User's Guide
Imacon Flextight 343
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© 2003 Imacon A/S. All rights reserved.
Imacon Flextight 343 User's Guide, Part No 70030009, revision B.
The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change
without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Imacon A/S.
Imacon A/S assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may
appear in this manual.
Imacon A/S assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a
result of using Imacon software or products.
Imacon, FlexColor and Flextight are trademarks of Imacon A/S. Adobe and Adobe Photoshop
are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. Macintosh, Mac OS, FireWire and ColorSync are
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Printed in Denmark.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Warnings and Restrictions 6
System Requirements 6
Front Panel 7
Back Panel & Connectors 8
Cut-Away View 9
Setting up the Scanner 10
Environmental Requirements 10
Electrical Requirements 10
Installation Procedure, FireWire Interface 11
Operating the Scanner 13
Resolutions 14
True Optical Resolutions 14
The Light Tube 16
Orientation of the Light Tube 16
Replacing the Light Tube 17
Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner 19
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Disposal 19
Technical Specifications 20
FCC Notice 21
CE - Declaration of Conformity 22
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This manual provides important information about using your Flextight
343 scanner.
Topics include:
Important warnings and restrictions
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System requirements
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Diagrams of the front panel, rear panel, and internal structure of the
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Flextight 343 scanner
Installation instructions
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Environmental requirements
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Electrical requirements
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Operating instructions
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Maintenance advice
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Disposal instructions
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Technical specifications
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Declarations of FCC and CE regulation conformity
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Warnings and Restrictions
Warnings and Restrictions
Read all of the included documentation before attempting to install
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and use the scanner.
Do not touch the originals and/or the original holder while scanning.
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Do not start scanning or previewing until an original holder with an
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original has been mounted.
The original holder is only to be mounted or removed when the drum
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is in the load position.
When you turn on the scanner, the drum will roll to the load position,
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if it is not there already. Do not touch the scanner while the drum is
rotating.
Do not place your fingers or any other object into the scanner while it
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is connected to power.
Before servicing or opening the scanner, the power supply must be
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disconnected from the mains (unplugged). It is not sufficient simply to
press the on/off button.
Install the scanner in a location where children can not get to it. It
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contains small openings and moving parts that can cause injury.
System Requirements
Below are the basic hardware requirements for the PC or Macintosh
system to which the scanner is to be connected.
For information about the processor, operating system, RAM and
harddisk requirements please refer to the “Software Reference” manual,
that comes with the FlexColor software.
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Screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with true colors (24-bits).
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Mouse or other pointing device.
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FireWire interface
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Front Panel
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B
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Front Panel
C
D
E
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Figure 1: Front panel features of Flextight 343
A Feed Table: place original holders here for scanning. The table can
be folded up to keep dust from entering the scanner and to keep it
out of the way.
B Light Area: for viewing originals. The grid helps you to align the
originals.
C Indicator light: The indicator can light up in 3 different colors
indicating the following:
Green (Power/Ready) - remains lit when ready to scan. Flashes
when first installed to indicate that firmware must be loaded (it will
be loaded automatically when you run FlexColor).
Yellow (Motor Drive) - when drum is repositioning.
Red (Scanning) - when scanning. Do not touch the scanner while
the indicator is red. If the light is flashing when not scanning, then
an error has occurred - please contact your Flextight dealer for
assistance.
D Power Switch: press to turn the unit on/off.
E Original Holder Clasp: all original holders slide into a slot here and
are held in place by magnets.
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Back Panel & Connectors
Back Panel & Connectors
A B
FireWire
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Figure 2: Back panel features of Flextight 343
A Power Cable Socket: plug the power cable into this socket.
B FireWire Interface Sockets: plug a FireWire cable (max. 6 m) here
and connect it to your computer. You can use the second plug to
connect another device (hard disk, printer etc.) to the FireWire chain.
