Magnum 8050, 6050, 3050 Operator's Manual

MAGNUM 8050, 6050, 3050

Wide Format Color Scanner

Operator’s Guide

Internet info:http://www.contex.com

Contex document no.: MAG/USM/001 (1.1)

Copyright Contex A/S, April 6, 2001

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of the publisher. Contex A/S reserves the right to
modify the information given in this publication without prior notice.

The Contex scanner products are covered by one or more of the
following patents: 5.117.295, 5.377.020, 5.502.578, 5.640.465,

5.642.207 other patents pending in the US and elsewhere.

I

Preface

The MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner provides a complete
solution for scanning drawings, maps and pictures for use with Color
reproduction, Color Copying, CAD, GIS, DTP and Archival programs.

This guide explains how to operate and maintain your Wide Format
Color Scanner. It assumes basic knowledge of your computer and
operating system and does not repeat material from their
documentation.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• PC or supported workstation.

• The SCSI interface kit matching your workstation.

• Scanner Maintenance Kit that came with your scanner.

• JETimage or WIDEimage software for activating and controlling

your scanner.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS

The "OPERATIONS GUIDE" which came with your computer.

The "JETimage or WIDEimage USER's GUIDE".

The "README.TXT" file on the distribution diskettes. Use your text
editor to look for latest news and updates.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1-1

2. System Overview 2-1

2.1 Software 2-4

3. Operating Modes 3-1

3.1 RGB mode 3-1

3.2 Indexed color mode 3-1

3.3 Feature extraction (classified) color mode 3-1

3.4 Graytone mode 3-2

3.5 B/W modes 3-2

3.6 B/W Copy Modes 3-2

3.7 2D-Sharpening, 2D-Softening and 2D-Blur 3-3

3.8 Resolution in all modes 3-3

4. Operator Panel and Indicators 4-1

4.1 Paper Feed/Forward Key & Ready indicator 4-1

4.2 Paper Reverse Key 4-1

4.3 Power On Indicator 4-2

4.4 Wait Indicator (Warm Up) 4-2

4.5 Diagnostic Indicator. 4-2

5. Original’s Insertion Slot 5-1

5.1 Rulers 5-1

5.2 Scanning Thick Media 5-3

5.3 Removing the Original Pressure Platen 5-6

6. Installation 6-1

6.1 Set up the scan station 6-1

6.2 Smart Card 6-1

6.3 Install Maintenance software and Drivers 6-1

6.4 Connection through the SCSI interface 6-2

6.4.1 Step 1: Install the SCSI host adapter board 6-3

6.4.2 Step 2: Install the SCSI driver software 6-3

6.4.3 Step 3: Connect the scanner to the PC 6-3

6.4.4 Step 4: Set the scanner DIL-switches 6-4

6.5 Installation Verification 6-8

6.6 Preliminary Maintenance 6-9

7. Maintenance 7-1

7.1 Cleaning the Scan Area 7-1

7.2 Camera Alignment 7-4

7.3 Calibrate the Scanner 7-7

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7.4

Camera Out of Light Error 7-8

8. Appendix A: MAGNUM specifications 8-1

9. Appendix B: Regulations 9-1

9.1 FCC Regulations 9-1

9.2 EC Regulations 9-2

10. Appendix C: Program License Agreement 10-1

11. Appendix D: Important Safety Instructions 11-1

12. Appendix E: Index 12-2

IV

Introduction 1-1

1. Introduction

The Contex MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanners are cost effective
solutions for large format, high volume color scanning. This guide
applies to the following models:

• FSC8050 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner, scans originals
up to 50” Scan Width, and up to 800dpi resolution. Includes
hardware supported ADL+ and 2D-Sharpen and Soften filters

• FSC6050 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner, scans originals
up to 50” Scan Width, and up to 800dpi resolution. Includes
hardware supported 2D-Sharpen and Soften filters

• FSC3050 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner, scans originals
up to 50” Scan Width, and up to 600dpi resolution.

The MAGNUM’s 50-inch super wide imaging area handles large color
posters, maps, photos and drawings and is compatible with wide inkjet
printers.
The MAGNUM can take originals of up to 0.6-inch (15mm) thick such
as foamboards, gatorboards etc. These scanners meet your entire
wide format scanning needs in photo-realistic colors, high quality
grayscale and crisp, clear black-and-white.

The MAGNUM Color Scanner together with a large format ink-jet
printer forms the perfect large format digital copier. Embedded on-the­fly color feature extraction provides fast and easy classification and
reduction of scanned colors to match those containing information in
the scanned original.

The built-in dedicated Color feature extraction hardware and high­speed Digital Image Processing (DIP) performs image enhancement
in real time. The unique built-in Area Diffusion Logic (ADL+) on with
the FSC8050 scans and prints even the most demanding B/W and
graytone documents with all shades of gray intact at high speeds.

The MAGNUM Color Scanners are designed to work with many types
of scanning applications including Reproduction (Large Format Color
Copying), CAD (Computer Aided Design), Mapping/GIS (Geographic
Information Systems), DTP (Desk Top Publishing) and Archival.

The ultrafast industry standard SCSI I/F and WIDEimage or JETimage
software gives you full control over all of the scanner’s special scan
modes and features. The WIDEimage and JETimage software is

1-2 Introduction

available in WINDOWS-98, WIDOWS-2000, WINDOWS-NT editions
for PC workstations.
The Wide Format MAGNUM Color Scanners are produced by Contex,
the leading manufacturer of large format scanners, with many
thousands of installations worldwide.

Figure 1-1 MAGNUM Color Scanner

System Overview 2-1

2. System Overview

The MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanners incorporate four 5350
RGB-triplet pixels, tri-linear color CCD cameras (21.400 RGB-triplets),
and have color balanced stabilized fluorescent lighting and individual
adaptive light compensation on each pixel. The three MAGNUM
models include the following features:

• FSC8050 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner, up to 800 dpi
scan resolution at all original sizes in 24 bit RGB, color feature
extracted or indexed, graytone and raster modes.
Digital Image Processing includes: 2D-Sharpening and softening,
Color Feature Extraction, 2D-Adaptive Thresholding and ADL
copying with grayshades.
Scanning Speeds:
200dpi: 2.5”/sec., 300dpi:1.7”/sec. and 400dpi:1.3”/sec.

• FSC6050 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner, up to 800 dpi
scan resolution at all original sizes in 24 bit RGB, color feature
extracted or indexed, graytone and raster modes.
Digital Image Processing includes: 2D-Sharpening and softening,
Color Feature Extraction, 2D-Adaptive Thresholding.
Scanning Speeds:
200dpi: 1.7”/sec., 300dpi: 1.3”/sec. and 400dpi: 1.0”/sec.

