imacon Flextight Progression User manual
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Flextight Progression
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User’s Guide
Imacon Flextight Progression
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©2000 Imacon ApS. All rights reserved.
Imacon Flextight Progression 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 ApS. Imacon ApS.
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this
manual.
Imacon ApS. 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 ApS. 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
Important Warnings and Restrictions
6
General 6
When using the Drum 6
When using the Flatbed 6
System Requirements
7
IBM PC-Compatibles 7
Macintosh 7
Front Panel and Drum Loader
8
Flatbed Drawer
9
Back Panel & Connectors
10
Setting up the Scanner
11
Environmental Requirements 11
Electrical Requirements 11
Installation Procedure 12
Removing and Replacing the Electrostatic Plate
13
Removing the Electrostatic Plate 13
Replacing the Electrostatic Plate 14
Operating Instructions
16
Using the Drum 16
Scanning Thin Reflectives with the Flatbed 17
Scanning Batches and Thick Reflectives with the Flatbed 19
True Optical Resolutions
21
Portrait Versus Landscape for 35mm
23
Calibrating the Scanner
25
Focus Calibration 25
White Calibration for Reflectives 27
CCD Calibration 28
Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner
30
Cleaning the Electrostatic Plate
30
Cleaning the Glass Plates
31
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Hardware Reference—Flextight
Progression
This part provides important information about using your Flextight
Progression scanner. Topics include:
¥
Important warnings and restrictions
¥ System requirements
¥ Installation instructions
¥ Labeled diagrams of the front panel, rear panel, and internal struc-
ture of the Flextight Progression scanner
¥ Environmental requirements
¥ Electrical requirements
¥ Operating instructions
¥ Special considerations for scanning 35mm originals
¥ Calibration instructions
¥ Maintenance advice
¥ Instructions for preparing the scanner for transportation
¥ Disposal instructions
¥ Technical speciÞcations
¥ Declarations of FCC and CE regulation conformity
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Important Warnings and Restrictions
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Important Warnings and Restrictions
General
¥ Read all of the included documentation before attempting to install
and use the scanner.
¥ Before shipping the scanner, always place the scanner into drum
scanning mode and replace the protective packaging material. See
ÒPreparing the Scanner for TransportÓ on page 37 for instructions.
¥ 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 a wall socket.
¥ Install the scanner in a location where children can not get to it. It
contains small openings and moving parts that can cause injury.
¥ The scanner contains glass plates, which can shatter if abused, creat-
ing dangerous sharp edges. Take care not to break the plates.
¥ Make sure that you install the scanner in a place that meets all of the
requirements given in ÒEnvironmental RequirementsÓ on page 11
and ÒElectrical RequirementsÓ on page 11.
When using the Drum
¥ Do not touch the originals or the original holder during the scan.
¥ Do not start scanning or previewing a transparency until an original
holder with an original has been mounted.
¥ A ßexible original holder is only to be mounted or removed when
the drum is in the load position.
¥ Do not touch the scanner while the drum is rotating.
When using the Flatbed
¥ Do not attempt to scan any original thicker than 10mm. If you do,
the glass plates may break as the ßatbed is drawn into the scanner
during the scan.
¥ Do not touch the drawer during the scan.
¥ Do not block the drawer when it is moving.
¥ Do not try to move the upper part of the drawer manually. Use only
the ßatbed button on the front panel.
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¥ 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.
¥ Do not fold or bend the electrostatic plate. It contains sensitive elec-
tronic components that may be destroyed if stressed.
¥ If you need to clean the electrostatic plate, use clean water only. It is
possible to destroy its ability to hold your originals if you use harsh
solvents or detergents.
System Requirements
IBM PC-Compatibles
¥ Minimum Pentium 166 MHz processor
¥ Windows 95/98, Windows NT or Windows 2000.
¥ Windows 98 or Windows 2000 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 (8.6 or higher recommended)
¥ Minimum 64 MB available RAM.
¥ 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 and Drum Loader
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Front Panel and Drum Loader
A Light Table
: helps you to align your originals.
B Original Holder Clasp
: the ßexible original holders slide into a slot
here and are held in place by a magnetic clasp.
C Power Indicator (Green)
: Remains lit when ready to scan. At
power-up, the light blinks to indicate that Þrmware must be loaded
(it will be loaded automatically when you run ColorFlex).
D Power/Cancel/Reset Button:
This button has several functions:
¥ Provided the main power switch on the back panel is switched
on (see ÒBack Panel & ConnectorsÓ on page 10), this button will
turn the scanner on or off.
¥ If the scanner is currently working (making a scan or moving
the ßatbed drawer), this button will cancel the action, but not
turn off the scanner.
