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Microtek ArtixScan 6000XY Operation Manual

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the ArtixScan 6000XY scanner. The 42-bit high-
resolution ArtixScan 6000XY is specifically for graphic arts and imaging professionals.
This manual will help you in the installation and operation of your scanner.

Specifications

Type
Image Sensor
Mechanical Resolution
Optical Resolution
Sample Depth
Dynamic Range
Scanning Area
Scanning Productivity
I n t e r face
Lamp Source
Temperature
Humidity
Dimensions
Net W eight
Pow er Consumption
Cert i f i c a t i o n s
Desktop, XY technology scanner
Tri-linear 8,000 element CCD
6,000 dpi
2,000 dpi
14 bits per color
3.7D
Reflective : 1 2 " x 1 7 " (305 mm x 432 mm)
Tr ansparency: 1 2 " x 1 7 " (305 mm x 432 mm)
15 scans per hour (6 cm x 7 cm, 250%, 300dpi, CMYK)
SCSI-2
Cold Cathode Lamp
Opera t i n g : 61 - 80°F (16 - 27°C)
Storage: -10 - 55°F
10% - 85%
14" x 34" x 27.5" (36 mm x 87 mm x 70 m
147 lb (67 kg)
Opera t i o n : 290 W
Standby : 200W
CSA, T U V, FCC class B, CF
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  • Page 1: Specifications

    1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the ArtixScan 6000XY scanner. The 42-bit high- resolution ArtixScan 6000XY is specifically for graphic arts and imaging professionals. This manual will help you in the installation and operation of your scanner. Specifications Type...

  • Page 2: General Requirements

    Before unpacking your scanner, make sure that the site where the scanner will be installed is big enough to allow for easier operation. • Make sure that the operating environment for the scanner is free of dust and other contaminants.
  • Page 3 This warning icon appears inside the scanner which indicates that the scanner lamps are hot, you should wait for several minutes for them to cool off. Scanner front and back view A. Front view of the scanner Scan Bed B. Back view of the scanner...
  • Page 4 Unlocking scanner carriage Unlocking TMA carriage ArtixScan 6000XY Installation and Operation Manual Tu rn the screw counterclockwise to unlock the scanner c a r riage. Tu rn the screw counterclockwise to unlock t h e TMA carriage.

  • Page 5: Power Cable

    Voltage The ArtixScan 6000XY scanner is preset to the voltage in your country. There is no need to manually select the voltage; however, make sure that the label next to the power entry module indicates the correct voltage. Contact your dealer if the label indicates an incorrect voltage.

  • Page 6: Power-Up Self-Test

    • The Status lamp turns red for a few seconds when the scanner power is turned on. • The Status lamp goes off when the scanner checks the power supply.

  • Page 7: Connecting Your Scanner

    3. Plug the power cord to the power connector at the back panel of the scanner, and plug the other end of the power cord to your AC power source or wall outlet. 4. Turn on your scanner and wait for all the lights on the front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady.

  • Page 8: Installing The Interface Card

    B. Termination 1. If the scanner is the last device on the SCSI chain, set the internal terminator switch on the back of the scanner to the “ON” position. There is no need to install an external terminator on any of the other SCSI devices on the chain.
  • Page 9 AC power source or wall outlet. 4. Turn on your scanner and wait for the lights on the front panel to stop blinking and Insert the SCSI card to the PCI SCSI card into the slot.
  • Page 10 5. Power up your Macintosh. C. Termination If you are connecting the scanner in a daisy chain to other SCSI devices (such as a CD-ROM drive), take note of the following: A. If the scanner is the last device on the SCSI chain, set the internal terminator switch on the back of the scanner to the “ON”...

  • Page 11: Operating Your Scanner

    • Power up sequence • Placing originals in your scanner Scanner Panel The Scanner Panel, located at the upper right corner, is used for power up. The panel has a push button (with LED indicator) and one LED indicator. LED indicator information: Power Push Button This push button shows power status.

