Hasselblad Flextight 949 User manual

User’s Guide
Slide Feeder for
Flextight 949 Scanners
by Hasselblad

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© 2005 Hasselblad A/S. All rights reserved.
Slide Feeder for Flextight 949 Scanners, Part No 75020088 revision B.
e information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change
without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Hasselblad A/S.
Hasselblad A/S assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear
in this manual.
Hasselblad A/S assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a
result of using Hasselblad soware or products.
Hasselblad, FlexColor, Flextight, FlexFrame and Ixpress are trademarks of Hasselblad A/S. Adobe
and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. Macintosh, Mac OS, ColorSync, and
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Printed in Denmark.

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Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Important Warnings and Restrictions 4
System Requirements 5
Feeder Diagram 6
Slide Original Holder Diagram 7
Mounting and Unmounting the Slide Feeder 8
Mounting the Feeder 8
Unmounting the Feeder 15
Loading Slides 18
Loading Directly into the Feeder 18
Using a Second Magazine 19
Scanning with the Slide Feeder 22
Batch Scanning with 3f 22
Scanning Individual Slides 25
Troubleshooting 28
Aligning the Feeder 30
Checking the Alignment 30
Correcting the Alignment 30
Preparing the Feeder for Transport 32
Preventive Maintenance 33
Disposal 33
Technical Information 34
Specications 34
CE Declaration 35

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Introduction
e Slide Feeder is an optional accessory for Flextight 949 Scanners. It
enables you to use your scanner to load individual slides and to batch
scan up to 50 slides at a time. It features a removable magazine, which
enables operators to scan one magazine while a second magazine is being
loaded.
While in use, the Slide Feeder loads slides one at a time from the
magazine and into the scanner, where light is shown through the slide
and the image is scanned to your computer. e mechanism itself
is similar to those typically used in slide projectors that have linear
magazines. is process is repeated until all selected slides have been
scanned.
is manual provides important information about using the Slide
Feeder for your Flextight 949 Scanner.
Important Warnings and Restrictions
Read all of the included documentation before attempting to install
and use the Slide Feeder.
Never mount or unmount the Slide Feeder when the scanner is
switched on.
Always use the standard, soware-guided procedure when mounting
or unmounting the Slide Feeder from your scanner. See “Mounting
and Unmounting the Slide Feeder” on page 8 for details.
Keep the original box in which the Slide Feeder was delivered to you.
is box is made of sturdy cardboard and includes a foam lining
custom cut to hold the Slide Feeder safely and securely. Always store
the Slide Feeder in this box when you are not using it. If you must
return the Feeder to Hasselblad for service, you must use this box for
shipping or the shipment will be refused. See “Preparing the Slide
Feeder for Storage and Transport” on page 32 for instructions.
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Install the scanner and Slide Feeder in a location where they are not
accessible by children. e units contain small openings and moving
parts that can cause injury.
Do not touch the Slide Feeder while the magazine is moving.
Do not touch the originals or the original holder during scanning.
When you switch on the scanner with the Slide Feeder attached, the
unit move the Feeder into its “home” position if it is not already there.
Do not touch the Slide Feeder while the magazine is moving.
When using the Slide Feeder, a huge amount of data is oen
generated. Be sure to allocate ample hard disk space for scanned
images.
Before servicing the scanner and/or Slide Feeder, remove the power
supply from the mains (unplug the scanner). It is not sucient simply
to press the on/o button on the scanner.
System Requirements
For Macintosh Users
Flextight 949 Scanner
A computer running Mac OS 10.2.1 or later
FlexColor 4.0.2 or later for Mac OS
For Windows Users
Flextight 949 Scanner
A computer running Windows 2000 or XP
FlexColor 4.0.2 or later for Windows
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Feeder Diagram
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C
D
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B
E
G
Figure 1: Features of the Slide Feeder
Magazine drawer clasp: holds the drawer closed; to open the drawer,
pull here and swing down.
Slide holder supports: support the slide holder and guide it into the
scanner.
Magazine drawer with magazine and slides mounted: this is where
your slides are held until they are scanned. e magazine holds up to
50 slides.
Magazine drawer hinge: when you open the magazine drawer, it
rotates around this hinge. e drawer can also be removed by pulling
it away from this hinge, thereby enabling you to change magazines.
Power Indicator (Green): Remains lit when ready to scan; ashes
when the scanner is switched on.
Motor Drive Indicator (Yellow): Lights when the scanner is
positioning the original holder, loading a new original or positioning
the optics.
