AGFA SNAPSCAN 1236S User manual

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SnapScan 1236s
Owner’s Guide
Preface
This chapter gives you general information about the SnapScan 1236s™ and
about how to use this guide.
Chapter 1 — Preparing the Scanner
“Preparing the scanner” explains how to prepare your SnapScan for
in s t allat i o n .
Chapter 2 — Installing the Scanner for the Macintosh Computer
This chapter tells you how to set up your SnapScan for the Apple®
Macintosh®.
Chapter 3 — Installing the Scanner for the PC
This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for the PC.
Chapter 4 — Making your First Scan
This chapter shows you how to make your first scan.
Appendix A — Using the Transparency Option
This appendix instructs you how to connect, use and clean the transparency
option.
Appendix B — Using the Automatic Document Feeder
This appendix instructs you how to connect, use and clean the automatic
document feeder.
Appendix C — Troubleshooting
“Troubleshooting” can be helpful when you come across problems.
Appendix D — Technical information
This appendix provides the specifications for your SnapScan 1236s.
Appendix E — SnapScan Regulation compliance
This appendix gives you information about safety regulations and
electromagnetic interference.

Trademark s 2
Trademarks
Agfa and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG.
ScanWise and SnapScan 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 which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS 8 are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Caere and Omnipage L.E. are registered tradmarks of the Caere Corporation.
Color It! is a trademark of MicroFrontier, Inc.
Corel is a registered trademark of the Corel Corporation.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Windows and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States of America and other countries.
Other product or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
Copyright © 1999 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
Preface ...............................................................................................5
About SnapScan .................................................................................................................6
Environmental Requirements ...........................................................................................7
Precautions..........................................................................................................................7
Cleaning your Scanner.......................................................................................................8
SCSI Devices .......................................................................................................................8
How to Use this Guide .....................................................................................................10
How to Print this Guide ...................................................................................................11
Chapter 1 — Preparing the Scanner.................................................12
Unpacking the Scanner...................................................................................................13
Taking a Closer Look.......................................................................................................14
Unlocking the Scanner....................................................................................................15
Performing a Power-on Test ..........................................................................................16
Chapter 2 — Installing the Scanner for the Macintosh Computer.....17
Hardware Requirements..................................................................................................18
Installing the Image Editing Software...........................................................................18
Installing the Scanner Software ....................................................................................19
Connecting the Scanner to your Macintosh Computer.............................................20
Choosing a SCSI ID Number................................................................................... 20
Setting the Scanner to a SCSI ID Number ........................................................... 2 1
Connecting the Scanner.........................................................................................22
Testing the Connection ..........................................................................................26
Installing Additional Software ........................................................................................26
Chapter 3 — Installing the Scanner for the PC.................................27
Hardware Requirements..................................................................................................28
Installation with the Agfa Supplied SCSI Card............................................................29
Installing the ISA SCSI card....................................................................................29
Installing the SCSI Driver........................................................................................32
Installing the Scanner Software.............................................................................33
Connecting the Scanner to your PC..................................................................... 3 4
Installation If your PC already has a SCSI Card...........................................................37
Connecting the Scanner to your PC..................................................................... 3 7
Installing Additional Software ........................................................................................43

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Chapter 4 — Making your First Scan.................................................44
Appendix A — Using the Transparency Option.................................46
About your Transparency Option ..................................................................................47
Unpacking the Transparency Option ............................................................................47
Unlocking the Transparency Option .............................................................................48
Connecting the Transparency Option ..........................................................................48
Placing Transparent Originals........................................................................................51
Appendix B — Using the Automatic Document Feeder.....................53
About your Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).........................................................54
Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder ..............................................................55
Taking a Closer Look.......................................................................................................56
Connecting the Automatic Document Feeder ............................................................57
Operating the Automatic Document Feeder ...............................................................61
Placing Text Pages in your Automatic Document Feeder................................. 6 1
Correcting Paper Jams ............................................................................................62
Cleaning the Automatic Document Feeder .................................................................64
Cleaning the Transparent Guide Flap ...................................................................64
Roller Cleaning .........................................................................................................65
Appendix C — Troubleshooting........................................................66
General Problems.............................................................................................................66
Installation Problems for Windows 95 and 98 .............................................................68
Installation Problems for Windows NT 4.0 ...................................................................72
Appendix D — Technical Information................................................75
Specifications...................................................................................................................76
Transparency Option Specifications ............................................................................77
Automatic Document Feeder Specifications...............................................................78
Appendix E — SnapScan Regulation Compliance .............................79
Safety Regulations ..........................................................................................................80
UL Safety Statement................................................................................................80
TÜV: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise......................................................................80
Electromagnetic Compatibility.......................................................................................81
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference
Statement ..................................................................................................................81
Industry Canada Class A and B Label Requirements......................................... 81

