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Dear Customer, We congratulate you on the acquisition of this innovative product from Image Access. We at Image Access are proud of the work we do; it is the result of our extremely high standards of production and stringent quality control.
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Image Access. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Image Access reserves the right at any time without notice to change said product, product specification and documentation. For the most recent version, always check our web site www.imageaccess.de...
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Version History Version Published in Content/Changes/Supplements March 2002 Preliminary version. Description of the device. Description of the integrated user interface, Vers.2. April 2002 Additional information concerning user interface, Vers.2.x March 2003 Extensions in the integrated user interface. Expanded selection of parameters. Color Management System (CMS), Bookfold Correction (BFC) and Color Management System (CMS) are available as options.
… the Foot Pedal Switch Switching to Stand-by Mode ..............19 Starting the WideTEK A2 ................. 19 A.9.1.1 Reset Configuration A.10 Stopping the WideTEK A2 Scanner ............20 A.11 Before transporting .................. 21 A.11.1 Inserting the transport lock Page 6...
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Table of Contents, part 2 B Software Setup --------------------------------------------------------------- 23 Network Parameters at Delivery ...............23 Setting IP Address, Gateway and Subnet Mask ........23 B.2.1 Connecting the WideTEK A2 directly to a PC B.2.2 Adapting the PC’s Network Parameters B.2.3 Configure the Scanner B.2.3.1...
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Print B.4.6.4 Copy B.4.6.5 FTP Upload B.4.6.6 Mail B.4.7 Turning Off the WideTEK A2 B.4.7.1 Power Off via the Integrated User Interface B.4.7.2 Switching Off by START Button Scanning ....................68 Scan2Net Firmware Update Procedure ........... 69 B.6.1 Basic requirements Browser settings for …................
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Table of Contents, part 4 C Tests and Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------------- 80 Troubleshooting Matrix ................80 Error Codes ....................81 D Technical Specifications -------------------------------------------------- 84 Electrical Specifications ................84 Dimensions and Weight................84 Ambient Conditions...................84 Resolution / Scan Size / Scan speed............84 EC Declaration Of Conformity ----------------------------------------------- 85 Operation Manual Page 9...
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Table of Pictures Picture 1: Connectors on the WideTEK A2 ............... 14 Picture 2: Position of transport lock................... 15 Picture 3: Scanner on small backside ................15 Picture 4: Transport lock ....................16 Picture 5: Removing transport lock ................... 16 Picture 6: Foot pedal connector ..................
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Table of Pictures, part 2 Picture 31: Selection of TIFF compression................36 Picture 32: Data format PNM.....................37 Picture 33: Data format PDF....................37 Picture 34: Book Fold Options ...................38 Picture 35: Image Rotation ....................39 Picture 36: Preview Scaling Ratio..................40 Picture 37: Embedded Meta Data screen................41 Picture 38: Predefined Formats ..................42 Picture 39: Available items for “Splitting Image”...
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Table of Pictures, part 2 Picture 61: Input of directory and file name............... 58 Picture 62: Scanned image with function field bar ............59 Picture 63: Selecting the printer ..................60 Picture 64: Printer Preset ....................60 Picture 65: Connection Type IP Networking..............61 Picture 66: SMB Printer Queue Parameters ..............
Read and ensure that you understand the safety notes. The safety notes have been written to ensure your protection and for your safety. The WideTEK A2 scanner fulfills all safety requirements of the following standards: EN 60950, Safety of Equipment in the Information Technology (European Standard) UL 60950, Safety of Information Technology Equipment (US Standard) CSA C22.2 No.
The WideTEK A2 is connected by the integrated network card to the network. Before the first use of the WideTEK A2 the IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway settings must be set. These settings depend on the parameters of the network where the WideTEK A2 is used.
Removing the transport lock Attention The transport lock has to be removed before starting the device the first time! A label at the front side of the device housing marks the position of the transport lock. Picture 2: Position of transport lock Lift up the scanner at the front side and turn it to the small back side to remove the transport lock.
Important: Keep the transport lock, the washers as well as the adherent label for future use. The transport lock and the washers must be inserted before every transport of the WideTEK A2. This will prevent the sensitive components inside the flatbed scanner against damages.
A.6.2 Table Place the WideTEK A2 on a flat and solid base. The load-carrying capacity of the base should exceed the device weight. It is recommended that the table hold at least three times the weight of the device. The table also should not shake or move to avoid image distortions.
