Canon CanoScan FS2710, Product Manual

Page 1: ...CanoScanFS2710FilmScanner ProductGuide ...

Page 2: ... get the best scanning results Detailed information on care of the scanner and handling the accompanying CD ROM When using the accompanying application software Detailed information on how to use ScanCraft FS CanoScan FS2710 Product Guide Describes operating procedures from set up and software installation to scanning and confirmation of operation Please read before using the scanner for the first...

Page 3: ...m in the table of con tents and index or by clicking hyper links throughout the document The mouse pointer changes into a pointing finger when you position it over a topic in the table of contents an index page number or a page number in a hyper link This indicates that the display will jump to the corresponding page if you click the mouse To return to the previous page after jumping click the but...

Page 4: ...r for IX240 Film 12 Connecting to a Computer 13 SCSI Card SCSI Host Adapter Card 13 Connectors and Interface Cables 14 Inserting Film 15 35 mm Negative and Positive Film Sleeve Type 15 35 mm Positive Film Mounted Slides 18 IX240 Film 19 IX240 Film Cartridge Removal 23 Basic Information About Film 24 Film Varieties 24 Color Monochrome Film 24 Negative Positive Film 25 Final Film Format 26 Care and ...

Page 5: ...ic resolu tion of 2720 dpi for each red blue and green RBG channel This is comple mented by its single pass scanning process which achieves speed without color leaching By scanning at 12 bits per RBG channel 4096 colors each and output ting at 8 or 12 bits per channel the scanner delivers fine color gradations and superior image quality IX240 Film Advanced Photo System Support The IW 50 Film Viewe...

Page 6: ... the equipment s interior Do not place any of the following items on top of the equipment There is a risk of fire or electric shock if any of these items contact the equipment s internal electrical components Necklaces and other metallic objects Liquid filled vessels such as cups glasses flower pots and vases If a liquid enters the equipment immediately unplug the power cord from the electrical ou...

Page 7: ...dable limit the length to 5 meters 16 feet or less In addition unbunch the cords and ensure that power and extension plugs are firmly connected Do not use more than one extension cord in the same electrical outlet Do not use extension cords in passageways or other locations where people are likely to step on or trip over the cord and damage it Short circuits from exposed wiring could lead to fire ...

Page 8: ...is a risk of fire or electric shock if any of these substances contact the equipment s internal components Immediately unplug the equipment if anything gets inside it and contact your distributor or the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not use the equipment on its side Unplug the equipment before cleaning it Failure to do so could lead to fire or electric shock Use a well wrung damp clo...

Page 9: ...upplied with the scanner is 1 85 meters 6 feet in length Ensure that the scanner is placed within its reach Do not place it in locations subject to extreme changes in temperature or humidity which may cause condensation to form and reduce the scanner s image quality If the scanner is being transported from a high temperature to a low temperature or vice versa allow the unit sufficient time to adju...

Page 10: ...n Uneven or unstable surfaces High temperature environments or places close to flames Locations subject to direct sunlight or strong light Salty or greasy environments Locations often subject to vibrations smoke humidity or dust Locations near TVs or devices generating strong magnetic fields ...

Page 11: ...er Cord Socket Attach the supplied power cord here Film Guide Guides 35 mm film in holders or slide mounts as it is inserted Open this guide to insert IX240 film installed in the IW 50 Film Viewer Dust Cover Prevents dirt and dust from entering the slot Close it when the film guide is not in use SCSI Connectors Connect Half Pitch 50 Pin SCSI interface cables here 35 mm Film Holder Place unmounted ...

Page 12: ... Turn the winder counterclockwise to unwind the film for viewing Turn the winder clockwise to respool the film A mistakenly inserted cartridge with undeveloped film will free wheel and not unwind FCrank The crank is useful for speeding up unwinding and respooling GOpen Lever This lever opens the cartridge chamber cover C The lever will not operate unless the film is respooled orange mark displayed...

Page 13: ... Albeit slight human bodies always carry a static charge Before you touch the card discharge the static from your body by touching a grounded metallic object such as the chassis of your computer When resting the SCSI card on a surface always place it on or in the anti static package in which it was shipped Never touch the contacts when handling the SCSI card Operating the computer with the SCSI ca...

Page 14: ...nt shapes If you are using a SCSI card other than the one supplied check the connector at the computer end the connectors on the SCSI card or another connected device before attempting to use the supplied interface cable If the connector is different purchase a generic SCSI interface cable high impedance type with the correct mix of connectors If you are using an interface cable other than that su...

Page 15: ...y until it rests against the stopper 3 Open the film holder Gently twist the tab at the end of the film holder and open one half as shown 4 Load the film into the holder Place the film face up in the groove so that the image is viewed correctly when the R on the film holder is facing up The orientation of an image can be corrected with the rotate command of the scanning software CanoCraft FS or Pl...

Page 16: ... the film from floating 6 Position the guide over the frame to be scanned The guide will click into indents in the holder marking the correct position for scanning as you slide it back and forth Ensure that the tabs on the guide click into the indents and that the image is correctly framed by the guide Reload the film in the film holder if its edges stick out of the holder or the guide s movement ...

Page 17: ...anner If the film holder is inserted at an angle the guide position may be altered and you may not be able to insert it properly Ensure that the film holder is oriented according to the diagram below so that the guide is correctly inserted The film holder will not fit correctly into the slot if the guide is incorrectly oriented Film holders can be purchased separately if the supplied one is broken...