¥ If the scanner is not responding, press and hold this button for
three seconds to reset and turn off the scanner.
E Zoom Indicator (Yellow)
: lights while the scanner is repositioning
the optics to scan in a new format.
F Drawer Button:
press here to open and close the ßatbed drawer. If
the drawer is already in motion, this button cancels the action.
G Busy Indicator (Red)
: lights when scanning. If blinking when not
scanning, then an error existsÑplease contact your Flextight dealer
for assistance.
H Flexible Holder Guides
: all ßexible holders Þt between two rails to
keep them straight.
Figure 1: Front panel features
B
F
C
G
A
H
D
E
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Flatbed Drawer
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Flatbed Drawer
A Flatbed Working Light
: provides light for use when positioning
your originals on the ßatbed.
B Electrostatic Plate
: holds thin reßective originals in place. Remove
this plate to scan thick reßectives or a large number of transparan-
cies.
C Electrostatic Plate Door
: swing this door down to place or remove
the electrostatic plate.
D Drawer Support Handle
: To use the ßatbed, grab this handle and
pull the drawer support all the way out. Then press the drawer
button to open the ßatbed (see ÒFront Panel and Drum LoaderÓ on
page 8).
E Electrostatic Field Button and Light
: The button switches the elec-
trostatic Þeld on and off. The light turns on to indicate when you
have activated the electrostatic Þeld.
F Lift Point
: A gap behind the front plate on both sides of the drawer
enables you to insert your index Þngers to swing down the electro-
static plate door or lift the top glass plate.
Figure 2: Flatbed drawer features
A
B
C
F
ED
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Back Panel & Connectors
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Back Panel & Connectors
A Power Switch
: Use this switch to turn the scanner on or off.
B Power Cable Socket
: plug the power cable into this socket.
C Fuse Drawer
: pull out this drawer to change the fuse, if necessary.
There is space inside the fuse drawer for a spare fuse. A spare fuse
is included in this space when the scanner is delivered. We recom-
mend that you purchase and install a new spare after you use the
existing spare. It is a T2.5A fuse.
D SCSI-2 Connectors
: plug a SCSI cable into one of these sockets and
connect the other end to your computer. As with most SCSI
devices, the scanner includes two identical SCSI connectors. Fit the
last unit in the SCSI chain with a terminator on its free connector.
E SCSI Address Selector
: to assign an address, use a screwdriver to
aim the arrow at an address number.Use only 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Do
not use 7, 8, 9, or 0.
Figure 3: Rear panel connectors
E
D
A
B
C
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Setting up the Scanner
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Setting up the Scanner
Environmental Requirements
¥ The surface on which the scanner is placed must be ßat, stable and
free from vibrations. If the scanner is shaken or moved while scan-
ning, your results may be affected.
¥ The scanner must be placed in an area that provides plenty of room
for the ßatbed drawer to extend without hitting anything or block-
ing a passageway, such as a door.
¥ 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.
¥ 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).
¥ Always keep the ßatbed and support drawer closed when you are
not using the scanner.
Electrical Requirements
The scanner requires a mains voltage of between 100 and 240 V AC at a
frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. This is within the normal wall-socket power
standards of most countries. Do not attempt to use Flextight 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).
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Installation Procedure
IMPORTANT
: Before you start to set up your scanner, make sure that
your scanner, your computer and all devices connected to the SCSI
chain are switched off. You can damage your equipment if you make or
break SCSI connections to or from units that are turned on.
1. Unpack your scanner and place it on a table near your computer.
Make sure that the location you choose meets all of the require-
ments outlined above for drawer clearance, temperature, stability,
and electromagnetic interference.
2. Keep the packaging material that came with your scannerÑespe-
cially the bubble plastic and cardboard support for the ßatbed (do
not pop the bubbles in the bubble plastic). You must replace this
packaging material if you later need to transport the scanner (see
ÒPreparing the Scanner for TransportÓ on page 37).
3. Locate the connectors in the recessed area located at the back of the
scanner. You will see two SCSI connectors and a standard power
socket (see ÒBack Panel & ConnectorsÓ on page 10).
4.
IMPORTANT
: On the back of the scanner is a small dial, which is
used for setting the SCSI address for the scanner. 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. Use only 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Do not use
7, 8, 9, or 0.
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
Figure 4: SCSI address selector
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Þtted with a terminator. If your chain is not terminated, your com-
puter system may not work properly.
7. Plug the power cable into the standard power 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 in ÒElectrical
RequirementsÓ on page 11.
9. Plug the other end of the power cord into a compatible wall socket.
10. Press the rear power switch to apply power to the scanner (it is
located at the back of the scanner as shown in Figure 3). This places
the scanner in standby mode.
