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Nisca NS-P1S User Manual

High-speed photo print scanner
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High-speed Photo Print Scanner
NS-P1S/SU
User's Guide Version 2.20
Driver Software Version 2.2x
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P1SeManu220-Eng

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  • Page 1 High-speed Photo Print Scanner NS-P1S/SU User’s Guide Version 2.20 Driver Software Version 2.2x P1SeManu220-Eng...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the SCSI Interface..................... 15 Using the USB Interface...................... 18 Settings the Fixed Lever for Shipping to the Release Position..........18 Switching on the Photo-Scanner (NS-P1S/SU) and PC ............18 Using the Scanner ........................ 19 Operation Overview......................19 Scanning Procedure......................20 Loading Photos ........................
  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this High-speed Photo Print Scanner NS-P1S/SU (referred to hereafter simply as “the scanner”). This User’s Guide describes how to use the scanner and the Driver Software Version 2.2x (referred to hereafter as “the driver software”) bundled with the scanner. Be sure the read this User’s Guide when using the scanner and driver software.
  • Page 4 Continued use of the product could cause an electric shock or fire. Immediately turn the product off, unplug it from the power socket and consult your NISCA dealer. Never attempt to repair the product yourself as this is very dangerous.
  • Page 5 Safety Precautions (continued) Cautions Do not continue to use this product when foreign objects, water or other fluids have fallen into it. Also, do not place containers of water, etc. on top of this product. This could cause a fault, electric shock or fire. Ensure that this product is installed and stored out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 6 Notes on Installation Caution Install this product in the following types of location: • On a level, stable surface • In a well-ventilated location • Temperature: 15°C to 30°C; Humidity: 15% to 80% with no condensation Never install this product in the following types of location as this could cause malfunctions or faults: •...

  • Page 7: Installing The Driver Software

    Installing the Driver Software Use the procedure given here to install the TWAIN-compatible driver software for the scanner. • Be sure to use the procedure given here to install the driver software. • If you are installing the driver software on Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must log in as a user with administrator privileges (Administrator).
  • Page 8 Load the “NS-P1S/SU TWAIN” CD-ROM bundled with the scanner into the CD-ROM drive. • Exit any active applications beforehand. When the “Setup” window appears, click [Next]. If the set-up screen is not displayed • Click “Start” in the bottom-left corner of the screen and click “Run...”.
  • Page 9 When the “Welcome to Photo Scanner NS-P1S/SU” window appears, click [Next]. • File copying begins. When installation ends, the dialog box shown below appears. Click [Finish]. Remove the CD-ROM and exit Windows. P1SeManu220-Eng...

  • Page 10: Overview Of The Photo Scanner (Ns-P1S/Su)

    Overview of the Photo Scanner (NS-P1S/SU) This section describes the features of the scanner and lists the types of photo that can be scanned. Features and Specifications • Automatic separator-feeder for fast and accurate handling of large numbers of photos The scanner’s automatic separator-feeder is capable of separating and feeding up to 80...

  • Page 11: Photos To Be Scanned

    Photos to be Scanned • Restrictions apply to the types of photographs can be scanned by the NS-P1S/SU. Do not attempt to scan photographs other than those listed below in accordance with their respective scanning conditions as this could damage the scanner or the photographs themselves.

  • Page 12: Scsi/Usb Cable

    Photos that cannot be scanned. Never feed the following types of photo into the scanner as this could result in damage to the scanner or to the photos themselves. • Torn photos • Folded or creased photos • Wet (moist) photos •...

  • Page 13: Recommended Pc Hardware And Software

    Use a USB 2.0 authorized USB cable. Series A Connector Series B Connector on the PC Side on the Scanner Side Recommended PC Hardware and Software To run the Photo Scanner (NS-P1S/SU), the following system hardware and software is recommended: NOTE SCSI Windows 98/98SE/Me/ Windows 98SE/Me/ NT4.0/2000/XP...

  • Page 14: Component Names And Functions

    Releasing the latch and pulling this cover outwards allows you to clean the scanning window and Scan Button remove the photo if the scanner stops for any reason. Pressing this button when the Nisca TWAIN dialog box is displayed starts continuous scanning (single-print scanning Panorama scans).

