Umax ASTRA 2400S User Manual

Astra 2400S

Operation Manual

This operation manual contains information not found in the Quick Start Guide. For quick installation instructions, see the Quick Start Guide accompanying your scanner.

Important: Unlock scanner before operating. Lock the scanner before moving it.

Trademarks

Presto! PageManager is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation. IBM PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-Windows, Windows, and MSDOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh and Mac Series are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. Other names and trademarks appearing herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

Important Safeguards

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Read all of the instructions.

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Save these instructions for later use.

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Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

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When replacement parts are required, be sure that service technicians have used replacement parts that conform to at least the same safety standards with regard to fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

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Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist environment.

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Do not place the scanner on an uneven surface. This may cause serious damage to the scanner.

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The scanner should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marketing label.

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Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing the enclosure may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards.

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This unit has input circuitry suitable for a 100 ~ 240VAC supply.

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The sound level at the operators position according to IEC 7041 : 1982 should be less than or equal to 70dB(A).

A Glance At Your Scanner …………………………………………………………….. 3

Unlocking The Carriage ……………………………………………………………….. 4

Installing Application Software and VistaScan ……………………………………… 5

Testing The Scanner …………………………………………………………………… 7

Completing Your First Scan …………………………………………………………... 8

Start Your Scan By Using VistaScan …………………………………………………. 9

Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………………. 16

Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………... 18

Specifications ………………………………………………………………………….. 19

Glossary ……………………………………………………………………………….. 20

A Glance At Your Scanner

The Front View

The Rear View

Unlocking the Carriage

Before operating the scanner, please unlock the restraint. To unlock the restraint, move the restraint toward the unlocked position.

!! Warning: You must lock the scanner before transporting it. Failure to do so can cause extensive damage to your scanner. Be sure the scanner lamp is in the return position before locking the scanner. To lock the restraint, move the restraint toward the locked position.

Installing Application Software and VistaScan

For Windows 95/98 users:

Installing Adobe PhotoShop LE

a. Insert the Adobe PhotoShop CE into your CD-ROM drive.

b. The installation program will launch automatically.

Note: If the installation program does not launch, please follow these steps:

1. Click the Start button on the taskbar and select the Run command.

2. On the command line of the Run dialog box, type D:\INSTALL (where D: indicates the CDROM drive). Select OK.

The installation program will guide you through the remainder of the process. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Installing VistaScan

a. Insert the Astra scanner (SCSI) CD into your CD-ROM drive.

b. The installation program will launch automatically.

Note: If the installation program does not launch, please follow these steps:

1. Click the Start button on the taskbar and select the Run command.

2. On the command line of the Run dialog box, type D:\SETUP (where D: indicates the CD-

c. Follow the on-screen instructions to install VistaScan and other bundled software.

(Install PhotoShop LE prior to installing VistaScan)

ROM drive). Select OK.

(Install first prior to installing VistaScan)

For Macintosh Users:

Installing Adobe Photoshop LE

a. Insert the CD labeled Adobe PhotoShop into your CD-ROM drive.

b. Double click on the PhotoShop CD icon located on the desktop.

c. Double click on the PhotoShop installer icon.

d. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the software.

Installing UMAX Astra 2400S VistaScan CD

a. Insert the CD labeled Astra scanner (SCSI) into your CD-ROM drive.

b. Double click on the UMAX VistaScan CD icon located on the desktop.

c. Double click on the VistaScan CD installer icon.

d. Follow the on-screen instructions to install VistaScan and other bundled software.

Note: For detailed instructions on the use of the bundled software, please refer to the online manual included in each program.

(Install first prior to installing VistaScan)

(Install PhotoShop LE first prior to installing VistaScan)

Testing the Scanner

Note: Before proceeding with the steps below, please complete the hardware installation. Refer to the Quick Start Guide included with the scanner.

The scanner automatically performs a simple self-test each time it is turned on to help spot major system errors in the scanner itself. Once the scanner has been unpacked and the shipping restraint has been removed, the scanner is ready to perform this test.

To start the scanners self-test, do the following:

1. Unlock the Optical Assembly Restraint

2. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

3. Connect the power cord to the scanner.

4. Turn on the power.

When the test is initiated, the ready and option (ADF/UTA) indicators will flash once and the ready indicator will blink. When the test is completed, the ready indicators will glow steadily.

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