Oce 3050 User manual

Océ 3050
User Manual

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Océ-Technologies B.V. Venlo, The Netherlands © 2006
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Code number 7136546
Edition 5.0
Océ-Technologies B.V.
GB
This manual contains a description of the Océ 3050 and the microfilm scanning
that can be done with it. The introduction (chapter 1) contains a general
description of the working methods for using the microfilm scanner and it is
recommended that you read at least this chapter.
This manual reflects the following software:
Océ 3050 Windows software version 4.2.
Overview of scannerparts on the covers
To assist you in finding parts of the scanner quickly, an illustration of the
Océ 3050 microfilm scanner is presented on the inside back cover.
Safety information
This manual contains the following safety information:
■Appendix B lists ‘Instructions for safe use’. You are advised to read this
information before you start to actually use the scanner. Technical safety
information such as safety data sheets can also be found in appendix B.
■Where applicable, cautions and warnings are used throughout this manual to
draw your attention to safety precautions to be taken.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
The Océ 3050 Microfilm Scanner 8
General operation 9
Modes of operation 10
Chapter 2
System installation
System requirements 12
Minimum PC requirements 12
Software installation 13
Preparing the PC for printing 13
Selecting a language 14
Start/ stop the scanning procedure 15
Chapter 3
Scanning
Loading cards 18
The Control window 19
The option bar 19
The selection buttons 20
The Control window 21
Scanning in Single mode 23
Cards with unknown Hollerith codes 23
Settings in the Control window 23
Scanning in Batch mode 25
Quality mode 25
Settings in the Control window 26
Scanning in Auto Feed mode 27
Cards without Hollerith punches 27
Settings in the Control window 27
Scanning in Hollerith Check mode 29
Settings in the Control window 29
The Run-Time Display window 30
Choosing a display mode 34
Full Image 34
Enlarged 35
Dual 36
Zoom 37

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Chapter 4
The Viewing mode
Viewing image files 40
The view screen 41
Chapter 5
Setting up the Océ 3050 Microfilm Scanner
The scanner setup 44
SCANNER SETUP / IMAGING 45
Drawing Size 50
General Hollerith information 55
Hollerith Control 58
Predefined File Name 68
Automatic Card Selection 70
The printer setup 72
Configuration 78
Chapter 6
File handling and administration
The file handling setup 82
Scan data path 82
Process queue path 82
File format 83
Data Type 83
Save Option 84
The Job Management Menu 85
Maximum File Size 85
Log File Usage 86
Log file and Reject File 86
Additional functions 87
Chapter 7
Maintenance and troubleshooting
Card jams 90
Cleaning the drum 92
Appendix A

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Technical specifications
Technical specifications 94
Error messages 95
Appendix B
Safety information
Instructions for safe use 100
Safety data sheets 102
Safety data sheet Océ 3050 103
Appendix C
Defining user defined file format
User Defined file format 106
Header definition file 106
Header template file 108
Checking the user defined file format 109
Appendix D
Miscellaneous
Notation conventions 112
Reader’s comment sheet 113
Index 115

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter contains a general description of the
Océ 3050 Microfilm Scanner.

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The Océ 3050 Microfilm Scanner
The Océ 3050 Microfilm Scanner is a table-top machine which is controlled
by the Océ 3050 Windows software running in the controlling PC.
The figures on the inside of the cover of this manual show the main external
features of the scanner.

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General operation
A complete scanning and printing system comprises the Océ 3050 Microfilm
Scanner, the controlling PC with the Océ 3050 Windows software and an Océ
digital printer. The figure below shows an overview of the whole system.
[1] Scanning, printing and filing
The cards to be scanned are placed in the input hopper of the scanner (1). You
start the scanning in the Control window of the Océ 3050 Windows
software (2). The scanner then scans one card or a batch of cards (3). The
images are displayed on the screen of the controlling PC as the cards are
scanned. The controlling software provides a ‘zoom and pan’ facility to inspect
the produced images carefully.
According to the control settings in the software (4), the Océ 3050 Microfilm
Scanner allows you to produce prints of the scanned images using a digital
printer (5). You can also produce data files of the scanned images to store into
an image data directory. You can store the data files in the controlling PC, or
link the PC to a network, so that image data files can be sent to and stored in
any node of the network (6). All necessary controls for the scanning process
are available in menus in the controlling PC.
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The special Viewing mode allows you to display a scanned image data file that
is stored in an image data directory. The ‘zoom and pan’ facility is available to
check all details of the data file.
The configuration of the scanner and printer and the handling of files is
controlled in various control menus.
The on-line help gives information on all aspects of the system operation.
Modes of operation
The system may be operated in the following modes:
■BATCH mode, which allows a batch of cards to be fed and scanned
automatically without your intervention.
■SINGLE mode, which allows you to feed one card, inspect the image and if
necessary re-scan the card after settings are changed. Use this mode for
difficult microfilms or for setting up the scanning parameters before
automatic scanning of a series of cards in BATCH mode.
■AUTO FEED mode. After a single card is fed and scanned as in SINGLE mode,
the next card is automatically fed after pressing the Continue button. Use this
mode for small numbers of cards that need special attention.
■HOLLERITH CHECK mode, which allows you to display and edit the Hollerith
data on the scanned card.
The system provides four different output modes:
■PRINT mode, which allows you to make one or more prints of the scanned
images on paper.
■FILE mode, which allows you to store the image data files into a specified data
directory.
■PRINT/FILE mode, which is a combination of the two modes above. One or
more paper copies and a data file are made.
■VIEW mode, which allows you to simply check the images on the screen of
the controlling PC without making paper copies or storing data files.
For more detailed information on how to run a scanning session in the various
modes (see ‘Scanning’ on page 17).

