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AGFA SNAPSCAN E42 Owner's Manual

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SnapScan™ e42/e52
Owner's Guide
Preface
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This chapter gives you information about SnapScan and about
Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner
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"Preparing the Scanner" explains how to prepare your SnapScan for installation.
Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner for PC
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This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your PC.
Chapter 3: Configuring Buttons on Your PC
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This chapter shows you how to configure your SnapScan Buttons on your PC.
Chapter 4: Installing the Scanner for Macintosh
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This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your Macintosh computer.
Chapter 5: Configuring Buttons on Your Macintosh Computer
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This chapter shows you how to configure your SnapScan Buttons on your Macintosh
computer.
Chapter 6: Making Your First Scan
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Here you find instructions on how to place reflective originals on the glass plate of your
scanner.
Chapter 7: Using the Transparency Module (SnapScan e52)
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Here you find instructions on how to use the transparency module to scan negatives,
transparencies or slides.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
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"Troubleshooting" can be helpful when you come across problems.
Appendix B: Technical Information
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This appendix provides specifications for your SnapScan.
Appendix C: Regulation Compliance
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This appendix gives you information about safety regulations and electromagnetic
compatibility.
How to Use this Online
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Guide.

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  • Page 1 SnapScan™ e42/e52 Owner’s Guide Preface This chapter gives you information about SnapScan and about Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner “Preparing the Scanner” explains how to prepare your SnapScan for installation. Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner for PC This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your PC. Chapter 3: Configuring Buttons on Your PC This chapter shows you how to configure your SnapScan Buttons on your PC.
  • Page 2 Trademarks Agfa and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert A.G. ScanWise and SnapScan are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V. Acrobat and Photoshop LE are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Apple, Macintosh, PowerPC and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ... 5 About SnapScan ... 6 Environmental Requirements... 6 Precautions ... 7 Cleaning your Scanner... 7 How to Use this Online Guide ... 8 How to Print this Guide ... 8 Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner... 9 Unpacking the Scanner... 10 Taking a Closer Look ...
  • Page 4 Safety Regulations ... 61 UL Safety Statement ... 61 TÜV: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise... 61 Electromagnetic Compatibility... 62 Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement ... 62 Industry Canada Class A and B Label Requirements ... 62 Declaration of Conformity: SnapScan e42/e52 ... 63 Contents...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface About SnapScan Environmental Requirements Precautions Cleaning your Scanner How to Use this Online Guide How to Print this Guide Preface...

  • Page 6: About Snapscan

    About SnapScan In this Owner’s Guide, the name SnapScan is used for both the SnapScan e42 and e52. The SnapScan is a one pass flatbed color scanner with a resolution of 1200 x 2400 ppi equipped with a cold cathode lamp. It is based on CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) scanning technology.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    Precautions For your own safety and that of your equipment, respect conscientiously the Requirements and always take the following precautions: Check frequently whether there is no overheating of the AC adapter. " If you do not use your scanner for some time, pull the AC adapter cable out of the power "...

  • Page 8: How To Use This Online Guide

    How to Use this Online Guide To … jump to another location within or outside the document jump to a topic in the document jump to the first or the last page retrace your steps in the document jump to the previous or to the next page zoom in and zoom out (control-click) on the page search for a part of a word, a complete word...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Preparing The Scanner

    Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner This chapter helps you to prepare your SnapScan for installation. Unpacking the Scanner Taking a Closer Look Changing the Handle Changing the Button Cap Unlocking the Scanner Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner...

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Scanner

    Taking a Closer Look When you have taken the scanner out of the box, take a closer look at its parts. The following figures illustrate the different parts of your SnapScan. SnapScan e42: 5 6 7 8 replaceable handle adjustable document cover...
  • Page 11 SnapScan e52: 7 8 9 10 replaceable handle adjustable document cover transparency lamp cover (for reflective scanning) transparency module glass plate replaceable button cap e-mail button print button ScanWise button 10. OCR button 11. status indicator 12. holder for scanning slides 13.

  • Page 12: Changing The Handle

    The following figure illustrates the location of the different ports at the rear of your scanner (SnapScan e42/e52). 1 2 3 Changing the Handle It is possible to customize your SnapScan by changing its handle. Press the two clips at the inside of the cover upwards and lift the handle.
  • Page 13 Remove the handle by sliding it out of its lip. Choose a new handle. Slide the handle in the lip. Press the front of the handle down until you hear a click. Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner...

