Horizon Ultra Scanner Owner’s Guide abc The complete picture.
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Contents EMI Interference v Preface vii Welcome About this guide Conventions Hardware requirements Environmental requirements Important safety instructions vii vii viii viii ix ix 1 Preparing the scanner 11 Unpacking the scanner 13 Unlocking the scanner 14 Locking the scanner 16 Taking a closer look 17 Placing reflectives 18 Placing transparencies 19 Using the universal glass plate 19 Using the optional transparency holder frames and transparency holders Testing the scanner 22 2 Installing the scan
3 Calibrating the scanner 34 The Lamp Calib White Point Scanner Calibration Scan Information 34 35 36 37 4 Caring for your scanner 39 Cleaning the scanner Replacing the reflection scanner lamp Replacing the transparency lamp Replacing the fuse 39 39 42 43 Appendix A—Troubleshooting 44 Appendix B—Optional accessories 46 Appendix C—Technical Information 50 Contents 4
EMI Interference Federal Communications commission This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limitations for a Class A computer device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
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Preface Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of Agfa™ ’s Horizon Ultra™ scanner, and welcome in our world of high-quality pre-press peripherals and systems. The Horizon Ultra scanner is a high-performance color digitizer for scanning reflective originals or transparencies. It will help you to increase the productivity of your scanning process. Its image quality makes it suitable to be used for pre-press graphical applications. It is based on flat-bed, CCD (Charge Coupled Device) scanning technology.
■ Chapter 4, ‘Caring for your scanner’, shows you how to maintain your Horizon Ultra scanner. ■ Appendix A, ‘Troubleshooting’, can be helpful when you come across problems that you are unable to solve. ■ Appendix B, ‘Optional accessories’, lists the accessories that you can buy as a supplement to your Horizon Ultra scanner. ■ Appendix C, ‘Technical Information’, provides specifications of your Horizon Ultra scanner.
Environmental requirements ■ Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface. ■ Make sure that no vibrations or shocks occur. ■ Make sure that no dust is present. ■ To ensure proper ventilation, allow a minimum of 25 cm (10 inches) free space around each side of the scanner. ■ To obtain a perfect image quality, operate the scanner preferably when the environmental temperature is between 15°C and 30°C. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and heating devices.
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Preparing the scanner This chapter assists you in preparing your Horizon Ultra™ scanner for installation.
Horizon Ultra Scanner Transparency-holder frame or 115 V power cable 230 V power cable Calibration target Apple® Macintosh® scanner software PC® scanner software SCSI 50 to 50 pins cable Owner’s and User’s Guides Warranty and Registration card Figure 1-1 The contents of the packing box of the Horizon Ultra scanner Lock/Unlock card Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner 12
Unpacking the scanner The first thing to do is to make sure you have everything listed here. The packing box contains: ■ The Horizon Ultra scanner. ■ The Owner’s and User’s Guides, Apple Macintosh scanner software and PC scanner software, all contained in one packing box. ■ Calibration tools for the transparency lamp, the focus, the Color Registration and the White Point of the Horizon Ultra scanner. ■ The Scanner Info tool.
3. Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials from the scanner. 4. Fill out the Warranty and Registration form. You will find the product serial number on the back panel of the scanner. ❖ Note: Do not forget to mail the Warranty and Registration form. Only then you can claim your guarantee and get the following registration benefits: new product information, new application software.
A4 A5 optical box shipping restraint Figure 1-2 Removing the panel A4 A5 Figure 1-3 Removing the shipping restraint A4 A5 Figure 1-4 Replacing the shipping restraint Chapter 1 — Unlocking Preparing the scanner 15
Locking the scanner If you need to transport the scanner over long distances, you should first replace the shipping restraint. This will protect the scanner’s optical box from possible damage. 1. Remove the panel at the right side of the scanner. 2. Move the optical box manually to the right, until it is in proper position to be locked. Hold it at its lower U-profile. 3. Remove the screw from its right hole, then gently turn the screw into the slot and fasten it. 4. Bring the panel back in place.
