Scan-Graphics CF1000/44 User manual

CF Series Scanner
Operations
Manual
Firmware Rev. S27x or higher
Scan-Graphics, Inc.
700 Abbott Drive
Broomall, Pennsylvania 19008 Part Number: A62951-10
Telephone [phone] Revision Number: P
FAX: [phone] Revision Date:8/21/96

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CF Series Scanner Operations Manual
(Firmware Rev. S27x or higher)
©1989-1996 Scan-Graphics, Inc.
All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this
document may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means, or stored in a
database or retrieval system, without prior written permission of Scan-Graphics,
Inc.
The information contained herein is the property of Scan-Graphics, Inc., and shall
not be reproduced or copied, or used as the basis for the manufacture or sale of
apparatus or service without the written approval of Scan-Graphics, Inc., first
being obtained.
TRADEMARK NOTICE
Scan-Graphics, Scangraphics, ScanServ, and CF Series Scanner are trademarks of
Scan-Graphics, Inc.
PATENT NOTICE
This product is manufactured under U.S. Patent 4631598, U.S. Patent 4972273,
U.S. Patent 5218457 and other patents pending.
AGENCY APPROVALS
This product is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as the following:
UL File # E125596
This equipment complies with the FCC Rules for a Class "A" computing device.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable
interference to Radio and TV reception requiring the operator to take whatever
steps are necessary to correct the interference.

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Scangraphics warrants its Scanner Products against defective workmanship and
materials for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from date of shipment. Software and
MK35 Products are warranted for a period of Ninety (90) days from date of
shipment.
Scangraphicsmust be advised in writing, during the warranty period, of any
defect or non-conformity within thirty (30) days after discovery of defect.
Products or components thereof shall not be returned for inspections, replacement,
or repair without the Buyer having first obtained a specific Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number from Scangraphics, AND Scangraphics shall have
the final determination as to the existence and cause of the defect. Authorization
to return defective product must be received from the factory prior to shipping the
Product.
The Buyer shall bear the expense of returning the Product to the factory with the
subsequent return shipment charges paid for by Scangraphics if, in the event such
defect or non-conformity is established by Scangraphics. Air filters, fuses, and
lamps are excluded from the provisions of this warranty. Scangraphics assumes
no responsibility for obsolescence of its Software. Software is furnished "AS IS"
without warranty of any kind and without any representation regarding quality,
performance, or suitability. Scangraphics does not warrant the Software free
from defects or that the support services will correct all defects which might exist.
Scangraphics warrants for the benefit only of the Buyer, that the Scangraphics
Software shall conform in material respects to the Scangraphics Software User's
Manual provided by Scangraphics, except with respect to subsequent
modifications, if any, made by the Buyer.
This WARRANTY shall not apply to any Product or parts thereof rendered
defective by negligence, accident, or subjected to electrical, thermal, or
mechanical conditions in excess of the maximum values established by
Scangraphics specification; or misuse in handling, transportation, storage; or by
performance of repairs, installation, or alterations outside the factory except when
performed by Scangraphics accredited service representatives. Scangraphics
reserves the right to inspect the Product on the premises of the Buyer or the third
party thereof. Inspection or repair at any location other than the Scangraphics
factory if carried out by Scangraphics at the request of the Buyer shall be at the
then current published repair service labor rates plus reimbursement of applicable
travel costs. Scangraphics may, however, at its sole option, perform repair of
Products in the Buyer's or third party's plant at Scangraphics' expense.

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Scangraphics reserves the right to make changes, additions, or improvements in
its Products without assuming any obligation to incorporate such change,
addition, or improvement on its Products previously manufactured.
Scangraphics shall not be liable to the Buyer or any third party for any loss of
production time or profits, or any consequential damages whatsoever resulting
from use of the purchased product; or any failure in the performance of other
product to which the purchased product is connected; or the functioning of an
entire system, or parts of any parts of any system of which the purchased product
may be a part, including the effect that other parts of such system may have upon
the purchased product. Scangraphics sole and exclusive remedy and entire
liability hereunder shall be the repair or replacement of component parts or
software proving defective, and limited to the value of the product subject to the
remedy regardless of the form of action whether it is in contract or in tort
including negligence.
Scangraphics MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OTHER
THAN THOSE SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. THE WARRANTY
STATED HEREIN IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH WARRANTY
CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY Scangraphics WITH
RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE PRODUCTS, ARTICLES,
MATERIALS, REPLACEMENT PARTS, OR SERVICES TO BE SUPPLIED
HEREBY. Scangraphics SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.

