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Oce 3000 User Manual

Océ 3000
User Manual
Océ-Technologies B.V.
This manual contains a description of the Océ 3000 and the microfilm scanning that can be done with it. The introduction (chapter 1) contains a general description of the working methods for using the microfilm scanner and it is recommended that you read at least this chapter.
This manual reflects the following software: Océ 3000 Windows apllication software version 4.1
Overview of scannerparts on the covers
To assist you in finding parts of the scanner quickly, an illustration of the Océ 3000 microfilm scanner is presented on the inside back cover.
Safety information
This manual contains the following safety information:
■ Appendix B lists ‘Instructions for safe use’. You are advised to read this
information before you start to actually use the scanner. Technical safety information such as safety data sheets can also be found in appendix B.
■ Where applicable, cautions and warnings are used throughout this manual to
draw your attention to safety precautions to be taken.
Copyright
Océ-Technologies B.V. Venlo, The Netherlands © 1997 All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, copied, adapted, or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from Océ.
Code number 0101953 Edition 4.0
GB
Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
The Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner 8 General operation 9
Modes of working 10
Chapter 2
System installation
System requirements 12
Minimum PC requirements 12
Software installation 13
Preparing the PC for printing 13
Selecting a language 14 Start/ stop the scanning procedure 15
Chapter 3
Scanning
Loading cards 18 The Control window 19
The option bar 19 The selection buttons 20 The Control window 21
Scanning in Single mode 23
Cards with unknown Hollerith codes 23 Settings in the Control window 23
Scanning in Batch mode 25
Quality mode 25 Settings in the Control window 26
Scanning in Auto Feed mode 27
Cards without Hollerith punches 27 Settings in the Control window 27
Scanning in Hollerith Check mode 29
Settings in the Control window 29
The Run-Time Display window 30 Choosing a display mode 34
Full Image 34
Contents 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Enlarged 35 Dual 36 Zoom 37
The Viewing mode
Viewing image files 40 The view screen 41
Setting up the Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner
The scanner setup 44
Imaging 45 Drawing Size 47 General Hollerith information 53 Hollerith Control 56 Predefined File Name 67 Automatic Card Selection 69
The printer setup 71
Print sequence 72 RCF file 72 Settings in the Print Control window 73
Configuration 85
Chapter 6
File handling and administration
The file handling setup 88
Scan data path 88 Process queue path 88 File format 89 Data Type 89 Save Option 90
The Job Management Menu 91
Maximum File Size 91 Log File Usage 92 Log file and Reject File 92 Additional functions 93
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Chapter 7
Appendix A
Appendix B
Maintenance and troubleshooting
Card jams 96 Cleaning the drum 98
Technical specifications
Technical specifications 100 Error messages 101
Safety information
Instructions for safe use 106 Safety data sheets 108
Safety data sheet Océ 3000 109
Appendix C
Appendix D
Defining User Defined file format
User Defined file format 112
Header Definition file 112 Header Template file 114 Checking the user defined file format 115
Miscellaneous
Notation conventions 118 Reader’s comment sheet 119 Index 121
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Océ 3000
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This chapter contains a general description of the Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner.
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The Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner
The Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner is a table-top machine which is controlled by the Océ 3000 Windows application software running in the controlling PC.
The figures on the inside of the cover of this manual show the main external features of the scanner.
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General operation
A complete scanning and printing system comprises the Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner, the controlling PC with the Océ 3000 Windows application software and an Océ digital printer. The figure below shows an overview of the whole system.
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[1] Scanning, printing and filing
The cards to be scanned are placed in the input hopper of the scanner (1). You start the scanning in the Control window of the Océ 3000 Windows application software (2). The scanner then scans one card or a batch of cards (3). The images are displayed on the screen of the controlling PC as the cards are scanned. The controlling software provides a ‘zoom and pan’ facility to inspect the produced images carefully.
According to the control settings in the software (4), the Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner allows you to produce prints of the scanned images using a digital printer (5). You can also produce data files of the scanned images to store into an image data directory. You can store the data files in the controlling PC, or link the PC to a network, so that image data files can be sent to and stored in any node of the network (6). All necessary controls for the scanning process are available in menus in the controlling PC.
