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AGFA DuoScan Owner's Manual

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Preface
This chapter gives you general information about DuoScan.
Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner
This chapter shows you how to prepare your DuoScan for installation.
Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner
This chapter shows you how to set up your DuoScan for the Apple Macintosh and PC.
Appendix A — Troubleshooting
This appendix can be helpful when you come across problems that you are unable to
solve.
Appendix B — Technical information
This appendix provides specifications of your DuoScan.
Appendix C — DuoScan regulation compliance
This appendix gives you information on the safety regulations and on electromagnetic
interference.
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  • Page 1 This chapter shows you how to prepare your DuoScan for installation. Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your DuoScan for the Apple Macintosh and PC. Appendix A — Troubleshooting This appendix can be helpful when you come across problems that you are unable to solve.
  • Page 2 Trademarks Agfa, DuoScan, FotoLook, FotoTune, FotoFlavor and Twinplate are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple computer, Incorporated. PC is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. Windows 95 is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A p p e n d i x B — T e c h n i c a l i n f o r m a t i o n ............3 8 Appendix C — DuoScan regulation compliance...........40 Safety regulations........................40...

  • Page 4: Preface

    Conventions About DuoScan DuoScan is a high-resolution scanner that scans reflective and transparent originals, each on an independent scan bed. The transparent scan area is a revolutionary innovation because of the Twinplate™ scanning system. This allows you to scan without glass plates distorting the optical path.

  • Page 5: Preparing The Scanner

    — Chapter 1 Preparing the scanner This chapter assists you in preparing your DuoScan for installation. You will find instructions for: Unpacking the scanner Unlocking the scanner Relocking the scanner Taking a closer look Placing reflective originals Placing transparent originals...

  • Page 6: Unlocking The Scanner

    Unlocking the scanner The scanner’s optical carriage contains all optical components and rides back and forth during the scan. An unlocking screw holds it in place at the right side of the scanner during shipment. You must remove this screw before powering up the scanner. Pull the scanner forwards on the edge of the table until you can see the unlocking screw on the bottom of the scanner.

  • Page 7: Taking A Closer Look

    Taking a closer look Now that you have the scanner out of the box, take a closer look so that you become familiar with its parts. The figure “front view” illustrates the locations of the different parts of your DuoScan. reflective glass plate...
  • Page 8 The figure “rear view” illustrates the location of the different parts at the rear of your scanner. power input thumb wheel (to pull out the main board) 25-pin connector 50-pin connector SCSI ID switch Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner...
  • Page 9 universal glass frame batch slide holder frame batch slide holders (3x) power cable terminator SCSI cable Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner...

  • Page 10: Placing Reflective Originals

    You can place a reflective original directly on the scanner’s reflective glass plate. A new feature of your DuoScan is the adjustable document cover: when you put a thicker original (like a book or a magazine) on the reflective glass plate, the document cover adapts itself to its thickness.

  • Page 11: Using The Universal Glass Frame

    Clip your original underneath the edge of the universal slide holder. Put the slide holder frame into the transparency tray with the Agfa logo at the upper side. Note: Make sure that the calibration slit of the slide holder frame is at the front side (standing in front of the scanner) and that it is clean.

  • Page 12: Using The Regular Slide Holders

    The holder can still be removed easily, Put the universal glass frame into the transparency tray with the Agfa logo facing upwards. 35 mm regular slide holder 6 x 6 cm regular slide holder 4 x 5 inch regular slide holder The specifications (resolution,...) of the scanner apply to the whole scan area.

  • Page 13: Using Batch Slide Holders

    Using batch slide holders There are three different kinds of batch slide holder that can be used in conjunction with the batch slide holder frame to increase the productivity of the scanner. 35 mm framed slide holder This frame can hold a maximum of twelve premounted slides at any one time, once loaded it is mounted into the batch slide holder frame.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner...

  • Page 15: 35 Mm Strip Slide Holder

    35 mm strip slide holder Two strips of five slides can be mounted into the holder which is then mounted into the batch slide holder frame. Mount a slide into the frame 1. Unlock the strip slide frame by placing your thumb on the raised points on the end of the holder and pushing the strip slide frame towards the hinge slot.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner...

  • Page 17: X 9 Cm Slide Holder

    6 x 9 cm slide holder This frame holder can hold a maximum of four premounted slides at any one time, once loaded it is mounted into the batch slide holder frame. Mount a slide into the frame 1. Unlock the frame by placing your thumb on the raised points on the end of the holder and pushing the frame towards the hinge slot.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner...

  • Page 19: Performing A Power-On Test

    Make sure that you are using the correct power cable 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, call your dealer or Agfa service representative. Switch on the scanner.

  • Page 20: Minimum Hardware Requirements And Recommendations

    Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your DuoScan with your Apple Macintosh or PC. You’ll find information about: Minimum Hardware requirements and recommendations Environmental requirements Precautions Cleaning your scanner SCSI devices Installation for the Apple Macintosh...

  • Page 21: Environmental Requirements

    10 % and 85 %. Avoid environments where humidity fluctuations might occur. Check whether the voltage of the power cable corresponds to the voltage in your area. If not, contact your dealer or Agfa service representative. Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner...

