Konica Minolta QUICKSCAN 35 User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Minolta QuickScan 35 Plus for Windows. The QuickScan 35 Plus QS-2800 makes it possible for you to scan color and black & white, negative and positive 35mm films using your personal computer.

The main features of the QuickScan 35 Plus are:

• High-speed scanning with 3-line sensors and a high-brightness fluorescent lamp

• 10 bit A/D converter

• High resolution scans up to 2820 dpi

• Easy to use, versatile software

- TWAIN driver

- QS utility

The Minolta QuickScan 35 Plus is packaged with TWAIN driver software and stand-alone Utility software. Before using the QuickScan 35 Plus, we recommend you have a working knowledge of the PC and its operating conventions. Familiarity with the mouse and standard PC menus and commands is necessary before operating the QuickScan 35 Plus.

Adobe PhotoshopTMis a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Inc. Microsoft WindowsTMis a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc. Other corporate names and product names are also registered trademarks.

Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

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END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

CAREFULLY READ THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BELOW BEFORE OPENING THIS PACKAGED SOFTWARE. OPENING THIS PACKAGE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITION BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE PACKAGE UNOPENED.

This is a license agreement and not an agreement for sale. Minolta owns, or has been licensed from other owners, copyrights in the computer programs ("Software"). You obtain no rights to the intellectual property in the Software other than the license granted to you regarding the Software under this agreement. The title to the enclosed copy of the copy the Software and any copy made from it is retained by Minolta or such other owners.

1. LICENSE

You may: (1) install and use the Software on only one computer at any one time. (2) make a copy of the Software for backup or installation purposes only in support of the normal and intended use of the Software. (3) transfer possession of copies of the Software to another party by transferring a copy of this Agreement and all other documentation along with at least one complete unaltered copy of the Software, provided that (i) you must, at the same time, either transfer to such other party or destroy all your other copies of the Software. (ii) Such transfer of possession terminates you license from Minolta, and (iii) such other party shall accept and be bound by these license terms by their initial use of the Software.

2. RESTRICTIONS

You shall not without the written consent of Minolta: (1) use, copy, modify, merge or transfer copies of the Software except as provided herein. (2) reverse assemble or reverse compile the Software except as permitted by law; or (3) sublicense, rent, lease or distribute the Software or any copy thereof.

3. LIMITED WARRANTY

Minolta warrants the media on which the Software is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Warranty details and limitations for the Software are described in the Statement of Limited Warranty which is supplied with the hardware. With the exception of the foregoing express warranties applicable to hardware and media only, the Software is not warranted and is provided "AS IS".

SUCH WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

4. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

In no event will Minolta be liable for any lost profits, lost saving, or any incidental damages that result from the use or inability to use the Software, even if Minolta or its Authorized remarketers have been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by you based on a third party claim.

5. TERMINATION

You may terminate your license at any time by destroying the Software and all your copies of it or as otherwise described in these terms. Minolta may terminate your license if you fail to comply with these terms. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all your copies of the Software.

6. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the country where the delivery is made to the original customer.

7. GOVERNMENT END USERS

If you are acquiring the Software on behalf of any unit or agency of the United States Government, the following provisions apply. The Government agrees: (i) if the Software is supplied to the Department of Defense (DoD), the Software is classified as "Commercial Computer Software) and the Government is acquiring only "restricted right" in the Software as that term is defined in Clause 252.227.7013(c)(1) of the DFARS; and (ii) if the Software is supplied to any unit or agency of the United States Government other than DoD, the Government's rights in the Software will be as defined in Clause

52.227-19(c)(2) of the FAR or, in the case of NASA, in Clause 18-52.227-86(d) of the NASA Supplement to FAR

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Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and on the product itself for your proper and safe use of this product, and to prevent personal injury, injury to others, or property damage. An explanation of the symbols follows. Please read and understand each caution thoroughly before reading this main text of this instruction manual.

The outer triangle is for warning, and the symbol inside illustrates what is being warned. The example at left means beware of electric shock.

The circle with a diagonal slash is for prohibition ("don't do"), and the symbol inside illustrates what act is prohibited. The example at left means do not disassemble.