Scan Indicator (Red): Lights when scanning. Do not touch the
scanner or Slide Feeder while this indicator is lit. If the light is
ashing when not scanning, then an error has occurred—please
contact your Flextight dealer for assistance.
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Slide Original Holder Diagram
A
C
D
E
F
B
Figure 2: Slide original holder features
Loading tab: is tab must face into the scanner. A magnet inside the
scanner grabs the holder here.
White calibration slot: Before each scan, the scanner makes a white
calibration through this opening.
Tension springs: ensure that each slide is positioned correctly as it
loads into the holder.
Slide clasp: grabs each slide from the magazine.
Flexible back plate: this exible metal plate is wrapped onto the
internal virtual drum of the scanner.
Rigid top plate: this rigid plate holds and supports the slide.
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Mounting and Unmounting
the Slide Feeder
e procedures for both mounting and unmounting the Feeder to/
from your scanner require that you use the soware-guided procedure
described below, which ensures that the mechanical pars of the scanner
and Feeder are correctly aligned for each step. Always use this soware
feature when you need to mount or unmount the Feeder. Otherwise, you
may damage your Feeder and/or scanner. Also, the unmount procedure
makes sure that the Feeder is correctly positioned for storage in its
original box.
Important notice! Never mount or unmount the feeder with power switched
on. It can cause damage to both scanner and feeder!
Mounting the Slide Feeder
Always use the procedure below to mount the feeder:
If you have not already done so, set up your Flextight 949 Scanner,
connect it to your computer and install the FlexColor soware as
described in your scanner and soware user manuals. Conrm that
the scanner is working correctly by making a test scan using one of
the standard original holders.
If there is still an original holder mounted inside the scanner, then
remove it. Close the light table, if it is open, by liing its front edge.
See your scanner manual for instructions.
Position the Flextight 949 Scanner so that its front edge is aligned
with the edge of your table. e Slide Feeder will hang over the edge
of the table when it is mounted.
Make sure the scanner is turned on and launch the FlexColor
soware. If FlexColor is already running, then quit and restart the
program.
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Select Maintenance > Feeder from the FlexColor menu bar. e
Feeder window opens.
Click on the Mount button.
e Mount feeder window opens, which guides you through each
step of preparing the scanner for the Feeder. e procedure here in
this manual also describes each step.
Click on the Continue button.
e scanner then positions itself to accept the Feeder and shuts itself
down. e Mount feeder window updates with new instructions.
Get the Slide Feeder and study its back panel. Locate the connector
(A) and two mounting pins (B) as shown in Figure 3 below.
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B
Figure 3: Back panel of the Slide Feeder, showing
the electrical connector (A) and mounting pins (B).
Li the batch-feeder panel on the front of the Flextight 949 Scanner
and locate the connector (A) and two mounting holes (B) inside
the scanner, as shown in Figure 4 below. ese match the pins and
connector of the Feeder.
Figure 4: Flextight 949 Scanner with the batch-feeder panel open,
showing the electrical connector (A) and mounting holes (B).
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Grasp the Slide Feeder rmly with one hand while holding the batch-
scan door open on the scanner with your other hand. Align the pins
and connector on the back of the Feeder with the holes and connector
inside the scanner. Gently press the Feeder down and in place,
making sure that the Feeder sits rmly and has a good connection
with the connector.
Turn on the scanner by pressing its on/o switch.
FlexColor detects that the scanner has been turned back on. e
Mount feeder window updates with new instructions.
Click on Continue in the Mount feeder window.
e scanner repositions its drum and then the Mount feeder window
updates again, asking you to mount the holder.
Open the magazine drawer by grasping it at the top and pulling it
down. It rotates forward on its hinge (B) and then stops, exposing the
magazine (C) with magazine drawer top (D) facing out (see Figure 5,
below). Note also the original-holder supports (A); this is where you
will insert the slide holder later in this procedure.
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B
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C
D
Figure 5: e Slide Feeder attached to a scanner and with its magazine
drawer open, showing the original-holder supports (A), drawer hinge
(B), magazine (C) and drawer top (D).
Take the slide holder and position it with the heavy metal plate facing
up and the tab facing into the scanner. Hold it with both hands,
grasping its lower right and lower le corners respectively as shown in
Figure 6.
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Figure 6: Inserting the Slide original holder.
