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  • Page 1 User's Guide Imacon Flextight 343...
  • Page 2 Imacon A/S assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Imacon A/S assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a result of using Imacon software or products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Warnings and Restrictions System Requirements Front Panel Back Panel & Connectors Cut-Away View Setting up the Scanner Environmental Requirements Electrical Requirements Installation Procedure, FireWire Interface Operating the Scanner Resolutions...
  • Page 4 User's Guide - Flextight 343...

  • Page 5: Hardware Reference - Flextight 343

    Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Hardware Reference - Flextight This manual provides important information about using your Flextight 343 scanner. Topics include: • Important warnings and restrictions • System requirements • Diagrams of the front panel, rear panel, and internal structure of the Flextight 343 scanner •...

  • Page 6: Warnings And Restrictions

    Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Warnings and Restrictions Warnings and Restrictions • Read all of the included documentation before attempting to install and use the scanner. • Do not touch the originals and/or the original holder while scanning. • Do not start scanning or previewing until an original holder with an original has been mounted.

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Front Panel Front Panel Figure 1: Front panel features of Flextight 343 Feed Table: place original holders here for scanning. The table can be folded up to keep dust from entering the scanner and to keep it out of the way.

  • Page 8: Back Panel & Connectors

    Back Panel & Connectors Back Panel & Connectors FireWire Figure 2: Back panel features of Flextight 343 Power Cable Socket: plug the power cable into this socket. FireWire Interface Sockets: plug a FireWire cable (max. 6 m) here and connect it to your computer. You can use the second plug to connect another device (hard disk, printer etc.) to the FireWire chain.

  • Page 9: Cut-Away View

    Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Cut-Away View Cut-Away View Figure 3: Cut-away view of Flextight 343 CCD Plate: this platform contains the light sensor. Optics: focuses the image of the original on the CCD. Drum: rotates the original into the scanner and steps it past the CCD line of focus.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Scanner

    Electrical Requirements The Flextight 343 power supply requires a mains voltage of between 100 and 240 V AC at a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. This is within the normal wall-socket power standards of most countries. Do not attempt to use Flextight 343 with any power source outside the specified range.

  • Page 11: Installation Procedure, Firewire Interface

    IMPORTANT: Make sure that the wall socket you are planning to use meets the electrical requirements outlined earlier. Plug the Flextight 343 power supply into a wall socket. Note that the power supply may emit a low buzzing sound when plugged in. This is normal and will not damage the power supply or scanner.
  • Page 12 Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Operating the Scanner Figure 4: Operating the Flextight 343 scanner User's Guide - Flextight 343...

  • Page 13: Operating The Scanner

    Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Operating the Scanner Operating the Scanner (See Figure 4 opposite). It is assumed that the scanner and FlexColor software have been properly installed. Pull the feed table (B) down to scan position. Press the power button (G) on the front of the scanner to switch it on.

  • Page 14: Resolutions

    Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Resolutions Resolutions True Optical Resolutions The table below shows the true optical resolutions (in ppi) available with each of the original holders. When scanning at one of the resolution settings listed, one pixel in the scanner’s image sensor corresponds exactly to one pixel in the final image.
  • Page 15 Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Resolutions Example: For an output resolution of 300 ppi, take the true resolution shown in Table 1, divide by 300 and multiply by 100%. Enter the result in the Zoom field in the main FlexColor window.

  • Page 16: The Light Tube

    The Light Tube Orientation of the Light Tube Flextight 343 contains a light tube that illuminates your originals while scanning. The light tube is fitted with a reflective sleeve, which must be aligned correctly inside the scanner. The sleeve helps direct the light to achieve maximum illumination of the original.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Light Tube

    Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 The Light Tube Replacing the Light Tube If your scans are suddenly coming out black (or all white if you are scanning negatives), then the light tube may be defective or misaligned. Follow procedure below to replace a tube: Get the appropriate replacement light tube (ask your Flextight dealer or see specification in “Technical Specifications”...
  • Page 18 Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 The Light Tube The light tube is clearly visible, as shown in Figure 7. Hold each end of the light tube between your thumb and index finger. Rotate the light tube until it comes free and pull it away from the scanner. Note that the light tube sockets allow the tube to be rotated all the way around, but they click into position at each quarter turn.

  • Page 19: Cleaning The External Surface Of The Scanner

    Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner If the external surface of the scanner becomes dirty, then clean it with a damp cloth. Be careful not to get any moisture inside the scanner or on any of the connectors.

  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Power Connector: 24 VDC Power Consumption Max. 60 W during operation Power Requirements 100-240V AC, 1.3A, 50-60Hz Interface to Computer FireWire (IEEE 1394) Front Panel One multifunction switch (on/off switch) and status light Drum Force 1kg (2.2lbs)

  • Page 21: Fcc Notice

    Hardware Reference - Flextight 343 FCC Notice FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 22: Ce - Declaration Of Conformity

    August 25 , 2003 Full name ..............Christian Poulsen Position ..............Managing Director Signature Imacon Hejrevej 30 DK-2400 Copenhagen NV Tel: +45 70 26 08 00 Fax: +45 70 26 09 00 www.imacon.dk • • • • User's Guide - Flextight 343...

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