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- Page 1 P/N: P005530 INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL FOR SmartLF Gx+/Gx+T Graphic Art &Technical Document Scanners Version 2.3 August 2010 MODEL UPGRADE THICKNESS Gx+ 28 Gx+ 42 Gx+ 56 S/N: ___________...
- Page 2 PLEASE READ ALWAYS USE THE SOFTWARE SCANNER SPEED CONTROL TO AVOID STOP/START SCANNING IF IT APPEARS THE COMPUTER CANNOT KEEP UP WITH THE SCANNER. THIS WILL MAXIMISE IMAGE QUALITY (p.16) TO COMPLY WITH ENERGY SAVING, LEFT UNNATTENDED THIS SCANNER WILL ENTER SLEEP MODE AFTER 15 MINUTES.
- Page 3 Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Gx+ T Installation and Operating Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the scanner or its power supply to rain or moisture. Do not cover the scanner with paper or drawings while the unit is being operated as this may lead to overheating and constitute a possible fire hazard.
- Page 4 Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual Scanner Box Contents List Item Description Location Quantity Checked SmartLF Gx+ Scanner (model type M, C or E) ....................Quantity Main box Rear Paper Guides ............................Cables box 2/3/5 Language Overlay for scanner Control Panel (may require fitting by user) ............
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual CONTENTS CONTENTS ......................................5 CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING THE SCANNER ........................... 6 1.1 Main Features of SmartLF Gx+ ..................................... 6 1.2 Unpacking SmartLF....................................... 6 1.3 Lifting the Scanner ........................................ 6 1.4 Attaching the Control Panel Language Overlay (if required) ..........................7 1.5 Scanner cables and Paper Guides .................................. -
Page 6: Chapter 1 Before Using The Scanner
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING THE SCANNER 1.1 Main Features of SmartLF Gx+ High-speed 1200x1200dpi 28 in (711mm), (42in (1067mm) and 600x600dpi 56in (1422mm) scan engines CCD camera, lens and mirror design with primary point digital data capture with thick media (option) ... -
Page 7: Attaching The Control Panel Language Overlay (If Required)
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual 1.4 Attaching the Control Panel Language Overlay (if required) This section should only be followed IF THE SCANNER HAS BEEN SHIPPED WITHOUT A LANGUAGE TEMPLATE. If the scanner already has the control panel language template fitted please ignore this section. -
Page 8: Closing The Scanner
Gigabit Ethernet cable supplied. If both cables are connected only the USB2 interface will function. Colortrac recommend that customers begin by connecting the scanner using the USB2 interface. AS SOON AS THE SCANNER POWER SUPPLY HAS BEEN CONNECTED THE SCANNER CAN BE SWITCHED ON PAS176 P/N: P005530 Colortrac Ltd ©... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Preparing The Computer
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual CHAPTER 2 PREPARING THE COMPUTER 2.1 Loading the scanner driver This installation assumes Windows XP Professional / XP Home or Windows Vista (Home/Premium/Business) is already started on the connected computer. A Vista installation is shown here. -
Page 10: Installing Software
Documents are loaded RIGHT-SIDE justified or CENTER-justified and FACE-DOWN into the scanner. Look for the yellow paper symbol. Colortrac SmartLF will scan standard sized and random sized documents up to the full scan width of the scanner. The maximum scan length is limited only by the attached computer and scanning software. As soon as the READY status is displayed documents can be loaded into the scanner. -
Page 11: Document Load Controls
REMOTE CONTROL With Colortrac software the FILE and COPY buttons on the scanner control panel duplicate the normal software normally controls accessed with the mouse. Note that the FILE and COPY buttons on the scanner are not able to start the software and these must be started using the Windows operating system BEFORE the scanner panel will be able to activate FILE and COPY remotely. -
Page 12: Scanner Software Functions
3.3 Scanner Software Functions When Colortrac software is running pressing the scanner CANCEL button will stop the software AND stop the scanner. The COPY, FILE and EMAIL buttons work by pressing them once to start an operation then pressing them again to stop it. -
Page 13: Motorised Thick Media (Mtm)
Turning off ASF does not increase document load time. Colortrac software uses scanner ASF when the document size setting is set for automatic or auto-size. Fixed or user- input document sizes in the software will override ASF. The scanner will still display the actual paper size if ASF is switched on. -
