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- Page 1 DOCUMENT P/N: P002168 INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR Graphic Art &Technical Document Scanners www.colortrac.com MODEL THICKNESS UPGRADE Gx 25 Gx 42 Gx 54 S/N: ___________...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the scanner to rain or moisture. Do not cover the scanner with paper or drawings which might obstruct the unit’s vents for long periods while the unit is being operated as this may lead to overheating and constitute a possible fire hazard. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions 2. CONTENTS Safety precautions ..............................2 Safety instructions ..............................2 Contents ................................3 Main Features of SmartLF Gx/GxT ........................4 Unpacking SmartLF Gx/GxT from its box......................4 Parts List................................4 Lifting the Scanner from its carton.........................4 Removing shipping protection and setting up SmartLF Gx/GxT ................5 Getting access to the glass and rollers of SmartLF....................5... -
Page 4: Main Features Of Smartlf Gx/Gxt
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions 3. MAIN FEATURES OF SMARTLF GX/GXT High-speed 1200 x 600 dpi optical resolution large format scanning engines in 3 widths Self-adjusting paper APT (Advanced Paper Transport) for scanning documents up to 20mm / 0.8” thick... -
Page 5: Removing Shipping Protection And Setting Up Smartlf Gx/Gxt
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions 7. REMOVING SHIPPING PROTECTION AND SETTING UP SMARTLF GX/GXT Before attempting to use SmartLF Gx/GxT it is essential that the foam shipping layer which protects the scan glass is removed from inside the scanner: Catches on each side of the scanner top cover are depressed to open the lid. -
Page 6: Document Thickness Capability Of Smartlf Gx/Gxt
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions 9. DOCUMENT THICKNESS CAPABILITY OF SMARTLF GX/GXT SmartLF Gx and GxT scanners in closed mode can accept media up to 0.02” (0.5mm) thick. GxT scanners can be adjusted semi-automatically to accept documents between 0.02” (0.5mm) and 0.8” (20mm) in thickness. -
Page 7: Switching On The Gx/Gxt Ccd Scanner
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions SWITCHING ON THE GX/GXT CCD SCANNER SmartLF Gx/GxT can now be switched on. The liquid crystal text display (LCD) will light up and after a few seconds will display the word ‘ Initialising’. After about 35 seconds or so the display will change to the words Scanner Warmup. -
Page 8: Automatic & Manual Stitching Of Gx/Gxt Scanners
The fluorescent light tubes inside SmartLF Gx/GxT are potentially dangerous and could cause injury if handled incorrectly. Colortrac recommend that only an approved Colortrac trained technician should change the fluorescent tubes as there is risk of electrocution if an attempt is made to change these without observing normal electrical safety procedures. -
Page 9: The Windows Xp .Net Framework V2.0 Environment
Although SmartLF Gx/GxT will work with Windows 2000 it is highly recommended that Windows XP with the latest Service Pack (SP) upgrade and Windows Vista (when released) is used with SmartLF Gx/GxT scanners. Colortrac advise that the .NET Framework be installed even if only using ScanWorks or CopySmart software options. SmartLF Gx/GxT is simple to use and can be run on any computer connected to the SmartLF Gx/GxT scanner without a license key. -
Page 10: Windows Asks For The Driver - Insert The Cd Now
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions WINDOWS ASKS FOR THE DRIVER – INSERT THE CD NOW! WAIT for a few moments to allow Windows to start the Hardware Wizard. The wizard will take you through next steps installation. The wizard will respond by displaying this screen. -
Page 11: Checking For The Smartlf Driver
1. The SmartLF CD guides the user through connecting the scanner, installing the software and utilities, lists the manuals available and provides details of the Colortrac third party software partners (CLASP). To go straight ahead and install the software click the ‘Installing the Software’ button 2. -
Page 12: Loading A Document Into Smartlf Gx/Gxt
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions Once the installation is complete you will be able to locate the SmartLF program under Program Files > Colortrac > SmartLF. You have now installed the SmartLF application. Go to Programs from the Windows Start button and navigate to the SmartLF entry and release. -
Page 13: Understanding The Controls Of Smartlf
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROLS OF SMARTLF SmartLF Gx/GxT document loading is fully automatic. The document is detected using optical sensors AUTO located near the center and at the side of the scanner nearest the control panel. -
Page 14: Windows Xp And Panel Control Of The Scanner