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The special V iewing mode allows you to display a scanned image data file that is stored in an image data directory . The ‘zoom and pan’ facility is available to check all details of the data file.
The configuration of the scanner and printer and the handling of files is controlled in various control menus.
The on-line help gives information on all aspects of the system operation.
Modes of working
The system may be operated in the following modes:
■ BATCH mode, which allows a batch of cards to be fed and scanned
automatically without your intervention.
■ SINGLE mode, which allows you to feed one card, inspect the image and if
necessary re-scan the card after settings are changed. Use this mode for difficult microfilms or for setting up the scanning parameters before automatic scanning of a series of cards in
■ AUTO FEED mode. After a single card is fed and scanned as in SINGLE mode,
the next card is automatically fed after pressing the Continue button. Use this mode for small numbers of cards that need special attention.
■ HOLLERITH CHECK mode, which allows you to display and edit the Hollerith
data on the scanned card.
BATCH mode.
The system provides four different output modes:
■ PRINT mode, which allows you to make one or more prints of the scanned
images on paper.
■ FILE mode, which allows you to store the image data files into a specified data
directory .
■ PRINT/FILE mode, which is a combination of the two modes above. One or
more paper copies and a data file are made.
■ VIEW mode, which allows you to simply check the images on the screen of
the controlling PC without making paper copies or storing data files.
For more detailed information on how to run a scanning session in the various modes see ‘Scanning’ on page 17.
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Chapter 2 System installation
Océ 3000
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This chapter informs you how to install the Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner and the Océ 3000 Windows application software.
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System requirements
This section describes the hardware and software requirements for running the Océ 3000 V4.1 Windows application software.
Minimum PC requirements
Windows NT environment The Océ 3000 System Controller must conform to
the following minimum specifications:
■ minimal 486 DX with 100MHz clock frequency
■ I/O Expansion Bus with one free PCI slot
■ I/O ISA Expansion Bus clock speed of 8MHz (maximum)
■ minimal 32MB RAM
■ 100 MB Hard Disk
■ colour SVGA Monitor and Controller (minimum Resolution 800 x 600)
■ display adaptor must be set to 256 colours
■ Windows NT 3.51 or Windows NT 4.0
■ CD ROM drive
■ a Windows mouse.
Windows 95 environment The Océ 3000 System Controller must conform to
the following minimum specifications:
■ minimal 486 DX2 with 50MHz clock frequency
■ I/O Expansion Bus with one free PCI slot
■ I/O ISA Expansion Bus clock speed of 8MHz (maximum)
■ minimal 32MB RAM
■ 100 MB Hard Disk
■ colour SVGA Monitor and Controller (minimum Resolution 800 x 600)
■ display adaptor must be set to 256 colours
■ Windows 95
■ CD ROM drive
■ a Windows mouse.
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Software installation
The Océ 3000 Window application software is contained on one CD ROM.
The setup program performs the installation process automatically and sets all configuration parameters to their required values.
Note: If you are using Windows NT, you must be logged in as
ADMINISTRATOR before starting the installation procedure.
▼ To install the Océ 3000 software:
Insert the Océ 3000 installation CD ROM in the disk drive of the PC.
1 2 Run ‘setup.exe’ from the CD ROM. 3 Now follow the instructions on the screen.
Preparing the PC for printing
▼ Preparing the PC for printing:
Open the Control Panel menu in Windows.
1 2 Select the Printers icon. 3 Add a Generic Printer (T ext only) and assign the appropriate address (local on
LPT1, 2, etc. or Network address).
4 Specify the printer name: ‘Centronics Printer’.
Note: This name is case sensitive, and the space is required.
5 Do not send a test page to the printer.
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Selecting a language
You can specify the language in which the Océ 3000 Windows software is displayed on your screen. You can choose English, French, German or Italian.
▼ To select a language:
Open the Control Panel menu in Windows.
1 2 Select Regional Settings. 3 Specify the desired language in the Language selection box.
Note: If you choose a language that is not supported, English will be
selected as default language.
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[2] Language selection
4 Click OK to go back to the Control Panel window. 5 Exit the Control Panel window.
You can now start the Océ 3000 Microfilm scanner Windows application.
