Arcus 1200 Owner's Guide ! Preface This chapter gives you general information about Arcus 1200. ! Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner This chapter shows you how to prepare your Arcus 1200 for installation. ! Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your Arcus 1200 for the Apple Macintosh and PC. ! Chapter 3: Placing Originals This chapter shows you how to place your originals in your Arcus 1200.
Trademarks Agfa, the Agfa rhombus and MultiPlate are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG. Arcus 1200, FotoLook and ColorTune are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V. Adaptec and ASPI are trademarks of Adaptec. Adobe Acrobat and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Power Macintosh, System 8 and Mac OS 9 are trademarks and Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Incorporated.
Contents Preface ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner .................................................................................................. 6 Unpacking the Scanner............................................................................................................... 7 Unlocking the Scanner ..........................................................
Appendix A: Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 41 Appendix B: Technical Information .............................................................................................. 43 Appendix C: Arcus 1200 Regulation Compliance ....................................................................... 45 Safety Regulations ..........................................................................................................
Preface Arcus 1200 can scan reflective and transparent originals. Because of its MultiPlate™ system, it is possible to prepare transparent originals while scanning reflective originals and vice versa. This means a considerable increase in productivity. Arcus 1200's image quality makes it perfectly suitable for pre-press graphical applications. It is based on flatbed CCD (Charge Coupled Device) scanning technology. Arcus 1200 is characterized by a large input size range.
Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner This chapter assists you in preparing your Arcus 1200 for installation.
Unpacking the Scanner 1 Open the packing box and take out all the items carefully. 2 Check each item to make sure that there is no visual defect. 3 Check with your packing list if something is missing. If something is missing, contact your dealer or Agfa service representative. 4 Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials from the scanner. " Note: Keep the packing materials to protect the scanner for later transport.
The TPU is unlocked. Taking a Closer Look Now that you have taken the scanner out of the box, you can take a closer look, so that you become familiar with its parts.
The Different Parts of Your Scanner The figure illustrates the locations of the different parts of your Arcus 1200. 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 1. TPU unlocking screw 2. TPU 3. rulers 4. removable tray (glass plate/batch slide holder frame) 5. stand-by switch 6. power indicator 7. progress indicator 8. indicator for transparency scanning (Tx) " Note: After 15 minutes of inactivity of the scanner, the scanner switches automatically to stand-by mode.
1 2 3 4 1 35 mm framed and 4 x 5 inch batch slide holder 2 35 mm strip and 6 x 9 cm batch slide holder 3 batch slide holder frame 4 small plastic holder to make 6 x 9 cm universal (6 x 7 cm or 6 x 6 cm) The following figure illustrates the location of the different parts at the rear of your scanner.
Working with Trays and a Flexible Template Trays A locking system is installed for safety reasons, to protect the scanner's optical assembly and its electronic components from possible damage and dust. Two trays are delivered with your scanner: 1. glass plate 2. batch slide holder frame The TPU will automatically be locked, when you remove the glass plate from your scanner. " Note: When you have inserted the glass plate in the scanner, you can open the TPU again.
Connecting the Transparency Unit (TPU) To scan negatives, transparencies or slides you have to use the TPU on your Arcus 1200: • Connect the TPU cable to your scanner as shown in the figure below.
Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your Arcus 1200 with your Apple Macintosh or Windows PC.
Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements # # " For the Apple Macintosh: $ A Power Macintosh™ $ 32 MB of RAM if virtual memory is switched on, 64 MB RAM if virtual memory is switched off $ A 17 inch color monitor (24 bit color display recommended) $ System™ 8.
Environmental Requirements # Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface. # To ensure proper ventilation, allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) free space around each side of the scanner and a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) at the rear of the scanner. # Make sure that no vibrations or shocks occur. # Make sure that the area is free of excessive dust. # Avoid any contact with water.
Cleaning Your Scanner # In order to maintain the quality of your scanned images, regularly clean the glass plate. # Before cleaning, switch off the scanner by unplugging the power cord. # Use a damp cloth and a mild detergent or alcohol to clean the surface of the glass plate. # When you use sprays directly onto the glass plate, avoid the seams around the glass, as this may cause the liquid to penetrate and contaminate the mirrors and lenses inside the scanner.
Which SCSI Interface Card Arcus 1200 requires a SCSI interface to work with your Macintosh. If your Macintosh does not have a SCSI interface card or built-in interface, contact your dealer. Adaptec™ products are recommended to use together with your Arcus 1200. " Note: If you use an external SCSI-card, consult the documentation supplied with your interface card. This will tell you how to install the card.
-orIf SCSI ID number 2 is already assigned, you need to set the scanner to a free SCSI ID number. $ Make sure that your scanner is switched off. $ Decide on an unassigned SCSI ID number. $ Use the SCSI ID switch at the rear of the scanner to set the desired SCSI ID: $ Press – to decrease the SCSI ID number. -orPress + to increase the SCSI ID number. 4 Click OK to close the SCSI ID Checker.
