Reflecta PF-135 operation manual

PF 135

User‘s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENT
CONTENTS

Unpacking your Scanner 4

Installing Software 6

Installing Hardware 7

Sorting & Cleaning Film Strips 8

Loading Filmstrips 10

How to Scan 11

Configure Settings 12

Main User Interface 13

Scan Settings defined 14

Scan Settings - Scanning 15

Tips & Troubleshooting

Reference video links 16

Technical Support information 19

Table of Contents

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Unpacking your Scanner

Unpacking your Scanner

Check the package content before getting started. For Quick Installation please refer to Quick Installation Guide.
Important! Save the original box, receipt and packing material should they be needed for future shipping needs.

Package Contents

• Film Scanner / Film feeder

• Power Adapter 12V DC

• USB 2.0 Cable

• Quick Reference User Guide

Assembling the unit, once unpackaged, and all
the shipping tape is removed, insert the film feed
guide into the unit

Warning!
Using any other power adapter can severely damage the scanner and will VOID the product

warranty.

GENERAL GUIDANCE:

• Only use the supplied USB-Cable. Connect the computer to the scanner directly using the USB 2.0 cable.

• Do not use a Hub or extension cable. Only use the USB ports on the rear of desktop computers is supported

• If there are any other devices (multifunction device, printers, scanners, webcam) connected to the computer via

USB make sure they are powered off.

• A minimum of 4 GB RAM (Windows/Mac) and 30GB Hard drive space minimum is required. 6GB RAM or more
highly recommended.

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Operating Ambient Temperature Range

Note:

stored or transported outside of this range, allow it to return to within this range before
turning it on. Operating Ambient Humidity Range 15% to 76% relative humidity (non
condensing)
been stored or transported outside of this range, allow it to return to within this range
before turning it on. Operating Ambient Humidity Range 15% to 76% relative humidity
(non

Note

into a warm / humid environment condensation may occur.

Operating Temperature info

50º to 104ºF (10º to 40ºC)

Do not turn on the scanner unless it is within this range. If the scanner has been

: Do not turn on the scanner unless it is within this range. If the scanner has

-condensing)

: If the scanner is stored or to be transported in cold temperature and then brought

-

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Installing Software

Installing Software

Be sure to install the software application BEFORE connecting the scanner

Download the appropriate software from www.reflecta.de

Installing Software - PC users if you are unsure please verify if your system is 32 or 64 bit here:

Control Panel\System and Security\System

Download the software using the link provided above, selecting the correct version
a. Once downloaded you need to run the installer to install the software on your system

PC: Open the Downloads folder locate the installer file PF135_Windows…. Double click the installer to begin
Installing, you may encounter a warning Windows protected your PC Select “More info…” and choose Run Anyway

Mac: Open downloads locate the installer file PF135_Mac xxx.. New security protocols require these steps to
allow the software installation. Mac OS 10.7-10.12 - Hold down the "Control" key on the keyboard and click on the
software installer package, then click on "Open" then you will see an unidentified developer warning message select
"Open" to begin the installation process Mac OS 10.13 - Hold down the "Control" key on the keyboard and double
click on the software installer, then you will see an unidentified developer warning message, select "Open" to begin
the installation

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Installing Hardware

Installing Hardware

Installing the Hardware

a. Once the software has been successfully installed and the system rebooted, if required you are ready to

connect the scanner, Locate the power switch on the back of the device and make sure it is in the OFF
position (circle in) before connecting

b. Assemble the power adapters 2 pieces together if you have not done so already, by sliding the plug

connector into the slot on the adapter until it clicks into position.
c. Connect the AC adapter to the back of the scanner and connect the adapter to a suitable power outlet
d. Connect the USB cable to the back of the scanner then to the appropriate port on the computer (no hubs,

front ports)

Please Note: When installing your new scanner onto a Windows system that already has another USB

connected Flatbed scanner or All-in-one Scan/Copier/Printer device connected via USB , be sure to power
them off to avoid hardware conflicts, this does not apply to Wi-Fi connected device, If you will be using a
Desktop computer, please connect only to the rear USB ports, do not use any type of USB extension cable
or hub to connect the scanner, data transfer is hindered when doing so causing the software to not respond,
or not communicate at all.

When considering scanner placement be sure to leave sufficient room in front of the unit for the film to come
out, otherwise your strips could end up on the floor.
Power on the scanner

FIRST TIME USE: Give a couple of minutes for your computer to connect the scanning device to the correct

hardware drivers installed previously.
Open the scanning software PF 135 from the desktop icon, or (Mac) under Apple menu –Go – Applications

PF 135

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