The blue circle indicates something you must do, and the symbol inside illustrates how it should be done. The example at left means you must hold the plug when removing it from the outlet.

Examples

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

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W ARNING

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

Do not use voltage other than what is indicated.

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

Do not place a container of water or other liquid on the product. If water or other liquid gets inside the product, it may cause a short resulting in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug the unit, discontinue use, and contact a Minolta Service Facility.

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

Do not misuse the power cord. Damage to the cord may result in fire or electric shock. Do not perform any of the following acts to the cord:

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

Do not use the product if there is smoke, a strange smell, or under any other unusual conditions. Use under these conditions may result in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug, discontinue use, and contact a Minolta Service facility.

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

Do not insert small metal objects into the product. This may cause a short resulting in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug the unit, discontinue use, and contact a Minolta Service facility.

• Scratch

• Twist

• Place a heavy object on

• Heat

• Pull

• Modify

• Bend

RISK OF FIRE

Do not place the product in dusty or very humid area.

W ARNING

RISK OF FIRE

This product must have sufficient ventilation while in use. If the ventilation ducts are blocked, the temperature of the interior may become hot to the extent that fire will occur. Do not perform the following:

• Place the product on its side or upside down.

• Place the product in a closet, on a shelf, or any area without sufficient ventilation.

• Place the product on a carpet or mattress.

• Cover the product.

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

Grasp the plug when removing the power cord from an outlet. Pulling the cord may damage it resulting in fire or electric shock.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

RISK OF INJURY

Do not place of the product on an unstable surface.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Do not attempt to disassemble this product. It contains high-voltage circuits. For repairs, contact a Minolta Service facility.

RISK OF INJURY

Do not sit on, stand on, or push against this product. Also, use caution when using near children.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Connect the ground before use. If the ground is not connected, an electricity leak may result in electric shock.

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

Do not connect the ground to the following:

• Gas pipe

• Telephone ground

• Water pipe

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT.................................................................4

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE.........................................................................5

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Package Contents...............................................................................................9

System Requirements.........................................................................................9

HARDWARE

Names of Parts.......................................................................................11

Setting the SCSI ID.................................................................................12

Connecting the Scanner.........................................................................13

SOFTWARE

Software for the QuickScan 35 Plus.......................................................19

Installing the Software ............................................................................20

Control Panel and Dialog Boxes ............................................................24

Scan Flow Chart.....................................................................................27

Launching the Software..........................................................................28

Loading the Film.....................................................................................33

Setting the Preferences..........................................................................37

Specifying the Film Type........................................................................39

PreScan..................................................................................................40

Focus and Framing.................................................................................41

Selecting the Scan Mode........................................................................45

Brightness, Contrast, & Color Balance...................................................54

Save and Load........................................................................................60

Scanning & Saving .................................................................................61

TROUBLE SHOOTING.....................................................................................63

USER TECHNICAL SUPPORT........................................................................64

Package Contents

The following contents should be included in this package.

• QuickScan 35 Plus

• SCSI cable SC-6 (High density half 50 pin-full 50 pin)

• Power cord

• 35mm film holder

• SCSI terminator ST-2

• QuickScan 35 Control for Windows

• Instruction Manual

• Warranty card

System Requirements

To use the QuickScan 35 Plus with your PC, you will need the following:

• A PC with a 486 CPU or better.

• Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or newer.

• A minimum of 8 MB of RAM is required.

• A minimum of 60 MB of available hard disk space.

• A SCSI board and ASPI driver for Windows.

- For example, WINASPI.DLL and ASPI driver.

- The following SCSI boards are recommended: AHA-1522 series AHA-1542 series AHA-1520 series AHA-2940 series

(Windows 95 automatically installs an ASPI driver in PCs with SCSI boards).

• A video board and color monitor capable of displaying a minimum of 256 colors (65,000 is

recommended).