• FSC3050 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner, up to 600 dpi
scan resolution at all original sizes in 24 bit RGB, color feature
extracted or indexed, graytone and raster modes.
Digital Image Processing includes: Color Feature Extraction, 2D­Adaptive Thresholding.
Scanning Speeds:
200dpi: 1.3”/sec.and 300dpi: 1.0”/sec. and 400dpi: 0.8”/sec.

All three MAGNUM models support:

• Connection to up to two computers simultaneously via dual
ultrafast SCSI Interfaces, allows attachment to both a color copy
system and a scan-to-file system without moving cables.

• Scanning area sized from A5 up to larger than landscape A0/E-
Size, 50” wide (1270mm). Media width: 6” to 51.5” (152 to 1310
mm). Media length not limited.

2-2 System Overview

• Media thickness up to 0.6 inch (15mm), supports originals
mounted on cardboard, foamboard, gatorboard etc.

• Color is captured at 36 bits for maximum color precision, passing
the best 24 bits of color data to the computer to enhance color
fidelity and capture of subtle color changes.

• Variable resolution settings in one dpi increments for perfect
matching your scan to your current applications and original
image.

• Individual tone adjustment for each color channel (RGB) by its
three loadable color tone tables (gamma), and independent user
controllable lack point correction.

• Color and Monochrome 2D-sharpening and softening filters
provide enhancement of fine details and reduction in moire
effects when scanning halftone originals.

• Color calibration to international standards with the ANSI-IT-8
color reference card delivered with the scanner, thus improving
long term stability of scanner color balance, linearity and
chromaticity.

• The MAGNUM canners fully support Color Management Systems
(CMS) by the international standard ICC profile (International
Color Consortium: Kodak, Agfa, Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, etc.)

• Color feature extraction by built-in real-time hardware, without
additional scanning time overhead. Extracts features from
drawings and maps, enhances clarity and quality of duplicated,
faded or printed (color dithered) documents and improves details
in complex maps or drawings.

System Overview 2-3

• The MAGNUM color scanners are also fully functional
monochrome scanners providing clean, crisp scans from even
poor quality drawings, blueprints, etc. Image processing and
enhancement options include: 2D-Adaptive Thresholding, Photo
mode, histogram analysis, on-line threshold variation, on-line de­skewing and de-speckling for high quality raster scans. The
FSC8050 also supports monochrome copying maintaining
shades of gray, with its advanced "Area Diffusion Logic (ADL)".

• Scanning modes: 16 million colors (24-bit RGB), 8-bit and 4-bit
indexed color, 8-bit and 4-bit feature extracted color, 8-bit
graytone, B/W raster: fixed, 2D-Adaptive threshold and
black/white dithered photo mode. FSC8050 in addition has Area
Diffusion Logic (ADL+) graytone mode.

File Formats:
(more than 50 selectable) including
Color Formats: TIFF, JPEG,
PCX, BMP, RAS, RTL

MAGNUM COLOR SCANNER

PC or WORKSTATION

WIDEimage

Scanning /Image Enhancement
Color Feature Extraction
Conversion, De-speckling,
De-skewing, Rotation & Alignment
Viewing and Zooming

INKJET

PRINTER/ PLOTTER

Large format full color
output/copying to ink-jet
plotter supported by

JETimage or third party

software RIPs

Figure 2-1 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner System Overview

2-4 System Overview

2.1 Software

WIDEimage

The WIDEimage scanning software offers optimal support for your
scanner. This efficient tool is designed specifically for your scanner
and gives you access to all the scanner’s built-in features.

The program produces a multitude of industry standard color, graytone
and B/W output image file formats compatible with CAD, GIS, Raster­Editor, Raster-to-Vector, Digitize, Overlay, Color reproduction and
copying, RIP, and Archiving programs for Editing, Storing, Conversion
and Print/Plot of scanned drawings, maps, etc., to be used with
Graphics art, Reprographics, CAD, GIS, DTP and Color Copying
systems.

WIDEimage supports electronic Rotation and Alignment, as well as
Converting, Viewing, Zooming and Printing of scanned originals.

With WIDEimage’s Feature Extraction tools you can automatically
generate and edit color look-up tables for downloading into the
scanner's built-in feature extraction engine. The intuitive user interface
includes Color Wheel and Color Histogram views, tools for merging
marked or similar colors, Explode Color, removing marked similar or
minor colors, Insert Color, and Import Colors.

JETimage

This copy program is built to satisfy the needs of scanning and copy
professionals and designed on the basis of their experiences and
specific daily problems. It enables users to make large format copies
in vivid colors, quality enhanced graytones and crisp black and white.
JETimage copy software is available in two editions: JETimage
BASE and JETimage PRO.

The application is designed to interface your Contex Scanner with a
wide range of popular printers for large format copying. JETimage is
a powerful, professional tool enabling easy production of vivid high

System Overview 2-5

quality color corrected copies and also exploits the scanner’s
monchrome enhancement features for demanding black and white
copy assignments. JETimage can come with both touch-screen and
conventional mouse-keyboard interfacing. The PRO edition enables
Copy-to-File and Print-From-File features, accounting, Paneling and
Nesting.

WIDEcapture for Photoshop

Wide Format Scanning Software for Macintosh and Windows as a
Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop. WIDEcapture is a compact application
designed to interface your scanner with advanced graphics software
on an Apple Macintosh or Windows-based platform. The application is
developed for usage with Adobe Photoshop – a leading image
software application among graphics professionals. The software is
designed as a plug-in, meaning it is a full software program that
extends the functionality of the Adobe Photoshop program by enabling
access to Wide Format Scanning. You install the program into Adobe
Photoshop’s plug-in folder and just select the application through
Photoshop’s File menu. WIDEcapture imports images from the
scanner into the Photoshop image editor. You can then use
Photoshop’s wide range of image manipulation options, just as if you
had opened an image file from your hard disk.

WIDEcapture for AutoCAD

Wide Format Scanning Software for direct scanning into AutoCAD
2000 on Windows platforms. WIDEcapture for AutoCAD is a compact
application designed to interface your Wide Format Scanner with the
advanced CAD software AutoCAD 2000. When you install this plug-in
software, a new menu item called "Scanned Raster Image" is entered
in the Insert Menu on your AutoCAD interface. Selecting this item
activates a Wide Format Scanning interface that contains all the
features known from the WIDEimage Scan Screen, including the split
preview screen and special tool buttons.

