English User's Guide Flextight 343
English 2 © 2004 Hasselblad A/S. All rights reserved. Flextight 343 User's Guide, Part No 70030051, revision A. 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 Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Warnings and Restrictions System Requirements Front Panel Back Panel & Connectors Cut-Away View Setting up the Scanner Environmental Requirements Electrical Requirements Installation Procedure, FireWire Interface Operating the Scanner Resolutions True Optical Resolutions The Light Tube Orientation of the Light Tube Replacing the Light Tube Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner Disposal Technical Specifications FCC Notice CE - Declaration of Conform
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Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 This manual provides important information about using your Flextight 343 scanner.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Warnings and Restrictions English Warnings and Restrictions • Read all of the included documentation before attempting to install and use the scanner. • Do not touch the originals and/or the original holder while scanning. • Do not start scanning or previewing until an original holder with an original has been mounted. • The original holder is only to be mounted or removed when the drum is in the load position.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Front Panel 7 English Front Panel C D A E B Figure 1: Front panel features of Flextight 343 A B C D E Feed Table: place original holders here for scanning. The table can be folded up to keep dust from entering the scanner and to keep it out of the way. Light Area: for viewing originals. The grid helps you to align the originals.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Back Panel & Connectors English Back Panel & Connectors A B FireWire 346 Figure 2: Back panel features of Flextight 343 A B Power Cable Socket: plug the power cable into this socket. FireWire Interface Sockets: plug a FireWire cable (max. 6 m) here and connect it to your computer. You can use the second plug to connect another device (hard disk, printer etc.) to the FireWire chain.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Cut-Away View 9 English Cut-Away View A B C FLEXTIGHT ORIGINAL HOLDER PATENT PENDING D E Figure 3: Cut-away view of Flextight 343 A B C D E CCD Plate: this platform contains the light sensor. Optics: focuses the image of the original on the CCD. Drum: rotates the original into the scanner and steps it past the CCD line of focus. Light Tube: illuminates the transparent originals. The tube also provides the light for the feed table.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Setting up the Scanner English Setting up the Scanner Environmental Requirements Set up the scanner in a location that fulfils the following requirements: • Keep the scanner away from sources of heat, such as direct sunlight or a radiator. Warm temperatures will degrade the quality of your scans for best results, work in a cool environment. • The scanner must be operated away from sources of strong electromagnetic interference.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Setting up the Scanner 11 1. Place the scanner on a table near your computer with the front facing away from you. Make sure that the location you choose meets all environmental - and electrical requirements as described on page 10. 2. When using a FireWire interface connection, it is not necessary to switch of your computer and other connected units.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Operating the Scanner English 12 F G A H B J FLEXTIGHT ORIGINAL HOLD ER C PATENT PEND à ING D E Figure 4: Operating the Flextight 343 scanner User's Guide - Flextight 343
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Operating the Scanner 13 (See Figure 4 opposite). 1. It is assumed that the scanner and FlexColor software have been properly installed. 2. Pull the feed table (B) down to scan position. 3. Press the power button (G) on the front of the scanner to switch it on. The indicator light (F) button will start flashing green, indicating that no firmware has been downloaded yet. It will be downloaded automatically later when you first run the FlexColor program. 4.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Resolutions English Resolutions True Optical Resolutions The table below shows the true optical resolutions (in ppi) available with each of the original holders. When scanning at one of the resolution settings listed, one pixel in the scanner’s image sensor corresponds exactly to one pixel in the final image. If you use a resolution setting other than those listed, then interpolation (resizing) must be applied. Original Resolutions (PPI) Max.
Example: For an output resolution of 300 ppi, take the true resolution shown in Table 1, divide by 300 and multiply by 100%. Enter the result in the Zoom field in the main FlexColor window. Zoom Setting Original 24 x 36 Max. Resolution ½ Res. 1/3 Res. 1/4 Res. 1/6 Res. 1/12 Res.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 The Light Tube English The Light Tube Orientation of the Light Tube Flextight 343 contains a light tube that illuminates your originals while scanning. The light tube is fitted with a reflective sleeve, which must be aligned correctly inside the scanner. The sleeve helps direct the light to achieve maximum illumination of the original. When you replace the light tube, you must make sure the sleeve is aligned correctly.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 The Light Tube 17 If your scans are suddenly coming out black (or all white if you are scanning negatives), then the light tube may be defective or misaligned. Follow procedure below to replace a tube: 1. Get the appropriate replacement light tube (ask your Flextight dealer or see specification in “Technical Specifications” on page 20). 2. Turn off and unplug the scanner from the primary power supply. 3. IMPORTANT: Let the light tube cool down for app.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 The Light Tube English 6. The light tube is clearly visible, as shown in Figure 7. Hold each end of the light tube between your thumb and index finger. Rotate the light tube until it comes free and pull it away from the scanner. Note that the light tube sockets allow the tube to be rotated all the way around, but they click into position at each quarter turn.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner 19 If the external surface of the scanner becomes dirty, then clean it with a damp cloth. Be careful not to get any moisture inside the scanner or on any of the connectors. Do not use alcohol or other solvents. Disposal If you need to dispose of the scanner, it must be delivered to an authorized waste plant for electronics equipment.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Technical Specifications English Technical Specifications Power Connector: 24 VDC 60W Power Consumption Max. 60 W during operation Power Requirements 100-240V AC, 1.3A, 50-60Hz Interface to Computer FireWire (IEEE 1394) Front Panel One multifunction switch (on/off switch) and status light Drum Force 1kg (2.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 FCC Notice 21 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.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 CE - Declaration of Conformity English CE - Declaration of Conformity HASSELBLAD A/S HEJREVEJ 30 DK - 2400 COPENHAGEN NV TELEPHONE +45 7026 0800 TELEFAX +45 7026 0900 REG./VAT NO. 18635445 www.hasselblad.com Declaration of conformity Application of Council Directives: ................. 89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC. 91/157/EEC. C73/23/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC.
