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.