  • Page 15: Connecting The Photo Scanner (Ns-P1S/Su)

    Connecting the Photo Scanner (NS-P1S/SU) Using the SCSI Interface Connect your PC or other devices to the scanner via the SCSI interface. • Connect the scanner to your PC or to another SCSI device. • Before connecting the scanner, ensure that the scanner, PC and any peripherals or other SCSI devices are all switched off.
  • Page 16 Mount the enclosed ferrite core on the SCSI cable used. • To use this scanner, mount the ferrite core bundled with the scanner immediately behind the connector on the scanner end of the SCSI interface cable, as shown in the figure below. •...
  • Page 17 Connect the scanner to your PC. • Always switch all the equipment off before connecting the SCSI cable. • Use a SCSI cable to connect the scanner to your PC or to another peripheral device. • Connect the power cord to the scanner and then plug the cord into an AC power supply.

  • Page 18: Using The Usb Interface

    Unlocked Locked Switching on the Photo-Scanner (NS-P1S/SU) and PC Switch on the Photo Scanner (NS-P1S/SU) and PC. • When switching on peripheral devices that include this scanner, always switch on the peripherals on before you switch on the PC. Conversely, when switching off, switch the PC off first and then switch off the peripheral devices.

  • Page 19: Using The Scanner

    Using the Scanner Operation Overview The flowchart below provides a simple overview of the image scanning procedure. Launch the TWAIN-compatible application Select the TWAIN data source (Select the “Photo Scanner (NS-P1S/SU)”) Start up TWAIN Load the photos Continuous scanning Panorama photo scanning...

  • Page 20: Scanning Procedure

    Scanning Procedure This driver software is launched from a TWAIN-compatible application running on Windows. Launch the driver software. • The launching method varies depending on the TWAIN application you are using. Refer to the user manual supplied with your TWAIN application. •...
  • Page 21 TWAIN driver functions Output device settings • In version 2.2x, AGFA D-LAB, CP8000D*, Lab-Std correct monitor settings listed beforehand. The optimum resolution and color correction settings are also set automatically. AGFA D-LAB: For D-LAB manufactured by the Agfa-Gevaert Group Japan. CP8000D : For the dye sublimation printer manufactured...
  • Page 22 Photo size • Photo Size Specifies the size of the photo to be scanned. The specified photo size is displayed as the Input Size. The registered photo sizes are listed in “Photos that can be scanned” in section 2.2. Unit, Zoom •...
  • Page 23 Scan, Cont. Scan • Scan Feeds through and scans 1 photo. • Cont. Scan Continuously scans all the photos currently loaded in the auto-feed hopper using the current settings. Setting • The “Setting” pull-down menu allows you to select the “Position...”, “Gamma...”, “Color...”, “Unsharp Mask...”...
  • Page 24 “Gamma” • The output gamma curve can be set manually. • Each color channel can be set individually, or the same value can be set for all the RGB channels by selecting “RGB”. • When you click on the line, a point appears, and you can modify the curve by dragging that point around.
  • Page 25 1. From the output device to be calibrated, output three sheets in total: gray chart (Gchart.bmp), color chart 1 (Cchart1.bmp) and color chart 2 (Cchart2.bmp) stored in chart folder (D: ¥chart¥)*1 within “NS-P1S/SU TWAIN” CD-ROM attached with this device. Output size can be any of E., L, DSC, HV, KG/4R or Panorama among “Photographs which can be scanned”...
  • Page 26 2. Selecting “Calibration” on “Setting” pulldown menu displays “Set gray chart”. 1. Set the gray chart output generated under item 2 to the hopper in the direction as shown in the right figure. Clicking “OK” after setting starts scanning. 3. Scanning result-checking screen will be displayed. While pressing the left mouse button in position 1 on gray chart, move the cursor to position 2.
  • Page 27 4. When “Set color chart 1” is displayed, set color chart 1 in the direction as shown in the right figure. Clicking “OK” starts scanning. 5. While pressing the left mouse button in position 1 as shown in the left figure below on the checking screen, move the cursor to position 2 to release the button.
  • Page 28 7. Like color chart 1, adjusting the frames so that they are placed within the respective color boxes as shown in the right figure below, click “OK”. 8. Perform saturation setting. Changing saturation makes colors vary. Increasing the area of lighter part lightens colors focusing on darker ones.
  • Page 29 10. Finally, enter the device name into the dialog box as shown in the right figure to terminate calibration. Color correction setting will be added to the output device list under this name. In this example, it is named “Printer”. Deletion of output device •...
  • Page 30 Info • “Info” allows you to check the driver software version and the scanner information. • Version Info Shows the driver software version. • Scanner Info Shows the information stored in the scanner’s internal memory. • Scanner firmware version Shows the firmware version used in your scanner.

