Umax PowerLook 3000 Special Edition Flatbed Scanner
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1. Hardware installation is now completed Get ready to run the UMAX Setup program to install the supporting UMAX software supplied with your system Installing the Software Install the software in two easy steps in the following order 1 Image Application Software e g binuscan PhotoPerfect Adobe Photoshop 2 Then MagicScan MagicScan is the interface used by application software to control UMAX scanners Its advanced controls allow precise adjustments to images even during the initial scan For detailed information on installing the image editing application software refer to the Installation section of the Image Editing A pplication Software User s G uide 1 Insert the UMAX MagicScan CD into your CD ROM drive 2 Win95 users click on the Start button on the taskbar and select the Run command Win3 1 users choose the Run command from the File menu of Windows Program Manager 3 Inthe Command Line of the Run dialog box type d setup if you are using CD ROM drive D If your CD ROM drive is designated by another drive please type the appropriate letter in the Run dialog box 4 Follow the on screen instructions to completely install MagicScan D ouble click the Read Me icon in the MagicScan group for important up to date information that may not be included in the manual Scanning with Scan Frames Scan Frames are for use with transparencies and negatives Scan Frames are thin hinged rectangular shaped p2. If you find however that another connected device is already using SCSI ID 5 then you must reset the SCSI ID on your scanner To reset the SCSI ID do the following 1 Make sure the scanner power and the computer are off 2 Check the SCSI addresses of your external SCSI devices and look for an unused ID number 3 Gently turn the SCSI ID switch until the chosen number appears in the switch s notch If there are no other external SCSI devices except the scanner you do not need to change the factory preset address 5 Note Do not use SCSI ID settings from 7 through F on your scanner They are for factory use only Care and Maintenance Tips Regularly clean the object glass of the scanner to prevent dirt or smudge build up that may reduce the quality of your scanned images Before you clean the object glass make sure the scanner power is off and the power cord is unplugged Clean the object glass of the scanner with a soft damp cloth and a mild detergent or alcohol Note Avoid spraying cleaning fluid directly on the object glass This may cause the liquid to penetrate the seams around the glass and contaminate the mirrors and lenses inside the scanner Spray the liquid on the cleaning cloth then wipe the glass clean Be sure that nothing covers the calibration area It is important to keep the calibration area clean since dust or smudge marks on the glass will reduce the quality of scanned transparencies Do not leave
3. Note The interface card is sensitive to static electricity Handle the card by its N 5 mounting bracket particularly when removing the card from its anti static packaging Turn the computer power off and unplug the power cord Remove the housing cover of the computer Follow the instructions provided in your PC s reference manual Remove the metal cover corresponding to your chosen slot Keep the removed screw so that it can be used to fasten the interface card Gently insert the interface card into the slot until it is firmly seated in the slot Secure the card in place with the screw removed from the expansion slot cover in step 3 above 6 Replace the housing cover following the instructions provided in the computer s reference manual Connecting the Scanner to the Computer With settings on the scanner and card correctly set and the interface card properly installed in your computer you can now connect the scanner and the computer as follows 1 Connect the 25 pin cable connector to the interface card in the PC Note If your SCSI card is not a UMAX brand you have to use the other 50 pin port 50 50 pin cable connector to connect to your interface card Connect the other end of the cable to the 50 pin connector of the scanner Connect the power cord to the scanner Tum on the scanner power ao e w N Turn on the computer power
4. To protect your equipment from static discharge you are advised to closely follow these measures below Discharge any static build up in your body by touching a grounded or anti static surface such as a large metal object or the silver toned expansion slot covers at the rear of your computer D o this prior to removing any electronic components from their anti static bags When handling any electronic components avoid touching any metal part of the component such as the gold fingers that plug into the expansion slot It is best to handle system components either by their edges or by their mounting brackets A Glance at Your Scanner Take a few minutes to become familiar with the different parts of the scanner The figure below shows the locations and names of the scanner parts A brief description of each part is also given Object Glass The glass surface on which the document or image for scanning is placed made of tempered glass with excellent optical qualities LED Indicators two indicators Power and Ready Power Switch Switches power on and off SCSI ID Switch Sets the scanner s SCSI ID 25 50 Pin SCSI Connector Insert the 25 50 pin SCSI cables here Power Cord Connector Insert the scanner power cord here Terminator Swtich Selects the proper terminator setting to ensure the scanner works properly Front View LED Indicators Object Glass Rear View 25 pin SCSI