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Chapter 2
System installation
This chapter informs you how to install the Océ 3050
Microfilm Scanner and the Océ 3050 Windows software.

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System requirements
This section describes the hardware and software requirements for running the
Océ 3050 Windows softwar, version 4.2.
Minimum PC requirements
Processor Pentium 4 - 2.8GHz or equalivent
Memory 1 GByte RAM
Hard Disk 40 GBytes
Display 1024x768 pixels
Video Card 64 Mbytes RAM
Keyboard
Mouse
CD Drive
Software Windows XP SP2

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Software installation
The Océ 3050 Window software is contained on one CD ROM.
The setup program performs the installation process automatically and sets all
configuration parameters to their required values.
Note: If you are using Windows NT, you must be logged in as
ADMINISTRATOR before starting the installation procedure.
▼To install the Océ 3050 software:
1Insert the Océ 3050 installation CD ROM in the disk drive of the PC.
2Run ‘setup.exe’ from the CD ROM.
3Now follow the instructions on the screen.
Preparing the PC for printing
▼Preparing the PC for printing:
1Open the Control Panel menu in Windows.
2Select the Printers icon.
3Add a Generic Printer (Text only) and assign the appropriate address (local on
LPT1, 2, etc. or Network address).
4Specify the printer name: ‘Centronics Printer’.
Note: This name is case sensitive, and the space is required.
5Do not send a test page to the printer.

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Selecting a language
You can specify the language in which the Océ 3050 Windows software is
displayed on your screen. You can choose English, French, German or Italian.
▼To select a language:
1Open the Control Panel menu in Windows.
2Select Regional Settings.
3Specify the desired language in the Language selection box.
Note: If you choose a language that is not supported, English will be
selected as default language.
[2] Language selection
4Click OK to go back to the Control Panel window.
5Exit the Control Panel window.
You can now start the Océ 3050 Microfilm scanner Windows application.
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Start/ stop the scanning procedure
This section explains the procedure for start and stop the scanning, including
switching on/off the scanner and the PC.
▼To switch the scanner on:
1Switch the ON/OFF switch on the rear of the Océ 3050 Microfilm Scanner to
the ‘I’ (ON) position (see figure 3).
[3] The ON/OFF switch
▼To start the window application:
1Switch the controlling PC on.
2Start Windows.
3With Windows running, open the Océ 3050 Scanner Group.
4Double click the Océ 3050 icon.
The system starts up and performs a self-test. When the calibrating procedure
is finished (after about 30 seconds), the Control screen is displayed.
If the system is not to be used for several hours, switch the scanner system off.
▼To stop the windows application:
1Click System at the top of the screen.
2Click Exit.
You may be asked if you want to save the current configuration.
3Select the Shut Down option in Windows.
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4When the PC is shut down, switch the ON/OFF switch on the rear of the scanner
to the ‘O’ (OFF) position.
5Switch off the controlling PC (if not already switched off automatically).

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Chapter 3
Scanning
This chapter gives an overview of the various parts of the
Control window. It also provides all necessary information
to run a scanning session in Batch, Single, Auto Feed and
Hollerith Check mode.

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Loading cards
A maximum of approximately 250 aperture cards can be loaded into the input
hopper. A card press is placed on top of the batch of cards to assure a smooth
throughput of cards. The cards are placed in the scanner as shown in the
illustration below. Depending on the setting in the Configuration menu, you
must load the cards face up or face down ((see ‘Configuration’ on page 78)).
[4] Loading cards
▼To load a batch of cards:
1Place the first card of the batch in the input hopper, sliding it a bit forwards to
make sure the card is gliding under the card guide plate.
2Place the rest of the cards on top.
3Put the card press on top of the batch of cards.
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The Control window
When the Océ 3050 Microfilm Scanner Windows application is activated, the
Control window appears on the screen. The following figure displays the
default Control window.
[5] Default Control window
The different parts of this window are described in the following paragraphs.
The option bar
The option bar provides five pull down menus.
[6] The option bar
System This is a pull down menu which contains the exit route for terminating
a scanning session.
Display This pull down menu selects one of the three possible display modes.
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viewing (browsing) after drawings have been scanned. The different display
modes are described in detail in ‘Choosing a display mode’ on page 34.
Utilities This pull down menu provides the Configuration and Clean Drum
options. The Configuration option is described in ‘Configuration’ on page 78.
Clean Drum is described in ‘Cleaning the drum’ on page 92.
View This is a pull down menu allows you to view a selected image data file.
The Viewing mode is described in chapter 4.
Help The Help option provides on-line context sensitive help on all aspects of
the system operation. Clicking the Help option during operation will display
information concerning the process (this option is not available below version
3.1).
The selection buttons
There are four main selection buttons which are placed at the top of the Control
window. Each of these opens a setup dialogue box.
[7] The selection buttons
Scanner setup Clicking the Scanner Setup button brings up the Scanner Setup
window. It provides all the setup tools related to the scanner. You can find more
information in ‘The scanner setup’ on page 44.
Printer setup Clicking the Printer Setup button brings up the Printer Setup
window. It provides all the setup tools related to the printers. You can find more
information in section ‘The printer setup’ on page 72.
File Handling Clicking the File Handling button brings up the File Setup
window. It allows setting up the details of the output files, file naming etc.
More information is in ‘The file handling setup’ on page 82.
Job Management Clicking the Job Management button brings up the Job
Management window. It allows setting up the log file and file size limits for the
job. More information is in ‘The Job Management Menu’ on page 85.