Page 2 - Table of contents
i Quick Scanning Guide iii 1 Introduction System requirements 1-3 Technical Support 1-4 Registration card 1-4 Unpacking 1-5 2 Setup and use The scanner and accessories 2-1 Positioning the scanner 2-3 SCSI guidelines 2-3 SCSI ID numbers 2-5 Installing a SCSI adapter in a PC 2-6 Connecting the scanner...
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ii 3 Care and maintenance Maintenance 3-1 Troubleshooting 3-2 Limited One Year Equipment Warranty 3-3 Service 3-3 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 3-4 Radio and television interference 3-6 Appendix A: Specifications A-1 Index I-1 © Copyright 1996 Polaroid CorporationAll rights reserved.
Page 4 - Quick Scanning Guide
Use this guide as a quick reference for scanning. For details,see the pages indicated. See page: 2-6 1 Install a SCSI host adapter card in your computer (PC-compatibles only). 2-5 2 Change the SCSI ID number of the scanner, if necessary. The factory setting is 5. 2-6 3 With all equipment turned off,...
Page 5 - I n t ro d u c t i o n
The Polaroid SprintScan 45 multi-format film scanner allowsyou to capture and convert film images into electronic filesthat you can edit and incorporate into your documents andpresentations. The scanner can be connected to a Macintoshcomputer, or an IBM-compatible computer with a SCSI hostadapter in...
Page 7 - System re q u i re m e n t s
System re q u i re m e n t s Macintosh systems • A Macintosh Quadra or PowerPC computer. • System 7.1 or higher is required; System 7.5 is recommended. • 16MB of RAM is required; 32MB or more of RAM is recom- mended. • An 8-bit (or better) color monitor is required; a 24-bit color monitor is recomme...
Page 8 - Technical Support; Registration card
1-4 Technical Support Hardware support If you need additional help with your Polaroid SprintScan 45 scanner, call us toll-free from within the continental UnitedStates at 1-800-432-5355, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to8 p.m., Eastern Time. We offer a variety of Customer SupportServices; call us for...
Page 9 - U n p a c k i n g
U n p a c k i n g The SprintScan 45 scanner is a precision instrument. Handle itas carefully as you do your hard drive. Save the protective packing materials and carton in case you need to move or shipthe scanner. If you are missing any of the following components, contactyour dealer immediately. a ...
Page 10 - The scanner and accessories; Setup and use
The scanner and accessories a Power/Ready indicator lights b Film carrier slot c Carrier access door 2 Setup and use 2-1
Page 12 - Positioning the scanner; SCSI guidelines
Positioning the scanner Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface, free of vibration.Leave at least 2 inches (50mm) of space around all sides andthe top of the scanner for adequate ventilation, and leaveroom at the back to reach the power switch on the rear panel. Caution: As with any highly sensi...
Page 14 - SCSI ID numbers
Setup and use 2-5 SCSI ID numbers WARNING: TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO YOUR HARDWAREAND SOFTWARE, READ THIS SECTION BEFORE TURNINGON YOUR SYSTEM. Each device on a SCSI chain must have a unique SCSI IDnumber from 0 to 6. The Apple Macintosh always uses SCSIID number 7. The Macintosh internal hard drive usua...
Page 17 - Diagrams of various SCSI configurations
Diagrams of various SCSI configurations The following diagrams illustrate different configurations.Find the appropriate configuration for your hardware, andfollow the connection diagram and instructions. Note: The shorter the SCSI chain, the better it will work. Use SCSI cables that are only as long...
Page 18 - Tu rning on the scanner
Place the scanner at the end of the chain and use the termina-tor provided. Do not add any additional terminators. If oneexternal device has an internal terminator, see the previousexample. Use only approved SCSI cables. Tu rning on the scanner 1 With the scanner off, plug the power cord provided in...
Page 19 - Using the film carr i e r s
Using the film carr i e r s The four-slide 1 With the text facing up and the hinge at the top, open the film carrier carrier flat as shown (picture 5). 2 Place up to four mounted 35mm slides in the spaces provid-ed. Be sure the slide mounts fit properly in the recessed areas.The images should be rig...
Page 23 - I n s e rting the carrier into the scanner; Removing the carr i e r
I n s e rting the carrier into the scanner 1 Open the carrier access door (picture 17). 2 Insert the carrier gently and firmly into the carrier slot asshown, until you feel it stop (picture 18). 3 Close the carrier access door. The scanner will not scan if thedoor is open. Note: Do not open the carr...
Page 24 - M a i n t e n a n c e; C a re and maintenance
M a i n t e n a n c e Keep the carrier access door closed when the scanner is not inuse, to protect it from dust. Cleaning the cabinet Clean with a mild detergent solution. Keep the sponge or cloth barely moist. Do not let moisture inside the scanner. Lamp and fuse The lamp and fuse inside the Sprin...
Page 25 - Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g
Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g When the scanner is powered up, the POWER indicator should come on and the READY indicator should flash. A few seconds later, after the scanner's self-test is completed, the READY indicator should shine steadily. The scanning lamp will comeon and should stay on all the ti...
Page 26 - Limited One Year Equipment Wa rr a n t y; S e rv i c e
Limited One Year Equipment Wa rr a n t y Polaroid Corporation warrants your Sprintscan 45 scannerequipment against defects in manufacture for a period of oneyear from the date of purchase. To verify the warranty period,you should keep the sales slip or other proof of the purchasedate. Should this pr...
Page 27 - P o l a roid Offices and Service Centers
3-4 Massachusetts Polaroid CorporationTel.: Toll free 1-800-432-5355 Australia Polaroid Australia Pty Ltd13–15 Lyonpark RoadPO Box 163North Ryde, NSW 2113Tel.: (02) 950 7000Fax: (02) 887 2209 Belgique/België Polaroid (Belgium) S.A.-N.V.rue Colonel Bourg 111Kolonel Bourgstraat 1111140 Bruxelles-1140 ...
Page 29 - Radio and television interf e re n c e
3-6 Radio and television interf e re n c e FCC Notice (U.S.A.) Note: This equipment (Model: CS-4500) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf...
Page 30 - Appendix A: Specifications
Media capability 35mm to 4x5 in. format, positive and nagative, mounted andunmounted transparencies Maximum scan time 26ms/RGB line Actual resolution Minimum: 72 dpi; Maximum: 2000 x 4000 dpi Density range 0.0 – 3.4 OD Sensor technology Single-pass, RGB CCD Bits per color 12-bit A/D conversion per R...
Page 32 - I n d e x
I-1 E 8-bit gray mode, 1-1 F Fan, 2-2 FCC notice, 3-6 Film carrier slot, 2-1 Film carriers, 1-5, 2-2, for 4x5 film, 1-5, 2-2, 2-10-2-11 four-slide film carrier, 1-5, 2-2, 2-10 Film formats, 1-1 4x5 film, 2-11 4x5 film carrier, see Film carriers Fuse replacement, 3-1, 3-2 H Help, 1-4 Humiditiy, A-2 I...