Taking a closer look Now that you have the scanner out of the box, take a closer look so that you become familiar with its parts. Figure 1-5 and Figure 1-6 illustrate the locations of the different parts of your Horizon Ultra scanner.
Placing reflectives You can place a reflective originals directly on the scanner’s glass plate with its image side down. ■ Place the original on the glass plate, with its top side against the middle of the left ruler. A4 A5 Figure 1-7 Placing a reflective original For faster scanning, slide the original into one of the corners. This special Horizon Ultra feature allows the scanner to take advantage of its special pixel reading mecanism by skipping the empty parts of the scan bed.
Placing transparencies Using the universal glass plate You can clip your originals underneath the universal glass plate and place them on the glass plate of the scanner. Center the originals on the glass plate, with their top side towards the calibration slot. This position guarantees the best quality. Make sure that the calibration slot in the frame is at the left side (standing in front of the scanner) and that it is clean.
Using the optional transparency holder frames and transparency holders The holders keep the originals perfectly flat between two anti-Newton glasses, thus guaranteeing optimum sharpness. To insert transparencies in the transparency holders and the holders in their frames, follow this procedure: 1. Place the transparency holder frame, with the protection foil down, in the upper left corner of the scanner’s glass plate. 2.
4. Press the upper part and the bottom plate of the transparency holder together until you hear a click. 5. Place the transparency holder in the transparency-holder frame. Make sure that the pins of the holder are inserted completely in the holes of the frame (see Figure 1-11). The transparency holder should be in full contact with the protection foil of the transparency-holder frame. 6. Place the frame in the top left corner of the glass plate.
7. Leave the document cover open, so that the carriage can move over the frame. ❖ Note: To remove the transparency holder from the holder frame after scanning, make sure that the transparency lamp carriage is in its home position (completely left), and that nobody attempts to start a new scan. Testing the scanner You are now ready to perform a power-on test to check if the scanner is operating correctly. 1. Check whether you have unlocked the scanner. 2. Connect the power cable to the scanner.
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Installing the scanner This chapter shows you how to set up your Horizon Ultra scanner with your Apple Macintosh, PC, or PS/2® computer. You’ll find instructions for: ■ Changing and setting the SCSI ID number ■ Using the correct SCSI adapter card ■ Connecting the scanner to your computer ■ Testing the connection About SCSI devices The Horizon Ultra scanner is a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) device. It communicates with your computer by using the SCSI2 standard.
On an Apple Macintosh, you can use the SCSI ID checker software utility delivered with the scanner (see next page). 3. Use a screwdriver to set the desired SCSI ID on the switch at the rear of the scanner. 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 Figure 2-1 Changing the SCSI ID number Installation for the Apple Macintosh This section shows you how to set up your Horizon Ultra scanner with your Apple Macintosh computer.
Figure 2-2 SCSI Table Your Macintosh always occupies ID 7 and its internal hard disk usually ID 0 or ID 1. CD-ROM usually occupies ID 3. If your Macintosh is equipped with 2 SCSI-busses (internal and external), the button Next Bus allows you to switch busses. 3. Write down any SCSI ID number that is free. Your Horizon Ultra scanner is preset to ID 2. If this number is free you do not need to alter the SCSI ID switch on the rear of the scanner. 4. Click OK to quit the SCSI ID Checker. 5.
If your Horizon Ultra scanner is the only SCSI device to be connected to your Apple Macintosh: 1. Connect the smaller 25-pin end of the System 25-pin to 50-pin cable to the SCSI port on your Apple Macintosh. 2. Connect the 50-pin connector to the scanner. 3. Place the terminator on the scanner’s remaining 50-pin connector. 4. Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the connection.
Testing the connection You are now ready to perform a test to check if the scanner is correctly connected to your Apple Macintosh. 1. Connect the power cable to the scanner. Make sure that you are using the correct power cable for the voltage in your area. 2. Check if the SCSI cable is properly connected. 3. Switch the scanner on. The scanner performs a self-test: it produces some sounds and the indicator lights switch on and off.
