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Nexscan F 4100/F 4200

Operation

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Table of Contents

Before you start ...

Notes on Technical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VII

Designated Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VII

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VII

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIII

Other Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIII

About This Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX

Conventions Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Influence of Magnetic Fields on the Monitors . . . . . X

Any Comments on this Documentation? . . . . . . . . . XI

HEIDELBERG Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XII

1 Unpacking and Installing

Dear Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Scope of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Unpacking and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

2 Connecting

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Connecting the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 to the

workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Connecting the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 to the power

supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Switching on the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Installing the Newcolor Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Installing the LinoColor Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Installing Calibration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

3 Product Description

General view Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Product and Performance Features of the

Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Overall configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

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Scanning principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Pilot Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Scanning Progress Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Universal tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Mounting Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Scanning Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Scanning Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

Illumination of originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

4 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200

Operating Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Preparation for Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Preparing the Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Positioning the Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

On the Glass Plate in the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

On the Universal Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Securing the Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Inserting the Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Close Scanner Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Scanning Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Scanning Three-Dimensional Objects . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Placing Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Selecting Reflection Scanning Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Selecting the Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

Mounting with Oil, Film Cleaner or Gel . . . . . . . . . 4–9

Mounting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

Mounting Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12

Light optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14

Special scanner functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15

Reloading the Scanner Software (for Newcolor) . . . 4–15

Performing a Basic Level Adjustment (for Newcolor) 4–17

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Performing a Basic Level Adjustment (for Linocolor) 4–19

Resetting the Scanner (for Linocolor) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–21

Updating the Scanner (for Linocolor) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23

Working with the Slide Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–25

5 Accessories

Passepartouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Slide Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Copix Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3

6 Service and Maintenance

Notes on Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

Fluorescent Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2

Lamp Change for Reflection Scanning . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Lamp Change for Transparency Scanning . . . . . . . 6–5

Lamp Change for the Illumination of Originals . . . 6–7

Replacing the Glass Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8

Cleaning the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9

Removing Dust in the Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10

Cleaning the Glass Surface/Universal Tray . . . . . 6–11

Checking the Cleanliness of the Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–11

Cleaning Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–11

Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–13

Dry Finger Prints; Adhesive Tape Residue, Smudges

(Except for Acetone Rings, Refer to Cleaning with

Acetone). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–14

Streaks, Damp Areas, Fresh Finger Prints . . . . . . . . 6–15

Dust (To Be Removed Directly Before Scanning) . . . 6–15

Stains That Could Not Be Removed Following The

Previous Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–16

Cleaning Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17

Checking the Cleanliness of the Original . . . . . . . . . 6–17

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Preparing the Originals for Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17

Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–19

Dry Finger Prints; Adhesive Tape Residue,

Dry Smudges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–19

Dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–20

Stains That Could Not Be Removed By Dabbing And

Cleaning With Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–21

Dust That Could Not Be Removed Following The

Normal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–21

General Remarks on Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–22

7 Technical Data and Accessories

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

Minimum Configuration for the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Minimum Configuration for the Power Macintosh 7–4

Scanner System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Scanner Signal Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Type of Original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Light Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Device Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Mechanical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Emission of Noise

(Radio Interference and Noise Voltage) . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Interference Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

Radio Interference Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

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Disposal of the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9

Pollutants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9

Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10

Dismantling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–11

Pollutants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–13

Materials/Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–14

Dismantling 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–15

Dismantling 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–16

Dismantling 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–17

EU Declaration of Conformity

Safety Labels

8 Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

“Central Call Desk“ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Problem Report for Customers and Service

Technicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Index

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Before you start ...

Notes on Technical Safety

The device corresponds to the safety regulations listed in Standards, in the Technical Data and Accessories chapter.

Designated Use

The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 is a flatbed scanner and should only be used for this purpose in accordance with the Operating Instructions. Do not place any objects or liquids on the unit.

The ventilation outlets must be kept clear at all times.

General

Environmental conditions must be observed when setting up the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200.

Before you start ...

Warning: Unauthorized opening of the unit's housing and improper repairs not expressly

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described in the operating instructions can lead to considerable danger for the user.

Servicing work may only be performed by authorized specialist personnel. The respective accident prevention regulations must be observed at all times.

Non-observance of accident prevention regulations can lead to the loss of accident insurance cover.

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Prerequisites

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We assume that you are familiar with the basic functions of Windows NT Macintosh

About This Documentation

This documentation should be kept safely for future use until the device is disposed of.

Conventions Used in This Manual

The following typographical conventions are used in this manual:

References to other manuals, chapters and sections are colored in blue are underlined

Example: See Abschnitt

Manual.

Italics are used to indicate menus, names of functions, hardware conditions, switch settings, and system messages.

Example: Move the switch to off.

Menus, functions and sub-functions are separated with by ">".

Before you start ...

(on the screen) and

Conventions Used in This

Example: Choose File > Open...

A plus sign is used to indicate that several keys have to be pressed at the same time.

Example: Press Alt+A.

“V" in front of a word denotes that you will find further explanations of this word in the glossary.

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Important Information

Important information in the text is marked by symbols which indicate the following:

Warning: Contains information that must be taken into consideration to protect the user from injury.

Attention: Contains information that must be taken into consideration to prevent damage to

Influence of Magnetic Fields on the Monitors

hardware or software.

Note: Contains important general or supplementary information about a specific topic.

Prerequisites: This text contains requirements which must be fulfilled before the steps which

follow can be performed.

Strong magnetic fields may influence your monitor screen (for example, they might make the edges of the screen unsteady or images flicker). This could be caused by the 50 Hz magnetic field coming from the power cables routed along your floors or in the wall.

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The following corrective measures are recommended taking into account the safety regulations for working at monitors in offices:

place the monitor at a different location

shield the source (e.g. shield the cable duct)

change the routing of the power supply cable

shield the monitor by means of a metal cover

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Important! Please do not use this e-mail address for improvement suggestions for the product Nexscan F 4100/F 4200, only for tips, corrections, criticism and suggestions with regard to the relevant documentation. If you have comments which you would like to make on the improvement or enhancement of our products, please forward these to us using the Problem Report for Customers and Service Technicians.

To order documentation, please contact the Heidelberg agency which is responsible for you.

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HEIDELBERG Online

Do you have questions concerning our products?

Do you want to improve your workflows?

Pay us a visit at our Internet home page. You will find us at:

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http://www.heidelberg.com/

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1 Unpacking and Installing

Dear Customer

With the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 you have purchased a high-quality and fast CCD color line scanner. To make sure that you are always completely satisfied with the performance of the device, please observe the following unpacking and installation instructions, once you have removed the cardboard box or foil.

Power connection

Read the chapter on unpacking and installing before you connect the device to the power source.

Scope of Delivery

The scope of delivery for your Nexscan F 4100/ F 4200 comprises the following parts:

Unpacking and Installing

1 SCSI cable

3 Power cable

1Calibration CD

1 Universal tray

1 Mounting rail

1 Flat screwdriver

1 Documentation

1 Base aperture

2 Fluorescent tubes

1 Passepartout – basic set

1 Slide tray

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When setting up the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200, the notes in both this chapter and in chapter 2 in these Operating Instructions must be observed.