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Start/ stop the scanning procedure
This section explains the procedure for start and stop the scanning, including switching on/off the scanner and the PC.
▼ To switch the scanner on:
Switch the ON/OFF switch on the rear of the Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner to
1
the ‘I’ (
ON) position (see figure 3 ).
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[3] The ON/OFF switch
▼ To start the window application:
Switch the controlling PC on.
1 2 Start Windows. 3 With Windows running, open the Océ 3000 Scanner Group. 4 Double click the Océ 3000 icon.
The system starts up and performs a self-test. When the calibrating procedure is finished (after about 30 seconds), the Control screen is displayed.
If the system is not to be used for several hours, switch the scanner system off.
▼ To stop the windows application:
1
Click System at the top of the screen.
2 Click Exit.
You may be asked if you want to save the current configuration.
3 Select the Shut Down option in Windows.
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4 When the PC is shut down, switch the ON/OFF switch on the rear of the scanner
to the ‘O’ (
OFF) position.
5 Switch off the controlling PC (if not already switched off automatically).
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Chapter 3 Scanning
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This chapter gives an overview of the various parts of the Control window. It also provides all necessary information to run a scanning session in Batch, Single, Auto Feed and Hollerith Check mode.
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Loading cards
A maximum of approximately 250 aperture cards can be loaded into the input hopper . A card press is placed on top of the batch of cards to assure a smooth throughput of cards. The cards are placed in the scanner as shown in the illustration below. Depending on the setting in the Configuration menu, you must load the cards face up or face down (see ‘Configuration’ on page 85).
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[4] Loading cards
▼ To load a batch of cards:
Place the first card of the batch in the input hopper, sliding it a bit forwards to
1
make sure the card is gliding under the card guide plate.
2 Place the rest of the cards on top. 3 Put the card press on top of the batch of cards.
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The Control window
When the Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner Windows application is activated, the Control window appears on the screen. The following figure displays the default Control window.
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[5] Default Control window
The different parts of this window are described in the following paragraphs.
The option bar
The option bar provides five pull down menus.
[6] The option bar
System This is a pull down menu which contains the exit route for terminating
a scanning session.
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Display This pull down menu selects one of the three possible display modes.
All display modes are available during the scanning process and during the viewing (browsing) after drawings have been scanned. The different display modes are described in detail in ‘Choosing a display mode’ on page 34.
Utilities This pull down menu provides the Configuration and Clean Drum
options. The Configuration option is described in ‘Configuration’ on page 85. Clean Drum is described in ‘Cleaning the drum’ on page 98.
View This is a pull down menu allows you to view a selected image data file.
The Viewing mode is described in chapter 4.
Help The Help option provides on-line context sensitive help on all aspects of
the system operation. Clicking the Help option during operation will display information concerning the process (this option is not available below version
3.1).
The selection buttons
There are four main selection buttons which are placed at the top of the Control window. Each of these opens a setup dialogue box.
[7] The selection buttons
Scanner setup Clicking the Scanner Setup button brings up the Scanner Setup
window . It provides all the setup tools related to the scanner . Y ou can find more information in ‘The scanner setup’ on page 44.
Printer setup Clicking the Printer Setup button brings up the Printer Setup
window . It provides all the setup tools related to the printers. Y ou can find more information in section ‘The printer setup’ on page 71.
File Handling Clicking the File Handling button brings up the File Setup
window. It allows setting up the details of the output files, file naming etc. More information is in ‘The file handling setup’ on page 88.
Job Management Clicking the Job Management button brings up the Job
Management window . It allows setting up the log file and file size limits for the job. More information is in ‘The Job Management Menu’ on page 91.
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The Control window
The Control window contains five entry boxes to set parameters for the scanning session and two control buttons for starting the job or clearing the scanner.
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[8] The control window
Running Mode The Running Mode entry box contains four radio buttons,
allowing you to choose from the various scanning modes: Batch, Auto Feed, Single and Hollerith check.
Quality Mode The Quality Mode entry box is only accessible in Batch running
mode. This mode allows you to automatically pause the scanner after a preset number of scanned cards, and to check the quality of the scanned images. You can set the frequency of the Quality Mode and three radio buttons allow you to choose from the various output settings: Screen, Printer or PC Printer.
