AGFA DuoScan f40 Owner's Manual

Agfa-gevaert owner's guide scanner duoscan f40

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DuoScan f40
Owner's Guide
Preface
This chapter gives you general information about DuoScan f40.
Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner
This chapter shows you how to prepare your DuoScan f40 for installation.
Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner
This chapter shows you how to set up your DuoScan f40 for the Apple Macintosh and PC.
Chapter 3: Placing Originals
This chapter shows you how to place your originals in your DuoScan f40.
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 f40.
Appendix C: DuoScan f40 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 DuoScan f40 for installation. Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your DuoScan f40 for the Apple Macintosh and PC. Chapter 3: Placing Originals This chapter shows you how to place your originals in your DuoScan f40.
  • Page 2 Trademarks Agfa and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG. DuoScan f40, FotoLook , ColorTune and Twinplate are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V. Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the Single Slide Holders ... 25 Using the Batch Slide Holders ... 26 Appendix A: Troubleshooting ... 30 Appendix B: Technical Information ... 32 Appendix C: DuoScan f40 Regulation Compliance... 34 Safety Regulations ... 35 UL Safety Statement... 35 TÜV: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise... 35 Electromagnetic Compatibility...
  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface DuoScan f40 can scan reflective and transparent originals, each on an independent scan bed. The scanner uses the Twinplate scanning technology, allowing you to prepare transparent originals while scanning reflective originals and vice versa. This means a considerable increase in productivity.
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Preparing The Scanner

    Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner This chapter assists you in preparing your DuoScan f40 for installation. You will find instructions for: Unpacking the Scanner Unlocking the Scanner Locking the Scanner Taking a Closer Look Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner...
  • Page 6: Unpacking The Scanner

    The scanner’s optical carriage contains all optical components and rides back and forth during the scan. An unlocking screw at the bottom of your DuoScan f40 holds the carriage in place during shipment. You have to loosen this screw before you can operate the scanner.
  • Page 7: Locking The Scanner

    Locking the Scanner If you need to transport the scanner over long distances, you should first lock your scanner. This will protect the scanner's optical assembly from possible damage. Switch on your scanner. The scanner’s optical assembly moves to its home position. When the busy indicators stop blinking, pull the scanner carefully over the edge of the table until you can see the unlocking screw at the bottom of the scanner.
  • Page 8: Taking A Closer Look

    Taking a Closer Look You can now take a closer look at the scanner, so that you become familiar with its parts. The figure illustrates the locations of the different parts of your DuoScan f40. reflective glass plate adjustable document cover...
  • Page 9 The following figure illustrates the location of the different parts at the rear of your scanner. Power input USB port FireWire ports Unused connector The following figure illustrates the location of the different parts of the transparency plate. Universal transparency plate Calibration slit Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner...
  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Installing The Scanner

    Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your DuoScan f40 with your Apple Macintosh or PC. You will find information about: Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements Environmental Requirements Precautions Cleaning Your Scanner Installation of the Software...
  • Page 11: Minimum Hardware And Software Requirements

    Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements For the Apple Macintosh: Minimum requirements: A Power PC™ processor. " 32 MB of RAM if virtual memory is switched on, 64 MB RAM if virtual memory is switched " off. A 800 x 600 monitor with thousands of colors. "...
  • Page 12: Environmental Requirements

    Handle your DuoScan f40 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 13: Cleaning Your Scanner

    Cleaning Your Scanner In order to maintain the quality of your scanned images, regularly clean both glass plates (the reflective glass plate and the universal transparency plate). Before cleaning, switch off the power to the scanner and unplug the cable. Use a damp cloth and a mild detergent or alcohol to clean the surface of the glass plate.
  • Page 14: Installation Of The Software

    Caution: Before installing the scanner software, you have to install the additional OCR and image editing software. This section shows you how to set up your DuoScan f40 with your Macintosh computer. Connecting the Scanner Connecting your scanner using the FireWire cable...
  • Page 15 Connecting your scanner using the FireWire cable When FireWire is supported, it means you can connect devices using the FireWire cable and the FireWire ports at the rear of your computer or device. FireWire is hot-plugable: you can connect or disconnect the FireWire at any time (without shutting down your computer).
  • Page 16 Connecting your scanner using the USB cable USB is hot-plugable: you can connect or disconnect the USB cable at any time (without shutting down your computer). Connect one end of your USB cable to the USB port on your scanner. Make sure you connect the correct plug as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 17: Testing The Scanner And The Connection

    Testing the Scanner and the Connection You are now ready to check if the scanner is operating properly and if the devices are correctly connected to your Macintosh. Verify if the USB or FireWire cable is properly connected to your Macintosh. Switch on your Macintosh.
  • Page 18: Installation For The Pc