Note: Do not install the device in the vicinity of airconditioning systems and protect it from moisture

and direct sunlight.

So far you have proceeded according to the unpacking instructions stuck to the outside of the box. You have taken this documentation out of the accessories box.

Further unpacking and installation procedure:

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1. Removing the plastic foil Remove the plastic foil that surrounds the scanner.

2. Cutting open the box Cut open the four lower corners of the cardboard box.

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3. Removing parts of the box Remove all cardboard box parts under the scanner. A second person is required to slightly raise the scanner for this purpose.

4. Pushing the scanner to the installation site Push or pull the scanner to the site where it will be taken into operation. However, allow approx. 1 m gap to the wall as cables still need to be connected later and the back panel must be screwed on and off.

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Note: Take the length of the SCSI cable between scanner and computer into

account when positioning the scanner.

5. Removing the back panel Unscrew the four screws at the back of the device with a flat screwdriver and remove the back panel.

You will need the CD with the ICC profiles, which is attached to the back panel, later on when installing the software.

Attention: When loosening transport

safety devices: Work carefully!

Ensure that you do not support yourself on the fluorescent tubes in the bottom of the device and that no parts fall onto the fluorescent tubes.

Do not touch the stray light foil above in the scanner.

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Note: All transport safety devices to be removed are identified with a red mar-

king (adhesive label).

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6. At the rear in the device, use a flat screwdriver to remove the 2 vertical slotted screws (not the double seams screws!) to the upper left in the back panel cutout.

7. Remove the 2 screws at the front, inside the device, connecting the device housing and the scanning unit (accessible from the rear only).

8. Removing the shipping restraint brakket Unscrew the three screws on the shipping restraint at the back of the device and remove it.

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9. Removing the shipping restraint brakket A similar safeguard must now be removed at the front of the device. The three screws must be unscrewed in the same fashion.

10. Open the scanner lid

11. Remove the air-cushion foil and the silk paper

12. Removing the transport safety washer Remove the slotted screw with a flat screwdriver and remove the transport safety washer. Replace the screw and use it to secure the clamp.

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13. Unscrewing the shipping restraint screw

Unscrew the screw on the clamp element for the front left glass plate with a flat screwdriver. Remove the clamp element.

Unscrew and remove the now visible screw.

Replace the clamp element and fasten it with the screw. Ensure that you have inserted the clamp element the right way round so that the glass pane does not break.

14. Removing the clamping pads

Remove the two clamping pads for the knurled screws.

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15. Removing the bracket for transparency scanning

Remove the two knurled screws in the scanner lid and carefully remove the plate with the glass pane.

Remove the bracket for the transparency scanning by unscrewing the screw with a flat screwdriver. Ensure that the bracket does not fall onto the glass plate for the scanner lid unit.

Screw the plate back into the scanner lid.

16. Move the camera carriage to the left carefully and slowly push the camera carriage from right to left into the back of the device by hand.

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Attention: Do not touch the stray light

foil above.

Note: The camera carriage can not be pushed back again by hand. It must/can be left in this position. The software will move the carriage back to its required position.

17. Removing the restraining pins Remove the screws on the shipping restraints with a flat screwdriver.

Now pull out the long screws and the pins.

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18. At the rear in the device, use a flat screwdriver to remove the 2 vertical slotted screws (not the double seams screws!) to the upper right in the back panel cutout (already carried out on the left-hand side).

19. Connect the power cable and the SCSI cable to the lower back of the device.

20. Setting the SCSI address Set the correct SCSI address at the lower back in the device. On delivery, the scanner is set to SCSI address number 5. If this address is occupied, select another number between 1 and 7. Please note that if an internal CD-ROMdrive is connected in the computer, address 3 can be used for this device. To enter the setting you need a small flat screwdriver.

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21. Closing the back panel Close the back panel again. Slide the back panel into the two slits below and fasten the 4 screws at the rear of the device.

Make sure you have removed the CD with the ICC profiles, which is attached to the back panel, and that the cables are laid in the back panel cutout and not jammed anywhere.

22. Final placement of the scanner Now place the scanner in its final position on a secure and level surface.

23. Setting the height If the scanner is not steady, you can adjust the height of the front left and right-hand feet. For this purpose, loosen the slotted screw from the outside – one turn is sufficient – and you can adjust the foot and secure it again.

24. Removing the base aperture Slide the base aperture from the front under the device until it engages. The end clips for the aperture must penetrate into the rear covering.

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Note: Keep all transport safety devices in a safe place so that they can be reused if the device needs to be transported again.

Attention: Transportation without transport safety devices can cause damage to the device.

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2 Connecting

Installation

After you have unpacked and moved your Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 to its intended position, it must be installed.

The following steps are required:

Connecting the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 to the workstation.

Connecting the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 to the power supply.

Switching on the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200.

Installing the software.

Install the calibration data.

Note: Any additional information on installation can be obtained via the following Internet

address: http://www.heidelberg.com/

Connecting

Connecting the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 to the workstation

Warning: The connection cable must be attached in a voltage-free state. Only connect the power

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cables after connecting the connection cables. This protects you against fatal electric shocks in the case of a short circuit on one of the devices and it protects the electronics system against failure caused by voltage impulses during potential differences.

Attention: Screened data cables with screened plugs must be used, to adhere to radio interference suppression regulations. Only use connection cables and adapters approved by Heidelberg.

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Connecting

Observe the length of the SCSI cable!

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The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 has an SCSI connection. You should always fit an SCSI

interface card to your computer, to which only the scanner is connected. Commands which are

sent from the workstation to the Nexscan F 4100/ F 4200 and image data which is transferred from the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 to the workstation pass through this link. The Nexscan F 4100/ F 4200 can be connected to any other SCSI device, which has an SCSI connection, by means of the connection cable – observe the length of the cable when setting up the system.

Connect the SCSI cable for the Nexscan F 4100/ F 4200 to the SCSI port of your computer.

If, in addition to the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 and the operating unit, other SCSI devices are connected to the SCSI bus, the Nexscan F 4100/ F 4200 must always be the last link in the chain, as the SCSI bus in the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 has a terminator.

The SCSI bus must not exceed a total length of 6 m, otherwise you may encounter operational difficulties.

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Connecting the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 to the power supply

Note: The device is switched off at both poles with the isolator

switch and is then deenergized, except for the power cable connection up to the switch.

Connect the device to the power supply by means of the three-pin plug and socket included in the delivery. The device may only be operated when a grounded conductor is connected.

Warning: Never plug in or remove the power cable with wet hands and only ever get hold of it at the plug. A damaged power cable can cause leakage current and electric shocks. Protect the power cable against damage. Never place any heavy objects upon it and never squash it.