Operating Modes 3-1

3. Operating Modes

The MAGNUM Color Scanners work in six basic operating modes:

• 24 bit RGB color mode

• 8-bit indexed color mode

• 8-bit feature extraction color mode

• Graytone mode (256 graytones)

• B/W modes (bitmapped, 2-level and 2D-adaptive)

• B/W Copy modes with Dual 2D-Adaptive processing.

3.1 RGB mode

Full 24-bit true color mode for 16.8 million colors.

3.2 Indexed color mode

An effective method for scanning documents that display a limited
range of colors, is to map true colors to a selected color palette. The
palette is automatically generated by an adaptive color optimizing pre­scan of the original.

The scanner on-board color transformation to a 16- or 256-color
palette greatly reduces the data volume, increases scan speed and
minimizes disk storage requirements by only requiring 4-bit or 8-bit per
color pixel (compared with 24-bit in true color mode).

3.3 Feature extraction (classified) color mode

Real-time color classification mode sorts the observed color features
in the document into a set of color categories by on-board mapping
through a classified color LUT (Look Up Table). The classified color
LUT is generated by the user through the tools in WIDEimage and
then downloaded into the scanner. The user only has to create the
LUT once for a whole class of documents.

The scanner on-board color mapping through a 256 classified color
LUT greatly enhances clarity and quality of duplicated, faded or printed
(color dithered) documents. It improves details in complex maps or
drawings, increases scanning speed, and minimizes disk storage
requirements.

3-2 Operating Modes

3.4 Graytone mode

In Graytone mode, the actual graylevel of each pixel is scanned; 256
levels are recognized, corresponding to 1 byte (8 bits) per pixel. This
results in graytone files that are 8 times larger than uncompressed
files scanned in Line mode at the same resolution; for example, an E­Size drawing scanned in graytone mode at 300 dpi has a file size of
150 MByte, compared with typical 0.4 -1.0 MByte for a compressed file
in Line mode.

3.5 B/W modes

In this mode, the MAGNUM Color Scanner outputs each scanned pixel
as a single bit, either black (1) or white (0), depending on whether its
gray level is below or above the threshold.

Both fixed level and 2D-Adaptive thresholding are supported.

3.6 B/W Copy Modes

The copy modes incorporate Dual 2D-Adaptive processing with
different combinations of ADL+ Error Diffusion Halftoning, 2D­Background suppression, 2D-Auto edge enhancement and 2D­Adaptive thresholding. The copy modes are ideal scanning wide
format documents that are intended for re-printing. The ADL+ Error
Diffusion Halftoning supports visibility of graytones in printed output by
adding toned shades of gray in regions between black and white. The
copy modes are described in the table below:

Copy Mode Image Processing Usage

B/W Copy
Normal

ADL+ Error diffusion halftoning
2D-Auto edge enhancement
2D-Adaptive background
suppression

Halftone copy to print of all
normal originals

B/W Copy
Adaptive

ADL+ Error diffusion halftoning
2D-Adaptive thresholding
2D-Adaptive background
suppression

Halftone copy to print of Sepia,
Blueprint and other originals
with heavily distorted
foregrounds and backgrounds
where the shades making up
the image “noise” are close to
the shades making up the
image’s data and hard to
differentiate.

B/W Copy
Photo

ADL+ Error diffusion halftoning Halftone copy to print of

continuos shades of gray such
as in photos.

Operating Modes 3-3

3.7 2D-Sharpening, 2D-Softening and 2D-Blur

Through the WIDEimage and JETimage applications, you can
manually set and control sharpening, softening and blurring filters,
giving you rich possibilities for combining effects to obtain perfect
enhancement results.

For example, you may have an image with details (such as text or
lines) you wish to sharpen. But if the image also contains large
concentrated areas of colors or graytones, sharpening will make
unwanted noise to appear in the scanned image. By using the sharpen
filter together with the blur filter, you can obtain the desired sharpened
edges without creating the unwanted noise. Both filters can be set at
different levels for ultimate control of effects.

The B/W Copy Normal scanning mode incorporates 2D-Auto edge
enhancement, with automatic, on-the-fly sharpening of your image.

3.8 Resolution in all modes

The distance ( both horizontal and vertical ) between each pixel at
resolutions representatively* used is:

200 dpi 0.1270 mm
300 dpi 0.0846 mm
400 dpi 0.0635 mm
600 dpi 0.0423 mm
800 dpi 0.0317 mm

MAGNUM Color Scanner resolution is setable in 1 dpi increments
from 50 to max. scanner resolution (800 or 600 dpi).
The resolution in dpi is always set from the WIDEimage or JETimage
interface.

3-4 Operating Modes

The following table shows the number of pixels (RGB triplets) per line
resulting from various combinations of resolution and scan-width on
the side-aligned ruler. In the table, “su” stands for scan units found on
your ruler.

Resolution/
Scan Width

600 dpi 400 dpi 300 dpi 200 dpi

11.8 su (50.0”)

30,000 20,000 15,000 10,000

8.0 su (34.0”)

20,352 13,568 10,176 6,784

6.0 su (25.4”)

15,240 10,160 7,620 5,088

4.0 su (17.0)

10,176 6,784 5,088 3,392

3.0 su (12.7”)

7,620 5,080 3,810 2,544

2.0 su (8.5”)

5,088 3,392 2,544 1,696

Operator Panel and Indicators 4-1

4. Operator Panel and Indicators

The MAGNUM Color Scanner Operator Panel layout shown overleaf is
divided into two keys and four indicators. The two operating keys are
positioned at the bottom: The Paper Reverse key (C), and the Paper
Feed/Forward key (A) with a Ready indicator (B) attached. There are
three indicators at the top: Power on (D), Wait (E), and Diagnostic (F).
The function of the keys and indicators are as follows:

4.1 Paper Feed/Forward Key & Ready indicator

• Insert the drawing face down into the scanner’s Insertion Slot, the
green Ready indicator (B) turns ON when the drawing is correctly
positioned.

• Now press the Feed Forward key (A), and the drawing moves into
the start-of-scan position (if auto-load is selected in WIDEimage
loading will take place automatically).

• The Ready indicator stays ON, signifying that the scanner is ready
to be controled from the computer.

• During scanning the Ready indicator will blink.

• At end of scanning the Ready indicator will stop blinking and again

turn ON signifying that scanning can be repeated from the
computer, or else terminated by pressing the Paper Feed/Forward
key to eject the drawing from the scanner.

• Pressing the Paper Feed/Forward key during scanning, stops the
scanning process and feeds the original as long as the key is
pressed.

4.2 Paper Reverse Key

The Reverse key stops the current scanning process and reverses the
original while the key is pressed.

