User’s Guide Batch Feeder for Flextight 848 and 949 Scanners by Hasselblad
© 2005 Hasselblad A/S. All rights reserved. Feeder for Hasselblad Flextight 848 and 949 Scanners User’s Guide, Part No 70030031, revision E. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Hasselblad A/S. Hasselblad A/S assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Table of Contents Introduction Important Warnings and Restrictions System Requirements Batch Feeder Diagram 4 4 5 6 Preparing the Feeder for First Use or after Shipping 7 Mounting and Unmounting the Batch Feeder Mounting the Batch Feeder Unmounting the Batch Feeder 8 8 12 Loading Originals into the Feeder 14 Scanning with the Batch Feeder 16 16 19 Troubleshooting 22 Aligning the Feeder 23 23 25 Preparing the Feeder for Storage or Shipping 31 31 31 Preventive Maintenance 33 Disposal 33
Introduction The Batch Feeder enables you to load up to 10 original holders (up to 60 originals, depending on format) for batch scanning with your Flextight 848 or 949 Scanner. This manual provides important information about using the Batch Feeder for your Flextight 848 or 949 scanner.
• • • • When you switch on the scanner, the Feeder will position itself into its “home” position, if not already there. Do not touch the Feeder while the magazine is moving. Before servicing the scanner and/or Feeder, the power supply must be disconnected from the mains (unplugged). It is not sufficient simply to press the on/off button on the scanner. Install the scanner and Feeder in a location where they are not accessible by children.
Batch Feeder Diagram A C B F D G H E Figure 1: Hasselblad Flextight 848 Scanner with Batch Feeder A B C D E F Hasselblad Flextight 848 (or 949) Scanner. Batch Feeder Dust cover: to protect the originals and scanner entrance from dust. Magazine: showing original holder position 1. Magazine: showing original holder position 10. Power Indicator (Green): Remains lit when ready to scan. Flashes when the scanner is switched on.
Preparing the Feeder for First Use or after Shipping Before you begin to use the Feeder, you must remove the two shipping screws that secure the magazine during shipping. They are located near the bottom of the Feeder on the back side, as shown in Figure 2, below. On new Feeders, these are clearly marked by a label, which reminds you to remove them before use.
Mounting and Unmounting the Batch Feeder The procedures for both mounting and unmounting the Feeder to/from your scanner require that you use the software-guided procedure, which ensures that the mechanical pars of the scanner and Feeder are correctly aligned for each step. Always use this software feature when you need to mount or unmount the Feeder. Otherwise, you may damage your Feeder and/or scanner.
5. The Feeder window opens. Click on the Mount button. 6. The Mount feeder window opens, which guides you through each step of mounting the Feeder. The procedure here in this manual also describes each step. Click on the Continue button. 7. The scanner now positions itself to accept the Feeder and shuts itself down. The Mount feeder window updates with new instructions.
8. Get the Batch Feeder and study its back panel. Here you should see an electronic connector (A) and a pair of mounting pins (B), as shown in Figure 3, below. A B Figure 3: Back panel of the Batch Feeder, showing the electronic connector (A) and mounting pins (B). 9. Lift the batch-feeder panel on the front of the Flextight Scanner and locate the connector (A) and two mounting holes (B) inside the scanner, as shown below in Figure 4. These match the pins and connector of the Feeder.
10. Grasp the Batch Feeder firmly with one hand while holding the batch-scan door open on the scanner with your other hand. Align the connector and pins on the back of the Feeder with the holes and connector inside the scanner. Gently press the Feeder down and in place, making sure that the Feeder sits firmly and has a good connection with the connector. 11. Turn on the scanner by pressing its on/off switch. 12. FlexColor detects that the scanner has been turned back on.
Unmounting the Batch Feeder Always use the software-guided procedure below to unmount the Feeder. It is otherwise possible to damage the Feeder and/or scanner while unmounting the Feeder 1. Turn on the scanner and launch the FlexColor software. 2. Select Maintenance > Feeder from the menu bar. 3. The Feeder window opens. Press the Unmount button. 4. The feeder moves the magazine into its storage position and FlexColor displays the Mount feeder window.