The electrical outlet is located on the rear of the device underneath the service flap.

Connecting

The device automatically adapts itself for differing voltage levels. These values are displayed on the sticker on the rear of the device.

The operator has no access to the fuse.

Warning: The device may only be repaired by Service personnel.

Do not install the device in the vicinity of airconditioning systems and protect it from moisture and direct sunlight.Attention:

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Connecting

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Attention:

Unauthorized opening of the device's housing not expressly described in the documentation and improper repairs can lead to considerable danger for the user.

Servicing work may only be performed by authorized specialist personnel.

The respective accident prevention regulations must be observed at all times.

Non-observance of accident prevention regulations can lead to the loss of accident insurance cover.

Use one of the power cables provided, appropriate to the supply available, to connect the device to the power supply. The local national regulations must be observed when connecting the device using power cables, which were not provided by Heidelberg Prepress or when using connector adapters.

Cable types used in USA and Canada must correspond to the type SJT or better.

Attention:

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Taking national requirements into consideration, select a cable from the table below if you want to connect 100 V - 127 V or 200 V - 240 V AC.

Service personnel ensure the use of nationally recognized power plugs in compliance with the

grounded conductor connection.

Notes regarding the power cable:

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Connecting

Type of Plug Country/

Region

North America 125V 10A

Japan 125V 10A

Europe 250V 10/16A

United Kingdom 250V 10/16A

Australia 240V 10A

Voltage Regulations Type of Cable

115 - 120 V ANSI C 73.11

100 V JIS C3102

230 V IEC 83 <HAR> H05VV-F

220 - 240 V B.S. 1363

240 - 250 V A.S. C112 <HAR> H05VV-F

NEMA 5-15-P IEC 83

UL 817 CSA C22.2 No.21

IEC 83 IEC 127

UL Listed CSA Certified Type SJT, 18AWG

JIS C3102 UL Listed CSSA Certified Type SJT, 18AWG

<HAR> H05VV-F

North America 250V 10A

Japan 250V 10A

240 V ANSI C 73.11

200 V JIS C 3102 JIS C310

NEMA 6-15-P IEC 83 UL 198.6

UL Listed CSA Certified Type SJT, 18AWG

TYPE SJT 3/18AWG

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Connecting

Switching on the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200

Operate the power switch on the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200. It is located at the right on the rear of the device.

Please ensure that the scanner lid remains closed during the switch-on sequence and that there is nothing on the white balance strip.

The scanner boots automatically and carries out extensive tests during the initialization phase. It is ready for operation after approx. 3 minutes.You White balance strips You can now operate the scanner by means of the software.

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White balance strip

Installing the Newcolor Software

For an exact and detailed description of the installation procedure, please refer to the Newcolor XXXX Installation manual.

Installing the LinoColor Software

For an exact and detailed description of the installation procedure, please refer to the LinoColor Installation manual.

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ABC

Note: To install the software, you need the CD with the scanner ICC profiles, which is attached to the

back panel of the scanner.

Installing Calibration Data

Specific calibration data for your scanner is stored in ICC profiles which are supplied on a CD. The CD can be used for Newcolor and Linocolor (it is attached to the back panel of the scanner).

Connecting

Keep the CD safe!

Attention: Keep the CD in a safe place.

For Newcolor:

The CD is requested during the installation of Newcolor XXXX and the ICC profiles are transferred into the program. You can create new ICC profiles yourself by means of the program.

For Linocolor:

If you wish to load the ICC profiles for your scanner, click on ICC Profiles for Nexscan F4000 (from "Nexscan F4000 Profiles" CD) in the Linocolor installation window.

The CD is requested during the installation procedure.

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3 Product Description

General view Nexscan F 4100/F 4200

Product Description

Scanner lid

Power switch

Pilot Lamp

Back panel

Gliding feet (behind base aperture)

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Product Description

Product and Performance Features of the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200

The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 is a universal, high-quality, fast CCD color line scanner.

The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 is operated by means of the color image processing programs Newcolor or Linocolor.

Originals

Reflection, transparency, color and black-and-white, contone and line art, positive and negative, screened printed originals, real three-dimensional objects.

Easy, production-oriented job preparation

If there are several trays, they can be prepared away from the scanner, while the Nexscan F 4100/ F 4200 is scanning other jobs.

High quality and fast scans

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The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 has a CCD color line with 3 x 8000 pixels. The Nexscan F 4200 also has a special high-resolution CCD line for black-andwhite with 12,000 pixels. It ensures that a particularly high optical resolution is obtained when lineart is being scanned, e.g. in the Copy Dot scan mode for the Copix scanning procedure.

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Product Description

Sharp scans without time-consuming postediting

The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 achieves an optical resolution of 5080 dpi (F 4200 achieves 7040 dpi for Copy Dot scan mode) with the RGB line. Because of the internal interpolation hardware, the optical system provides optimum resolutions ranging from 100 to 10,800 dpi.

Optimized file sizes for the required output format and screen

The size of the files sent to the user are calculated precisely. The digital scan processor can calculate scales from 20 % up to 2500 %.

Faster post-editing through precise image rotation (by the software)

The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200is able to process jobs quickly due to the JobAssistant batch program.

Color format conversions and "on the fly" calculation of color corrections during scanning

Automatic focus

Automatic selection of apertures

Automatic focusing

Digital detail contrast without additional processing time

ColorAssistant for good and consistent scans (automatic image analysis)

Processing data from other sources

Modification of ICC profiles (Print Table Editor and PrintOpen)

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Product Description

Overall configuration

The system environment consists of an operating unit, operating software and the output devices.

For ease of operation, work with 2 monitors, one to display the software user interface and the other for image display.

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Creating Scitex-compatible data

Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 Copix

Separated film sets can be re-digitalized with Copix which can be ordered as an optional extra. Therefore, it is possible to scan archived screened originals or to scan finished lithos for a digital output. The digital data is used for subsequent filmless post-editing, e.g. in a layout program or on a computer-to-plate production line.

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Scanning principle

Product Description

Direct Capture Technology

When transparency originals are being scanned, the translucent light is projected directly onto the lens system and from there onto the scanning line (CCD lines).

When reflection originals are being scanned, the light reflected from the original is also projected directly onto the lens and from there onto the "CCD lines".

xyVariLens Optical System

The X/Y scanning principle ensures a high resolution across the entire scanning area. The originals can therefore be positioned anywhere upon the scanning surface.

The lens system and the CCD lines are mounted on sliding rails and can be positioned as required. In this way, a lens is produced with a variable reproduction scale.

This enables every original, in the resolution of your choice, to make full use of the entire CCD line.

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Product Description

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Lens system

Direction X

CCD line

The autofocus ensures that a sharp reproduction of the original is always obtained, irrespective of the distance from the glass plate. This means that slides with all types of frames can be scanned without any problem, even in the slide tray.