The WideTEK A2 is delivered with a Cross-Over cable (green connectors) and a network cable. Use the Cross-Over cable to connect the WideTEK A2 directly to a PC via a network card. Use the network cable to connect the WideTEK A2 to a network.
Switching to Stand-by Mode The main power switch is used to switch the WideTEK A2 scanner to stand-by mode. It also switches the WideTEK A2 scanner completely off. This is only necessary before transporting or when the scanner is not used for a longer time period.
The subnet mask at delivery is 255.255.255.0 A.10 Stopping the WideTEK A2 Scanner Press the green stand-by button in order to switch off the WideTEK A2 scanner. During the switch-off sequence the display shows Picture 11: Shutdown message The mirror unit and the lamps unit move to the home position at the left side of the scan area.
Before inserting the transport lock the mirror unit and the illumination unit must be moved into transport position. Switch on the WideTEK A2 with the green stand-by button. The device now checks and initializes all components. The mirror unit and the illumination unit are moved into the start position.
Place the scanner on the narrow side and stabilizes it in this position. Screw in the transport lock on the marked positions. Picture 13: Thread for transport lock. Important: Insert the transport lock always in combination with the washers. Use three washers on each transport lock.
Important: A network adapter must be installed in the computer to which the WideTEK A2 is to be connected. Use the Cross-Over cable to connect WideTEK A2 and PC directly. B.2.2 Adapting the PC’s Network Parameters Start the network configuration of your computer.
Netscape Navigator 7.0 or higher Mozilla 1.2 or higher Configuration of the WideTEK A2 is done via the integrated user interface. Start your browser and enter the IP address of the scanner. When the screen displays the following, select Setup Device.
The next window shows a selection of three login-levels. Select the login level Poweruser. Picture 16: Selection of three login-levels To use the login level Poweruser it is necessary to enter a password. A password entry window will appear. The default user name and password for the login-level Poweruser is: Poweruser Enter this password in both lines of the request mask.
The Poweruser login level offers various command buttons for configuration purposes. Picture 18: Selectable items in login level “Poweruser” Find the column S2N Base Settings. Select Network to set the network parameters of the WideTEK A2. Page 26 Operation Manual...
B.2.3.1 Network Parameters A network configuration screen will appear. Picture 19: Configure network parameters IP Configuration Method: Manual Host Name: Automatically set. Can not be changed. IP Address: Enter the IP address. The IP address must identify the scanner clearly in the network in which it is installed. Subnet Mask: Enter a valid value for your network here.
Click on the button Reboot to restart the scanner. Picture 20: Request to restart the scanner After clicking the Reboot button the WideTEK A2 shows the following screen. After the restart the unit is accessible at the new IP address.
WideTEK A2 in the Network Remove the Cross-Over cable from the network connector of the WideTEK A2. Connect the WideTEK A2 to the network. Use the network cable delivered with the unit. Note: Do not use the Cross-Over cable. The Cross-Over cable is used only to connect the WideTEK A2 scanner and a single computer by network card.
B.3.2 The Main Screen After launching the scan application, the main screen of the integrated user interface will open. Picture 23: User interface main window The main window is structured into three sections. The section on the right (#1 in the picture above) shows a menu bar with four menu items: Options Paper Camera...
B.3.3 Help Function Click here to activate the help function. Picture 24: Question marks start help function Clicking the question mark symbols opens a window with information concerning the elements of the user interface. On extensive information texts a scroll bar on the right side of the window allows to move the text upwards or downwards.
Functions in the User Interface B.4.1 Options Picture 26: Select options Picture 26 shows all selectable options. Some options, e.g. Book fold Correction, are only available if a specific key is installed Page 32 Operation Manual...
B.4.1.1 Color mode Picture 27: Available color modes The WideTEK A2 scanner offers five color modes. The available modes are: True Color: True Color mode with 24 bit color depth. Indexed Colors: Reduces the number of colors in the image to 256 colors. In this color mode the selectable file formats are reduced to TIFF and PDF.
B.4.1.1.1 Special feature for “Line Art” and “Photo” Mode Picture 28: Parameters for Line Art mode In Line Art and Photo mode two additional settings can be selected: 1. The Invert function is available. Click on the radio button to switch Invert on (Yes) or to switch Invert off (No).
B.4.1.2 File Format This setting defines the file format in which the scanned images are stored. Available formats are: JPEG TIFF Picture 29: Selectable file formats Depending on the selected file format, the menu item title right beside changes. Also the content of this menu item can change.