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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HARDWARE

NAMES OF PARTS

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Scanner

Front

Bottom

Back

Film slot

SCSI port

Focus dial

Indicator lamp

Power switch

AC inlet

SCSI ID dial

Terminator power switch

SETTING THE SCSI ID NUMBER

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The QuickScan 35 Plus communicates with your PC through a SCSI (pronounced "Scuzzy") connection. As with all SCSI devices, you will need to set a unique SCSI ID for the QuickScan 35 Plus. The SCSI ID range of your PC is from 0 to 7. SCSI ID 7 is usually reserved for the SCSI board. The QuickScan's SCSI ID is set to 5 when the unit is shipped. If no other device connected to your computer is using this ID, there is no need to change the SCSI ID number.

• If SCSI IDs 8 or 9 are selected, they will be recognized as SCSI ID 6.

Setting the SCSI ID

Before starting, turn the computer and all connected devices OFF.

1. Turn off the PC, the QuickScan 35, and all other connected SCSI devices.

2. Using a small screwdriver, select an unused SCSI ID number.

• Two SCSI devices can not use the same SCSI ID at the same time.

Before starting, turn the computer and all connected devices OFF.

If the QuickScan 35 Plus is the only or last item in the SCSI chain

Terminator

If the QuickScan 35 Plus will be the last or only device in your SCSI chain, plug the supplied terminator into an open SCSI port on the back of the QuickScan 35 Plus. Either SCSI port can be used, there is no dedicated IN or OUT port.

If your PC does not supply power to the SCSI terminator, set the QuickScan's terminator power switch to ON.

• Refer to your computer manual to determine if your PC supplies power to the terminator.

CONNECTING THE SCANNER

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If Your PC Does Not Supply Power to the Terminator

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Connecting the SCSI Cable

Your QuickScan 35 Plus scanner comes equipped with the SC-6 SCSI cable. If you require a different connector to link the QuickScan 35 Plus to your SCSI chain, see your dealer for the appropriate SCSI connector.

1. Plug the 50 pin half pitch end of the SC-6 SCSI cable into the open SCSI port on the rear panel of your QuickScan 35 Plus.

• Either SCSI port can be used, there is no dedicated IN or OUT port.

2. Plug the other end of the SC-6 SCSI cable into the SCSI port on the rear of the PC.

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3. Plug the power cord into the scanner's AC socket, then plug it into a grounded outlet.

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If the QuickScan 35 Plus is in the middle of the SCSI chain

You may require a different connector to link the QuickScan 35 Plus to your SCSI chain, see your dealer for the appropriate SCSI connectors. Before starting, turn the computer and all connected devices OFF.

1. Plug the 50 pin half pitch end of the SCSI cable into the open SCSI port on the rear panel of your QuickScan 35 Plus, then plug the other end of the SCSI cable into the SCSI port on the rear of the PC, or the next device in the SCSI chain.

• Either SCSI port can be used, there is no dedicated IN or OUT port.

2. Plug the SCSI cable from the next device in your SCSI chain into the open port on the back of the QuickScan 35 Plus.

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3. Plug the power cord into the scanner's AC socket, then plug it into a grounded outlet.

SOFTWARE

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SOFTWAREFORTHEQUICKSCAN35PLUS

Two pieces of software are included on the QuickScan disks:

TWAIN driver software

The TWAIN driver software lets you acquire images scanned by the QuickScan 35 Plus directly into your imaging application software. The TWAIN driver software is on the disk marked TWAIN Driver for Windows.

Before opening the envelope containing the QuickScan 35 Plus software, read the End User License Agreement on page 4.

QS Utility

Use the QS Utility software to operate the QuickScan 35 Plus if you do not have Adobe Photoshop or you have many images you want to scan at a specific file size. The QS Utility is on the floppy labeled QS 35 Utility for Windows.

Please refer to the system requirements listed on page 9.

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

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Installing the Software with Windows 3.1

1. Startup the PC and open the Program manager.

2. Insert the floppy marked QS35 Control for Windows into the PC.

3. Select Run... from the File menu.

4. Type A:\SETUP and click on OK.

• If your 3.5" disk drive is drive B, type B:\SETUP.

• The dialog box "Setup Initializing" will appear.

• The Install Directory dialog box will appear next.

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