Page 18: ...ner orienting it so that the image is correctly viewed from the left Insert the slide as far as it will go The image will not be correctly scanned if the slide is inserted at an angle Insert the slide so that the short edge faces the film guide If a slide is inserted at an angle and becomes jammed in the slot open the film guide and remove it The orientation of an image can be corrected with the r...

Page 19: ...ilms in cartridges and slide mounts can be scanned with the CanoScan FS2710 It will not accept sleeve type IX240 film Undeveloped IX240 film cartridges that are mistakenly placed in the IW 50 Film Viewer will not unwind 2 Confirm that the film viewer s film indicator is orange If the film indicator is not orange a cartridge is already loaded in the film viewer Respool the film and remove the cartr...

Page 20: ...ate unless the indicator marks are aligned 5 Insert the cartridge into the chamber with the development mark facing upward Close the cover Indicator Marks Development Mark The cartridge will not fit into the chamber unless it is correctly oriented Close the cartridge chamber cover all the way until it locks into place with a click Cartridge Chamber Cover Open Lever Indicator Marks Winder ...

Page 21: ...r upside down so that the insertion arrow is on the top 8 Open the film guide on the scanner Insert the loaded film viewer Orient the film viewer so that the insertion arrow is on top and pointing toward the scanner Insert it as far as it will go into the scanner until it rests against the end Scan Window Film Counter Window The frame number can be seen here Insertion Arrow Insertion Arrow Winder ...

Page 22: ...istributor from which you purchased the scanner Exercise due caution with regard to the following when replicating images Copying paper currency coins and negotiable securities is an offense and subject to criminal prosecution The unauthorized duplication of identification materials licenses travel tickets official documents or private materials is against the law and subject to criminal prosecuti...

Page 23: ...tely respool the film The film indicator will show orange when the film is completely respooled 2 Turn the winder to align the indicator marks 3 Push the open lever to the open position to open the cartridge chamber cover Remove the cartridge Scan Window No film should be visible here Alignment Marks Alignment Marks Winder Film Indicator Winder Cartridge Chamber Cover Open Lever ...

Page 24: ...f film for scanning Please select the film that matches your camera Films in the 4x5 120 or 220 roll film or similar formats cannot be scanned in the CanoScan FS2710 The scanner accepts 35 mm films in sleeves or slide mounts and IX240 film in cartridges or slide mounts Please read the section entitled Final Film Format p 26 for information regarding film mounts and sleeves Color Monochrome Film Fi...

Page 25: ...f varies somewhat between manufacturers and between individual products For this reason the CanoScan FS2710 has to utilize a color correction process to reproduce colors correctly This process is conducted automatically by the CanoScan FS2710 auto color balance function Color Positive Film Positive film reversal film reproduces the colors on film as they are on the photographic subject so that the...

Page 26: ...e sleeve or slide mounts IX240 film is normally developed in the cartridge format eliminating the need to specify a format The CanoScan FS2710 accepts 35 mm film sleeves and slide mounts and IX240 film slide mounts and cartridges for scanning Select any of these four formats to suit your convenience Film Type Final Film Format Formats Accepted by the CanoScan FS2710 Sleeve o Slide Mount o Sleeve x...

Page 27: ...etal parts of the back panel Ensure that you wipe these parts with a dry cloth if they should get wet Do not wipe the equipment with an extremely wet cloth and do not spray cleansers or water directly onto it There is a risk that liquids could enter the interior and degrade image quality or cause malfunctions or accidents Never apply alcohol thinners or benzene to the equipment These substances ma...

Page 28: ...ns cleaning cloth Do not wipe forcefully Strong wiping will damage the film Never apply water alcohol thinners benzene or other chemicals to the film These substances will cause the emulsion to peel or alter or dissolve the film Dusty Film Hold the film lightly by the edges and remove the dust with a blower brush Never apply alcohol thinners benzene or other chemicals to film ...

Page 29: ... 52 78 seconds Switchable IX240 Positives 10 15 20 seconds Switchable IX240 Negatives 10 20 30 40 60 seconds Switchable Effective Scanning Area 35 mm Film 24 0 x 36 0 mm 1 mm IX240 Film 17 4 x 31 3 mm 1 mm Focal Modes Auto Manual Prescan Speed 7 seconds 175 dots per inch positives Magnification 5 200 Interface SCSI II Interface Connectors Half Pitch 50 Pin Power Supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Maximu...

Page 30: ...ormat 26 G General Handling Precautions 8 H High Impedance Interface Cables 14 I Insertion Arrow 12 21 IW 50 Film Viewer 12 19 IX240 Film 12 19 24 26 Film Cartridge Removal 23 M Monochrome Film 24 Mounted Slides 18 Mount 26 N Negative Film 25 O Open Lever 12 20 Orange Mark 12 17 P Placement Precautions 6 Positive Film 25 Power Cord Socket 11 Indicator 11 Supply Precautions 7 Switch 11 R R Position...

Page 31: ... Please note that scanning copyrighted materials including documents and images without permis sion from the copyright holder is prohibited by law except for personal or household use 5 Portions of this guide are reproduced herein with the permission of Abode Systems Incorporated Trademark Acknowledgment Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated IBM IBM PC AT Series are tradem...