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions ScanWorks Toggling the software SCAN icon or pressing the panel STOP / REWIND button will stop the scanner. If the software has been set for Eject on Save or Delete the document will be ejected. If ScanWorks has been set for Do nothing the document will remain in the scanner. -
Page 15: Your First Scan To File With Smartlf Multi-Function Sw
4. Accessing the scanner from MSPaint 5. Scanning (downloading) into MSPaint For control over image brightness SmartLF must be operated using Colortrac SmartLF multi-function software or the ScanWorks application (option). YOUR FIRST SCAN TO FILE WITH SMARTLF MULTI-FUNCTION SW SmartLF Gx/GxT is designed to make scanning-to-file, scanning-to-copy and scanning-to-email extremely simple to achieve. -
Page 16: Smartlf Color Modes And Speed Settings
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions FILE SmartLF Gx/GxT scanning to file is started by pressing the diskette icon in the File button. First use the Browse button to select the storage location for the new file. COPY - To have SmartLF Gx/GxT scan to the Windows printer press the printer icon in the Copy button. -
Page 17: Smartlf Uses Intelligent File Overwrite/ Renaming
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions SMARTLF USES INTELLIGENT FILE OVERWRITE/ RENAMING If a file already exists inside the computer directory with the same name as the name the operator is about to use for a new scan, SmartLF will try to assist. -
Page 18: Copying From Smartlf
The single SmartLF Gx/GxT scanner CIS glass cover is chemically treated and should resist scratching from paper clips, abrasive dust and staples but Colortrac recommend that the operator take all reasonable steps to ensure that scan documents are clean and free from metallic appendages and abrasive dust or other contaminants. The scan glass should be cleaned with a low-smear, high quality glass cleaning product and a clean lint-free cloth. -
Page 19: Field Upgrade Of Smartlf Gx/Gxt To A Higher Model
In the event of the glass becoming badly scratched and affecting scans a replacement can be ordered from your Colortrac supplier. Replacing the glass will not affect the alignment or stitching of SmartLF Gx/GxT and does not require a technician. -
Page 20: Appendix 1 - Computer Requirements For Smartlf Gx/Gxt
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions 2. From the SmartLF Gx/GxT distribution CD locate the SmartLF Gx/GxT serial.exe program which is inside the Scanner upgrade folder (itself inside the Utilities folder). You may need to alter your Explorer viewing options to see the full .EXE extension of this file. -
Page 21: Appendix 2 - How To Check For A Usb2 Interface
The Microsoft .NET Framework allows users to run applications developed using the .NET Framework like the Colortrac SmartLF application. If the .NET Framework is not installed on the scanner computer the SmartLF program may load and display onscreen but will not be able to communicate effectively with the scanner. -
Page 22: Appendix 4 - Driver And Firmware Gx/Gxt Utilities Program
Warranty repairs must be carried out by an Authorised Colortrac Service Agent who has undergone service training by Colortrac (or their appointed distributor). No reimbursement will be made for repairs carried out by non-Colortrac agents and any such repair work and damage to the product caused by such repair work will not be covered by the warranty. -
Page 23: Appendix 6 - Declaration Of Conformity
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions APPENDIX 6 – DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Colortac Ltd. Kings Hall St Ives Business Park St Ives Cambridgeshire, PE27 4WY United Kingdom Details Of Electrical Equipment Model Number: SmartLF Gx 42, GxT 42, Gx 25 & GxT 25... -
Page 24: Stand Accessories
The entire risk of the use or the result of the use of this hardware or documentation remains with the user. No part of this documentation may be reproduced or transmitted in any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, except with the express prior written permission of Colortrac Ltd. -
Page 25: Smartlf Gx/Gxt Range Technical Specification
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions SMARTLF GX/GXT RANGE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ! " #$ % #$ > < Maximum Gx 25 25in (63.5cm) Image length: not limited by scanner • • • image width Gx 42 42in (106.7cm) Image length: not limited by scanner •... - Page 26 The quoted scan accuracy is valid for media up to 0.5mm thick and may vary depending on the operating environment and the type & thickness of media. Colortrac measures accuracy by scanning a paper original printed with a square target. The pixel co-ordinates of the target image are measured and compared with the known dimensions of the original. SmartLF Gx 42...
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Page 27: Pas161 P/N: P002168 Colortrac Ltd
Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions PAS161 P/N: P002168 Colortrac Ltd © 2008... - Page 28 Colortrac SmartLF Gx/GxT Range Installation and Operating Instructions PAS161 P/N: P002168 Colortrac Ltd © 2008...
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