Apple Color OneScanner 600/27 User Manual

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Apple

Color OneScanner

User’s Manual for the Color OneScanner 600/27 and 1200/30

K Apple Computer, Inc.

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1Welcome 1

System requirements 2 What you need to know 2 In this manual 3 In the appendixes 4

2Setting Up the Scanner 5

Unpacking the scanner and accessory kit 6 Choosing a SCSI cable 6 Choosing the right location 8 Carrying the scanner 9 Apple Color OneScanner at a glance 10 Locking and unlocking the scanner 11 Setti ng the SCSI ID number and ter mination 12 Connecting the scanner to your Macintosh 13 Switching the power on 16 Important safety information 17 Where to go from here 17

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3Installing the Scanner Software 19

About the disks 19 Installing the scanner software 20 Installing the plug-in module for use by other applications 22 Assigning the Xerox TextBridge 3.0H application to the Dispatcher 23 Setting up ColorSync 25 Installing Kai’s Power Tools and Convolver 26 Where to go from here 26

4Scanning Images 27

What you can scan 28 Preparing originals 28 Removing and replacing the scanner cover 31 Opening the OneScanner Dispatcher application 32 How the OneScanner Dispatcher application is organized 33 Scanning with automatic settings 35 Saving a scanned image 40 Assigning a fax application to the Dispatcher 42 Faxing or printing directly from the scanner 42 Opening a saved image from an archive 43 Renaming a saved image in a n archive 45 Printing or faxing a saved image from an archive 45 Adding your own drag-and-drop applications 47 Scanning directly into a graphics application 49 Scanning with custom settings 51 Changing image size and ruler units 57 Copyright regulations (USA) 59

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5Editing Scanned Images 61

Opening a saved image 62 Image-editing overview 64 Show ing a nd hiding the palettes 65 Selecting images 66 Usi ng the t ool s to edit a n image 68 Copy in g, cu tting, or deleting a selection 75 Undoing an action 76 Zooming in and out 76 Inverting an image from positive to negative 77 Adjusting the brightness and contrast 78 Changing the color balance 79 Sharpening an image 80 Resizing an image 82 Cropping an image 83 Flipping an image 84 Ro tating an image 85 Setti ng the image depth 86 Setti ng ColorSync preferences 87 Changing the way you view an archive 88

6Scanning Text 89

Scanning a text document into the TextBridge application 90 Moving a text image to the TextBridge application 92 Converting a text image into an HTM L document 94

7Dispatcher Commands 95

File menu 96 Edit menu 102 Image menu 103 Window menu 107 Image-editing tools 108

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8Scanner Maintenance 111

Cleaning the scanner 111

9Using the Automatic Document Feeder 113

Setting up the Automatic Document Feeder 113 Aut oma tic Document Feeder at a glance 116 Choosing originals to scan 117 Scanning with the document feeder 118 Bypassing the document feeder 121 Clearing paper jams 122 Maintenance 129

10 Using the Transparent Media Adapter 137

Setting up the Transparent Media Adapter 137 Handling film 141 Inserting film into a film guide for scanning 142 Scanning with the Tra nsparent Media Adapter 145 Bypassing the adapter 148 Maintenance 149 Troubleshooting 150

Appendix A Technical Specifications 153 Appendix B Troubleshooting 155 Appe n dix C Assembling a SCSI Chain 159

Index 167

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Communications regulation information

FCC statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.

Radio and television interference

The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with Apple’s instructions—it may cause interference with radio and television reception.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices.

If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

m Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. m Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio. m Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. m Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio.

(That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)

If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

IMPORTANT

could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product. This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple

peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple-authorized dealer. For non-Apple peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.

Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc.,

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DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Observation des normes—Classe B Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur : “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des Communications.

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Welcome

Welcome to the Apple Color OneScanner. With the Color OneScanner a nd the Apple OneScanner Dispatcher application program, you can

m scan an image or document and save it in a format you can use with

compatible graphics and page-layout applications

m print or fax saved images using convenient drag-and-drop icons m retrieve saved images using thumbnail-view archives m use the Apple Color OneScanner plug-in module to scan directly into

applications compatible with Adobe

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Photoshop plug-ins

System re quirements

The Apple Color OneScanner works with Macintosh computers with the follow ing configurations:

m System sof tware version 7.5 or later m 68030 or later processor

Scanning and scanned images require significant space on your computer and significant free space on a hard disk.

m You need at least 12 megabytes (MB) of random-access memory (RAM).

The OneScanner Dispatcher software requires at least 3 MB of free RAM. The TextBridge OCR software requires at least 4 MB of RAM. If you use the two applications at the same time, these RAM requirements are additive (you need at least 7 MB of available RAM, plus the RAM required by your system). Scanning operations improve with more RAM.

m Your hard disk needs to have at least 20 MB of disk space available.