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Cut-Away View
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Cut-Away View
A
B
C
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FLEXTIGHTORIGINAL HOLDER
PATENTPENDING
D
E
Figure 3: Cut-away view of Flextight 343
A CCD Plate: this platform contains the light sensor.
B Optics: focuses the image of the original on the CCD.
C Drum: rotates the original into the scanner and steps it past the CCD
line of focus.
D Light Tube: illuminates the transparent originals. The tube also
provides the light for the feed table.
E Original Holder: an original holder is shown mounted and with the
magnetic top layer held open.
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Setting up the Scanner
Setting up the Scanner
Environmental Requirements
Set up the scanner in a location that fulfils the following requirements:
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Keep the scanner away from sources of heat, such as direct sunlight or
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a radiator. Warm temperatures will degrade the quality of your scans for best results, work in a cool environment.
The scanner must be operated away from sources of strong
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electromagnetic interference. Although the scanner complies with all
regulations governing electromagnetic immunity and Imacon has
taken every reasonable step to make the unit immune to
electromagnetic interference, it is still a precision electronic device so
strong radio waves can interfere with your scans.
The surface on which the scanner is placed must be stable and free
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from vibrations. If the scanner is shaken or moved while scanning,
your results may be affected.
If the scanner has been in a colder environment (e.g. outside or in
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storage) just before you set it up in a warmer room, then wait about
two hours before using it - otherwise, condensation may form, which
will prevent the scanner from operating correctly.
• Avoid using the scanner in areas where there is a high level of dust.
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To prevent dust from getting into the scanner, always close the feed
table when the scanner is not in use.
Electrical Requirements
The Flextight 343 power supply requires a mains voltage of between 100
and 240 V AC at a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. This is within the normal
wall-socket power standards of most countries. Do not attempt to use
Flextight 343 with any power source outside the specified range.
The scanner and all devices attached to the scanner (computer, monitor,
and FireWire devices, etc.) must be grounded (i.e. use a three-point
electrical connection).
Note that the power supply may emit a low hissing sound when
plugged in but not connected to the scanner. This is normal and will not
damage the power supply or scanner.
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Setting up the Scanner
Installation Procedure, FireWire Interface
1. Place the scanner on a table near your computer with the front
facing away from you. Make sure that the location you choose meets
all environmental - and electrical requirements as described on page
10.
2. When using a FireWire interface connection, it is not necessary to
switch of your computer and other connected units. Connect a
FireWire cable from one of the FireWire connectors on your scanner
(see “Back Panel & Connectors” on page 8) to either the computer's
FireWire connector or to a free FireWire connector on any other
FireWire device already connected to your computer.
3. Connect the round connector from your power supply to the round
power supply socket on the back of the scanner.
4. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the wall socket you are planning to
use meets the electrical requirements outlined earlier.
Plug the Flextight 343 power supply into a wall socket. Note that the
power supply may emit a low buzzing sound when plugged in. This
is normal and will not damage the power supply or scanner.
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5. Turn the scanner around so that the front is facing you.
6. Your system is assembled. Turn on your computer and install the
FlexColor image scanning software.
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Operating the Scanner
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B
C
FLEXTIGHT ORIGINAL HOLDER
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PATENTPENDING
F
G
H
J
D
E
Figure 4: Operating the Flextight 343 scanner
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Operating the Scanner
(See Figure 4 opposite).
1. It is assumed that the scanner and FlexColor software have been
properly installed.
2. Pull the feed table (B) down to scan position.
3. Press the power button (G) on the front of the scanner to switch it
on. The indicator light (F) button will start flashing green, indicating
that no firmware has been downloaded yet. It will be downloaded
automatically later when you first run the FlexColor program.
4. Turn on your computer and launch the FlexColor program. The
indicator light (F) will stop flashing indicating that firmware has
been downloaded to the scanner.
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Operating the Scanner
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5. Select the original holder (D) that matches your original.