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How to Use This Guide
Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this manual is to provide the user of the CF Series Scanner
(Firmware Rev. S27x or higher) with an overview of the scanner, its
specifications, its user interface.
This manual is divided into three sections (two chapters and one appendix) as
follows:
•Chapter 1 is an overview of the scanner, listing features and
specifications.
•Chapter 2 explains how to operate the scanner using an optional
keypad. The user of the scanner need not have any in-depth
knowledge of computers or scanning technology. The keypad
interface provided for the scanner makes it easy for anyone to use.
•Appendix A covers site selection, unpacking, and set-up of the
scanner.
We recommend that you read the entire manual before attempting regular
production, since some functions affect the results of other functions.
Conventions Used in This Guide
Keypad keys are shown in bold type. For example, the Scan key is shown as
Scan and the Reverse key as Reverse.
Related Scangraphics Documentation
•CF Series Scanner Maintenance Manual (A62950-X)
This manual is available to factory-trained service technicians for the
maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of CF Series Scanners.
•ScanServ User's Manual (A65352-03)
This manual is available to licensed users of ScanServTM - a
Scangraphics' application program that allows a personal computer
to control the CF Series Scanner as a scan server.

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If You Have Questions
Should a question or problem arise that is not addressed in this or any other Scan-
Graphics publication, supervisors may contact Scan-Graphics, Inc.
If you are calling to report a problem, be sure to have on hand error messages,
printouts, or documents that sequence the events leading up to the problem.
The more specific the information, the faster the problem can be resolved.
Contact:
Scan-Graphics, Inc.
700 Abbott Drive
Broomall, Pennsylvania 19008
Telephone [phone]
FAX: [phone]

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Table of Contents
Warranty iii
How to Use this Guide v
Table of Contents vii
List of Figures xi
List of Tables xii
1 CF SERIES SCANNER: FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 1-1
Features 1-1
User Interface 1-1
Critical Calibration 1-1
Advanced Image Processing 1-1
Multiple Resolution 1-1
Preview Display Monitoring (option) 1-1
Diagnostics 1-2
Construction 1-2
Specifications 1-3
Functional Specifications 1-3
Input Characteristics 1-5
Physical Specifications 1-5
Power Specifications 1-6
Environmental Specifications 1-6

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2 CF SERIES SCANNER: CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS 2-1
System Power 2-1
Power-Up Diagnostics 2-1
Operating the Scanner 2-2
Scanner Control Panel: 2-2
The Keypad and Keypad Display Window 2-2
Preview Display Control Keys-Orange 2-3
The Zoom In Key 2-3
The Zoom Out Key 2-4
The Left Arrow Key 2-4
The Highlight Bar Key 2-4
The Right Arrow Key 2-5
Preview Display Control Procedure 2-5
Document Transport Control Keys - Yellow 2-6
The Reverse Key 2-7
The Auto Key 2-8
Scanner Control Key - White 2-9
The Scan Key 2-9
Parameter Control Keys - Green 2-10
The Speed Key 2-10
The Positive/Negative Image Key 2-10
The Resolution Key 2-11
The Size Key 2-12
The Filter Key 2-13
The Tracking Key 2-17
The Lighter Key 2-18
The Darker Key 2-18
The Options Key 2-19
Special Document Transport Control and Echo Scan Keys 2-24
The Down Arrow Key: Reverse Document Feed 2-25
The Up Arrow Key: Forward Document Feed 2-25
The Turning Arrows Key: Echo Scan Key 2-26

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Loading the Document into the Scanner 2-27
Manual Mode 2-28
Automatic Mode 2-28
Setting Scan Parameters 2-28
Scanning Procedure 2-29
3 CF SERIES SCANNER: INSTALLATION AND SET-UP 3-1
Environmental Concerns 3-1
Site 3-1
Airflow 3-1
Ambient Light 3-1
Vibration 3-2
Temperature 3-2
Humidity 3-2
Unpacking 3-2
Connections 3-2

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1 The Scanner Keypad and Keypad Display Window 2-2
Figure 2-2 The Display Control Keys 2-3
Figure 2-3 The Document Transport Keys 2-6
Figure 2-4 The Scanner Control Key 2-9
Figure 2-5The Parameter Control Keys 2-10
Figure 2-6 Keys for Adjusting the Background Noise Filter 2-15
Figure 2-7 The Display Control Keys 2-19
Figure 2-8 Down Arrow and Up Arrow Keys 2-20
Figure 2-9 Keypad Display After Pressing Opt Once 2-20
Figure 2-10 Options One through Four - Keypad Display Examples 2-21
Figure 2-11 Special Document Transport Control and Echo Scan Keys 2-25