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  • Page 1 Horizon Ultra Scanner Owner’s Guide The complete picture.
  • Page 2 Trademarks Agfa and Horizon Ultra are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple computer, Inc. PC and PS/2 are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation. Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents EMI Interference Preface Welcome About this guide Conventions viii Hardware requirements viii Environmental requirements Important safety instructions 1 Preparing the scanner Unpacking the scanner Unlocking the scanner Locking the scanner Taking a closer look Placing reflectives Placing transparencies Using the universal glass plate Using the optional transparency holder frames and transparency holders Testing the scanner 2 Installing the scanner...
  • Page 4 3 Calibrating the scanner The Lamp Calib White Point Scanner Calibration Scan Information 4 Caring for your scanner Cleaning the scanner Replacing the reflection scanner lamp Replacing the transparency lamp Replacing the fuse Appendix A—Troubleshooting Appendix B—Optional accessories Appendix C—Technical Information Contents...

  • Page 5: Emi Interference

    EMI Interference Federal Communications commission This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limitations for a Class A computer device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 6: Preface

    Preface...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    (through third parties). We wish you success with your scanner. Have fun! About this guide This guide to the Horizon Ultra scanner contains three chapters and three appendices: Chapter 1, ‘Preparing the scanner’, shows you how to prepare your scanner for installation.

  • Page 8: Conventions

    Appendix A, ‘Troubleshooting’, can be helpful when you come across problems that you are unable to solve. Appendix B, ‘Optional accessories’, lists the accessories that you can buy as a supplement to your Horizon Ultra scanner. Appendix C, ‘Technical Information’, provides specifications of your Horizon Ultra scanner.

  • Page 9: Environmental Requirements

    Avoid environments where humidity fluctuations might occur. Avoid any risk of water splashes. Check whether the voltage of the power cable corresponds to the voltage in your area. If not, contact your dealer or Agfa service representative. Avoid environments where voltage fluctuations might occur.

  • Page 10: Preparing The Scanner

    Chapter 1 Preparing the scanner Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner...

  • Page 11: Preparing The Scanner

    Preparing the scanner ™ This chapter assists you in preparing your Horizon Ultra scanner for installation. You will find instructions for: Unpacking the scanner Unlocking the scanner Locking the scanner Taking a closer look Placing reflectives Placing transparencies Testing the scanner Chapter 1 —...
  • Page 12 SCSI 50 to software 50 pins cable Owner’s and User’s ® scanner software Guides Warranty and Registration card Figure 1-1 Lock/Unlock card The contents of the packing box of the Horizon Ultra scanner Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner...

  • Page 13: Unpacking The Scanner

    PC scanner software, all contained in one packing box. Calibration tools for the transparency lamp, the focus, the Color Registration and the White Point of the Horizon Ultra scanner. The Scanner Info tool. The White Point target: a white paper target labeled with densitometric RGB values.

  • Page 14: Unlocking The Scanner

    3. Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials from the scanner. 4. Fill out the Warranty and Registration form. You will find the product serial number on the back panel of the scanner. Note: Do not forget to mail the Warranty and Registration form. Only then you can claim your guarantee and get the following registration benefits: new product information, new application software.
  • Page 15 optical box shipping restraint Figure 1-2 Removing the panel Figure 1-3 Removing the shipping restraint Figure 1-4 Replacing the shipping restraint Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner Unlocking the scanner...

  • Page 16: Locking The Scanner

    Locking the scanner If you need to transport the scanner over long distances, you should first replace the shipping restraint. This will protect the scanner’s optical box from possible damage. 1. Remove the panel at the right side of the scanner. 2.

  • Page 17: Taking A Closer Look

    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. Figure 1-5 and Figure 1-6 illustrate the locations of the different parts of your Horizon Ultra scanner.

  • Page 18: Placing Reflectives

    Placing reflectives You can place a reflective originals directly on the scanner’s glass plate with its image side down. Place the original on the glass plate, with its top side against the middle of the left ruler. Figure 1-7 Placing a reflective original For faster scanning, slide the original into one of the corners.

