Polaroid SprintScan 45 User Manual
Table of contents
Quick Scanning Guide iii
1 Introduction
System requirements 1-3
Technical Support 1-4
Registration card 1-4
Unpacking 1-5
2 Setup and use
The scanner and accessories 2-1
Positioning the scanner 2-3
SCSI guidelines 2-3
SCSI ID numbers 2-5
Installing a SCSI adapter in a PC 2-6
Connecting the scanner to your computer 2-6
Diagrams of various SCSI configurations 2-8
Turning on the scanner 2-9
Using the film carriers 2-10
Inserting the carrier into the scanner 2-14
Removing the carrier 2-14
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3 Care and maintenance
Maintenance 3-1
Troubleshooting 3-2
Limited One Year Equipment Warranty 3-3
Service 3-3
Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 3-4
Radio and television interference 3-6
Appendix A: Specifications A-1
Index I-1
© Copyright 1996 Polaroid Corporation
All rights reserved.
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2-6 1 Install a SCSI host adapter card in your computer
2-5 2 Change the SCSI ID number of the scanner, if necessary. The
2-6 3 With all equipment turned off, connect the scanner to your
2-9 4 Plug the power cable into the scanner and into a grounded
Quick Scanning Guide
Use this guide as a quick reference for scanning. For details,
see the pages indicated.
(PC-compatibles only).
factory setting is 5.
computer using the SCSI cable provided. If the scanner is the
last device in the chain, use a terminator at the scanner.
power outlet.
2-9 5 Turn on the scanner, then your computer.
–– 6 Install the software according to the software manual.
2-10–2-13 7 To scan an image, place the transparency or negative in one of
the carriers, using an adapter for formats smaller than 4x5
inches.
2-14 8 Lift the carrier access door and insert the loaded carrier into
the front slot.
–– 9 Initiate the scan from the software (see the software manual).
When the scan is complete, pull out the carrier. Remove the
original transparency or negative, and store it properly.
Quick Scanning Guide iii
1 I n t ro d u c t i o n
The Polaroid SprintScan 45 multi-format film scanner allows
you to capture and convert film images into electronic files
that you can edit and incorporate into your documents and
presentations. The scanner can be connected to a Macintosh
computer, or an IBM-compatible computer with a SCSI host
adapter installed (see page 2-6).
For Macintosh users, the SprintScan 45 is shipped with a software plug-in that allows you to acquire images in any Adobe
PhotoShop plug-in compliant application, then edit and print
them from within the application. For users of the Windows
operating system, the SprintScan 45 is shipped with a Microsoft Windows 95-compliant 16-bit driver. For information on
installing and using the software, see the software manual.
The scanner can accommodate 4x5, 2 1/4 x 2 1/4, 2 1/4 x 2 3/4,
and 35mm film formats. In the 35mm format size, up to four
images can be scanned at once. The unit can operate at voltages from 100V to 240V.
The SprintScan 45 scanner captures images at 12 bits per
color channel and converts that image data into 24-bit color
images with over 16 million colors. It features multiple scanning modes, error-detection and self-diagnostic capability.
1-1
Scanning modes
The digitized images can contain up to 4000 dpi (dots per
inch) of image information. Color is achieved with a tri-color
CCD in combination with a cold cathode fluorescent light
source. Two modes are available:
• 8-bit mode: Each dot can be represented by an 8-bit RGB
code per color, resulting in 256 levels of gray, or 16.7 million
colors. The original is scanned at 12-bits per channel, and the
results are optimized to 8-bits per channel to produce a 24-bit
RGB image.
• 12-bit mode: Each dot can be represented by a 12-bit code
per color, resulting in 4096 levels of gray or 68.7 billion RGB
colors.
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System re q u i re m e n t s
Macintosh systems •A Macintosh Quadra or PowerPC computer.
•System 7.1 or higher is required; System 7.5 is recommended.
•16MB of RAM is required; 32MB or more of RAM is recommended.
•An 8-bit (or better) color monitor is required; a 24-bit color
monitor is recommended.
•At least 20MB of free hard disk space is required; a 2GB hard
disk is recommended.
•A removable storage device is recommended.
PC systems •Microsoft Windows 3.1 (DOS 5.0) or higher, or Windows 95
operating systems.
•A PC with a 386SX, 25MHz or better microprocessor is
required; an Intel Pentium microprocessor is recommended.
•16MB of RAM is required; 32MB or more of RAM is recommended.
•An 8-bit color monitor is required; a 24-bit color monitor is
recommended.
•At least 20MB of free disk space is required; a 2GB hard disk
is recommended.
•A removable storage device is recommended.
•An ASPI-compliant SCSI-2 interface board (not included)
Introduction 1-3
Technical Support
Hardware support If you need additional help with your Polaroid SprintScan 45
scanner, call us toll-free from within the continental United
States at 1-800-432-5355, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to
8 p.m., Eastern Time. We offer a variety of Customer Support
Services; call us for details and applicable fees. You may also
write to Electronic Imaging Technical Support, Polaroid
Corporation, 565 Technology Square 3B, Cambridge, MA
02139. In Canada, call toll free at 1-800-268-6970. Outside
the U.S.A. and Canada, please consult the Polaroid office
nearest you (see pages 3-4–3-5).
Software support If you need additional help with your application software,
please contact the manufacturer of the software.
Registration card
Be sure to fill out and mail your registration card. As a registered owner, you’ll receive information about software
updates and about the availability of new scanning products
from Polaroid.
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U n p a c k i n g
The SprintScan 45 scanner is a precision instrument. Handle it
as carefully as you do your hard drive. Save the protective
packing materials and carton in case you need to move or ship
the scanner.
If you are missing any of the following components, contact
your dealer immediately.
a Scanner
b Power cable
c This manual
d Pass-through terminator
e SCSI cable (25-pin to 50-pin)
f Film carrier for 4x5 film
g Adapter for 120 film, 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.
h Adapter for single 35mm slide (spacer shown on page 2-2)
i Adapter for 120 film, 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.
j Four-slide film carrier
k Two magnets for 120 film (shown on page 2-2)
Introduction 1-5
2 Setup and use
The scanner and accessories
a Power/Ready indicator lights
b Film carrier slot
c Carrier access door
2-1
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