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Hasselblad 848 User Manual

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User's Guide
Batch Feeder for
Flextight 848 and 949 Scanners
by Hasselblad

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Batch Feeder for Flextight 848 and 949 Scanners by Hasselblad...
  • Page 2 © 2005 Hasselblad A/S. All rights reserved. Feeder for Hasselblad Flextight 848 and 949 Scanners User’s Guide, Part No 70030031, revision E. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change with- out notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Hasselblad A/S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Important Warnings and Restrictions System Requirements Batch Feeder Diagram Preparing the Feeder for First Use or after Shipping Mounting and Unmounting the Batch Feeder Mounting the Batch Feeder Unmounting the Batch Feeder Loading Originals into the Feeder Scanning with the Batch Feeder Batch Scanning with 3F Custom Setups and Single Scans...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    If you must return the Feeder to Hasselblad for service, you must use this box for shipping or the ship- ment will be refused. See “Preparing the Feeder for Storage or Ship-...

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    (unplugged). It is not sufficient simply to press the on/off button on the scanner. • Install the scanner and Feeder in a location where they are not acces- sible by children. The units contain small openings and moving parts that can cause injury.

  • Page 6: Batch Feeder Diagram

    Batch Feeder Diagram Figure 1: Hasselblad Flextight 848 Scanner with Batch Feeder Hasselblad Flextight 848 (or 949) Scanner. Batch Feeder Dust cover: to protect the originals and scanner entrance from dust. Magazine: showing original holder position 1. Magazine: showing original holder position 10.

  • Page 7: Preparing The Feeder For First Use Or After Shipping

    You must also replace the shipping screws and use the original packaging if you need to ship the Feeder (for exam- ple, to a new studio or back to Hasselblad for service). See also “Preparing the Feeder for Storage or Shipping” on page 31 for...

  • Page 8: Mounting And Unmounting The Batch Feeder

    Feeder and/or scanner while mount- ing the Feeder If you have not already done so, set up your Flextight Scanner, con- nect it to your computer and install the FlexColor software as de- scribed in your scanner and software user manuals. Confirm that the scanner is working correctly by making a test scan using one of the standard original holders.
  • Page 9 Feeder. The procedure here in this manual also describes each step. Click on the Continue The scanner now positions itself to accept the Feeder and shuts itself down. The Mount feeder button. window updates with new instructions.
  • Page 10 Figure 3: Back panel of the Batch Feeder, showing the electronic connec- tor (A) and mounting pins (B). Lift the batch-feeder panel on the front of the Flextight Scanner and locate the connector ( ner, as shown below in Figure 4. These match the pins and connector of the Feeder.
  • Page 11 Grasp the Batch Feeder firmly with one hand while holding the batch-scan door open on the scanner with your other hand. Align the connector and pins on the back of the Feeder with the holes and con- nector inside the scanner. Gently press the Feeder down and in place, making sure that the Feeder sits firmly and has a good connection with the connector.

  • Page 12: Unmounting The Batch Feeder

    Unmounting the Batch Feeder Always use the software-guided procedure below to unmount the Feeder. It is otherwise possible to damage the Feeder and/or scanner while un- mounting the Feeder Turn on the scanner and launch the FlexColor software. Select Maintenance > Feeder...
  • Page 13 They should be very easy to remove—do not use force. When all orig- inal holders have been removed, remove the Feeder itself by lifting it up and away from the scanner. Always store your Feeder by placing it into its original box (see also “Preparing the Feeder for Storage or Shipping”...

  • Page 14: Loading Originals Into The Feeder

    ( load the holder properly. Place your original into an appropriate original holder ( scanner documentation for a complete description of how to work with Flextight original holders. Place the original holder ( magazine. Slide it gently into the slot until it comes to a stop. (To re- move the original holder, just slide it back out.)
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT: Do not touch or remove the original holders while the scanner is running. Always stop scanning before removing holders. One way to stop a scan in progress is to press the scanner on/off button ( the scanner will then stop scanning, unload the current original holder...

  • Page 16: Scanning With The Batch Feeder

    Scanning with the Batch Feeder Batch Scanning with 3f The Batch Feeder is intended as a tool for scanning large numbers of originals in a production environment. For this application, we strongly recommend the 3f workflow for maximum efficiency and flexibility. The 3f image-file format preserves your full-resolution, 16-bit raw scans and keeps a record of settings applied to each exported image.
  • Page 17 Instead of using the standard preview/scan workflow in FlexColor, click on the button to open the Make the various 3f settings as described in the FlexColor User’s Guide. Note the following: • Use the Destination save your 3f files. If you would like to create a new sub-folder for each batch, mark the you begin a new 3f batch scan, FlexColor will create a new sub- folder below the...
  • Page 18 Usually, you should use a sures that your 3f files will contain the full scan data possible with your scanner for each original format, allowing for maximum flexibility in the future. However, if you are short on disk space and are sure that you do not need full resolution images, you may consider reducing this value or setting a maximum size.

