IBM 2100XL User Manual

PowerLook 2100XL

Operation Manual

Thank you for purchasing the PowerLook 2100XL color scanner. With PowerLook 2100XL color scanner, you can easily scan documents and photographs into your computer and maintain them as electronic copies.

Main Features:

 High Resolution and Density Range: With a resolution of up to 9600 dpi and high density range, it

produces better gamma transformation, and more accurate detection of highlight and shadow details, thereby allowing even distribution of colors.

 High Scanning Speed, Low Acoustic Noise: The scanner’s micro stepping technology greatly increases

scanning speed and at the same time reduces noise level.

 Intelligent Scanning Control Interface called MagicScan: MagicScan provides a comprehensive range

of scanning control functions. Completing the package are the bundled award-winning and proven software packages such as binuscan PhotoPerfect.

 Transparency Adapter: Allows the scanning films, slides and transparencies up to the full-size

scanning area: 12” x 17”.

 Proprietary Image Noise Reduction: Your scanner uses a sealed optical system design that blocks dust

particles and excess reflections from penetrating the optical unit, thereby overcoming image and optical noise and ensuring sharp, true-life images.

System Requirements:

For PC users: Pentium or higher, CD-ROM drive, hard drive with 50 MB free disk space, 64MB memory, Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows-compatible keyboard, display, and mouse. Recommended: SVGA or higher graphics card.

For Mac users: Power Macintosh, New Power Mac G3, G4, CD-ROM drive, hard drive with 50MB free disk space, 64MB memory, Mac OS 8.5 or later.

Trademarks

IBM, PC/AT and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh, Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Other trademarks and brand names mentioned in this documentation are trademark properties of their respective holders.

Quick Start Guide…………………………………………………………………………………………...3

1. Unpack your Scanner……………………………………………………………………………….3

2. Connect the Interface Card………………………………………………………………………….3

3. Connect the SCSI Cable…………………………………………………………………………….3

4. Connect the Power………………………………………………………………………………….3

5. Power Up……………………………………………………………………………………………4

6. Software Installation………………………………………………………………………………..4 About this manual………………………………………………………………………………………..5

Chapter 1: Getting Started………………………………………………………………………………...6

Before You Begin………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Unpack Your Scanner…………………………………………………………………………………………6

Static Electricity Precautions………………………………………………………………………………..6

A Glance at Your Scanner……………………………………………………………………………….6 Prepare the Scanner……………………………………………………………………………………...8 Test the Scanner……………………………………………………………………………………………….8

Changing the SCSI ID Number……………………………………………………………………………...8

Care and Maintenance Tips……………………………………………………………………………...9

Chapter 2: Macintosh Installation……………………………………………………………………….10

Interface Card Installation……………………………………………………………………………...10 Connect the Scanner to your Computer………………………………………………………………..10 Installing the Software………………………………………………………………………………….11 How to Scan with Scan Frames………………………………………………………………………...12 Multiple Scanning Using the A3/ 35mm Slide Tray……………………………………………………..13

Chapter 3: PC Installation………………………………………………………………………………..14

Interface Card Installation……………………………………………………………………………...14 Connect the Scanner to the Computer………………………………………………………………….14 Installing the Software………………………………………………………………………………….15 How to Scan with Scan Frames………………………………………………………………………...16 Multiple Scanning Using the A3/ 35mm Slide Tray……………………………………………………..17

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Tips………………………………………………………………………...18

General Approach………………………………………………………………………………………18 LED Indicators…………………………………………………………………………………………19

Appendix A: Installing A SCSI Card…………………………………………………………………….20

Check the SCSI ID…………………………………………………………………………………………...20 Reset the Address of the Scanner…………………………………………………………………………..20 Checking the Terminators…………………………………………………………………………………..21 Installing the software and SCSI card driver…………………………………………………………….22 Connect the Computer and Scanner……………………………………………………………………….23

Appendix B: Scanner Specifications……………………………………………………………………..24

Glossary…………………………………………………………………………………………………….25

Quick Start Guide

This section serves as a quick reference to the connection and installation procedures for the PowerLook 2100XL scanner.

1. Unpack your Scanner

Unpack your scanner. Make sure that all the scanner system hardware, software, cabling, and documentation items indicated on the packing list are present.

2. Connect the Interface Card

a) For PC users, turn off your computer and remove the computer’s housing cover.

b) For New Power Mac G3 and G4 users, turn off your computer and open the side lid of your

computer.

c) Locate an available slot.

d) Insert the SCSI card by pressing it gently but firmly into the slot. Make sure it is firmly

seated in the slot and firmly tighten the screw (as shown in the figures below).

For PC Users For New Power Mac G3, G4 users

3. Connect the SCSI Cable

Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI interface card and the other end of the SCSI cable to the scanner. For stable SCSI connection, setting terminator is required. Please refer to Appendix A for more details on setting termination.

