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Preface
This chapter gives you information about SnapScan ™ and about the organization of this
Owner's Guide.
Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner
"Preparing the scanner" shows you how to prepare your SnapScan for installation.
Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner
This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for the Apple ® Macintosh ® and for
PC ™ .
Chapter 3 — Using the scanner
"Using the scanner" shows you how to place your originals.
Appendix A — Using the transparency option
This appendix instructs you on how to connect the transparency option you may have
purchased.
Appendix B — Using the document feeder option
Here you find instructions on how to connect the document feeder option you may have
purchased.
Appendix C — Troubleshooting
"Troubleshooting" can be helpful when you come across problems that you are unable to
solve.
Appendix D — Technical information
This appendix provides specifications for your SnapScan.
Appendix E — Regulation compliance
It gives you information about safety regulations and electromagnetic interference.
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- Page 1 “Preparing the scanner” shows you how to prepare your SnapScan for installation. Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for the Apple ® Macintosh ® and for PC ™ . Chapter 3 — Using the scanner “Using the scanner”...
- Page 2 Trademarks AGFA and the Agfa rhombus are registered trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Incorporated. AVA-1502P SCSI card is a trademark of Adaptec, Incorporated. IBM PC, AT, and XT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Preface....................5 About SnapScan........................5 Conventions.......................... - Page 4 Appendix E — SnapScan regulation compliance........
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Page 5: Preface
Conventions About SnapScan SnapScan is a one pass 8-bit flatbed color scanner with a resolution of 300 x 600 dpi with a fluorescent lamp. It is based on CCD (Charge Coupled Device) scanning technology. SnapScan is a scanner that captures and converts reflective originals (e.g. pictures, text) into electronic data that can be used in computer applications. -
Page 6: Preparing The Scanner
— Chapter 1 Preparing the scanner This chapter assists you in preparing your SnapScan for installation. Unpacking the scanner Unlocking the scanner Relocking the scanner Taking a closer look Performing a power-on test Unpacking the scanner Open the packing box and carefully take out all the items. -
Page 7: Unlocking The Scanner
Unlocking the scanner The scanner’s optical box contains all optical components and rides back and forth during the scan. A locking slider holds it in place during shipment. You have to unlock the scanner before you power it up . Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface and pull it forwards until you can see the locking slider at the base. -
Page 8: Relocking The Scanner
Relocking the scanner If you need to transport the scanner over long distances, you should first relock it. This will protect the scanner’s optical assembly from possible damage. Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface and pull it forwards until you can see the locking slider on the underside. -
Page 9: 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 figures illustrate the locations of the different parts of your SnapScan. Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner... - Page 10 glass plate adjustable document cover rulers power indicator (the right green one) info indicator (the left green one) power switch power connector 25-pin SCSI connector 50-pin SCSI connector female 15-pin connector (for connecting the transparency option or the document feeder option) Chapter 1 —...
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Page 11: Performing A Power-On Test
Performing a power-on test You are now ready to perform a power-on test to check if the scanner is operating correctly. Check whether you have unlocked the scanner. Connect the power cable to the scanner. 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. -
Page 12: Installing The Scanner
Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan with your Apple Macintosh or PC. Hardware requirements Environmental requirements Precautions Cleaning your scanner SCSI devices Installation for the Apple Macintosh Choosing a SCSI ID number... -
Page 13: Environmental Requirements
Some Adaptec cards require a special SCSI cable. Contact your supplier for the proper cable. When you don't use the SCSI interface card that is supplied with your SnapScan, you should review your PC's documentation with respect to installing SCSI interface cards. -
Page 14: Precautions
If you need service, our dealer and service offices are available to help you. Handle your SnapScan and its options with care: the glass plates are fragile. There is no warranty on breaking the glass plates and your dealer is non liable for consequential damages. -
Page 15: Scsi Devices
SCSI devices. Some SCSI devices have built-in terminators and must therefore be placed at the beginning or end of your SCSI chain. Note: Your SnapScan does not have a built-in terminator. If you don’t have a terminator, please contact your dealer. -
Page 16: Installation For The Apple Macintosh
Installation for the Apple Macintosh This section shows you how to set up your SnapScan 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 17 Bus allows you to switch busses. Check if SCSI ID number 2 is free. Your SnapScan is preset to ID 2. If SCSI ID number 2 is free, click OK to close the SCSI ID Checker. If SCSI ID number 2 is already assigned, you need to set the scanner to a free SCSI ID number.
