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Nexscan F 4100/F 4200
Operation
Edition September 2000
Order No. 05573483
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  • Page 1 Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Operation Edition September 2000 Order No. 05573483...
  • Page 2 If any problems occur with the assumes no responsibility for product described in this manual, information and description as far as please contact the Heidelberg agency third-party products are concerned. which is responsible for you. The information contained in this Order No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Product and Performance Features of the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 ..... . . 3–2 Overall configuration ......3–4...
  • Page 4 Illumination of originals ..... 3–10 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Operating Sequence ......4–1 Preparation for Production .
  • Page 5 Replacing the Glass Plate ....6–8 Cleaning the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 ... 6–9 Removing Dust in the Lid .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Preparing the Originals for Cleaning ... . 6–17 Liquids ........6–19 Dry Finger Prints;...
  • Page 7 Technicians ....... . . 8–1 Index Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation...

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    Standards, in the Technical Data and Accessories chapter. Designated Use The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 is a flatbed scanner and should only be used for this purpose in accordance with the Operating Instructions. Do not place any objects or liquids on the unit.

  • Page 10: Prerequisites

    Printed documentation: - Linocolor Installation - Linocolor Introduction (incl. Color Images) - Linocolor User's Guide - Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Copix Operation After installing LinoColor, you will find further documentation in the documentation folder on your computer, such as: - Linocolor Reference...

  • Page 11: About This Documentation

    A plus sign is used to indicate that several keys have to be pressed at the same time. Example: Press Alt+A. “V" in front of a word denotes that you will find further explanations of this word in the glossary. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation...

  • Page 12: Important Information

    Before you start ... Important Information Important information in the text is marked by symbols which indicate the following: Warning: Contains information that must be taken into consideration to protect the user from injury. Attention: Contains information that must be taken into consideration to prevent damage to hardware or software.

  • Page 13: Any Comments On This Documentation

    Problem Report for Customers and Service Technicians. To order documentation, please contact the Heidelberg agency which is responsible for you. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation...

  • Page 14: Heidelberg Online

    Before you start ... HEIDELBERG Online Do you have questions concerning our products? Do you want to improve your workflows? Pay us a visit at our Internet home page. You will find us at: http://www.heidelberg.com/ Edition September 2000...

  • Page 15: Unpacking And Installing

    Read the chapter on unpacking and installing be- fore you connect the device to the power source. Scope of Delivery The scope of delivery for your Nexscan F 4100/ F 4200 comprises the following parts: 1 SCSI cable 3 Power cable...

  • Page 16: Unpacking And Installing

    Unpacking and Installing Unpacking and Installing When setting up the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200, the notes in both this chapter and in chapter 2 in these Operating Instructions must be observed. Note: Do not install the device in the vicinity of air- conditioning systems and protect it from moisture and direct sunlight.
  • Page 17 However, allow approx. 1 m gap to the wall as cables still need to be connected later and the back panel must be scre- wed on and off. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 1–3...
  • Page 18 Unpacking and Installing Note: Take the length of the SCSI cable between scanner and computer into account when positioning the scanner. 5. Removing the back panel Unscrew the four screws at the back of the device with a flat screwdriver and remove the back panel.
  • Page 19 (accessible from the rear only). 8. Removing the shipping restraint brak- Unscrew the three screws on the ship- ping restraint at the back of the device and remove it. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 1–5...
  • Page 20 Unpacking and Installing 9. Removing the shipping restraint brak- A similar safeguard must now be remo- ved at the front of the device. The three screws must be unscrewed in the same fashion. 10. Open the scanner lid 11. Remove the air-cushion foil and the silk paper 12.
  • Page 21 Ensure that you have inserted the clamp element the right way round so that the glass pane does not break. 14. Removing the clamping pads Remove the two clamping pads for the knurled screws. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 1–7...
  • Page 22 Unpacking and Installing 15. Removing the bracket for transparency scanning Remove the two knurled screws in the scanner lid and carefully remove the plate with the glass pane. Remove the bracket for the transpa- rency scanning by unscrewing the screw with a flat screwdriver. Ensure that the bracket does not fall onto the glass plate for the scanner lid unit.
  • Page 23 17. Removing the restraining pins Remove the screws on the shipping res- traints with a flat screwdriver. Now pull out the long screws and the pins. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 1–9...
  • Page 24 Unpacking and Installing 18. At the rear in the device, use a flat screwdriver to remove the 2 vertical slotted screws (not the double seams screws!) to the upper right in the back panel cutout (already carried out on the left-hand side).
  • Page 25 24. Removing the base aperture Slide the base aperture from the front under the device until it engages. The end clips for the aperture must pene- trate into the rear covering. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 1–11...
  • Page 26 Unpacking and Installing Note: Keep all transport safety devices in a safe place so that they can be re- used if the device needs to be transpor- ted again. Attention: Transportation without transport safety devices can cause damage to the device. 1–12 Edition September 2000...

