AGFA SNAPSCAN 1236U User manual

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

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.
Adobe, Acrobat and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
Apple, Macintosh, PowerPC 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 trademarks of Caere Corporation.
Color It! is a trademark of MicroFrontier, Inc.
Corel is a registered trademark of Corel Corporation.
Intel and Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S. 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
How to Use this Guide ........................................................................................................9
How to Print this Guide ...................................................................................................10
Chapter 1 — Preparing the Scanner........................................................................11
Unpacking the Scanner...................................................................................................12
Taking a Closer Look.......................................................................................................12
Unlocking the Scanner....................................................................................................13
Chapter 2 — Installing the Scanner for PC ...........................................................15
Minimum System Requirements ....................................................................................16
Installing the Scanner Software ....................................................................................17
Connecting the Scanner to your PC.............................................................................18
Installing Additional Software ........................................................................................19
Chapter 3 — Installing the Scanner for Macintosh.............................................20
Minimum System Requirements ....................................................................................21
Installing the Image Editing Software...........................................................................21
Installing the Scanner Software ....................................................................................21
Connecting the Scanner to the Macintosh Computer...............................................23
Installing Additional Software ........................................................................................24
Chapter 4 — Making your First Scan ......................................................................25
Appendix A — Using the Transparency Option....................................................27
About your Transparency Option ..................................................................................28
Unpacking the Transparency Option ............................................................................28
Unlocking the Transparency Option .............................................................................29
Connecting the Transparency Option ..........................................................................29
Placing Transparent Originals........................................................................................31

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Appendix B — Using the Automatic Document Feeder ......................................34
About your Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).........................................................35
Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder ..............................................................36
Taking a Closer Look.......................................................................................................37
Connecting the Automatic Document Feeder ............................................................38
Operating the Automatic Document Feeder ...............................................................41
Placing Text Pages in your Automatic Document Feeder................................. 41
Correcting Paper Jams ............................................................................................43
Cleaning the Automatic Document Feeder .................................................................45
Cleaning the Transparent Guide Flap ...................................................................45
Roller Cleaning .........................................................................................................46
Appendix C — Troubleshooting.................................................................................47
Appendix D — Technical Information......................................................................50
Specifications...................................................................................................................51
Transparency Option Specifications ............................................................................52
Automatic Document Feeder Specifications...............................................................53
Appendix E —Regulation Compliance .....................................................................54
Safety Regulations ..........................................................................................................55
UL Safety Statement................................................................................................55
TÜV: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise......................................................................55
Electromagnetic Compatibility.......................................................................................56
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference
Statement ..................................................................................................................56
Industry Canada Class A and B Label Requirements......................................... 56

Pref ac e 5
Preface
About SnapScan
Environmental Requirements
Precautions
Cleaning your Scanner
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 1236u.
The SnapScan is a one pass flatbed color scanner with a resolution of
600 x 1200 ppi equipped with a cold cathode lamp. It is based on CCD (Charge
Coupled Device) scanning technology. With the SnapScan, you can scan lin e -art ,
gray-scale and color reflective originals up to A4 format.
The scanned data is transferred through the computer’s USB (Universal S e rial
Bus) port. The USB technology makes it easy to install multiple peripherals to
your computer. USB eliminates any need to turn off or restart the computer when
attaching a new peripheral.
SnapScan is a scanner that captures and converts reflective originals (f o r
example pictures, 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 fo rmats.
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 sp 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.
n 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 cord corresponds to the voltage in
your area. 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:
n Check frequently whether there is no overheating of the power cord.
n If you do not use your scanner for some time, pull the power cord out of the
power supply socket.
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 Disconnect the power cord 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 the power cord.
Caution: For safety reasons, besides the personal maintenance mentioned in
this Owner's Guide, do not try to remove any mechanical parts or any electronic
components from your scanner. If your scanner needs service, our dealer and
service offices are available to help you.
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, disconnect the power cord from your scanner.
n Use a soft damp cloth and a mild detergent to clean the surface of the g las s
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.

