SnapScan™ e40/e50 Owner’s Guide ! Preface This chapter gives you information about SnapScan and about How to Use this Online Guide. ! Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner “Preparing the Scanner” explains how to prepare your SnapScan for installation. ! Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner for PC This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your PC. ! Chapter 3: Configuring Buttons on your PC (SnapScan e50) This chapter shows you how to configure your SnapScan Buttons on your PC.
Trademarks Agfa and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert A.G. ScanWise and SnapScan are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V. Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Apple, Macintosh, PowerPC and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Readiris Pro is a registered trademark of I.R.I.S. Corel is a registered trademark of the Corel Corporation.
Contents Preface ............................................................................................................................................... 5 About SnapScan........................................................................................................................ 6 Environmental Requirements .................................................................................................. 6 Precautions.........................................................................
Chapter 4: Installing the Scanner for Macintosh ......................................................................... 33 Minimum System Requirements............................................................................................ 34 Installing the Image Editing Software ................................................................................... 34 Installing the Scanner Software.............................................................................................
Preface ! About SnapScan ! Environmental Requirements ! Precautions ! Cleaning your Scanner ! How to Use this Online Guide ! How to Print this Guide Preface 5
About SnapScan In this Owner’s Guide, the name SnapScan is used for both the SnapScan e40 and e50 (unless specified otherwise). The SnapScan is a one pass flatbed color scanner with a resolution of 1200 x 2400 ppi equipped with a cold cathode lamp. It is based on CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) scanning technology. With the SnapScan, you can scan line-art, gray-scale and color reflective originals up to A4 format. With the SnapScan e50 you can also scan negatives, transparencies or slides.
Precautions For your own safety and that of your equipment, respect conscientiously the Environmental Requirements and always take the following precautions: " Check frequently whether there is no overheating of the AC adapter. " If you do not use your scanner for some time, pull the AC adapter cable out of the power supply socket. " Handle your SnapScan with care: the glass plate is fragile. There is no warranty on breaking the glass plate and your dealer is not liable for consequential damages.
How to Use this Online Guide To … Click … jump to another location within or outside the document blue text jump to an item in the glossary green text jump to a topic in the document click the corresponding bookmark jump to the first or the last page retrace your steps in the document jump to the previous or to the next page zoom in and zoom out (control-click) on the page search for a part of a word, a complete word or multiple words print the document # Note: Due to rescaling, some of the screens
How to Print this Guide 1 Choose Page Setup from the File menu. 2 Choose your paper format from the Paper popup menu. 3 Select Orientation: Portrait. 4 Click OK. 5 Choose Print from the File menu.
Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner This chapter helps you to prepare your SnapScan for installation.
Unpacking the Scanner 1 Open the packing box and carefully unpack all the items. 2 Check each item to make sure that everything listed on the box and on the Packing List is present. Check if there is no visible defect. If something is missing, contact your dealer. 3 Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials from the scanner. # Note: Do not throw away the packing materials. They can be useful to protect the scanner during later transport.
SnapScan e50: 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. replaceable handle 2. adjustable document cover 3. transparency lamp cover (for reflective scanning) 4. transparency module 5. glass plate 6. replaceable button cap 7. e-mail button 8. print button 9. ScanWise button 10. OCR button 11. status indicator 12. holder for scanning slides 13.
The following figure illustrates the location of the different parts at the rear of your scanner (SnapScan e40/e50). 1 2 3 1. USB Port (labeled with the USB icon ) to make a connection to your computer 2. Transparency Module Port (SnapScan e50 only) 3. Power connector Changing the Handle It is possible to customize your SnapScan by changing its handle. 1 Press the two clips at the inside of the cover upwards and lift the handle.
2 Remove the handle by sliding it out of its lip. 3 Choose a new handle. 4 Slide the handle in the lip. 5 Press the front of the handle down until you hear a click.
Changing the Button Cap (SnapScan e50) It is possible to customize your SnapScan e50 by changing the button cap. 1 Open the button panel by pushing the button cap. 2 Remove the button cap by lifting it at the underside and sliding it out of its lip. # Note: Do not remove the button cap while the button panel is still closed.
3 Choose a new button cap. 4 Slide the button cap over the button panel. 5 Press down the button cap in the right position. Unlocking the Scanner Before you start using the scanner, you first have to unlock it. 1 Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface and pull it carefully towards you until you can see the locking slider at the bottom. 2 Slide the locking slider to the right. Your scanner is unlocked. # Note: If you want to transport your scanner, you have to lock it.
Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner for PC This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your PC.
Minimum System Requirements " A USB port " A Pentium® processor " A 14 inch color monitor " A video card that can display a minimum of 16 bit high color " 32 MB of RAM (64 MB of RAM is recommended) " A CD-ROM drive " Windows® 98 " ScanWise is compatible with all IBM™ PCs and compatibles running Windows 98/2000 " The amount of disk space available on your PC determines the number and the size of the images that you can scan.
Installing the Scanner Software 1 Insert the Agfa ScanWise CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. # 2 Note: If the ScanWise Installer program does not appear automatically, carry out the following instructions: 1 Double-click My computer. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click Setup.exe. Click the up or down arrow to select your language. This selection determines the language of the ScanWise software and documentation. 3 Click the up or down arrow to select your type of scanner (if needed).
By registering on line, you will create your personal e-Service account and you will enjoy the following benefits: 1. Customized self-help tools: You have access to the following self-help tools which are customized according to your eservice account profile: 2. 1. Software downloads 2. Technical knowledge database (FAQ) 3. On line manuals and documentation 4.
1 Connect the plug of the AC adapter to your scanner. 2 Plug the adapter cable in the wall outlet. 3 Connect one end of your USB cable to the USB port on your scanner. Make sure you connect the correct plug as shown in the figure below. 4 Connect the other end of your USB cable to a USB port on your computer. Make sure you connect it to the correct port as shown in the figure below. A USB port is labeled with the USB icon .
Installing Additional Software If you want to use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) you will have to install Readiris Pro. Insert the CD-ROM and follow the instructions on your screen. To install additional software, insert the Corel Print Office 2000 CD-ROM and follow the instructions on your screen. If the Installer Program does not appear automatically, double-click the Setup.exe file on your CD-ROM.
Chapter 3: Configuring Buttons on your PC (SnapScan e50) ! Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration ! Modifying an Existing Configuration ! Creating a New Configuration ! Modifying the ScanWise Settings Chapter 3: Configuring Buttons on your PC (SnapScan e50) 23
Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration (SnapScan e50) It is possible to assign a different configuration to one of the four buttons of your SnapScan e50. The following example will show you how this is done. In this example we will change the settings of the e-mail button into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a mail recipient. 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software. 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu. The Configure Buttons window appears. a. e-mail button b.
Modifying an Existing Configuration (SnapScan e50) It is possible to modify an existing configuration and assign it to one of the four buttons of your SnapScan e50. The following example will show you how this is done. In this example we will change the settings of the e-mail button into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file. 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software. 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu. The Configure Buttons window appears. a. e-mail button b. print button c.
3 Click Organize. The Organize Actions window appears. The Organize Actions window displays all predefined and user defined configurations. # Note: Remove will be enabled when a user defined action is selected. The default actions cannot be removed.
4 Select Scan Image to File (autoselect). 5 Click Edit to modify the selected configuration. The Settings For... window appears. a. All predefined settings are available via the different drop-down menus. b. The resolution depends on the choice of destination. c. The output dimensions can be managed via the Dimension drop-down list. ! Note: There are several options to edit the existing configuration. For more information see Modifying the ScanWise Settings. 6 Click Save As.
10 Click Close. You return to the Configure Buttons window. 11 Select My Scan Image to File (autoselect) from the drop-down list next to the e-mail button. 12 Click OK. Pushing the e-mail button will send the scanned image to a file instead of to your mail recipient. # Note: For low quality originals (originals that are too bright or too dark), we advice you to select the PhotoGenie checkbox, which will enhance the colors.
3 Click Organize. The Organize Actions window appears. The Organize Actions window displays all predefined and user defined configurations. # Note: Remove will be enabled when a user defined action is selected. The default actions cannot be removed.
4 Click New in the Organize Actions window. The Settings For... window appears. a. All predefined settings are available via the different drop-down menus. b. The resolution depends on the choice of destination. c. The output dimensions can be managed via the Dimension drop-down list. ! Note: There are several options to create a new configuration. For more information see Modifying the ScanWise Settings. 5 Select the settings that you want to apply. 6 Click Save As.
10 Select My configuration from the drop-down list next to the e-mail button. 11 Click OK. The e-mail button is configured with your personal settings. Modifying the ScanWise Settings (SnapScan e50) There are several options to edit an existing configuration or to create a new one. In the Settings For ... window following options are available: " Original Type, Destination, Selection and Color Mode: These options can be changed using the different drop-down menus.