  • Page 14: Changing The Button Cap

    Changing the Button Cap It is possible to customize your SnapScan by changing the button cap. Open the button panel by pushing the button cap. Pull out the upper part of the button cap. Remove the button cap by lifting it at the underside and sliding it out of its lip. Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner...

  • Page 15: Unlocking The Scanner

    Note: Do not remove the button cap while the button panel is still closed. Choose a new button cap. Press the upper part of the button cap over the button panel into the scanner. Press the underside of the button cap in the right position. Unlocking the Scanner Before you start using the scanner, you first have to unlock it.

  • Page 16: Chapter 2: Installing The Scanner For Pc

    Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner for PC This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your PC. Minimum System Requirements Installing the Scanner Software Connecting the Scanner to Your PC Installing Additional Software Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner for PC...

  • Page 17: Minimum System Requirements

    Minimum System Requirements " A USB port " A Pentium® processor " A 14 inch color monitor " A video card that can display a minimum of 16 bit high color " 64 MB of RAM " A CD-ROM drive "...

  • Page 18: Installing The Scanner Software

    Note: After installation the Register ScanWise window appears. You can choose to register now or later. Register now: If you choose to register now, the Agfa webpage opens. Here you can register on line. Register later: If you choose to register later, you can register afterwards via Start/Programs/Agfa ScanWise/Register ScanWise.
  • Page 19 On line manuals and documentation Access to third-party software support sites Personalized one-to-one technical support: Agfa assists you on line if you have additional questions about technical issues. Automatic e-mail notification: Agfa notifies you immediately when new software and upgrades are available for downloading.
  • Page 20 Click View the ScanWise movie to see the demo. Click Install additional software to install software that helps you to organize and adjust your digital images and to create your personal Web pages (see When the (additional) software is installed you may be asked to restart your computer. You are now ready to connect the scanner to your computer.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Scanner To Your Pc

    Connecting the Scanner to Your PC Caution: For your safety, use the adapter that comes with this product. Do not use any substitute. Misuse of the power adapter can cause serious damage to the product and a safety hazard while using it.

  • Page 22: Installing Additional Software

    Note: If the Installer Program does not appear automatically, double-click the Setup.exe file on your CD-ROM. The Agfa ScanWise CD-ROM contains software to organize and adjust your digital images and to create your personal Web pages. Insert the Agfa ScanWise CD-ROM and install the desired application(s): "...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Configuring Buttons On Your Pc

    Chapter 3: Configuring Buttons on Your PC Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration Modifying an Existing Configuration Creating a New Configuration Modifying the ScanWise Settings Chapter 3: Configuring Buttons on Your PC...

  • Page 24: Selecting A Different Scanwise Configuration

    In this example we will change the settings of the e-mail button into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file. Open the Agfa ScanWise software. Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu. The Configure Buttons window appears.

  • Page 25: Modifying An Existing Configuration

    In this example we will change the settings of the e-mail button into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file. Open the Agfa ScanWise software. Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu. The Configure Buttons window appears.
  • Page 26 The Organize Actions window displays all predefined and user defined configurations. Note: Remove will be enabled when a user defined action is selected. The default actions cannot be removed. Select Scan Image to File (autoselect). Click Edit to modify the selected configuration. The Settings For window appears.
  • Page 27 a. All predefined settings are available via the different drop-down menus. b. The resolution depends on the choice of destination. c. The output dimensions can be managed via the Dimension drop-down list. Note: There are several options to edit the existing configuration. For more information see Modifying the ScanWise Settings.

  • Page 28: Creating A New Configuration

    SnapScan. The following example will show you how this is done. In this example we will create a new configuration and assign it to the e-mail button. Open the Agfa ScanWise software. Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu. The Configure Buttons window appears.
  • Page 29 Click Organize. The Organize Actions window appears. The Organize Actions window displays all predefined and user defined configurations. Note: Remove will be enabled when a user defined action is selected. The default actions cannot be removed. Click New in the Organize Actions window. The Settings For window appears.
  • Page 30 a. All predefined settings are available via the different drop-down menus. b. The resolution depends on the choice of destination. c. The output dimensions can be managed via the Dimension drop-down list. Note: There are several options to create a new configuration. For more information see Modifying the ScanWise Settings.

