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Introduction
Dear Customer,
We congratulate you on the acquisition of this innovative product from Image Access.
We at Image Access are proud of the work we do; it is the result of our extremely high
standards of production and stringent quality control.
With the flatbed scanner WideTEK A2, Image Access offers an efficient scanner which
covers a wide scope of applications due to its versatility. Its integrated web based user
interface makes all functions available in structured menus.
This operation manual is designed to lead you through all steps that will arise when using
the flatbed scanner WideTEK A2.
For this reason, we ask you to read the operation manual attentively before starting to
work with the device. By doing so, you will avoid operation errors and you can control all
functions from the beginning.
In addition please consider the following points:
•Damages to your unit may have occurred during shipping. Please check for
damages immediately after delivery of the unit. Inform your supplier if damage has
occurred.
•Read and ensure that you understand the safety notes. They were developed for
your protection and safety as well as to protect the unit.
•Regular maintenance conserves the high quality and safety of the flatbed scanner
WideTEK A2 during the entire service life.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact your local dealer or
Image Access directly. Our support staff will be happy to help you.
To contact the Image Access support, visit our homepage http://www.imageaccess.de.
For your daily work with the WideTEK A2 scanner, we wish you success and complete
satisfaction.
Regards
Your Image Access Team
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About this Manual
Operation Manual
All information about the normal operation and behavior of this device is found in this
Operation Manual. The manual is written for people who only operate the device and do
not perform setup and adjustment procedures.
All device elements and software functions are described in detail, although some of them
might never be used. This manual does not cover any application software. Refer to the
appropriate manual to learn about the application software.
Setup and Assembly Manual
The Setup and Assembly Manual is written for technical staff with some basic
mechanical as well as software skills. Many resellers will offer on-site installation;
therefore, large parts or all of the setup and assembly manual might not be of interest to
the reader.
The access level at which these setup and adjustment processes are performed is called
“Poweruser” and is password protected from access by the normal operator.
Both manuals can be downloaded from our customer service portal at
http://service.imageaccess.de. Be sure to always check for the latest versions of these
manuals.
The manual is divided into four sections, A to D.
Section A describes the hardware of the device. It shows the connectors as well as all
other elements of the device.
Section B describes the operation software.
Section C describes troubleshooting procedures and test scan generation.
Section D shows all technical data and specific declarations, e.g. CE, FCC, UL.
©2005 – 2008by Image Access GmbH, Germany.
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written
permission of Image Access is prohibited. Scan2Net™and other designated brands herein are
trademarks of Image Access.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Image Access reserves the right at any time without notice to change said product, product
specification and documentation. For the most recent version, always check our web site
www.imageaccess.de or the customer service portal at http://service.imageaccess.de
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Version History
Version Published in Content/Changes/Supplements
A March 2002 Preliminary version.
Description of the device.
Description of the integrated user interface, Vers.2.
B April 2002 Additional information concerning user interface, Vers.2.x
C March 2003 Extensions in the integrated user interface. Expanded
selection of parameters. Color Management System
(CMS), Bookfold Correction (BFC) and Color Management
System (CMS) are available as options. User defined
formats by JavaScript. Deskew function integrated.
Information concerning firmware update and setup.
D December 2004 Some improvements in the user interface.
New structure of “Setup Device” menu.
Detailed information about results of adjustments.
E January 2005 Information concerning transport lock (removing/inserting)
added.
F December 2006 S2N user interface with new structure. Some menu items
have been added. Some menu items have been moved.