" Dimension: If you want a specified output range, click the Dimension drop-down list. A list of additional options will appear. Select the dimension (width or height) you want to specify. Enter the desired range and select the correct unit from the drop-down list. The Keep original size selection will keep the original size of the image.
Chapter 4: Installing the Scanner for Macintosh This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your Macintosh.
Minimum System Requirements " A USB port " A PowerPC® processor " A 14 inch color monitor with thousands of colors for an accurate display of color images " 32 MB of RAM " A CD-ROM drive " Mac® OS 8 or higher Installing the Image Editing Software 1 Disable the virus protection software. You can turn it off in the Extensions Manager Control Panel or you can drag the software out of the System Folder. # Note: After installing, enable the virus protection software again.
3 Click the up or down arrow to select your type of scanner (if needed). 4 Click the dotted right arrow or move the slider to about ScanWise. A demonstration of ScanWise will start. 5 Click the dotted right arrow or move the handle to Install. 6 Click Acrobat Reader to start the installation. You need Acrobat Reader to read the documentation. 7 Follow the instructions on your screen. When Acrobat Reader is installed you will be asked to restart your computer.
# Note: For the latest information consult the ScanWise Read Me File. When the installation is finished you are ready to connect your scanner to your Macintosh computer. Connecting the Scanner to the Macintosh Computer Caution: For your safety, use the adapter that comes with this product. Do not use any substitute. Misuse of the power adapter can cause serious damage to the product and a safety hazard while using it. # Note: Check if the AC Adapter complies with your local power supply.
2 Plug the adapter cable in the wall outlet. 3 Connect one end of your USB cable to the USB port on your scanner. Make sure you connect the correct plug as shown in the figure below. 4 Connect the other end of your USB cable to a USB port on your computer. Make sure you connect it to the correct port as shown in the figure. A USB port is marked with the USB icon . Installing Additional Software If you want to use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) you will have to install Readiris Pro.
Chapter 5: Configuring Buttons on your Macintosh Computer (SnapScan e50) ! Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration ! Modifying an Existing Configuration ! Creating a New Configuration (SnapScan e50) ! Modifying the ScanWise Settings Chapter 5: Configuring Buttons on your Macintosh Computer (SnapScan e50) 38
Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration (SnapScan e50) It is possible to assign a different configuration to one of the four buttons of your SnapScan e50. Following example will show you how it is done. In this example we will change the settings of the e-mail button into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file. 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software. 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu. The Configure Buttons window appears. a. e-mail button b. print button c.
Modifying an Existing Configuration (SnapScan e50) It is possible to modify an existing configuration and assign it to one of the four buttons of your SnapScan e50. The following example will show you how this is done. In this example we will change the settings of the e-mail button into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file instead of to your mail recipient. 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software. 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu. The Configure Buttons window appears. a.
3 Click Organize. The Organize Actions window appears. The Organize Actions window displays all predefined and user defined configurations. ! Note: Remove will be enabled when a user defined action is selected. The default actions cannot be removed. 4 Select Scan Image to File (autoselect). 5 Click Edit to modify the selected configuration. The Settings For... window appears. a. All predefined settings are available via the different drop-down menus. b.
6 Click Save As. The Save Action Configuration window appears. 7 Enter the name of your configuration. 8 Click OK. You return to the Settings For… window. 9 Click OK. You return to the Organize Actions window and your configuration will be added to the Actions list. 10 Click Close. You return to the Configure Buttons window. 11 Select My Scan Image to File (autoselect) from the drop-down list next to the e-mail button. 12 Click OK.
Creating a New Configuration (SnapScan e50) It is possible to create a new configuration and assign it to one of the four buttons of your SnapScan e50. The following example will show you how this is done. In this example we will create a new configuration and assign it to the e-mail button. 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software. 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu. The Configure Buttons window appears. a. e-mail button b. print button c. ScanWise button d. OCR button 3 Click Organize.
! 4 Note: Remove will be enabled when a user defined action is selected. The default actions cannot be removed. Click New in the Organize Actions window. The Settings For... window appears. a. All predefined settings are available via the different drop-down menus. b. The resolution depends on the choice of destination. c. The output dimensions can be managed via the Dimension drop-down list. ! Note: There are several options to create a new configuration.
