AGFA Horizon Ultra Scanner Technické informace

Horizon Ultra ScannerOwner’s GuideabcThe complete picture.

10Chapter 1 — Preparing the scannerChapter 1Preparing the scanner

11Chapter 1 — Preparing the scannerPreparing the scannerThis chapter assists you in preparing your Horizon Ultra™ scanner forinstallation. You will f

12Chapter 1 — Preparing the scannerFigure 1-1The contents of the packing box of theHorizon Ultra scannerWarranty and Registration card Lock/Unlock car

13Chapter 1 — Preparing the scannerUnpacking the scannerThe first thing to do is to make sure you have everything listed here.The packing box contains

14Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner3. Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials fromthe scanner.4. Fill out the Warranty and Registration

15Chapter 1 — Preparing the scannerA4A5A4A5A4A5Unlocking the scannerFigure 1-2Removing the panelshipping restraintoptical boxFigure 1-3Removing the sh

16Chapter 1 — Preparing the scannerLocking the scannerIf you need to transport the scanner over long distances, you shouldfirst replace the shipping r

17Chapter 1 — Preparing the scannerTaking a closer lookNow that you have the scanner out of the box, take a closer look sothat you become familiar wit

18Chapter 1 — Preparing the scannerPlacing reflectivesYou can place a reflective originals directly on the scanner’s glassplate with its image side do

19Chapter 1 — Preparing the scannerA4A5Placing transparenciesUsing the universal glass plateYou can clip your originals underneath the universal glass

2TrademarksAgfa and Horizon Ultra are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V.Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks ofApple computer, Inc.PC and PS/2 a

20Chapter 1 — Preparing the scannerUsing the optional transparency holder frames andtransparency holdersThe holders keep the originals perfectly flat

21Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner4. Press the upper part and the bottom plate of the transparencyholder together until you hear a click.5. Place the

22Chapter 1 — Preparing the scanner7. Leave the document cover open, so that the carriage can moveover the frame.❖ Note: To remove the transparency ho

23Chapter 2 — Installing the scannerChapter 2Installing the scanner

24Chapter 2 — Installing the scannerInstalling the scannerThis chapter shows you how to set up your Horizon Ultra scanner withyour Apple Macintosh, PC

25Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner1 2 3 4 5 6 7On an Apple Macintosh, you can use the SCSI ID checker softwareutility delivered with the scanner (se

26Chapter 2 — Installing the scannerYour Macintosh always occupies ID 7 and its internal hard diskusually ID 0 or ID 1. CD-ROM usually occupies ID 3.

27Chapter 2 — Installing the scannerIf your Horizon Ultra scanner is the only SCSI device to be connectedto your Apple Macintosh:1. Connect the smalle

28Chapter 2 — Installing the scannerTesting the connectionYou are now ready to perform a test to check if the scanner iscorrectly connected to your Ap

29Chapter 2 — Installing the scannerInstallation for the PCThis section shows you how to set up your Horizon Ultra scanner withyour PC. You can find i

3ContentsEMI Interference vPreface viiWelcome viiAbout this guide viiConventions viiiHardware requirements viiiEnvironmental requirements ixImportant

30Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner4. If the scanner is the last device in the SCSI chain, place theterminator on the unconnected SCSI port of the sc

31Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner The documentation supplied with your PS/2 for informationon installing a SCSI adapter card. If you are using t

32Chapter 2 — Installing the scanner8. Switch on your PS/2.Your PS/2 performs a series of checks to verify the correct systemconfiguration each time y

33Chapter 3 — Calibrating the scannerChapter 3Calibrating the scanner

34Chapter 3 — Calibrating the scannerCalibrating the scannerThis chapter shows you how to calibrate your Horizon Ultra scannerusing the following cali

35Chapter 3 — Calibrating the scannerWhite PointThis tool calibrates the White Point of the scanner in reflective mode.You should use this tool when t

36Chapter 3 — Calibrating the scannerScanner CalibrationWith this tool the focus of the scanner can be optimized.1. Put the calibration target on the

37Chapter 3 — Calibrating the scannerScan InformationThis tool gives you some information about your scanner. Double click the Scan Information tool.

38Chapter 4 — Caring for your scannerChapter 4Caring for your scanner

39Chapter 4 — Caring for your scannerCaring for your scannerThis chapter describes how to keep your Horizon Ultra scanner inperfect working order.Clea

4Contents3 Calibrating the scanner 34The Lamp Calib 34White Point 35Scanner Calibration 36Scan Information 374 Caring for your scanner 39Cleaning the

40Chapter 4 — Caring for your scannerA4A53. Move the optical box to the opening under the glass plate. Usethe U-beam at the right bottom side to move

41Chapter 4 — Caring for your scanner6. Disconnect the lamp cables.❖ Warning: The lamp may still be hot.7. Push the lamp cables through the small hole

42Chapter 4 — Caring for your scannerReplacing the transparency lampThe transparency lamp has a rated lifetime of 300 hours. Replacementshould prefera

43Chapter 4 — Caring for your scanner6. Disconnect the wires. Cut the cable binders.7. Connect the new lamp.8. Bring the new lamp in place by holding

44Appendix A TroubleshootingThe Horizon Ultra scanner is designed for efficient, trouble-freeoperation. This appendix describes what to do in the unli

45The workstation does not start up.Your workstation cannot find its hard disk due to a conflict withthe SCSI ID numbers of the devices you have attac

46Appendix B Optional accessoriesThis appendix provides information on some accessories that you canbuy as a supplement to your Horizon Ultra scanner.

47Transparency-holder framesSeveral types of transparency-holder frames are available: A frame for two small holders and one large holder A frame wi

48 A frame for 9 holders for mounted slides A frame for film stripsAppendix B — Optional accessories

49Appendix B — Optional accessories A batch scanning pack containing: A frame for film strips A frame for 6 small holders and 6 holders for 35 mm

5EMI InterferenceFederal Communications commissionThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and if not installed and used

50Appendix C Technical InformationThis appendix provides some technical information about your HorizonUltra scanner.Scanner type: Flat-bed A3 size col

51when scanning: 650 W maximumDimensions: 815 x 560 x 395 mm (32.1" x 22" x 15.5")Acoustic noise: max. 55 dBWeight: 64 kg (141 lbs)Opti

6Preface

7PrefaceWelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of Agfa™ ’s Horizon Ultra™scanner, and welcome in our world of high-quality pre-pressperipherals and

8 Chapter 4, ‘Caring for your scanner’, shows you how to maintainyour Horizon Ultra scanner. Appendix A, ‘Troubleshooting’, can be helpful when you c

9Important safety instructionsEnvironmental requirements Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface. Make sure that no vibrations or shocks occ