JPEG Picture 30: JPEG quality in percent Quality: Defines the quality of the image in percent. TIFF Picture 31: Selection of TIFF compression Compression: Defines the compression method used for the TIFF images. Page 36 Operation Manual...
Picture 32: Data format PNM Select PNM to store raw data of the scanned image. No options are available for this data format. Picture 33: Data format PDF When PDF file format is active, two PDF standards can be selected. Below the title PDF Compression clicking on Options opens another window.
B.4.1.3 Document Mode Flat Mode: This is the standard scan mode. The focusing for the entire scan area is set in one level. Book Fold Correction: This scan mode is only available with the Book Fold Correction option installed. Following the link (Options) opens a window to set the parameters for the book fold correction.
B.4.1.5 Image Rotation Picture 35: Image Rotation Rotates the image clockwise. Available are rotation angles of 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees. Please note that all changes are immediately valid. That is, new settings and new values are immediately transferred to the scanner. Operation Manual Page 39...
Scales the size of the preview image. B.4.1.7 Embedded ICC Profiles Select Yes to embed a predefined ICC profile to each scanned image. The ICC profile can be created e.g. via the Image Access Customer Service Portal in the internet. Visit the Customer Service Portal http://service.imageaccess.de for more information.
B.4.1.8 Embedded Meta Data Picture 37: Embedded Meta Data screen The user can add additional information to each image by using the screen shown above. Please note that all changes are immediately valid. That is, new settings and new values are immediately transferred to the scanner. Operation Manual Page 41...
B.4.2 Paper, Predefined formats Picture 38: Predefined Formats B.4.2.1 Format The size of the document to be scanned is recognized automatically. The Auto document has to be placed in the middle of the glass plate. Maximum Scans the complete size of the scan area. Scan area size: 310 x 450 mm User Switches to User defined Formats.
B.4.2.2 Orientation Portrait / Landscape: Select between portrait and landscape format. Some formats are marked for easy orientation on the bottom side and on the left side of the glass plate. The portrait format is not always available. This depends on the selected size of the scan area.
B.4.2.5 Splitting Image Picture 39: Available items for “Splitting Image” The output of the scanned area can be split. Selectable are: Function Output Splitting inactive. Auto Divides the scanned image into two halves and sends at first the left half. The second half will be sent after clicking the button Preview or Scan Now again.
B.4.2.6 Maximum Deskew [Angle] This function is used to modify (deskew) the position of the image of the scanned document. Select Use Deskew Yes to activate this function. If the angle is set to 0 (zero) the slider is replaced by the two radio buttons.
B.4.3 Paper, User defined formats The size of the user defined formats (UDF) can be specified in two ways. 1. If no JAVA Plug-In is installed or if the JAVA Plug-In is not activated, the size and the position of the scan area can be defined via numerical values. 2.
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Select at first the unit of measurement (Unit) in which the values shall be displayed. Valid choices are: mil (1/1000 inch) — inch — — — pixel — Pressing the Preview button will replace the template. dashed rectangle visualizes selected scan area.
The size of the user defined format can be defined in two ways: 1. Click onto the + button to increment the shown value at 1 or click the – button to decrement the shown value at 1. 2. Enter the desired value into the field between the + button and the – button. To transfer the entered value press the TAB button on your PC keyboard or click with the mouse into any other field.
B.4.3.2 User defined format, JAVA activated The Java UDF allows to select the scan area from a preview with a mouse. For using the Java UDF an installation of the Java run time environment (JRE) is required. The Internet Explorer and most common third party internet browsers usually offer a preinstalled JRE. In the browser the execution of Java programs must be allowed.
Select the scan area by clicking into the preview scan with the mouse. Hold the left mouse button pressed and draw a frame with the desired size. The frame will have a white outline. Picture 46: Frame of the user defined format After defining the scan area click the Preview button or the Scan Now button to start the scan sequence.
B.4.4 Camera Picture 48: Select camera settings In this menu item the parameters for camera control are available. Depending on the selected mode, the parameters which can be modified will vary. If a parameter can not be modified, the sliders or buttons which belong to this parameter will not be displayed or will be displayed in light gray.
B.4.4.1 Resolution The WideTEK A2 offers two ways to set the desired resolution. B.4.4.1.1 DPI Mode Fixed Click the arrow button beside the field Resolution and select the resolution from the list. Picture 49: DPI Mode Fixed B.4.4.1.2 DPI Mode Flexible This mode offers two ways to set the resolution.