5. PowerLook 3000 Color Scanner Operation Manual Thank you for purchasing the PowerLook 3000 color scanner With the PowerLook 3000 color scanner you can easily scan A4 size documents and photographs into your computer and maintain them as electronic copies Main Features High Resolution and D ensity Rang With a resolution of up to 12192 dpi it produces better gamma transformation and a more accurate detection of highlight and shadow details thereby allowing even distribution of colors Power Twin L ens PowerLook 3000 offers a dual lens feature that enables users to choose between two optical resolutions 1220x3048 dpi and 3048x3048 dpi It is like having two scanners in one machine The extended optical resolution is extremely helpful when scanning small images such as 35mm slides A uto Focus When switching the lens or changing the scan mode Reflective Transmissive the scanner will move the lens and the CCD for focusing the image automatically Intelligent Scanning C ontrol Interface called M agicScan MagicScan provides a comprehensive range of scanning control functions Completing the package are the bundled award winning and proven software packages such as buniscan PhotoPerfect Built in Transparency A dapter Allows the scanning of films slides and transparencies up to the full size scanning area 8 5 x 11 7 Proprietary Image N oise Reduction Y our scanner uses a sealed optical system design that block
6. 50 pin SCSI Connector Connector SCSI ID Switch Power Switch Terminator Switch Power Cord Connector Preparing the Scanner Prepare your scanner for installation through the following simple steps Check and reset if necessary the scanner s SCSI address Run the automatic scanner self test Testing the Scanner The scanner automatically performs a simple self test each time it is turned on This self test checks the status of certain scanner devices After unpacking start the scanner self test by following the steps below 1 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet 2 Connect the other end of the power cord to the scanner 3 Tum on the power of the scanner At power on the front panel indicators flash once The power indicator then glows and the ready indicator blinks When the test is completed the power and ready indicators glow steadily Changing the SCSI ID Number Your scanner s SCSI ID setting is factory preset at 5 SCSI ID Check to see if this ID setting is used by another device connected to your computer s SCSI port IfSCSIID 5 is not used you do not need to change your scanner s SCSI ID number Y ou can directly proceed to hardware connection and software installation For installation instructions proceed to Chapter 2 if you are connecting to a Macintosh computer or to Chapter 3 if you are connecting to an IBM PC
7. D ouble click the ReadMe icon in the MagicScan group for important up to date information that may not be included in the manual 20 Scanner Type Interface Scan Speed Maximum Scannable Area Optical Resolution Output H W Resolution Maximum Resolution Color Scanning Method Sample Depth Color Mode GrayScale Mode Lineart mode Scanner Settings Scaling Highlight Shadow Contrast Brightness Gamma Curve Data Output Color Mode Grayscale Mode Power Requirements Voltage Frequency Power Consumption Environmental Range O perating Temperature Relative Humidity Other Specifications Noise Dimensions Net Weight Systems Supported Appendix B Scanner Specifications Moving Flatbed Built in SCSI II 25 pin and 50 pin connectors 205 sec 1220dpi in color mode 514 sec 3048dpi in color mode Low power lens 8 5 x 11 7 High power lens 3 4 x 11 7 1220 x 3048 dpi 3048 x 3048 dpi 1220 x 3048 dpi 3048 x 3048 dpi 12192 x 12192dpi One pass with color CCD 24 36 bits pixel 8 12 bits pixel 1 bit per pixel 1 to 1000 400 in 1 increments at 1220 3048 dpi resolution 256 steps 100 100 Downloadable Curves 42 bits hardware 24 bits system 14 bits hardware 8 bits system 100 240 VAC 47 63Hz Maximum 60 Watts 5 C 400 C 50 F 750 F 25 85 Under 60 dB O perating 548 mm x 425 mm x 219 mm 18 5K gs 40 7lbs PC and Macintosh computers N ote Specifi
8. hardware e Error codes or messages seen e Description of what you were doing at the time the malfunction or failure occurred e Description of what you did to attempt to solve the problem e Other observations that may aid the technician in identifying the problem and the solution LED Indicators The tables below list some of the more common specific problems you may have with your scanner Corrective actions are also given Problem 1 Power Indicator fails to come on Possible Cause Solution Make sure the power cable is plugged into the scanner and the wall socket Make sure that the power switch is on If none of the above works contact your dealer Problem 2 Scanner lamp flickers is dim or fails to come on Possible Cause Solution The scanning lamp is failing or has failed and needs to be changed Contact your dealer Problem 3 If the Power and Ready indicators come on but software retums Scanner link failed or similar message Possible Cause Solution Make sure the cable is connected properly Verify the setting of the SCSI ID number PC users should also pay special attention to the I O address setting Disconnect all SCSI devices and connect them one by one beginning with the scanner to identify the device causing the problem Check the terminators and the cables If problem persists contact your dealer System Hang Y ou may encounter a situation where the PC software install
