AGFA SnapScan EZ User manual

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SnapScan EZ
Owner’s Guide
Preface
This chapter gives you information about SnapScan™ EZ, about the
organization, and about how to use this online guide.
Chapter 1 — Preparing the Scanner
“Preparing the Scanner” explains how to prepare your SnapScan EZ for
in s t allat io n .
Chapter 2 — Installing the Scanner
This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan EZ.
Appendix A — Troubleshooting
“Troubleshooting” can be helpful when you come across problems.
Appendix B — Technical Information on the SnapScan EZ
This appendix provides specifications for your SnapScan EZ.
Appendix C — SnapScan EZ Regulation Compliance
This appendix gives you information about safety regulations and
electromagnetic compatibility.
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Trad emark s 2
Trademarks
AGFA and the Agfa rhombus are registered trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG.
FotoLook, FotoSnap and SnapScan are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered
in certain jurisdictions.
IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Windows and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
iPhoto Express and iPhotoPlus are trademarks of Ulead.
Other product or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
Copyright © 1998 Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
All rights reserved.
All software and hardware described in this document are subject to change
without any notice.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this guide:
❖ Note: a note of this type gives you additional information.
■ Instructions are preceded by a small red square.
1. Numbered steps describe the actions you must take to perform a task.
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Contents
Preface ......................................................................................................4
About SnapScan EZ ...........................................................................................................4
Environmental Requirements ...........................................................................................5
Precautions..........................................................................................................................5
Cleaning your Scanner.......................................................................................................6
How to Use this Guide ........................................................................................................7
How to Print this Online Guide .........................................................................................7
Chapter 1 — Preparing the Scanner ..........................................................8
Unpacking the Scanner......................................................................................................8
Unlocking the Scanner.......................................................................................................9
Locking the Scanner ........................................................................................................10
Taking a Closer Look........................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 — Installing the Scanner.........................................................13
Minimum Hardware Requirements..................................................................................13
Installation of the Scanner Hardware.............................................................................14
Connecting the Scanner.............................................................................................14
Testing the Scanner ....................................................................................................17
Installing the Software .....................................................................................................18
Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0..............................................................................18
Windows 3.11 and Windows NT 3.51........................................................................19
Placing Reflective Originals............................................................................................21
Appendix A — Troubleshooting ...............................................................22
Appendix B — Technical Information on the SnapScan EZ......................25
Appendix C — SnapScan EZ Regulation Compliance ...............................26
Safety Regulations ...........................................................................................................26
UL Safety Statement....................................................................................................27
TÜV: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise..........................................................................27
Electromagnetic Compatibility........................................................................................28
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference
Statement ......................................................................................................................28
Industry Canada Class A and B Label Requirements.............................................28
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Preface
About SnapScan EZ
Environmental Requirements
Precautions
Cleaning your Scanner
How to Use this Guide
How to Print this Online Guide
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About SnapScan EZ
The SnapScan EZ is a one pass flatbed color scanner with a resolution of
6 0 0 x 1 2 0 0 p p i e q u ip p e d wit h a co ld c at h o d e lamp . It is b as e d o n CCD (Ch arg e
Coupled Device) scanning technology. With the SnapScan EZ, you can scan
line-art, gray-scale and color reflective originals up to A4 format.
The scanned data is transferred through the computer’s parallel port.
SnapScan EZ 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.
SnapScan EZ 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 EZ 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.
Environmental Requirements
■ Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface.
■ To ensure proper ventilation, allow a minimum of 4 inches free space around
each side of the scanner.
■ Make sure that no vibrations or shocks occur.
■ Make sure that the area is free of dust.
■ Avoid any contact with water. Do not use your scanner near water or in a
damp environment.
■ Your SnapScan EZ is designed to perform at best when the environmental
humidity is between 20% and 85%. Avoid environments where humidity
fluctuations might occur.
■ Your SnapScan EZ is designed to perform at best when the environmental
temperature is between +50 and +104 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid exposure
to direct sunlight and heating devices.
■ Avoid environments where voltage fluctuations might occur.
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Precautions
For your own safety and that of your equipment, respect conscientiously the
Environmental Requirements and always take the following precautions:
Ca ut ion : For t he reas on of s af et y , bes ides t he pers onal maint ena nc e ment ioned in t his
Owne r' s Guide, do not t ry t o remov e any mec hanic al part s or any elec t ronic devices. If
y our s c anner needs s erv ic e, our dealer and s erv ic e of f ic es are av ailabl e t o help y ou.
