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About this manual This manual is divided into chapters and appendices. The chapters give instructions on all aspects of installation, troubleshooting, and basic scanner maintenance. The appendices contain relevant technical information for your reference. Chapter 1 Gives instructions on scanner prep...

Chapter 1: Getting Started Your PowerLook 2100XL scanner is extremely user-friendly. Hardware and software installation can be completed in a few steps. In minutes you can start operating your scanner to see for yourself the kind of quality scanned images it can produce. This chapter tells you how t...

25/50-Pin SCSI Connector – Where you plug in the 25/50-Pin SCSI cable. UTA Connector – A connector used to connect the optional UMAX Transparency Adapter. Power Cord Connector – Where you plug in the scanner power cord. Front View Rear View 7

Prepare the Scanner Prepare your scanner for installation through the following simple steps: Check and reset (if necessary) the scanner’s SCSI ID Run the automatic scanner self-test Test the Scanner The scanner automatically performs a simple self-test each time it is turned on. This self-test chec...

To reset the SCSI ID, do the following: 1. Make sure the scanner power is off. 2. Use a screwdriver to rotate the SCSI ID switch on the SCSI ID switch until an unused number appears in the switch’s notch. Note: Do not use SCSI ID setting from 7 through 9 on your scanner. They are for factory use onl...

Chapter 2: Macintosh Installation This chapter describes how you can use your scanner with your Macintosh computer. Interface Card Installation (For Mac with built in SCSI port users, please skip to next section) Before you can use your scanner with your computer, you need to install the interface c...

3. Connect the power cord to the scanner. And connect the other end of the power cord to a grounded power socket. 4. Turn on the scanner power. 5. Turn on the computer power. Installing the Software Install the software in the following order: 1. Image Application Software, e.g. Adobe Photoshop. 2. ...

How to Scan with Scan Frames Scan Frames are for use with transparencies and negatives. Scan Frames are thin, hinged rectangular-shaped plastic frames (see following diagrams) which can hold a source document of a slightly smaller size. The Scan Frames come in a number of sizes. Orientation holes ar...

Multiple Scanning Using the A3/ 35mm Slide Tray 1. Place the transparencies into the slide holders on the slide tray. 2. Lift up the A3 Scanner’s transparency adapter and place the Slide Tray on the scanner’s object glass. 3. Line the orientation holes up in such a way that the entire tray fits on t...

Chapter 3: PC Installation This chapter describes how you can connect and use the PowerLook 2100XL scanner with your IBM PC or compatible computer. Interface Card Installation Before you can use your scanner with your computer, you need to install the interface card into your PC. To install the card...

Multiple Scanning Using the A3/ 35mm Slide Tray 1. Place the transparencies into the slide holders on the slide tray. 2. Lift up the A3 Scanner’s transparency adapter and place the Slide Tray on the scanner’s object glass. 3. Line the orientation holes up in such a way that the entire tray its on to...

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Tips The PowerLook 2100XL scanner was designed to provide a hassle-free installation and operation. However, should you encounter problems with your scanner, correct them by way of the troubleshooting tips given in this chapter. For persistent problems with your computer, ...

• Description of what you were doing at the time the malfunction or failure occurred. • Description of what you did to attempt to solve the problem. • Other observations that may aid the technician in identifying the problem and the solution. LED Indicators Listed below are some of the more common s...

Appendix A: Installing A SCSI Card If you are using a SCSI interface card with your computer and scanner, refer to the installation instructions provided with the interface card. After installing the card, do the following steps before connecting your scanner to your computer: • Confirm or reset the...

Checking the Terminators There should be two terminators in a SCSI chain: it is best to place the terminators at each end of the SCSI chain. PowerLook 2100XL has a built-in active terminator switch for you to turn on and off (see the illustration). Number 1 represents “active terminator” and number ...

Case 2: Connect the scanner to a SCSI card that has another SCSI device attached to it. Case 3: Scanner is the last SCSI device in the SCSI Chain. The setting of active terminator is the same with Case 1. Simply turning on the active terminator of your scanner. Installing the software and SCSI card ...

Connect the Computer and Scanner Now that the interface card has been installed and all of the settings on the scanner and card are properly set, you can connect the computer and the scanner. Once this has been done, the hardware installation will be complete. To connect the scanner and computer, do...

Appendix B: Scanner Specifications Scanner Type Flatbed Interface Built-in SCSI II, one 25-pin connector and one 50-pin connector Scan Speed 10.8 ms/line (color mode) Maximum Scanning Area 304.8 x 431.8mm (12” x 17”) for flatbed 304.8 x 431.8mm (12” x 17”) for UTA Optical Resolution 800 dpi (H) x 16...

Glossary Apple Compatible Driver An interface software module for applications other than Photoshop that support Apple scanners. Application Software Software that is used to perform a specific function, e.g., image processing, OCR (Optical Character Recognition), or DTP (Desktop Publishing). Black ...

26 SCSI ID A unique number between 0 and 7 that identifies each device in a SCSI chain. The SCSI ID is set using a SCSI ID which found on most external SCSI devices. SCSI ID Switch The switch on most external SCSI devices which is used to set the SCSI ID. Terminator An electronic component that abso...