SnapScan™ e25 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 This chapter shows you how to configure your SnapScan Buttons on your PC.
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Contents Preface ............................................................................................................................................... 5 About SnapScan ......................................................................................................................... 6 Environmental Requirements...................................................................................................... 6 Precautions ...................................................................
Modifying the ScanWise Settings.............................................................................................. 41 Chapter 6: Making Your First Scan ............................................................................................... 43 Appendix A: Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 45 Appendix B: Technical Information .................................................................................
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 the SnapScan e25 (unless specified otherwise). The SnapScan is a one pass flatbed color scanner with a resolution of 600 X 1200 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. The scanned data is transferred through the computer’s USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.
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.
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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 Packing List (printed on the box) 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.
The following figure illustrates the location of the different parts at the rear of your scanner. 1. Power connector 2. USB Port (labeled with the USB icon ) to make a connection to your computer Changing the Handle It is possible to customize your SnapScan by changing its handle. 1 Rotate the handle counterclockwise to remove it. 2 To place a new handle, slide the handle in the correct position and rotate it clockwise.
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 screw at the bottom. 2 Rotate the locking screw in the direction of . Your scanner is unlocked. # Note: If you want to transport your scanner, you have to lock it. To do this, first connect the AC adapter to the scanner so that its optical assembly moves to its home position.
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 2 Insert the Agfa ScanWise™ CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. ! 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 online, 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. Online manuals and documentation 4.
Connecting the Scanner to Your PC 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. # Note: Make sure the scanner is unlocked (see Unlocking the Scanner) before connecting it to the electric outlet. 1 Connect the plug of the AC adapter to your scanner.
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 for Windows 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 ! Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration ! Modifying an Existing Configuration ! Creating a New Configuration ! Modifying the ScanWise Settings Chapter 3: Configuring Buttons on Your PC 19
Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration It is possible to assign a different configuration to one of the three buttons of your SnapScan. 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. Print button b. ScanWise button c.
Modifying an Existing Configuration It is possible to modify an existing configuration and assign it to one of the three buttons of your SnapScan. 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. Print button b.
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.
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 the name that you have given to your configuration 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.
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.
9 Click Close. You return to the Configure Buttons window. 10 Select the name you have given to your 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 There are several options to edit an 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 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.
Installing the Scanner Software 1 Insert the Agfa ScanWise CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The Agfa ScanWise window opens. " Note: if the ScanWise window does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop. 2 Double-click the ScanWise Installer icon. 3 Click the up or down arrow to select your language. This selection determines the language of the ScanWise software and documentation. 4 Click the up or down arrow to select your type of scanner (if needed).
By registering online, 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. Online manuals and documentation 4.
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. " Note: Make sure the scanner is unlocked (see Unlocking the Scanner) before connecting it to the electric outlet. 1 Connect the plug of the AC adapter to your scanner.
Chapter 5: Configuring Buttons on Your Macintosh Computer ! Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration ! Modifying an Existing Configuration ! Creating a New Configuration ! Modifying the ScanWise Settings Chapter 5: Configuring Buttons on Your Macintosh Computer 34
Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration It is possible to assign a different configuration to one of the three buttons of your SnapScan. 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. Print button b. ScanWise button c.
Modifying an Existing Configuration It is possible to modify an existing configuration and assign it to one of the three buttons of your SnapScan. 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. Print button b.
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.
! Note: There are several options to edit the existing configuration. For more information see Modifying the ScanWise Settings. 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.
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. Print button b. ScanWise button c. E-mail button 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.
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.
9 Click Close. You return to the Configure Buttons Window. 10 Select the name that have given to your 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 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.
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. After installation you can access these documents via the Start menu on your PC or via the ScanWise icon on the desktop of your Macintosh. # Note: If you encounter problems, please consult the ScanWise Read Me file on your computer or Appendix A: Troubleshooting in this Owner’s Guide.
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.
You cannot scan from within your image editing software (MACINTOSH ONLY). If ScanWise is installed before the image editing software, no plug-ins will be available in the image editing software. " Uninstall and re-install ScanWise. 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.
An OEM Windows 98 system was already installed when purchasing your computer (PC ONLY). When you encounter problems during the installation procedure on a PC with a pre-installed Windows 98 system, please contact your PC dealer. 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.
Appendix B: Technical Information Technical specifications are subject to change without notice. Scanner type: - SnapScan e25 Desktop, flatbed, one pass, 3 buttons of which all are software definable Maximum resolution: - optical: 600 ppi horizontal x 1200 ppi vertical - through interpolation: 9600 ppi horizontal x 9600 ppi vertical - Internal sample depth: 12 bits for gray, 36 bits for color Scanning speed: - line-art: 3.8 ms / line - gray: 3.
Appendix C: Regulation Compliance ! ! ! Safety Regulations ! UL Safety Statement ! TÜV: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Electromagnetic Compatibility ! Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement ! Industry Canada Class A and B Label Requirements Declaration of Conformity: SnapScan e25 Appendix C: Regulation Compliance 49
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.
Declaration of Conformity: SnapScan e25 Manufacter’s authorized: Per Säve Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
