AGFA Horizon Ultra Scanner User manual

Horizon Ultra Scanner
Owner’s Guide
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Trademarks
Agfa and Horizon Ultra are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of
Apple computer, Inc.
PC and PS/2 are registered trademarks of the International Business
Machines Corporation.
Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc.
Other product or company names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
Copyright © 1995 Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
All rights reserved
All software and hardware described in this document are subject to
change without any notice.

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Contents
EMI Interference v
Preface vii
Welcome vii
About this guide vii
Conventions viii
Hardware requirements viii
Environmental requirements ix
Important safety instructions ix
1 Preparing the scanner 11
Unpacking the scanner 13
Unlocking the scanner 14
Locking the scanner 16
Taking a closer look 17
Placing reflectives 18
Placing transparencies 19
Using the universal glass plate 19
Using the optional transparency holder frames and transparency holders 20
Testing the scanner 22
2 Installing the scanner 24
About SCSI devices 24
Changing the SCSI ID number 24
Installation for the Apple Macintosh 25
Choosing a SCSI ID number 25
Connecting the scanner 26
Testing the connection 28
Installation for the PC 29
Which SCSI adapter card 29
Connecting the scanner 29
Installation for the IBM PS/2 30
Which SCSI adapter card 30
Connecting the scanner 31

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3 Calibrating the scanner 34
The Lamp Calib 34
White Point 35
Scanner Calibration 36
Scan Information 37
4 Caring for your scanner 39
Cleaning the scanner 39
Replacing the reflection scanner lamp 39
Replacing the transparency lamp 42
Replacing the fuse 43
Appendix A—Troubleshooting 44
Appendix B—Optional accessories 46
Appendix C—Technical Information 50

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EMI Interference
Federal Communications commission
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limitations for a Class
A computer device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in
which case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
Shielded cables are required for this device to comply with FCC Rules.
Use only shielded cables when connecting this device to others.
Canadian department of communications
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Shielded cables are required for this device to comply with the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications. Use only shielded cables when connecting this
device to others.

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Preface

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Preface
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of Agfa™ ’s Horizon Ultra™
scanner, and welcome in our world of high-quality pre-press
peripherals and systems.
The Horizon Ultra scanner is a high-performance color digitizer for
scanning reflective originals or transparencies.
It will help you to increase the productivity of your scanning process.
Its image quality makes it suitable to be used for pre-press graphical
applications. It is based on flat-bed, CCD (Charge Coupled Device)
scanning technology. The Horizon Ultra scanner is characterized by a
large input size range and a high scanning speed. Due to its 15,000
CCD pixels, an impressive output size range can be achieved. This
high-precision instrument features exceptional sharpness and color
fidelity.
The originals can be colored, gray-scale or line-art. The corresponding
bit depths can be either 10 or 8 bit for color and gray-scale originals,
or 1 bit for line-art originals. The scanned data are transferred to the
workstation through SCSI. The workstation can be either a Apple®
Macintosh® , PC® , PS/2® , or Sun® (through third parties).
We wish you success with your scanner. Have fun!
About this guide
This guide to the Horizon Ultra scanner contains three chapters and
three appendices:
■Chapter 1, ‘Preparing the scanner’, shows you how to prepare your
scanner for installation.
■Chapter 2, ‘Installing the scanner’, shows you how to set up your
Horizon Ultra scanner for the Apple Macintosh, PC, and IBM PS/2
computers.
■Chapter 3, ‘Calibration tools for the Macintosh or PC’, shows you
how to calibrate your Horizon Ultra scanner.
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■Chapter 4, ‘Caring for your scanner’, shows you how to maintain
your Horizon Ultra scanner.
■Appendix A, ‘Troubleshooting’, can be helpful when you come
across problems that you are unable to solve.
■Appendix B, ‘Optional accessories’, lists the accessories that you
can buy as a supplement to your Horizon Ultra scanner.
■Appendix C, ‘Technical Information’, provides specifications of
your Horizon Ultra scanner.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this guide:
❖Note: a note of this type gives you additional information.
1. Numbered steps describe the actions you must take to perform
a task.
Hardware requirements
You need at least a PowerMac 9500 or a Pentium PC.
Preface

9Important safety instructions
Environmental requirements
■Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface.
■Make sure that no vibrations or shocks occur.
■Make sure that no dust is present.
■To ensure proper ventilation, allow a minimum of 25 cm
(10 inches) free space around each side of the scanner.
■To obtain a perfect image quality, operate the scanner preferably
when the environmental temperature is between 15°C and 30°C.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and heating devices.
■To obtain a perfect image quality, operate the scanner preferably
when the environmental humidity is between 10% and 75%.
Avoid environments where humidity fluctuations might occur.
■Avoid any risk of water splashes.
■Check whether the voltage of the power cable corresponds to the
voltage in your area. If not, contact your dealer or Agfa service
representative. Avoid environments where voltage fluctuations
might occur.
■Never use extension cables.
Important safety instructions
For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the
following precautions.
■Check frequently whether there is no overheating of the power
plug and whether the power plug is pushed all the way into the
socket.
■Switch the machine off at the end of your working day or during
power failure.
■Disconnect the power plug when you want to clean the scanner
housing or glass plate and when the scanner needs service.
■Do not open the scanner housing as it contains high voltage areas
and sensitive components. Any curative maintenance, should
preferably be carried out by your dealer or Agfa service
representative. However, in case of an emergency, you can replace
the lamps or fuse yourself. These procedures are described further
in this owner’s guide.

10Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner
Chapter 1
Preparing the scanner

11Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner
Preparing the scanner
This chapter assists you in preparing your Horizon Ultra™ scanner for
installation. You will find instructions for:
■Unpacking the scanner
■Unlocking the scanner
■Locking the scanner
■Taking a closer look
■Placing reflectives
■Placing transparencies
■Testing the scanner

12Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner
Figure 1-1
The contents of the packing box of the
Horizon Ultra scanner
Warranty and Registration card
Lock/Unlock card
SCSI 50 to
50 pins cable
230 V
power cable
115 V
power cable
Horizon Ultra
Scanner
or
Apple®Macintosh®scanner
software
PC®scanner software Owner’s and User’s
Guides
Transparency-holder
frame
Calibration target

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Unpacking the scanner
The first thing to do is to make sure you have everything listed here.
The packing box contains:
■The Horizon Ultra scanner.
■The Owner’s and User’s Guides, Apple Macintosh scanner software
and PC scanner software, all contained in one packing box.
■Calibration tools for the transparency lamp, the focus, the Color
Registration and the White Point of the Horizon Ultra scanner.
■The Scanner Info tool.
■The White Point target: a white paper target labeled with
densitometric RGB values.
■The Color Registration and Focus target: a 24x34 cm target.
■A 115 V power cable or a 230 V power cable.
■A SCSI 50 to 50 pins cable (can be used as extension cable for the
Apple Macintosh or as direct connection for the PC).
■An external terminator.
■A warranty and registration card.
■A Lock/Unlock card.
■A universal glass plate (24 x 34 cm)
1. Open the packing box and take out all the items.
The unpacking of the scanner should preferably be done by two
persons, to avoid shocks and to keep the scanner horizontal.
2. Check each item against Figure 1-1 to make sure that you have
everything.
If something is missing, contact your dealer or Agfa service
representative.

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3. Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials from
the scanner.
4. Fill out the Warranty and Registration form. You will find the
product serial number on the back panel of the scanner.
❖Note: Do not forget to mail the Warranty and Registration form. Only
then you can claim your guarantee and get the following registration
benefits: new product information, new application software.
Unlocking the scanner
The scanner’s optical box contains all optical components and rides
back and forth during the scan. A shipping restraint holds it in place
at the right side of the scanner during shipment. You have to remove
this restraint before powering up the scanner.
1. Remove the panel at the right side of the scanner by loosening
the four screws, as shown in Figure 1-2.
2. Locate the shipping restraint (a screw).
3. Loosen the screw (left), as shown in Figure 1-3, and place it in
the holder next to it (Figure 1-4).
The holder allows you to save the screw so that you can replace it
if you have to move the scanner over long distances.
4. Try to move the optical box to the left. Do not touch the
electronic board, use the lower U-profile instead. If the optical
box is still blocked, unblock it by pushing down the handle that
holds it in place.
5. Bring the panel back in place.

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Unlocking the scanner
Figure 1-2
Removing the panel
shipping restraint
optical box
Figure 1-3
Removing the shipping restraint
Figure 1-4
Replacing the shipping restraint

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Locking the scanner
If you need to transport the scanner over long distances, you should
first replace the shipping restraint. This will protect the scanner’s
optical box from possible damage.
1. Remove the panel at the right side of the scanner.
2. Move the optical box manually to the right, until it is in proper
position to be locked.
Hold it at its lower U-profile.
3. Remove the screw from its right hole, then gently turn the
screw into the slot and fasten it.
4. Bring the panel back in place.

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Taking a closer look
Now that you have the scanner out of the box, take a closer look so
that you become familiar with its parts. Figure 1-5 and Figure 1-6
illustrate the locations of the different parts of your Horizon Ultra
scanner.
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Power switch
Glass plate
Transparency
lamp carriage
Transparency Unit
Operating panel
Figure 1-5
The top and left side of the scanner
SCSI ID switch
Power input
Serial port for diagnostics service
SCSI interface connector
Figure 1-6
The rear of the scanner

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Placing reflectives
You can place a reflective originals directly on the scanner’s glass
plate with its image side down.
■Place the original on the glass plate, with its top side against
the middle of the left ruler.
Figure 1-7
Placing a reflective original
A4 A5
For faster scanning, slide the original into one of the corners. This
special Horizon Ultra feature allows the scanner to take advantage
of its special pixel reading mecanism by skipping the empty parts
of the scan bed. Optical performance of a CCD scanner is always
best near the middle of the glass plate. However, for the relatively
low resolutions at which reflective originals are scanned, sliding
originals to the side will not decrease quality.
■Close the document cover of the scanner.

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Placing transparencies
Using the universal glass plate
You can clip your originals underneath the universal glass plate and
place them on the glass plate of the scanner. Center the originals on
the glass plate, with their top side towards the calibration slot. This
position guarantees the best quality. Make sure that the calibration
slot in the frame is at the left side (standing in front of the scanner)
and that it is clean.
If you place more than one slide on the glass plate (for batch
scanning), position them as close to the center line as possible to
optimize quality.
Figure 1-8
Placing a transparent original
calibration slot

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Using the optional transparency holder frames and
transparency holders
The holders keep the originals perfectly flat between two anti-Newton
glasses, thus guaranteeing optimum sharpness.
To insert transparencies in the transparency holders and the holders in
their frames, follow this procedure:
1. Place the transparency holder frame, with the protection foil
down, in the upper left corner of the scanner’s glass plate.
2. Press the two plastic buttons on the top of the required
transparency holder to unlock the upper and lower part of the
holder (see Figure 1-9).
3. Place the transparency (without frame) between the upper part
and bottom plate (see Figure 1-10).
To avoid wrong reading, make sure that the emulsion side of the
transparency faces upwards when the transparency holder is
placed in its frame.
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Figure 1-9
Unlocking the transparency holder
Figure 1-10
Placing the transparency in the holder