What you need to know

If you’re new to the Macintosh—or to computing in general—you need to

m read the information that came with your computer m explore the interactive learning products you received

These materials will explain the basic Macintosh skills you need to have before you set up and use your scanner.

Chapter 1

In this m anual

This manual provides step-by-step instructions and reference information for the Apple Color OneScanner and the OneScanner Dispatcher application.

Chapter Title Provides information about. . .

1 Welcome This manual and system requirements 2 Setting Up the Scanner Assembling and connecting the scanner

to your Macintosh computer

3 Installing the Scanner Installing the OneScanner Dispatcher

Software

4 Scanning Images Using the scanner and the OneScanner

5 Editing Scanned Images Using the OneScanner Dispatcher application

6 Scanning Text Using the OneScanner Dispatcher application

7 Dispatcher Commands The software, organized by menus and tools 8 Scanner Maintenance Basic maintenance procedures

application and related software

Dispatcher application to scan, save, print, and fax; using drag-and-drop icons

to change your scanned images

to scan text

9 Using the Automatic Installation and use

Document Feeder

10 Using the Transparent Installation and use, including a section

Media Adapter on troubleshooting

Welcome

In the ap pendixes

The appendixes provide supplementary information about the Apple Color OneScanner.

Appendix Title Provides information about. . .

A Technical Specifications Technical features of the Apple Color

B Troubleshooting Diagnosing and correcting problems C Assembling a SCSI Chain Connecting the scanner and other

OneScanner

SCSI devices

Chapter 1

Setting Up the Scanner

This chapter shows you how to set up the Apple Color OneScanner. You’ll find instructions for

m unpacking, carrying, and placing the scanner m connecting the scanner to a Macintosh computer m plugging in the scanner and switching it on m safely using your scanner

Unpacking the scanner and accessory kit

Make sure you have the items shown here.

Power cord

Color OneScanner

User’s Manual

Color OneScanner software

You may have received additional third-party software with your scanner.

Choosing a SCSI cable

The Apple Color OneScanner connects to your Macintosh through a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) cable (pronounced “SKUH-zee”). This cable provides for high-speed communication between the computer and a SCSI device, or devices, connected to the computer.

You will need to purchase a SCSI cable to connect your Apple Color OneScanner to the Macintosh. If you have a Macintosh IIfx, you also need a special terminator. For more information about connecting the scann er to a Macintosh IIfx or PowerBook computer, see Appendix C.

Apple recommends that you purchase only Apple-brand SCSI cables, which are properly shielded for trouble-free operation. You can purchase SCSI terminators and cables from your authorized Apple reseller.

Quick Start

Dispatcher software

card for OneScanner

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To connect the scanner directly to the Macintosh

To connect the scanner directly to your Macintosh computer, you need a SCSI system cab le.

SCSI system cable (one end

is smaller than the other)

To connect the scanner at the end of a SCSI chain

If you already have an external SCSI device (such as a SCSI hard disk drive) attached to your Macintosh computer, Apple recommends that you connect the sca nner at the end of the SCSI chain.

To make this connection, you need a SCSI peripheral cable.

SCSI peripheral cable

To use a different arrangement (configuration)

For information about connecting the scanner in the middle of a SCSI chain, see Appendix C, “Assembling a SCSI Chain.”

Setting Up the Scanner

Choosing the right location

Before you set up the scanner, choose a work area that’s convenient for you and that meets the physical requirements of the scanner:

m a level, stable surface, such as a desk or table m a grounded three-pin power outlet m space around the scanner for easy access to the on/off switch

Allow clearance above the scanner so the top cover opens easily.

Leave enough room to place large originals on the scanner glass.

Allow enough space at the back of the scanner for the power cord and SCSI connectors.

On/off switch

Environmental considerations

m Make sure you allow space for adequate ventilation so the scanner does not

overheat.

m If relative humidity is low, use a humidifier or an antistatic mat to avoid

electrostatic buildup. Avoid dusty areas, places where the scann er will be exposed to salty air or corrosive gases, and locations where temp erature and humidity levels vary significantly.

m Avoid placi ng the scanner in direct sunlight or exposing it to open flames. m Place the scanner on a surface that is free from vibrations.

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Safety precautions

m Don’t place the scanner where anyone can walk on the power cord, and do

not allow anything to rest on the cord. If you must use an extension cord, be sure the total length of the power cord plus the extension cord is not greater than 16.5 feet (5 meters).

m Keep the scanner away from equipment that might cause electromagnetic

or radio frequency interference, such as radio transmitters, cordless telephone base units, television sets, copy machines, and heating and air-conditioning equipment.

Carrying the scanner

The Apple Color OneScanner is a complex electronic device. Handle the scanner carefully as you set it up.

