Pakon F-135 User manual

F-135
F-135 Plus
User Manual

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Scanner Specifications
Minimum Host Computer Specifications
• Pentium III or Athlon CPU, 700 MHz or higher, with MMX support
• 4GB of free hard drive space, capable of a sustained transfer rate of 30MB/sec. If IDE, it must
either be a Primary or Secondary Master drive or connected using a serial ATA connection.
• Windows 2000 and Windows XP
• 256 MB of RAM
• USB 2.0
• Screen resolution of 1024x768 or higher
Power
• External power supply
• 15V, 2.4 amps,
• 50-60 Hz Input voltage frequency
• Plug polarity is plus center, minus outside
• 5.5mm outer diameter, 2.5mm inner diameter
Contents of Box
• F-135 or F-135 Plus Film Scanner
• 6ft. USB 2.0 Cable
• Software and User Manual CD
• External power supply and power cord
Size
• 6.75” x 8.5” x 14.75” (H x W x D)
• 17.15cm x 21.6cm x 37.5cm (H x W x D)
Resolutions
The F-135 has two supported resolutions:
4Base 1000 x 1500
8Base 1500 x 2250
The F-135 Plus has three supported resolutions:
4Base 1000 x 1500
8Base 1500 x 2250
16Base 2000 x 3000

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Light Source
The F-135 uses an LED light source which should outlast the life span of the scanner
itself.
Film Types and Variations
• The F-135 is designed to scan 35 MM. color negative film. 35 MM. cut strips are supported in
sizes from 3 frames to 40 frames. However, to ensure DX code reading, the strips must be a
minimum of 4 frames.
DX Code Reading
• 35 MM. DX codes are read using the ISO 1007 specifications and are used by the host man-
ager.

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Installing the F-135
The F-135 is a peripheral device. It must be connected to a computer that meets the required spec-
ifications listed on page 1 of this manual.
1. Install the software for the F-135, if it is not already installed on the PC.
2. Clear a space near your computer system to place the F-135 scanner. The USB 2.0 cable must
be able to reach the PC, so it cannot be more than 6 feet (2m) from the computer.
3. Connect the power cord to the power supply plug on the back of the scanner.
4. Connect the USB 2.0 cable to the back of the scanner.
5. Connect the USB 2.0 cable to the back of the computer, in a USB 2.0 port. Do not plug in to
a USB 1.0 connector!

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6. While the computer is on and Windows is loaded, turn the scanner power switch into the ‘on’
position.
7. Windows will prompt you to click “Next” to continue the driver installation.
8. Then click on “Finish” to finish the driver installation.
9. The process will repeat twice before finishing.
10. After the driver is finished installing, verify that the scanner driver is properly installed, by
viewing the scanner properties in the Device Manager under the heading, “Imaging Devices.”

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11. Clean the F-135 from any dust that may be inside the scanner. Please refer to these procedures
in the “Operator Maintenance” chapter.
BIOS Configuration
The following BIOS options are used on systems configured by Pakon, and are recommended to
be configured as outlined below.
Option Setting
Plug and Play O/S Disable
AGP Aperture Size 32MB
PCI Latency Timer 248
ACPI Suspend State S1 State
USB Boot Disable
PXE Boot to Lan Disable
PCI to DRAM Prefetch Disable

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Operational Information
Powering On
Power on the host PC, and allow it to finish loading Windows before turning the F-135
scanner on. This will ensure that the scanner can properly communicate with the host computer.
Operation and Film Insertion
When scanning film, do not load film until the film status LED is green.
Inserting the film properly will ensure that the DX codes are read and that the fram-
ing will be done correctly. Insert the film with the emulsion to the inside of the scanner, DX
Code up, and starting with the lowest number first, as shown below:
Do not attempt to remove film from the scanner while the scanner motor is moving! This
will cause damage to both the film and the scanner.
Calibration
There are two types of calibration for the F-135.
Color calibration is set during the manufacturing process, as well as any service that
involves the CCD or any optical filter. This is to be performed by trained and authorized service
personnel only.
Scanner corrections are performed automatically. They consist of a series of steps per-
formed when the scanner is first turned on, as shown below:
• Start-up corrections
• Initial LED warm-up
•Gain
and exposure Control Corrections
• Run Time Corrections

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LED Indicator Lights
Digital ICE
Digital ICE is designed to assist in removing scratches, dust, and debris artifacts from
scanned film. It should be used as a complement to a photo lab’s normal cleaning procedures.
Customers are still advised to clean the floors and work surfaces regularly to keep the lab environ-
ment as dust-free as possible.
It is also recommended to clean all film with a lint-free cloth before attempting to make
prints 8”x10” or higher.
If a lab is having persistent dust problems, it is recommended to perform the following
regularly:
•Clean all customer film with a lint-free cloth before scanning it.
•When the scanner is turned off, cover it with a plastic, or lint-free cover.
•Use a lint-free cloth daily to clean the cover of the scanner and the surface of the table it
is positioned on.
Power LED Function
Solid Green +5V is functioning
Off +5V is not functioning
Status LED Function
Solid Green Scanner Ready
Blinking Green Scanner is Scanning
Blinking Yellow Scanner is unable to
scan at the moment
Blinking Red Scanner Error
Off Scanner not Functioning
Film LED Function
Solid Green Film is being scanned
Blinking Green Insert film to be scanned
Blinking Yellow Remove film from scanner
Off No film in the scanner

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Operator Maintenance
Cleaning the Film Track
It is recommended to clean the film track every two weeks, along with the illumination
cleaning. Keeping the film track clean will ensure that DX code reading remains reliable. It will
also maintain the proper motor speed for each resolution. We recommend ensuring the film is
clean before putting it into the scanner.
1. Position the tip of the compressed air hose in the film track entrance, and blow, moving the
hose up and down while blowing inside.
2. Follow the cleaning instructions for cleaning the scanner cover below.
3. After cleaning the film track, run the ‘Film Track Test’ in the client interface program.
Cleaning the Scanner Cover
1. Aim the hose of a can of compressed air into the film path--blowing the air away from the film
entrance.

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2. On the film exit side, blow the air away from the film exit.