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Scan View SCANMATE F10 User Manual

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  • Page 2 The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. ScanView A/S assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book. ScanMate F10, LightView, EasyMount, DustFree, ScanDot, ColorQuartet, ScanFlow and ColorQuartet MouseFree are trademarks of ScanView A/S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Welcome to the ScanMate F10 Product description ..............v Finding the information you need ..........v 1 • Specifications Technical specifications..............1•1 Environmental specifications ............1•3 Dimensions..................1•4 2 • Installation Computer requirements ..............2•1 Environmental requirements ............2•1 Unpacking the scanner ..............2•2 Cable connections ................2•2 Mains connection ..............2•2...
  • Page 4 Downloading firmware ..............6•7 7 • Troubleshooting Computer refuses to start ............7•1 Hard disk not accessible ..............7•2 Screen freezes ................7•2 Scanner tray does not move ............7•2 Scanner freezes when asked to do a reflection scan ....7•3 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 5 Scanner cannot be white-point calibrated ........7•4 Scanner cannot be focus calibrated ..........7•4 "ERROR” lamp is constantly lit ............7•5 “ERROR” lamp flashes ..............7•5 “READY” lamp does not light up..........7•5 Vertical stripes appear in scanned images ........7•5 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Welcome To The Scanmate F10

    Screened films can be rescanned using the optional ScanDot software add-on for ColorQuartet. The ScanMate F10 can scan reflective originals up to 305 x 432 mm (12" x 17") and transmission originals up to 305 x 420 mm (12” x 16.5”). Maximum optical resolution is 5400 dpi, with interpolated resolution up to 13,000 dpi.
  • Page 8 Specifications 1•0 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    5400 dpi. Interpolated: up to 13,000 dpi. Maximum optical resolution for entire scanning area: 2500 dpi. Oversampling possible via software. Optical density Range: 3.7, max: 4.0. Sensor unit Trilinear CCD element, 10,200 pixels wide. 1•1 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 10 Output formats TIFF RGB/CMYK/Lab/RGB 16-bit/Gray scale/Gray scale 16-bit/Line art. EPS RGB/CMYK/Gray scale/Line art. PostScript (DCS) CMYK. JPEG RGB/CMYK/Gray scale. Targa. Scitex CT. Power consumption 250 W. Power supply 50-60 Hz, 100-240 V AC. 1•2 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental specifications Operating temperature Permissible range: 16 - 40°C (60 - 104°F) Recommended range: 16 - 25° (60 - 77°F) Storage temperature –10 - 75°C (14 - 167°F) Relative humidity 5 - 95% (non-condensing) 1•3 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Dimensions

    Air quality The scanner should be operated in a smoke-free environment. Smoking creates nicotine residues that will adversely affect scanner performance. Dimensions Width 1046 mm (41.2") Height 980 mm (38.6") Depth 630 mm (24.8") 1•4 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION Computer requirements The ScanMate F10 is controlled from a computer. This must be either: a PowerMacintosh with System 7 or higher and at least 16 MB of RAM for the scanner. a 486 or Pentium PC with an Adaptec 1542B SCSI Controller or compatible and with at least 16 MB of RAM for the scanner.

  • Page 14: Unpacking The Scanner

    For your personal safety and to avoid damage to the scanner, never connect the scanner to the mains without a protective ground. WARNING: The ScanMate F10 is provided with a fuse in the phase only, not in the neutral. If the scanner is connected to a power system that uses phase-to- phase connection to achieve one of the specified voltages, make sure the connection is done in accordance with national and local regulations.

  • Page 15: Single-Unit Scsi Connection

    The procedure for setting the scanner’s SCSI address is described below. Please consult the instruction manuals of the other SCSI units in your system to find out how to set their SCSI addresses. 2•3 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 16 SCSI address selector: To change the SCSI address, push the small button above or below the window. SCSI sockets Power socket Fuse holder On/off switch 2•4 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Scsi Connection Troubleshooting

    • Some SCSI units have a built-in terminator. Such a unit must be placed last in the SCSI chain, or the terminator must be removed by the supplier. The ScanMate F10 is not internally terminated. • If your SCSI units still cause difficulties, connect one unit at a time until you find the unit that is causing the trouble.

  • Page 19: General Operating Procedures

    The gray background avoids the occurrence of undesirable color reflections that can affect the appearance of an image. The ScanMate F10’s built-in light table also has 5000K lighting. If you use an external viewing booth, choose one that conforms to the recognized standards in your country.

  • Page 20: Calibration

    Geometric calibration and focus calibration are rarely necessary, but should be done at the time of installation and can be repeated later if necessary. For instructions on all three types of calibration, please see “Scanner Calibration and Focus Adjustment.” 3•2 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Scanner Calibration And Focus Adjustment

    When is geometric calibration necessary? A special automatic calibration routine is used for checking the geometrics of the mirror system in the ScanMate F10. Geometric calibration should be carried out at the time of installation and should also be done any time you change the physical placement of the scanner.

  • Page 22: Performing Geometric Calibration

    Keep it in a safe place after initial calibration, in case it is needed later. The ScanMate F10 has a very high depth of field, but if you are not satisfied with the focus, you can use ColorQuartet’s Autofocus function to get the best possible focus for each individual image (see below).