Installation for the PC This section shows you how to set up your Horizon Ultra scanner with your PC. You can find information on which SCSI adapter card to use and instructions for connecting the scanner to your PC. Which SCSI adapter card The Horizon Ultra scanner requires a SCSI adapter card to work with your PC or compatible computer. If your PC does not have such a card, contact your dealer or Agfa service representative.
4. If the scanner is the last device in the SCSI chain, place the terminator on the unconnected SCSI port of the scanner. 5. Snap the diamond shaped wire clips into the clip brackets to secure the connection. 6. Connect the power cable to the scanner. Make sure that you are using the correct power cable for the voltage in your area. 7. Switch on the scanner. The scanner performs a self-test: it produces some sounds and the indicator lights switch on and off.
■ The documentation supplied with your PS/2 for information on installing a SCSI adapter card. If you are using third party software, check the documentation supplied with that software for the SCSI adapter cards supported. Your PS/2 computer also needs a configuration file to make it aware of the interface card. This file enables your computer to automatically configure the interface card.
8. Switch on your PS/2. Your PS/2 performs a series of checks to verify the correct system configuration each time you switch it on. For further information on configuring your PS/2 system see your PS/2 documentation, adapter card documentation and the Read Me file on the PC scanner software disk. You are now ready to install and configure Agfa’s scanning software. Please refer to the User’s Guide.
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Calibrating the scanner This chapter shows you how to calibrate your Horizon Ultra scanner using the following calibration tools: ■ Lamp Calib, ■ White Point, ■ Scanner Calibration. It also teaches you how you can get basic information about your scanner with the tool: ■ Scanner Info. You find these tools in the Calibration Tool folder. The Lamp Calib This tool calibrates the transparency lamp unit of the Horizon Ultra scanner.
White Point This tool calibrates the White Point of the scanner in reflective mode. You should use this tool when the color balance or density reading of the White Point of your scanner is not correct. 1. Note the Gray, Red, Green and Blue densities labeled on the White Point target. With a color densitometer you can also measure the individual densities and use these values. 2. Place the White Point target on the top-center position of the glass plate and close the cover of the scanner. 3.
Scanner Calibration With this tool the focus of the scanner can be optimized. 1. Put the calibration target on the glass plate of the scanner. 2. Make sure the text “Keep me clean” is readable from the top side of the plate. A4 A5 3. Double click the Scanner Calibration tool on your Macintosh. 4. Click Do to start the calibration. The scanner calibration takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. ❖ It is important to check that the calibration continues beyond the first prescan.
Scan Information This tool gives you some information about your scanner. ■ Double click the Scan Information tool. The following information about your scanner appears. ■ The serial number: Gives you the serial number of your scanner. ■ The memory size: Gives you the available memory size of your scanner. ■ Pixelwise scanning supported Yes or No: Indicates whether your scanner supports pixelwise scanning or not.
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Caring for your scanner This chapter describes how to keep your Horizon Ultra scanner in perfect working order. Cleaning the scanner Cleaning the glass plate regularly will ensure that dirt or smudges do not reduce the quality of your scanned images. Before cleaning, switch off the power to the scanner and unplug the cable. Use a damp cloth and a mild detergent or alcohol to clean the surface of the glass plate and document board.
A4 A5 Figure 3-1 Removing the glass plate 3. Move the optical box to the opening under the glass plate. Use the U-beam at the right bottom side to move it, while keeping it down. 4. Unhook the top of the plastic plates at the front and the rear of the optical box (Figure 3-2). Make sure not to unhook the plastic plates completely. Figure 3-2 Unhooking the plastic plates 5. Remove the top Infrared filter, by turning loose its six screws (Figure 3-3). Do not touch the glass.