To car ry the scanner:

1Make sure the scanner carriage is locked.

For information, refer to “Locking and Unlocking the Scanner,” later in this cha p ter.

2Grasp the scanner by its side edges, toward the back:

Grasp scanner here.

3 Carry the scanner flat, without tipping it on its ends or sides, and keep it stable.

Setting Up the Scanner

Apple Color OneScanner at a glance

Now that you’ve unpacked the scanner and accessory kit and found a good location, take a moment to identify the most important par ts of your new Apple Color OneScanner.

Scanner cover

On/off switch

Power cord socket

Power on light

SCSI connector (small)

SCSI connector (large)

SCSI ID and termination selector

Capped connector for Automatic Document Feeder or Transparent Media Adapter

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Locking and unlocking the scanner

The Apple Color OneScanner carriage is locked during shipment. Make sure the carriage is unlocked. The scanner will not work if the car riage is locked.

If in the future you need to ship the scanner for service or move it to a different place, be sure to relock the scanning unit.

To lock or unlock the scanning unit:

1Grip the scanner top cover on both sides and lift it off.

Grasp cover here.

2 Use a coin to turn the lock to the locked or unlocked position.

Take care not to scratch the scanner glass.

Locked position

Unlocked position

Setting Up the Scanner

Setting the SCSI ID number and termination

Yo u m a y not need this step. You can skip this topic if

m the s ca nne r is the only external SCSI device to be connected to your

Macintosh

m you’ re setting the scanner up as the last device in a SCSI chain If you need to change the SCSI ID number or termination setting, do so after

you review this topic and before you connect any cables.

About th e SCSI ID number

A SCSI ID selector on the back of the scanner identifies the Macintosh por t through which scanner information travels. The SCSI ID number is preset to

2. This factory setting is valid if you have no other SCSI device occupying SCSI ID number 2.

To choose a SCSI ID with termination on, use the “I” side of the dial. To choose a SCSI ID with termination off, use the

SCSI ID selector switch set to 2 “on” (default setting)

“O” side. The ID numbers are the same on both sides.

You can change the SCSI ID number if your configuration requires a different number.

Numbers to avoid: Don’t assign numbers 0, 3, or 7 to the scanner. The default setting for the Macintosh computer is 7. The default setting for an i nternal CD-ROM player is 3. The default setting for the internal hard disk drive inside your Macintosh is 0. Make sure you use a number that is not assigned to any other SCSI device. Each ID number must be unique.

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About SC S I termination

The SCSI selector on the Apple Color OneScanner also works as a selector for internal SCSI termination. Termination is set to “on” at the factory.

If the scanner is the only SCSI device connected to your Macintosh or if you place the scanner as the last device in a SCSI chain, the “on” setting is cor rect and doesn’t need to be changed.

If the scanner is one device in a SCSI chain, but not the last device, you must turn off termination. See Appendix C for details.

Connecting the sc anner to you r Macintosh

Yo u’re now ready to connect the scanner to your Macintosh computer. If you’re connecting the scann er to a Macintosh PowerBook, see the manual

that came with your computer for instructions on connecting SCSI devices.

WARNING

Before you begin, make sure that the power to the scanner, your computer, and any connected devices is switched off. If the power is on while you connect or disconnect SCSI cables, you can damage the system.

If you need to connect more than one SCSI device to your computer, follow the instructions above or those in Appendix C, “Assembling a SCSI Chain.” Correct placement of the devices and the cable terminator (if one is required) is important. You can damage your equipment if you connect the devices the wrong way.

Setting Up the Scanner

Connecting the SCSI cable

Follow these steps to connect the scanner directly to your computer.

1Plug the large end of the SCSI cable into the back of the scanner, and push the retaining

clips into the tabs.

Retaining clipRetaining tab

2Plug the small end of the SCSI connector into the back of the Macintosh, as shown.

3Gently tighten the thumbscrews on the cable.

SCSI cable

Yo u’r e now ready to attach the power cord.

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Connecting the power cord

Foll o w these st eps to connect the power cord to the scanner:

1Align the holes in the socket end of the power cord with the pins of the power cord

socket on the back of the scanner. 2Plug the socket end of the power cord into the pins on the scanner. 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into a standard electrical outlet that accepts a

three-pronged plug.

WARNING

This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your Apple Color OneScanner is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to inser t the plug into the outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug!

Power cord plug

Yo u’r e now ready to switch the scanner on and install the scanner software.

Setting Up the Scanner

Switching the power on

The scanner and other SCSI devices require that you switch the power on in a certain sequence.

To sw itch the scanner on:

Press the on/off switch.

Switching the power on

Equipment attached to computer Switch on in this order

Scanner only Scanner > computer

“O” is for off, and “I” is for on.

