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User’s Guide
Imacon Flextight Photo
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©2000 Imacon A/S. All rights reserved.
Imacon Flextight Photo UserÕs Guide
The 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 Imacon A/S. Imacon A/S.
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this
manual.
Imacon A/S. assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as
a result of using Imacon software or products.
Imacon, ColorFlex and FlexTight are trademarks of Imacon A/S. Adobe and Adobe Photo-
shop are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. Macintosh, Mac OS and ColorSync are regis-
tered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Printed in Denmark.
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Hardware Reference—Flextight Photo
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Warnings and Restrictions 6
System Requirements 7
IBM PC-Compatibles 7
Macintosh 7
Front Panel 8
Back Panel & Connectors 9
Setting up the Scanner 10
Environmental Requirements 10
Electrical Requirements 10
Installation Procedure 11
Operating Instructions 13
True Optical Resolutions 14
The Light Tube 16
Orientation of the Light Tube 16
Replacing the Light Tube 16
Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner 17
Disposal 17
Technical Specifications 18
FCC Notice 19
CE - Declaration of conformity 20
Index
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Hardware ReferenceÑFlextight Photo
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Hardware Reference—
Flextight Photo
This part provides important information about using your Flextight
Photo scanner. Topics include:
¥
Important warnings and restrictions
¥ System requirements
¥ Installation instructions
¥ Labelled diagrams of the front panel, rear panel, and internal struc-
ture of the Flextight Photo scanner
¥ Environmental requirements
¥ Electrical requirements
¥ Operating instructions
¥ Special considerations for scanning 35mm originals
¥ Maintenance advice
¥ Disposal instructions
¥ Technical speciÞcations
¥ Declarations of FCC and CE regulation conformity
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Warnings and Restrictions
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Warnings and Restrictions
¥ Read all of the included documentation before attempting to install
and use the scanner.
¥ Do not touch the originals and/or the original holder while scan-
ning.
¥ Do not start scanning or previewing until an original holder with an
original has been mounted.
¥ The original holder is only to be mounted or removed when the
drum is in the load position.
¥ When you turn on the scanner, the drum will roll to the load posi-
tion, if it is not there already. Do not touch the scanner while the
drum is rotating.
¥ Do not place your Þngers or any other object into the scanner while
it is connected to power.
¥ Before servicing or opening the scanner, the power supply must be
disconnected from the mains (unplugged). It is not sufÞcient simply
to press the on/off button.
¥ Install the scanner in a location where children can not get to it. It
contains small openings and moving parts that can cause injury.
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System Requirements
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System Requirements
IBM PC-Compatibles
¥ Minimum Pentium 166 MHz processor
¥ Windows 3.11, Windows 95/98, or Windows NT.
¥ Windows 98 or NT 5 is required for scanning to CMYK and color
management (ICC proÞle) support.
¥ Minimum 64 MB system RAM
¥ Screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with true colors (24 bits)
¥ Mouse or other pointing device
¥ SCSI interface
¥ Adaptec EZ-SCSI version 4 or later
¥ Minimum available hard disk space of 200 MB
Macintosh
¥ Minimum Power PC processor
¥ Mac OS 7.5 or higher (8.5.1 or higher recommended)
¥ Minimum 40 MB system RAM (64 MB or more recommended).
¥ Screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with true colors (24 bits)
¥ SCSI interface
¥ Minimum available hard disk space of 200 MB
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Front Panel
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Front Panel
A Original Holder Clasp : all original holders slide into a slot here
and are held in place by a magnetic clasp.
B Power Switch : press here to turn the unit on or off.
C Light Table : helps you to align your originals.
D Light Table Door: fold this panel down to scan; fold it back up to
keep dust from entering the scanner and to keep it out of the way.
Figure 1: Front panel features of Flextight Photo
B
A
C
D
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Back Panel & Connectors
A SCSI Address Selector : to assign an address, use a screwdriver to
aim the arrow at an address number.Use only 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Do
not use 7, 8, or 9. See Figure 3 for a detailed illustration.
B Power Cable Socket : plug the power cable into this socket.
C SCSI Port 1 : plug a SCSI cable here and connect it to your com-
puter. Most SCSI devices include two identical SCSI connectors. Fit
the last unit in the SCSI chain with a terminator on its free connec-
tor.
D SCSI Port 2 : identical to SCSI Port 1.
Figure 2: Back panel features of Flextight Photo
B
A
C
D
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Setting up the Scanner
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Setting up the Scanner
Environmental Requirements
Install the scanner in a location that fulÞls the following requirements:
¥ Keep the scanner away from sources of heat, such as direct sunlight
or a radiator. Warm temperatures will degrade the quality of your
scansÑfor best results, work in a cool environment.
¥ The scanner must be operated away from sources of strong electro-
magnetic interference. Although the scanner complies with all regu-
lations governing electromagnetic immunity and Imacon has taken
every reasonable step to make the unit immune to electromagnetic
interference, it is still a precision electronic device so strong radio
waves can interfere with your scans.
