Installation Quickstart
SprintScan 45i System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unpack the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Position the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Inserting the Carrier into the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Preview-Scan an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Install the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Enhance and Final-Scan the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connect the Scanner to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English System Requirements 3 PC Systems • An IBM PC or compatible, with at least a 66-MHz Pentium class processor and 24 megabytes (MB) of RAM. (RAM equal to or greater than the typical image file size is recommended). Macintosh Systems • A Power Macintosh family computer or compatible, with a PowerPC processor and 32 megabytes (MB) of RAM. • Apple system software version 7.6 or later. • • ColorSync color management software version 2.5 or later (required for color profile embedding).
1 Unpack the Box e Make sure you have all the following components. Contact your dealer if any is missing or damaged. g f h i a b c d e j k l m f a b c d g Scanner Power cable This manual Pass-through terminator h i j SCSI cable (25-pin to 50-pin) Film carrier for 4x5 film Adapter for 120 film, 2¼ x 2¼ in. Adapter for single 35mm slide Adapter for 120 film, 2¼ x 2¾ in.
English 2 Position the Scanner 3 Install the Software Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface, free of vibration. Leave at least 2 inches (50mm) of space around all sides and the top of the scanner for adequate ventilation, and leave room at the back to reach the power switch on the rear panel. 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Close any applications that may be running. 3 Insert the Polaroid PolaColor Insight CD into the drive.
4 Connect the Scanner to the Computer The SprintScan 45i requires a SCSI host adapter in your computer. If your computer does not have an adapter, you must install one (see page 17). If your computer is a PC-compatible with a SCSI adapter, but the adapter is connected to a hard drive or CD-ROM drive, installing a second adapter is recommended. Set the scanner SCSI address Each device connected to a SCSI host adapter must have a unique address from 0-6.
English 7 Connect the SCSI cables a b Place the scanner at the end of the SCSI chain or between the computer and other SCSI devices as shown in the following diagrams. Use the sh‘ortest possible cables. Note: Turn the computer, scanner and all other SCSI devices off before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Do not connect the scanner to the parallel connector on your computer. Doing so could damage the scanner or computer.
25 pins Computer 25 pins Computer 50 pins 25 pins 50 pins Other SCSI device (unterminated) 50 pins 25 pins Scanner Terminator Scanner 50 pins You may need additional cables or adapters to connect the scanner. Your cable must have a 50-pin Centronics M or DB-25 M connector at one end for attachment to the scanner, and the cable should be as short as possible. To determine the connector you need for attachment to your SCSI adapter, refer to instructions with the adapter.
English 5 Connect the Scanner to AC Power and Turn On 1 2 I I O Connect the power cord as shown. a b I O c a b c Turn on the scanner by pressing the power switch. d Air intake SCSI address switch Power switch e d e Power connector SCSI connectors (25, 50) 3 Check the lights. The green light indicates power on. The yellow light blinks while the scanner initializes, remaining steady when the scanner is ready. (The green light also blinks while scanning.) 4 Turn on the computer.
6 Loading the Film Carriers The Four-Slide Film Carrier 1 With the text facing up and the hinge at the top, open the carrier flat as shown. 3 Close the carrier carefully. The 4x5 Carrier (for 4x5 film) 1 2 Place up to four mounted 35mm slides in the spaces provided. Be sure the slide mounts fit properly in the recessed areas. The images should be right-side up and right-reading as you do so. The emulsion side will face down.
English 2 Open the carrier flat. Insert a 4x5 chrome or negative so that the left edge is against the positioning pins. Position the film so the image is right-reading and right-side up (emulsionside down). 11 The 120 Film Adapters (for 2¼ x 2¼ and 2¼ x 2¾ in. film) 1 Open the 4x5 carrier as described previously. 2 Locate the appropriate adapter for your image. One is designed for 2¼ x 2¾ in. images, and one is for 2¼ x 2¼ in. square images. Note: The emulsion side is the dull side.
4 Secure the film with the two magnets provided, on the top and bottom edges. Be sure the magnets are also within the raised ridges. CK LO CK LO UN The Single-35mm Carrier 5 Place the adapter in the 4x5 carrier, sliding the notches into the pins on the left edge. The film and magnets should be face up, as shown. 1 Open the 4x5 carrier as described previously. 2 Locate the single-35mm adapter. Note: You can use a negative, or a mounted or unmounted slide.
English 4 If the film is unmounted or the mount is thin, use the slide spacer provided. Position the slide spacer underneath the slide. The film should fit snugly into the adapter. (The spacer also ensures that the image will be at the correct distance from the scanning mechanism.) 6 Close the carrier. Squeeze the carrier at the bottom edge and turn the knob to lock it. CK LO CK LO UN 5 Place the adapter in the 4x5 carrier, sliding the notches into the pins on the left edge.
7 Inserting the Carrier into the Scanner 1 3 Note: Do not open the carrier access door while a scan is in process; the scan will be interrupted. The scan will resume when the door is closed, but the quality of the scan may be reduced. Scan again with the door closed for best scanning quality. Open the carrier access door. 4 2 Close the carrier access door. The scanner will not scan if the door is open. Initiate the scan from your software. The software will prompt you when the scan is finished.
English 8 Preview-Scan an Image 1 Load the film or slide into the film carrier (as described previously). 2 Insert the carrier into the scanner (as described previously). 3 Start the PolaColor Insight program: 4 Power Mac or Power PC Windows 95, 98 or NT Double-click PolaColor Insight. 1 Select Programs from To start the Photoshop plug-in within another application, select Import from the application’s File menu and select PolaColor Insight. 2 Point to Polaroid Pola- the Start menu.
9 Enhance and Final-Scan the Image Follow the online user’s guide instructions to enhance the image and perform a final scan. To view the online PolaColor Insight User’s Guide: Power Mac or Power PC Windows 95, 98 or NT 1 Double-click PolaColor 1 Select Programs from Insight, launching the PolaColor Insight program. the Windows Start menu. 2 Select PolaColor Insight Help from the Help menu. 10 Remove the Carrier 1 When the scan is complete, open the door and remove the carrier.
English 17 Installing a SCSI Host Adapter Limited Warranty The SprintScan 45i connects to a SCSI host adapter in your computer. Most Macintosh computers have a SCSI adapter built in, but most IBM PC compatible computers do not. Polaroid Corporation warrants the SprintScan 45i scanner against defects in manufacture or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. To verify the warranty period, you should keep the invoice, sales receipt, or other proof of the purchase date.
Radio and Television Interference Note: A shielded interface cable with a ferrite core installed on the scanner connector end must be used with this equipment. FCC Notice (U.S.A.) FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