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Table of Contents
AHardware Setup-------------------------------------------------------------- 13
A.1 Safety Notes ............................................................................................ 13
A.1.1 Marking of Safety Notes 13
A.2 General Information................................................................................. 14
A.3 Content on Delivery ................................................................................. 14
A.4 Device Overview...................................................................................... 14
A.5 Removing the transport lock .................................................................... 15
A.6 Device Location ....................................................................................... 17
A.6.1 Environment 17
A.6.2 Table 17
A.6.3 Power outlet 17
A.6.4 Ambient Light 17
A.7 Connecting ….......................................................................................... 18
A.7.1 … to the Power Source 18
A.7.1.1 Main Power Switch 18
A.7.2 …the Network Cable 18
A.7.3 … the Foot Pedal Switch 18
A.8 Switching to Stand-by Mode .................................................................... 19
A.9 Starting the WideTEK A2......................................................................... 19
A.9.1.1 Reset Configuration 20
A.10 Stopping the WideTEK A2 Scanner......................................................... 20
A.11 Before transporting .................................................................................. 21
A.11.1 Inserting the transport lock 21
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Table of Contents, part 2
BSoftware Setup--------------------------------------------------------------- 23
B.1 Network Parameters at Delivery...............................................................23
B.2 Setting IP Address, Gateway and Subnet Mask.......................................23
B.2.1 Connecting the WideTEK A2 directly to a PC 23
B.2.2 Adapting the PC’s Network Parameters 23
B.2.3 Configure the Scanner 24
B.2.3.1 Network Parameters 27
B.2.3.2 Activate the New Settings 28
B.2.4 WideTEK A2 in the Network 29
B.3 The Integrated User Interface...................................................................29
B.3.1 The Start Screen 29
B.3.2 The Main Screen 30
B.3.3 Help Function 31
B.4 Functions in the User Interface.................................................................32
B.4.1 Options 32
B.4.1.1 Color mode 33
B.4.1.2 File Format 35
B.4.1.3 Document Mode 38
B.4.1.4 Scan Mode 38
B.4.1.5 Image Rotation 39
B.4.1.6 Preview 40
B.4.1.7 Embedded ICC Profiles 40
B.4.1.8 Embedded Meta Data 41
B.4.2 Paper, Predefined formats 42
B.4.2.1 Format 42
B.4.2.2 Orientation 43
B.4.2.3 Additional Margin 43
B.4.2.4 Background Density [Binary] 43
B.4.2.5 Splitting Image 44
B.4.2.6 Maximum Deskew [Angle] 45
B.4.3 Paper, User defined formats 46
B.4.3.1 User defined format, JAVA not activated 46
B.4.3.2 User defined format, JAVA activated 49
B.4.4 Camera 51
B.4.4.1 Resolution 52
B.4.4.2 Brightness 53
B.4.4.3 Contrast 53
B.4.4.4 Exposure 53
B.4.4.5 Image Sharpness 54
B.4.4.6 Eliminate Moiré 54
B.4.4.7 Gamma 54
B.4.4.8 Color Gain 54
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Table of Contents, part 3
B.4.5 Settings 55
B.4.5.1 Language Selector 55
B.4.5.2 Skin Selector 56
B.4.5.3 Tool Tips 56
B.4.5.4 Show Status Window 57
B.4.5.5 Use Java UDF 57
B.4.6 Control Buttons for Output Mode 58
B.4.6.1 Save 58
B.4.6.2 Show 59
B.4.6.3 Print 60
B.4.6.4 Copy 60
B.4.6.5 FTP Upload 64
B.4.6.6 Mail 65
B.4.7 Turning Off the WideTEK A2 66
B.4.7.1 Power Off via the Integrated User Interface 66
B.4.7.2 Switching Off by START Button 67
B.5 Scanning.................................................................................................. 68
B.6 Scan2Net Firmware Update Procedure................................................... 69
B.6.1 Basic requirements 69
B.7 Browser settings for …............................................................................. 70
B.7.1 … Netscape 6 70
B.7.2 … Internet Explorer 6 72
B.8 Updating the Firmware............................................................................. 73
B.8.1 Download 73
B.8.2 Install 74
B.9 Scan2Net Firmware Setup Procedure ..................................................... 75
B.9.1 How to enter the “Poweruser” level 75
B.9.2 Doing the Adjustments 76
B.9.2.1 Auto Focus 77
B.9.2.2 X-Adjust 77
B.9.2.3 Y-Adjust 78
B.9.2.4 Adjust White Balance 78
B.9.2.5 Leaving the Adjustment Menu 79
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Table of Contents, part 4
CTests and Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------------- 80
C.1 Troubleshooting Matrix.............................................................................80
C.2 Error Codes ..............................................................................................81
DTechnical Specifications-------------------------------------------------- 84
D.1 Electrical Specifications............................................................................84
D.2 Dimensions and Weight............................................................................84
D.3 Ambient Conditions...................................................................................84
D.4 Resolution / Scan Size / Scan speed........................................................84
EC Declaration Of Conformity----------------------------------------------- 85
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Table of Pictures
Picture 1: Connectors on the WideTEK A2.......................................................................14
Picture 2: Position of transport lock...................................................................................15
Picture 3: Scanner on small backside...............................................................................15
Picture 4: Transport lock ...................................................................................................16
Picture 5: Removing transport lock ...................................................................................16
Picture 6: Foot pedal connector ........................................................................................18
Picture 7: Main power switch.............................................................................................19
Picture 8: Mechanic Check................................................................................................19
Picture 9: Hardware Check ...............................................................................................19
Picture 10: Reset Network Configuration..........................................................................20
Picture 11: Shutdown message.........................................................................................20
Picture 12: Lift up the flatbed scanner and stabilize it against shifting.............................21
Picture 13: Thread for transport lock.................................................................................22
Picture 14: Transport lock inserted....................................................................................22
Picture 15: Opening screen of the integrated user interface.............................................24
Picture 16: Selection of three login-levels.........................................................................25
Picture 17: Request mask for the password......................................................................25
Picture 18: Selectable items in login level “Poweruser” ....................................................26
Picture 19: Configure network parameters........................................................................27
Picture 20: Request to restart the scanner........................................................................28
Picture 21: System Reboot message................................................................................28
Picture 22: Start screen.....................................................................................................29
Picture 23: User interface main window............................................................................30
Picture 24: Question marks start help function..................................................................31