B.4.4.2 Brightness Value range from 0 (zero) to 255. The brightness function sets the brightness level of the scanned image. Click on the slider bar to change the brightness setting or enter a numeric value into the field beside the slider. B.4.4.3 Contrast Value range from 0 (zero) to 255.
B.4.4.5 Image Sharpness Value range from –7 to +7. Values in the positive range from 0 (zero) to +7 will improve the acuteness of details in the image. Values in the negative range from 0 (zero) to –7 will smooth the details in the image. B.4.4.6 Eliminate Moiré...
B.4.5 Settings Picture 54: Settings Picture 54 shows some parameters, e.g. Use IES, which are available as an option. Prior to the use of this option they must be installed. The use and the settings of these options are described in a separate manual. B.4.5.1 Language Selector Selects the language of the user...
B.4.5.2 Skin Selector Use this setting to choose between different surfaces (skins) for the user interface. Currently available surfaces are application, classic and classic- green, classic-light and metal. Other skins can be designed and integrated by the user. Picture 56: Skin selector B.4.5.3 Tool Tips Tool tips appear automatically if...
B.4.5.4 Show Status Window This setting turns on and off the display of a scanner status window. Click the Yes button to activate this window. Examples: Picture 58: Status windows B.4.5.5 Use Java UDF Picture 59: Use Java UDF UDF = User Defined Formats Click the Yes button to activate the JAVA Plug-In for setting the UDF of the scan area.
B.4.6 Control Buttons for Output Mode Picture 60: Control buttons for output mode B.4.6.1 Save Use this function to save the scanned image. A file name is provided that contains the date and time as well as an increasing number. The location and file name can be changed before saving.
B.4.6.2 Show Opens a new browser window and shows the scanned image. Picture 62: Scanned image with function field bar Below the image a function field bar is displayed. Use these function fields to save the image (refer to chapter B.4.6.1), copy the image (refer to chapter B.4.6.4), upload the image via FTP (refer to chapter B.4.6.5), mail the image as e-mail attachment (refer to chapter B.4.6.6),...
B.4.6.3 Print Use this function to print the scanned image on the system printer. After the scan sequence is finished a preview window opens as well as a second window to select the desired printer. All printers installed on the system can be found in this selection window. After clicking the OK button the print starts.
B.4.6.4.2 Printer Parameters The printer must be identified by its IP address or can be selected from the SMB printer queue (list). Depending on the selected Connection Type the parameters to be set differ. Connection Type IP Networking The address and the port must be set corresponding to the network where the printer is installed.
B.4.6.4.3 Postscript Printer Enter the IP address of the printer. The printer types defined in the field Data Format differs in type and number of adjustable parameters. Click on the selection button in the field Data Format and select Postscript. To change the other parameters, click on selection button...
B.4.6.4.5 HP Designjet Series Enter the IP address of the printer. Click on the selection button in the field Data Format select setting HP Designjet Series. With HP Designjet Series some more Printing Enhancements are available. To change the other parameters, click on the selection button beside each parameter.
B.4.6.5 FTP Upload Transfers a scanned image by using FTP (File Transfer Protocol). The network in which the scanner is integrated must permit the transfer by FTP. To enter the parameters (FTP address, Login name, password etc.) click on Options below the FTP Upload button.
B.4.6.6 Mail Use this function to send a scanned image via e-mail. To send the images two transaction modes are available. B.4.6.6.1 Transaction Mode Interactive Select Transaction Mode Interactive if the addressee of the scanned images changes frequently. Click on Options below the Mail button to enter the transfer parameters.
B.4.7 Turning Off the WideTEK A2 B.4.7.1 Power Off via the Integrated User Interface Click the red STOP control button to switch off the device. A window with a security query opens. Click the Shutdown button. Picture 73: Security query after shutdown command After confirming the query, the camera box moves to the transport position and the WideTEK A3 display shows for a short moment.
Picture 74: Browser message after shutdown B.4.7.2 Switching Off by START Button Press the green Stand-by button to switch off the WideTEK A2. The mirror unit and the illumination unit move to its start position and the display shows Picture 75: Shutdown message During this time all internal processes of the WideTEK A3 are finalized.
Scanning Place the document face down on the scanners glass plate. Some document formats in landscape orientation are marked on the lower edge of the white frame of the glass plate. Document formats in portrait orientation are marked on the left side of the scanners glass plate frame.