Position the Slide holder on the two supports extending from the
front of the Slide Feeder and slide the holder into the scanner. A
magnet inside the scanner will grab the holder. Gently press the
holder into the scanner to make sure it is fully inserted. Do not force
it.
Go back to your computer and click on Done in the Mount feeder
window. e scanner draws the holder inside and sets the drum in the
“parked” position. You then return to the Feeder window, in which
the Drum position and Feeder position menus are now active.
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Click on Done to close the Feeder window.
Close the magazine drawer by rotating it up and pressing it into place
so that the metal clasp clicks in it at the top.
e Slide Feeder is mounted and ready for use.
Figure 7: Flextight scanner with the Slide Feeder
attached and ready for use.
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Unmounting the Slide Feeder
To unmount the feeder, you must always use the soware-guided
procedure below to ensure that the scanner drum and the magazine
drawer are positioned correctly before detaching.
Turn on the scanner and launch the FlexColor soware.
Select Maintenance > Feeder from the menu bar.
e Feeder window opens.
Press the Unmount button. e feeder will move the slide magazine
drawer into storage position
FlexColor displays the Mount feeder window.
As instructed in the window, open the magazine drawer by grasping
it at the top and pulling it down. en click Continue to go on to the
next step.
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e Mount feeder window updates with new instructions.
As instructed in the window, remove the holder from the scanner
with both hands, grasping the le and right extended corners, and
gently pull it out and away from the scanner as shown in Figure 8,
below. Put the holder away in a safe place.
Figure 8: Removing the slide original holder.
When you have removed the holder, click Continue in the Mount
feeder window. e scanner then shuts down.
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e Mount feeder window updates with new instructions.
Close the magazine drawer by rotating it up and pressing it into place
so that the metal clasp holds it at the top. Unmount the feeder and
place it in it’s original packaging.
Click on Done in the Mount feeder window.
Open the scanner light table and switch on the power.
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Loading Slides
Depending on your work load and preferred working method, you
might decide to load slides directly into the Feeder, or to work using two
(or more) magazines, lling one magazine while the other one is being
scanned.
Loading Directly into the Feeder
Open the magazine drawer by grasping it at the top and pulling it
down. It rotates forward on its hinge (B) and then stops, exposing the
magazine (C) with magazine drawer top (D) facing out (see Figure 9,
below).
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D
Figure 9: e Slide Feeder with its magazine drawer open, showing
the original-holder supports (A), drawer hinge (B), magazine (C) and
drawer top (D).
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Remove any slides that you have already scanned. en, starting at
the front/top of the magazine, load new slides in the order in which
you would like to scan them. When standing in front of the scanner,
position each slide with the top pointing up and with any text
showing forward (not in mirror image).
Work your way towards the back of the magazine until you have
mounted all of the slides you want to scan or until there are no slots
le. Usually, you should not skip any slots; however, if you would like
to scan the magazine in two or more dierent batches, then leave two
empty slots between each batch. Single empty slots will be ignored.
Close the magazine drawer by rotating it up and pressing it into place
so that the metal clasp holds it at the top.
Using a Second Magazine
Load your extra magazine with slides. Start at the front of the
magazine (the side the slots lean towards) and load new slides in
the order in which you would like to scan them. Position each slide
with the top pointing up and with any text showing forward (not in
mirror image) as you look from the front of the magazine. Usually,
you should not skip any slots when loading slides into the magazine;
however, if you would like to scan the magazine in two or more
dierent batches, then leave two empty slots between each batch.
Single empty slots will be ignored.
Go to your scanner and open the magazine drawer by grasping it at
the top and pulling it down. It rotates forward on its hinge (B) and
then stops, exposing the magazine (C) with magazine drawer top (D)
facing out (see Figure 9, above).
e magazine drawer can be removed from its hinge. Do this now by
grabbing the bottom of the Slide Feeder near the hinge with one hand
and grasping the magazine drawer with the other hand. Hold the
drawer from below and about halfway up (see Figure 10, next page).
Use the hand that is holding the Feeder to keep the Feeder steady
while using your other hand to pull the drawer straight away from the
Feeder; rocking gently from le to right can help loosen it. e drawer
will come free from its hinge.
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Figure 10: Removing the magazine drawer from its hinge.
Place the drawer at on a table with its magazine facing up.
Using both hands, pinch the four corners of the magazine together (is
shown in Figure 11 below) until you are able to li the magazine away
from the drawer.
Figure 11: Pinch the magazine at its four corners (as indicated by the
arrows) to free it from the magazine drawer.
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