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AGFA 1200 Owner's Manual

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Arcus 1200
Owner's Guide
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Preface
This chapter gives you general information about Arcus 1200.
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Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner
This chapter shows you how to prepare your Arcus 1200 for installation.
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Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner
This chapter shows you how to set up your Arcus 1200 for the Apple Macintosh and PC.
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Chapter 3: Placing Originals
This chapter shows you how to place your originals in your Arcus 1200.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix can be helpful when you come across problems that you are unable to solve.
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Appendix B: Technical Information
This appendix provides specifications of your Arcus 1200.
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Appendix C: Arcus 1200 Regulation Compliance
This appendix gives you information on the safety regulations and on electromagnetic
compatibility.
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  • Page 1 This chapter shows you how to prepare your Arcus 1200 for installation. Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your Arcus 1200 for the Apple Macintosh and PC. Chapter 3: Placing Originals This chapter shows you how to place your originals in your Arcus 1200.
  • Page 2 Trademarks Agfa, the Agfa rhombus and MultiPlate are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG. Arcus 1200, FotoLook and ColorTune are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V. Adaptec and ASPI are trademarks of Adaptec. Adobe Acrobat and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Incorporated.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ... 5 Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner ... 6 Unpacking the Scanner... 7 Unlocking the Scanner ... 7 Autolock... 7 Unlocking the Transparency Unit (TPU) ... 7 Taking a Closer Look ... 8 The Different Parts of Your Scanner ... 9 Working with Trays and a Flexible Template ...
  • Page 4 Appendix A: Troubleshooting ... 41 Appendix B: Technical Information ... 43 Appendix C: Arcus 1200 Regulation Compliance ... 45 Safety Regulations ... 46 UL Safety Statement ... 46 TÜV: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise ... 46 Electromagnetic Compatibility... 47 Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement..47 Canadian Department of Communications ...

  • Page 5: Preface

    This means a considerable increase in productivity. Arcus 1200's image quality makes it perfectly suitable for pre-press graphical applications. It is based on flatbed CCD (Charge Coupled Device) scanning technology. Arcus 1200 is characterized by a large input size range.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Preparing The Scanner

    Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner This chapter assists you in preparing your Arcus 1200 for installation. You will find instructions for: Unpacking the Scanner Unlocking the Scanner Autolock Unlocking the Transparency Unit (TPU) Taking a Closer Look The Different Parts of Your Scanner...

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Scanner

    To scan negatives, transparencies or slides you use the transparency unit (TPU) of your Arcus 1200. The TPU of your scanner is locked. You have to unlock this TPU before you can use it. Open the TPU of the scanner.

  • Page 8: Taking A Closer Look

    The TPU is unlocked. Taking a Closer Look Now that you have taken the scanner out of the box, you can take a closer look, so that you become familiar with its parts. Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner...

  • Page 9: The Different Parts Of Your Scanner

    The Different Parts of Your Scanner The figure illustrates the locations of the different parts of your Arcus 1200. TPU unlocking screw rulers removable tray (glass plate/batch slide holder frame) stand-by switch power indicator progress indicator indicator for transparency scanning (Tx) "...
  • Page 10 35 mm framed and 4 x 5 inch batch slide holder 35 mm strip and 6 x 9 cm batch slide holder batch slide holder frame small plastic holder to make 6 x 9 cm universal (6 x 7 cm or 6 x 6 cm) The following figure illustrates the location of the different parts at the rear of your scanner.

  • Page 11: Working With Trays And A Flexible Template

    Working with Trays and a Flexible Template Trays A locking system is installed for safety reasons, to protect the scanner's optical assembly and its electronic components from possible damage and dust. Two trays are delivered with your scanner: 1. glass plate The TPU will automatically be locked, when you remove the glass plate from your scanner.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Transparency Unit (Tpu)

    Connecting the Transparency Unit (TPU) To scan negatives, transparencies or slides you have to use the TPU on your Arcus 1200: Connect the TPU cable to your scanner as shown in the figure below. Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Installing The Scanner

    Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your Arcus 1200 with your Apple Macintosh or Windows PC. You will find information about: Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements Environmental Requirements Precautions Cleaning Your Scanner SCSI Devices...