9 Click Close. You return to the Configure Buttons Window. 10 Select My Configuration from the drop-down list next to the e-mail button. 11 Click OK. The e-mail button is configured with you personal settings. Modifying the ScanWise Settings (SnapScan e50) There are several options to edit the existing configuration or to create a new one. In the Settings For...
" Dimension: If you want a specified output range, click the Dimension drop-down list. A list of additional options will appear. Select the dimension (width or height) you want to specify. Enter the desired range and select the correct unit from the popup list. The Keep original size selection will keep the original size of the image.
Chapter 6: Making your First Scan 1 Place a color photograph face down on the glass plate with the top side against the middle of the front ruler. The optical performance of a CCD scanner is always best near the middle of the glass plate. However, the specified scan quality is guaranteed for the entire scan area. If you put more than one original on the glass plate, position them as close to the center line as possible to optimize the quality. 2 Close the document cover of the scanner.
3 For PC: In the Start menu, select Programs, Agfa ScanWise to open the ScanWise application. -or- For Macintosh: Go to the Agfa ScanWise folder on your hard disk and double-click 4 . Select your scanner (if needed). ! Note: This dialog only appears the first time you use ScanWise. 5 Click Yes when the system asks to guide you. 6 Follow the steps described in the ScanWise Guide Me mode. For more information consult the ScanWise Application Guide and the Agfa Contacts on your Agfa ScanWise CD-ROM.
Chapter 7: Using the Transparency Module (SnapScan e50) To scan negatives, transparencies or slides you have to use the transparency module on your SnapScan e50. If you want to scan negatives, transparencies or slides carry out the following instructions: 1 Remove the transparency lamp cover. 2 If you scan negatives or transparencies: 1 Slide these negatives/transparencies in the holder.
2 3 Align the holder with the negatives/transparencies on the scanner glass plate. Then, continue with instruction 4. If you scan slides: 1 Align the holder on the scanner glass plate.
2 Position the original slide in the holder. 4 Close the document cover. 5 Click the ScanWise icon on your desktop. The Agfa ScanWise window opens. 6 Click the arrow on the Preview button to switch between transparencies and reflectives. Transparent scanning: Reflective scanning: 7 In case ScanWise has not automatically recognized the original, select the correct original from the list. 8 Click the Scan button. The negatives, transparencies or slides will be scanned.
calibration area calibration area # Note: Please make sure not to touch the glass plate in the calibration area. Otherwise the quality of your scanned image can be affected.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting This section gives solutions for some common problems you may come across when starting up or using your SnapScan. There is no USB port free for your scanner. " Check if you can use a USB port on the keyboard or monitor. " Use a USB hub. The status indicator fails to light up. " Verify the power connection to the scanner. " If the power connection is working, contact your dealer or local Agfa support center.
Windows 98 fails to detect the scanner when you connect it for the first time (PC ONLY). " Check if the scanner is connected with the USB cable to your computer and that the AC adapter is plugged in. It can always happen that a USB port is damaged, therefore try the other USB port of your computer. " Check if the Device Manager finds the USB controller.
The e-mail function is not working (PC ONLY) ScanWise PC uses the default MAPI (Microsoft Messaging API) client as e-mail destination. This means you need a MAPI compatible e-mail client and it also has to be configured correctly. If ScanWise cannot find such a destination, the e-mail destination will NOT be visible in the destination list. Examples of MAPI compatible clients: Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express, Netscape Messenger, Eudora Pro.
Appendix B: Technical Information Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
Interface: USB port Transmission speed: 1 mbyte/s Environmental specifications: - operating temperature: +10 °C to +40 °C (+50 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit) - relative humidity: 20% to 85% RH - surrounding space: 10 cm (4 “) on every side Appendix B: Technical Information 57
Appendix C: Regulation Compliance ! Safety Regulations ! Electromagnetic Compatibility Appendix C: Regulation Compliance 58
Safety Regulations SnapScan and its options are designed to comply with: " UL 1950 " CSA C22.2 No. 950 - M89 D3 " VDE 0805 " IEC 950 " GS approved " EN 60950 UL Safety Statement The SnapScan and the AC adapter are suited for indoor use only. Do not use them outdoors. Use the Agfa supplied AC adapter only, otherwise guarantee will be voided.
Electromagnetic Compatibility SnapScan is designed to comply with: " Emission EN55022, class B " Immunity IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4 " 47 CFR, 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.
