................................................................................... 5 Conventions............................................................................................................................ 5 1 Preparing the scanner .
Appendix B — Using the document feeder option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 9 About your document feeder option ........................................................................................39 Unpacking the document feeder option ...................................................................................40 Taking a closer look.................................................................................................................
Preface In Preface you find information about SnapScan and about the conventions of this Owner's Guide. About SnapScan Conventions About SnapScan SnapScan is a one pass 8-bit flatbed color scanner with a resolution of 300 x 600 dpi with a fluorescent lamp. It is based on CCD (Charge Coupled Device) scanning technology. SnapScan is a scanner that captures and converts reflective originals (e.g. pictures, text) into electronic data that can be used in computer applications.
Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner This chapter assists you in preparing your SnapScan for installation. Unpacking the scanner Unlocking the scanner Relocking the scanner Taking a closer look Performing a power-on test Unpacking the scanner 1. Open the packing box and carefully take out all the items. 2. Check each item to make sure that you have everything listed on the box and that there is no visual defect. If something is missing, contact your dealer. 3.
Unlocking the scanner The scanner’s optical box contains all optical components and rides back and forth during the scan. A locking slider holds it in place during shipment. You have to unlock the scanner before you power it up . 1. Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface and pull it forwards until you can see the locking slider at the base. 2. Slide the locking slider to the right. Your scanner is unlocked. 3. Move the scanner back on your desktop.
Relocking the scanner If you need to transport the scanner over long distances, you should first relock it. This will protect the scanner’s optical assembly from possible damage. 1. Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface and pull it forwards until you can see the locking slider on the underside. 2. Turn on your scanner. The scanner’s optical assembly moves to its home position. 3. When the info indicator (the left green one) stops blinking, slide the locking slider to the left.
Taking a closer look Now that you have the scanner out of the box, take a closer look so that you become familiar with its parts. The figures illustrate the locations of the different parts of your SnapScan.
1. glass plate 2. adjustable document cover 3. rulers 4. power indicator (the right green one) 5. info indicator (the left green one) 6. power switch 1. power connector 2. 25-pin SCSI connector 3. 50-pin SCSI connector 4.
Performing a power-on test You are now ready to perform a power-on test to check if the scanner is operating correctly. 1. Check whether you have unlocked the scanner. 2. Connect the power cable to the scanner. Make sure that you are using the correct power cable for the voltage in your area. Doublecheck whether the voltage indicated on the back panel of the scanner corresponds with the voltage in your area. If not, call your dealer. 3. Switch on the scanner.
Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan with your Apple Macintosh or PC.
■ For the PC: n A 386 processor (a 486 processor is recommended). n A 14 " color monitor. n A 16-bit video card for an accurate display of color images. n 8 Mb of RAM. n FotoLook™ and FotoSnap™ are compatible with all IBM PC's and compatibles capable of running MS Windows 3.1™ or higher, or Windows 95™. n A SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) interface card supported by FotoLook for connecting your scanner.
Precautions For your own safety and that of your equipment, respect conscientiously the environmental requirements (see the above section) and always take the following precautions: Caution: For the reason of safety, besides the personal maintenance mentioned in this Owner's Guide, don't try to remove any mechanical parts or any electronic devices. If you need service, our dealer and service offices are available to help you. ■ Handle your SnapScan and its options with care: the glass plates are fragile.
SCSI devices SnapScan is a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) device. It communicates with your computer by using the SCSI-2 standard. The SCSI communication standard allows you to have up to seven peripheral devices connected to your computer. Before connecting the SCSI devices you should always make sure that your computer and all SCSI devices are switched off. If the computer or any of the devices remains on, you could damage the computer or the SCSI device(s).
Installation for the Apple Macintosh This section shows you how to set up your SnapScan with your Macintosh computer. You must first choose and set a SCSI ID number, then connect the scanner to your Macintosh, and finally test the connection. Choosing a SCSI ID number Connecting the scanner Testing the connection Choosing a SCSI ID number Before you connect your SnapScan to your Macintosh, you have to find out which SCSI ID numbers are already assigned and which numbers are free.