  • Page 27: Connecting

    Connecting 2 Connecting Installation After you have unpacked and moved your Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 to its intended position, it must be installed. The following steps are required: Connecting the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 to the workstation. Connecting the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 to the power supply.
  • Page 28 SCSI bus, the Nexscan F 4100/ F 4200 must always be the last link in the chain, as the SCSI bus in the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 has a terminator. The SCSI bus must not exceed a total length of 6 m, otherwise you may encounter operational difficulties.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 To The Power Supply

    Connecting Connecting the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 to the power supply Note: The device is switched off at both poles with the isolator switch and is then de- energized, except for the power cable connection up to the switch. Connect the device to the power supply by means of the three-pin plug and socket included in the delivery.
  • Page 30 The local national regulations must be observed when connecting the device using power cables, which were not provided by Heidelberg Prepress or when using connector adapters. Cable types used in USA and Canada must correspond to the type SJT or better.
  • Page 31 240 V ANSI C 73.11 UL Listed 250V 10A NEMA 6-15-P CSA Certified IEC 83 Type SJT, 18AWG UL 198.6 Japan 200 V JIS C 3102 JIS C310 250V 10A TYPE SJT 3/18AWG Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 2–5...

  • Page 32: Switching On The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200

    Connecting Switching on the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Operate the power switch on the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200. It is located at the right on the rear of the device. Please ensure that the scanner lid remains closed during the switch-on sequence and that there is nothing on the white balance strip.

  • Page 33: Installing Calibration Data

    If you wish to load the ICC profiles for your scanner, click on ICC Profiles for Nexscan F4000 (from "Nexscan F4000 Profiles" CD) in the Linocolor installation window. The CD is requested during the installation procedure. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 2–7...

  • Page 35: Product Description

    Product Description 3 Product Description General view Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Scanner lid Power switch Pilot Lamp Back panel Gliding feet (behind base aperture) Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 3–1...

  • Page 36: Product And Performance Features Of The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200

    Nexscan F 4100/ F 4200 is scanning other jobs. High quality and fast scans The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 has a CCD color line with 3 x 8000 pixels. The Nexscan F 4200 also has a special high-resolution CCD line for black-and- white with 12,000 pixels.
  • Page 37 Product Description Sharp scans without time-consuming post- editing The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 achieves an optical resolution of 5080 dpi (F 4200 achieves 7040 dpi for Copy Dot scan mode) with the RGB line. Because of the internal interpolation hardware, the optical system provides optimum resolutions ranging from 100 to 10,800 dpi.

  • Page 38: Overall Configuration

    Product Description Creating Scitex-compatible data Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Copix Separated film sets can be re-digitalized with Copix which can be ordered as an optional extra. Therefore, it is possible to scan archived screened originals or to scan finished lithos for a digital output.

  • Page 39: Scanning Principle

    In this way, a lens is produced with a variable reproduction scale. This enables every original, in the resolution of your choice, to make full use of the entire CCD line. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 3–5...
  • Page 40 Product Description Lens system Direction X Light ray Direction Y CCD line The autofocus ensures that a sharp reproduction of the original is always obtained, irrespective of the distance from the glass plate. This means that slides with all types of frames can be scanned without any problem, even in the slide tray.

  • Page 41: Power Switch

    Pilot Lamp Flashing slowly: Scanner is busy, e.g. scanning run in progress. Lit continuously: Scanner is switched on and ready for operation Flashing quickly: Error Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 3–7...