  • Page 12: Power-Up Sequence

    If the lamp indicator remains red or blinking green, this indicates the scanner is faulty or not ready. To fix this, turn the scanner off and turn it back on. If the LED is still red, contact Microtek Service. Shutdown is performed by exiting the application and then turning off the main power switch.
  • Page 13 Working with the scanner is convenient and productive with the mask. Advantages are: • Preparing the originals in advance at another place while the scanner is busy with other scans. • With the mask grid lines, positioning the originals is easier.
  • Page 14 • With the same method, you can make a mask for different sizes. • Mount the holder in the scanner with the printed side facing you; insert the 2 right registration holes of the holder into the registration pins on the scan bed. The right side of the holder should be aligned with the right side of the glass.
  • Page 15 - c o d e • Mount the mask without originals in the scanner with the transparency side facing up; insert the mask’ s registration holes into the registration pins of the scan bed.
  • Page 16 Taping the originals is similar to directly place your original on the scan bed. Make sure not to cover the barcode windows. • To mount in the scanner, turn the mask over so that the transparency label of the mask faces up. Align and insert the mask registration holes into the registration pins of the glass.

  • Page 17: Appendix A: Service And Maintenance

    This appendix discusses regular maintenance which covers scanning lamp replace- ment and glass plate cleaning. Lamp Replacement Your ArtixScan 6000XY scanner consists of 3 scanning lamps: • One scanning lamp in the transparency scanning carriage (inside the scanner’s top cover) •...
  • Page 18 5. Remove the top cover by holding the two diagonal corners, then lift it. When the top cover is removed, the scanning lamp can be visually inspected. ArtixScan 6000XY Installation and Operation Manual Tu rn the screw counterclockwise to unscrew.
  • Page 19 Screw the 4 screws in each 4 corners of the lamp assembly. • Power up the scanner, in a while, visually inspect the new lamp illuminates. Replacing the Reflective Scanning Lamp 1. Power up your scanner. The Status indicator lights green.
  • Page 20 4. Power off your scanner. Note: The scanning lamp is hot. Wait a few minutes for cooling off scanning lamp. • Unscrew the 4 screws that fasten the scan bed glass to the scanner. To unscrew, rotate the screws 90° counterclockwise.
  • Page 21 Note: Always replace both scanning lamps, even if only one is faulty. 7. Using the handles to lift the glass, then place it back in its original scan bed. 8. Thread the 4 screws that secure the glass to the scanner. To tighten the screws, rotate the screws 90° clockwise.
  • Page 22 Note: The scanning lamp is hot. Wait a few minutes for cooling off scanning lamp. 2. Lift the top cover up. ArtixScan 6000XY Installation and Operation Manual Wipe gently with soft cloth. L i f t t h e t o p c over up.
  • Page 23 7. Reposition the top cover to its original place, then tighten the 4 screws at the upper and lower corners. Tu rn the screw counterclockwise to unscrew. Clean the glass plate s u r face. ArtixScan 6000XY Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 24 4. Lift the two handles of the glass plate. 5. Remove the glass plate. 6. Place the glass plate on a soft surface. ArtixScan 6000XY Installation and Operation Manual Closed L i f t t h e t wo handles.
  • Page 25 White Sticker 8. When cleaning is done, grip the handles and reposition the glass to its original place. Tighten the screws to secure the glass plate on the scanner. Clean the glass surface. ArtixScan 6000XY Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 26: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    6 feet. • Make sure that a terminator is connected to the last device on the SCSI chain. If the scanner is at the last device, make sure that the terminator switch on the scanner is set to the ON position.

  • Page 27: Scanning Quality

    2. Power off your scanner, two minutes later, turn it back on. After 30 seconds, visually inspect whether the Status lamp stays steady green light. If the indicator blinks green for more than 30 seconds, or remains red, contact Microtek. 3. Check SCSI communication.

  • Page 28: Appendix C: Packing The Scanner

    Locking the ArtixScan 6000XY scanner 1. Power off your scanner. 2. At the back of your scanner, press the push-button switch to set the SCSI ID to 8. 3. Power up your scanner. Wait for 30 seconds, visually inspect the Status indicator;...
  • Page 29 6. Insert the flat screwdriver into the screw socket on the right hinge of the top cover, turn the screwdriver 90° clockwisely. Tu rn the screw counter- clockwisely to lock T M A c a r riage. Tu rn the screw counter- clockwisely to lock scanner c a r riage. ArtixScan 6000XY Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 30 Packing the scanner To pack the scanner, refer to the ArtixScan 6000XY Unpacking Guide, then reverse the procedure. Pack the scanner. ArtixScan 6000XY Installation and Operation Manual...

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