C

A B

4-2 Operator Panel and Indicators

4.3 Power On Indicator

Lights when the scanner is ON and is receiving power.

4.4 Wait Indicator (Warm Up)

Lights when the scanner power is turned on, and stays on during the
internal diagnostic and stabilization phase. Keyboard input is
prevented during this time.

The Wait Indicator Flashes if auto-adjustment of the scanner's light
profile, stitching etc., has been suspended for about two hours. This
may happen when operating the scanner in "Extended Thickness"
mode over an longer period of time. In these cases, the Original
Pressure Platen should be returned to the NORMAL position for a
short while to trigger the scanner’s auto-adjustment routine.

4.5 Diagnostic Indicator.

Flashes if an error is detected by the built-in diagnostic. Simultaneous
flashing by both the "Diagnostic" and the "Wait (Warmup)" indicators
may mean that the scanning area needs cleaning.
See Chapter the "Maintenance" for instructions on cleaning the
scanning area.

D

D

F

E

Operator Panel and Indicators 4-3

C

A

D

E

F

B

Figure 4-1 Operator Panel

Original’s Insertion Slot 5-1

5. Original’s Insertion Slot

5.1 Rulers

The Original’s insertion slot shown below is marked with a
measurement ruler on top. The ruler can be slid out and flipped over to
select/change your preferred measurement units – inches or
millimeters. Measurements are also given in scanner units. The top
ruler corresponds to right side aligned original feeding.

Below the ruler are marked common original sizes for guidance with
optional centered feeding.

Insertion alignment of originals, right side aligned or centered, is
operator selectable from the WIDEimage scanning software. Center
feeding is often preferable as the original is positioned symmetrically
on the feed rollers during scanning. The Scan-width, measured in
inches, mm or scanner units is likewise set from WIDEimage.
.

Figure 5-1 Original Insertion Slot and Rulers

5-2 Original’s Insertion Slot

The following table shows some of the most common drawing
standard widths and the corresponding scan-width settings in inches,
mm and scanner units:

Scan
Units

Original Drawing Standard Width

Inch/mm

Minimum media size of scanner 6.0"/152mm

1.4 Minimum Scan Width (A5) 6.0"/152mm

2.0

A-Size (letter) and approx. A4 8.5"/216mm

2.6 B-Size (11") 11.0"/280mm

2.8 A3 (297mm) 11.9"/302mm

3.0

Approx. A3 and approx. B-Size 12.7"/323mm

3.9 A2 (420mm) 16.5"/420mm

4.0

C-Size and approx. A2 17.0"/430mm

5.2 D-Size (22") 22.0"/560mm

5.5 A1 (594mm) 23.3"/592mm

6.0

Approx. A1 and approx D-Size 25.4"/646mm

7.8 A0 Portrait (841 mm) 33.1"/840mm

8.0

E-Size and approx. A0 34.0"/862mm

11.2 E-Size Landscape 44.0”/1118mm

11.0

A0 Landscape (2A0) 46.8”/1189mm

11.8 Maximum ScanWidth of scanner 50.0"/1270mm

Maximum Media size of scanner 51.5"/1310mm

*The originals width can be measured, with the original inserted into
the scanner, using the ruler printed on top of the Original Insertion Slot
on the MAGNUM Color Scanner. Then, you just enter your
measurement in the width setting box in WIDEimage’s scanning setup
dialogs.

Original’s Insertion Slot 5-3

5.2 Scanning Thick Media

Scanning needs are not always limited to convenient paper thin media.
Many industries, such as reprographics and GIS, will find the need to
digitize or copy images printed or pasted on thicker media such as
cardboard, foamboards, gatorboards etc. To support such needs the
MAGNUM color scanner allows you to easily change the insertion slot
space on your scanner from 0 to 15 mm (0 to .6”) in steps to fit to the
thickness of the original, thus adding an extra dimension to scanning
possibilities.

To change the insertion slot space, open the Original Insertion Slot
cover and slide the media thickness adjustments found at each side to
the same setting.

The media thickness can be set in the following steps (corresponding
to the indications on the right and left adjustment sliders):

Step Maximum Thickness

0 (Normal Position) 2mm (0.08”)
1 4mm (0.16”)
2 6mm (0.24”)
3 8mm (0.32”)
4 10mm (039”)
5 12mm (0.47”)
6 14mm (0.55”)
7 15mm (0.60”)

5-4 Original’s Insertion Slot

Figure 5-1 Media Thickness Settings

The normal position (Step 0: 2mm/0.08”) is detected by a sensor in the
scanner. Auto-adjustment of the scanner’s light profile, stitching etc.
only takes place in this position. With extended media thickness
positions, the last performed auto-adjustment is stored and utilized.
This means that you should from time to time return to the normal
position, and especially when turning the scanner on, to allow it to
auto-adjust.
The normal position also gives the highest scanning speed. In the
extended media thickness positions, scanning speed is automatically
reduced. Heavy cardboard, foamboard etc. require lower scanning
speeds to omit start/stops caused by the media’s low flexibility.

Thick stiff originals will rest on top of the scanner rollers and thus raise
a small distance over the glass plate, which can lead to changes in the
stitching of images at points between the cameras (overlapping or
missing pixels). The stitching parameters can be modified in the
WIDEimage Scanner Setup dialog. The modified stitching setup is only
active in the extended media thickness positions (not in the normal
position, where the standard stitching setting is used).
To modify the stitching insert a thick original in the scanner, scan with
WIDEimage and check the result in the viewer for overlapping or
missing pixels in the camera transition areas. Then adjust the value in

Original’s Insertion Slot 5-5

the WIDEimage Scanner Setup dialog. Repeat scanning and
adjustment until the effect is minimized.
The modified stitching parameters will automatically be selected when
in one of the extended media positions.

Scanning of thick originals can be distorted when the front edge meets
the exit rollers or the trailing edge leaves the entry rollers. To omit this,
the leading and trailing edges are by default skipped when in one of
the extended media thickness positions.
Leading/trailing edge skipping can be turned off through the
WIDEimage Scanner Setup dialog.

To facilitate scanning of thick originals in the extended media
thickness positions it is important to insert the original center aligned
and to help support the original during scanning. This should be done
both at the entrance side and the exit side of the scanner.

5-6 Original’s Insertion Slot

5.3 Removing the Original Pressure Platen

To remove the original pressure platen fixture when cleaning the
scanning area, press down the platen fixture while sliding the left and
right sliders towards the middle of the scanner until the metal safety
buttons on each side of the scanner pop up. This allows you to fully
disengage the platen from the scanner and lift it out.
To reinsert the original pressure platen, reverse the above procedure.