■ Handle your SnapScan EZ 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.
■ Check frequently whether there is no overheating of the AC-adapter and
whether the adapter is pushed all the way into the socket.
■ Switch off the machine at the end of your working day or during power
f ai lu re .
■ Disconnect the AC-adapter when you want to clean the scanner housing or
the glass plate and when the scanner needs servicing or repairing.
■ Do not open the scanner housing as it contains high-voltage areas and
sensitive components. Every repair should be carried out by your dealer.
■ Do not leave originals on the reflective glass plate for excessive periods of
time. The warmth of the scanner may cause them to deteriorate.
■ For safety reasons, never use extension cables for the AC-adapter or for
power cords.
Cleaning your Scanner
■ Cleaning the glass plate regularly, ensures that dirt or smudges do not
reduce the quality of your scanned images.
■ Before cleaning, switch off the power of the scanner and disconnect the
AC-adapter.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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 hyp e rte xt lin k.
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.
Click on the b ookmark 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 Last P age
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
visite d .
Use the P re viou s 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.
Clic k 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 online guide.
How to Print this Online Guide
1. Choose Page Setup from the File menu.
2. Choose your paper format from the Paper pop-up menu.
3. Select Orientation: Po rtrait.
4 . Clic k 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 EZ for installation.
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 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.
❖ Note: Save the packing materials to protect the scanner during later
transport.
Unlocking the Scanner
The scanner’s optical box contains all optical components and rides back an d
forth during the scan. A locking slider holds it in place during shipment. Before
you switch on 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.
3. Move the scanner back on your desktop. Allow a minimum of 4 inches free
space around each side of the scanner.
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Locking the Scanner
If you have to transport the scanner, you should first lock it. This will protect the
scanner’s optical carriage from possible damage.
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. Switch on your scanner.
The scanner’s optical assembly moves to its home position.
3. When the status indicator stops blinking, slide the locking slider to th e le ft.
Your scanner is locked.
4. Switch off your scanner.
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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 EZ.
1. glass plate
2. adjustable document cover
3. rulers
4. power switch
5. power indicator / status indicator
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1. power connector
2. 25-pin interface plug (marked with a computer icon ) for connection to
your PC
3. 25-pin interface socket (marked with a printer icon ) for connection to
your printer
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Chapter 2 — Installing the Scanner
This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan EZ.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
Installation of the Scanner Hardware
Connecting the Scanner
Testing the Scanner
Installing the Software
Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0
Windows 3.11 and Windows NT 3.51
Placing Reflective Originals
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Minimum Hardware Requirements
■ A 486 processor
■ A 14 inch color monitor
■ A 16-bit video card for an accurate display of color images (minimum 256
colors / High Color (16bit) is recommended)
■ 16 MB of RAM (32 MB of RAM is recommended)
■ FotoLook and FotoSnap are compatible with all IBM™ PCs and compatibles
capable of running MS Windows 3.1™, Windows 95™, Windows NT™ 3.51 or
4.0 for Intel® p latforms.
■ A CD-RO M d riv e
■ 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.
Installation of the Scanner Hardware
This section shows you how to set up your SnapScan EZ with your PC and your
printer. You can find instructions for connecting the scanner and instructions for
testing the scanner.
Connecting the Scanner
1. Switch off your computer and your printer and disconnect the power cords.
2. Remove the printer cable from the printer port of your computer.
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3. Put the plug of the Parallel Interface cable into the printer port of your
computer.
Ca ut ion : Mak e s ure t o plug t he Parallel I nt erf ac e c able int o t he print er port and not
int o any ot her res embling port . I f damage c aus ed by wrong c onnec t ion occurs, warranty
will be v oi ded.
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4. Connect the socket of the Parallel Interface cable to the plug (marked with a
computer icon ) at the rear of the scanner.
❖ Note: Do not forget to secure the connection by tightening the
connector screws.
5. Connect the printer cable to the socket (marked with a printer icon ) at
the rear of the scanner.
❖ Note: Do not forget to secure the connection by tightening the
connector screws.
1. Parallel Interface cable
2. printer cable
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6. Connect the power cord to your computer and your printer.