If your Arcus 1200 is the only external SCSI device to be connected to your Apple Macintosh: 1 Place the terminator on the 50-pin connector of the scanner. 2 Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the connection. 3 Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the free side of the terminator. 4 Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the connection. 5 Connect the smaller 25-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector of your Apple Macintosh.
If your Arcus 1200 will be connected to your Apple Macintosh together with other external SCSI devices: If you install the scanner at the end of your SCSI chain 1 Remove or switch off the terminator from the last device in the SCSI chain. 2 Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector that has become available on this device. 3 Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the connection.
If your scanner is the first external device of your SCSI chain 1 Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector of the next device in the SCSI chain. 2 Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the connection. 3 Connect the 25-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector of the scanner. 4 Tighten the connector screws to secure the connection. 5 Make sure that the last device in the SCSI chain is terminated.
If you install the scanner between two other external SCSI devices 1 Disconnect the SCSI cable from one of these two SCSI devices. 2 Connect the free end of this SCSI cable to the scanner. 3 Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable (the one supplied with your scanner) to the other adjacent SCSI device. 4 Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the connection. 5 Connect the 25-pin end of the SCSI cable (the one supplied with your scanner) to the scanner.
Testing the Scanner and the Connection You are now ready to check if the scanner is operating properly and if the devices are correctly connected to your Macintosh. Caution: Check if the scanner is properly unlocked. 1 Connect the power cord to the scanner. " Note: Make sure that you are using the correct power cord for the voltage in your area. Double-check whether the voltage indicated on the back panel of the scanner corresponds with the voltage in your area.
Installation for Windows This section shows you how to set up your Arcus 1200 with your Windows PC. You can find information on which SCSI interface card to use, instructions for connecting the scanner to your PC and instructions for testing the scanner and the connection. Installation of the Software Please consult the Getting Started manual. " Note: Before installing the scanner software, you have to install the FotoLook Scanner Driver.
4 $ Make sure that your scanner is switched off and that it is disconnected from your computer. $ To decrease the SCSI ID number: push -. $ To increase the SCSI ID number: push +. Close the SCSI ID utility. Connecting the Scanner Before you connect the scanner to your PC, make sure that your scanner as well as your PC and everything connected to it are switched off. " Note: Before connecting the scanner to your PC, you have to install the scanner software.
If your PC has a 25-pin connector and your Arcus 1200 is the only external SCSI device to be connected to your PC: " Note: If your configuration also consists of internal SCSI devices and if your SCSI controller does not disable termination automatically, do not forget to disable the termination of the host adapter. Consult your computer documentation for more information. 1 Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6. For more information, consult Choosing a SCSI ID Number.
If your PC has a 25-pin connector and your Arcus 1200 will be connected to your PC together with other external SCSI devices: If you install the scanner at the end of your SCSI chain: 1 Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6. For more information, consult Choosing a SCSI ID Number. 2 Remove or switch off the terminator from the last device in the SCSI chain. 3 Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector that has become available on this device.
If your scanner is the first external device of your SCSI chain 1 Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6. For more information, consult Choosing a SCSI ID Number. 2 Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector of the next device in the SCSI chain. 3 Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the connection. 4 Connect the 25-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector of the scanner. 5 Tighten the connector screws to secure the connection.
If you install the scanner between two other external SCSI devices 1 Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6. For more information, see Choosing a SCSI ID Number. 2 Disconnect your SCSI cable from one of these two SCSI devices. 3 Connect the free end of this SCSI cable to the scanner. 4 Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable (the one supplied with your scanner) to the other adjacent SCSI device.
If your PC has a 50-pin connector and your Arcus 1200 is the only external SCSI device to be connected to your PC: " Note: If your configuration also consists of internal SCSI devices and if your SCSI controller does not disable termination automatically, do not forget to disable the termination of the host adapter. Consult your computer documentation for more information. 1 Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6. For more information, see Choosing a SCSI ID Number.
If your PC has a 50-pin connector and your Arcus 1200 will be connected to your PC together with other external SCSI devices: If you install the scanner at the end of your SCSI chain 1 Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6. For more information, see Choosing a SCSI ID Number. 2 Remove or switch off the terminator from the last device in the SCSI chain. 3 Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector that has become available on this device.
If your scanner is the first external device of your SCSI chain 1 Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6. For more information, see Choosing a SCSI ID Number. 2 Connect the 25-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector of the next device in the SCSI chain. " Note: If you do not have the appropriate cable, contact your dealer for a specific cable. 3 Tighten the connector screws to secure the connection. 4 Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable to the connector of the scanner.