Figure 5-2 Slider in the exit position

Installation 6-1

6. Installation

6.1 Set up the scan station

Your Wide Format Scanner should be placed either on a sturdy table
or the specially designed stand-alone floor stand. The specially
designed floor-stand is required for mounting the optional Copy Kit (PC
and Screen holders).
Make sure there is enough space behind the scanner to allow the
media to run out. Thick stiff media requires space that is at least as
large as the media length.
Slots or openings in the cabinet at the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation. This ensures reliable operation of the product and protects
it from overheating. These openings must never be blocked or
covered by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar soft
surface. Your scanner should never be placed near or over a radiator
or heat register. You should not place the scanner in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

6.2 Smart Card

Check that the scanner Smart Card is correctly installed (contact side
downwards) and corresponds to your scanner model. You will find the
Smart Card in the small drawer labeled “PUSH” behind the scanner
front streamer (remove the streamer to access the drawer).
The scanner will only function correctly when a Smart Card is inserted.
Notice that the SCSI DIP switch controls are in the Smart Card drawer.
Setting the DIP switch controls is described under the sections for
SCSI installation.

6.3 Install Maintenance software and Drivers

You are now ready to install the setup controls and maintenance
utilities for your scanner. Insert the Maintenance CD and click the
relevant installation option(s). Follow the instructions on your screen.
Be sure to refer to the separate driver documentation and READ-ME
files for last minute updates/instructions on installation of drivers.

6-2 Installation

6.4 Connection through the SCSI interface

SCSI stands for Small Computer System Interface and is pronounced
"skuzzy". It's a standard for connecting peripherals to your computer
via a standard hardware interface, which uses standard SCSI
commands. SCSI is an advanced interface that offers a level of
performance, expandability and compatibility unmatched by other
current PC interfaces.

In order to put together a PC with a SCSI interface for your scanner
you'll need:

• A SCSI host adapter board (also called a SCSI controller)

• SCSI driver software

• A SCSI cable

The interface kit contains all you need to get your SCSI interface up
and running. A SCSI cable is supplied with your scanner. The interface
kit contains detailed documentation for installing the SCSI host
adapter board and the SCSI driver.

Note: If your PC already has a built in SCSI board you might be able
to use that instead. However for best performance, we strongly
recommend that you use the board and driver delivered with the
Contex Interface Kit.

Regulatory Notice: This product has been tested to comply with the
EMC Standards EN55022 and FCC, Part 15.
To maintain compliance, only use shielded SCSI interface cables.

How to set up the SCSI interface

Setting up the SCSI Interface requires the following steps. Each step is
described in detail in the following sections:

1. Install the SCSI host adapter board into an empty slot in PC.

2. Install the SCSI driver software that came with the Interface
kit.

3. Connect the scanner to PC.

4. Set scanner DIL switches if the default settings require
changing.

5. Set scanner DIL switch 4 termination properties.

Installation 6-3

6.4.1 Step 1: Install the SCSI host adapter board

1. Set the PC-system unit power-switch to OFF.

2. Set any external device power switches to OFF (such as printers,
displays etc.).

3. Unplug the PC-system unit and all other devices from the wall
outlet.

4. Remove the cover of your computer to expose the expansion
slots.

5. Align and insert the SCSI host adapter board into an empty slot.

6. Use the expansion slot panel screw to secure the host adapter to
the computer frame.

6.4.2 Step 2: Install the SCSI driver software

SCSI driver installation will be dependent on your windows operating
system.

Follow the instructions for your operating system described in the
driver documentation that came with your interface kit.

6.4.3 Step 3: Connect the scanner to the PC

1. Be sure to disconnect the power cable from the scanner. If power
runs through the scanner at this point it may damage your SCSI
host adapter.

2. The SCSI connectors are accessed from the back of the scanner
and found underneath the left side (when facing the back). There
are two SCSI scan connectors SCAN SCSI 0-A and SCAN SCSI
0-B. The COPY-SCSI connector (1) is only used when a separate
Copy-PC configuration is attached simultaneously with the Scan­to-File-PC (SCAN-SCSI).

3. Connect the SCSI cable that came with your scanner to one of the
two SCSI connectors (0-A or 0-B). The extra connector is for only
for daisy-chaining another device to the system.

4. After the SCSI cable has been inserted in the connector the power
cable can be inserted into the scanner and plugged in.

6-4 Installation

6.4.4 Step 4: Set the scanner DIL-switches

The DIL-switches are used for setting up of the scanner’s SCSI
connection ports, and for selection of the scanner test mode and the
scanner forced boot start up mode.

The DIL-switches are set from the factory to default settings that apply
to most common configurations so usually you will not have to change
them. Best scanning performance is obtained with only one device on
the SCSI bus. However, if your configuration requires more than one
device on the bus, you may need to change the DIL-switch settings.

The factory default DIL-switch settings and the DIL-stitch Value table
are shown on the following page. Use the table and the following
instructions for each switch to determine your DIL-switch settings if
you need to change them.

Before proceeding with setting the switches you must turn the
scanner power off. Removing and inserting the Smart Card (see

below) while power is on can damage the scanner.

Installation 6-5

You will find the DIL-switches in the small Smart Card drawer labeled
“PUSH” behind the scanner front streamer. To access the switches
remove the streamer, push the drawer inwards and release so it pops
open and remove the Smart Card.

Important: Remember to reinsert the Smart Card when finished
setting the DIL-switches and before turning power on.

1

2

3

4

5

8

7

ONOFF

6

SCSI Device Address

SCAN-SCSI (0-A & 0-B)Termination

SCAN-SCSI (0-A & 0-B) No Synchr. Transfer

COPY-SCSI (1) No Synchr. Transfer

Force Boot Start up

SCSI Device Address

SCSI Device Address

Test Mode

SCSI-DIL switch, Factory Default Setup:

Figure 6-1 Access the DIL-switches

6-6 Installation

Device number setup – switch 1,2,3

Make sure the power to the computer and the scanner are OFF when
setting the SCSI device number, as the switch settings are only read
from the scanner DIL-switch during the scanner’s power up.
You can set up the SCSI device no. for the scanner to any unused
SCSI device no. The combination of the three SCSI Device Address
switches determines the scanners device no. To set the SCSI device
no. to the one required, you simply set the switches 1, 2 and 3 to the
combination of ON/OFF values specified in the table below. The
scanner is set as SCSI Device no. 2 from the factory.