  • Page 42: Scanning Progress Indicator

    Product Description Scanning Progress Indicator The position of the feed is displayed by the pilot lamp when scanning. Universal tray The universal tray – size: 315 mm x 457 mm – consists of a glass plate and ergonomically shaped handles. The transparency and reflection originals are placed here.

  • Page 43: Mounting Rail

    12.4" x 18" Transparency: 315 mm x 457 mm 12.4" x 18" Screens 24 to 80 screen Scales Scale: 20% to 2500% Line art: 50% to 2500% B/W-contone: 20% to 2500% Color: 20% to 2500% Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 3–9...

  • Page 44: Scanning Speed

    Product Description Scanning Speed The scanning times depend on the following parameters: - Speed with which lines are scanned - Scanning mode - Size of original - Scale - Screen - Quality chosen - Capacity of the workstation Illumination of originals The scanning area is illuminated from below to enable a visual inspection of the mounted transparency originals.

  • Page 45: Operating Sequence

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 4 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Operating Sequence 1. Preparation for production 2. Possible tray preparation 3. Position the originals 4. Secure the originals 5. Open the scanner lid 6. Possible tray insertion 7.

  • Page 46: Preparing The Tray

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Preparing the Tray Both sides of the tray have an anti- Newton coating – do not scrape or scratch. Clean the universal tray. Clean the originals. (Refer to the Service and Maintenance chapter).

  • Page 47: On The Universal Tray

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 On the Universal Tray Transparency The originals can be positioned anywhere. The film coating must be in contact with the glass plate (right reading view). After mounting, place the universal tray into the mounting rail guide pins in the scanner.

  • Page 48: Securing The Originals

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Securing the Originals Lightly press the originals onto the glass plate and secure them with adhesive tape or foil. If the image is to be scanned wrong-reading (e.g. in comparison to pre/coarse scan), you can activate the desired mirroring by selecting a mirroring in the software.

  • Page 49: Close Scanner Lid

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Close Scanner Lid Close the scanner lid and make all further settings in the software. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 4–5...

  • Page 50: Scanning Process

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Scanning Process After you have mounted the originals, the actual scanning process can begin. The scanning process is controlled via a PC or Macintosh computer. For Newcolor: Note: The most important settings for the"First first fast scan fast scan"...
  • Page 51 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 For further information, refer to the respective documentation. Note: The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 is a high- precision device which reproduces originals with a resolution of up to 5/1000 of a mm. For this...

  • Page 52: Scanning Three-Dimensional Objects

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Scanning Three-Dimensional Objects The depth of focus of the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 is very high in the range of 20% to 300% due to the "xyVariLens optical system" and the autofocus. This means that you can directly scan real –...

  • Page 53: Selecting The Quality

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Selecting the Quality For Newcolor: The autofocus function is active for all quality modes, i.e. for good, very good and excellent. For Linocolor: Select either excellent or excellent x4 so that the autofocus function is activated.

  • Page 54: Mounting Procedure

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Mounting Procedure First glue the foil onto the glass and fold it away to the rear. Use the adhesive tapes as hinges. Do the same with the original. Place the original in such a way that it can later be completely covered with foil.
  • Page 55 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Apply some film cleaner, oil or gel to the original. The amount used depends on the size of the original (experimental value). Fold and press the mounting foil onto the original. Remove any air bubbles by smoothing over the original with your fingers from the middle to the edges.

  • Page 56: Mounting Selection

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Mounting Selection For Newcolor: You will find the selection options in the Scan tray window under Direct... Select: Direct, if you want to mount directly into the scanner and not use the tray...
  • Page 57 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 For Linocolor: Select the Nexscan F4000 Tray window in the Import > Source > Nexscan F4000 menu. A window appears in which the scanning area is represented. In the scanning area, you can select the different sorts of mounting with which you would like to scan under Mounting.

  • Page 58: Light Optimization

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Light optimization In order to obtain a scan of the highest quality, the lamps must have a constant light stability throughout the entire scanning process. If there is not a constant light stability before a scan, the...