If you install the scanner between two other external SCSI devices 1 Set the scanner to an unused SCSI ID number between 0 and 6. For more information, see Choosing a SCSI ID Number. 2 Disconnect the SCSI cable from one of these two SCSI devices. 3 Connect the free end of this SCSI cable to the scanner. 4 Connect the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable (the one supplied with your scanner) to the other adjacent SCSI device.
" Note: Make sure that you are using the correct power cord for the voltage in your area. Double-check whether the voltage indicated on the back panel of the scanner corresponds with the voltage in your area. If not, contact your dealer or Agfa service representative. 2 Check if the SCSI cable is properly connected. 3 Switch on the scanner. " Note: While starting up the scanner, the power indicator (green) switches on after which the progress indicator switches on.
Chapter 3: Placing Originals This chapter shows you how to scan with your Arcus 1200.
Changing Removable Trays Your Arcus 1200 contains a removable glass plate as well as a removable batch slide holder frame. This paragraph explains how to remove this glass plate. " Note: The batch slide holder frame, which you can use to scan transparencies, can be removed in the same way. 1 Close the TPU. 2 Remove the glass plate as shown in the figure below. Caution: Make sure the TPU is closed, before you try to remove the glass plate or the batch slide holder frame.
" Note: Optical performance of a CCD scanner is always best near the middle of the scan area. However, the specified scan quality is guaranteed for the entire scan area. 3 Close the TPU of the scanner. " Note: The removable TPU makes it possible to scan from books and magazines. When you put a thick original on the reflective glass plate, the TPU adjusts automatically to the thickness of the original. If necessary, you can remove the TPU completely by lifting it.
Placing Transparent Originals When you scan transparent originals, there are two possibilities: # You can use the glass plate and the flexible template; # You can use the batch slide holders. The batch slide holders fit into the batch slide holder frame which you insert in the scanner. Using the Glass Plate and the Flexible Template To scan a transparent original, carry out the following instructions: 1 Open the TPU of your scanner.
2 Put the batch slide holder with the originals in the batch slide holder frame with the Agfa logo at the top. 3 Insert the batch slide holder frame in the scanner. " Note: Before you put the batch slide holder frame in your scanner, close the TPU and remove the glass plate from the scanner. 1. 35 mm framed and 4 x 5 inch batch slide holder 2. 35 mm strip and 6 x 9cm batch slide holder 3. batch slide holder frame 4.
35 mm strip (1) and 6 x 9 cm (2) batch slide holder One strip of maximum 6 negatives and 2 slides can be mounted into the holder which is then mounted into the batch slide holder frame. 1 Put your strip with the originals or your slides face down in the batch slide holder. Z 2 S R Q P Close the lid and slide it sideways. Your originals are correctly positioned for scanning. Z S R Q P 3 Put the batch slide holder into the batch slide holder frame with the Agfa logo at the top.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix explains some common problems you may come across when starting up or using your Arcus 1200. The power indicator fails to light up. # Verify the power connection to the scanner. If you have confirmed that there is power to the scanner it is likely that the scanner fuse needs to be replaced. Contact your dealer. The power indicator lights up but nothing happens. # Contact your dealer or Agfa service representative.
The scanner software cannot find the scanner. After opening the Scan dialog box, a message appears telling that no scanner is connected, although the scanner is connected. # Check the Installation procedure, to see if you followed the instructions. Pay special attention to the setting of the SCSI ID number. # Maybe you did not wait long enough for all SCSI devices to start up, before you switched on your workstation. Therefore, try restarting your workstation.
Appendix B: Technical Information This appendix provides some technical information about your Arcus 1200. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
Lamp warm up time: Approximately 15 seconds 180 seconds to reach final image quality Power supply: 100 V to 240 V, 47-63 Hz Power consumption: <35 W Dimensions: - length: 555 mm - width: 386 mm - height: 187 mm - weight: 10 kg Acoustic noise: Max. 50dB in worst condition Interface: SCSI-2 interface Maximum throughput 2.
Appendix C: Arcus 1200 Regulation Compliance ! Safety Regulations ! Electromagnetic Compatibility Appendix C: Arcus 1200 Regulation Compliance 45
Safety Regulations Arcus 1200 has been designed to comply with: # VDE 0805 # IEC 950, EN 60950 (GS approved) # UL 1950-D3 # CSA c22.2 No. 950-M89 Arcus 1200 also complies with CE regulations and carries the CE mark. UL Safety Statement Instructions for power supply cord selection: Use a UL listed, Type SVT or SJT cord, three conductor, rated 10 A 125 V, not to exceed 15ft in length. TÜV: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise # Bitte Lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Arcus 1200 is designed to comply with: # Emission: EN55022, Class B # Immunity: IEC 801-2; IEC801-3; IEC 801-4 # FCC Document 20718, part 15, subpart B, class B Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