6. Place the original holder with the slotted tab facing into the scanner.
The flexible magnetic layer (C) must face upwards and the holder
must fit between the guides (A) on both sides of the feed table.
7. Slide the holder gently into the original holder clasp (H) at the
scanner entrance. It will slip about ½ cm (1/4 inch) into it. Do not
press too hard. It slips in very easily and is held in place by a pair of
magnets. To remove the holder, simply pull it gently backwards.
8. Lift the magnetic layer (C) of the original holder and place your
original (E) with the emulsion side up. The original must completely
fill the hole with no edges showing and with a minimum overlap of
2mm along each edge. Also, no edges of the original must extend
past the outer edges of the holder. Use the grid in the light area (J) of
the feed table (B) to help line up the image.
9. Lay the top layer of the holder down flat over the original. The top
layer (C) is magnetic, which will hold the original in place.
10. Go to your computer and follow the directions given in the
FlexColor software manual to take a preview, make settings, and
take the final scan.
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Resolutions
Resolutions
True Optical Resolutions
The table below shows the true optical resolutions (in ppi) available with
each of the original holders. When scanning at one of the resolution
settings listed, one pixel in the scanner’s image sensor corresponds
exactly to one pixel in the final image. If you use a resolution setting
other than those listed, then interpolation (resizing) must be applied.
Original
Max. ½ 1/3 1/4 1/6 1/12
24 x 36 3200 1600 1067 800 533
36 x 24 3200 1600 1067 800 533 267
60 x 60 3200 1600 1067 800 533 267
60 x 90 3200 1600 1067 800 533 267
60 x 120 3200 1600 1067 800 533 267
Table 1: True Optical Resolutions
To avoid activating the resizer, select a zoom setting that gives one of the
results listed in Table 1. When resizing is applied, the scans take longer
and image quality is slightly reduced. The impact on the image quality
will vary according to the amount of interpolation required and the
contents of your original.
Resolutions (PPI)
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Resolutions
Example: For an output resolution of 300 ppi, take the true resolution
shown in Table 1, divide by 300 and multiply by 100%. Enter the result
in the Zoom field in the main FlexColor window.
Zoom Setting
Original
Max.
Resolution
½
Res.
1/3
Res.
1/4
Res.
1/6
Res.
1/12
Res.
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3200
24x36
300
100x %
533% 356% 266% 178%
89%
= 1067%
36 x 24 1067% 533% 356% 266% 178% 89%
60 x 60 1067% 533% 356% 266% 178% 89%
60 x 90 1067% 533% 356% 266% 178% 89%
60 x 120 1067% 533% 356% 266% 178% 89%
Table 2: Zoom settings for true optical resolution at 300 ppi output
Note that when the Zoom field is set to an appropriate value for the
selected original size (as shown in the table above), then the PPI pop-up
menu shows an underline beneath each setting that will result in a scan
taken with a true resolution (no interpolation).
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The Light Tube
The Light Tube
Orientation of the Light Tube
Flextight 343 contains a light tube that illuminates your originals while
scanning. The light tube is fitted with a reflective sleeve, which must be
aligned correctly inside the scanner. The sleeve helps direct the light to
achieve maximum illumination of the original. When you replace the
light tube, you must make sure the sleeve is aligned correctly.
Sometimes the sleeve is glued into place when the scanner is first
shipped from the factory, but when you replace a light tube, the sleeve
will not be glued; it will be tight so that it can not slip freely, but you will
be able to rotate it manually if you try. The correct orientation of the
sleeve is shown in Figure 5.
Illuminate original/CCD
Transmission Lamp
Align the sleeve with the
pins as shown. Note that
the long top slot should line
up between the two pins
Illuminate
Feed table
light area
Figure 5: Light tube sleeve alignment as seen from the left side of the scanner
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The Light Tube
Replacing the Light Tube
If your scans are suddenly coming out black (or all white if you are
scanning negatives), then the light tube may be defective or misaligned.