Scan2Net Firmware Update Procedure B.6.1 Basic requirements A basic requirement for a successful firmware update is to configure the browser as follows: • Set your browser to direct access to internet or if you are connected via a proxy: • Enter the scanner’s IP address in the exception list.
Browser settings for … B.7.1 … Netscape 6 Please note: Pictures show German version of the browser. Start your browser and select the menu item as displayed in the picture below. The arrow in the screenshots points on the item which has to be selected. Page 70 Operation Manual...
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The marked menu item, shown in the picture above, forces the browser to reload the page content each time when it is selected. Operation Manual Page 71...
B.7.2 … Internet Explorer 6 Please note: Pictures show German version of the browser. Start your browser and select the menu item as displayed in the picture below. The arrow points on the item which has to be selected. The marked menu item, shown in the picture beside, forces the browser to reload the page content each time when it is selected.
Current firmware updates for your scanner are available in the Customer Service Portal of Image Access’ internet page. Execute the following steps to update the scanner firmware. 1. Start your internet browser and enter the Image Access internet page address: http://www.imageaccess.de 2. Follow the link Support, Downloads Customer Service Portal 3.
B.8.2 Install 1. Start the WideTEK A2 scanner. 2. Start your browser. Important: Clean your browser cache before installing the firmware update. Refer to the browsers help for the necessary steps to do. 3. Enter the IP address of the scanner in your browser.
Scan2Net Firmware Setup Procedure After a firmware update, the four menu items described in the following should be performed before starting to scan. The menu items for the setup procedure are accessible in the login level “Poweruser”. B.9.1 How to enter the “Poweruser” level 1.
B.9.2 Doing the Adjustments 1. Find the section “Adjustment & Support”. 2. Press the button “Adjustments”. Picture 77: „Poweruser“ information menu 3. Start in section “Focus & X/Y Adjustments”. Select the buttons from left to right and follow the steps which are displayed. Picture 78: Menu in section „Adjustment &...
B.9.2.1 Auto Focus This function automatically finds the focus point for the highest sharpness and best image quality. 1. Press the "Auto Focus" button. 2. Place the “Line Reference Sheet S2N LRS-200”, which comes with the scanner, or a highly detailed document (small, fine print) on the scanner as shown on the screen. 3.
B.9.2.3 Y-Adjust This function adjusts the vertical start position accordingly to the documents bed edge. 1. Press the "Y-Adjust" button. 2. Remove all documents from the scanner's glass plate. 3. Press the "Next Step" button. 4. After the “Y-Adjust” function is finished the results will be displayed. 5.
B.9.2.5 Leaving the Adjustment Menu Click the S2N Scan2Net logo on top of the screen to return to the “Setup Device” screen (Picture 76). Click the “Scan Application” button to start scanning. Notice: Generally, there is NO reason to open the S2N Scan2Net scanner and work on the hardware.
Tests and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Matrix Fields with light blue background need the power user access level. All other fields are available to all users. Problem Possible cause Action The green START button Connector failure, software Switch power off for at least 10 does not power up the glitch …...
Error Codes The scanner does report error conditions on the built-in display and through the API. Some errors are only sent to the API. A green problem description signals that operation of the scanner is still possible although the error will have an influence on the behavior or quality of the scanner.
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Error # Error message shown in Error message sent to Problem description the display application E22 MOTOR 2 (O) Motor 2 (Lens): End switch The home position switch is LENS permanently open. permanently open. The mechanics of the corresponding motor could be blocked or the switch/cable is defective.
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Error # Error message shown in Error message sent to Problem description the display application E61 CAM N.LOADED Load camera 1 failed. Initializing of camera 1 failed. Check CAMERA 1 power, cables and S2N-PCI board. E62 CAM N.LOADED Load camera 2 failed. Initializing of camera 2 failed.
D Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications This device is Energy Star compliant. Voltage range: 100–240 V AC Amperes: 1,7–0,71 A Frequency: 47–63 Hz Power consumption: 6 W (stand-by off) 120 W (stand-by operational) 150 W (operating) Dimensions and Weight Dimensions: 200 x 825 x 550 mm (H x W x D) Weight: 30 kg Weight ready for shipping,...
EC Declaration Of Conformity The undersigned, representing the manufacturer Image Access Computer GmbH Hatzfelder Strasse 161 – 163 42281 Wuppertal, Germany herewith declares that the Product: Digital Flatbed Scanner Model designation: FBA2-xxx with x = 000…999 Serial number: is in conformity with the following European standards and IEC directives:...
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