Scanner plus other devices Scanner > other devices > computer

If you start the computer before you turn on the scanner, the computer won’t be able to fi nd th e scanner.

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Important safety information

Any electrical device, when operated improperly, can be hazardous. Before you use your scanner, become familiar with these important safety precautions:

m Don’t use the scanner near water. m Use the power cord that is appropriate for use in the country in which you

use the scanner.

m Never drop or insert objects of any kind into the scanner. m Never spill liquid of any kind on or into the scanner. Should an object or

liquid come into contact with high-voltage points inside the scanner, a fire could occur, or you could be exposed to electrical shock.

m If liquid of any kind is accidentally spilled on or into the scanner,

immediately switch the power off and disconnect the power cord.

m Don’t allow young children to handle power cords or cables. m Be careful not to drop the scanner or allow it to collide with other objects.

Whe re to go from here

Yo u’ve now completed the hardware part of scanner setup. The next step is to install the scanner software. See Chapter 3, “Installing the Scanner Software,” for instructions.

Setting Up the Scanner

About the disks

Installing the Scanner Software

This chapter tells you how to install the software you need to use the Apple Color OneScanner. You’ll find instructions for

m installing the Apple OneScanner Dispatcher application and related

software

m installing the Apple Color OneScanner plug-in module for use with a

compatible graphics application

m assigning the Xerox TextBridge a ppli cation for use with the scanner

software

m installing Kai’s Power Tools and Convolver plug-ins from MetaTools

(plug-in filters which come with the Color OneScanner 1200/30)

To i n stall the scanner software, you need the disks that came with your scanner (in the accessory kit). You should have two disks: OneScanner Dispatcher Disk 1 and Disk 2. These disks contain

m the Inst aller, a system program you use to install everything you need to

use the scanner

m the sca nner driver m a Read Me file, which provides information available too late to be

included in this manual, and the SimpleText application program for view ing t he Read Me file

m ColorSync, a system program that records color information about scanned

images so the colors stay consistent in different applications and on different devices, such as printers and monitors

Most of the files on these disks are compressed. To install them, you must use the Inst aller.

Your scanner package may include additional software. If you want to install and use the software, see the on-disk documentation that comes with the software for installation and user instructions.

IMPORTANT

Apple recommends that you make backup copies of the disks and store the originals in a safe place. If you need instr uctions for copying disks, see your Macintosh user’s manual.

Installing the scanne r softwar e

To i n stall the scanner software and start scanning, remember that you need at least 20 MB of space available on your hard disk. You must have system software version 7.5 or a later version to use the scanner with your Macintosh computer.

Note: If you’re using a system with 8 MB of RAM, Apple recommends that you turn on Virtual Memory.

To i n stall the software:

1Turn off any automatic virus-detection programs and restart your Macintosh computer.

If you leave these programs on, problems may occur. You can turn the virusdetection programs back on after installation is complete.

2 Insert

OneScanner Dispatcher Disk 1

If necessary, open the icon for OneScanner Dispatcher Disk 1. A window appears, showing the contents of the disk.

into a floppy disk drive.

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3Double-click the Installer icon.

After a welcome screen appears (click Continue), an installation dialog box opens.

Easy Install: Apple reco mmends that you use the Easy Install process for your scann er software. Easy Install places all necessary files on your hard disk and updates any existing files as needed.

Custom installations: The Installer has a custom feature that allows you to choose specific items from a list and have them installed. To use this feature, click Easy Install in the Install dialog box to open a pop-up menu, and choose Custom Install. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

4Click Install and follow the instructions on the screen.

A status box keeps you informed of progress duri ng installation.

5When the process is complete, a message tells you that installation was successful.

Installing the Scanner Software

6If the scanner is not on, switch it on. 7Click Restart.

Installing the plug-in module for use by other applications

The Apple Color OneScanner plug-in module allows you to scan images directly into applications compatible with Adobe Photoshop plug-ins. The user’s manual for your application will tell you where the application requires you to place the plug-in module.

Before you install the plug-in modules, you must install the Apple Color OneScanner software, as described earlier in this chapter.

To i n stall the plug-in module for use by another application:

1 Open the Apple Color OneScanner folder (the one you just installed on your hard disk).

Plug-ins folder

2 Open the Plug-ins folder, select the plug-in icon, and choose Duplicate or Make Alias

from the File menu (Finder).

A copy or an alias of the plug-in module is created. (An alias takes up no space on your disk, a big advantage. For information about using aliases, see your Macintosh user’s manual or Apple Guide, Apple’s online help.)

3Move the copy or the alias to the location you want.

The original plug-in must remain in the Plug-in folder in the Apple Color OneScanner folder or you will not be able to create new scans with the OneScanner Dispatcher application.

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