Figure 3-3 Removing the top Infrared filter 6. Disconnect the lamp cables. ❖ Warning: The lamp may still be hot. 7. Push the lamp cables through the small holes. 8. Remove the old lamp. 9. Bring the new lamp in place, with the little mark at one end of the lamp towards the back side of the scanner, facing upwards. ❖ Warning: Do not touch the glass with your bare hands. This would dramatically shorten the new lamp’s lifetime. 10. Re-assemble everything in reverse order.
Replacing the transparency lamp The transparency lamp has a rated lifetime of 300 hours. Replacement should preferably be done by your dealer or Agfa service representative. In case of an emergency, you can replace the lamp as follows (read also the instructions coming with the lamp): 1. Switch off the scanner and remove the power cable. 2. Turn loose the screws that fasten the lamp hood (Figure 3-4). 3. Remove the lamp hood. 4. Remove the small plate that holds the lamp in place (Figure 3-5).
6. Disconnect the wires. Cut the cable binders. 7. Connect the new lamp. 8. Bring the new lamp in place by holding the wires. ❖ Warning: Do not touch the glass with your bare hands. This would dramatically shorten the new lamp’s lifetime. 9. Re-assemble everything in reverse order. ❖ Note: If you want to do the replacement yourself with a minimum of wasted time, you can order a spare lamp before your transparency lamp needs replacing.
Appendix A Troubleshooting The Horizon Ultra scanner is designed for efficient, trouble-free operation. This appendix describes what to do in the unlikely event that problems would occur. The scanner does not start up. The scanner is not receiving any power. ■ Check whether the voltage of the power cable corresponds with the voltage in your area. If it does, verify the power connection to the scanner. ■ Check whether the power cable fuses are failing.
The workstation does not start up. Your workstation cannot find its hard disk due to a conflict with the SCSI ID numbers of the devices you have attached. ■ Disconnect all SCSI devices (except the start-up disk) and connect them one by one, beginning with the scanner, to identify the device that causes the problem (switch all devices off before breaking or making connections).
Appendix B Optional accessories This appendix provides information on some accessories that you can buy as a supplement to your Horizon Ultra scanner. You will find information on: ■ Transparency holders ■ Transparency-holder frames ■ The Memory Pack Transparency holders Several types of transparency holders are available: ■ ■ Small types: ■ A 24 mm x 36 mm transparency holder (for 35 mm transparencies). ■ A 6 cm x 6 cm transparency holder (2.25 x 2.25").
Transparency-holder frames Several types of transparency-holder frames are available: ■ A frame for two small holders and one large holder ■ A frame with one large hole and two small holes, plus 3 round hole covers.
■ A frame for 9 holders for mounted slides ■ A frame for film strips Appendix B — Optional accessories 48
■ A batch scanning pack containing: ■ A frame for film strips ■ A frame for 6 small holders and 6 holders for 35 mm slides (= 3 packages) ■ A frame for 9 holders for mounted slides and 9 holders for mounted slides (5 cm) ■ A universal glass plate (24 x 34 cm) ■ Two 6 x 6 cm holders (= 1 pack) Memory Pack The Memory Pack contains 24 Mb RAM, and a custom-made memory management IC. This pack allows further productivity improvements, especially when big color scans are concerned.
Appendix C Technical Information This appendix provides some technical information about your Horizon Ultra scanner. Scanner type: Flat-bed A3 size color CCD scanner CCD: 15000 elements, hybrid type Output resolution: 20 - 2540 ppi for line art and gray 20 - 2000 ppi for color mode A/D Conversion: 12 bit Output pixel depth: 1 bit output for line-art (black and white) 8 or 10 bit output for gray 3 x 8 bit or 3 x 10 bit output for color Density range: 3.2 D Max. density detected: 3.
when scanning: 650 W maximum Dimensions: 815 x 560 x 395 mm (32.1" x 22" x 15.5") Acoustic noise: max. 55 dB Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Options: Transparency holders Transparency-holder frames Memory pack Batch scanning pack Interface: SCSI-2 interface Maximum throughput 4MB/sec Environment: Operating temperature: 15°C to 30°C (50°F to 104°F) Relative humidity: 10% to 75% Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