9. shows the location of the SCSI address selector at the rear panel of the scanner The selector shows the SCSI address setting of the scanner In this case it is 5 the factory preset address After installing an ASPI compatible SCSI interface card in your computer proceed with the following 1 Check the SCSI addresses of all devices on the SCSI chain Is SCSI address 5 on the list of SCSI addresses in use SCSI ID 2 If not then you can connect your computer to the scanner with a factory preset SCSI ID of 5 You may jump to the section C hek the Terminators in this appendix Resetting the Address of the Scanner If SCSI address 5 is in the list of SCSI addresses in use then you must reset the SCSI address selector to another number 1 2 3 Ensure the scanner power is off Choose any unused number in the range 0 6 N ote Do not use settings 7 to F on your scanner They are for factory use only Reset the scanner s SCSI address to the number you have chosen Checking the Terminators There should be two terminators in a SCSI chain it is best to place the terminators at each end of the SCSI chain The simplest configurations for using the scanner with an ASPI compatible SCSI card are as follows Connect the scanner to an ASPI compatible interface card that does not have another device attached to it PowerLook 3000 has a built in terminator sw
10. transparencies on the object glass of the scanner for excessive periods of time The warmth of the scanner lamps may cause them to deteriorate Please use the frame holders to secure the transparencies for scanning Chapter 2 Macintosh Installation This chapter describes how you can use your scanner with your Macintosh computer Connecting Scanner to your Computer 1 Ensure that the scanner s SCSI ID is properly set Refer to the Change the SCSI Number section in Chapter 1 for instructions on setting the scanner s SCSI ID 2 Connect the SCSI cable to your Macintosh s SCSI port and connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the scanner 3 Connect the power cord to the scanner And connect the other end of the power cord to a grounded power socket 4 Turn on the scanner power 5 Tur on the computer power Installing the Software Install the software in the following order 1 Image Application Software e g binuscan PhotoPerfect Adobe Photoshop 2 Then MagicScan MagicScan is the interface used by application software to control UMAX scanners Its advanced controls allow precise adjustments in images even during the initial scan For detailed information on installing the software refer to the Installation section of the Image A pplication Software User s Guide and MagicScan Electronic Books Scanning with Scan Frames Scan Frames are for use with transparencies and ne
11. ation appears to be stable and the scanner appears to be normal but the system hangs whenever scanner operations are attempted This problem is most often caused by another card in the system being set to the same address of your interface card To solve the problem 1 Remove all unnecessary interface cards from the PC 2 If your interface card has I O address setting dip switches on it reset the switches to an unused number not 300H 3 Run Windows and your TWAIN compliant imaging software 4 Follow the instructions in the imaging software manual to start MagicScan 5 After MagicScan starts an initialization file will be automatically written to your hard disk When MagicScan starts exit MagicScan the imaging application and Windows 6 Tum off the PC and re install the other cards in your PC 7 When you reboot and attempt to run MagicScan it should come up normally 8 If the above does not solve the problem consult your dealer Appendix A Installing An ASPI Compatible Card If you are using an ASPI compatible SCSI interface card with your computer and scanner refer to the installation instructions provided with the interface card After installing the card do the following steps before connecting your scanner to your computer Confirm or reset the SCSI address of the scanner Check the terminators in the SCSI Chain Make the SCSI cable connections Checking the SCSI Addresses The illustration below
12. cations are subject to change without prior notice 21 Glossary Apple Compatible D river Application Software ASPI Black and White DIP Switch Expansion Slot Expansion Slot Cover Folder Grayscale Halftone Pattern Halftone I O Base Address Icon Indicator Panel Interface Card Non TWAIN Driver An interface software module for applications other than Photoshop that support Apple scanners Software that is used to perform a specific function e g image processing OCR Optical Character Recognition or DTP Desktop Publishing SCSI communication standard developed by Adaptec A 1 bit image file capable of displaying only black and white image data with no intermediate gray levels A small switch mounted in or on computer equipment that sets certain parameters A connector and bracket system in a computer into which an expansion or interface card can be inserted to add functions to a computer system A metal or plastic plate dust cover that covers the exterior hole of an expansion slot The icon in Macintosh systems in which software icons can be placed An 8 bit image file capable of displaying up to 256 gray levels The pattern that is used when varying the ratio of black and white pixels in a halftone image A 1 bit image file capable of displaying gray levels by varying the ratio of black and white pixels within a given area An address that is used for communication between a host compute