    Installation for the PC This section shows you how to set up your DuoScan f40 with your PC. You can find information on connecting the scanner to your PC and instructions for testing the scanner and the connection. Caution: Make sure to install the scanner driver (FotoLook 3.5) before connecting the scanner to your computer.
  • Page 19: Connecting The Scanner

    When your PC is running Windows 98 SE, Windows ME or Windows 2000, and when a FireWire card (IEEE 1394, OHCI compliant) is installed in your PC, you can use the included FireWire cable to connect the DuoScan f40 to your PC. The FireWire connection is preferable because: The FireWire interface is the fastest way to transfer data from the scanner to your computer.
  • Page 20 Connecting your scanner using the USB cable Make sure you connected the power cord to the scanner and switched on the scanner as described in “Testing the Scanner and the Connect one end of your USB cable to the USB port on your scanner. Make sure you connect the correct plug as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Placing Originals

    Chapter 3: Placing Originals This chapter shows you how to scan with your DuoScan f40. Placing Reflective Originals Placing Transparent Originals Using the Universal Transparency Plate Using the Single Slide Holders Using the Batch Slide Holders Chapter 3: Placing Your Originals...
  • Page 22: Placing Reflective Originals

    Placing Reflective Originals You can place a reflective original directly on the scanner’s reflective glass plate. The DuoScan f40 has an adjustable document cover: when you scan a thick original (like a book or a magazine) on the reflective glass plate, the document cover adjusts automatically to the thickness of the original.
  • Page 23: Placing Transparent Originals

    Placing Transparent Originals When you scan transparent originals, you use the universal transparency plate or the batch slide holder frame, which you put into the transparency tray of the scanner. Chapter 3: Placing Your Originals...
  • Page 24: Using The Universal Transparency Plate

    This position guarantees the best quality. Fix the original with one of the single slide holders or with adhesive tape. Insert the universal transparency plate into the transparency tray of the scanner with the Agfa logo at the top. "...
  • Page 25: Using The Single Slide Holders

    The rear of the holder has a glass adhesive strip, so the frame is secured to the glass. The holder can still be removed easily. Put the universal transparency plate into the transparency tray of the scanner with the Agfa logo at the top.
  • Page 26: Using The Batch Slide Holders

    Using the Batch Slide Holders Batch slide holders are used in order to increase the productivity of the scanner. The concept of the batch slide holders is developed so that a variety of combinations are possible. The base is the batch slide holder frame in which different kinds of batch slide holders can be mounted.
  • Page 27 Put your original face down in the 35 mm framed batch slide holder. Put the batch slide holder into the batch slide holder frame. Put the batch slide holder frame into the transparency tray of the scanner with the Agfa logo at the top.
  • Page 28 35 mm strip slide holder Two strips of six slides can be mounted into the holder which is then mounted into the transparency tray. Put your strip with originals face down in the 35 mm strip slide holder. Match the fog area (the space between two negatives) with the arrow mark on the holder. Close the lid and slide it sideways.
  • Page 29 " Note: If your originals are not properly positioned, you can still adjust the strip by sliding the closed lid in the required direction. Put the batch slide holder into the batch slide holder frame. Put the batch slide holder frame into the transparency tray of the scanner. 6 x 9 cm and 4 x 5 inch batch slide holders The 6 x 9 cm batch slide holder and the 4 x 5 inch batch slide holder function in the same way as the 35 mm batch slide holders.
  • Page 30: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Check if the power switch is on. 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 or Agfa service representative. The power indicator lights up but nothing happens.
  • Page 31 Download the latest driver for your system from www.Apple.com. The Scanner ID checker does not find the Agfa drivers. You need to re-install (or re- enable) the Agfa drivers from the CD-ROM that came with your scanner.
  • Page 32: Appendix B: Technical Information

    Appendix B: Technical Information This appendix provides some technical information about your DuoScan f40. 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 33 Power consumption: Dimensions: Weight: Acoustic noise: Interface: Environment: <39 W 395 mm (15.5 inch) x 160 mm (6.3 inch) x 570 mm (22.4 inch) (W x H x L) 11.5 kg max. 50 dB in worst condition FireWire (IEEE 1394) Operating temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50 °F to 90 °F) Relative humidity:...
  • Page 34: Appendix C: Duoscan F40 Regulation Compliance

    Appendix C: DuoScan f40 Regulation Compliance Safety Regulations UL Safety Statement TÜV: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Electromagnetic Compatibility Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement. Canadian department of Communications Appendix C: DuoScan f40 Regulation Compliance...
  • Page 35: Safety Regulations

    IEC 950, EN 60950 (GS approved) UL 1950 CSA c22.2 No. 950-M89 DuoScan f40 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 36: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Electromagnetic Compatibility DuoScan f40 is designed to comply with: Emission: EN55022, Class B Immunity: IEC 801-2; IEC801-3; IEC 801-4 47 CFR, 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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