  • Page 59: Special Scanner Functions

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Special scanner functions Reloading the Scanner Software (for Newcolor) This procedure must be performed e.g. when you have changed scanner software from Linocolor to Newcolor. Select the menu item Scan > Special scanner functions...
  • Page 60 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 ... Reload scanner software. Click Reload scanner software. The following message appears: Click OK. 4–16 Edition September 2000...

  • Page 61: Performing A Basic Level Adjustment (For Newcolor)

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Performing a Basic Level Adjustment (for Newcolor) Basic level adjustment is performed by Heidelberg and normally does not have to be repeated. It is possible that a base level adjustment becomes necessary as part of an installation procedure or that a particular error message at the monitor requires it.
  • Page 62 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 ... Base level adjust. Click on Base level adjust. The following message appears: Click OK. 4–18 Edition September 2000...

  • Page 63: Performing A Basic Level Adjustment (For Linocolor)

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Performing a Basic Level Adjustment (for Linocolor) Basic level adjustment is performed by Heidelberg Prepress and normally does not have to be repeated. It is possible that a base level adjustment becomes necessary as part of an installation procedure or that a particular error message at the monitor requires it.
  • Page 64 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Click on Base level adjustment. Click OK. The adjustment procedure takes about 60 minutes. The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 is automatically initialized after this. 4–20 Edition September 2000...

  • Page 65: Resetting The Scanner (For Linocolor)

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Resetting the Scanner (for Linocolor) There may be different reasons for having to reset the scanner: - there is an error message - the scanner is not working - a new operating software has to be loaded In these cases, proceed as follows: You have selected Import >...
  • Page 66 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 The following dialog window appears: Click Boot Scanner. Finally, click OK. The scanner is reset and initialized. 4–22 Edition September 2000...

  • Page 67: Updating The Scanner (For Linocolor)

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Updating the Scanner (for Linocolor) This function is essential if you should have any problems with a Linocolor version and want to use another version. Proceed as follows: You have selected the other version in the Import >...
  • Page 68 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 The following dialog window appears: Click Update Scanner. Click OK. The scanner program is updated. 4–24 Edition September 2000...

  • Page 69: Working With The Slide Tray

    Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Working with the Slide Tray You can insert 35 framed small format passepartout slides (24 x 36 mm) into the slide tray. The process of inserting the slide tray into the scanner is the same as for the universal tray.
  • Page 70 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 During the name allocation, Newcolor allocates Name Assignment ascending numbers to the slides, e.g. Image01... Image35. However, you can also individually change the name, e.g. for a certain customer. This should be done before scanning.
  • Page 71 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 For Linocolor: Select Mounting > Slide in Linocolor. Scanner Settings Prior to scanning, adjust the settings under Nexscan F4000 settings that you want to apply to all inserted slides, e.g. scanning mode and scale.
  • Page 72 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 You can also directly click Prescan or Fine Scan. Linocolor immediately performs the respective scan for each slide inserted. If you choose Fine Scan by clicking on the button or via the Scan > Fine Scan menu, the fine scan is performed and displayed on the monitor.

  • Page 73: Passepartouts

    There are 5 different passepartouts Universal passepartout 24 x 36 mm, 54 cut-outs 6 cm x 6 cm, 20 cut-outs 6 cm x 7 cm, 15 cut-outs 4" x 5", 6 cut-outs Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 5–1...

  • Page 74: Slide Tray

    Accessories Slide Tray 35 framed 24 x 36 mm small image slides can be placed into this slide tray (working with the slide tray – refer to Chapter 4). Register Pin Row The register pin row is used for the true- to-register mounting of Copix originals (color separations).

  • Page 75: Register Strip

    Copix Tray The Copix tray is used to weight the originals in the scanner so that they lie flat on the glass surface. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 5–3...

  • Page 77: Notes On Care And Maintenance

    Service work may only be carried out by persons authorized by Heidelberg. The respective accident prevention regulations must be observed at all times. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 6–1...