13. d that you install your image editing software first and then MagicScan a Insert UMAX MagicScan CD into your CD ROM drive b Win95 users click on the Start button and click on Run Win3 1 users you can access Run by clicking on the File menu in Program Manager and then click on Run In the Run dialog box type d setup If your CD RO M drive is designated by another drive please type the appropriate letter in the Run dialog box c Macintosh users Double click on the MagicScan installer icon to start installation d Follow the on screen instructions to completely install MagicScan Note After you finish installing the software refer to the MagicScan Electronic Book for information on using MagicScan Note If you want to scan transparencies please use frame holders to obtain better scanning results Please note you don t need to use frame holders for scanning 35mm slides About this manual This manual is divided into chapters and appendices The chapters give instructions on all aspects of installation troubleshooting and basic scanner maintenance The appendices contain relevant technical information for your reference Chapter 1 gives instructions and tips on scanner preparation handling and routine scanner maintenance Chapter 2 gives instructions on scanner connection to a Macintosh computer and the corresponding software installation Chapter 3 gives instructions on scanner connection to an IBM PC c
14. dware installation will be complete To connect the scanner and computer do the following 1 Connect the SCSI cable to the interface card 2 If your SCSI configuration requires the use of the terminator tum on the terminator switch Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the scanner Connect the power cord to the scanner Tum on the scanner power a n Fe w Tum on your computer power Installing the Software for PC Users Install software in two easy steps in the following order 1 Image Application Software 2 MagicScan MagicScan is the interface used by the application software to control UMAX scanners Its advanced controls allow precise adjustments in images even during the initial scan For detailed information on installing the image editing application software refer to the Installation section of the Image Editing A pplication Software User s G uide 1 Insert UMAX MagicScan CD into your CD ROM drive 19 2 Win95 users click on the Start button on the taskbar and select the Run command Win3 1 users choose the Run command from the File menu of Windows Program Manager 3 Inthe Command Line of the Run dialog box type d setup if you are using CD ROM drive D If your CD ROM drive is designated by another drive please type the appropriate letter in the Run dialog box 4 Follow the on screen instructions to completely install MagicScan
15. gatives Scan Frames are thin hinged rectangular shaped plastic frames which can hold a source document of a slightly smaller size The Scan Frames come in a number of sizes including 120 mm and 4 x 5 inch Orientation holes are located on the short sides of the frames When one or more of these frames are placed on the scanner s object glass and the Scan button is clicked the scanner will automatically detect the existence of each frame using the orientation holes for reference and will only include what is within each Scan Frame in the resulting scanned image To use the Scan Frames do the following 1 Select a Scan Frame size which will hold the original source document without covering up the orientation holes Select the Frame Holder Detection option from the MagicScan For detailed information on using frame holders refer to your MagicScan Electronic Book Open the Scan Frame and place the source document inside taking care not to cover the orientation holes Lift up the Scanner s cover and place the Scan Frame on the scanner s object glass Carefully place the Scan Frame so that it s exactly parallel with one of the border of the scanner s object glass You can easily do this by simply placing the Scan Frame against one of the borders Note Although misalignment will not prevent the scanner from scanning portions of the Scan Frame may appear in the resulting scan if the frame is not perfect
16. itch for you to turn on and off see the illustration Number 1 represents active and number 2 represents terminator power In this situation the card will have a built in terminator The card forms one end of the SCSI chain the scanner forms the other end Simply tum on the active and terminator power switch by pressing them down to enable the built in active terminator function These will ensure that there are two terminators and that they are placed at the ends of the SCSI chain Terminator Switch Q lt m p gt m ay Connect the scanner to an ASPI card that has another device attached to it In this case check to see if the other SCSI device has a terminator If not turn on the terminator switch If the other device has an internal terminator simply attach the scanner to the SCSI chain Although the terminators are not technically speaking placed at the ends of the chain the scanner should work properly If you experience unreliable SCSI operation and suspect terminator problems or would like a more thorough discussion of SCSI terminators and possible problems with SCSI terminators please consult your dealer Connecting the Computer and Scanner Now that the interface card has been installed and all of the settings on the scanner and card are properly set you can connect the computer and the scanner O nce this has been done the har