Pref ac e 5
Preface
About SnapScan
Environmental Requirements
Precautions
Cleaning your Scanner
SCSI Devices
How to Use this Guide
How to Print this Guide

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About SnapScan
In this Owner’s guide, the name SnapScan is used for the SnapScan 1236s.
The SnapScan is a one pass 12-bit flatbed color scanner with a resolution of
600 x 1200 ppi equiped with a cold cathode lamp. The scanner works at 12 bit
internally. It is based on CCD scanning technology. With the SnapScan, you can
scan line-art, gray-scale and color reflective originals up to A4 format.
The scanned data is transferred to the computer through SCSI. The computer
can be an Apple Macintosh or PC.
SnapScan is a scanner that captures and converts reflective originals (f o r
example pictures or text) into electronic data that can be used in computer
applications. It offers high-resolution image capturing and is an ideal tool in
making presentations come to life.
If you purchased the automatic document feeder you can scan up to 60 sheets of
text fast and without interruption. Some software packages allow you to convert
the scanned sheets of text into most of the commercially used text file formats.
If you purchased the transparency option, you can scan transparent originals (for
example slides) as well.
SnapScan supports multiple scanning modes and includes scanner software to
get you started right away. With its powerful and easy-to-use scanner driver
software, SnapScan gives you easy access to high-quality color scans. The
scanner driver software gives you a number of additional features to create
special effects or to reproduce even the most difficult originals.
The document cover is adjustable: when you put a thick original (like a book or a
magazine) on the reflective glass plate, the document cover adapts to the
thickness of the original.

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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 s p ace
around each side of the scanner.
n Make sure that no vibrations or shocks occur.
n Make sure that the area is free of dust.
n Avoid any contact with water. Do not use your scanner near water or in a
damp environment.
n Your SnapScan is designed to perform at best when the environmental
humidity is between 20% and 85%. Avoid environments where humidity
fluctuations might occur.
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nn Your SnapScan is designed to perform at best when the environmental
temperature is between 10 °C and 40 °C. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight
and heating devices.
n Check whether the voltage of the power supply corresponds to the voltage
of your scanner. If it does not correspond, contact your dealer. Avoid
environments where voltage fluctuations might occur.
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 part s o r
any electronic devices. If your scanner needs service, our dealer and se rvice
offices are available to help you.
n Handle your SnapScan with care: the glass plate is fragile. There is no
warranty on breaking the glass plate and your dealer is not liable for
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 Turn off the machine at the end of your working day or during power failure.
n Disconnect the power plug when you want to clean the scanner housing or
the glass plate and when the scanner needs servicing or repairing.
n Do not open the scanner housing as it contains high-voltage areas and
sensitive components. Every repair should be carried out by your dealer.

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n Do not leave originals on the reflective glass plate for excessive periods of
time. The warmth of the scanner may cause them to deteriorate.
n For safety reasons, never use extension cables for power cords.
Cleaning your Scanner
n Cleaning the glass plate regularly, ensures that dirt or smudges do not
reduce the quality of your scanned images.
n Before cleaning, turn off the power of the scanner and disconnect the power
cord.
n Use a soft damp cloth and a mild detergent to clean the surface of the g lass
plate. If you use alcohol to clean the glass plate, make sure that you do not
touch the plastic elements of the scanner.
n Avoid using sprays directly onto the glass plate as this may cause the liq u id
to penetrate the seams around the glass and contaminate the mirrors and
lenses inside the scanner.
n Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
SCSI Devices
SnapScan is a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) device. It communicates
with your computer via the SCSI cable and SCSI card of your computer. The SCSI
communication allows you to have up to seven devices connected to your
computer. Examples of SCSI devices are a SCSI Hard Disk, a SCSI CD-ROM drive
and so on.
A unique SCSI identity (SCSI ID) number is assigned to each device in the SCSI
chain. Thus, the computer can identify the device it wants to communicate with.
If you encounter problems with the standard SCSI chain configurations described
in this manual or if you set up other configurations, make sure that you use a
25-pin terminator. You can order a terminator via your Agfa dealer.
A terminator is an electronic component that absorbs old signals traveling along
the cables and that keeps the path open for new signals. The chain should never
have more than two terminators, one at each end.

