WideTEK WT42 / WT48 Table of Contents 1 Names, used in the Manual ------------------------------------------------ 9 2 The Keyboard in General --------------------------------------------------- 9 3 Section Overview ------------------------------------------------------------ 10 START / STOP Buttons ................11 3.1.1 Switching from Stand-by Mode to Operating Mode 3.1.2...
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WideTEK WT42 / WT48 Table of Contents, Part 2 5 First Step: Setting the Network Parameters ------------------------ 21 Starting Setup Mode .................21 Selecting Parameters ................22 Network Parameters Entry Criteria ............22 Entering New Values ................22 Reset Values ....................23 Saving New Values...................23 Exiting Setup Mode...................24...
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WideTEK WT42 / WT48 Table of Contents, Part 3 7 Scan2Copy Mode ------------------------------------------------------------ 37 Scan2Copy Status Screen............... 39 Key Function Overview ................39 Setting General Parameters ..............40 Scan2Copy Parameter Menu..............40 7.4.1 Color Mode 7.4.2 Document 7.4.3 Print 7.4.4 Sharpness 7.4.5...
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Table of Pictures Picture 1: WideTEK WT42 / WT48 keyboard with S2N start screen .........10 Picture 2: START / STOP buttons on WideTEK WT42 / WT48 keyboard ......11 Picture 3: S2N start screen....................12 Picture 4: Setup mask for network parameters..............12 Picture 5: TFT color display with Scan2File status screen ..........14...
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WideTEK WT42 / WT48 Table of Pictures, part 2 Picture 30: Available printers in Scan2Copy ..............37 Picture 31: IP address of the printer.................. 37 Picture 32: Color Modes in Scan2Copy ................38 Picture 33: Scan2Copy status screen ................39 Picture 34: Document parameters..................
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 1 Names, used in the Manual In the manual the WideTEK WT42 / WT48 Large Format Scanner will be referred to as WideTEK WT42 / WT48. All other trademarks and product names used in this manual belong to their respective owners.
Picture 1: WideTEK WT42 / WT48 keyboard with S2N start screen Picture 1 shows the keyboard with the start screen. The TFT color display shows the start screen during the start-up sequence of the WideTEK WT42 / WT48 scanner. The four sections are: —...
At the end of the start sequence the TFT color display shows the animated S2N start screen and the green LED stops blinking. After a short moment the TFT color display changes to the status screen (see Picture 5) and the WideTEK WT42 / WT48 is ready to use.
IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway address. Picture 4: Setup mask for network parameters While the WideTEK WT42 / WT48 is in setup mode the green LED beside the START button lights up when keys are is pressed.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 3.1.4 Switching from Setup Mode to Stand-by Mode Press the STOP button for at least three seconds to switch the device from setup mode to stand-by mode. Release the STOP button when the TFT color display switches off.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 3.2 TFT Color Display with Function Keys Picture 5: TFT color display with Scan2File status screen The TFT color display has three function keys (FK) on its right side and three function keys on its bottom side. In this manual, the function keys are referred as FK1 through FK6.
Cursor keys The functions that these keys perform depends on the current mode of the WideTEK WT42 / WT48 scanner. 1. Before scanning a document. The document to be scanned is inserted: The upper button (↑) will transport the document forward in scanning direction.
See chapter 3.4.1 See chapter 3.4.2 Picture 7: Numeric keypad with “CLEAR” button and decimal point The purpose of the numeric keypad also depends on the WideTEK WT42 / WT48 operating mode. Numeric keypad in Setup mode: The numeric keypad is used to enter the values for IP address, subnet mask and gateway.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 3.4.1 Decimal point When a slider is used to set a value, pressing the decimal point key toggles an accelerator function on/off. The slider is controlled with FK1 and FK2, two of the function keys below the TFT color display.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 4 The Status Screen Information Picture 10: Information in the status screen The WideTEK WT42 / WT48 status screen shows information while the scanner is in operation mode. 4.1 Status Information Ready to Scan … The scanner is ready to scan. Documents can be inserted. If a document is inserted into the paper transport, the scanner will retract it and position it at the start position.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 4.3 Settings This part of the status screen provides information about the main settings. 4.3.1 Color Mode This section shows the selected color mode. The color modes are: Color — Gray — Bitonal — Bitonal, green channel —...