  • Page 31: Modifying The Scanwise Settings

    10 Click Close. You return to the Configure Buttons window. 11 Select your new configuration from the drop-down list next to the e-mail button. 12 Click OK. The e-mail button is configured with your personal settings. Modifying the ScanWise Settings There are several options to edit an existing configuration or to create a new one.
  • Page 32 " Dimension: If you want a specified output range, click the Dimension drop-down list. A list of additional options will appear. Select the dimension (width or height) you want to specify. Enter the desired range and select the correct unit from the drop-down list. The Keep original size selection will keep the original size of the image.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4: Installing The Scanner For Macintosh

    Chapter 4: Installing the Scanner for Macintosh This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your Macintosh. Minimum System Requirements Installing the Image Editing Software Installing the Scanner Software Connecting the Scanner to the Macintosh Computer Installing Additional Software Chapter 4: Installing the Scanner for Macintosh...

  • Page 34: Minimum System Requirements

    Minimum System Requirements " A USB port A PowerPC ® processor " " A 14 inch color monitor with thousands of colors for an accurate display of color images " 64 MB of RAM " A CD-ROM drive Mac ® OS 8 or higher "...

  • Page 35: Installing The Scanner Software

    Note: After installation the Register ScanWise window appears. You can choose to register now or later. Register now: If you choose to register now, the Agfa webpage opens. Here you can register on line. Register later: If you choose to register later, you can register afterwards via Agfa ScanWise/Product Registration.
  • Page 36 On line manuals and documentation Access to third-party software support sites Personalized one-to-one technical support: Agfa assists you on line if you have additional questions about technical issues. Automatic e-mail notification: Agfa notifies you immediately when new software and upgrades are available for downloading.
  • Page 37 Click View the ScanWise movie to see the demo. When the software is installed you may be asked to restart your computer. You are now ready to connect the scanner to your computer. Chapter 4: Installing the Scanner for Macintosh...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Scanner To The Macintosh Computer

    Connecting the Scanner to the Macintosh Computer Caution: For your safety, use the adapter that comes with this product. Do not use any substitute. Misuse of the power adapter can cause serious damage to the product and a safety hazard while using it.

  • Page 39: Installing Additional Software

    Installing Additional Software If you want to use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) you will have to install Readiris . Insert the CD-ROM and follow the instructions on your screen. For a general overview of the possible workflow, please consult the ScanWise modes document, that is supplied with your scanner.

  • Page 40: Chapter 5: Configuring Buttons On Your Macintosh Computer

    Chapter 5: Configuring Buttons on Your Macintosh Computer Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration Modifying an Existing Configuration Creating a New Configuration Modifying the ScanWise Settings Chapter 5: Configuring Buttons on Your Macintosh Computer...

  • Page 41: Selecting A Different Scanwise Configuration

    In this example we will change the settings of the e-mail button into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file. Open the Agfa ScanWise software. Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu. The Configure Buttons window appears.

  • Page 42: Modifying An Existing Configuration

    In this example we will change the settings of the e-mail button into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file instead of to your mail recipient. Open the Agfa ScanWise software. Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu.
  • Page 43 Click Organize. The Organize Actions window appears. The Organize Actions window displays all predefined and user defined configurations. Note: Remove will be enabled when a user defined action is selected. The default actions cannot be removed. Select Scan Image to File (autoselect). Click Edit to modify the selected configuration.
  • Page 44 Click Save As. The Save Action Configuration window appears. Enter the name of your configuration. Click OK. You return to the Settings For window. Click OK. You return to the Organize Actions window and your configuration will be added to the Actions list.

  • Page 45: Creating A New Configuration

    SnapScan. The following example will show you how this is done. In this example we will create a new configuration and assign it to the e-mail button. Open the Agfa ScanWise software. Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu. The Configure Buttons window appears.
  • Page 46 The Organize Actions window displays all predefined and user defined configurations. Note: Remove will be enabled when a user defined action is selected. The default actions cannot be removed. Click New in the Organize Actions window. The Settings For window appears. a.

  • Page 47: Modifying The Scanwise Settings

    10 Click Close. You return to the Configure Buttons Window. 11 Select your new configuration from the drop-down list next to the e-mail button. 12 Click OK. The e-mail button is configured with your personal settings. Modifying the ScanWise Settings There are several options to edit the existing configuration or to create a new one.
  • Page 48 " Dimension: If you want a specified output range, click the Dimension drop-down list. A list of additional options will appear. Select the dimension (width or height) you want to specify. Enter the desired range and select the correct unit from the popup list. The Keep original size selection will keep the original size of the image.