  • Page 19: Placing Transparencies

    Placing transparencies Using the universal glass plate You can clip your originals underneath the universal glass plate and place them on the glass plate of the scanner. Center the originals on the glass plate, with their top side towards the calibration slot. This position guarantees the best quality.

  • Page 20: Using The Optional Transparency Holder Frames And Transparency Holders

    Using the optional transparency holder frames and transparency holders The holders keep the originals perfectly flat between two anti-Newton glasses, thus guaranteeing optimum sharpness. To insert transparencies in the transparency holders and the holders in their frames, follow this procedure: 1.
  • Page 21 4. Press the upper part and the bottom plate of the transparency holder together until you hear a click. 5. Place the transparency holder in the transparency-holder frame. Make sure that the pins of the holder are inserted completely in the holes of the frame (see Figure 1-11).

  • Page 22: Testing The Scanner

    Double-check whether the voltage indicated on the back panel of the scanner corresponds with the voltage in your area. If not, call your dealer or Agfa service representative. 3. Switch on the scanner. The scanner performs a self-test after which the Busy indicator light switches off and the Ready indicator light (green) switches on.

  • Page 23: Installing The Scanner

    Chapter 2 Installing the scanner Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner...

  • Page 24: Installing The Scanner

    Installing the scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your Horizon Ultra scanner with ® your Apple Macintosh, PC, or PS/2 computer. You’ll find instructions for: Changing and setting the SCSI ID number Using the correct SCSI adapter card...

  • Page 25: Installation For The Apple Macintosh

    Changing the SCSI ID number Installation for the Apple Macintosh This section shows you how to set up your Horizon Ultra scanner with your Apple Macintosh computer. You must first choose and set a SCSI ID number, then connect the scanner to your Apple Macintosh, and finally test the connection.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Scanner

    Next Bus allows you to switch busses. 3. Write down any SCSI ID number that is free. Your Horizon Ultra scanner is preset to ID 2. If this number is free you do not need to alter the SCSI ID switch on the rear of the scanner.
  • Page 27 If your Horizon Ultra scanner is the only SCSI device to be connected to your Apple Macintosh: 1. Connect the smaller 25-pin end of the System 25-pin to 50-pin cable to the SCSI port on your Apple Macintosh. 2. Connect the 50-pin connector to the scanner.

  • Page 28: Testing The Connection

    In case of problems, refer to Appendix A, ‘Troubleshooting’. 7. Close the SCSI ID checker by clicking the OK button. You are now ready to install and configure Agfa’s scanning software. Please refer to the User’s Guide. Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner...

  • Page 29: Installation For The Pc

    Installation for the PC This section shows you how to set up your Horizon Ultra scanner with your PC. You can find information on which SCSI adapter card to use and instructions for connecting the scanner to your PC. Which SCSI adapter card The Horizon Ultra scanner requires a SCSI adapter card to work with your PC or compatible computer.

  • Page 30: Installation For The Ibm Ps/2

    Please refer to the User’s Guide. Installation for the IBM PS/2 This section shows you how to set up your Horizon Ultra scanner with your IBM PS/2. You can find information on which SCSI adapter card to use and instructions for connecting the scanner to your IBM PS/2.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Scanner

    2. Plug the SCSI cable (an IBM or compatible cable) into the SCSI interface connector at the rear of the scanner. Use the cable supplied with the Horizon Ultra scanner. 3. If the scanner is at the end of your SCSI chain, place the terminator on the unconnected part of the scanner.
  • Page 32 PS/2 system see your PS/2 documentation, adapter card documentation and the Read Me file on the PC scanner software disk. You are now ready to install and configure Agfa’s scanning software. Please refer to the User’s Guide. Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner...
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 Calibrating the scanner Chapter 3 — Calibrating the scanner...

  • Page 34: Calibrating The Scanner

    Calibrating the scanner This chapter shows you how to calibrate your Horizon Ultra scanner using the following calibration tools: Lamp Calib, White Point, Scanner Calibration. It also teaches you how you can get basic information about your scanner with the tool: Scanner Info.

  • Page 35: White Point

    White Point This tool calibrates the White Point of the scanner in reflective mode. You should use this tool when the color balance or density reading of the White Point of your scanner is not correct. 1. Note the Gray, Red, Green and Blue densities labeled on the White Point target.