  • Page 78: Fluorescent Lamps

    Service and Maintenance Fluorescent Lamps Attention: To ensure that the fluorescent lamps function properly, the lamps are only switched OFF when the scanning mode is changed (reflective/transparent) or when no scanning has taken place for a longer period of time. If the lamps for scanning are no longer able to illuminate sufficiently or are defective, the corresponding fluorescent lamp must be replaced.

  • Page 79: Lamp Change For Reflection Scanning

    5. Remove the black protective profile for the fluorescent lamps. To do this, use your fingers to press the snap-in clips inwards through the round openings. The fluorescent lamps are now accessible. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 6–3...
  • Page 80 Service and Maintenance 6. Lift the defective fluorescent lamp out of its mounting post. Note: It is imperative that you only use clean fluorescent lamps. If necessary, clean the lamp before installation. Finger prints should likewise be avoided as the grease can reduce the length of operation.

  • Page 81: Lamp Change For Transparency Scanning

    4. Carefully fold the plate with the glass pane downwards. 5. Remove the two slotted screws for the black reflection profile of the fluorescent lamps. Remove the reflection profile. The fluorescent lamps are now accessible. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 6–5...
  • Page 82 Service and Maintenance Attention: Ensure not to damage the white reflection area behind the lamps. You may not clean it or touch it with other objects, e.g. finger nails or rings. 6. Lift the defective fluorescent lamp out of its mounting post. Note: It is imperative that you only use clean fluorescent lamps.

  • Page 83: Lamp Change For The Illumination Of Originals

    5. Place the new fluorescent lamp into the mounting post in such a way that it makes good contact. 6. Screw the back panel back onto the device. 7. Reconnect the device and switch it on. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 6–7...

  • Page 84: Replacing The Glass Plate

    Service and Maintenance Replacing the Glass Plate If the glass plate in your scanner is scratched or broken, you can replace it yourself. Order No. for the glass plate: 05355036 When reinstalling, proceed as follows: 1. Switch off the device. Warning: Pull out the power plug.

  • Page 85: Cleaning The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200

    6. Reconnect the device and switch it on. 7. Carry out a basic level adjustment (Siehe Seite 4–17). Cleaning the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Attention: Isolate the device completely from the power supply by pulling out the mains connection plug before cleaning with a damp cloth! Pollutants...

  • Page 86: Removing Dust In The Lid

    Service and Maintenance Removing Dust in the Lid Dust may possibly need to be removed from the glass plate in the lid to maintain constant good quality for transparency scanning. Proceed as follows: 1. Switch off the device. Warning: Pull out the power plug. The ends of the fluorescent lamps can heat up to 100 °C when switched on.

  • Page 87: Cleaning The Glass Surface/Universal Tray

    Put the tray down on a pad (with the dirty side up). Maintain a small distance between the tray and the pad by resting the tray on spacers. Note: Both sides of the tray have an anti-Newton coating – do not scrape or scratch. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 6–11...
  • Page 88 Service and Maintenance The following table will help you when selecting cleaning agents: Cleaning Material/ Name / Supplier (example) Remarks Equipment Dark pads Black cloth (approx. 5OO mm x 5OO mm) Lint-free gloves Polyester gloves, MAB 02, Messrs. Basan FRANKFURT Absorbent, lint-free cloths Kleenex Professional Order No.

  • Page 89: Liquids

    Warning: Before using cleaning agents, be sure to observe the manufacturer's notes and the current safety data sheets from the relevant manufacturer. Liquids Dab the area using a lint-free cloth (then continue cleaning with glass or foam cleaner). Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 6–13...
  • Page 90 Service and Maintenance Dry Finger Prints; Adhesive Tape Residue, Smudges (Except for Acetone Rings, Refer to Cleaning with Acetone). Attention: Ensure that no liquids enter the interior of the device! Apply or spray the glass or foam cleaner onto the glass surface. For foam cleaning: Shake the foam cleaner before use, spray it onto the glass plate and apply it using a cloth.

  • Page 91: Streaks, Damp Areas, Fresh Finger Prints

    Use a steady stream of air over the plate! The tray can be driven through an antistatic device beforehand to avoid static charge. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 6–15...