Picture 25: Example for Help text......................................................................................31
Picture 26: Select options..................................................................................................32
Picture 27: Available color modes.....................................................................................33
Picture 28: Parameters for Line Art mode.........................................................................34
Picture 29: Selectable file formats.....................................................................................35
Picture 30: JPEG quality in percent...................................................................................36
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Table of Pictures, part 2
Picture 31: Selection of TIFF compression........................................................................36
Picture 32: Data format PNM.............................................................................................37
Picture 33: Data format PDF..............................................................................................37
Picture 34: Book Fold Options...........................................................................................38
Picture 35: Image Rotation................................................................................................39
Picture 36: Preview Scaling Ratio......................................................................................40
Picture 37: Embedded Meta Data screen..........................................................................41
Picture 38: Predefined Formats.........................................................................................42
Picture 39: Available items for “Splitting Image”................................................................44
Picture 40: “Deskew” not active.........................................................................................45
Picture 41: „Deskew“ active...............................................................................................45
Picture 42: Setting the user defined format .......................................................................46
Picture 43: Rectangle shows size of user defined format.................................................47
Picture 44: Image with user defined format.......................................................................48
Picture 45: Preview to set the user defined format............................................................49
Picture 46: Frame of the user defined format....................................................................50
Picture 47: Resulting image...............................................................................................50
Picture 48: Select camera settings....................................................................................51
Picture 49: DPI Mode Fixed...............................................................................................52
Picture 50: List of available resolutions .............................................................................52
Picture 51: Example for user-defined resolution................................................................52
Picture 52: Black Threshold slider.....................................................................................53
Picture 53: Value range of Color Gain...............................................................................54
Picture 54: Settings............................................................................................................55
Picture 55: Language selector...........................................................................................55
Picture 56: Skin selector....................................................................................................56
Picture 57: Tool Tips..........................................................................................................56
Picture 58: Status windows................................................................................................57
Picture 59: Use Java UDF.................................................................................................57
Picture 60: Control buttons for output mode......................................................................58
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Table of Pictures, part 2
Picture 61: Input of directory and file name.......................................................................58
Picture 62: Scanned image with function field bar ............................................................59
Picture 63: Selecting the printer........................................................................................60
Picture 64: Printer Preset..................................................................................................60
Picture 65: Connection Type IP Networking......................................................................61
Picture 66: SMB Printer Queue Parameters .....................................................................61
Picture 67: Menu for Postscript printer..............................................................................62
Picture 68: Menu for Postscript (PJL) printer ....................................................................62
Picture 69: Menu for HP Designjet printer.........................................................................63
Picture 70: Defining an FTP address ................................................................................64
Picture 71: Defining an e-mail address .............................................................................65
Picture 72: Defining an e-mail address .............................................................................65
Picture 73: Security query after shutdown command........................................................66
Picture 74: Browser message after shutdown...................................................................67
Picture 75: Shutdown message.........................................................................................67
Picture 76: “Setup Device” screen.....................................................................................75
Picture 77: „Poweruser“ information menu........................................................................76
Picture 78: Menu in section „Adjustment & Support“.........................................................76
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A Hardware Setup
A.1 Safety Notes
Read and ensure that you understand the safety notes.
The safety notes have been written to ensure your protection and for your safety.
The WideTEK A2 scanner fulfills all safety requirements of the following standards:
EN 60950, Safety of Equipment in the Information Technology (European Standard)
UL 60950, Safety of Information Technology Equipment (US Standard)
CSA C22.2 No. 60950 (Canadian Standard)
The mark which certify the successful completion of the tests are found on the connectors
side of the device housing.
A.1.1 Marking of Safety Notes
All safety notes are marked with a warning sign.
A description of the potential hazard is found on the right side of the warning sign.
Safety Note!
Example text.
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A.2 General Information
This operation manual describes all settings which are available through the integrated
Scan2Net user interface. Variations depending on the device type are indicated below the
chapters headline.
The WideTEK A2 is connected by the integrated network card to the network.
Before the first use of the WideTEK A2 the IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway
settings must be set. These settings depend on the parameters of the network where the
WideTEK A2 is used.
In chapter 0 all necessary steps to configure the WideTEK A2 properly are described in
detail.
A.3 Content on Delivery
The WideTEK A2 is delivered with the following:
Cross-Over cable with green connectors
Network cable
Power cable
Folder with reference sheets for testing purpose
Transport locks
Important: Keep the transport locks, the washers as well as the adherent label for future
use.
