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DuoScan T1200
Owner’s Guide
Preface
This chapter gives you general information about DuoScan T1200.
Chapter 1 — Preparing the Scanner
This chapter shows you how to prepare your DuoScan T1200 for installation.
Chapter 2 — Installing the Scanner
This chapter shows you how to set up your DuoScan T1200 for the Apple
Macintosh and PC.
Chapter 3 — Placing Originals
This chapter shows you how to place your originals in your DuoScan T1200.
Chapter 4 — Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder
This chapter shows you how to install, operate and maintain the optional
Automatic Document Feeder.
Appendix A — Troubleshooting
This appendix can be helpful when you come across problems that you are
unable to solve.
Appendix B — Technical Information
This appendix provides specifications of your DuoScan T1200.
Appendix C — DuoScan T1200 Regulation Compliance
This appendix gives you information on the safety regulations and on
electromagnetic compatibility.

Trademar k s 2
Trademarks
Agfa and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG.
DuoScan T1200, FotoLook and Twinplate are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
Adaptec is a trademark of Adaptec.
Adobe Acrobat and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems,
Incorporated.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation
Power Macintosh and System 8 are trademarks and Apple and Macintosh are
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Incorporated.
Windows, Windows NT and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other products or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks o f
their respective holders.
Copyright © 1999 Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
All rights reserved.
All software and hardware described in this document is subject to change
without notice.

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Contents
Preface.................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1 — Preparing the Scanner ...........................................................................6
Unpacking the Scanner......................................................................................................7
Unlocking the Scanner.......................................................................................................7
Locking the Scanner ..........................................................................................................8
Taking a Closer Look..........................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 — Installing the Scanner.........................................................................11
Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements ........................................................12
Environmental Requirements ........................................................................................13
Precautions.......................................................................................................................13
Cleaning your Scanner....................................................................................................14
Installation of the Software ............................................................................................15
SCSI Devices ....................................................................................................................15
Installation for the Apple Macintosh .............................................................................16
Which SCSI Interface Card......................................................................................16
Choosing a SCSI ID Number................................................................................... 16
Connecting the Scanner.........................................................................................18
Testing the Scanner and the Connection............................................................23
Installation for the PC......................................................................................................24
Which SCSI Interface Card......................................................................................24
Choosing a SCSI ID Number................................................................................... 24
Connecting the Scanner.........................................................................................25
Testing the Scanner and the Connection............................................................34
Chapter 3 — Placing Originals..................................................................................35
Placing Reflective Originals...........................................................................................36
Placing Transparent Originals........................................................................................37
Using the Universal Transparency Plate ..............................................................37
Using the Single Slide Holders..............................................................................38
Using the Optional Batch Slide Holders...............................................................39

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Chapter 4 — Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder ........................40
About your Automatic Document Feeder ....................................................................41
Installing the Automatic Document Feeder.................................................................41
Checkout....................................................................................................................41
Before you Begin .....................................................................................................41
Installation .................................................................................................................41
Operating the Automatic Document Feeder ...............................................................44
Paper Loading...........................................................................................................44
Correcting Paper Jams ............................................................................................46
Maintaining the Automatic Document Feeder.............................................................47
Cleaning and Replacing the Guide Flap ...............................................................47
Roller Cleaning .........................................................................................................47
Appendix A — Troubleshooting.................................................................................48
Appendix B — Technical Information......................................................................50
Appendix C — DuoScan T1200 Regulation Compliance ....................................52
Safety Regulations ..........................................................................................................53
UL Safety Statement................................................................................................53
TÜV: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise......................................................................53
Electromagnetic Compatibility.......................................................................................54
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference
Statement..................................................................................................................54
Canadian department of Communications ........................................................... 54