  • Page 92: Previous Procedures

    Service and Maintenance Stains That Could Not Be Removed Following The Previous Procedures Cleaning with Acetone: Note: Cleaning with acetone should only be performed when cleaning with the other agents was unsuccessful. Refer to safety instructions on Seite 6–13. First of all sprinkle acetone over the stain and its surrounding area.

  • Page 93: Cleaning Originals

    Remove the dust from the original (e.g. by moving it through the antistatic device and brushing it). Place the original flat on a clean, smooth and even plate with the dirty side up and secure it, if necessary. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 6–17...
  • Page 94 Service and Maintenance The following table will help you when selecting cleaning agents: Cleaning Material/ Name / Supplier (example) Remarks Equipment Dark pads Black cloth (approx. 5OO mm x 5OO mm) Lint-free gloves Polyester gloves, MAB 02, Messrs. Basan FRANKFURT Absorbent, lint-free cloths Kleenex Professional Order No.

  • Page 95: Liquids

    Dry Finger Prints; Adhesive Tape Residue, Dry Smudges Cleaning with ethanol Refer to safety instructions on Seite 6–18. Spray or sprinkle the entire surface to be cleaned with ethanol (use sparingly). Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 6–19...

  • Page 96: Dust

    Service and Maintenance Wipe off the ethanol Moisten a lint-free cloth with a small amount of ethanol and remove the liquid by wiping the cloth in the same direction applying a little bit of pressure. A thin film of alcohol (which will evaporate) should be left on the surface.

  • Page 97: Cleaning With Ethanol

    Continuously roll the adhesive roller over it. Note: The original is electro-statically charged. The roller must be dry before using it (clean it with water). Raise the original. Then carry out a normal clean to remove dust. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 6–21...

  • Page 98: General Remarks On Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance General Remarks on Maintenance Avoid humidity, dust and electrostatic charges, if possible. Store the trays, cassettes and originals in a dry place which does not become very dusty. Remove stains immediately. Do not wait until the stains have dried! Provide sufficient ventilation when performing any cleaning procedures.

  • Page 99: Technical Data

    Rated current 2.0 A Power consumption Approx. 500 W Operating ambient 18 to 28 °C temperature Air humidity 30 - 80% (non-condensing) Operating weight Approx. 89 kg Acoustic noise emission Below 55 dB (A) Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 7–1...

  • Page 100: Accessories

    Technical Data and Accessories Accessories Nexscan accessories: Order No.: Universal tray 05455014 Copix Tray 05454387 Mounting rail (placed in the scanner) 05392500 Passepartout basic set 05401615 Passepartout set Uni (10 items) 05401623 Passepartout set 24 x 36 mm (10 items) 05401658 Passepartout set 6 x 6 cm (10 items) 05401674...

  • Page 101: Consumables

    Cloth, 30 x 36 cm, Part No. 7262/60 Tenca Chemische Union, Betriebshygiene Mounting foil Chronar-Clean-Film C 42, 300 x 400 mm, Available through Agfa distributors Foam cleaner Messrs. Röbel and Fiedler Chemische Fabrik GmbH 77955 Ettenheim/Germany Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 7–3...

  • Page 102: Minimum Configuration For The Pc

    Technical Data and Accessories Minimum Configuration for the PC PC with Pentium processor or equivalent, 400 MHz or faster. Minimum 128 MB RAM. Minimum 8 GB free hard disk space. Operating system: Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher.

  • Page 103: Scanner System

    CIELAB transformation Line mode: 1 bit per pixel Maximum density: 4.0 D Type of Original Originals: Reflection and transparency, color and black-and- white, contone and line art, positive and negative, real objects (3D) Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 7–5...

  • Page 104: Power Connection

    Technical Data and Accessories Power connection Power connection is performed via a supplied power connection cable. The electrical outlet is located on the lower rear of the device underneath the service flap. All electrical components have automatic cutouts. If one of these fuses reacts, this indicates a major technical defect which can only be eliminated by Service personnel.

  • Page 105: Standards

    Emission of Noise (Radio Interference and Noise Voltage) - EN 55022, threshold value B (Europe) - CISPR 22 mod., threshold value B (International) - FCC, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A (USA) - ICES-003, Class A (Canada) Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 7–7...

