Polaroid 45I User Manual

Installation Quickstart
SprintScan 45i
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpack the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Position the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect the Scanner to
the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect the Scanner to
Loading the Film Carriers. . . . . . . . . . . 10
Inserting the Carrier into
the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Preview-Scan an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Enhance and Final-Scan
the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Remove the Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing a SCSI Host Adapter. . . . . . . 17
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Radio and Television Interference . . . . 18
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System Requirements

Macintosh Systems
A Power Macintosh family computer or compatible, with a PowerPC processor and 32 megabytes (MB) of RAM.
Apple system software version 7.6 or later.
ColorSync color management software version 2.5 or later (required for color profile embedding).
A video adapter and monitor capable of displaying 24-bit color (16.7 million colors) is recommended for optimal dis­play of scanned pictures. (PolaColor Insight software runs on systems with adapters and monitors with less color capa­bility, but pictures displayed on the monitor may not be satisfactory.)
The free disk space requirements for the scratch disk are:
2–4 MB of free disk space for the preview image data
An additional amount of free disk space equal to twice
the final image file size for the uncorrected image
You must have this free disk space available for temporary image processing. Once you have saved the final scanned image, you regain this disk space.
PC Systems
An IBM PC or compatible, with at least a 66-MHz Pentium class processor and 24 megabytes (MB) of RAM. (RAM equal to or greater than the typical image file size is recommended).
Available hard drive space of 3 MB plus twice the size of the typical image file you expect to save.
Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT (version 4 or later) operating system.
An ASPI-compliant SCSI adapter with the appropriate Windows 95 or Windows NT drivers.
A video adapter and monitor capable of displaying 24-bit color (16.7 million colors) is recommended for optimal dis­play of scanned pictures. (PolaColor Insight software runs on systems with adapters and monitors with less color capa­bility, but pictures displayed on the monitor may not be satisfactory.)

1 Unpack the Box

Make sure you have all the following components. Contact your dealer if any is missing or damaged.
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b
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SCSI cable (25-pin to 50-pin)
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Film carrier for 4x5 film
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Adapter for 120 film, 2¼ x 2¼ in.
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Adapter for single 35mm slide
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Adapter for 120 film, 2¼ x 2¾ in.
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Four-slide film carrier
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35mm slide spacer (not shown)
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Two magnets for 120 film (not shown)
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The PolaColor Insight Software CD (not shown) containing:
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PolaColor Insight software for Windows 95, 98, and NT
PolaColor Insight software for Power MAC and Power
PC systems and an Adobe Photoshop plug-in
Online user’s guide
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Scanner
a
Power cable
b
This manual
c
Pass-through terminator
d
Warning :
Nothing inside the scanner is user serviceable. Do not disassemble the scanner. Doing so could result in severe electri­cal shock and damage to the scanner. This action may also void
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your warranty. Contact Polaroid Technical Support or your dealer if the scanner is malfunctioning. (To contact Polaroid from within the U.S.A., call 1-800-432-5355. Outside the U.S.A., see Getting assistance in the online user’s guide or visit www.polaroid.com on the World Wide Web.)
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2 Position the Scanner

Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface, free of vibration. Leave at least 2 inches (50mm) of space around all sides and the top of the scanner for adequate ventilation, and leave room at the back to reach the power switch on the rear panel.
As with any highly sensitive optical equipment, vibra-
Caution:
tions or bumping the scanner during use may result in picture defects. Locate the unit where it will not be disturbed during use.