Page 14: The Lcd Menu Tree
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual 3.5 The LCD Menu Tree The scanner LCD display allows operator configuration of the language and the Ethernet connection parameters. To access the menu system press the MENU button then use the FWD/ BACK buttons to scroll through the options. -
Page 15: Using And Configuring Remote Software Control
3.6 Using and Configuring Remote Software Control The operator is able to control the SCAN / FILE and COPY functions of Colortrac software remotely for Windows XP and Vista operating systems. Pressing the FILE and COPY buttons on the scanner control panel provides cyclic ON>OFF>ON>OFF activation of these functions alongside normal mouse control. -
Page 16: Colour Modes
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual For fragile originals scanner document speed can be controlled using the Quality slider accessed from the i-box in the top left corner of the SmartLF user interface. AN ARROW MEANS „WAITING FOR A DOCUMENT TO BE LOADED‟... -
Page 17: Preview Window
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual 3.11 Preview window DISCARD ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT FILE IMAGE CROP IMAGE Zoom and crop tools are not available until a document appears in the Preview window. Use CROP IMAGE to select an area of the image for scanning to file, to the Windows printer or email. -
Page 18: Chapter 4 Scanner Maintenance
If the glass becomes badly scratched and is affecting scan quality, a new replacement can be ordered from your Colortrac supplier. Fitting the replacement is straightforward and can be carried out by the user with the glass removal tool supplied. -
Page 19: Model Upgrades
6. If you suspect the mirror, lens or CCD to have been coated with a residue (e.g. from canned air or other cleaning agents) we recommend you contact your Colortrac agent immediately. Other serious maintenance issues such as electronic or a suspected internal mechanical failure should always be referred to your approved service agent for diagnosis and repair. -
Page 20: Normalisation Or White Point Calibration
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual 4.4 Normalisation or White point calibration Use the Utilities program to normalise the scanner. What is Full Normalisation? All optical sensors can be sensitive to variations in room temperature so normalisation is used to reset the optimum image quality for the scanner according to the room conditions. - Page 21 Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual Utilities Automatic Stitch Start Utilities then load the Automatic Stitch Target (included) face- down and centred into the scanner. Now click the Auto Stitch button (item 2, Section 4.4). The scanner will take 1-2 minutes to re-stitch.
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Page 22: Photo Pressure Modes
15 minutes 2-15 minutes To wake the scanner press the red CANCEL button on the scanner control panel. The scanner will be ready to use within 5 seconds. Alternatively start a scanner Colortrac software application. PAS176 P/N: P005530 Colortrac Ltd © 2010... -
Page 23: Load Timeout
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual 4.8 Load Timeout Utilities Load Timeout is the time period the scanner waits between detecting the document and beginning the automatic document load process. The operator can adjust the value of the timeout as required. -
Page 24: Chapter 5 Configuring & Using The Ethernet Connection
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURING & USING THE ETHERNET CONNECTION 5.1 Connecting the scanner with an Ethernet switch 10/100 Mbps network The scanner should always be directly connected to the computer using a 1GB Gigabit Ethernet... -
Page 25: Setting The Scanner Ip Address
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual 5.3 Setting the scanner IP address To set IP address of the scanner from the LCD control panel (Refer to menu tree section 3.4) You may need to consult your IT administrator for an available IP address for the scanner. You can check if the address is currently unused by checking for a failed ping return using ping IP address <ENTER>... - Page 26 If Gx+ Utilities cannot detect the scanner if will offer the operator the chance to change the communication settings. To use Ethernet all Colortrac software must be reconfigured by the user from the USB2 default. If the scan software fails to connect to the scanner the time-out function will allow the operator to inspect / change the settings. Refer to the following for more details.
