AGFA SNAPSCAN 600 User Manual

AbcThe complete picture. SNAPSCAN300/600Owner’s GuidePreface This chapter gives you information about SnapScan™, about theorganiza

Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner 10Chapter 1 — Preparing the scannerThis chapter helps you to prepare your SnapScan for installation.Unpacking the sc

Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner 11Unlocking the scannerThe scanner’s optical box contains all optical components and rides back andforth during the

Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner 12Locking the scannerIf you have to move the scanner over long distances, you should first lock thescanner. This wil

Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner 13Taking a closer lookNow that you have the scanner out of the box, take a closer look so that youbecome familiar wi

Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner 141. power connector2. 25-pin SCSI interface connector3. 50-pin SCSI interface connector4. female 15-pin connector (

Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner for the Macintosh computer 15Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner for theMacintosh computerThis chapter shows you ho

Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner for the Macintosh computer 16Installation of the scanner hardwareThis section shows you how to set up your SnapSca

Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner for the Macintosh computer 174. Check in the SCSI ID table if SCSI ID number 2 is free.If SCSI ID number 2 is alre

Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner for the Macintosh computer 18Connecting the scannerA SCSI cable is supplied with your scanner.Caution: For safety

Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner for the Macintosh computer 19If you use another SCSI cable than the one provided with your scanner, youhave to put

Trademarks 2TrademarksAGFA and the Agfa rhombus are registered trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG.FotoLook, FotoSnap and SnapScan are trademarks of Agfa-Ge

Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner for the Macintosh computer 20If your SnapScan will be connected to your computer together withother SCSI devices

Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner for the Macintosh computer 21 If you install the scanner between two other devices:Caution: Do not connect a term

Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner for the Macintosh computer 22Testing the connectionYou are now ready to perform a test to check if the scanner is

Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner for the Macintosh computer 234. Click Install software.5. Click Register.6. Follow the instructions on your screen

Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner for the Macintosh computer 24If you have acquired and installed a transparency option (Refer to Appendix

Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PC 25Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PCThis chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan with y

Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PC 26Installation of the hardwareThis section shows you how to set up your SnapScan with your PC. You can f

Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PC 275. Touch some metal part of the computer and then remove the SCSI card fromits antistatic bag, holding

Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PC 28Choosing a SCSI ID number1. Make sure your scanner is disconnected.2. Check at the rear of the scanner

Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PC 294. Connect the power cord to the computer.5. Connect the power cord to the scanner.

Contents 3ContentsConventions ...

Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PC 30 If you are using another SCSI cable than the one supplied with your scanner,use a terminator

Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PC 31Installation if your PC already has a SCSI interface cardChoosing a SCSI ID numberBefore you connect y

Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PC 32Connecting the scannerBefore you connect the scanner to your PC, make sure that your scanner as wellas

Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PC 335. Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure theconnection.In case of proble

Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PC 34 If you install the scanner between two other devices:1. Disconnect your SCSI cable from one of these

Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PC 352. Your PC has a 50-pin connectorYour SnapScan is the only SCSI device to be connected to your PC:1. C

Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PC 361. Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector at the rear of yourdevice.2. Put the term

Chapter 3 — Installing the scanner for the PC 37Testing the connectionYou are now ready to perform a test to check if the scanner is correctly connect

Chapter 4 — Using the scanner 38Electronic registrationUse the electronic registration on the Agfa Scanners CD-ROM. You will be askedto register when

Chapter 4 — Using the scanner 396. Select the file agfascan.inf on the CD-ROM and click OK.The installation of the SCSI driver is finished.7. Remove t

Contents 4Appendix A — Using the transparency option ... 44About your transparency option ...

Chapter 4 — Using the scanner 40Windows 3.11Installing the SCSI driver and the software1. Switch on your scanner and your computer.2. Insert the Softw

Chapter 4 — Using the scanner 41Windows NT version 3.51Installing the SCSI driver1. Switch on your scanner and your computer.2. Open Program Manager.3

Chapter 4 — Using the scanner 42Install Adobe Acrobat Reader (to read the documentation), FotoSnap (theeasy-to-use scanner driver), and FotoLook (the

Chapter 4 — Using the scanner 435. Follow the instructions on the screen.Caution: Do not install EZ-SCSI!Install Adobe Acrobat Reader (to read the doc

Appendix A — Using the transparency option 44Appendix A — Using the transparency optionThis appendix describes the procedure for installing the transp

Appendix A — Using the transparency option 45Unlocking the transparency optionUnlock the transparency option before connecting it to the scanner.1. Yo

Appendix A — Using the transparency option 465. Connect the transparency option as shown in the figure. Insert the guide pinsinto the holes originally

Appendix A — Using the transparency option 47The transparency option is ready for use.9. Switch on your scanner.10. Switch on your computer.

