P/N: P002152 INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR Technical Document Scanners MODEL Cx 40E Cx 40C Cx 40M S/N: ___________
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the scanner to rain or moisture. Do not cover the scanner with paper or drawings which might obstruct the unit’s vents for long periods while the unit is being operated as this may lead to overheating and constitute a possible fire hazard.
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual 3 2. CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Safety precautions .................................................................................................................................................2 Safety instructions .................................................................................................................................................
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Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual 5 7. REMOVING THE SHIPPING PROTECTION AND SETTING UP SMARTLF CX Before attempting to use SmartLF Cx it is essential that the foam shipping layer which protects the scan glass covers is removed from inside the scanner: Lift the catches on each side of the scanner and then raise the whole lid.
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual 9. CLOSING THE LID OF SMARTLF CX To close the lid of the SmartLF Cx, first check that there are no obstructions. Support the lid at the centre with the right hand and using the left hand release the prop. DO NOT LET GO OF THE LID FROM THE RAISED POSITION AS THE SCANNER MAY BE SEVERELY DAMAGED. Carefully lower the scanner lid from the centre until both catches engage with their locks.
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual 12. 7 CONNECTING THE USB2 CABLE TO SMARTLF With SmartLF Cx switched on, locate the included USB2 cable and plug the smaller square end into the back of the scanner (see picture). SMARTLF Cx 40 MUST BE USED WITH A USB2 COMPUTER INTERFACE. ATTEMPTING TO USE SLOWER USB1.1 INTERFACES WILL CAUSE SMARTLF TO SCAN VERY SLOWLY AND POSSIBLE CALIBRATION MALFUNCTION MAY RESULT IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE USING OTHER USB1.
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual The Wizard will STOP because the driver is not recognised by Windows’ logo testing system. Ignore this and click ‘Continue Anyway’ This is completely normal. Windows transfers the driver to the scanner computer. Do not start other applications while this is happening. The Hardware Wizard will finish by showing this screen. Click the Finish button to complete the installation of the SmartLF Cx driver. The driver is now installed.
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual 14. 9 INSTALLING SMARTLF S/W FROM THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION CD Insert the software installation CD. It should Auto-Play. If the CD fails to launch go to the CD drive using Explorer and double-click the launch file to start the installer manually. 1.
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual THE LOADING PROCESS . . . AUTO SmartLF Cx document loading is fully automatic – the document is detected using optical sensors. With two hands, place the document on the scanner with the longest edge (if possible) towards the scanner opening. The document is now pushed against the stationary rollers, ‘squared up’ and held in this position. The display will change to ‘LOAD’ as SmartLF Cx detects the media.
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual 16. 11 WINDOWS XP AND PANEL CONTROL OF THE SCANNER The XP Windows Image Acquisition Device Driver Interface (WIADDI) supports custom scanner interfaces allowing SmartLF Cx hardware to start key program operations. The SmartLF Cx scanner SCAN and COPY buttons can be used to start and stop these primary software functions from the scanner control panel instead of, or in conjunction with the software.
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual - To have SmartLF Cx scan to the Windows printer press the printer icon in the Copy button. First select the target Windows printer where the copy will be printed first using the I-button. COPY EMAIL - To have SmartLF Cx scan to e-mail press the envelope in the Email button. This requires a configured email client to be set up first, e.g. Outlook Express.
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual 13 SMARTLF USES INTELLIGENT FILE OVERWRITE/ RENAMING If a file already exists inside the computer directory with the same name as the name the operator is about to use for a new scan, SmartLF will try to assist. - - If the file does not contain numerical information SmartLF pre-selects (blocks) the name part of the file ready for the operator to type in a new name.
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual COPYING FROM SMARTLF SmartLF software uses any standard Windows printer driver for copying. The number of copies can be controlled from the COPY button by clicking on the + and – icons. The print quality of the copy is controlled from the Windows driver Properties dialogue in the normal way. SmartLF will copy all images at 1:1 i.e. no scaling will take place unless set up in the Properties dialogue of the windows printer driver.
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual 15 scratched and affecting the scans, replacements can be ordered from your Colortrac supplier. Replacing the glass covers will not affect the alignment or stitching of SmartLF Cx in any way and is not a technician graded task. (More serious maintenance issues such as electronic or a suspected internal mechanical failure should be referred to your approved service agent for diagnosis and repair).
19. Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual FIELD UPGRADE OF SMARTLF CX TO A HIGHER MODEL If your scanner is a model Cx 40m (mono only) or Cx 40c (low speed color) SmartLF Cx it can be upgraded by purchasing one of the three SmartLF Cx Field Upgrade products available. The upgrades are ordered by Product Code. The process for model upgrading is as follows: STEP 1 – GENERATE THE UPGRADE FILE USING THE SMARTLF CX SERIAL PROGRAM 1. Confirm that SmartLF Cx is connected and working (i.e.
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual 20. 17 APPENDIX 1 - COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR SMARTLF CX The minimum computer specification needed to achieve the stated SmartLF Cx performance is as follows: Windows XP or Windows Vista (see note 4) At least 2.8GHz, DUAL CORE (AMD), CORE-DUO (Intel) or HT (Hyper Threading) processor At least 512MB RAM A USB2 compatible interface (see note 5) Operating system: Processor: Memory: Data port: Notes: % & #'()* #+, - '() - .
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual NOTE: Every port can potentially have a different version of the SmartLF Cx driver loaded for it so if you have recently upgraded the driver for SmartLF Cx and changed the USB port you regularly connect through you should check the driver level using the Properties tab. Always reboot after updating a USB driver. 22. APPENDIX 3 - WINDOWS .NET FRAMEWORK ENVIRONMENT The Microsoft .NET Framework allows users to run applications built using the .
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual 24. 19 APPENDIX 5 - WARRANTY INFORMATION SmartLF Cx is warranted for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the original date of supply against defective materials and workmanship. Supplementary cover may be offered under the warranty terms and contract offered by the distributor or dealer in the local country where SmartLF Cx has been supplied.
25. Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual APPENDIX 6 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Colortac Ltd.
Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual 21 CB Certification This product has been tested and conforms to IEC 60950-1 (2001). The test report ref. E185864-A4-CB -1 applies th and was issued January 11 2006. Stand Accessories CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60950-1-03 + UL 60950-1 Section 4 Physical requirements Sub section 4.1 Stability SmartLF stand accessories (where purchased) have been tested and comply with the stability and general safety requirements of UL guidelines.
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Colortrac SmartLF Cx 40 Installation and Operating Manual 23 paper direction to simulate higher resolution scanning.] [4 The quoted scan accuracy is valid for media up to 0.5mm thick and may vary depending on the operating environment and the type & thickness of media. Colortrac measures accuracy by scanning a paper original printed with a square target. The pixel co-ordinates of the target image are measured and compared with the known dimensions of the original.
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