  • Page 23: Performing A Focus Calibration

    5 • Click on “OK” to confirm. Autofocus and Focus Elevation AUTOFOCUS Although the ScanMate F10 has a very high depth of field, ColorQuartet includes an Autofocus function that lets you achieve perfect focus for each individual scan. Autofocus may be particularly useful in connection with the optional DustFree magnetic templates.

  • Page 24: Focus Elevation

    You may have to experiment a little to find the most appropriate levels of defocusing for various screen rulings. Make a note of 4•4 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Choose a spot in a light area, as these areas correspond to the parts of the image where there are transitions between dark and light. The lighter the spot, the more information is available to the Autofocus function. 4•5 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Handling Originals And Mounting Plates

    • For scanning transparencies, we recommend that the top plate be closed, forming a “sandwich” with the originals in the middle. Handle towards front of scanner Mounting plate Top plate Base plate Scanner tray 5•1 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Mounting Originals Directly On The Mounting Plate

    If they move when the top plate is shut, use a good quality lithographic tape to tape them in position. • Make sure the originals do not cover the white strip on the underside of the base plate. 5•2 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Using The Registration Pins

    USING THE REGISTRATION PINS Punched films and foils and standard ScanView templates can be placed in the ScanMate F10 with precise registration by using the registration system that is built into the scanner tray. Holes and corresponding loose pins are provided for the most common punch registration systems: Bacher Control 2000, Stoesser, Montaloch, and Beil.

  • Page 30: Standard Templates

    6 x 7 cm Reflection A set of seven templates for various common original formats is supplied with the scanner. Additional templates are available from your ScanView dealer. 4" x 5" 35-mm strips, horizontal 35-mm strips, vertical 5•4 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Mounting A Template In The Scanner

    Examples: for number 1, press out 1; for number 4, press out 1 and 3; for number 16, press out 1, 5 and 10; and so on. Circles for Template numbering the identification individual code templates 5•5 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Optional Dustfree Magnetic Templates

    Scanning reflective originals Please note that the first reflection preview you make after starting up the scanner for the day (or after doing transmission scans) will take about three 5•6 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Avoiding Newton Rings In Transmission Scans

    (especially the base or non-emulsion side) and the effect of laying the transparency flat against one or more glass plates. The ScanMate F10 has an anti reflection-treated mounting plate that is very effective in reducing the risk of Newton rings. It is designed to produce optimal results for both reflection and transmission scanning when the originals are “sandwiched”...

  • Page 34: The Built-In Lightview Light Table

    Glass cleaner can also be used to clean transparencies. The built-in LightView light table The ScanMate F10 has a built-in 5000K light table that lets you view originals while you are working with the preview scan, without losing registration.

  • Page 35: The Optional Easymount Mounting Table

    These can be seen through the mounting plate and can be used as reference points for mounting originals. 5•9 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    3 • Replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same type and rating (T-4A high breaking capacity). CAUTION: Use only the specified type of fuse. 4 • Flip up the fuse holder and push it in until it locks in place. 5 • Reconnect the power cable. 6•1 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Replacing The Lamps

    Then pull it outwards bottom end first. The old lamp/reflector unit can be discarded. • NOTE that the thermal paste on the small block behind the lamp unit is normal and should not be wiped off. 6•2 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 39 The end of the shield with the extensions is the one that goes toward the front edge of the scanner lid. 7 • Plug in the scanner and turn it on. 8 • Check and, if necessary, realign the lamp assembly as described below. 6•3 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Checking The Alignment Of The Transmission Lamp

    Click on OK to continue. • If the test was not ok, a message will appear telling you which way to move the lamp assembly. Continue as explained below. 6•4 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Alignment Of The Transmission Lamp

    ScanView dealer for assistance. Do not twist the screwdriver. If adjustment is necessary, use the flat side of the screwdriver as shown to move the lamp assembly very slightly in the required direction. 6•5 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Replacing The Air Filters

    Otherwise the warranty will not be valid. For a detailed explanation of how to repack the scanner, please see the separate ScanMate F10 Installation and Repacking Instructions. 6•6 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Downloading Firmware

    The New firmware window will appear. 3 • Click on “Update.” A standard file browser window will appear. 4 • Find and open the relevant firmware file. Your ScanView support technician will tell you where the file is located. 6•7 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    1 • Turn off the computer. 2 • Turn off the scanner and any other SCSI units. 3 • If the ScanMate F10 is the only SCSI unit, insert the terminator in the free socket of the scanner. If there is a chain of SCSI units, terminate the last unit of the chain.

  • Page 46: Hard Disk Not Accessible

    “Computer refuses to start.” Scanner tray does not move The ScanMate F10 has a pressure-sensitive safety switch that automatically stops the movement of the scanner tray if the operator’s fingers or any other object accidentally becomes trapped behind the tray.

  • Page 47: Scanner Freezes When Asked To Do A Reflection Scan

    Light table does not light up If there is no light underneath the scanner tray, one or both of the viewing lamps needs to be replaced. Please call your local ScanView dealer for technical support. 7•3 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Scanner Cannot Be White-Point Calibrated

    • To replace the transmission lamp, proceed as described in the “Maintenance” chapter of this manual. • To replace the reflection lamps, please call your local ScanView dealer for technical support. 7•4 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Error" Lamp Is Constantly Lit

    • Check that the calibration area at the extreme left end of the mounting plate is clean. Any dust, dirt, etc. in this area will give a faulty white point calibration and cause artifacts in your scans. 7•5 ScanMate F10 • Operator’s Manual...

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