Pref ac e 5
Preface
DuoScan T1200 can scan reflective and transparent originals, each on an
independent scan bed. The scanner uses the Twinplate™ scanning technology,
allowing you to prepare transparent originals while scanning reflective o rig in als
and vice versa. This means a considerable increase in productivity. Instead of
only switching the light source, the scanner switches mirrors and thereby uses a
different optical path to scan transparent originals. This allows the scanner to
optimize the optical path for both types of originals.
DuoScan T1200's image quality makes it perfectly suitable for pre-press graphical
applications. It is based on flatbed CCD (Charge Coupled Device) scanning
technology. DuoScan T1200 is characterized by a large input size range and a
high scanning speed. Due to its 5,000 CCD pixels, an impressive output size
range can be achieved. This high-precision instrument features except io n al
sharpness and color fidelity.
The universal transparency plate and three single slide holders allow you to scan
transparent originals. An optional batch slide holder frame and a set of four types
of optional batch slide holders are available in order to increase the productivity
of the scanner. To facilitate the scanning of thick originals like magazines and
books, the document cover adjusts automatically to the thickness of the original.
If necessary, you can remove the document cover of the DuoScan T1200
completely by lifting it.
The originals can be of any type. The FotoLook™ scanning software will o p t imize
the scan result. ColorTune™ software ensures that colors are matched
seamlessly throughout the entire prepress and printing process. The bit depths
can be either 3 x 12 bit for color (packed into 3 x 16 bit or truncated to 3 x 8 bit),
12 bit for gray scale originals, or 1 bit for line-art originals. The scanned data are
transferred to the workstation through SCSI-2. The workstation can be either an
Apple™ Macintosh™ or PC™.
The optional Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is a companion sheet feeder for
your DuoScan T1200 that allows automatic scanning of up to 15 sheets. The ADF
is a must for high-volume document processing with your scanner. It increases
operating convenience and efficiency in multi-page scanning and OCR (Op tical
Character Recognition) applications.

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Chapter 1 — Preparing the
Scanner
This chapter assists you in preparing your DuoScan T1200 for installation. You
will f in d in s t ru ct io n s f o r:
Unpacking the Scanner
Unlocking the Scanner
Locking the Scanner
Taking a Closer Look

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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 represen tative.
3. Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials from the scanner.
❖ Note: Save the packing materials to protect the scanner when you have
to move it over long distances.
Unlocking the Scanner
The scanner’s optical carriage contains all optical components and rides back and
forth during the scan. An unlocking screw at the bottom of your DuoScan T1200
holds the carriage in place during shipment. You have to loosen this sc re w
before you can operate the scanner.
1. Pull the scanner carefully over the edge of the table until you can see the
unlocking screw at the bottom of the scanner.
2. Take a coin and turn the screw a quarter counterclockwise.
The screw comes loose: your scanner is unlocked.
3. Move the scanner back on your desktop. Allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches)
around each side of the scanner and a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) at the
rear of the scanner.

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Locking the Scanner
If you need to transport the scanner over long distances, you should first lo ck
your scanner. This will protect the scanner's optical assembly from possible
damage.
1. Switch on your scanner.
The scanner’s optical assembly moves to its home position.
2. When the busy indicators stop blinking, pull the scanner carefully over the
edge of the table until you can see the unlocking screw at the bottom of th e
scanner.
3. Take a coin and turn the screw a quarter clockwise.
The screw is tightened: your scanner is locked.
4. Move the scanner back on your desktop.
5. Switch off your scanner.
Your scanner is now ready for transportation.

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Taking a Closer Look
You can now take a closer look at the scanner, so that you become familiar wit h
its parts. The figure illustrates the locations of the different parts of your
DuoScan T1200.
1. reflective glass plate
2. adjustable document cover
3. transparency tray
4. busy indicator for transparency scanning
5. busy indicator for reflective scanning
6. power indicator (green light)
7. power switch
8. rulers

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The following figure illustrates the location of the different parts at the rear of
your scanner.
1. power input
2. 25-pin connector
3. 50-pin connector
4 . S CS I ID s wit ch
5. ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) connector
1. universal transparency plate
2 . calib ratio n slit

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Chapter 2 — Installing the
Scanner
This chapter shows you how to set up your DuoScan T1200 with your Apple
Macintosh or PC. You will find information about:
Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements
Environmental Requirements
Precautions
Cleaning your Scanner
Installation of the Software
SCSI Devices
Installation for the Apple Macintosh
Which SCSI Interface Card
Choosing a SCSI ID Number
Connecting the Scanner
Testing the Scanner and the Connection
Installation for the PC
Which SCSI Interface Card
Choosing a SCSI ID Number
Connecting the Scanner
Testing the Scanner and the Connection