Output Mode The Output Mode entry box provides four radio buttons to select
the output: Print, File, Print/File or View.
Input Size The Input Size entry box allows you to specify the size of the image
on the microfilm, or to select Hollerith sizing.
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Print Control The Print Control entry box allows you to specify the desired
settings for the selected printer output: the number of copies, the size of the output print, etc. The look of the Print Control entry box depends on the selected printer. You can find more information in ‘The printer setup’ on page 71.
Clear Use this button to clear cards which may be trapped in the scanner. Start This button starts the Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner process as selected
(batch or single).
If Hollerith Naming is off, depending of your choice File or Print/File, the following window appears before scanning starts:
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[9] Image file name
This window allows you to define the root of the name for the scanned image files, and the counter start number . In the example above, the first image file is ‘scan0001’, the second image file is scan0002’ and so on.
If Log File Usage is on, the following window appears before scanning starts:
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[10] Log file
This window allows you to set the name for the log file.
After defining log file and file naming, the scanning starts and the window changes to the Run-Time Display window.
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Scanning in Single mode
The Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner feeds, scans and displays one card and waits for your command to print, file, reject or rescan the image. After the image has been accepted, the card is ejected into the output hopper.
The image of each card is displayed on the run-time display window. The machine pauses and you can inspect the image. You can now change the scanning parameters and then rescan the card until you obtain a satisfactory image. When you are satisfied with the displayed image, you can accept the image and send it to the required output. If the output mode is set to print, file or print/file, the system automatically produces the desired output. In the V iew mode, no output is generated.
Cards with unknown Hollerith codes
In Single and Auto Feed mode, you can add a string of Hollerith data to cards without Hollerith punches or with unknown Hollerith codes. The special ‘Hollerith Add Mode’ in the Configuration menu is designed for this purpose (see ‘Configuration’ on page 85). When ‘Hollerith Add Mode’ is on, the software generates a string of Hollerith data for a card. This string of data is displayed on the Run-Time Display window , placed in the header of the image data file and stored in the LOG file, if activated.
Settings in the Control window
Before activating the scanning process, you set the scanning control in the Control window.
▼ To start a scanning session in Single mode:
Click the Single button in the Running Mode entry box.
1 2 Select the Input Size or select Hollerith Sizing. 3 In Configuration of the Utilities pull down menu, set Hollerith Add Mode on
or off as required.
4 Select the desired Output Mode. 5 If the output mode is set to Print or Print/File, set the Print Control settings as
required.
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6 Place the aperture card in the input hopper of the scanner. 7 Click the Start button to start the scanning. 8 If required, set the names for image files and log file (see figures 9 and 10 on
page 22).
The system switches to the Run-Time Display window (see figure 12 on page 30).
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Scanning in Batch mode
The Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner automatically feeds and scans a batch of cards placed in the input hopper of the scanner. After a card has been ejected into the output hopper, the scanner automatically feeds the next card.
The image of each card is displayed on the Run-Time Display window as the batch process proceeds. When the output mode is set to Print, File or Print/File, the system automatically produces paper copies and/or data files for each card scanned.
All the necessary controls and functions are provided in the Control window of the Océ 3000 Windows application software so that scanning can be performed automatically, requiring your intervention only for loading and unloading supplies of cards.
Quality mode
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[11] Quality mode
When using the Quality mode feature, scanning proceeds automatically for a predefined number of cards. This number is the ‘frequency’ of the Quality mode. If you set the frequency between 1 and 250 to, e.g., 10, the scanner automatically scans and generates outputs for 9 cards. A special output can be created for every tenth card, allowing you to check the quality of the images. The following output options are available for the Quality mode:
■ Screen: you can view every tenth card on the window.
■ Printer: you can make a print of every tenth card on the selected printer.
■ PC Printer: you can make a print of every tenth card on a local Windows
printer.
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Note: The Printer and PC Printer options are not available when the Output
mode is set to Print or Print/File. The PC Printer option is also not available when the PC printer is set as default printer.
Settings in the Control window
Before starting the scanner, you set the scanning controls in the Control window.