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Page 27: Ethernet - Smartlf All-In-One
However if SmartLF-All-In-One is closed down and then the scanner enters sleep mode the scanner can be woken remotely by opening SmartLF-All-In- One again. For Ethernet scanner operation Colortrac recommend the application is closed if the scanner is likely to go into Sleep Mode. PAS176... -
Page 28: Ethernet - Scanworks
Unplug the USB cable and plug in the Ethernet cable Switch the scanner ON Restart ScanWorks For Ethernet scanner operation Colortrac recommend the application is closed when not in use if Sleep Mode has been activated. 5.6 Ethernet - CopySmart... -
Page 29: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Procedures
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES 6.1 Common problems a) The scanner is switched on but the LCD display is not lit. Cause The power is not switched on at the mains socket Switch on the power at the socket... -
Page 30: Problems Indicating Routine User Maintenance May Be Required
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual excessive computer hard disk activity. For an A0 original above 1200 dpi are calculated in the driver by the computer and will depend directly this can produce file in excess of 2GB on the performance of the attached computer j) The document seems to be skewing (turning slightly) as it scans. -
Page 31: Chapter 7 Appendices
& thickness of media. Some advanced features may not be available in Windows 2000. Contact your supplier for advice on the optimum system configuration for your application. Colortrac Ltd reserves the right to change or amend specifications without notice. Colortrac and Smart LF are trademarks of Colortrac Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. -
Page 32: Windows .Net Framework Environment
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual 7.3 Windows .NET Framework environment The Colortrac SmartLF All-In-One software has been built using the Microsoft .NET Framework. If the .NET Framework is not installed on the scanner computer then the SmartLF All-In-One software will not run. - Page 33 Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual EN 61000-4-11: 2004 This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures (Note 1) Test Report Issue by: CERPASS Technology (SUZHOU) Co., Ltd...
- Page 34 Colortrac Ltd. Colortrac Ltd makes no warranty claims with respect to this documentation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Page 35: Scanner External Dimensions
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual 7.6 Scanner External Dimensions Units: in (mm) Dimensional accuracy: +/- 0.2 (5) Gx+ 28 / 42 / 56 14.3 (364) 44.9 (1140) / 56.7 (1440) / 72.4 (1840) PAS176 P/N: P005530 Colortrac Ltd © 2010... -
Page 36: Floor Stand Dimensions
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual 7.7 Floor Stand Dimensions Units: in (mm) Dimensional accuracy: +/- 0.2 (5) Gx+ 28 / 42 / 56 21.6 (550) 35.4 (900) / 47.2 (1200) / 63 (1600) FRONT PAS176 P/N: P005530 Colortrac Ltd © 2010... -
Page 37: Smartlf Gx+ / Gx+ T Range Technical Specification
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual 7.8 SmartLF Gx+ / Gx+ T Range Technical Specification There are three SmartLF Gx+ high definition large format scanner models in two scan width sizes with performance levels and features optimised for different applications. - Page 38 [Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ scanners comply with ENERGY STAR, CB, CE, FCC and RoHS standards and regulations.] Colortrac Ltd makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document and reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Colortrac and Smart LF® are trademarks of Colortrac Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 39: Index
Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual 8.0 Index .NET environment magnetically .NET V3.0 Manual Stitch Target Moiré APHD (Adjustable Paper Hold Down) ASF (Auto Size Finder) netstat Auto Length newspapers auto size finder Newton’s Rings Automatic Stitch Target... - Page 40 Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual Upgrade program Wallets WEEE Windows Security Windows Vista Windows XP Professional Vista installation PAS176 P/N: P005530 Colortrac Ltd © 2010...
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Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ Range Installation and Operating Manual PAS176 P/N: P005530 Colortrac Ltd © 2010...
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