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It is important to remember that using too many or too few terminators may
damage your SCSI devices. Some SCSI devices have built-in terminators and
must therefore be placed at the end of your SCSI chain.
The supplied ISA SCSI card (PC only) has an ISA connector. If you want to use a
SCSI card for PCI slots, you can order one from your PC dealer.
v Note: Your SnapScan does not have a built-in terminator.
Caution: If two SCSI devices have the same ID number, your system will not
work properly and you may damage your SCSI devices. For more information see
Choosing a SCSI ID number

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How to Use this Guide
About SnapScan
Precautions
Chapter 1 - Preparing the Scanner
Click any text or graphic that is
identified as hype rte xt link.
The arrow pointer changes into an
index finger when positioned over a
lin k .
Unde rline d text is “ linked” to another
part of this guide.
Cli ck t h e bookmark name to go to the
topic marked by that bookmark. Click
the triangle to the left of a bookmark to
show and hide subordinate bookmarks.
Use the First P age or L ast P age
button to move the document to the
first or last page of this manual.
Use the Go Back and Go F orward
buttons to retrace your steps in this
guide, moving to each view in the order
visit e d .
Use the P re vio us P ag e or Ne xt
P age button to move the document
backward or forward, one page at a
time .
You can also use the keyboard arrows.
Use the zoom tool to magnify and
reduce (Control-click) the page display.
Cli ck t h e Find button to search for part
of a word, a complete word, or multiple
words in this document. You can also
consult the supplied index.
Print Choose P rin t from the File menu to
print this guide.

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How to Print this Guide
1. Choose Page Setup from the File menu.
2. Choose your paper format from the Paper pop-up menu.
3. Select Orientatio n : Portrait.
4 . Cl ick O K .
5. Choose Print from the File menu.

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Chapter 1 — Preparing the Scanner
This chapter helps you to prepare your SnapScan for installation.
Unpacking the Scanner
Taking a Closer Look
Unlocking the Scanner
Performing a Power-on Test

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Unpacking the Scanner
1. Open the packing box and carefully take out all the items.
2. Check each item to make sure that you have everything listed on the box and
the packing list. Check if there is no visible defect.
If something is missing, contact your dealer.
3. Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials from the scanner.
v Note: Save the packing materials to protect the scanner during later
transport.

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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. The figures illustrate the locations of the different
parts of your SnapScan 1236s.
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1. glass plate
2. adjustable document cover
3. rulers
4. power and status indicator
5. power switch

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1. 15-pin socket (for connecting the transparency option or the automat ic
document feeder)
2. 25-pin SCSI interface connector
3. 25-pin SCSI interface connector
4. SCSI ID number
5. power connector
Unlocking the Scanner
The scanner’s optical box contains all optical components and rides bac k an d
forth during the scan. A locking slider holds it in place during shipment. You have
to unlock the scanner before you turn on the scanner.
1. Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface and pull it towards you until
you can see the locking slider at the bottom.
2. Slide the locking slider to the right.
Your scanner is unlocked.

