AGFA DuoScan f40 - Manual

Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner 5 Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner This chapter assists you in preparing your DuoScan f40 for installation. You will find instructions for: ! Unpacking the Scanner ! Unlocking the Scanner ! Locking the Scanner ! Taking a Closer Look

Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner 6 Unpacking the Scanner 1 Open the packing box and take out all the items carefully. 2 Check each item to make sure that there is no visual defect. If something is missing, contact your dealer or Agfa service representative. 3 Remove the plastic wrapping and the pack...

Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner 7 Locking the Scanner If you need to transport the scanner over long distances, you should first lock your scanner. Thiswill protect the scanner's optical assembly from possible damage. 1 Switch on your scanner. The scanner’s optical assembly moves to its home positi...

Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner 8 Taking a Closer Look You can now take a closer look at the scanner, so that you become familiar with its parts. Thefigure illustrates the locations of the different parts of your DuoScan f40. 1. reflective glass plate 2. adjustable document cover 3. transparency tr...

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner 10 Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your DuoScan f40 with your Apple Macintosh or PC. You willfind information about: ! Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements ! Environmental Requirements ! Precautions ! Cleaning Your Scanne...

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner 11 Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements ! For the Apple Macintosh: Minimum requirements: " A Power PC™ processor. " 32 MB of RAM if virtual memory is switched on, 64 MB RAM if virtual memory is switchedoff. " A 800 x 600 monitor with thousands of c...

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner 12 Environmental Requirements # Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface. # To ensure proper ventilation, allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) free space around eachside of the scanner and a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) at the rear of the scanner. # Make sure t...

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner 13 Cleaning Your Scanner # In order to maintain the quality of your scanned images, regularly clean both glass plates (thereflective glass plate and the universal transparency plate). # Before cleaning, switch off the power to the scanner and unplug the cable. # Use...

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner 14 Installation of the Software Fore more information, refer to the Getting Started manual. Installation for the Apple Macintosh Caution : Before installing the scanner software, you have to install the additional OCR and image editing software. This section shows y...

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner 15 Connecting your scanner using the FireWire cable W hen FireW ire is supported, it means you can connect devices using the FireW ire cable and theFireW ire ports at the rear of your computer or device. FireW ire is hot-plugable: you can connect or disconnect the F...

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner 16 Connecting your scanner using the USB cable USB is hot-plugable: you can connect or disconnect the USB cable at any time (without shuttingdown your computer). 1 Connect one end of your USB cable to the USB port on your scanner. Make sure you connect the correct p...

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner 17 Testing the Scanner and the Connection You are now ready to check if the scanner is operating properly and if the devices are correctlyconnected to your Macintosh. 1 Verify if the USB or FireW ire cable is properly connected to your Macintosh. 2 Switch on your Ma...

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner 18 Installation for the PC This section shows you how to set up your DuoScan f40 with your PC. You can find information onconnecting the scanner to your PC and instructions for testing the scanner and the connection. Caution: Make sure to install the scanner driver ...

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner 19 Connecting the Scanner to Your PC # Using the FireW ire cableW hen your PC is running W indows 98 SE, W indows ME or W indows 2000, and when aFireW ire card (IEEE 1394, OHCI compliant) is installed in your PC, you can use the includedFireW ire cable to connect th...

Chapter 3: Placing Your Originals 21 Chapter 3: Placing Originals This chapter shows you how to scan with your DuoScan f40. ! Placing Reflective Originals ! Placing Transparent Originals ! Using the Universal Transparency Plate ! Using the Single Slide Holders ! Using the Batch Slide Holders

Chapter 3: Placing Your Originals 22 Placing Reflective Originals You can place a reflective original directly on the scanner’s reflective glass plate. The DuoScan f40has an adjustable document cover: when you scan a thick original (like a book or a magazine) onthe reflective glass plate, the docume...

Chapter 3: Placing Your Originals 23 Placing Transparent Originals W hen you scan transparent originals, you use the universal transparency plate or the batch slideholder frame, which you put into the transparency tray of the scanner.

Chapter 3: Placing Your Originals 24 Using the Universal Transparency Plate Caution : W hen you use the universal transparency plate, you always have to attach your transparent originals with the single slide holders or with adhesive tape. Otherwise you might loosethem in the scanner. To scan a tran...

Chapter 3: Placing Your Originals 25 Using the Single Slide Holders You put your originals in a single slide holder to make sure that the original lies flat on the glassplate and to avoid overexposure near the edges. There are three sizes of single slide holders: 35mm, 6 x 6 cm, and 4 x 5 inch. To s...

Chapter 3: Placing Your Originals 26 Using the Batch Slide Holders Batch slide holders are used in order to increase the productivity of the scanner. The concept of thebatch slide holders is developed so that a variety of combinations are possible. The base is the batch slide holder frame in which d...

Chapter 3: Placing Your Originals 27 35 mm framed batch slide holder This holder can hold a maximum of sixteen pre-mounted slides at the time. Once loaded, you putthe holder into the transparency tray. 1 Put your original face down in the 35 mm framed batch slide holder. 2 Put the batch slide holder...

Chapter 3: Placing Your Originals 28 35 mm strip slide holder Two strips of six slides can be mounted into the holder which is then mounted into the transparencytray. 1 Put your strip with originals face down in the 35 mm strip slide holder. 2 Match the fog area (the space between two negatives) wit...

Chapter 3: Placing Your Originals 29 " Note: If your originals are not properly positioned, you can still adjust the strip by slidingthe closed lid in the required direction. 4 Put the batch slide holder into the batch slide holder frame. 5 Put the batch slide holder frame into the transparency ...

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 30 Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix explains some common problems you may come across when starting up or usingyour DuoScan f40. The power indicator fails to light up. # Verify the power connection to the scanner. # Check if the power switch is on. # If you have ...

Appendix B: Technical Information 32 Appendix B: Technical Information This appendix provides some technical information about your DuoScan f40. Technicalspecifications are subject to change without notice. Scanner type: Flatbed legal or A4 size color CCD scanner CCD: 10 000 elements, color type Opt...

Appendix C: DuoScan f40 Regulation Compliance 35 Safety Regulations DuoScan f40 has been designed to comply with: # VDE 0805 # IEC 950, EN 60950 (GS approved) # UL 1950 # CSA c22.2 No. 950-M89 DuoScan f40 also complies with CE regulations and carries the CE mark. UL Safety Statement Instructions for...

Appendix C: DuoScan f40 Regulation Compliance 36 Electromagnetic Compatibility DuoScan f40 is designed to comply with: # Emission: EN55022, Class B # Immunity: IEC 801-2; IEC801-3; IEC 801-4 # 47 CFR, part 15, subpart B, class B Federal Communications Commission Radio FrequencyInterference Statement...