▼ To start a scanning session in Batch mode:
Click the Batch button in the Running Mode entry box.
1 2 Enter the frequency for the Quality mode. Select the desired output mode of
the Quality mode. If you do not want a quality check, take care the options buttons are empty (not black - not on).
3 Select the Input Size or select Hollerith sizing. 4 Choose the desired output mode in the Output Mode entry box. 5 If the output mode is Print or Print/File, set the Print Control settings as
required.
6 Place the batch of aperture cards in the input hopper of the scanner. 7 Click the Start button to start the scanning session. 8 If required, set the names for image files and log file (see figure 9 on page 22
and see figure 10 on page 22).
The system switches to the Run-Time Display window (see figure 12 on page 30).
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Scanning in Auto Feed mode
The Océ Microfilm Scanner feeds, scans and displays one card at a time and awaits your command to print, file, reject or rescan the card. After the image has been accepted, the card is ejected into the output hopper of the scanner. The system automatically feeds and scans the next card and displays the image on the screen.
The image of each card is displayed on the Run-Time Display window. The scanner pauses and you can inspect the image. You can now change the scanning parameters and then rescan the card until you obtain a satisfactory image. When you are satisfied with the displayed image, you can accept the image and send it to the required output. If the output mode is set to Print, File or Print/File, the system then automatically produces the desired output. In the View mode, no output is generated.
Cards without Hollerith punches
In Single and Auto Feed mode, you can add a string of Hollerith data to cards without Hollerith punches. The special ‘Hollerith Add Mode’ in Configuration of the Utilities pull down menu is designed for this purpose (see ‘Configuration’ on page 85). When ‘Hollerith Add Mode’ is on, the software generates a string of Hollerith data for a card. This string of data is displayed on the Run-Time Display window, placed in the header of the image data file and stored in the LOG file if activated.
Settings in the Control window
Before starting the scanner, you set the scanning controls in the Control window.
▼ To start a scanning session in Auto Feed mode:
Click the Auto Feed button in the Running Mode entry box.
1 2 Select the Input Size or select Hollerith Sizing. 3 In Configuration of the Utilities pull down menu, set Hollerith Add Mode on
or off as required.
4 Select the required Output Mode.
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5 If the output mode is set to Print or Print/File, set the Print Control settings as
required.
6 Place the aperture cards in the input hopper. 7 Click the Start button to start the scanning session. 8 If required, set the names for image files and log file (see figures 9 and 10 on
page 22).
The system switches to the Run-Time Display window (see figure 12 on page 30).
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Scanning in Hollerith Check mode
The Océ 3000 Microfilm Scanner feeds a card, scans the card and displays the Hollerith data in the Run-Time Display window . Errors in the Hollerith coding can be corrected with edit in the Run-Time Display window.
Note: This mode is not useful when the aperture cards are not punched.
Settings in the Control window
Before starting the scanner, you set the scanning controls in the Control window.
▼ To start a scanning session in Hollerith Check mode:
Click the Hollerith Check button in the Running Mode entry box.
1 2 Select the Hollerith in the Input Size entry box. 3 Select the required Output Mode. 4 If the output mode is set to Print or Print/File, set the Print Control settings as
required.
5 Place the aperture cards in the input hopper. 6 Click the Start button to start the scanning session. 7 If required, set the names for image files and log file (see figures 9 and 10 on
page 22).
The system switches to the Run-Time Display window (see figure 12 on page 30).
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The Run-Time Display window
The Run-Time Display window appears when you click on the Start button on the Control window. The display mode depends on the setting in the Display menu. The illustration below shows an example of a Run-Time Display window in Batch mode.
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[12] Run-Time Display window (Dual Mode)
While scanning is paused, the Scanner Setup window can be called to change the imaging parameters and the drawing size of the scan. In case a different display mode is preferred, you can choose full, enlarged or dual. T o change the display mode see section ‘Choosing a display mode’ on page 34.
The button bar at the bottom of the window allows you to control the scanning session.The layout of the button bar depends on the running mode and the output mode.The following buttons can appear:
■ File/Print/Print+File
■ Continue
■ Reject
■ Rescan
■ Accept
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