  • Page 14: Minimum Hardware And Software Requirements

    Note: Please read the installation and set-up guidelines in the documentation that is supplied together with your SCSI interface card. In case of problems, consult the Owner’s Guide Arcus 1200 on the Agfa Scanners CD-ROM. A CD-ROM drive The amount of disk space available on your PC determines the number and size of the images you can scan.

  • Page 15: Environmental Requirements

    Handle your Arcus 1200 with care: its glass plate is fragile. There is no warranty on breaking the glass plate and your dealer is not liable for the consequential damages.

  • Page 16: Cleaning Your Scanner

    Installation for Mac OS This section shows you how to set up your Arcus 1200 with your Macintosh computer. You must first install the software after which you have to choose and set a SCSI ID number, then connect the scanner to your Macintosh, and finally test the scanner and the connection.

  • Page 17: Which Scsi Interface Card

    Which SCSI Interface Card Arcus 1200 requires a SCSI interface to work with your Macintosh. If your Macintosh does not have a SCSI interface card or built-in interface, contact your dealer. Adaptec™ products are recommended to use together with your Arcus 1200.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Scanner

    Some SCSI devices have built-in terminators and must therefore be placed at the end of your SCSI chain. Please check the documentation of each of your SCSI devices if you are not sure whether the device has a built-in terminator or not. Your Arcus 1200 has no built-in terminator. Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner...
  • Page 19 If your Arcus 1200 is the only external SCSI device to be connected to your Apple Macintosh: 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.
  • Page 20 If your Arcus 1200 will be connected to your Apple Macintosh together with other external SCSI devices: If you install the scanner at the end of your SCSI chain Remove or switch off the terminator from the last device in the SCSI chain.
  • Page 21 If your scanner is the first external device of your SCSI chain Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector of the next device in the SCSI chain. Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the connection. Connect the 25-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector of the scanner.
  • Page 22 If you install the scanner between two other external SCSI devices Disconnect the SCSI cable from one of these two SCSI devices. Connect the free end of this SCSI cable to the scanner. Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable (the one supplied with your scanner) to the other adjacent SCSI device.

  • Page 23: Testing The Scanner And The Connection

    Note: Make sure that you are using the correct power cord for the voltage in your area. Double-check whether the voltage indicated on the back panel of the scanner corresponds with the voltage in your area. If not, contact your dealer or Agfa service representative.

  • Page 24: Installation For Windows

    Choosing a SCSI ID Number Before you connect your Arcus 1200 to your PC, you have to find out which SCSI ID numbers are already assigned and which numbers are free. To do this, you can use a Windows utility that is usually bundled with your SCSI interface card.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Scanner

    SCSI chain. Please check the documentation of each of your SCSI devices if you are not sure whether the device has a built-in terminator. Your Arcus 1200 has no built-in terminator. Never try to connect the scanner to the serial or parallel port of your PC: you might seriously damage your equipment if you do.
  • Page 26 If your PC has a 25-pin connector and your Arcus 1200 is the only external SCSI device to be connected to your PC: " Note: If your configuration also consists of internal SCSI devices and if your SCSI controller does not disable termination automatically, do not forget to disable the termination of the host adapter.
  • Page 27 If your PC has a 25-pin connector and your Arcus 1200 will be connected to your PC together with other external SCSI devices: If you install the scanner at the end of your SCSI chain: Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6.
  • Page 28 If your scanner is the first external device of your SCSI chain Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6. For more information, consult Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector of the next device in the SCSI chain.
  • Page 29 If you install the scanner between two other external SCSI devices Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6. For more information, see Disconnect your SCSI cable from one of these two SCSI devices. Connect the free end of this SCSI cable to the scanner. Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable (the one supplied with your scanner) to the other adjacent SCSI device.
  • Page 30 If your PC has a 50-pin connector and your Arcus 1200 is the only external SCSI device to be connected to your PC: " Note: If your configuration also consists of internal SCSI devices and if your SCSI controller does not disable termination automatically, do not forget to disable the termination of the host adapter.
  • Page 31 If your PC has a 50-pin connector and your Arcus 1200 will be connected to your PC together with other external SCSI devices: If you install the scanner at the end of your SCSI chain Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6.
  • Page 32 If your scanner is the first external device of your SCSI chain Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6. For more information, see Connect the 25-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector of the next device in the SCSI chain.