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Minimum Hardware and Software
Requirements
n For the Apple Macintosh:
o A Power PC™ processor
o 32 MB of RAM
o A 17 inch color monitor (24 bit color display recommended)
o System™ 8 operating system
o a CD-ROM d riv e
o The amount of disk space available on your Macintosh determines the
number and size of the images that you can scan. Make sure that you
have a minimum of 40 MB free storage space on your hard disk. You
need about two times the size of the image to scan, edit and save an
image.
n For the PC:
o A pentium processor or higher.
o A 15 inch color monitor.
o A video card for an accurate display of color images (minimum thousands
of colors).
o 32 MB of RAM (64 MB of RAM is recommended).
o FotoLook™ is compatible with all IBM™ PC’s and compatibles capable of
running Windows 95, Windows 98 or NT 4.0 for Intel platforms.
o An ASPI compatible SCSI card. In general, FotoLook supports all fully
WINASPI compatible cards. Some SCSI cards require a special SCSI
cable (e.g. wide SCSI). Contact your supplier for the proper cable.
v Note: Please read the installation and set-up guidelines in the
documentation that is supplied together with your SCSI interface card. In
case of problems, refer to: Appendix A, ‘Troubleshooting’.
o A C D-RO M d riv e .
o The amount of disk space available on your PC determines the number
and size of the images you can scan. Make sure you have enough free
storage space on your hard disk. You need about two times the size of
the image to scan, edit and save an image. You need a minimum of 30 MB
free hard disk space.

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Environmental Requirements
n Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface.
n To ensure proper ventilation, allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) free sp ace
around each side of the scanner and a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) at the
rear of the scanner.
n Make sure that no vibrations or shocks occur.
n Make sure that the area is free of excessive dust.
n Avoid any contact with water.
n The scanner is designed to operate optimally when the environmental
temperature is between 10°C and 40°C. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight
and heating devices.
n The scanner is designed to operate optimally when the environmental
humidity is between 10% and 85%. Avoid environments where humidity
fluctuations might occur.
n Check whether the voltage of the power supply corresponds to the voltage
of your scanner. If not, contact your dealer or Agfa service representative.
Precautions
For your own safety and that of your equipment, respect conscientiously the
Environmental Requirements and always take the following precautions:
Caution: For the reason of safety, besides the personal maintenance mentioned
in this owner's guide, do not try to remove any mechanical parts or any electronic
devices. If your scanner needs service, our dealer and service offices are
available to help you.
n Handle your DuoScan T1200 with care: its glass plates are fragile. There is
no warranty on breaking the glass plates and your dealer is not liable for the
consequential damages.
n Check frequently whether there is no overheating of the power plug and
whether the power plug is pushed all the way into the socket.
n Switch off the machine at the end of your working day or during power
f ail u re .
n Disconnect the power plug when you want to clean the reflective glass plate
and when the scanner needs service.
n Do not open the scanner housing as it contains high-voltage areas and
sensitive components. Any curative maintenance should be carried out by
your dealer or Agfa service representative.

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n Do not leave originals on the reflective glass plate or on the universal
transparency plate for excessive periods of time. The warmth of the scanner
may cause them to deteriorate.
n Make sure to attach transparent originals on the universal transparency plate
with the single slide holders or with adhesive tape. Otherwise you might
loose them in the scanner.
n To avoid crashes, never use extension cables for SCSI cables.
n For safety reasons, never use extension cables for power cables.
Cleaning your Scanner
n In order to maintain the quality of your scanned images, regularly clean both
glass plates (the reflective glass plate and the universal transparency plate).
n Before cleaning, switch off the power to the scanner and unplug the cable.
n Use a damp cloth and a mild detergent or alcohol to clean the surface of th e
glass plate.
n When you use sprays directly onto the glass plate, avoid the seams around
the glass, as this may cause the liquid to penetrate and contaminate the
mirrors and lenses inside the scanner. Do not use detergent on the plast ic
parts of your scanner.
n Especially the cleaning of the calibration slits in the holders is important.
Keep this area dust- and dirt-free.