Light ray

Direction Y

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Power Switch

Pilot Lamp

Product Description

The power switch is located to the right at the rear of the unit.

The pilot lamp lights up continuously if the scanner is switched ON and ready for operation.

Note: The device is switched off at both poles with the isolator

switch and is then deenergized, except for the power cable connection up to the switch.

Flashing slowly: Scanner is busy, e.g. scanning run in progress.

Lit continuously: Scanner is switched on and ready for operation

Flashing quickly: Error

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Product Description

Scanning Progress Indicator

The position of the feed is displayed by the pilot lamp when scanning.

Universal tray

The universal tray – size: 315 mm x 457 mm – consists of a glass plate and ergonomically shaped handles. The transparency and reflection originals are placed here.

ABC

Attention: Both sides of the tray are anti-Newton

Universal tray as

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coated – do not scrape or scratch!

Universal tray with mounted originals in the scanner

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Mounting Rail

Scanning Area

Product Description

The mounting rail is placed into the scanner in 2 restraining pins. It helps to fix

- the universal tray

- Copix films

- the slide tray

- the passepartout

Formats:

Reflection: 315 mm x 457 mm

12.4" x 18"

Transparency: 315 mm x 457 mm

12.4" x 18"

Screens

24 to 80 screen

Scales

Scale: 20% to 2500% Line art: 50% to 2500%

B/W-contone: 20% to 2500% Color: 20% to 2500%

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Scanning Speed

The scanning times depend on the following parameters:

- Speed with which lines are scanned

- Scanning mode

- Size of original

-Scale

- Screen

- Quality chosen

- Capacity of the workstation

Illumination of originals

The scanning area is illuminated from below to enable a visual inspection of the mounted transparency originals.

Through this, the mounting procedure in the unit is simplified as well. The originals are automatically illuminated when the scanner is switched on.

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4 Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200

Operating Sequence

1. Preparation for production

2. Possible tray preparation

3. Position the originals

4. Secure the originals

5. Open the scanner lid

6. Possible tray insertion

7. Original is Flat

8. Close Scanner Lid

9. Perform the scan

If you wish to obtain precise, geometric accuracy for both pre-scan and fine scan, then you should not remove the universal tray between these two runs!

Preparation for Production

Operate the on/off switch on the device.

Wait for the warm up period of approx. 3 minutes. The pilot lamp is illuminated constantly and indicates that the device is ready for operation.

Switch the computer and monitor ON and run the software.

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Preparing the Tray

Both sides of the tray have an antiNewton coating – do not scrape or scratch.

Clean the universal tray.

Clean the originals. (Refer to the Service and Maintenance chapter).

Positioning the Originals

Attention: No originals must be mounted on the white balance strip,

On the Glass Plate in the Device

otherwise the white balance can not be carried out.

Transparency

ABC

Open the scanner lid. The originals can be placed as needed on the glass plate. The film coating must be against the glass plate (profile view).

Attention: Mounting originals with liquids such as oil, gel or

White balance strip (do not mount on it)

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Reflection

Place the original with the motif onto the glass plate with the reverse side facing upwards. The originals can be placed as needed on the glass plate.

film cleaner may only be carried out outside the device on the universal tray.

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On the Universal Tray

White balance strip (do not mount on it)

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Transparency

The originals can be positioned anywhere. The film coating must be in contact with the glass plate (right reading view). After mounting, place the universal tray into the mounting rail guide pins in the scanner.

Both sides of the tray have an antiNewton coating – do not scrape or scratch.

TIP: Place the tray onto a screen film and align the originals according to this film.

Reflection

Take the tray out of the scanner and rotate it. Now mount the originals with the motif facing upwards and the reverse facing the glass plate on the tray. The originals can be positioned anywhere. Now place the tray the right way round into the scanner.

White balance strip (do not mount on it)

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Securing the Originals

Lightly press the originals onto the glass plate and secure them with adhesive tape or foil.

If the image is to be scanned wrong-reading (e.g. in comparison to pre/coarse scan), you can activate the desired mirroring by selecting a

Mirroring

Best Possible contrast

Inserting the Tray

mirroring in the software.

Such mirroring does not cause any loss in quality! To obtain the bestpossible contrast and the highest density, you should use passepartouts which cover up the parts of the image outside the scanning area when carrying out transparency scanning.

The Passepartout frames should be at least 25 mm wide.

Insert the mounting rail into the scanner guide pins (1). You can then place the tray into the mounting rail guide pins for the tray (2).

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Close Scanner Lid

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Close the scanner lid and make all further settings in the software.

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Scanning Process

After you have mounted the originals, the actual scanning process can begin.

The scanning process is controlled via a PC or Macintosh computer.

For Newcolor:

ABC

first fast scan

Batch Operation

ICC profiles

Note: The most important settings for the"First fast scan" can be found in the documentation:

Newcolor 7000 Workflow, chapter 2.

For further information, refer to:

Newcolor 7000 – Reference

For Linocolor:

Note: The most important settings for the"First fast scan" can be found in the documentation:

LinoColor – User's Guide, chapter 2.

For further information, refer to:

Linocolor – Reference

For information on batch processing, scheduling jobs in the print queue etc., refer to:

JobAssistant – Operation

Both latter mentioned documents are available on your target volume in the documentation folder after Linocolor has been installed.

You can generate your own ICC profiles using the programs from ColorOpen, such as

Printopen

Scanopen

Viewopen

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Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200

For further information, refer to the respective documentation.

Note: The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 is a highprecision device which reproduces originals with

a resolution of up to 5/1000 of a mm. For this reason you should not mess around with the unit during the scanning sequence (knock against it, place objects on it or remove objects).

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Scanning Three-Dimensional Objects

The depth of focus of the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 is very high in the range of 20% to 300 % due to the "xyVariLens optical system" and the autofocus.

This means that you can directly scan real – material objects (3D-objects), e.g.: wristwatches, coins, jewelry, flatware, books, small mechanical or electronic parts, fabric, carpet, or wallpaper patterns, etc.

Do not scan wet or dusty objects!

The objects may not be heavier than 5 kg.

Placing Objects

Place the objects on the glass surface with the visible/front side facing downwards.

The feed is very smooth, therefore you do not need to secure the objects.

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Prepare a background to cover the objects with. Recommendation: Cardboard or fabric which match the color of the object(s).

Selecting Reflection Scanning Mode

You have to select the Reflection scanning mode to scan the objects.

You can use the entire scan area of 315 mm x 457 mm (12.4" x 18") for scanning.

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Selecting the Quality

For Newcolor: The autofocus function is active for all quality modes, i.e. for good, very good and excellent.

For Linocolor: Select either excellent or excellent x4 so that the autofocus function is activated.

If objects have reflecting surfaces, blooming with colored edges may occur which should be retouched.

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Mounting with Oil, Film Cleaner or Gel

Attention: Mounting originals with liquids such as oil, gel or film cleaner must only be carried out

outside the device on the universal tray.