  • Page 49: Chapter 6: Making Your First Scan

    Chapter 6: Making Your First Scan Place a color photograph face down on the glass plate with the top side against the middle of the front ruler. The optical performance of a CCD scanner is always best near the middle of the glass plate. However, the specified scan quality is guaranteed for the entire scan area.
  • Page 50 For PC: In the Start menu, select Programs, Agfa ScanWise, ScanWise to open the ScanWise application. -or- For Macintosh: Go to the Agfa ScanWise folder on your hard disk and double-click Select your scanner (if needed). Note: This dialog only appears the first time you use ScanWise.

  • Page 51: Chapter 7: Using The Transparency Module (Snapscan E52 Only)

    Chapter 7: Using the Transparency Module (SnapScan e52 only) To scan negatives, transparencies or slides you have to use the transparency module on your SnapScan e52. If you want to scan negatives, transparencies or slides carry out the following instructions: Remove the transparency lamp cover (e52 ONLY).
  • Page 52 Align the holder with the negatives/transparencies on the scanner glass plate. Then, continue with instruction 4. If you scan slides: Align the holder on the scanner glass plate. Chapter 7: Using the Transparency Module (SnapScan e52 only)
  • Page 53 Position the original slide in the holder. Close the document cover. Click the ScanWise icon to start the program. The Agfa ScanWise window opens. Click the arrow on the Preview button to switch between transparencies and reflectives. Transparent scanning: Reflective scanning: Click the Preview button (Mac only).
  • Page 54 calibration area calibration area Note: Please make sure not to touch the glass plate in the calibration area. Otherwise the quality of your scanned image can be affected. Chapter 7: Using the Transparency Module (SnapScan e52 only)

  • Page 55: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    SNAPSCAN cannot be found”. " Re-install ScanWise. " Check if the Extensions folder contains the file ‘Agfa USB’ e42 or ‘Agfa USB e52’. These drivers are necessary for detecting the respective scanner. (MACINTOSH ONLY) menu. Click the tab ‘Devices and (MACINTOSH ONLY).
  • Page 56 Windows 98 fails to detect the scanner when you connect it for the first time " Check if the scanner is connected with the USB cable to your computer and that the AC adapter is plugged in. It can always happen that a USB port is damaged, therefore try the other USB port of your computer.
  • Page 57 The e-mail function is not working (PC ONLY). ScanWise PC uses the default MAPI (Microsoft Messaging API) client as e-mail destination. This means you need a MAPI compatible e-mail client and it also has to be configured correctly. If ScanWise cannot find such a destination, the e-mail destination will NOT be visible in the destination list.

  • Page 58: Appendix B: Technical Information

    Appendix B: Technical Information Technical specifications are subject to change without notice. Scanner type: SnapScan e42 SnapScan e52 Maximum resolution - optical: - through interpolation: - Internal sample depth: Scanning speed - line-art: - gray: - color: Maximum scanning area (for...
  • Page 59 Dimensions - length SnapScan e42: - length SnapScan e52: - width: - height: - weight SnapScan e42: - weight SnapScan e52: Interface: Transmission speed: Environmental specifications: - operating temperature: - relative humidity: - surrounding space: 496 mm (19.5 “) 501 mm (19.7 “) 337 mm (13.3 “)

  • Page 60: Appendix C: Regulation Compliance

    Appendix C: Regulation Compliance Safety Regulations Electromagnetic Compatibility Declaration of Conformity: SnapScan e42/e52 Appendix C: Regulation Compliance...

  • Page 61: Safety Regulations

    The SnapScan and the AC adapter are suited for indoor use only. Do not use them outdoors. Use the Agfa supplied AC adapter only, otherwise guarantee will be voided. For the reason of safety, besides the personal maintenance mentioned in this operation manual, do not try to remove any mechanical parts or any electronic devices.

  • Page 62: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Electromagnetic Compatibility SnapScan is designed to comply with: " Emission EN55022, class B " Immunity IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, 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.

  • Page 63: Declaration Of Conformity: Snapscan E42/E52

    Agfa SnapScan e42/e52 Color image scanner Complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC The product SnapScan e42/e52 complies with the following standards: EN 60950: 1992/A1: 1993 Complies with the requirements of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC The product SnapScan e42/e52 complies with the following standards: EN 55022 class B EN 50082 –...

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