Your Macintosh always occupies ID 7, its internal hard disk usually occupies ID 0 or ID 1 and CD ROM usually occupies ID 3. If your Macintosh is equipped with 2 SCSI-busses, the button Next Bus allows you to switch busses. 3. Check if SCSI ID number 2 is free. Your SnapScan is preset to ID 2. ■ If SCSI ID number 2 is free, click OK to close the SCSI ID Checker. ■ If SCSI ID number 2 is already assigned, you need to set the scanner to a free SCSI ID number. 1.
Connecting the scanner Before you connect the scanner to your Macintosh, make sure that your scanner as well as your Macintosh and everything connected to it are switched off. A SCSI cable is supplied with your scanner. Caution: For safety reasons, never use extension cables for power cables. Always make sure there are no more than two terminators in your SCSI chain, one at the beginning and one at the end.
If your SnapScan will be connected to your Apple Macintosh together with other SCSI devices: ■ If you install the scanner at the end of your SCSI chain: 1. Remove the terminator from the last device in the SCSI chain. 2. Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector that has become available on this device. 3. Place the terminator on the free 50-pin connector of the scanner. 4. Connect the 25-pin end of the SCSI cable to the free connector of the scanner. 5.
■ If you install the scanner between two other devices: 1. Disconnect your SCSI cable from one of these two devices. 2. Connect the free end of this SCSI cable to the scanner. 3. Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable (the one supplied with your scanner) to the other adjacent SCSI device. 4. Connect the 25-pin end of the SCSI cable (the one supplied with your scanner) to the scanner. 5. Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the connection. 6.
Testing the connection You are now ready to perform a test to check if the scanner is correctly connected to your Macintosh. Caution: Check if the scanner is properly unlocked. 1. Connect the power cable to the scanner. Use the correct power cord for the voltage in your area. SnapScan automatically adjusts to any AC electrical outlet rated from 100V to 240V. 2. Check if the SCSI cable is properly connected. 3. Switch the scanner on.
Installation for the PC This section shows you how to set up your SnapScan with your PC. You can find information on which SCSI interface card to use, instructions for connecting the scanner to your PC and instructions for testing the connection.
4. Align the AVA-1502P SCSI card with the ISA slot, then push it into the slot. 5. Attach the bracket of the SCSI card to the computer chassis, using the screw from the expansion slot that you removed. 6. Attach the 25-pin connector on the SCSI cable to the connector on your SCSI card. 7. Replace the computer chassis cover, following the instructions in your computer documentation. 8. Install the software for the AVA-1502 SCSI card. n Windows 95: Follow the instructions Windows 95 gives you.
Choosing a SCSI ID number If you installed the AVA 1502-P card: Before you connect your SnapScan to your PC, you have to find out which SCSI ID numbers are already assigned and which numbers are free. 1. Open the Adaptec SCSI interrogator. or Check at the rear of your devices if SCSI ID number 2 is free. Your SnapScan is preset to ID 2. 2. If SCSI ID number 2 is not free, you need to set the scanner to a free SCSI ID number: 1.
If you are using another card: 1. Open the Adaptec SCSI interrogator. A dialog box appears with a list of the SCSI ID numbers that are free in your PC. Your PC always occupies ID 7. If your PC is equipped with 2 SCSI-busses, the Adapter menu allows you to switch busses. 2. Check if SCSI ID number 2 is free. Your SnapScan is preset to ID 2. n If SCSI ID number 2 is free, close the Adaptec SCSI interrogator.
Connecting the scanner Before you connect the scanner to your PC, make sure that your scanner as well as your PC and everything connected to it are switched off. A SCSI cable is supplied with your scanner. Caution: For safety reasons, never use extension cables for power cables. Always make sure there are no more than two terminators in your SCSI chain, one at the beginning and one at the end.