3 Install the Software

Turn the computer on.
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Close any applications that may be running.
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Insert the Polaroid PolaColor Insight CD into the drive.
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Power Mac or Power PC Windows 95, 98 or NT
Select Polaroid
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PolaColor Insight Installer.
Follow the instruc-
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tions on the screen.
If you want to install
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the Photoshop plug-in, double-click the Plug In Installer in the PolaColor Insight folder and follow the instructions on the screen.
Remove the CD from the drive.
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Wait for the install
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program to start.
If it does not, select
Run from the Start menu. Click Browse and select SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM. Click OK.
Follow the instruc-
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tions on the screen.
4 Connect the Scanner to
the Computer
The SprintScan 45i requires a SCSI host adapter in your com­puter. If your computer does not have an adapter, you must install one (see page 17). If your computer is a PC-compatible with a SCSI adapter, but the adapter is connected to a hard drive or CD-ROM drive, installing a second adapter is recommended.
Set the scanner SCSI address
Each device connected to a SCSI host adapter must have a unique address from 0-6. To assure a unique address for the scanner, determine the addresses of any other SCSI devices.
Power Mac or Power PC Windows 95, 98 or NT
Run the Apple System
1
Profiler program, usually on the Apple menu. If not, it may be available from www.apple.com/ swupdates.
Click Devices and
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Volumes to view the SCSI device addresses.
Make sure the scanner is turned off and set the address switch (b) to a value not used by any other device.
Look at the address switch on each SCSI device con­nected to your system. If necessary, see the instruc­tions provided with the devices.
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Air intake
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SCSI address switch
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Power switch
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The address is preset to 4. Do not change it unless another
Note:
b
e
Power connector
d
SCSI connectors (25, 50)
e
device is using 4. Other addresses typically available are 2, 5, and 6.
Connect the SCSI cables
Place the scanner at the end of the SCSI chain or between the computer and other SCSI devices as shown in the following diagrams. Use the sh‘ortest possible cables.
Turn the computer, scanner and all other SCSI devices off
Note:
before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Do not connect the scanner to the parallel connector on your computer. Doing so could damage the scanner or computer.
25 pins 50
pins
Computer
Terminator
Scanner
25 pins
Computer
50 pins
Other SCSI device
(unterminated)
25 pins
50 pins
25 pins
25 pins
50 pins
50 pins
Terminator
Scanner
You may need additional cables or adapters to connect the scan­ner. Your cable must have a 50-pin Centronics M or DB-25 M connector at one end for attachment to the scanner, and the cable should be as short as possible. To determine the connector you need for attachment to your SCSI adapter, refer to instructions with the adapter.
Terminate the scanner and all other SCSI devices as shown in the appropriate diagram in the previous section. The last device in the SCSI chain must be terminated (or termination on), while all other devices must be unterminated (or termination off).
Termination instructions for your other SCSI devices are provided with the devices.
Computer
Scanner
Other SCSI device
(terminated)
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5 Connect the Scanner to
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AC Power and Turn On
Connect the power cord as shown.
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Turn on the scanner by pressing the power switch.
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a
b
Check the lights. The green light indicates power on. The
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yellow light blinks while the scanner initializes, remaining steady when the scanner is ready. (The green light also blinks while scanning.)
Turn on the computer.
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d
Air intake
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SCSI address switch
b
Power switch
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Power connector
d
SCSI connectors (25, 50)
e
Wait for the system to install the scanner driver and display
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the normal desktop.
6 Loading the Film Carriers
The Four-Slide Film Carrier
With the text facing up and the hinge at the top, open the
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carrier flat as shown.
Place up to four mounted 35mm slides in the spaces pro-
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vided. Be sure the slide mounts fit properly in the recessed areas. The images should be right-side up and right-reading as you do so. The emulsion side will face down.
Close the carrier carefully.
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The 4x5 Carrier (for 4x5 film)
To unlock the carrier, squeeze the two halves of the carrier
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together at the bottom edge (near the locking knob) with one hand while turning the locking knob in either direction, until the slot in the knob points to UNLOCK.
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Open the carrier flat. Insert a 4x5 chrome or negative so that the left edge is against the positioning pins. Position the film so the image is right-reading and right-side up (emulsion­side down).
The emulsion side is the dull side.
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Pins
Close the carrier. Squeeze the carrier at the bottom edge and
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turn the knob to lock it.
The 120 Film Adapters (for 2¼ x 2¼ and 2¼ x 2¾ in. film)
Open the 4x5 carrier as described previously.
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Locate the appropriate adapter for your image. One is
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designed for 2¼ x 2¾ in. images, and one is for 2¼ x 2¼ in. square images.
The frame of film must be cut from the film strip in
Note:
order to be scanned.
Orient the adapter so that the words THIS SIDE UP (on the
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adapter) face up, and the notches are at the left edge. Place the unmounted film over the opening, within the raised ridges of the adapter. Position the film so the image is right­reading and right-side up.
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Secure the film with the two magnets provided, on the top
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and bottom edges. Be sure the magnets are also within the raised ridges.
Place the adapter in the 4x5 carrier, sliding the notches into
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the pins on the left edge. The film and magnets should be face up, as shown.
Close the carrier. Squeeze the carrier at the bottom edge and
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turn the knob to lock it.
LOCK
UNLOCK
The Single-35mm Carrier
Open the 4x5 carrier as described previously.
1
Locate the single-35mm adapter.
2
You can use a negative, or a mounted or unmounted
Note:
slide.
Orient the adapter so the metal tabs face up, and the notches
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are at the left edge. Slide the film into the channel, under the two metal tabs. Position the film so the image is right­reading and right-side up.
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If the film is unmounted or the mount is thin, use the slide
4
spacer provided. Position the slide spacer underneath the slide. The film should fit snugly into the adapter. (The spacer also ensures that the image will be at the correct distance from the scanning mechanism.)
Place the adapter in the 4x5 carrier, sliding the notches into
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the pins on the left edge. The slide and tabs should be facing up.
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Close the carrier. Squeeze the carrier at the bottom edge and
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turn the knob to lock it.
LOCK
UNLOCK
7 Inserting the Carrier into the
Scanner
Open the carrier access door.
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Insert the carrier gently and firmly into the carrier slot as
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shown, until you feel it stop.
Close the carrier access door. The scanner will not scan if the
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door is open.
Do not open the carrier access door while a scan is in
Note:
process; the scan will be interrupted. The scan will resume when the door is closed, but the quality of the scan may be reduced. Scan again with the door closed for best scanning quality.
Initiate the scan from your software. The software will
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prompt you when the scan is finished.
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8 Preview-Scan an Image