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Page 18: Connecting The Scanner
SCSI chain. Check the documentation of each of your SCSI devices if you are not sure whether the device has a built-in terminator. The last device of your chain has to be terminated. Your SnapScan has no built-in terminator. - Page 19 If your SnapScan 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 20 If you install the scanner between two other devices: Disconnect your SCSI cable from one of these two 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.
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Page 21: Testing The Connection
Check if the scanner is properly unlocked. Connect the power cable to the scanner. Use the correct power cord for the voltage in your area. SnapScan automatically adjusts to any AC electrical outlet rated from 100V to 240V. Check if the SCSI cable is properly connected. -
Page 22: Installation For The Pc
Installation for the PC This section shows you how to set up your SnapScan 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 23 Install the software for the AVA-1502 SCSI card. Windows 95: Follow the instructions Windows 95 gives you. Windows 3.x: You find this software on the AGFA scanner CD-ROM. 1. Put the AGFA scanner CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 2. Install the AVA-1502P software. Refer to the AGFA scanner CD-ROM.
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Page 24: Choosing A Scsi Id Number
Choosing a SCSI ID number If you installed the AVA 1502-P card: Before you connect your SnapScan to your PC, you have to find out which SCSI ID numbers are already assigned and which numbers are free. Open the Adaptec SCSI interrogator. - Page 25 Check if SCSI ID number 2 is free. Your SnapScan is preset to ID 2. If SCSI ID number 2 is free, close the Adaptec SCSI interrogator. 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.
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Page 26: Connecting The Scanner
SCSI chain. Please check the documentation of each of your SCSI devices if you are not sure whether the device has a built-in terminator. The last device in your chain has to be terminated. Your SnapScan has no built-in terminator. - Page 27 If your PC has a 50-pin connector and your SnapScan is the only SCSI device to be connected to your PC: Connect the larger 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector at the rear of your PC. Use the SCSI cable supplied with the scanner.
- Page 28 If your PC has a 50-pin connector and your SnapScan will be connected to your PC together with other SCSI devices: If you install the scanner at the end of your SCSI chain: Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector at the rear of your device.
- Page 29 If you install the scanner between two other devices: Caution: In this configuration you are not allowed to put the terminator on the scanner. Disconnect the two devices between which you want to install the scanner. Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector at the rear of the adjacent device. Connect the 25-pin end of the cable to the scanner's 25-pin connector.
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Page 30: Testing The Connection
Check if the scanner is properly unlocked. Connect the power cable to the scanner. Use the correct power cord for the voltage in your area. SnapScan automatically adjusts to any AC electrical outlet rated from 100V to 240V. Check if the SCSI cable is properly connected. -
Page 31: Using The Scanner
Chapter 3 — Using the scanner This chapter tells you how to place transparent and reflective originals on your scanner. Placing reflective originals Placing reflective originals in your document feeder option Placing transparent originals Placing reflective originals You can place a reflective original directly on the scanner’s glass plate. The following steps explain how to position your reflective original on your scanner. -
Page 32: Placing Transparent Originals
Placing transparent originals Caution: Always use the template for scanning transparent originals. Make sure that the calibration slit not covered by the transparent original and that it is clean. You need the transparency option to scan transparent originals. You use it as follows: Install the transparency option: refer to Appendix A, “Using the transparency option”... -
Page 33: Appendix A - Using The Transparency Option
Appendix A — Using the transparency option This appendix describes the procedure for installing the transparency option if you have bought one for your SnapScan. About your transparency option Unpacking the transparency option Unlocking the transparency option Connecting the transparency option About your transparency option The transparency option is an optional item that allows you to scan transparencies. -
Page 34: Unlocking The Transparency Option
Unlocking the transparency option Unlock the transparency option before connecting it to the scanner. Locate the locking screw at the base of the transparency option. Turn the screw counterclockwise. Your transparency option is unlocked. Connecting the transparency option Check if your scanner and your transparency option are properly unlocked. Turn off your scanner. - Page 35 Place the transparency option as shown in the figure: insert the guide pins into the holes originally used by the scanner’s document cover. Appendix A — Using the transparency option...
- Page 36 Lower the transparency option. Connect the male 15-pin connector of the transparency option to the female 15-pin connector at the rear of the scanner. Secure the connector by tightening its retaining screws. Appendix A — Using the transparency option...
- Page 37 Place the template that came with your transparency option on the glass plate. The transparency option is ready for use. Caution: Make sure that the calibration slit faces the front of the scanner and is not covered by the transparent originals. Turn your scanner on.