■ If your PC has a 50-pin connector and your SnapScan is the only SCSI device to be connected to your PC: 1. Connect the larger 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector at the rear of your PC. Use the SCSI cable supplied with the scanner. 2. Place the terminator at the 50-pin connector of the scanner and snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the connection. 3. Connect the smaller 25-pin end of the SCSI cable to the free connector of the scanner.
■ If your PC has a 50-pin connector and your SnapScan will be connected to your PC together with other SCSI devices: n If you install the scanner at the end of your SCSI chain: 1. Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector at the rear of your device. 2. Place the terminator on the 50-pin connector of the scanner. Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the connection. 3. Connect the 25-pin end of the cable to the scanner.
n If you install the scanner between two other devices: Caution: In this configuration you are not allowed to put the terminator on the scanner. 1. Disconnect the two devices between which you want to install the scanner. 2. Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector at the rear of the adjacent device. 3. Connect the 25-pin end of the cable to the scanner's 25-pin connector. 4. Connect the scanner to the next device in the SCSI chain.
Testing the connection You are now ready to perform a test to check if the scanner is correctly connected to your PC. Caution: Check if the scanner is properly unlocked. 1. Connect the power cable to the scanner. Use the correct power cord for the voltage in your area. SnapScan automatically adjusts to any AC electrical outlet rated from 100V to 240V. 2. Check if the SCSI cable is properly connected. 3. Switch the scanner on.
Chapter 3 — Using the scanner This chapter tells you how to place transparent and reflective originals on your scanner. Placing reflective originals Placing reflective originals in your document feeder option Placing transparent originals Placing reflective originals You can place a reflective original directly on the scanner’s glass plate. The following steps explain how to position your reflective original on your scanner. 1. Raise the document cover of the scanner.
Placing transparent originals Caution: Always use the template for scanning transparent originals. Make sure that the calibration slit is not covered by the transparent original and that it is clean. You need the transparency option to scan transparent originals. You use it as follows: 1. Install the transparency option: refer to Appendix A, “Using the transparency option” 2. Raise the transparency option. 3.
Appendix A — Using the transparency option This appendix describes the procedure for installing the transparency option if you have bought one for your SnapScan. About your transparency option Unpacking the transparency option Unlocking the transparency option Connecting the transparency option About your transparency option The transparency option is an optional item that allows you to scan transparencies.
Unlocking the transparency option Unlock the transparency option before connecting it to the scanner. 1. Locate the locking screw at the base of the transparency option. 2. Turn the screw counterclockwise. Your transparency option is unlocked. Connecting the transparency option 1. Check if your scanner and your transparency option are properly unlocked. 2. Turn off your scanner. 3. Turn off your computer. 4. If the document feeder option is installed, disconnect it from your scanner.
5. Place the transparency option as shown in the figure: insert the guide pins into the holes originally used by the scanner’s document cover.
6. Lower the transparency option. 7. Connect the male 15-pin connector of the transparency option to the female 15-pin connector at the rear of the scanner. Secure the connector by tightening its retaining screws.
8. Place the template that came with your transparency option on the glass plate. The transparency option is ready for use. Caution: Make sure that the calibration slit faces the front of the scanner and is not covered by the transparent originals. 9. Turn your scanner on. 10. Turn your computer on.
Appendix B — Using the document feeder option This appendix gives information on the document feeder option and describes how to install, operate and maintain it.
Unpacking the document feeder option The ADF is delivered in assembled form, ready to be mounted onto the scanner. The first thing to do is to make sure you have everything you are supposed to. 1. Open the packing box and take out all the items. The ADF package includes the ADF and the Warranty Card. 2. Check each item to make sure that you have everything and that there is no visual defect. If something is missing, contact your dealer. 3.
Taking a closer look Now that you have the ADF out of the box, take a closer look so that you become familiar with its parts. 1. transportation module 2. power indicator (green) 3. paper out indicator (orange) 4. jam indicator (orange) 5. cover of the transportation module 6. paper tray 7. rotating arm 8.