4. Connect the Power

Connect the power cord to the scanner and plug the other end of the power cord into an available outlet (socket).

5. Power Up

a) Turn the scanner power switch on. When the Ready indicator is on, your scanner is ready to

use.

b) Turn on your computer

6. Software Installation

We recommend that you install your image editing software first and then MagicScan.

a) Insert UMAX MagicScan CD into your CD-ROM drive.

b) Follow the on-screen instructions to completely install MagicScan.

Notes: If installation program does not show up automatically, please follow the procedure to

install: Mac: Double-click “MagicScan installer” icon. PC: Choose RUN from Start menu and type d:\setup (where “d” indicates CD-ROM

drive), then click OK.

If needed, after MagicScan installation, you could install binuscan PhotoPerfect.

About this manual

This manual is divided into chapters and appendices. The chapters give instructions on all aspects of installation, troubleshooting, and basic scanner maintenance. The appendices contain relevant technical information for your reference.

Chapter 1 Gives instructions on scanner preparation and tips on handling and routine scanner

Chapter 2 Gives instructions on scanner connection to a Macintosh computer and the

Chapter 3 Gives instructions on scanner connection to an IBM PC compatible and the

Chapter 4 Gives troubleshooting tips for possible problems with the scanner.

Appendix A Gives instructions for installing a PCI-compatible interface card.

Appendix B List specifications for PowerLook 2100XL.

A Glossary and an Index are also included for easy reference.

maintenance.

corresponding software installation.

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Your PowerLook 2100XL scanner is extremely user-friendly. Hardware and software installation can be completed in a few steps. In minutes you can start operating your scanner to see for yourself the kind of quality scanned images it can produce.

This chapter tells you how to prepare your scanner for connection and installation. It also gives some handling precautions and general care measures to ensure that your scanner will stay in top condition at all times.

Before You Begin

Unpack Your Scanner

Ensure that your package contains all the hardware, software, cabling, ad documentation you ordered. Check for any damage that may have occurred while the package was in transit. If there are any missing or damaged items in your scanner package, contact your dealer or the carrier of your package immediately.

Static Electricity Precautions

Static electricity (in your body) can cause damage to the electronic components of the scanner’s printed circuit board or the computer’s interface card. Therefore, you need to discharge static build-up from your body before handling any card or component outside of its anti-static packaging.

To protect your equipment from static discharge, you are advised to closely follow these measures below:

• Discharge any static build-up in your body by touching a grounded or anti-static surface

• When handling any electronic components, avoid touching any metal part of the component

A Glance at Your Scanner

Take a few minutes to become familiar with the different parts of the scanner. The figure below shows the locations and names of the scanner parts. A brief description of each part is also given.

 Object Glass – The glass surface on which the document or image for scanning is placed;

 Document Cover – The plastic cover over the object glass. Can be raised or lowered to

 LED Indicators – Two indicators – Power and Ready

 Power Switch – Used for turning the scanner power ON and OFF.

 SCSI ID Switch – Used for setting the scanner’s SCSI ID.

(such as a large metal object or the silver-toned expansion slot covers at the rear of your computer). Do this prior to removing any electronic components from their anti-static bags.

such as the gold “fingers” that plug into the expansion slot. It is best to handle system components either by their edges or by their mounting brackets.

made of tempered glass with excellent optical qualities.

cover a document.

 25/50-Pin SCSI Connector – Where you plug in the 25/50-Pin SCSI cable.

 UTA Connector – A connector used to connect the optional UMAX Transparency Adapter.

 Power Cord Connector – Where you plug in the scanner power cord.

Front View

Rear View

Prepare the Scanner

Prepare your scanner for installation through the following simple steps:

 Check and reset (if necessary) the scanner’s SCSI ID

 Run the automatic scanner self-test

Test the Scanner

The scanner automatically performs a simple self-test each time it is turned on. This self-test checks the status of certain scanner devices.

Start the scanner self-test by following the steps below:

1. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

2. Connect the other end of the power cord to the scanner.

3. Turn on the power of the scanner.

At power-on, the front panel indicators flash once. The power indicator then glows and the ready indicator blinks. When the test is completed, the power and ready indicators glow steadily.

Changing the SCSI ID Number

Your scanner’s SCSI ID setting is factory preset at #6.

 Check to see if this ID setting is used by another device connected to your computer’s SCSI

port.

 If SCSI ID #6 is not used, you do not need to change your scanner’s SCSI ID number. You

can directly proceed to hardware connection and software installation. For installation instructions, proceed to Chapter 2 if you are connecting to a Macintosh computer or to Chapter 3 if you are connecting to an IBM PC.

 If you find however, that another connected device is already using SCSI ID #6, then you

must reset the SCSI ID on your scanner.

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