5. The scanner shuts down and the Mount feeder window updates with new instructions. If there are original holders in the magazine, then remove them all. They should be very easy to remove—do not use force. When all original holders have been removed, remove the Feeder itself by lifting it up and away from the scanner. Always store your Feeder by placing it into its original box (see also “Preparing the Feeder for Storage or Shipping” on page 31). 6. Click on Done to close the Mount feeder window.
Loading Originals into the Feeder C Pos. 1 A Pos. 10 B Figure 5: Loading originals into the Feeder To load originals into Batch Feeder, refer to Figure 5 and do the following: 1. Important! Use only original holders (A) that are fitted with the special plastic rail (B), otherwise the Feeder will not be able to unload the holder properly. 2. Place your original into an appropriate original holder (A).
4. Continue loading originals into holders and holders into the scanner until you have either loaded all of your originals or used all 10 slots of the Batch Feeder. 5. Go to your computer and run FlexColor. Use the batch scanning feature of the program to scan your originals as described in “Scanning with the Batch Feeder” on page 16. See also your FlexColor documentation for detailed instructions. IMPORTANT: Do not touch or remove the original holders while the scanner is running.
Scanning with the Batch Feeder Batch Scanning with 3f The Batch Feeder is intended as a tool for scanning large numbers of originals in a production environment. For this application, we strongly recommend the 3f workflow for maximum efficiency and flexibility. The 3f image-file format preserves your full-resolution, 16-bit raw scans and keeps a record of settings applied to each exported image.
2. Instead of using the standard preview/scan workflow in FlexColor, click on the 3f button to open the Scan 3f window. 3. Make the various 3f settings as described in the FlexColor User’s Guide. Note the following: • Use the Destination setting to select a parent folder in which to save your 3f files.
• • • • • • If you have both negative and positive originals in your batch, you should set Film Type to “Auto Detection”. This will cause FlexColor to analyze each image to decide whether it is negative or positive. It will then use either the Positive Setup or Negative Setup that you have selected. If all of your originals are either positive or negative, then you can set the Film Type to match (or use auto detection).
As you work with the 3f images in the light table, you can load each image into FlexColor to make settings and then save the settings back in the history for the 3f image. When you have finished making settings for an entire batch, you can then batch-process all images to save them as TIFF or JPEG files with your settings applied.
2. If it is not already shown, expand the Feeder heading in the Batch Scan window by clicking on the triangle next to the heading. 3. Set the Position field to the first batch-loader position you wish to scan (1 - 10). You can enter the number directly using your keyboard, or select it by clicking on the up and down buttons next to the field. 4. Click on Preview in the main FlexColor window. The scanner then advances the Feeder to your selected original and makes a preview of the selected original. 5.
If you are using the Manual list, then continue taking previews and adding scans until you have defined all of the scans you wish to make in this batch; then click on Scan in the Batch Scan window to scan them all. For complete details about how to work with the Batch Scan window, please see the FlexColor User’s Guide.
Troubleshooting Below are a few common problems and how to solve them. Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: The Feeder is not recognized by the scanner or FlexColor software. The electronic connection between the scanner and feeder is probably not secure enough. Gently, but firmly, press the Feeder down against the scanner. When the connection is good and the scanner is turned on, the diodes on the front of the Feeder will light. See also “Mounting the Batch Feeder” on page 8.
Aligning the Feeder The Feeder is pre-adjusted to align perfectly with most individual Flextight 848 and 949 Scanners. However, some scanners may have a drum that is aligned slightly outside of the tolerance range of the Feeder. If your original holders are not being drawn correctly into the scanner, then you may need to adjust your Feeder alignment as described below. You should check both the angle at which it hangs on the scanner and the position at which it loads original holders.
Figure 6: Adjusting the Feeder angle 3. If the Feeder looks to be hanging evenly on both the left and right sides, then you are done. Skip the rest of this procedure. 4. If the angle looks like it requires adjustment, then use the softwareassisted procedure to unmount the Feeder from the scanner as described in “Unmounting the Feeder” on page 12. 5. Find the adjustment tool that was supplied with your Batch Feeder. It is a thin metal bar with notches cut at each end. 6.