If the originals are damaged or if they are of poor quality, use a Film cleaner or gel. This makes scratches, film damage and other flaws invisible.

We especially recommend the use of Film cleaner as time-consuming cleaning of the originals after scanning is no longer necessary.

Mounting takes place in the following order:

Film cleaner/gel/oil – original – film cleaner/gel/ oil – foil.

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Mounting Procedure

First glue the foil onto the glass and fold it away to the rear. Use the adhesive tapes as hinges.

Do the same with the original. Place the original in such a way that it can later be completely covered with foil.

Apply some Film cleaner, oil or gel to the glass plate. The amount used depends on the size of the original (experimental value).

Fold the original onto the glass plate screened with Film cleaner, oil or gel so that the film layer comes in contact with the screened plate.

Lightly press the original down onto the drop of film cleaner or oil.

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Apply some film cleaner, oil or gel to the original. The amount used depends on the size of the original (experimental value).

Fold and press the mounting foil onto the original.

Remove any air bubbles by smoothing over the original with your fingers from the middle to the edges. By doing this, you spread the liquid.

Insert the tray into the scanner.

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Mounting Selection

For Newcolor:

You will find the selection options in the Scan tray window under Direct...

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Select:

Direct, if you want to mount directly into the scanner and not use the tray

Standard, if you want to work with the Universal tray

Slide, if you want to work with the slide tray

Passepartout, if you want to work with a passepartout

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Working with the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200

For Linocolor:

Select the Nexscan F4000 Tray window in the Import > Source > Nexscan F4000 menu. A window appears in which the scanning area is represented. In the scanning area, you can select the different sorts of mounting with which you would like to scan under Mounting.

Select:

Direct, if you want to mount directly into the scanner and not use the tray

Universal, if you want to work with the Universal tray

Copix, if you want to redigitalize separation films in Copix mode

Slide, if you want to work with the slide tray

Passepartout, if you want to work with a passepartout

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Light optimization

In order to obtain a scan of the highest quality, the lamps must have a constant light stability throughout the entire scanning process. If there is not a constant light stability before a scan, the following message appears:

Light optimization running (in the case of Linocolor with the addition: – Skip with ”Cancel”).

If you cancel this message, there could be a minimal loss in quality in the case of critical originals containing, for example, large color areas of the same density or shading. A loss in quality was not discerned when using normal originals.

Tips to avoid the message:

1. The message also appears when switching between transparency and reflection illumination. Unnecessary switching over of the illumination modes should therefore be avoided. Process all transparency scans first and then the reflection scans or vice versa.

ABC

2. As reflection lamps switch off quicker than transparency lamps, the reflection scans should be processed swiftly. This avoids forced switching off of the reflection lights (thus no new message on switching on the lamps).

3. On selecting the scanning quality Very good, Excellent and 4x Excellent (only for Linocolor), the light optimization function is activated. The scanning quality Good is therefore recommended for non-critical originals as the message does not appear in this case. This also applies to the course scan (prescan).

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Special scanner functions

Reloading the Scanner Software (for Newcolor)

This procedure must be performed e.g. when you have changed scanner software from Linocolor to Newcolor.

Select the menu item Scan > Special scanner functions...

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... Reload scanner software.

Click Reload scanner software. The following message appears:

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Click OK.

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Performing a Basic Level Adjustment (for Newcolor)

Basic level adjustment is performed by Heidelberg and normally does not have to be repeated.

It is possible that a base level adjustment becomes necessary as part of an installation procedure or that a particular error message at the monitor requires it. In these cases, proceed as follows:

Remove the scanning tray from the Scanner. Clean the glass surface. It must be absolutely clean, especially the white balance strip.

Select the menu item Scan > Special scanner functions...

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... Base level adjust.

Click on Base level adjust. The following message appears:

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Click OK.

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Performing a Basic Level Adjustment (for Linocolor)

Basic level adjustment is performed by Heidelberg Prepress and normally does not have to be repeated.

It is possible that a base level adjustment becomes necessary as part of an installation procedure or that a particular error message at the monitor requires it. In these cases, proceed as follows:

Remove the scanning tray from the Scanner. Clean the glass surface. It must be absolutely clean, especially the white balance strip.

You have selected Import > Source > Nexscan F4000 menu in Linocolor.

Select the menu item Special scanner functions... in the Import menu.

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The following dialog window appears:

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Click on Base level adjustment.

Click OK. The adjustment procedure takes about 60 minutes. The Nexscan F 4100/F 4200 is automatically initialized after this.

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Resetting the Scanner (for Linocolor)

There may be different reasons for having to reset the scanner:

- there is an error message

- the scanner is not working

- a new operating software has to be loaded

In these cases, proceed as follows:

You have selected Import > Source > Nexscan F4000 menu in Linocolor.

Select the menu item Special scanner functions... in the Import menu.

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The following dialog window appears: Click Boot Scanner.

Finally, click OK. The scanner is reset and initialized.

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Updating the Scanner (for Linocolor)

This function is essential if you should have any problems with a Linocolor version and want to use another version.

Proceed as follows:

You have selected the other version in the Import > Source > Nexscan F4000 menu in Linocolor.

Select the menu item Special scanner functions... in the Import menu.

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The following dialog window appears: Click Update Scanner.

Click OK. The scanner program is updated.

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Working with the Slide Tray

For Newcolor:

Scanner Settings

Prior to scanning, click Job Preparation and adjust the settings under Scan Setup that you want to apply to all inserted slides, e.g. name assignment, quality and scale.

Select Slide tray mounting in the Scan tray window.

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You can insert 35 framed small format passepartout slides (24 x 36 mm) into the slide tray. The process of inserting the slide tray into the scanner is the same as for the universal tray. The tray must be placed into the dowel pins for the mounting rail so that the white balance strips are not covered.

The scan software automatically recognizes in which recess the slides are located and if they have been inserted in portrait or landscape format.

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Name Assignment

During the name allocation, Newcolor allocates ascending numbers to the slides, e.g. Image01... Image35. However, you can also individually change the name, e.g. for a certain customer. This should be done before scanning. If the count for a certain name does not start at 01, a frame of this name and number already exists. This can also be in a different mounting mode, e.g. not in Slide tray but in Direct. More information about name allocation can be found in the LinoColor documentation.

Perform an overview scan (transparent). Image frames are created and it is automatically detected whether the slides have been inserted in landscape or portrait format.

You can now select the frames from which you want to create low-resolution or highresolution scans. If you are performing lowresolution scans, you may be able to perform further settings for the subsequent highresolution scans. Then perform the highresolution scans.

Job Assistant

Another possibility is to process the jobs by means of JobAssistant. In this case, you will perform an overview scan and enter all standard settings for the jobs. You will then select the jobs (with Ctrl + a) and plan them as low-resolution scans (if you want to perform further settings) or directly as high-resolution scans. The additional procedures are described in the Newcolor documentation.