¥ The surface on which the scanner is placed must be stable and free
from vibrations. If the scanner is shaken or moved while scanning,
your results may be affected.
¥ If the scanner has been in a colder environment (e.g. outside or in
storage) just before you set it up in a warmer room, then wait about
two hours before using itÑotherwise, condensation may form,
which will prevent the scanner from operating correctly.
¥ Avoid using the scanner in areas where there is a high level of dust
(such as in a workshop).
¥ To prevent dust from getting into the scanner, always close the light
table door when the scanner is not in use.
Electrical Requirements
The Flextight Photo power supply requires a mains voltage of between
100 and 240 V AC at a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. This is within the nor-
mal wall-socket power standards of most countries. Do not attempt to
use Flextight Photo with any power source that supplies electricity
using speciÞcations out of this range.
The scanner and all devices attached to the scanner (computer, monitor,
SCSI devices, etc.) must be grounded (i.e. use a three-point electrical
connection).
Note that the power supply may emit a low hissing sound when
plugged in but not connected to the scanner. This is normal and will not
damage the power supply or scanner.
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Setting up the Scanner
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Installation Procedure
1. Unpack your scanner and place it on a table near your computer
with the front side (the side with the red button) facing away from
you. Make sure that the location you choose meets all of the
requirements outlined above for temperature, stability, and electro-
magnetic interference.
2.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that your scanner, your computer and all
devices connected to the SCSI chain are switched off. You can dam-
age your equipment if you make or break SCSI connections to or
from units that are turned on.
3. Locate the connectors in the recessed area located at the bottom of
the back of the scanner. You will see two SCSI connectors and a
round power connector (see ÒBack Panel & ConnectorsÓ on
page 9).
4.
IMPORTANT: On the back of the scanner is a small dial, which is
used for setting the SCSI address for the scanner (see Figure 3).
Make sure that each device in your SCSI chain has been assigned a
different SCSI address. If necessary, use small screwdriver adjust
the wheel so that it points to a new address for the scanner. Use
only 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Do not use 7, 8, or 9.
5. Connect a SCSI cable to one of the SCSI connectors on your scan-
ner. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer or to the
last SCSI device in your chain.
6. Make sure your SCSI chain is terminated correctly. This means that
the empty connector on the last device in your SCSI chain must be
Þtted with a terminator. If your chain is not terminated, your com-
puter system may not work properly.
Figure 3: SCSI address selector
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7. Connect the round connector from your power supply to the round
socket on the back of the scanner.
8. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the wall socket you are planning to
use meets the electrical requirements outlined above.
Plug the Flextight Photo power supply into a wall socket. Note that
the power supply may emit a low buzzing sound when plugged in.
This is normal and will not damage the power supply or scanner.
9. Turn the scanner around so that the side with the red button is fac-
ing you as you sit at your computer.
10. Press the red power button on the front of the scanner to turn it on.
11. Your system is assembled. Turn on your computer and install the
ColorFlex image scanning software.
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Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions
1. Install the scanner as described above. Install the software on your
computer as described in the tutorial. Turn on the scanner by press-
ing the red button on the front panel.
2. Select the magnetic original holder that matches your original. The
original must completely Þll the hole with no edges showing. Also,
no edges of the original must extend past the outer edges of the
holder.
3. Place the original holder with the slotted tab facing into the scan-
ner.
4. Slide the holder gently into the slot at the top of the light table. It
will slip about 1/2 cm (1/4 inch) into a slot at the top of the light
table. Do not press too hard. It slips in very easily and is held in
place by a magnet. To remove the holder, simply slide it back out.
5. Lift the top layer of the original holder and place your original with
the emulsion side down. The original must completely Þll the hole
with no edges showing and with a minimum overlap of 2mm
along each edge. Also, no edges of the original must extend past
the outer edges of the holder. Use the light table to help line up the
image.
6. Lay the top layer of the holder down ßat over the original. The top
layer is magnetic, which will hold the original fast.
7. Go to your computer and run the scanning software. Follow the
directions given in the ÒQuick-Start TutorialÓ and ÒSoftware Refer-
enceÓ parts of this manual to take a preview, make settings, and
take the Þnal scan.
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True Optical Resolutions
The chart below shows the true optical resolutions (in dpi) available
with each of the original holders. When you scan at one of the resolu-
tion settings listed, one pixel in the scannerÕs image sensor maps
directly to one pixel in the Þnal image. If you use a resolution setting
other than those listed in Table 1, then interpolation (resizing) must be
applied.
To avoid activating the resizer then select a zoom setting that gives one
of the results listed in Table 1. When resizing is used, the scans take
longer and image quality is reduced slightly. The impact this has on the
image quality will vary according to the amount of interpolation
required and the contents of your original.