  • Page 31: Loading Photos

    Loading Photos There are 2 photo scanning procedures according to the type of photo. Scanning photos from the auto-feed hopper. Picture side Loading direction PC display • When you raise the photo loader cover open it, the photo tray drops down. •...
  • Page 32 • Insert the panorama photo into the photo supply slot with the picture side of the photo facing the back of the Photo Scanner (NS-P1S/SU). • Insert the panorama photo firmly all the way into the supply slot. Take care not to insert the photo only partway or push the photo too far into the interior of the scanner as this will prevent successful scanning.

  • Page 33: Ordinary Maintenance

    The glass cleaning sheet can be used repeatedly. When storing the sheet, remove any dust or soiling and keep it in its plastic packaging. • If the glass cleaning sheet is very heavily soiled, purchase a new sheet. Contact your NISCA dealer for details. P1SeManu220-Eng...
  • Page 34 The roller cleaning sheet can be used repeatedly. When storing the sheet, reapply the protective layer in its original position and keep the cleaning sheet in its plastic packaging. • If the roller cleaning sheet is very heavily soiled, purchase a new sheet. Contact your NISCA dealer for details. P1SeManu220-Eng...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have a problem with the scanner, refer to the chart before contacting your place of purchase. Problem Causes to Check Remedy The installer program doesn’t There is not enough memory to Close all programs that are run the installer program running and try again The scanner makes a strange Is the Fixed Lever for Shipping...

  • Page 36: Scanned Photo Jammed In The Scanner

    Scanned Photo Jammed in the Scanner Use one of the procedures described below to remove the jammed photo according to the location of the jam. • Take particular care not to use excessive force to remove a jammed photo as this could damage the photo.
  • Page 37 If the photo can be seen when the front cover is opened. Handle • Turn the handle to slowly eject the photo downwords as shown in the figure below. If the photo has stopped on the scanning window. • Pull the photo away from the window as shown in the figure at right.

  • Page 38: Moire (Net-Like Shading) On The Image

    Moire (Net-like Shading) on the Image If moire patterns appear on the scanned image, check the items listed below. Has the print processing left a mesh of fine dots on the scanned photo? Photos produced using screen printing, such as images printed in documents, are more susceptible to moire patterns.

  • Page 39: Error Messages

    When an error occurs, an error message appears on the monitor or the status lamp on the Photo Scanner (NS-P1S/SU) flashes in accordance with the error status. • If the same error occurs repeatedly, take a note of the error status and contact your NISCA dealer. Error messages on the monitor and their responses...
  • Page 40 If this does not clear the error, contact your NISCA dealer. 6) 3 flashes followed by 2 flashes Initialization error Contact your NISCA dealer. 7) 3 flashes followed by 3 flashes...

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Check that you have exited all active programs. Click [Settings] > [Control Panel] in the [Start] menu. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. Click “Photo Scanner NS-P1S/SU” in the list of software and then click [Add/Remove...]. When the confirmation message appears, click [OK].
  • Page 42 In general, parts required for the continued functioning of this device will continue to be held in stock for a period of 5 years from the discontinuation of manufacture, and repairs will be possible within this period. Repairs may also be possible when this period has expired. Consult your NISCA dealer for details.

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