  • Page 106: Interference Immunity

    Technical Data and Accessories Interference Immunity - EN 50082-1/-2 (Europe) - IEC 1000-4-X (international) Radio Interference Suppression In adherence with radio interference suppression regulation 89/336/EEC it is required that the device is only operated when all protective covers are mounted in the correct manner. Additional electrical equipment must be installed and serviced according to the manufacturers' instructions to adhere to the radio interference...

  • Page 107: Disposal Of The Device

    (among others) Polyvinyl chloride could be contained in the cable covering. The electronic modules are protected by flame retarders. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, thermal processing in appropriately prepared plants is not a problem. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 7–9...

  • Page 108: Materials

    Technical Data and Accessories Attention: The fluorescent lamps in particular are waste that requires monitoring (EAK No. 200121), they must be disposed of via a special waste or underground waste dump or a correspondingly equipped CPB treatment plant. Please discuss this with your local waste disposal authority.

  • Page 109: Dismantling

    The cover flap is only inserted, it device is not screwed in place. The lid must be detached (see step 4) in order to remove the flap and thus access the interior of the device. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 7–11...
  • Page 110 Technical Data and Accessories Work step Note 7. Release the interior of the device 3 screws: one in the center at (cast alu.) and raise it upwards and out the front, one in the rear left of the housing through the opening. and rear right corners.

  • Page 111: Pollutants

    Technical Data and Accessories Pollutants Fluorescent lamp (2x) Fluoresent lamp ballast (2x) Fluorescent lamp (2x) Fluoresent lamp ballast (2x) Fluorescent lamp (1x) Electronic pcbs Flourescent lamp ballast Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 7–13...

  • Page 112: Materials/Plastics

    Technical Data and Accessories Materials/Plastics Light outlet Service flap Cover flap of the LED Stray light foil Back panel Front panel Gliding feet Base 7–14 Edition September 2000...

  • Page 113: Dismantling 1

    Technical Data and Accessories Dismantling 1 Open reflection scanner, remove fluorescent lamp (step 2) Loosen ballast from above (step 4) Remove the glass plate from the lid plate (step 1) plate from the housing (step 3) Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 7–15...

  • Page 114: Dismantling 2

    Technical Data and Accessories Dismantling 2 Loosen original glass plate, 5 screws (step 5) Remove service flap (step 6) Back panel panel (step 7) Release device carriage (cast alu.) and raise up out of the device (step 8) 7–16 Edition September 2000...

  • Page 115: Dismantling 3

    Technical Data and Accessories Dismantling 3 Flourescent lamp Flourescent lamp ballast Illumination of originals illumination (step 9) Loosen the union for the plastic housing (step 11) Remove maxi Remove feet board/electronics (step 12) PCB's (step 10) Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 7–17...
  • Page 117 EU Declaration of Conformity 8 EU Declaration of Conformity Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation...
  • Page 118 EU Declaration of Conformity Edition September 2000...
  • Page 119 This Class A digital apparatus meets all r equirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation...

  • Page 121: Quality Assurance

    Problem Report for Customers and Service Technicians Use the problem report provided if you establish any basic faults in the product or have any sugges- tions for the improvement of hardware or soft- ware. Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation 8–1...
  • Page 122 Specify your complete address, your customer no. and if possible your telephone number, fax num- ber and e-mail address. Send the problem report to the branch office responsible for you, or to your Heidelberg repre- sentative. 8–2 Edition September 2000...
  • Page 123 3–2 Mounting aids, 3–9 File sizes, 3–3 Mounting foil, 7–3 Film cleaner mounting, 4–9 Film coating, 4–2 , 4–3 Finger prints, 6–14 , 6–15 , 6–19 First fast scan, 4–6 Foam cleaner, 6–14 Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 – Operation...
  • Page 124 Index Scanner system, 7–5 Name assignment, 4–26 , 4–27 Scanning area, 3–9 Nexscan Scanning mode, 7–1 General view, 3–1 Scanning options, 4–27 product and performance features, Scanning principle, 3–5 3–2 Scanning process, 4–6 Scanning speeds, 3–10 Oil-based/film cleaner mounting, 4–9 Scanning three-dimensional objects, Oily...

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