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Page 38: Appendix B - Using The Document Feeder Option
Roller cleaning About your document feeder option The ADF Automatic Document Feeder is a companion sheet feeder for your SnapScan. It allows automatic scanning of up to 60 sheets. The dimension of the document can be as large as 211 mm x 297 mm (8.5 '' x 11.7 ''). -
Page 39: Unpacking The Document Feeder Option
Unpacking the document feeder option The ADF is delivered in assembled form, ready to be mounted onto the scanner. The first thing to do is to make sure you have everything you are supposed to. Open the packing box and take out all the items. The ADF package includes the ADF and the Warranty Card. -
Page 40: Taking A Closer Look
Taking a closer look Now that you have the ADF out of the box, take a closer look so that you become familiar with its parts. transportation module power indicator (green) paper out indicator (orange) jam indicator (orange) cover of the transportation module paper tray rotating arm guide arms... -
Page 41: Connecting The Document Feeder Option
Connecting the document feeder option You install the document feeder option as follows: Check if your scanner is properly unlocked. Turn off your scanner. Turn off your computer. If the transparency option is installed, disconnect it from your scanner, for it uses the same connector. - Page 42 Connect the male 15-pin connector of the document feeder option to the female 15-pin connector at the rear of the scanner. Secure the connector by tightening its retaining screws. Appendix B — Using the document feeder option...
- Page 43 Open the cover of the transportation module. Appendix B — Using the document feeder option...
- Page 44 Move the rotating arm of the paper tray up. 10. Slide the paper tray into the transportation module. Appendix B — Using the document feeder option...
- Page 45 11. Close the cover of the transportation module. 12. Turn your scanner on. 13. Turn your computer on. Software like OmniPage Limited Edition makes it possible to convert the scanned sheets of text into most of the commercially used text file formats. Appendix B —...
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Page 46: Operating The Document Feeder Option
Operating the document feeder option When the ADF is installed and the scanner is powered on, start up the scanner application software. Paper loading To load documents: Push the rotating arm of the paper tray up. Place the documents in the input tray with the side to be scanned facing up. Push the rotating arm of the paper tray down. - Page 47 Make sure the pages are aligned in the center with the two guide arms. Appendix B — Using the document feeder option...
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Page 48: Correcting Paper Jams
Correcting paper jams To remove jammed pages: Lift the cover of the transportation module. Appendix B — Using the document feeder option... - Page 49 Push the paper-turn-around plate up. Appendix B — Using the document feeder option...
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Page 50: Maintaining The Document Feeder Option
Grasp both free corners of the jammed sheet and pull it out slowly. Close the cover of the transportation module. Maintaining the document feeder option Cleaning the guide flap The guide flap on the underside of the ADF keeps documents at the correct scanning position and guides them into the output tray after scanning. -
Page 51: Appendix C - Troubleshooting
Appendix C — Troubleshooting This appendix explains some common problems you may come across when starting up or using your SnapScan. The computer screen displays scanner calibration error. The calibration slit is covered by your transparent original. You did not use the template or you used it incorrectly. - Page 52 The power indicator (the right green one) and the info indicator fail to light up. Verify the power connection to the scanner. Check if the power switch is turned on. If you are sure that the scanner is powered on, contact your dealer. The workstation does not start up.
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Page 53: Appendix D - Technical Information
Appendix D — Technical information This appendix provides some technical information about your SnapScan, about the transparency option and about the document feeder option. SnapScan specifications Transparency option specifications Document feeder option specifications Technical specifications are subject to change without notice. -
Page 54: Transparency Option Specifications
Options: Transparency option Document feeder option Interface: SCSI-2 interface, 25-pin and 50-pin SCSI- connector Transmission speed: 2 Mb/s Environment: - operating temperature: 10 C to 40 C (50 F to 104 F) - relative humidity: 20% to 85% - surrounding space: 10 cm (4 '') on each side, 15 cm (6 '') at the rear side Transparency option specifications... -
Page 55: Document Feeder Option Specifications
Document feeder option specifications Capacity: 60 sheets of copy bond paper (unfolded) Paper size: - minimum: 140 mm x 140 mm (5.5 '' x 5.5 '') - maximum: A4 (8,5 '' x 11,7 '') Accuracy: Paper skew: 1 degree Connector: 15-pin cable with connector to scanner Dimensions:... -
Page 56: Appendix E - Snapscan Regulation Compliance
Appendix E — SnapScan regulation compliance Safety regulations Electromagnetic interference Safety regulations SnapScan and its options are designed to comply with: UL 1950-D3 CSA C22.2 No. 950 - M89 D3 VDE 805 IEC 950 GS approved EN 60950 UL Safety Statement... - Page 57 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 SnapScan 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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Page 58: Canadian Department Of Communications
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques (de la classe B) prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. Appendix E — SnapScan regulation compliance...