  • Page 33: Testing The Scanner And The Connection

    If you install the scanner between two other external SCSI devices Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6. For more information, see Disconnect the SCSI cable from one of these two SCSI devices. Connect the free end of this SCSI cable to the scanner. Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable (the one supplied with your scanner) to the other adjacent SCSI device.
  • Page 34 Note: Make sure that you are using the correct power cord for the voltage in your area. Double-check whether the voltage indicated on the back panel of the scanner corresponds with the voltage in your area. If not, contact your dealer or Agfa service representative.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Placing Originals

    Chapter 3: Placing Originals This chapter shows you how to scan with your Arcus 1200. Changing Removable Trays Placing Reflective Originals Placing Transparent Originals Using the Glass Plate and the Flexible Template Using the Batch Slide Holders Chapter 3: Placing Originals...

  • Page 36: Changing Removable Trays

    You place a reflective original, such as a photograph, directly on the scanner's glass plate. The Arcus 1200 has an adjustable TPU: when you scan a thick original (like a book or a magazine) on the reflective glass plate, the TPU adjusts automatically to the thickness of the original. If necessary, you can remove the TPU completely.
  • Page 37 " Note: Optical performance of a CCD scanner is always best near the middle of the scan area. However, the specified scan quality is guaranteed for the entire scan area. Close the TPU of the scanner. " Note: The removable TPU makes it possible to scan from books and magazines. When you put a thick original on the reflective glass plate, the TPU adjusts automatically to the thickness of the original.

  • Page 38: Placing Transparent Originals

    Placing Transparent Originals When you scan transparent originals, there are two possibilities: You can use the glass plate and the flexible template; You can use the batch slide holders. The batch slide holders fit into the batch slide holder frame which you insert in the scanner. Using the Glass Plate and the Flexible Template To scan a transparent original, carry out the following instructions: Open the TPU of your scanner.
  • Page 39 Put the batch slide holder with the originals in the batch slide holder frame with the Agfa logo at the top. Insert the batch slide holder frame in the scanner. " Note: Before you put the batch slide holder frame in your scanner, close the TPU and remove the glass plate from the scanner.
  • Page 40 Close the lid and slide it sideways. Your originals are correctly positioned for scanning. Put the batch slide holder into the batch slide holder frame with the Agfa logo at the top. Put the batch slide holder frame into the scanner.

  • Page 41: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    If you have confirmed that there is power to the scanner it is likely that the scanner fuse needs to be replaced. Contact your dealer. The power indicator lights up but nothing happens. Contact your dealer or Agfa service representative. The scanner makes a loud knocking noise and the optical carriage does not move under the glass plate.
  • Page 42 Your original fell into the scanner. Contact your dealer or Agfa representative. An error message appears while you scan transparencies. Use the flexible template to make sure that your original does not cover the calibration area. If you do not use the template, make sure to leave a space of 5 cm between the front ruler and your original.

  • Page 43: Appendix B: Technical Information

    Appendix B: Technical Information This appendix provides some technical information about your Arcus 1200. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice. Scanner type: CCD: Optical resolution: Output resolution: A/D conversion: Output pixel depth: Density range: Scanning speed: Preview speed A4 color...
  • Page 44 Lamp warm up time: Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions: - length: - width: - height: - weight: Acoustic noise: Interface: Environment: Approximately 15 seconds 180 seconds to reach final image quality 100 V to 240 V, 47-63 Hz <35 W 555 mm 386 mm 187 mm...

  • Page 45: Appendix C: Arcus 1200 Regulation Compliance

    Appendix C: Arcus 1200 Regulation Compliance Safety Regulations Electromagnetic Compatibility Appendix C: Arcus 1200 Regulation Compliance...

  • Page 46: Safety Regulations

    IEC 950, EN 60950 (GS approved) UL 1950-D3 CSA c22.2 No. 950-M89 Arcus 1200 also complies with CE regulations and carries the CE mark. UL Safety Statement Instructions for power supply cord selection: Use a UL listed, Type SVT or SJT cord, three conductor, rated 10 A 125 V, not to exceed 15ft in length.

  • Page 47: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Electromagnetic Compatibility Arcus 1200 is designed to comply with: Emission: EN55022, Class B Immunity: IEC 801-2; IEC801-3; IEC 801-4 FCC Document 20718, part 15, subpart B, class B Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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