SCSI device no / Switch combination:

1 2 3

SCSI device no. 0 ON ON ON

SCSI device no. 1 OFF ON ON

*SCSI device no. 2 ON OFF ON

SCSI device no. 3 OFF OFF ON

SCSI device no. 4 ON ON OFF

SCSI device no. 5 OFF ON OFF

SCSI device no. 6 ON OFF OFF

SCSI device no. 7 OFF OFF OFF

* Factory Default

SCSI built-in active termination – switch 4

Your scanner has a built-in active SCSI termination that works better
than a passive terminator at the device’s high transfer rates.

The built-in active termination for the SCAN-SCSI bus is enabled by
setting switch 4 on the SCSI switch to ON and disabled by setting it to
OFF. The COPY-SCSI bus has only one connector and will therefore
always have active termination on.

If the scanner is the last device on the SCSI bus, make sure the built­in active SCSI termination is turned on. If the scanner is not the last
device make sure switch 4 is turned off. (see following illustrations).

Important: Never set switch 4 to ON and use a terminator block at the
same time.

Installation 6-7

The following 3 scenarios show how to terminate the SCSI bus
correctly:

A. The Scanner is the only external device on the SCSI bus

Host Computer

SCSI SCANNER

Switch 4 must be ON

B. The Scanner is the last device on the SCSI bus

SCANNER

Switch 4 must be ON

Host Computer

SCSI

CD-ROM

SCSI

C. The Scanner is not the last device on the SCSI bus

SCANNER

Switch 4 must be OFF

Host Computer

SCSI

CD-ROM

SCSI

Must be

terminated

Note: If the scanner is connected to an existing SCSI controller in the
PC that is used together with an internal SCSI device (f.ex. a hard
disk), make sure that the on-board SCSI termination is removed
before attaching the scanner. Please refer to the documentation for
the internal device for instruction.

6-8 Installation

Troubleshooting and Test Controls – switches 5, 6, 7 and 8

Switch 5. SCAN-SCSI (SCSI connectors 0A & 0B) - No synchronous

transfer: Disables SCAN-SCSI synchronous transfer mode (reverts to
asynchronous transfer). Only use this mode for testing as it slows
down the scanner.

Switch 6. COPY-SCSI (SCSI connector 1) - No synchronous transfer:
Disables COPY-SCSI synchronous transfer mode (reverts to
asynchronous transfer). Only use this mode for testing as it slows
down the scanner.

Switch 7. Force boot start up: If a malfunction occurred during an
update of the scanner firmware, this switch forces the scanner into
firmware boot mode, enabling you to download the firmware again.

Switch 8. Continuous test mode: The continuous test mode is only
used for maintenance and the scanner is inaccessible.

Important: For normal scanning, make sure that none of the
troubleshooting and test control switches are on.

6.5 Installation Verification

Turn on the power to the computer and the scanner.

If you have not yet done so, install the Scanner Maintenance Software
and copy/scanning applications: JETimage, WIDEimage or
WIDEcapture on your PC. Follow the installation instructions supplied
with each item.

Start up the maintenance software (Start – Programs – Scanner
Maintenance). The program will detect your scanner if it is installed
correctly and display an introduction to the maintenance wizard.
Otherwise, a message will inform you that your scanner could not be
detected. If this is the case turn off power to all connected devices and
reboot the system.

You can also verify correct setup and configuration through JETimage
or WIDEimage. These programs will detect your scanner and display
the model ID in the Scanner Setup dialogs. Insert a doument and

Installation 6-9

perform a simple scan by hitting the Scan button (WIDEimage) or
Copy button (Jetimage).

6.6 Preliminary Maintenance

Once you have setup your scanner and verified your installation, it is
important that you run your first maintenance session before working
with the scanner.
Shipping and transportation of your scanner from the factory may have
affected the camera positions and it would be a good idea to align the
cameras and then color calibrate.
Follow the instructions described under the chapter on Maintenance in
this Operators Guide.

Maintenance 7-1

7. Maintenance

Regular scanner maintenance is a sure way to minimize costly
downtime. The three routine maintenance procedures cleaning,
camera alignment and calibration will improve image quality and
reduce your service costs.
The three functions are closely entwined and they should all be
performed in a maintenance session, starting with cleaning the scan
area and ending with calibration. The reason for this is simple. If you
clean the glass or adjust the cameras then you will have changed
conditions in the scanning area and will need to calibrate in order to
readjust black, white and color interpretation. This works the other way
as well – scanner calibration must always be preceded by cleaning
and camera alignment to get reliable calibration results.

The tools for scanner maintenance, including the alignment and
calibration charts were supplied with your scanner. The Scanner
Maintenance CD-ROM that came with your scanner contains wizards
that will check your scanner and guide you through the steps for
perfect scanner camera alignment, stitching and calibration. Please
install the Scanner Maintenance program from the CD-ROM before
continuing with the steps below. It is a good idea to run through the
maintenance procedures when you setup your scanner for the first
time.

7.1 Cleaning the Scan Area

The glass plate and white platen.

0

Turn the scanner power off and disconnect
the power plug

1 Open the scanner cover. Place your fingers just inside the

insertion slot and flip the cover upwards to expose the scan area.

7-2 Maintenance

2 Remove the pressure platen. Press down on the platen as you

pull the left and right sliders towards the scanner’s center until the
metal safety buttons on each side of the scanner, pop up. Use
the two handles to lift out the pressure platen as soon as you feel
the sliders disengage.

3 Gently wipe the glass plate. Clean the glass with a lint-free

cloth and a mild, streak-free, glass cleaner. Dry the glass
completely using a separate clean, dry lint-free cloth like the one
provided with the maintenance kit.
Caution: do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene or fluids that
contain these chemicals. Do not spray liquids directly onto the
scanner glass plate or anywhere else in the scanner.

4 Clean the white platen. The white scanning area background

platen is on the backside of the pressure platen you removed in
step 3. Wipe the white metal area and the white nylon rollers with
a lint-free cloth and a mild, streak-free, glass cleaner. Apply the
cleaner to the cloth and then wipe the platen’s smooth metal and
the nylon roller’s surface. Dry the platen and rollers completely
using a separate clean, dry lint-free cloth like the one provided
with the maintenance kit.
Caution: do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene or fluids that
contain these chemicals.

Maintenance 7-3

5 Replace the pressure platen. Lift the pressure platen into its

original position. Press down on the metal safety buttons to let
the two sliders move back and lock the platen into place. Close
the scanner cover.

6 Keep out dust and reduce maintenance time. Cover your

scanner with the plastic dust cover when not in use.
Caution: Make sure the scanner power is OFF when using the
scanner dust cover.