11. Press the power button on the front panel (shown in Figure 1) to
turn on the scanner. The green light starts ßashing. This means that
no Þrmware has been downloaded yet. It will be downloaded auto-
matically later when you Þrst run the ColorFlex software.
12. Your system is assembled. Turn on your computer and install the
ColorFlex image scanning software.
Removing and Replacing the Electrostatic Plate
Remove the electrostatic plate in the ßatbed drawer only when you
want to use the batch-transparency or thick-original scanning features.
WARNING
: Do not fold or bend the electrostatic plate. It contains sen-
sitive electronic components that may be destroyed if stressed.
Removing the Electrostatic Plate
1. Pull out the ßatbed support as far as it will go by pulling on the
drawer support handle shown in Figure 2.
2. Press the drawer button (shown in Figure 1). The ßatbed drawer
opens automatically.
IMPORTANT
: if a problem occurs when the drawer is opening
(such as an obstruction), you can stop the drawer by pressing the
drawer button again.
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3. Swing down the electrostatic plate door (shown in Figure 2) by
placing your index Þngers into the left- and right-side gaps behind
the door and pulling forward.
4. Lift the electrostatic plate up and away from the scanner. Place it
someplace safe. Be careful not to bend or fold the plate.
5. Close the electrostatic plate door again.
Replacing the Electrostatic Plate
1. If the ßatbed drawer is closed, press the drawer button (shown in
Figure 1). The ßatbed drawer opens automatically.
IMPORTANT
: if a problem occurs when the drawer is opening
(such as an obstruction), you can stop the drawer by pressing the
drawer button again.
2. Open the electrostatic plate door (shown in Figure 2) by placing
your index Þngers into the gap behind the door and pulling for-
ward.
3. Lay the electrostatic plate down over the glass plate. Be careful not
to bend or fold the plate.
4. Make sure the contact pins (labeled
A
in Figure 5) slip into the
sockets in the electrostatic plate.
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5. Close the electrostatic plate door.
Figure 5: Replacing the electrostatic plate. The contact pins (A) must
enter the holes in the electrostatic plate.
A
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Operating Instructions
Using the Drum
The best way to scan transparencies is to use a ßexible original holder
and the drum at the top of the scanner. This enables Flextight to scan
the original without glass plates coming between the sensor and the
original. However, you can only scan between one and four (depending
on format) transparent originals at a time this way).
1. Select the magnetic original holder that matches your original. The
original must completely Þll the hole with no edges showing.
2. Place the original holder between the guide rails with the slotted
tab facing into the scanner (see Figure 1 and Figure 6).
3. 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 the slot. 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.
4. As shown in Figure 6, 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 may extend past the outer edges of the holder. Use the
light table to help position the image.
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5. Lay the top layer of the holder down ßat over the original. The top
layer is magnetic, which will hold the original fast.
6. Go to your computer and run the scanning software. Follow the
directions given in the ColorFlex software manual to set the origi-
nal format, take a preview, make settings, and take the Þnal scan.
Scanning Thin Reflectives with the Flatbed
The best way to scan reßectives is to use the electrostatic plate. This
holds the original Þrmly and does not require glass plates, which could
otherwise interfere between the original and the light sensor. However,
you can only use the electrostatic plate for thin (up to 0.5 mm) originals.
1. Pull out the ßatbed support as far as it will go by pulling on the
drawer support handle shown in Figure 2.
2. Press the drawer button (shown in Figure 1). The ßatbed drawer
opens automatically.
IMPORTANT
: if a problem occurs when the drawer is opening
(such as an obstruction), you can stop the drawer by pressing the
drawer button again.
3. If necessary, replace the electrostatic plate as described in ÒReplac-
ing the Electrostatic PlateÓ on page 14.
Figure 6: Mounting a transparency in a ßexible original holder for
drum scanning
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4. Position your original (or originals) on the electrostatic plate, using
the printed markings as a guide. Note that by placing your origi-
nals along the center of the plate, you will be able to use the highest
possible resolution setting, which is dependent on the width of
your original (see Figure 7).
5. Press the electrostatic Þeld button (shown in Figure 2). Your origi-
nals will be ÒsuckedÓ into place.
6. Go to your computer and run the scanning software. Follow the
directions given in the ColorFlex software manual to set the origi-
nal format, take a preview, make settings, and take the Þnal scan.
7. When you have Þnished scanning, remove your original and press
the drawer button again. The top layer of the ßatbed drawer is
automatically drawn back into the scanner, leaving the drawer sup-
port extended. Gently press the drawer support into the scanner.
Figure 7: Aligning originals on the ßatbed
Align originals
along the
center of the
ßatbed. Nar-
row originals
can be scanned
at higher resolutions.
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