  • Page 19: Custom Setups And Single Scans

    As you work with the 3f images in the light table, you can load each im- age into FlexColor to make settings and then save the settings back in the history for the 3f image. When you have finished making settings for an entire batch, you can then batch-process all images to save them as TIFF or JPEG files with your settings applied.
  • Page 20 Position in the main FlexColor window. The scanner then Preview button there (this enables you to set heading in the...
  • Page 21 If you are using the Manual adding scans until you have defined all of the scans you wish to make in this batch; then click on them all. For complete details about how to work with the please see the FlexColor User’s Guide. list, then continue taking previews and in the window to scan...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Gently, but firmly, press the Feeder down against the scanner. When the connection is good and the scanner is turned on, the diodes on the front of the Feeder will light. See also “Mounting the Batch Feeder”...

  • Page 23: Aligning The Feeder

    Aligning the Feeder The Feeder is pre-adjusted to align perfectly with most individual Flex- tight 848 and 949 Scanners. However, some scanners may have a drum that is aligned slightly outside of the tolerance range of the Feeder. If your original holders are not being drawn correctly into the scanner, then you may need to adjust your Feeder alignment as described below.
  • Page 24 Skip the rest of this procedure. If the angle looks like it requires adjustment, then use the software- assisted procedure to unmount the Feeder from the scanner as de- scribed in “Unmounting the Feeder” on page 12.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Load Position

    Adjusting the Loading Position The Feeder must be positioned so that it inserts its original holders di- rectly into the clasp mounted on the drum inside the scanner. Use the procedure below only if your original holders are not being drawn in and out of the scanner smoothly during normal operation.
  • Page 26 Find the adjustment tool that was supplied with your Batch Feeder. It is a thin metal bar with notches cut at each end. Use the adjustment tool to loosen the self-locking nut on the right side on the rear of the Feeder as indicated in Figure 8. NOTE! Do not touch similar looking nuts to the left.
  • Page 27 You have already loosened the nut, so just click on The scanner moves into its adjustment (home) position and the window updates with new instructions. Feeder Place the adjustment tool in the slit between the first and second mag- azine position on the Feeder as shown in Figure 9.
  • Page 28 Move the adjustment tool left and right to adjust the Feeder position so the Feeder is centered with reference to the grabber for the original holder inside the scanner (see also Figure 10). Figure 10: Adjusting the Feeder position When you have finished adjusting the Feeder, go back to your com-...
  • Page 29 Remove the Feeder and use the adjustment tool to re-tighten the self- locking nut on the rear of the Feeder (see also Figure 8, above). Re-mount the Feeder on your scanner and then turn on the scanner. When the scanner comes online, click on window.
  • Page 30 Load original holders into all 10 original holder slots and then scan all of them using FlexColor. They should all now load smoothly in and out of the scanner. If you still experience loading problems at one or more positions, then repeat this procedure. If problems continue after this, please contact your Hasselblad dealer.

  • Page 31: Preparing The Feeder For Storage Or Shipping

    Preparing the Feeder for Storage or Shipping Storing the Feeder To store the Feeder while it is not in use: Detach the Feeder using the software-guided procedure given “Un- mounting the Batch Feeder” on page 12. Retrieve the box in which your Feeder was originally delivered. This box is made of sturdy cardboard and includes a foam lining custom cut to hold the Feeder safely and securely.
  • Page 32 Figure 11: Holes for inserting the shipping screws on the back of the Feeder If you need to return the Feeder to Hasselblad for repair, it must be shipped in its original box. Hasselblad will not accept shipment if the...

  • Page 33: Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive Maintenance All Flextight scanners should be serviced every 25,000 scans or every 12 months, whichever comes first. If a Feeder is mounted, the recommended number of scans is 15,000 provided that the feeder is mounted for all scans. Please note that previews are also counted as scans. Newer Flextight scanners have a counter installed so that the number of scans can be monitored from FlexColor.

  • Page 34: Technical Information

    Weight Maximum batch Original types Scan software Computer OS Maximum resolution Scanning speed Flextight 848 and 949 36 x 42 cm 3.1 kg 10 Flextight original holders (up to 60 originals, depending on format) All transparency formats that are sup- ported by Flexholders FlexColor 4.0.2 or later...

  • Page 35: Ce Declaration

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