17. lastic frames which can hold a source document of a slightly smaller size The Scan Frames come in a number of sizes including 120 mm and 4 x 5 inch Orientation holes are located on the short sides of the frames When one or more of these frames are placed on the scanner s object glass and the Scan button is clicked the scanner will automatically detect the existence of each frame using the orientation holes for reference and will only include what is within each Scan Frame in the resulting scanned image To use the Scan Frames do the following 1 Select a Scan Frame size which will hold the original source document without covering up the orientation holes Select the Frame Holder Detection option from the MagicScan For detailed information on using frame holders refer to your MagicScan Electronic Book Open the Scan Frame and place the source document inside taking care not to cover the orientation holes Lift up the Scanner s cover and place the Scan Frame on the scanner s object glass Carefully place the Scan Frame so that it s exactly parallel with one of the border of the scanner s object glass You can easily do this by simply placing the Scan Frame against one of the borders Note Although misalignment will not prevent the scanner from scanning portions of the Scan Frame may appear in the resulting scan if the frame is not perfectly aligned Notice for Scanning Images PowerLook 3000
18. ly aligned Notice for Scanning Images PowerLook 3000 uses a special way to scan documents Instead of moving the scanner light source back and forth to capture image data the object glass of the scanner moves back and forth while the scanner light source remains fixed object glass i Please ensure that there is enough surrounding space for the object glass to move freely in and out of the scanner more than 350x320mm Also please note that the maximum thickness for the scanned document should be no more than 5mm Otherwise you may discover that jamming occurs Chapter 3 PC Installation This chapter describes how you can connect and use the PowerLook 3000scanner with your IBM PC or compatible computer Interface Card Installation Before you can use your scanner with your computer you need to install the interface card into your PC Please consult paragraphs A or B below to make the appropriate settings for your card A If your interface card is a UMAX proprietary card and has I O Base Address dip switches on it refer to the documentation that came with your interface card to confirm or reset the I O base address If your interface card is a switchless card i e does not have dip switches on it for selecting the I O base address install the interface card in the computer as described in the next section To install the card into one of the computer s expansion slots observe the following procedures
19. ompatible and the corresponding software installation Chapter 4 gives troubleshooting tips for possible problems with the scanner A ppendix A gives instructions for installing an ASPI compatible interface card A ppendix B lists specifications for PowerLook 3000 A Glossary and an Index are also included for easy reference vi Chapter 1 Getting Started Y our PowerLook 3000 scanner is extremely user friendly Hardware and software installation can be completed in a few steps In minutes you can start operating your scanner and obtain impressive results This chapter tells you how to prepare your scanner for connection and installation It also gives some handling precautions and general care measures to ensure that your scanner will stay in top condition at all times Before You Begin Unpacking Your Scanner Ensure that your package contains all the hardware software cabling and documentation you ordered Check for any damage that may have occurred while the package was in transit If there are any missing or damaged items in your scanner package contact your dealer or the carrier of your package immediately Static Electricity Precautions Static electricity in your body can cause damage to the electronic components on the scanner s printed circuit board or the computer s interface card Therefore you need to discharge static build up from your body before handling any card or component outside of its anti static packaging
20. ows when the scanner is ready to be used One or more SCSI devices connected to the same SCSI controller A device that uses the SCSI interface to connect to a computer A unique number between 0 and 7 that identifies each device in a SCSI chain The SCSI ID is set using a SCSI ID switch found on most external SCSI devices The switch on most external SCSI devices which is used to set the SCSI ID An electronic component that absorbs stray signals in a chain of computer equipment to ensure reliable operation A standardized interfacing system that allows many different software applications to access many different image input devices Any software or image input device that conforms to the TWAIN standard 23
21. r and an expansion or interface card All cards in a computer system must be set to different I O addresses The graphical representation of a computer file or piece of computer software The area of the scanner that holds and displays the LED indicators A card that provides additional functions or capabilities for your computer These cards are called by various names such as adapter add in card controller card expansion card option card or by the names of the functions they do such as fax modem cards network card scanner card etc This card is inserted into an expansion slot to allow the connection of a peripheral device to a PC An interface system that does not follow the TWAIN standard and is designed for a specific software package and a specific image input device 22 Object G lass Optical Assembly Peripheral D evice Power Indicator Ready Indicator SCSI Chain SCSI D evice SCSI ID SCSI ID Switch Terminator TWAIN TWAIN Compliant The tempered glass of the scanner where documents or object to be scanned are placed The component system of the scanner that contains all the scanner s optical components Sometimes referred to as a carriage or carriage assembly A device attached to a computer that adds functions to a computer system The indicator that glows when the scanner s power cable is connected to the scanner and live outlet and the power switch is turned on The indicator that gl