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 4.3.3 Preview This section informs the user about the selected preview scaling. The default preview scaling is 16. If the preview function is active (toggled on and off using FK6), a preview scan can be started by pressing FK4. Following the preview scan, the TFT color display shows the scan result.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 5 First Step: Setting the Network Parameters The WideTEK WT42 / WT48 can be integrated into virtually every existing network. A network device is defined in the network by its IP address. The default IP address of the WideTEK WT42 / WT48 is 192.168.1.50.
— The previous value is deleted by the input of a new value. 5.4 Entering New Values Start the WideTEK WT42 / WT48 as described in chapter 5.1. When the setup mode screen is displayed, press one of the function keys FK4 to FK6 to select the desired row.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 Reset Values The green START button resets the values for IP address, subnet mask and gateway to the initial start values. The active field remains in its last position. Resetting to the initial values is also possible after saving new values.
To exit the setup mode press and hold the red STOP button until the TFT color display turns off. The internal system terminates all functions and switches the WideTEK WT42 / WT48 off. Page 24 Keyboard Operation Manual...
6 Scan2File Mode Picture 14: Scan2File status screen Scan2File enables the user to scan documents and store the images on a local or network computer. Picture 14 shows the status screen after starting the WideTEK WT42 / WT48 in Scan2File mode. 6.1.1...
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 6.3 Setting General Parameters While the status screen is displayed, some parameters can be set. The arrow beside “Gamma”/”Inverse” indicates that two more parameters follow. Pressing the FK5 function key cycles through the parameters. The parameters that are valid with “Color” and “Gray” modes are:...
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 6.3.2 Contrast Picture 16: Contrast slider Contrast values range from 0 to 255. Use FK5 to select “Contrast”, as indicated above the slider. The slider position and the decimal value show the current setting. FK1 decrease and FK2 increase the contrast value.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 6.3.4 Invert (with all “Bitonal” and “Photo” color modes) Picture 18: Invert is selected FK1 switches the “Invert” function on and off. 6.3.5 Blackpoint Picture 19: Blackpoint slider Blackpoint values range from 0 to 127. Use FK5 to select “Blackpoint”, as indicated above the slider. The slider position and the decimal value show the current setting.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 6.4 Selecting Scan2File Color Mode In the Scan2File mode, six color modes are available. They are selectable from the Scan2File selection menu. Press FK3 to open the selection menu. Picture 21: Scan2File Color Modes menu Note the number next to the desired color and use the corresponding key of the numeric keypad to select the color mode.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48. The basic version of the WideTEK WT42 / WT48 is able to scan documents up to a width of 42 inch. Picture 22 shows all available sizes up to 48 inch. Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select the desired document size.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 6.5.2 Resolution Press FK4 to select the Resolution menu. Picture 23: Available scan resolutions Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select the desired resolution. Press FK4 to select another item from the menu list.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 6.5.3 Data Format Press FK4 to select the Data Format menu. Picture 24: List of data formats Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select the desired data format. If the data format JPG is selected, the quality can be set from 0 (zero) to 100. The slider is moved with FK1 and FK2.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 6.5.4 Sharpness Press FK5 to select Sharpness. Picture 25: Sharpness slider Use FK1 and FK2 to move the slider. The Sharpness function increases the detail sharpness. The higher the numeric value, the more sharply details appear in the image.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 6.5.5 Margins Press FK5 to select Margins. Picture 26: Margins available with document size AUTO The Margins function has five settings. Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select the desired margin. Use FK1 and FK2 to move the slider.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 6.5.6 Mirror Press FK5 to select Mirror. Picture 28: Mirror function The mirror function has two settings: off and horizontal. Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select the mirror function. Press FK5 to select another item from the menu list.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 6.5.7 ICC Profile Press FK6 to select ICC Profile. Picture 29: ICC Profile function The ICC Profile function has two settings: off and on. Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select the integration of an ICC profile.