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How to Use this Guide
Click any text or graphic that is
identified as hypertext link.
The arrow pointer changes into an
index finger when positioned over a
lin k .
Underlined text is “linked” to another
part of this guide.
Click on the 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 Page or Last Page
button to move the document to the
first or last page of this manual.
Use the Go Back and Go Forward
buttons to retrace your steps in this
guide, moving to each view in the order
visit e d .
Use the Previous Page or Next Page
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 Print from the File menu to
print this online 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 popup menu.
3. Select Orientation: Po rtrait.
4 . Cli ck 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 1236u for installation.
Unpacking the Scanner
Taking a Closer Look
Unlocking the Scanner

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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
on 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.
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 1236u.
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1. glass plate
2. adjustable document cover
3. rulers
4. status indicator
5. sleep button

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1. 15-pin socket (for connecting the transparency option or the automat ic
document feeder)
2. USB port (labeled with the USB icon ) for connection to your PC/Mac
3. power connector
Unlocking the Scanner
Before you start using the scanner, you first have to unlock it.
1. Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface and pull it carefully t o ward s
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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v Note: If you want to transport your scanner, you have to lock it. To do th is,
first connect the power cord to the scanner so that its optical assembly
moves to its home position. When the status indicator stops blinking, s lid e
the locking slider to the left and disconnect 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 PC/Mac.

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Chapter 2 — Installing the
Scanner for PC
This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan 1236u for your PC.
Minimum System Requirements
Installing the Scanner Software
Connecting the Scanner to your PC
Installing Additional Software

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Minimum System Requirements
n A USB port
n A Pentium® processor
n A 14 inch color monitor
n A 16-bit video card for an accurate display of color images (minimum High
Co lo r).
n 32 MB of RAM (64 MB of RAM is recommended)
n A CD-RO M d rive
n Windows® 98
n ScanWise is compatible with all IBM™ PCs and compatibles running
Windows 98.
n The amount of disk space available on your PC determines the number and
the size of the images that you can scan. Make sure that 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.

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Installing the Scanner Software
1. Insert the Agfa ScanWise CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
v Note: If the ScanWise Installer program does not appear automatically, u se
the Windows Explorer to start the installation program.
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 Acrobat Reader to start the installation.
You need Acrobat Reader to read the documentation.
7. Follow the instructions on your screen.
When the installation is finished, the Install screen appears again.
8. Click ScanWise to start the installation.
9. Follow the instructions on your screen.
When the installation is finished you are ready to connect your scanner to your
PC.
v Note: For the latest information, refer to the ScanWise Read Me File.

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Connecting the Scanner to your PC
v Note: Make sure the scanner is unlocked before connecting it to the ele ct ric
outlet.
1. Connect the power cord to your scanner (Figure 1).
v Note: Check if it complies with your own power supply.
Figure 1
2. Connect one end of your USB cable to the USB port on your scanner. Mak e
sure you connect the correct plug as shown in Figure 2.
3. Connect the other end of your USB cable to a USB port on your computer.
Make sure you connect it to the correct port as shown inFigure 2. A USB port
is labeled with the USB icon .

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Figure 2
Windows 98 will detect the scanner and will install the necessary files for the
scanner hardware driver.
Installing Additional Software
If you want to use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) you will have to in s t all
OmniPage. To do so, insert the Caere CD-ROM and follow the instructions on
your screen.
To install image editing software, insert the Corel CD-ROM and follow the
instructions on your screen.
If the Installer Program does not appear automatically, use the Windows Explorer
to install the program.
For a general overview of the possible workflows and to see how the software
works together, please refer to the Navigation Map which is supplied with your
scanner.

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Chapter 3 — Installing the
Scanner for Macintosh
This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan 1236u for your Macintosh.
Minimum System Requirements
Installing the Image Editing Software
Installing the Scanner Software
Connecting the Scanner to the Macintosh Computer
Installing Additional Software