Connecting the document feeder option You install the document feeder option as follows: 1. Check if your scanner is properly unlocked. 2. Turn off your scanner. 3. Turn off your computer. 4. If the transparency option is installed, disconnect it from your scanner, for it uses the same connector. 5. Lift off the scanner's document cover. 6. Place the ADF on top of the scanner. Insert the guide pins into the holes originally used by the scanner's document cover.
7. Connect the male 15-pin connector of the document feeder option to the female 15-pin connector at the rear of the scanner. Secure the connector by tightening its retaining screws.
8. Open the cover of the transportation module.
9. Move the rotating arm of the paper tray up. 10. Slide the paper tray into the transportation module.
11. Close the cover of the transportation module. 12. Turn your scanner on. 13. Turn your computer on. Software like OmniPage Limited Edition makes it possible to convert the scanned sheets of text into most of the commercially used text file formats.
Operating the document feeder option When the ADF is installed and the scanner is powered on, start up the scanner application software. Paper loading To load documents: 1. Push the rotating arm of the paper tray up. 2. Place the documents in the input tray with the side to be scanned facing up. 3. Push the rotating arm of the paper tray down.
4. Make sure the pages are aligned in the center with the two guide arms.
Correcting paper jams To remove jammed pages: 1. Lift the cover of the transportation module.
2. Push the paper-turn-around plate up.
3. Grasp both free corners of the jammed sheet and pull it out slowly. 4. Close the cover of the transportation module. Maintaining the document feeder option Cleaning the guide flap The guide flap on the underside of the ADF keeps documents at the correct scanning position and guides them into the output tray after scanning.
Appendix C — Troubleshooting This appendix explains some common problems you may come across when starting up or using your SnapScan. The computer screen displays scanner calibration error. ■ The calibration slit is covered by your transparent original. You did not use the template or you used it incorrectly. This can only happen when you are in transparency mode. The scanner or Transparency option lamp flickers, dims, or fails to come on.
The power indicator (the right green one) and the info indicator fail to light up. ■ Verify the power connection to the scanner. ■ Check if the power switch is turned on. ■ If you are sure that the scanner is powered on, contact your dealer. The workstation does not start up. If your workstation is an Apple Macintosh a little floppy disk with a question mark appears on your screen. Your workstation cannot find its hard disk due to a conflict with the SCSI ID numbers of the devices you have attached.
Appendix D — Technical information This appendix provides some technical information about your SnapScan, about the transparency option and about the document feeder option. SnapScan specifications Transparency option specifications Document feeder option specifications Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
Options: Transparency option Document feeder option Interface: SCSI-2 interface, 25-pin and 50-pin SCSIconnector Transmission speed: 2 Mb/s Environment: - operating temperature: 10 °C to 40 °C (50 F to 104 F) - relative humidity: - surrounding space: 20% to 85% 10 cm (4 '') on each side, 15 cm (6 '') at the rear side Transparency option specifications System: Moving light source Maximum resolution: 300 dpi horizontal x 600 dpi vertical Scanning area: Maximum 203 mm x 254 mm (8 '' x 10 '') La
Document feeder option specifications Capacity: 60 sheets of copy bond paper (unfolded) Paper size: - minimum: 140 mm x 140 mm (5.5 '' x 5.5 '') - maximum: A4 (8,5 '' x 11,7 '') Accuracy: Paper skew: 1 degree Connector: 15-pin cable with connector to scanner Dimensions: - length: 470 mm (18.5 '') - width: 330 mm (13 '') - height: 155 mm (6,1 '') - weight: ca. 8 kg (17.
Appendix E — SnapScan regulation compliance Safety regulations Electromagnetic interference Safety regulations SnapScan and its options are designed to comply with: UL 1950-D3 CSA C22.2 No. 950 - M89 D3 VDE 805 IEC 950 GS approved EN 60950 UL Safety Statement Instructions for power supply cord selection: For modules set at 115V: Use a UL listed, Type SVT or SJT cord, three conductor, rated 10 A 125 V, not to exceed 15ft in length.
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Canadian department of Communications This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques (de la classe B) prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