Figure 7: Bolts for adjusting the feeder angle 7. Use your fingers to turn the two adjustment bolts until that they look as though they will hold the bottom of the Feeder at the correct angle. 8. Use the software-assisted procedure to remount the Feeder to the scanner as described in “Mounting the Feeder” on page 8. 9. Check to see if the angle now looks correct.
2. Find the adjustment tool that was supplied with your Batch Feeder. It is a thin metal bar with notches cut at each end. 3. Use the adjustment tool to loosen the self-locking nut on the right side on the rear of the Feeder as indicated in Figure 8. NOTE! Do not touch similar looking nuts to the left. Figure 8: Unlocking/locking the Feeder position 4. Use the software-assisted procedure to mount the Feeder to the scanner as described in “Mounting the Feeder” on page 8.
5. Click on the Align Feeder button. The Align Feeder window opens, which will now guide you through the procedure of aligning the feeder. You have already loosened the nut, so just click on Continue. 6. The scanner moves into its adjustment (home) position and the Align Feeder window updates with new instructions. Place the adjustment tool in the slit between the first and second magazine position on the Feeder as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9: Using the adjustment tool 7. Move the adjustment tool left and right to adjust the Feeder position so the Feeder is centered with reference to the grabber for the original holder inside the scanner (see also Figure 10). X X Figure 10: Adjusting the Feeder position 8. When you have finished adjusting the Feeder, go back to your computer and click on Continue in the Align Feeder window.
9. The scanner now shuts down and the Align Feeder window updates with new instructions. Remove the Feeder and use the adjustment tool to re-tighten the selflocking nut on the rear of the Feeder (see also Figure 8, above). 10. Re-mount the Feeder on your scanner and then turn on the scanner. 11. When the scanner comes online, click on Continue in the Align Feeder window. 12. The Align Feeder window updates to tell you that the procedure is complete. Click on Done to close the Align Feeder window.
13. You now return to the Feeder window. Click on Done to close the Feeder window. 14. Load original holders into all 10 original holder slots and then scan all of them using FlexColor. They should all now load smoothly in and out of the scanner. If you still experience loading problems at one or more positions, then repeat this procedure. If problems continue after this, please contact your Hasselblad dealer.
Preparing the Feeder for Storage or Shipping Storing the Feeder To store the Feeder while it is not in use: 1. Detach the Feeder using the software-guided procedure given “Unmounting the Batch Feeder” on page 12. 2. Retrieve the box in which your Feeder was originally delivered. This box is made of sturdy cardboard and includes a foam lining custom cut to hold the Feeder safely and securely. 3. Lay the box down on the floor or on a table. 4. Open the box, remove the top slab of foam and set it aside. 5.
3. Examine the bottom of the back side of the Feeder and locate the two holes used to secure the magazine during shipping (see Figure 11, below). Insert the shipping screws into these holes and tighten them into place so that the magazine is secured. 4. Get the original box and lay down on the floor or on a table. 5. Open the box, remove the top slab of foam and set it aside. 6. Align the Feeder so that it will fit into the cut foam. 7. Lower the Feeder into the box. 8.
Preventive Maintenance All Flextight scanners should be serviced every 25,000 scans or every 12 months, whichever comes first. If a Feeder is mounted, the recommended number of scans is 15,000 provided that the feeder is mounted for all scans. Please note that previews are also counted as scans. Newer Flextight scanners have a counter installed so that the number of scans can be monitored from FlexColor. Please refer to the FlexColor manual to learn more about monitoring the number of scans.
Technical Information Specifications Scanners supported Flextight 848 and 949 Scanner footprint with feeder 36 x 42 cm Weight 3.1 kg Maximum batch 10 Flextight original holders (up to 60 originals, depending on format) Original types All transparency formats that are supported by Flexholders Scan software FlexColor 4.0.2 or later Computer OS Mac OS X 10.2.
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