Scan2Copy enables the user to scan documents and print the images directly on a network printer. The WideTEK WT42 / WT48 scanner starts in Scan2File mode. To change to Scan2Copy mode, press FK3 to open the mode selection menu. Then press FK6 to change to Scan2Copy mode.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 After saving the IP address, the TFT color display shows the color mode selection screen. The content beside FK4 to FK6 depends on the selected printer type. Picture 32: Color Modes in Scan2Copy Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select one of the six color modes for scanning documents.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 7.1 Scan2Copy Status Screen Picture 33: Scan2Copy status screen The status screen provides information about the selected settings. For a detailed description of all elements of the status screen, refer to chapter 4. 7.2 Key Function Overview The function keys FK1 and FK2 control the slider.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 7.3 Setting General Parameters While the status screen is displayed, some parameters can be set. The arrow beside “Gamma”/”Inverse” indicates that two more parameters follow. Pressing the FK5 function key cycles through the parameters. The parameters valid with color mode “Color” and “Gray” are:...
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 7.4.1 Color Mode Picture 32 shows the available color modes. Beside each color mode a number in brackets stands for the key on the numeric keypad that must be pressed to select the mode. Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select the desired document size.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 7.4.2.1 Document Size Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select the desired document size. Press FK3 once to return to the former list, press FK3 twice to return to the list of available printers or press it three times to return to the status screen.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 7.4.3 Print Picture 38: HP Designjet settings Picture 37: Print parameters The items in the list refer to the print output. The available items depend on the printer type. With printer type HP Designjet Series, menu item (1) changes as illustrated in Picture 38.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 7.4.3.2 Quality Use FK1 and FK2 to move the slider. Press FK3 once to return to the former list, press FK3 twice to return to the list of available printers or press it three times to return to the status screen.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 7.4.4 Sharpness Press FK5 to select Sharpness. Picture 42: Sharpness slider This function increases the detail sharpness of the image. The higher the numeric value, the more sharply details are displayed in the image. Use FK1 and FK2 to move the slider.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 7.4.5 Margins Press FK5 to select Margins. Picture 43: Margins available with AUTO document size Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select the desired margin. Use FK1 and FK2 to move the slider.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 7.4.6 Mirror Press FK5 to select Mirror. Picture 45: Mirror function Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select the mirror function. Press FK3 once to return to the former list, press FK3 twice to return to the list of available printers or press it three times to return to the status screen.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 7.4.7 Config.1 Printer (available with Postscript PJL and HP Designjet printer) Picture 46: Configuration menu 1 for printer output Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select a submenu from the list. Press FK3 once to return to the former list, press FK3 twice to return to the list of available printers or press it three times to return to the status screen.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 7.4.7.2 Color Matching Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select the color matching method. Press FK3 once to return to the former list, press FK3 twice to return to the list of available printers or press it three times to return to the status screen.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 7.4.8 Config.2 Printer (available with Postscript PJL printer) Picture 50: Configuration menu 2 for printer output The parameters that are selectable in this submenu apply to the print quality. Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select a submenu from the list.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 8 Configuration Coming from the status screen press FK3 to open the menu beside FK6. Now press FK6 until Configuration is inverted. The TFT color display shows the first screen of the configuration menu. Picture 51: Configuration menu, initial screen Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to switch the stitching function on or off.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 8.1 Preview Picture 52: Slider for preview quality This setting controls the preview quality. Use FK1 and FK2 to move the slider. Preview scale values range from 6 to 20. AUTO is selected by choosing a setting of 6.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 8.2 Language Picture 53: Language selector Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select the desired language. After selecting the language, all menu text changes immediately. Press FK3 once to return to the status screen.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 8.3 Units Picture 54: Available units of measurements This setting has two values: millimeters and inches. Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to select the desired unit of measurement. Press FK3 once to return to the status screen.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 8.4 Smooth Scan Picture 55: Smooth scan Use the corresponding keys of the numeric keypad to switch the smooth scan function to on or off. Turning smooth scan on reduces the transport speed while inserting and scanning the document.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 8.5 Paper Feed Delay Picture 56: Slider for paper feed delay Value range: 0 to 5 seconds, steps of 0.1 second Use FK1 and FK2 to move the slider. When a document is inserted, it will be pulled into the paper transport directly. The document’s width is detected and the document is moved back to the start position.
WideTEK WT42 / WT48 8.6 Backlight Picture 57: Backlight slider The backlight slider turns the backlight feature off and on and controls its brightness. Valid values range from 0 to 100. Use FK1 and FK2 to move the slider. Using backlight illumination is recommended while scanning translucent documents. The back light lamp increases the contrast between background and information in the document.
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