Original
Resolution (DPI)
Max 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/6 1/12
24x36 3200 1600 1067 800 533 267
36x24 3200 1600 1067 800 533 267
60x60 3200 1600 1067 800 533 267
60x90 3200 1600 1067 800 533 267
60x120 3200 1600 1067 800 533 267
Table 1: True optical resolutions
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Example : For an output resolution of 300 dpi, take the true resolution
shown in Table 1, divide by 300 dpi and multiply by 100%. Enter the
result in the
Zoom Þeld in the main ColorFlex window.
Note that when the
Zoom Þeld is set to an appropriate value for the
selected original size (as shown in the table above), then the
DPI pop-
up menu shows an underline beneath each setting that will result in a
scan taken with a true resolution (no interpolation).
Original
Zoom Setting
Max Resolution 1/2
Res.
1/3
Res.
1/4
Res.
1/6
Res.
1/12
Res.
24x36
= 1067%
533% 356% 266% 178% 89%
36x24 1067% 533% 356% 266% 178% 89%
60x60 1067% 533% 356% 266% 178% 89%
60x90 1067% 533% 356% 266% 178% 89%
60x120 1067% 533% 356% 266% 178% 89%
Table 2: Zoom settings for true optical resolution at 300 dpi output
3200
300
----------- 100%´
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The Light Tube
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The Light Tube
Orientation of the Light Tube
FlexTight Photo contains a light tube that illuminates your originals
while scanning. The light tube is Þtted with a reßective sleeve, which
must be aligned correctly inside the scanner. The sleeve helps direct the
light to achieve maximum illumination of the original. When you
replace the light tube, you must make sure the sleeve is aligned cor-
rectly.
Some times, the sleeve is glued into place when the scanner is Þrst
shipped from the factory, but when you replace a light tube, the sleeve
will not be glued; it will be tight so that it can not slip freely, but you
will be able to rotate it manually if you try. The correct orientation of
the sleeve is shown in Figure 4.
Replacing the Light Tube
If your scans are suddenly coming out black (or all white if you are
scanning negatives), then your light tube may be burned out or mis-
aligned.
To replace a tube:
1. Order a replacement lamp from Imacon. It is an OSRAM L 6W/12-
950 Lumilux De Luxe Daylight (5400K) lamp with a customized
reßective sleeve.
2. Turn off and unplug the scanner.
Figure 4: Light sleeve alignment, as seen from the left side of the scanner.
Transmission Lamp
Align the sleeve with the
pins as shown. Note that
the long top slot should line
up between the two pins.
Illuminate CCD
Illuminate
light table
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3. Use the allen key that came with your scanner to remove the
screws located at each of the four corners of the bottom panel of the
scanner. Remove the bottom panel and put it and the screws aside.
4. The lamp is clearly visibleÑit is the long tube immediately behind
the bottom panel. Hold each end of the lamp between your thumb
and index Þnger. Rotate the lamp until it comes free and pull it
away from the scanner. Note that the lamp sockets allow the tube
to be rotated all the way around, but they click into position at each
quarter turn. The lamp is locked in place in all but one of these four
positions, so you may need to try up to three positions before the
lamp comes free.
5. Install a new lamp following the reverse of the procedure you used
to remove it. Make sure the sleeve is aligned correctly with the
scanner as shown in Figure 4. Rotate the lamp and/or adjust the
sleeve as necessary.
6. Replace the bottom panel.
Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner
If the external surface of the scanner becomes dirty, then clean it with a
damp cloth. Be careful not to get any moisture inside the scanner or on
any of the connectors. Do not use alcohol or other solvents.
Disposal
If you need to dispose of the scanner, it must be delivered to the local
waste plant.
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Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
Power Connector:
1: GND
2: GND
3: 5V DC, 1.2A
4: -15V DC, 0.2A
5: 15V DC, 1.5A
Power Consumption
Max. 30W during operation
Recommended Power Supply
Proteq PUP55-32
Power Requirements
100-240V AC, 1.3A, 50-60Hz
Earth connection necessary
Interface to Computer
SCSI-2 (ANSI X3.131)
Front Panel
One multifunction switch (on/off switch)
Noise Generation
£ 55 dB @ 1m when scanning
Drum Force
< 1kg (2.2lbs)
Operating Environment
Temperature: 10 ° C-35 ° C (50 ° F-95 ° F)
Humidity: 20%-80%RH (no condensation).
Storage Environment
Temperature: 0°C-50°C (32°F-122°F)
Relative humidity: 20%-80%RH (no condensation)
Originals
Transparencies: from 35mm to 60x180 mm, £1mm thick
Lamp type
OSRAM L 6W/12-950 Lumilux De Luxe Daylight (5400K)
Dimensions
Height: 30 cm (11")
Width: 24 cm (9.5")
Depth: 26 cm (10.2")
Weight
7 kg (15.5 lbs)
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5
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