7-4 Maintenance

7.2 Camera Alignment

Height alignment and stitching

Camera alignment tools: Adjustment Chart, 3C-Kit Screwdriver,
Scanner Maintenance Software

0 The Scanner should be warm. Make sure that the scanner has

been turned on for at least one hour prior to camera alignment.
Slight light intensity changes and camera shifting can occur just
after turning the scanner on and the warm-up time will ensure that
light conditions and camera heights have stabilized.

1 Remove the front streamer. The camera alignment holes are

behind the front streamer. Lift the end and pull the streamer out
along its slot.

2 Locate the adjustment holes. The scanner’s cameras are

labeled, from the scanner’s right edge, with letters A, B, C etc. The
B camera is fixed and serves as the reference point for aligning
the other cameras. You align a camera by turning its adjustment
screw through the hole in front of the camera as described below
in steps 3 to 7.

Maintenance 7-5

3 Start the Scanner Maintenance Utility. Select Programs >

Scanner Maintenance to start the Maintenance Wizard. The
wizard will guide you through Camera Alignment, Stitching and
Calibration. Click the Next button in the welcoming dialog to
proceed with Camera Alignment.

4 Insert the Maintenance Sheet. The sheet’s printed side must be

inserted face down. Align the midpoint arrow with the scanner’s
midpoint arrow and feed the chart into the scanner.

5 Load the alignment status for Camera A. The scanner will

immediately start scanning the chart and display the alignment
status for the first camera - Camera A. The Alignment status can
be judged by the evenness of the horizontal line. The scanner will
automatically continue loading fresh views of the alignment status
until you are finished. You can click with your mouse on an area in
the view to zoom in on the alignment line if necessary. Use the
Toggle Zoom button to change between zoom levels.

7-6 Maintenance

6 Use the arrow indicators to adjust the camera. The wizard

shows you how to adjust the current camera. The arrow on the left
shows you which direction to turn the screw with your screwdriver.
Red arrows indicate that you are far from your target and can
make large turns of the screw. Green arrows indicate that you are
close and should make very delicate turns for fine adjustment.
Turn the screw as indicated and continuously check your screen
as fresh views of the alignment status are loaded. Make sure you
let the wizard update the screen between each turn of the screw.
The camera is aligned when the arrow turns to a green
checkmark.

7 Move on to the next camera. Select Next in the wizard and

repeat the step above to align the cameras. The Wizard will take
you through each of the scanner’s cameras until they are aligned.
Note: Camera B is static, used as a reference for the other
cameras and will be bypassed by the wizard.

8 Stitching. The wizard immediately starts the stitching process

when you click Next after aligning the last camera. The process is
fully automatic and you do not have to do anything but wait for it to
finish after which you have the option to check the results for each
camera.

9 Replace the front streamer.

After performing Camera Alignment and Stitching, leave the

Maintenance Sheet in the scanner. It will be used for Camera
Calibration in the next step

Maintenance 7-7

7.3 Calibrate the Scanner

Basic and color calibration
Calibration tools: Basic Calibration Sheet, IT8 Color Calibration Sheet,
and Maintenance Software

Clean the scanning area and align the camera. Before
you calibrate, make sure that you have gone through the first two
C’s of maintenance – Cleaning the scan area and Camera
Alignment. An unclean scanning area or unadjusted cameras will
give you imprecise calibration results. The steps described here
require that you have installed the Maintenance software that
came with your scanner.

0 Scanner should be warm. Make sure that the scanner has been

turned on for at least one hour prior to calibrating.
Slight light intensity changes and camera shifting can occur just
after turning the scanner on and the warm-up time will ensure that
light conditions and camera heights have stabilized.

1

2 Start calibration in the scanner maintenance wizard. Normally

you will enter the steps for calibration directly from Camera
Alignment/Stitching through the Scanner Maintenance Wizard. If
you have just aligned the cameras, then leave the Maintenance
Sheet as it is in the scanner and press Next. However, if you have
terminated the program before calibrating, start the Scanner
Maintenance utility, insert the Maintenance Sheet and select the
Skip to Calibration option.

7-8 Maintenance

3 Calibration

Press the wizard’s Next button to start the Basic Calibration
process. Color Calibration follows immediately after. The wizard
will inform you when Calibration is complete and instruct you to
remove the Maintenance Sheet.

4 Wrapping up. Calibration completes the maintenance process.

Remove the Maintenance Sheet from the scanner. Return the
sheet its protective cover and then place it the storage folder.
Store the folder in a dry place and out of direct light.

7.4 Camera Out of Light Error

The camera out of light error is shown by simultaneous blinking of both
the "Diagnostic" and "Warm Up (Wait)" indicators. The camera out of
light error occurs when one of the CCD cameras moves out of range
and it does not receive enough light to function optimally. This could
happen while making camera adjustments or during transportation of
the scanner.
The Wait (Warm Up) indicator will show which camera is out of light by
the how many flashes per period it makes. The camera is indicated by
the following with A as the leftmost camera and D the rightmost:

Camera A: 1 flash per period.
Camera B: 2 flashes per period.

Maintenance 7-9

Camera C: 3 flashes per period.
Camera D: 4 flashes per period.

Before proceeding with the CCD camera height adjustment, do the
following for the camera out of light:

1. Turn the height adjustment screw eight turns clockwise.

2. Turn the scanner power off, and then on. If the error still shows,
turn the height adjustment screw sixteen turns counterclockwise.

3. Turn the scanner power off, and then on. If the error still shows
call maintenance to adjust the camera.

Note: Camera-B is not user adjustable.
After clearing the "Camera out of light error", you have to perform the
CCD Camera Height Adjustment as described previously and then
calibrate.

A: Specifications 8-1

8. Appendix A: MAGNUM specifications

MAGNUM X050 Models 3050 6050 8050

Maximum Resolution (dpi):

600 800 800

Variable resolution setting:

from 50 dpi in one dpi increments

X X X

Scan Speed: 400dpi Turbo, 24 bit RGB scans

1.3 “/s 1.7”/s 2.5”/s

Digital Image Processing:

Dual 2D-Adaptive enhancement processing.
ADL+ error diffusion halftoning.
2D - Sharpening and Softening.
2D - Blur filter
Color Feature Extraction
2D - Adaptive Thresholding.

HW = Image processing feature embedded in the scanner’s hardware
SW = Image processing feature emulated in WIDEimage/JETimage

SW
SW
SW
HW
HW
HW

SW
SW
HW
HW
HW
HW

HW
HW
HW
HW
HW
HW

Scan Modes:

24-bit color
8 bit Feature Extraction/indexed color
8-bit graytone with 256 gray levels.
Copy modes with ADL+ Error Diffusion halftoning.
1-bit Black & White line mode

X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X

Color Adjustment:
3x3 matrix multiplier

Independent RGB tone curves (Gamma)
Independent black-and-white point setting

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

Sensors:

Qudruple tri-linear color CCDs

21.400 pixels (RGB triplets)
36 bits of color data capture.