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Scanner Settings

Name Assignment

canning Options

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For Linocolor:

Select Mounting > Slide in Linocolor.

Prior to scanning, adjust the settings under Nexscan F4000 settings that you want to apply to all inserted slides, e.g. scanning mode and scale.

Linocolor automatically assigns a name and ascending numbers to the slides, e.g. Image01... Image35. However, you can also individually change the name, e.g. for a certain customer. This should be done before scanning. If the count for a certain name does not start at 01, a frame of this name and number already exists. This can also be in a different scanner tray presentation, e.g. not in Slide but in Universal. More information about name allocation can be found in the Linocolor documentation.

You can perform different scanning options:

If you click Overview, Linocolor recognizes the slides and you can then select the frames for which you want to create pre-scans or fine scans respectively.

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You can also directly click Prescan or Fine Scan. Linocolor immediately performs the respective scan for each slide inserted.

If you choose Fine Scan by clicking on the button or via the Scan > Fine Scan menu, the fine scan is performed and displayed on the monitor. If the fine scan is to be saved as well, select the

Save after every fine scan option under Edit > Presettings.

However, if you select Import > Fine Scan as..., the fine scan is also performed and saved but not displayed on the monitor.

JobAssistant

Another possibility is to process the jobs by means of JobAssistant. To do this, you perform an overview scan and set the necessary parameters in Linocolor. Then select all jobs (by pressing Apple key+ a) and schedule them. For further steps, please refer to the JobAssistant Operation documentation (available in the documentation folder on your computer after Linocolor has been installed).

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5 Accessories

Passepartouts

Accessories

Passe-partouts are used for the simple mounting of standard originals. The use of passepartouts avoids stray light.They consist of black foil with punched cut-outs.

There are 5 different passepartouts

Universal passepartout

24 x 36 mm, 54 cut-outs

6 cm x 6 cm, 20 cut-outs

6 cm x 7 cm, 15 cut-outs

4" x 5", 6 cut-outs

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Accessories

Slide Tray

Register Pin Row

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35 framed 24 x 36 mm small image slides can be placed into this slide tray (working with the slide tray – refer to Chapter 4).

The register pin row is used for the trueto-register mounting of Copix originals (color separations). It is secured to the light table and the register strips can subsequently be inserted and the separation film glued into place. The register pin row does not need to be used for punched films.

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Register Strip

Copix Tray

Accessories

These strips are used as an aid for the true-to register mounting of Copix originals (color separations). It is inserted into the register strip using the Bacher punching system, the original must then be glued onto the strip. The strip with the original is subsequently inserted into the scanner.

The Copix tray is used to weight the originals in the scanner so that they lie flat on the glass surface.

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6 Service and Maintenance

Notes on Care and Maintenance

When carrying out work, the user must adhere to the stipulated work procedures described in the operating instructions under all circumstances.

Warning: The unauthorized opening of housing parts, not expressly described in the operating

instructions and improper repairs can lead to considerable danger for the user.

Service work may only be carried out by persons authorized by Heidelberg. The respective accident prevention regulations must be observed at all times.

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Fluorescent Lamps

Attention: To ensure that the fluorescent lamps function properly, the lamps are only switched

OFF when the scanning mode is changed (reflective/transparent) or when no scanning has taken place for a longer period of time.

If the lamps for scanning are no longer able to illuminate sufficiently or are defective, the corresponding fluorescent lamp must be replaced.

It is imperative that you only use clean fluorescent lamps. If necessary, clean the lamp before installation. Finger prints should likewise be avoided as the grease can reduce the length of operation.

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11 watt fluorescent lamps are used for the illumination of reflection or transparent originals in the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200.

The 11 watt fluorescent lamp is likewise used for the illumination of originals in the scanner.

Lamp used: Osram FM 11W/860 Lumilux Tageslicht

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Lamp Change for Reflection Scanning

1. Switch off the device.

Warning:

Pull out the power plug.

The ends of the fluorescent lamps can heat up to 100 °C when switched on.

2. Open the scanner lid.

3. Loosen the two slotted screws at the front and the slotted screw at the rear right for the glass plate in the scanner. Remove the three mounting posts in which the screws are located. The

mounting post at the rear left does not have to be loosened.

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4. Remove the glass plate. Carefully remove the glass plate by putting your fingers into the cutouts for the front mounting post and raising the glass plate.

5. Remove the black protective profile for the fluorescent lamps. To do this, use your fingers to press the snap-in clips inwards through the round openings. The fluorescent lamps are now accessible.

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Note: It is imperative that you only use clean

fluorescent lamps. If necessary, clean the lamp before installation. Finger prints should likewise be avoided as the grease can reduce the length of operation.

7. Place the new fluorescent lamp into the mounting post in such a way that it makes good contact.

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6. Lift the defective fluorescent lamp out of its mounting post.

8. Latch the black protective profile into the lamp carrier.

9. Carefully reinsert the glass pane. Carefully slide the pane against the stop pins to the rear and left. Screw the 3 mounting posts into place. When doing so make absolutely certain that the mounting posts are inserted the right way round to ensure that the glass pane does not break when the screws are tightened.

10. Reconnect the device and switch it on.

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Lamp Change for Transparency Scanning

1. Switch off the device.

Warning:

Pull out the power plug.

The ends of the fluorescent lamps can heat up to 100 °C when switched on.

2. Open the scanner lid.

3. Loosen both knurled screws in the cover.

4. Carefully fold the plate with the glass pane downwards.

5. Remove the two slotted screws for the black reflection profile of the fluorescent lamps. Remove the reflection profile. The fluorescent lamps are now accessible.

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Note: It is imperative that you only use clean

fluorescent lamps. If necessary, clean the lamp before installation. Finger prints should likewise be avoided as the grease can reduce the length of operation.

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Attention: Ensure not to damage the white reflection area behind the lamps. You may not clean it or touch it with other objects, e.g. finger nails or rings.

6. Lift the defective fluorescent lamp out of its mounting post.

7. Place the new fluorescent lamp into the mounting post in such a way that it makes good contact.

8. Screw the reflection profile back into place and secure it in the inner part of the lid.

9. Reconnect the device and switch it on.

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Service and Maintenance

Lamp Change for the Illumination of Originals

1. Switch off the device.

Warning:

Pull out the power plug.

The ends of the fluorescent lamps can heat up to 100 °C when switched on.

2. Loosen the 4 screws for the back panel located at the rear of the device.

3. Remove the back panel.

4. Lift the defective fluorescent lamp out of its mounting post.

Note: It is imperative that you only use clean

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fluorescent lamps. If necessary, clean the lamp before installation. Finger prints should likewise be avoided as the grease can reduce the length of operation.