  • Page 36: Scanner Calibration

    Scanner Calibration With this tool the focus of the scanner can be optimized. 1. Put the calibration target on the glass plate of the scanner. 2. Make sure the text “Keep me clean” is readable from the top side of the plate. 3.

  • Page 37: Scan Information

    Scan Information This tool gives you some information about your scanner. Double click the Scan Information tool. The following information about your scanner appears. The serial number: Gives you the serial number of your scanner. The memory size: Gives you the available memory size of your scanner.
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 Caring for your scanner Chapter 4 — Caring for your scanner...

  • Page 39: Caring For Your Scanner

    Caring for your scanner This chapter describes how to keep your Horizon Ultra scanner in perfect working order. Cleaning the scanner Cleaning the glass plate regularly will ensure that dirt or smudges do not reduce the quality of your scanned images.
  • Page 40 Figure 3-1 Removing the glass plate 3. Move the optical box to the opening under the glass plate. Use the U-beam at the right bottom side to move it, while keeping it down. 4. Unhook the top of the plastic plates at the front and the rear of the optical box (Figure 3-2).
  • Page 41 Figure 3-3 Removing the top Infrared filter 6. Disconnect the lamp cables. Warning: The lamp may still be hot. 7. Push the lamp cables through the small holes. 8. Remove the old lamp. 9. Bring the new lamp in place, with the little mark at one end of the lamp towards the back side of the scanner, facing upwards.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Transparency Lamp

    Replacing the transparency lamp The transparency lamp has a rated lifetime of 300 hours. Replacement should preferably be done by your dealer or Agfa service representative. In case of an emergency, you can replace the lamp as follows (read also the instructions coming with the lamp): 1.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Fuse

    Replacing the fuse Replacement of the fuse should preferably be done by your dealer or Agfa service representative. In case of an emergency, you can replace the fuse as follows: 1. Disconnect the main power cable. 2. Locate the fuse(s) in the bottom left corner at the rear of the scanner.

  • Page 44: Appendix A-Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting The Horizon Ultra scanner is designed for efficient, trouble-free operation. This appendix describes what to do in the unlikely event that problems would occur. The scanner does not start up. The scanner is not receiving any power.
  • Page 45 The scanner reports errors during scanning (Apple Macintosh) If this happens without error indications during the start-up (see previous topics), contact your dealer or Agfa service representative. When starting up, the scanner makes a beeping noise and all the lights are blinking.

  • Page 46: Appendix B-Optional Accessories

    Appendix B Optional accessories This appendix provides information on some accessories that you can buy as a supplement to your Horizon Ultra scanner. You will find information on: Transparency holders Transparency-holder frames The Memory Pack Transparency holders Several types of transparency holders are available:...
  • Page 47 Transparency-holder frames Several types of transparency-holder frames are available: A frame for two small holders and one large holder A frame with one large hole and two small holes, plus 3 round hole covers. A frame for 6 small holders Appendix B —...
  • Page 48 A frame for 9 holders for mounted slides A frame for film strips Appendix B — Optional accessories...
  • Page 49 IC. This pack allows further productivity improvements, especially when big color scans are concerned. (More than 8 Mb per colour plane) Installation instructions come with the kit. It should be installed by an Agfa authorized service engineer. Appendix B — Optional accessories...

  • Page 50: Appendix C-Technical Information

    Appendix C Technical Information This appendix provides some technical information about your Horizon Ultra scanner. Scanner type: Flat-bed A3 size color CCD scanner CCD: 15000 elements, hybrid type Output resolution: 20 - 2540 ppi for line art and gray 20 - 2000 ppi for color mode A/D Conversion: 12 bit Output pixel depth:...
  • Page 51 when scanning: 650 W maximum Dimensions: 815 x 560 x 395 mm (32.1" x 22" x 15.5") Acoustic noise: max. 55 dB Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Options: Transparency holders Transparency-holder frames Memory pack Batch scanning pack Interface: SCSI-2 interface Maximum throughput 4MB/sec Environment: Operating temperature:...

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