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3. Move the scanner back on your desktop. Allow a minimum of 10 cm
(4 inches) free space around each side of the scanner.
v Note: If you want to transport your scanner, you have to lock it. To do this,
first connect the power cord to the scanner. Then switch on the scanner so
that its optical assembly moves to its home position. When the status
indicator stops blinking, slide the locking slider to the left and switch o ff the
scanner. Your scanner is now locked and ready for transportation.
Caution: Make sure to install the ScanWise software before connecting the
scanner to your Mac/PC.
Performing a Power-on Test
You are now ready to perform a power-on test to check if the scanner is operating
co rre ct ly .
1. Check whether you have unlocked the scanner.
2. Connect the power cord to the scanner.
Make sure that you are using the correct power cord for the voltage in your
area. If it does not correspond, contact your dealer.
3. Turn on the scanner.
The scanner performs a self-test during which the power and status indicator
blinks slowly. This takes about 15 seconds or less. After the self-test the
indicator remains on.
If a malfunction is detected during the self-test, that is, if the power and
status indicator starts blinking at a higher frequency, refer to
Appendix C, “ Troubleshooting” .

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Chapter 2 — Installing the Scanner
for the Macintosh Computer
This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan with your Macintosh
computer.
Hardware Requirements
Installing the Image Editing Software
Installing the Scanner Software
Connecting the Scanner to your Macintosh computer
Choosing a SCSI ID Number
Setting the Scanner to a SCSI ID Number
Connecting the Scanner
If your SnapScan is the only SCSI device to be connected to your
computer
If your SnapScan will be connected to your computer together with other
SCSI devices
Testing the Connection
Installing Additional Software

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Hardware Requirements
þ A PowerPC™processor
þ A 14 inch color monitor with thousands of colors for an accurate display o f
color images
þ 32 MB of RAM
þ A CD-RO M d rive
þ System 7.6™ or higher
þ The amount of disk space available on your computer determines the number
and the 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 it. You need minimum 20 MB free hard disk
sp ace .
Installing the Image Editing Software
Caution: Make sure to install the ScanWise software before connecting the
scanner to your Macintosh computer.
1. Disable the virus protection software.
You can turn it off in the Extensions Manager Control Panel or you can drag
the software out of the System Folder.
v Note: After installing, enable the virus protection software again.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Insert the Agfa ScanWise CD-ROM.
4. Double-click the Color It! folder to open it.
5. Double-click the language folder of your choice.
6. Double-click the Install Color It! icon.
7. Make your choice in every successive screen to install Color It!™ (the image
editing software).

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Installing the Scanner Software
1. With the Agfa ScanWise CD-ROM still in the CD-ROM drive, double-click t h e
Agfa ScanWise Installer icon.
2. Click the up or down arrow to select your language.
This selection determines the language of the ScanWise software and
documentation.
3. Click the up or down arrow to select your type of scanner (if needed).
4. Click the dotted right arrow or move the slider to “about ScanWise”.
A demonstration of ScanWise will start.
5. Click the dotted right arrow or move the slider to “install”.
6. Click ScanWise to start the installation.
7. Follow the instructions on your screen.
When ScanWise is installed, you may be asked to restart your computer. In
this case, repeat step 1 to 3 before continuing this procedure. Then click t h e
dotted right arrow or move the slider to “install” .
8. Click Acrobat Reader to start the installation.
You need Acrobat Reader to read the documentation.
9. Follow the instructions on your screen.
When Acrobat Reader is installed you will be asked to restart your computer.
When the installation is finished you are ready to connect your scanner to your
Macintosh computer.
v Note: For the latest information, refer to the ScanWise Read Me File.

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Connecting the Scanner to your Macintosh
Computer
This section shows you how to set up your SnapScan with your Macintosh
computer. First you choose and set a SCSI ID number, then you connect the
scanner to your computer, and finally you test the connection.
Choosing a SCSI ID Number
Before you connect your SnapScan to your computer, you have to find out wh ic h
SCSI ID numbers are already assigned and which numbers are free.
1. Make sure that your scanner is disconnected.
2. Check in the SCSI ID list if SCSI ID number 2 is free:
Open the Apple System Profiler that you find under the menu.
For system 8.1:
Select the menu ‘Device and Information’.
For minimum system 8.5:
Click the tab ‘Devices and Volumes’.
o If SCSI ID number 2 is free, check at the rear of the scanner if the SCSI
ID number is set to number 2. If not, set it to number 2. To do this
properly, refer to Setting the scanner to a SCSI ID number.
o If SCSI ID number 2 is already assigned, you need to set the scanner to a
free SCSI ID number. To do this properly, refer to Setting the scanner to
a SCSI ID number.