A.4 Device Overview
Picture 1: Connectors on the WideTEK A2
For a first look at the WideTEK A2 scanner, some of the more important components have
been identified in the photo here. These components are referenced in this operation
manual.
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A.5 Removing the transport lock
Attention
The transport lock has to be removed before starting the device
the first time!
Picture 2:
Position of transport lock
A
label at the front side of the device housing marks
the position of the transport lock.
Picture 3:
Scanner on small backside
Lift up the scanner at the front side and turn it to the
small back side to remove the transport lock. Ensure
that the cover can not open unintentionally.
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Picture 4: Transport lock
The transport locks are marked with adherent
labels.
Picture 5:
Removing transport lock
If the scanner is placed on the small back side, the
transport locks are easily accessible.
Remove the transport lock with an appropriate tool.
Important: Keep the transport lock, the washers as well as the adherent label for future
use. The transport lock and the washers must be inserted before every
transport of the WideTEK A2. This will prevent the sensitive components
inside the flatbed scanner against damages.
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A.6 Device Location
A.6.1 Environment
Choose a location that complies with the limits of temperature and humidity. Refer to
chapter D.3 for detailed environmental specification.
A.6.2 Table
Place the WideTEK A2 on a flat and solid base. The load-carrying
capacity of the base should exceed the device weight.
It is recommended that the table hold at least three times the weight of the device. The
table also should not shake or move to avoid image distortions.
A.6.3 Power outlet
Ensure that the power outlet is always accessible. This will help to
separate the device from the power outlet in case of an emergency.
A.6.4 Ambient Light
Choose a location with normal illumination. Direct sunlight or a bright floodlight shining on
the glass plate will reduce the quality of images or cause malfunction of the unit.
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A.7 Connecting …
A.7.1 … to the Power Source
Check the following items before connecting to the wall outlet:
¾The wall outlet is in perfect condition and properly grounded.
¾The power cable is undamaged.
¾The wall outlet is equipped with a correctly dimensioned fuse.
Refer to the chapter D.1.
¾Turn the device off before plugging or unplugging any cable.
Connect the wall outlet and the power supply connector at the WideTEK A2 with the
power cable.
A.7.1.1 Main Power Switch
The main power switch is located directly above the power supply connector. The
positions on the main power supply are marked with:
0(zero) Main power off
IMain power on
A.7.2 …the Network Cable
The WideTEK A2 is delivered with a Cross-Over cable (green connectors) and a network
cable.
Use the Cross-Over cable to connect the WideTEK A2 directly to a PC via a network card.
Use the network cable to connect the WideTEK A2 to a network.
The port for connecting to the network is located next to the power supply connector
(Picture 1).
A.7.3 … the Foot Pedal Switch
The scan sequence can also be activated by an optional foot pedal switch.
The foot pedal switch connector is located right beside the stand-by button. It is marked
with “FS-1”.
Picture 6: Foot pedal connector
Note: Switch the WideTEK A2 off before connecting / disconnecting the foot pedal
switch to the jack plug.
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A.8 Switching to Stand-by Mode
The main power switch is used to switch the WideTEK A2 scanner to stand-by mode. It
also switches the WideTEK A2 scanner completely off. This is only necessary before
transporting or when the scanner is not used for a longer time period.
Picture 7: Main power switch
Press the main power switch to position “I” to set the WideTEK A2 into stand-by mode.
A.9 Starting the WideTEK A2
Press the green stand-by button to switch the WideTEK A2 from stand-by mode to
operating mode. The start sequence takes approximately one minute.
After pressing the green stand-by button, the lamp lights up.
The start sequence takes approximately one minute. During this time, some internal
routines check all device components.
Picture 8: Mechanic Check
In further progress of the system tests the display
shows some status information
Picture 9: Hardware Check
and the current IP address and
Finally the display shows READY TO SCAN.
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A.9.1.1 Reset Configuration
During the start sequence the display shows
RESET NETWORK CONFIGURATION?
Picture 10: Reset Network Configuration
While this message is displayed, all values of the network address can be reset to the
default values.
Resetting of the values is done by pressing the green START button while the message is
visible.
After pressing the START button the display shows the safety query
ARE YOU SURE?
Press the START button again to confirm the query.
After that all values are reset.
The IP address at delivery is
192.168.1.50
The subnet mask at delivery is
255.255.255.0
A.10 Stopping the WideTEK A2 Scanner
Press the green stand-by button in order to switch off the WideTEK A2 scanner.
During the switch-off sequence the display shows
Picture 11: Shutdown message
The mirror unit and the lamps unit move to the home position at the left side of the scan
area.
After that the lamps and the display turn off.
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