  • Page 22: Precautions

    If your scanner needs servicing, our dealer and service offices are available to help you. Handle your DuoScan with care: its glass plates are fragile. There is no warranty on breaking the glass plates and your dealer is not liable for the consequential damages.

  • Page 23: Scsi Devices

    Installation for the Apple Macintosh This section shows you how to set up your DuoScan with your Macintosh computer. You must first choose and set a SCSI ID number, then connect the scanner to your Macintosh, and finally test the connection.

  • Page 24: Choosing A Scsi Id Number

    Choosing a SCSI ID number Before you connect your DuoScan to your Macintosh, you have to find out which SCSI ID numbers are already assigned and which numbers are free. To do this, you can use the utility ‘SCSI ID Checker’. You will find this utility in the FotoLook folder after you installed the software.
  • Page 25 If SCSI ID number 2 is free, go to instruction 5. If SCSI ID number 2 is already assigned, you need to set the scanner to a free SCSI ID number. Make sure your scanner is switched off and is disconnected from your computer. Decide on an unassigned SCSI ID number.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Scanner

    SCSI chain. Please check the documentation of each of your SCSI devices if you're not sure whether the device has a built-in terminator. Your DuoScan has no built-in terminator. If your DuoScan is the only SCSI device to be connected to your Apple Macintosh: Place the terminator on the 50-pin connector of the scanner.
  • Page 27 If your DuoScan will be connected to your Apple Macintosh together with other SCSI devices: If you install the scanner at the end of your SCSI chain: Remove the terminator from the last device in the SCSI chain. Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector that has become available on this device.
  • Page 28 If you install the scanner between two other SCSI devices: 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 29: Testing The Connection

    Testing the connection You are now ready to perform a test to check if the scanner is correctly connected to your Macintosh. Caution: Check if the scanner is properly unlocked. Connect the power cable to the scanner. Make sure that you are using the correct power cable for the voltage in your area. Check if the SCSI cable is properly connected.

  • Page 30: Installation For The Pc

    Installation for the PC This section shows you how to set up your DuoScan with your PC. You can find information on which SCSI interface card to use, instructions for connecting the scanner to your PC and instructions for testing the connection.
  • Page 31 If SCSI ID number 2 is free, go to instruction 4. If SCSI ID number 2 is already assigned, you need to set the scanner to a free SCSI ID number. Make sure your scanner is switched off and is disconnected from your computer. Decide on an unassigned SCSI ID number.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Scanner

    If your PC has a 25-pin connector, follow the instructions of 'Installation for the Apple Macintosh': 'Connecting the scanner' If your PC has a 50-pin connector and your DuoScan is the only SCSI device to be connected to your PC:...
  • Page 33 Connect the smaller 25-pin end of the SCSI cable to the free connector of the scanner. If your PC has a 50-pin connector and your DuoScan will be connected to your PC together with other SCSI devices: If you install the scanner at the end of your SCSI chain: Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 1 and 6.
  • Page 34 If you install the scanner between two other devices: Disconnect the two devices between which you want to install the scanner. Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 1 and 6. For more information, see ‘Choosing a SCSI ID number’ earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 35: Testing The Connection

    Testing the connection You are now ready to perform a test to check if the scanner is correctly connected to your PC. Caution: Check if the scanner is properly unlocked. Connect the power cable to the scanner. Make sure that you are using the correct power cable for the voltage in your area. Check if the SCSI cable is properly connected.

  • Page 36: Appendix A - Troubleshooting

    Contact your dealer. The power indicator lights up but nothing happens. Contact your dealer or Agfa service representative. The scanner makes a banging noise and nothing moves under the glass plate. The scanner was not properly unlocked. Immediately switch the scanner off and unlock properly, or call your service representative.
  • Page 37 The scanner reports errors during scanning (Apple Macintosh) Check the presence of the SCSI terminator. If this can not be the problem, please contact your dealer or Agfa service representative. When starting up, the scanner makes a beeping noise and all the lights are blinking.

  • Page 38: Appendix B - T E C H N I C A L I N F O R M A T I O

    Appendix B — Technical information This appendix provides some technical information about your DuoScan. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice. Scanner type: Flatbed legal or A4 size color CCD scanner CCD: 8000 elements, color type Optical resolution: 2000 dpi vertical x 1000 dpi horizontal...
  • Page 39 Power supply: 100 V to 240 V, 47 - 63 Hz Power consumption: 40 W Dimensions: 400 mm (16 inch) x 182 mm (7 inch) x 613 mm (24 inch) (W x H x L) Weight: 13,5 kg Acoustic noise: max.

  • Page 40: Appendix C - Duoscan Regulation Compliance

    IEC 950, EN 60950 (GS approved) UL 1950-D3 CSA c22.2 No. 950-M89 DuoScan 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 exceeding 15ft in length.

  • Page 41: Electromagnetic Interference

    Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden. Die Steck dose sollte nahe dem Gerät und leicht zugänglich sein. Electromagnetic interference DuoScan is designed to comply with: VDE 0871, class B VDE 0875, level N FCC 20718, part 15, subpart B, class B Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement.

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