❖ Note: Make sure that you are using the correct power cord for the
voltage in your area. If it does not correspond, contact your dealer.
7. Connect the AC-adapter to the scanner.
Testing the Scanner
You are now ready to perform a test to check if the scanner is properly connected
to your PC.
Ca ut ion : Chec k if t he s c anner is properly unlocked.
1. Switch on the scanner.
The scanner performs a self-test during which the status indicator blin k s
slowly. This takes about 15 seconds or less. After the self-test the statu s
indicator remains on.
❖ Note: If a malfunction is detected during the self-test, that is, if the
status indicator starts blinking at a higher frequency, refer to
Appendix A — Troubleshooting.
2. Switch on any other device that you may have attached, and wait for it to start
up.
3. Switch on your computer and your printer.
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Installing the Software
Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0
Installing the Software
1. Switch on your scanner and your computer.
2. Insert the Software Collection I CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
Windows should detect the CD-ROM and then automatically run the
installation program. If it does not run the program, first double-click t h e
CD-ROM icon in ‘My Computer’ and then double-click s o f t c o l . e x e .
3. Follow the instructions on your screen and install iPhoto Express™ (the
image editing software).
4. Remove the CD-ROM from your CD-ROM drive.
5. Insert the Agfa Scanners CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Windows should detect the CD-ROM and then automatically run the
installation program. If it does not run the program, first double-click t h e
CD-ROM icon in ‘My Computer’ and then double-click a g f a s c a n . e x e .
6. Click your language: English.
You will be asked if you want to install Acrobat™. You need Acrobat to read
your documentation.
7. Select your scanner from the list.
8 . Clic k In s t all s o f t ware .
9 . Click Re g ist e r.
You can either register electronically or you can print out the registratio n
form and send it to the correct address.
❖ Note: You can find the product serial number at the rear of your scanner.
10. Install FotoLook™ (the professional scanner driver) and/or FotoSnap™ (the
easy-to-use scanner driver) by following the instructions on your screen.
When the software installation is finished, you will be asked to restart your
computer. After restarting your PC, the scanner is ready for use.
For the latest up-to-date information, refer to the FotoLook Read Me file and the
FotoSnap Read Me file on your computer.
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Installing Additional Software
To install additional software, insert the Software Collection II CD-ROM and follow
the instructions on your screen.
For a general overview of the additional software and for the location of the
documentation, please refer to the Navigation Map which is supplied with your
scanner.
Windows 3.11 and Windows NT 3.51
Installing the Software
1. Switch on your scanner and your computer.
2. Insert the Software Collection I CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
3. Open the Program Manager.
4. From the File menu choose Run.
5. Type d : \ s o f t c o l . e x e and press <Enter>.
If your CD-ROM drive is not using the drive letter “ d”, replace “d” by the drive
letter of your CD-ROM drive.
6. If you are using Windows 3.11, follow the instructions on your screen and
install iPhotoPlus™ (the image editing software).
-o r-
If you are using Windows NT 3.51, follow the instructions on your screen and
install iPhoto Express (the image editing software).
7. Remove the CD-ROM from your CD-ROM drive.
8. Insert the Agfa Scanners CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
9. Open the Program Manager.
10. From the File menu choose Run.
11. Type d : \ a g f a s c a n . e x e and press <Enter>.
If your CD-ROM drive is not using the drive letter “ d”, replace “d” by the drive
letter of your CD-ROM drive.
12. Click your language: English.
You will be asked if you want to install Acrobat. You need Acrobat to read
your documentation.
13. Select your scanner from the list.
1 4 . Clic k In st all so f tware .
1 5 . Clic k Re g ist e r.
You can either register electronically or you can print out the registratio n
form and send it to the correct address.
❖ Note: You can find the product serial number at the rear of your scanner.
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16. Install FotoLook (the professional scanner driver) and/or FotoSnap (the
easy-to-use scanner driver) by following the instructions on your screen.
When the software installation is finished, you will be asked to restart your
computer. After restarting your PC, the scanner is ready for use.
For the latest up-to-date information, refer to the FotoLook Read Me file and the
FotoSnap Read Me file on your computer.
Installing Additional Software
To install additional software, insert the Software Collection II CD-ROM and follow
the instructions on your screen.
For a general overview of the additional software and for the location of the
documentation, please refer to the Navigation Map which is supplied with your
scanner.
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