Follow procedure below to replace a tube:
1. Get the appropriate replacement light tube (ask your Flextight dealer
or see specification in “Technical Specifications” on page 20).
2. Turn off and unplug the scanner from the primary power supply.
3. IMPORTANT: Let the light tube cool down for app. 10 minutes
before proceeding.
4. Lay the scanner down on its back, with the bottom facing you.
5. Use a 2.5 mm allen key to remove the screws located at each of the
four corners of the bottom panel (see Figure 6), then remove the
bottom panel.
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Figure 6: To remove the bottom panel, remove the four screws at the
positions shown. The numbers indicate the order in which they
should be tightened when panel is replaced.
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The Light Tube
6. The light tube is clearly visible, as shown in Figure 7. Hold each end
of the light tube between your thumb and index finger. Rotate the
light tube until it comes free and pull it away from the scanner. Note
that the light tube sockets allow the tube to be rotated all the way
around, but they click into position at each quarter turn. The light
tube is locked in place in all but one of these four positions, so you
may need to try up to three positions before the light tube comes
free.
Feed Table (closed)
The holes in the light tube
sleeve must point forwards,
towards the feed table.
Light Tube
Figure 7: Bottom view of the scanner with the bottom panel removed
7. Install a new light tube following the reverse of the procedure you
used when removing it. Make sure the sleeve is aligned correctly
with the scanner as shown in Figure 5. Rotate the light tube and/or
adjust the sleeve as necessary.
8. Replace the bottom panel by holding it in place and tightening the
screws in an opposite-diagonal sequence (e.g. top-left, bottom-right,
top-right, bottom-left) as indicated in Figure 6.
9. Turn on the scanner and check function of the new tube.
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Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner
Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner
If the external surface of the scanner becomes dirty, then clean it with a
damp cloth. Be careful not to get any moisture inside the scanner or on
any of the connectors. Do not use alcohol or other solvents.
Disposal
If you need to dispose of the scanner, it must be delivered to an
authorized waste plant for electronics equipment.
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Power Connector:
24 VD
Power Consumption
Max. 60 W during operation
Power Requirements
100-240V AC, 1.3A, 50-60Hz
Interface to Computer
FireWire (IEEE 1394)
Front Panel
One multifunction switch (on/off switch) and status light
Drum Force
1kg (2.2lbs)
60W
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature: 10 - 35°C (50 - 95°F)
Recommended Working Temperature: 10 - 25°C (50 - 77°F)
Relative Humidity: 20 - 80% RH (no condensation)
Storage Environment
Temperature: 0 - 50°C (32 - 122°F)
Relative humidity: 20 - 80% RH (no condensation)
Originals
Transparencies from 35mm to 60x180 mm, < 1mm thick
Light Tube
OSRAM L6W/25 Universal White
Dimensions
Height: 400 mm (15.7")
Width: 265 mm (10.4")
Depth: 245 mm (9.6") (feed table closed)
370 mm (14.6") (feed table in scan position)
Weight
7 kg (15.5 lbs)
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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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CE - Declaration of Conformity
CE - Declaration of Conformity
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A GLUNZ & JENSEN COMPANY
Declaration of conformity
Application of Council Directives:
Standards to which Conformity is declared:
Manufacturer:
Type of Equipment:
Model name:
The undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives
and Standards.
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89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC,
91/157/EEC,
73/23/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC.
EN61000-6-1 2001, EN61000-6-3 2001 and
EN 60950:2000.
Imacon A/S
Hejrevej 30
DK-2400 Copenhagen NV/
Denmark
Desktop CCD scanner
Flextight model 343
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A/SImacon Hejrevej 30 DK-2400 Copenhagen NV Tel: +45 70 26 08 00 Fax: +45 70 26 09 00 www.imacon.dk
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August 25 , 2003
Christian Poulsen
Managing Director
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