5. Place the new fluorescent lamp into the mounting post in such a way that it makes good contact.

6. Screw the back panel back onto the device.

7. Reconnect the device and switch it on.

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Replacing the Glass Plate

If the glass plate in your scanner is scratched or broken, you can replace it yourself. Order No. for the glass plate: 05355036

When reinstalling, proceed as follows:

1. Switch off the device.

Warning:

Pull out the power plug.

The ends of the fluorescent lamps can heat up to 100 °C when switched on.

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2. Open the scanner lid.

3. Loosen the two slotted screws at the

front and the slotted screw at the rear right for the glass plate in the scanner. Remove the three mounting posts in which the screws are located. The

mounting post at the rear left does not have to be loosened.

Removed mounting post

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4. Remove the glass plate.

Carefully remove the glass plate by putting your fingers into the cutouts for the front mounting post and raising the glass plate.

5. Carefully insert the new glass pane.

Carefully slide the pane against the stop pins to the rear and left. Screw the 3 mounting posts back into place. When doing so make absolutely certain that the mounting posts are inserted the right way round to ensure that the glass pane does not break when the screws are tightened.

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6. Reconnect the device and switch it on.

7. Carry out a basic level adjustment (Siehe

Seite 4– 17).

Cleaning the Nexscan F 4100/F 4200

Attention: Isolate the device completely from the power supply by pulling out the mains connection

plug before cleaning with a damp cloth!

Pollutants

When using cleaning agents or lubricants, pay attention to manufacturer's instructions and national regulations as well as safety data sheets.

Clean the surfaces of the device with a dry cloth.

If the device is very dirty, clean with a damp cloth which has been dipped in dish-washing liquid and well wrung.

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Make sure that no liquid enters the device. Keep the outlets of the device dry.

Never use abrasive cleaning agents or solvents!

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Removing Dust in the Lid

Dust may possibly need to be removed from the glass plate in the lid to maintain constant good quality for transparency scanning.

Proceed as follows:

1. Switch off the device.

Warning:

Pull out the power plug.

The ends of the fluorescent lamps can heat up to 100 °C when switched on.

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2. Open the scanner lid.

3. Loosen both knurled screws in the cover.

4. Carefully fold the plate with the glass pane downwards.

5. Wipe the glass pane with a lint-free cloth.

6. Screw the inner part of the lid into place.

7. Reconnect the device and switch it on.

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Service and Maintenance

Cleaning the Glass Surface/Universal Tray

In order to obtain optimum scanning results, the glass surfaces (and trays) must be handled carefully and cleaned at regular intervals.

Attention: Ensure that no liquids enter the interior

Checking the Cleanliness of the Tray

of the device!

Hold the tray against a dark background and then against a light background.

Holding the glass plate up against the light, look at it from different angles and distances to determine whether the glass is dirty or not and on which surface.

Cleaning Preparation

Avoid electrostatic charges (e.g. by grounding).

Put on lint-free gloves.

Put the tray down on a pad (with the dirty side up). Maintain a small distance between the tray and the pad by resting the tray on spacers.

Note: Both sides of the tray have an anti-Newton coating – do not scrape or scratch.

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Service and Maintenance

The following table will help you when selecting cleaning agents:

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Cleaning Material/

Equipment

Dark pads (approx. 5OO mm x 5OO mm)

Lint-free gloves Polyester gloves,

Absorbent, lint-free cloths Kleenex Professional

Oil-free compressed air Compressed air 67,

Antistatic brush, grounded Antistatic brush,

Antistatic unit Antistatic unit 1212,

Ethanol, spectroscopically pure

Foam cleaner Specialist dealer

Acetic acid Specialist dealer

Acetone Specialist dealer

Foam cleaner Messrs. Röbel u. Fiedler,

Standard domestic cleaners without silicone additives

Cleaning cloth Etuis-Duggert GmbH

Name / Supplier (example) Remarks

Black cloth

MAB 02, Messrs. Basan FRANKFURT

Wipes, Code 7107, Kimberly Clark

Messrs. Kontakt Chemie, RASTATT

CW 101/SW 141, Messrs. Kinetronics

Messrs. Kinetronics

Chemical suppliers

Chemische Fabrik GmbH, 77955 Ettenheim/Germany

Local specialist dealer

Dobelstraße 6 D-73087 Bad Boll

Order No. 02336154

Order No. 02065436

Cleaning cloth, 7919-160 KaneboUni, 19x19 cm loose

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Liquids

Service and Maintenance

Warning: Cleaning agents such as ethanol and acetone are flammable, therefore:

Do not smoke during cleaning

Avoid electrostatic discharges

Only use cleaning agents drop by drop to exclude the danger of deflagration

Warning: Before using cleaning agents, be sure to observe the manufacturer's notes and the current safety data sheets from the relevant manufacturer.

Dab the area using a lint-free cloth (then continue cleaning with glass or foam cleaner).

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Dry Finger Prints; Adhesive Tape Residue, Smudges (Except for Acetone Rings, Refer to Cleaning with Acetone).

Attention: Ensure that no liquids enter the interior of the device!

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Apply or spray the glass or foam cleaner onto the glass surface.

For foam cleaning: Shake the foam cleaner before use, spray it onto the glass plate and apply it using a cloth. Wait until the foam has had time to work.

Using a lint-free cloth, remove the foam or glass cleaner by wiping the cloth in the same direction applying a little bit of pressure. Use several cloths if necessary.

Subsequently clean with ethanol.

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Streaks, Damp Areas, Fresh Finger Prints

Cleaning with Ethanol:

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Refer to safety instructions on Seite 6–13

Attention: Ensure that no liquids enter the interior

Dust (To Be Removed Directly Before Scanning)

of the device!

Spray the entire surface to be cleaned with ethanol (cover the opposite surface).

Moisten a lint-free cloth with a small amount of ethanol and remove the liquid by wiping the cloth in the same direction applying a little bit of pressure. A thin film of alcohol (which will evaporate) should be left on the surface.

Note: Cleaning is successful if the film of alcohol does not form any drops and evaporates without

leaving any streaks. Repeat the procedure if necessary!

Remove dust from the glass plate using a grounded antistatic brush and oil-free compressed air.

Note: Do not blow the compressed air over the glass plate in short blasts as this would cause

condensation. Use a steady stream of air over the plate!

The tray can be driven through an antistatic device beforehand to avoid static charge.

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Stains That Could Not Be Removed Following The Previous Procedures

Cleaning with Acetone:

Note: Cleaning with acetone should only be performed when cleaning with the other agents

was unsuccessful.

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Refer to safety instructions on Seite 6– 13

First of all sprinkle acetone over the stain and its surrounding area.

Attention: Never dampen the frame of the tray! Ensure that no liquids enter the interior of the device!

Wait until the acetone has had time to work.

Remove the liquid using a lint-free cloth. (The acetone should not have evaporated. Apply again, if necessary.)

Repeat the procedure, but using diluted acetic acid (25% concentrate) instead of acetone.