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

Media and Scan Width:

Media Width: 6.0 to 51.5" (1310mm.)
Scan Width: 50 Inches (1270 mm.)
Media Thickness: Up to 0.6” (15mm.)

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

Dimensions: 61.4” wide x 7.3”high x 18.3”deep
(1560 x 185 x 465 mm.)

X X X

Weight: 65 kg

X X X

Interface: Dual Ultrafast SCSI

X X X

Light Source: Color matched fluorescent lamps

X X X

Optics: Torsion stabilized for portability.

X X X

Power: 110/220/240V, 60/50 cs, 180W

X X X

Scanner Maintenance Kit

Maintenance Software, Maintenance Sheet, Instructions

X

X

X

Optional Interface Kit – WIDEimage Software, SCSI
Interface Card

X X X

Optional Copy Kit: JETimage BASE copy software
Mount for touchscreen and PC

X
X

X
X

X
X

Optional Floor Stand with Document Basket

X X X

B: Regulations 9-1

9. Appendix B: Regulations

9.1 FCC Regulations

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.

9-2 B: Regulations

9.2 EC Regulations

B: Regulations 9-3

Supplementary Information

Warning
This is a class A product. I a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures.

C: License 10-1

10. Appendix C: Program License Agreement

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before opening the
diskette package. Opening the diskette package indicates your acceptance of the terms
and conditions. If you do not agree with them you should promptly return the package
unopened, and your money will be refunded.
Contex provides this program and licenses its use. You assume responsibility for the
selection of the program to achieve your intended results, and for the installation, use
and results obtained from the program.

License:

1. You may use the program on a single machine.

2. You may modify the program and/or merge it into another program for your use on
the single machine.

3. You may copy the program into any machine readable or printed form for backup
or modification purposes in support of your use of the program on the single
machine.

4. You may not use, copy, modify or transfer the program, or any copy, modification
or merged portion, in whole or in part, to another party, except as expressly
provided for in this license. If you do so you terminate your license.

Term:

The license is effective until terminated. You may terminate it at any time by
de¬stroying the program together with all copies. The license will also terminate upon
conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement or if you fail to comply with any term or
condition of the Agreement. You agree upon such termination to destroy the program
together with all copies, modifications and merged portions in any form.

Limited Warranty:

This program is provided as is, without warranty of any kind, either stated or implied,
including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the program is
with you. Should the program or hardware provided with the program prove defec¬tive,
you (and not Contex or an authorized dealer) assume the entire cost of all necessary
servicing, repair or correction.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state. Contex does not warrant that the functions
or the operation of the program will be uninterrupted or error free.
However, Contex warrants the diskette on which the program is furnished to be free
from defects in materials and work¬manship under normal use for a period of one (1)
year from the date of delivery to you, as evidenced by a copy of your receipt.

Limitations of Remedies:

Contex's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be:
The replacement of any diskette not meeting the Contex "Limited Warranty" and which
is returned to Contex or an authorized Contex dealer with a copy of your receipt, or
If Contex or the dealer is unable to deliver a replacement diskette which is free of
defects in materials or workmanship, you may terminate this Agreement by returning
the program and your money will be refunded.

10-2 C: License

In no event will Contex be liable to you for any damages including any lost profits, lost
savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability
to use such program, even if Contex or an authorized Contex dealer has been advised
of the possiblity of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states do
not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

General:

You may not sublicense, assign or transfer the license of the program except as
expressly provided in this Agreement. Any attempt otherwise to sublicense, assign or
transfer any of the rights, duties or obligations hereunder is void.
This Agreement will be governed by the laws of Denmark. Should you have any
questions concerning this Agreement, you may contact Contex.
You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it, and agree to be
bound by its terms and conditions. You further agree that it is the complete and
exclusive statement of the agreement, oral or written and any other communications
between us relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.

CONTEX

D: Safety 11-1

11. Appendix D: Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions and save instructions for later use.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner.

A. Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface, stand, cart or
table. Serious damage can be caused if the unit falls.

B. Turn off all power to the unit before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

C. The scanner should be operated from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
available, consult your dealer or local power company.

D. The scanner is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug. This
plug will fit only into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature. If the plug does not fit the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat or ignore the purpose of
the grounding-type plug.

E. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate the
scanner where persons will walk on the cord.

F. If an extension cord is used with the scanner, make sure that the
total of the ampere ratings of the products plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed the extension card ampere rating. Also, make
sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not
exceed 15 amperes.

G. Slots or openings in the cabinet at the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation. This ensures reliable operation of the product and
protects it from overheating. These openings must never be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked. Avoid placing the
unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar soft surface as this may block
the openings. This product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

H. Never push objects of any kind into the scanner through cabinet
slots since they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Avoid any
possibility of spilling liquid of any kind on the scanner.

11-2 D: Safety

I. Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself. Opening or removing

those covers requiring tools may expose you to dangerous voltage
points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to
authorized service personnel.

J. Unplug the scanner from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
authorized service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled into the scanner.

• If the scanner has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the scanner does not operate normally when operating

instructions are followed then adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions in this manual. Improper
adjustment of controls other than those mentioned in this manual
may result in permanent damage and will at best require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore this product to
its normal operation.

• If the scanner has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.

• If the scanner exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service.

12-2 E: Index

12. Appendix E: Index

Aerosol cleaners.................... 11-1

Camera out of Light error ...... 7-10

Device number ........................ 6-4

Diagnostic Indicator................. 4-3

EC Regulations .......................9-2

FCC Regulations ..................... 9-1

Format ..................................... 9-2

Grounding-type power outlet . 11-1

Installation ............................... 6-1

Installation verification............. 6-3

Liquid cleaners ...................... 11-1

Operating Modes..................... 3-1

Operator Panel ........................ 4-1

Paper Feed/Forward Key ........ 4-1

Paper Reverse Key ................. 4-1

Power On indicator.................. 4-1

Power source ........................11-1

Program License Agreement. 10-1

Ready indicator ....................... 4-1

Ruler........................................ 5-1

Safety .................................... 11-1

Scanner DIL-switch ................. 6-4

SCSI .... 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 6-7

SCSI Termination .................... 6-7

Smart Card .......................6-1, 6-4

Wait Indicator (Warm up) ........ 4-3