Appendix A — Using the transparency option 48Placing transparent originalsCaution: Always use the template for scanning transparent originals. Make su

Appendix A — Using the transparency option 494. Put the original in one of the slide holders.5. Place the slide holder on the glass plate with the emu

Preface 5PrefaceAbout SnapScan E n v ir o n m e n t al re q u i re m e n t s

Appendix B — Using the automatic document feeder 50Appendix B — Using the automatic documentfeederThis appendix gives information on the automatic do

Appendix B — Using the automatic document feeder 51Unpacking the automatic document feederThe ADF is delivered ready to be mounted onto the scanner.1

Appendix B — Using the automatic document feeder 52Taking a closer lookNow that you have the automatic document feeder out of the box, take a closerl

Appendix B — Using the automatic document feeder 53Connecting the automatic document feederYou install the automatic document feeder as follows:1. Ch

Appendix B — Using the automatic document feeder 547. Connect the male 15-pin connector of the automatic document feeder to thefemale 15-pin connecto

Appendix B — Using the automatic document feeder 5510. Hook the paper tray into the transportation module.11. Lower the rotating arm.12. Close the co

Appendix B — Using the automatic document feeder 56Operating the automatic document feederWhen the ADF is installed and the scanner is powered on, st

Appendix B — Using the automatic document feeder 576. Use the two guide arms to align the paper in the center.

Appendix B — Using the automatic document feeder 58Correcting paper jamsTo remove jammed pages:1. Open the cover of the transportation module.2. Lift

Appendix B — Using the automatic document feeder 593. Grasp both free corners of the jammed sheet and pull it out slowly.4. Lower the paper-turn-arou

Preface 6Environmental requirements Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface. To ensure proper ventilation, allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inche

Appendix B — Using the automatic document feeder 60Cleaning the automatic document feederCleaning the transparent guide flapThe guide flap on the und

Appendix B — Using the automatic document feeder 61Roller cleaningProlonged use of the ADF may result in an accumulation of ink and othercontaminants

Appendix C — Troubleshooting 62Appendix C — TroubleshootingThis appendix gives solutions for some common problems you may come acrosswhen starting up

Appendix C — Troubleshooting 63The power indicator (the right green one) and the status indicatorfail to light up. Verify the power connection to the

Appendix D — Technical information on the Snapscan 300 64Appendix D — Technical information on theSnapScan 300This appendix provides some technical in

Appendix D — Technical information on the Snapscan 300 65Options: Transparency OptionAutomatic document feederInterface: SCSI-21 x 25-pins connector1

Appendix D — Technical information on the Snapscan 300 66Automatic document feeder specificationsNumber of originals indocument tray:- minimum- maximu

Appendix E — Technical information on the Snapscan 600 67Appendix E — Technical information on theSnapScan 600This appendix provides some technical in

Appendix E — Technical information on the Snapscan 600 68Options: Transparency optionAutomatic document feederInterface: SCSI-21 x 25-pins connector1

Appendix E — Technical information on the Snapscan 600 69Automatic document feeder specificationsNumber of originals indocument tray:- minimum 1- maxi

Preface 7Cleaning your scanner Cleaning the glass plate regularly, will ensure that dirt or smudges do notreduce the quality of your scanned images.

Appendix F — SnapScan regulation compliance 70Appendix F — SnapScan regulationcomplianceSafety regulations

Appendix F — SnapScan regulation compliance 71TÜV: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise1. Bitte Lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.2. Um eine Besc

Appendix F — SnapScan regulation compliance 72 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receive

Preface 8How to use this guideClick any text or graphic that isidentified as hypertext link.The pointer changes into a pointingfinger when positioned

Preface 9How to print this online guide?1. Choose Page Setup from the File menu.2. Choose A4 from the Paper pop-up menu.3. Select Orientation: Portrai