Slide Feeder SF-200 (S) Contents Cautions ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 1. Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 2. Parts and Accessories .........................................
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1. Overview Thank you for your purchase of an SF-200 (S) slide feeder for 4000 ED (SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED) and LS-2000 (SUPER COOLSCAN 2000) Nikon film scanners. The SF-200 (S), which can hold up to fifty mounts 1.5 mm in thickness, automates the scanning of consecutive 35 mm slides. Like the other adapters for the 4000 ED and LS-2000, the SF-200 (S) can be inserted while the scanner is on and connected to a computer.
2. Parts and Accessories This chapter lists the items packaged with your slide feeder and identifies the parts of the SF-200 (S). 2.1 Package Contents Purchasers of the SF-200 (S) should find that the package contains all the items listed below. Should you find that anything is missing or damaged, contact your retailer immediately. SF-200 (S) slide feeder (1) Feed-mechanism attachment for rounded slide mounts (1) Reference manual (this manual) (1) 2.
3. Installation Before installing the SF-200 (S), make sure that your scanner is set up in a suitable location, as described in the documentation provided with the scanner.
The SF-200 (S) can be mounted on the scanner whether the scanner is off or on and connected to a computer. If the scanner is on, before mounting the feeder check that the status LED is glowing steadily. The SF-200 (S) should NOT be inserted or removed while the status LED is blinking. The scanner must be on its base before the SF-200 (S) can be inserted. If the scanner is currently installed on its side, turn the scanner onto its base.
4. Using the SF-200 (S) This chapter describes how to load the SF-200 (S), how to remove slides, and how to deal with jams. 4.1 Loading the feeder Slides to be scanned are inserted in the feed magazine. To load the magazine, open the magazine cover, pull back the feed push-plate to the end of its grove, and hook it in the notch so that it does not spring back to its original position.
Cautions • Slides must be from 1.0 mm to 3.2 mm thick. • Mounts with rough surfaces could cause the feeder to jam. • Do not use mounts with peeling or burred edges, mounts to which seals or labels have been affixed, or mounts with sharp corners. Such mounts could jam the feeder or cause problems during scanning. • The feeder does not function equally well with all makes of slide mount. Makes that have projecting parts or are not of an even thickness may jam in the feeder. • Avoid slides with warped mounts.
Slide Mounts That Can Be Used in the SF-200 (S) • The following mounts have been tested and approved for use in the SF-200 (S): GEPE 3mm, GEPE 2mm, bonum, REVUE, AGFA system G, AGFA reflecta CS, Reflecta GR, Kaiser SR, hama fix, ROWI quickslide • The following mounts can be used only in restricted orientations: Mount Cautions Insert the slide with the front (the photograph side) facing the right of the SF-200 (S) (when the feeder is viewed from the front).
4.2 Removing slides Slides will be sent to the ejection magazine after scanning. To remove slides from the ejection magazine, pull back the push plate and remove the slides. Slides must be removed before the ejection magazine fills up. 4.3 Using the Feed-Mechanism Attachment Thick mounts (over 2 mm thick) with rounded edges may not feed properly when used with the SF200 (S). A removable plastic part is provided for attachment to the feed mechanism, enabling the scanner to feed such slides.
Open the SF-200 (S)’s magazine cover, pull back the feed push-plate to the end of its grove, and hook it in the notch so that it does not spring back to its original position. Click the double right-arrow button in the attachment utility to move the feed mechanism to where it is fully visible. If you move the feed mechanism too far, click the left-arrow button to move it back. The single-arrow buttons can be used for fine adjustments.
4.5 What to do if the feeder jams If a jam occurs, open the magazine cover and remove the slides remaining in the feed and eject magazines. Pull back the feed push-plate and hook it in the notch so that it does not spring back to its original position. The method for resolving a jam depends on the position of the feed mechanism when the jam occurred.
The attachment utility window will appear on the desktop. If more than one scanner is attached to your computer and powered on, select the scanner to which the SF-200 (S) is attached from the select a scanner pop-up menu. Nikon Scan does not support simultaneous connection of more than one 4000 ED. If more than one scanner of the same type is connected, only one of the devices will appear in the Tools menu.
5. Maintenance This chapter describes how to clean, store, and transport the SF-200 (S). 5.1 Cleaning Before cleaning the feeder, remove it from the scanner. The exterior of the feeder is made of plastic, and should not be cleaned with volatile cleaners such as alcohol or paint thinner. Use a blower to blow off dust or wipe the surface with a dry cloth. If this is not sufficient to remove all dirt, clean with a cloth that has been slightly dampened with a neutral detergent or liquid soap.
6. Specifications Film: 35 mm slide mount of 1.0 to 3.2 mm in thickness Maximum number of slides: Approx. 50 slides with mounts 1.5 mm in thickness (Housing space: Approx. 78.5 mm) Operating mode: 4000 ED/LS-2000 installed on its base, SF-200 (S) connected directly to the connector at rear of scanner adapter slot Feed/eject time (reference): Feed: approx. 6 seconds per slide Eject: approx. 6 seconds per slide Dimensions: 32 142 mm (W) × 325 mm (D) × 85 mm (H) (5.63″ × 12.78″ × 3.37″) Weight: Approx.