22. ring on the screen D oes the message point to a hardware problem or software problem If the problem is software related refer to the software reference manuals or on line help Most software manuals include a troubleshooting chapter If the problem is hardware related verify that the cause is from your computer or scanner or in some cases your network If it is due to your computer malfunctioning then consult your computer s reference manuals or a computer service technician N ote Macintosh and IBM computers and compatibles display error messages that normally tell you the cause of the problem and in some cases tell you what to check or do to solve the problem If the error message points to a problem with your scanner system run the scanner self test Turn the power of your scanner on At power on your scanner automatically runs the scanner self test which can detect most of the problems with your scanner Observe the behavior of the LED indicators Record all your observations 2 If all else fails call your dealer To facilitate servicing supply your dealer with the following information e Your host environment files such as your config sys autoexec bat win ini system ini and other system files e Names and version of the application software you are using e Model and version of other SCSI devices you are using e TWAIN version e Names and versions of the drivers you are using e Model and version of your scanner
23. s dust particles and excess reflections from penetrating the optical unit thereby overcoming image and optical noise and ensuring sharp true life images System Requirements 486D X or higher 68030 processor or Power Macintosh for Mac users CD ROM drive hard drive with 20MB free disk space 4MB memory Microsoft Windows 3 1 or 95 Mac OS 7 0 or later for Mac users Windows compatible keyboard display and mouse Recommended SVGA or higher graphics card Part No 830555 00 0997_egfscjc Contents Trademarks IBM PC AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation MS Windows MS D OS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Apple Macintosh Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc O ther trademarks and brand names mentioned in this documentation are trademark properties of their respective holders Copyright 1997 All Rights Reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of UMAX Data Systems Inc Contents of this publication are subject change without notice Quick Start Guide This section serves as a quick reference to the connection and installation procedures for the PowerLook 3000 scanner 1 Unpacking your Scanner Unpack your scanner Make sure that all the scanner system hardware software cabling and documenta
24. tion items indicated on the packing list are present 2 Connecting the Interface Card for PC users only a Tum off your computer and remove the computer s housing cover b Locate an available 16 bit slot c Insert the SCSI card by pressing it gently but firmly into the slot Make sure it is firmly seated in the slot d Replace the computer s housing cover N ote If you already have a SCSI card installed on your computer When installing the software you will be asked to choose TY PICAL or CUSTOM installation Choose CUSTOM and select Adaptec or other A SPI Compatible Interface Card when installing the scanner driver O therwise the scanner will not work properly 3 Connecting the SCSI Cable Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI interface card and the other end of the SCSI cable to the scanner If your scanner is not chained to other SCSI devices or at the end of the SCSI chain please connect the terminator to the remaining SCSI port of your scanner 4 Connecting the Power Connect the power cord to the scanner and plug the other end of the power cord into an available outlet socket 5 Powering Up a Tum the scanner power switch on When the Ready indicator is on your scanner is ready to use b Tum on your computer Power Switch 6 Software Installation We recommen
25. uses a special way to scan documents Instead of moving the scanner light source back and forth to capture image data the object glass of the scanner moves back and forth while the scanner light source remains fixed object glass i Please ensure that there is enough surrounding space for the object glass to move freely in and out of the scanner more than 350x320mm Also please note that the maximum thickness for the scanned document should be no more than 5mm Otherwise you may discover that jamming occurs Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Tips The PowerLook 3000 scanner was designed to provide a hassle free installation and operation However should you encounter problems with your scanner correct them by way of the troubleshooting tips given in this chapter For persistent problems with your computer consult your dealer or approved service personnel General Approach In most cases a problem does not call for the service of a qualified technician The solution may be very simple such as correcting cabling connections and the like The solution of a problem normally lies at the source of the problem Therefore it is important that you ascertain the cause of the failure or malfunction Below is a general troubleshooting approach 1 Check the connections and installation Ensure that there are no loose connections Ensure that the settings on the scanner and or the interface card are correct Check the error messages appea
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