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Installation of the Software
Please refer to the Getting Started manual.
SCSI Devices
DuoScan T1200 is a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) device. It
communicates with your computer by using the SCSI-2 standard. The SCSI
communication standard allows you to have several peripheral devices connected
to your computer.
Before connecting the SCSI devices you should always make sure that your
computer and all SCSI devices are switched off. If either the computer or any of
the devices remains on, you could damage the computer or the device.
A unique SCSI ID number is assigned to each device in the SCSI chain enabling
your computer to identify the device it wants to communicate with and the priority
of each device.
Caution: If two SCSI devices have the same ID number, your system will not work
properly and you may damage your SCSI devices.
To avoid crashes, never use extension cables for SCSI cables.

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Installation for the Apple Macintosh
This section shows you how to set up your DuoScan T1200 with your Macintosh
computer. You must first choose and set a SCSI ID number, then connect the
scanner to your Macintosh, and finally test the scanner and the connection.
Which SCSI Interface Card
Choosing a SCSI ID Number
Connecting the Scanner
Testing the Scanner and the Connection
Which SCSI Interface Card
DuoScan T1200 requires a SCSI interface card to work with your Macintosh. If
your Macintosh does not have such a card or built-in interface, contact yo u r
dealer.
Adaptec products are recommended to use together with your DuoScan T1200.
v Note: If you use an external SCSI-card, consult the documentation supplied
with your interface card. This will tell you how to install the card.
Choosing a SCSI ID Number
Before you connect your DuoScan T1200 to your Macintosh, you have to find out
which SCSI ID numbers are already assigned and which numbers are free. To do
this, you can use the utility ‘SCSI ID Checker’. You can find this utility in the Agfa
FotoLook folder after you have installed the software.
1. Double-click the SCSI ID Checker icon in the Agfa FotoLook folder.
A dialog box appears with a list of the SCSI ID numbers in your Macintosh
computer.

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Your Macintosh always occupies ID 7, its internal hard disk usually occupies
ID 0 or ID 1 and CD ROM usually occupies ID 3. If your Macintosh is equipped
with 2 SCSI-busses, the button Next Bus allows you to switch busses.
2. Check if SCSI ID number 2 is free.
Your DuoScan T1200 is preset to ID 2.
3. If SCSI ID number 2 is free, go to instruction 4.
-o r-
If SCSI ID number 2 is already assigned, you need to set the scanner to a
free SCSI ID number.
o Make sure that your scanner is switched off and that it is disconnected
from your computer.
o Decide on an unassigned SCSI ID number.
o Use the SCSI ID switch at the rear of the scanner to set the desired
S CS I ID:
o Push above the SCSI ID number to decrease the number
-o r-
Push underneath the SCSI ID number to increase the number.

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4. Click OK to close the SCSI ID Checker.
Connecting the Scanner
Before you connect the scanner to your Macintosh, make sure that your scanner
as well as your Macintosh and everything connected to it are switched o ff.
A terminator and a SCSI cable are supplied with your scanner. Apple Computer,
Inc. recommends using only its proprietary (Black) terminator for the
Macin t o sh IIf x.
Caution: For safety reasons, never use extension cables for power cords.
Always make sure that there is no more than one terminator in your SCSI chain
and that it is placed at the end of the chain. Some SCSI devices have bu ilt -in
terminators and must therefore be placed at the end of your SCSI chain. Please
check the documentation of each of your SCSI devices if you are not sure
whether the device has a built-in terminator or not. Your DuoScan T1200 has no
built-in terminator.

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If your DuoScan T1200 is the only external SCSI device to be
connected to your Apple Macintosh:
1. Place the terminator on the 50-pin connector of the scanner.
2. Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the
connection.
3. Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the free side of the terminator.
4. Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the
connection.
5. Connect the smaller 25-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector of your
Apple Macintosh.
6. Tighten the connector screws to secure the connection.

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If your DuoScan T1200 will be connected to your Apple Macintosh
together with other external SCSI devices:
If you install the scanner at the end of your SCSI chain
1. Remove or switch off the terminator from the last device in the SCSI chain.
2. Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector that has become
available on this device.
3. Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the
connection.
4. Connect the 25-pin end of the SCSI cable to the 25-pin connector of the
scanner.
5. Tighten the connector screws to secure the connection.
6. Place the terminator on the 50-pin connector of the scanner.