Repeat the procedure using acetone and diluted acetic acid alternately until the stain has been removed. (Always use acetic acid solution at the end to prevent acetone rings!)

Then clean using a foam cleaner directly afterwards.

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Cleaning Originals

In order to obtain optimal scanning results, the originals must also be cleaned and looked after as required.

Checking the Cleanliness of the Original

Hold transparency originals against a dark background and then in front of and against a light background and observe them from different angles and distances. Determine whether the original is dirty or not, and if so, the nature of the stain.

Observe reflection originals in front of a light background from different angles and distances. Determine whether the original is dirty or not, and if so, the nature of the stain.

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Preparing the Originals for Cleaning

Avoid electrostatic charges (e.g. by grounding).

Switch on the antistatic device. Wait for approx. one minute and then move a pin through the brush in order to remove the dust.

Put on lint-free gloves.

Remove the dust from the original (e.g. by moving it through the antistatic device and brushing it).

Place the original flat on a clean, smooth and even plate with the dirty side up and secure it, if necessary.

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The following table will help you when selecting cleaning agents:

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Cleaning Material/

Equipment

Dark pads (approx. 5OO mm x 5OO mm)

Lint-free gloves Polyester gloves, MAB 02,

Absorbent, lint-free cloths Kleenex Professional

Oil-free compressed air Compressed air 67, Messrs.

Antistatic brush, grounded Antistatic brush,

Antistatic unit Antistatic unit 1212,

Ethanol, spectroscopically pure

Adhesive roller Nagaoka Rolling Cleaner

Bent forceps, 90 offset, metal or plastic

Name / Supplier (example) Remarks

Black cloth

Messrs. Basan FRANKFURT

Wipes, Code 7107, Kimberly Clark

Kontakt Chemie, RASTATT

CW 101/SW 141, Messrs. Kinetronics

Messrs. Kinetronics

Chemical suppliers

Laboratory suppliers Order No. 04160770

Warning: Cleaning agents such as ethanol are flammable, therefore:

Do not smoke during cleaning

Avoid electrostatic discharges

Only use cleaning agents drop by drop to exclude the danger of deflagration

Order No. 02336154

Order No. 02065436

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Warning: Before using cleaning agents, be sure to observe the manufacturer's notes and the current safety data sheets from the relevant manufacturer.

Liquids

Dab the area using a lint-free cloth (then clean with ethanol).

Dry Finger Prints; Adhesive Tape Residue, Dry Smudges

Cleaning with ethanol

Service and Maintenance

Refer to safety instructions on

Seite 6–18

Spray or sprinkle the entire surface to be cleaned with ethanol (use sparingly).

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Wipe off the ethanol

Moisten a lint-free cloth with a small amount of ethanol and remove the liquid by wiping the cloth in the same direction applying a little bit of pressure.

A thin film of alcohol (which will evaporate) should be left on the surface.

Note: Cleaning is successful if the film of alcohol does not

form any drops and evaporates without leaving any streaks. Repeat the procedure if necessary!

If you also wish to clean the other side of the original, lift the original and wipe the glass plate dry. Then clean as described above. (Subsequently clean off the dust)

Dust

Carefully pull the original through the antistatic device.

Remove dust from the original using a grounded antistatic brush and oil-free compressed air.

Note: Do not blow the compressed air over the original in short blasts as this would cause

condensation. Use a steady stream of air over the original!

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Stains That Could Not Be Removed By Dabbing And Cleaning With Ethanol

Cleaning with Film Cleaner:

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Refer to safety instructions on Seite 6–18

Depending on the type of original, other cleaning agents (e.g. solvents such as naphtha, film cleaner and others) can be used in addition to ethanol. Experiment for best results.

If you use other agents, you should always finish off cleaning with ethanol.

Dust That Could Not Be Removed Following The Normal Procedure

Removing Dust with an Adhesive Roller:

Place the original flat on a clean, smooth and even plate with the surface to be cleaned facing up.

Continuously roll the adhesive roller over it.

Note: The original is electro-statically charged. The roller must be dry before using it (clean it

with water).

Raise the original.

Then carry out a normal clean to remove dust.

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General Remarks on Maintenance

Avoid humidity, dust and electrostatic charges, if possible.

Store the trays, cassettes and originals in a dry place which does not become very dusty.

Remove stains immediately. Do not wait until the stains have dried!

Provide sufficient ventilation when performing any cleaning procedures.

Do not allow the cleaning liquids to run over the surface to be cleaned.

Only mount dry, clean originals. If possible, avoid using Anti Newton oil.

When cleaning, avoid using:

- Silicone-based domestic cleaners

- Tap water (this leaves mineral deposits)

- Antistatic cloths (this leaves a residue)

- Methylated spirits: Methylated spirit

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PCBs and semi-conductor modules should remain in their original packing as long as possible. When shipped or stored, use either the original or adequate protective packing.

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Technical Data and Accessories

7 Technical Data and Accessories

Technical Data

Scanning mode CCD system

3 x 8000 CCD color lines for RGB and 1 x 12000 b/w CCD lines for Copy Dot (F4200 only)

Detail contrast (USM) Digital (program controlled)

Focus Computer controlled, autofocus

Max. effective format Transparency/reflection: 315 x 457 mm, 12.4 x 18

Copix: 315 x 457 mm, 12.4 x 18

Optical resolution 645 - 5080 dpi for the entire scanning area

902 - 7040 dpi for Copy Dot (F4200 only)

Interpolated resolutions 10,800 dpi

Scale range 20% - 2500%

Max. thickness of

originals

Standard interface SCSI (image data and communication)

SCSI address 5 (preset)

Dimensions

(width x height x depth)

Power supply 100V - 120V/200V - 240V ± 10% single phase

Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated current 2.0 A

Power consumption Approx. 500 W

Operating ambient

temperature

Air humidity 30 - 80% (non-condensing)

Operating weight Approx. 89 kg

Acoustic noise emission Below 55 dB (A)

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Transparency: 20 mm, reflection: unlimited

855 x 990 x 710 mm, 1,545 mm height with scanner lid open

18 to 28 °C

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Accessories

Nexscan accessories: Order No.:

Mounting rail (placed in the scanner) 05392500

Passepartout basic set 05401615

Passepartout set Uni (10 items) 05401623

Passepartout set 24 x 36 mm (10 items) 05401658

Passepartout set 6 x 6 cm (10 items) 05401674

Passepartout set 6 x 7 cm (10 items) 05401704

Passepartout set 4" x 5" (10 items) 05394201

Fluorescent lamp, 230V/11W,

Color temperature 6000K

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Universal tray 05455014

Copix Tray 05454387

05226112

Slide tray 05401607

(12 items)

Glass plate for scanner 05355036

Tweezers 04160770

Rubber blower 00346608

Anti-Newton spray 00129100

Antistatic cloth 00057606

Mounting foil 03004570

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