Load the film or slide into the film carrier (as described
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previously).
Insert the carrier into the scanner (as described previously).
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Start the PolaColor Insight program:
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Power Mac or Power PC Windows 95, 98 or NT
Double-click PolaColor Insight.
To start the Photoshop plug-in within another application, select Import from the application’s File menu and select PolaColor Insight.
Select the type of slide or negative you are scanning from the
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Input list on the Preview panel.
Select Programs from
1
the Start menu.
Point to Polaroid Pola-
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Color Insight, then select PolaColor Insight.
Select your monitor type from the Display list.
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Type or select the number of the carrier frame you want to
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scan in the Frame Number box.
Click Preview.
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The image appears on the Preview panel.
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9 Enhance and Final-Scan the

10 Remove the Carrier

Image
Follow the online user’s guide instructions to enhance the image and perform a final scan.
To view the online PolaColor Insight User’s Guide:
Power Mac or Power PC Windows 95, 98 or NT
Double-click PolaColor
1
Insight, launching the PolaColor Insight program.
Select PolaColor Insight
2
Help from the Help menu.
Select Programs from
1
the Windows Start menu.
Point to Polaroid Pola-
2
Color Insight and select User's Guide.
When the scan is complete, open the door and remove the
1
carrier. Remove the film and store it properly to protect it from dust and fingerprints.
Close the carrier access door. The door should be kept closed
2
at all times to protect the mechanism from dust.
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Installing a SCSI Host Adapter

The SprintScan 45i connects to a SCSI host adapter in your com­puter. Most Macintosh computers have a SCSI adapter built in, but most IBM PC compatible computers do not.
If you must install a SCSI adapter, turn the computer off and fol­low instructions provided by the adapter manufacturer. (The procedure usually includes software installation. If your PC uses the Windows NT operating system, log in as an administrator before installation.)

Limited Warranty

Polaroid Corporation warrants the SprintScan 45i scanner against defects in manufacture or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. To verify the warranty period, you should keep the invoice, sales receipt, or other proof of the purchase date.
Should this product or any component or accessory included with it, with the exception of software, prove to be defective at any time during the warranty period, Polaroid Corporation will, at its discretion, either replace or repair this item, without charge.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, incor­rect installation, unauthorized modification, and misuse or abuse. A charge will be made for repair of such damage.
This warranty excludes all consequential damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of conse­quential damages, so the foregoing exclusion may not apply to you.

Radio and Television Interference

FCC Notice (U.S.A.)
Note:
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 instructions, 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/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.
A shielded interface cable with a ferrite core installed on the
Note:
scanner connector end must be used with this equipment.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Product: The Polaroid SprintScan 45i Scanner
Marketed by: Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02139 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-800-432-5355
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two considerations: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
© 1999 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge,
“Polaroid”, “SprintScan”, and “PolaColor” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation. owners.
PW–21323Q–0
All other product names may be trademarks of their respective
MA 02139, U.S.A.
All rights reserved.
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