Contex FSS12300, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...f this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permiss...

Page 3: ...98 Windows SE Windows ME Windows 2000 and Windows NT4 0 editions for PCs This guide explains how to operate and maintain the Full Scale Scanner It assumes a basic knowledge of your computer and opera...

Page 4: ...system and features Chapter 3 Describes the functions and the use of the Full Scale Scanner operator panel and indicators Chapter 4 Discusses the Full Scale Scanner s operating modes Chapter 5 Descri...

Page 5: ...3 5 Installation 5 1 5 1 Installation of the SCSI board in the PC 5 2 5 2 Installation Verification 5 2 5 3 Scanner DIL switch Setup 5 3 5 4 SCSI Termination on FSS Scanners 5 5 6 Maintenance 6 1 6 1...

Page 6: ...esolution FSS8300 DSP E Size A0 scanning width and up to 800 dpi resolution FSS8300PLUS DSP E Size A0 scanning width and up to 800 dpi resolution Very high scanning speed The resolutions can be set in...

Page 7: ...can be scanned allowing you to capture drawings for modification storage or transmission or to bring hard copy drawings on line The FSS scans original line art maps blueprints sepias vellum and mylar...

Page 8: ...y for enclosure in reports or documentation or you can output them to an inkjet or laser plotter for a full size copy 1 3 Desk Top Publishing Systems With the FSS you can now scan originals of almost...

Page 9: ...ngs meaning that your archives could contain several hundreds of thousands of drawings Electronically accessing viewing modifying converting and printing or plotting your drawings saves you time and m...

Page 10: ...h 36 914 mm by graytone interpolation and re sampling of the physical 16 000 pixels two cameras FSS8300PLUS DSP Up to 800 dpi resolution setable in 1 dpi increments at all original sizes 28 800 dots a...

Page 11: ...nd Zooming Fast Printing LARGE FORMAT PRINTER Contex Copy and Scanning System Copy Application Straightforward User Interface Enhancement modes for B W Sepia Photo and Normal drawings Standard Printer...

Page 12: ...hiving programs The application gives users complete control of the scanner s advanced functions from the workstation WIDEimage is a complete scanning tool that enables scanning enhancing converting v...

Page 13: ...s a plug in meaning it is a full software program that extends the functionality of the Adobe Photoshop program by enabling access to Wide Format Scanning You install the program into Adobe Photoshop...

Page 14: ...Indicator stays on lighted signifying that the scanner is ready to be controlled from the computer During scanning the Ready Indicator blinks At end of scanning the Ready Indicator is again tuned on...

Page 15: ...3 2 Operator Panel and Indicators DIAGNOSTI C WAIT POWER DIAGNOSTIC WAIT POWER 0 C A D E F B Figure 3 1 Operator Panel...

Page 16: ...ard input is prevented during this time F Diagnostic Indicator Flashes if an error is detected by the built in diagnostic If both the Diagnostic and the Wait Warm Up indicators flash then an inadequat...

Page 17: ...nt ruler from 0 to 8 5 The units correspond to the scan width setup options in the WIDEimage scanning application dialogs A a second centered ruler is positioned on top for optional centered paper loa...

Page 18: ...utions is given below 200 dpi 0 1270 mm 300 dpi 0 0846 mm 400 dpi 0 0635 mm 600 dpi 0 0423 mm 800 dpi 0 0317 mm 1200 dpi 0 0212 mm Lower and higher resolutions are also available The resolution in dpi...

Page 19: ...ing Width width Minimum media size of the FSS 6 0 152mm 1 4 Minimum Scan Width A5 6 0 152mm 2 0 A Size letter and approx A4 8 5 216mm 2 6 B Size 11 11 0 280mm 2 8 A3 297mm 11 9 302mm 3 0 Approx A3 and...

Page 20: ...in Line mode at the same resolution For example an E Size drawing scanned in Graytone mode at 300 dpi has a file size of 150 MByte compared with typical 0 4 1 0 MByte for a compressed file in Line mod...

Page 21: ...the two SCSI connectors found at the back of the Full Scale Color Scanner If the scanner is the last device on the SCSI bus turn on the built in active SCSI terminator see Scanner SCSI DIL switch setu...

Page 22: ...rame 6 Connect the SCSI cable from the FSS Scanner to the connector on the SCSI board back panel 7 Set the scanner DIL Switch as described overleaf in the section Scanner SCSI address setup For furthe...

Page 23: ...OFF ON ON X X X X X SCSI device no 2 ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF SCSI device no 3 OFF OFF ON X X X X X SCSI device no 4 ON ON OFF X X X X X SCSI device no 5 OFF ON OFF X X X X X SCSI device no 6 ON O...

Page 24: ...r tests as it slows the scanner down Switch 6 No disconnect Disables the SCSI disconnect command Use this mode only for tests as it slows the scanner down Switch 7 Force boot start up If a malfunction...

Page 25: ...is enabled by setting switch 4 on the SCSI switch to ON and disabled by setting it to OFF Note Never set switch 4 to ON and use a terminator block at the same time The following 3 scenarios shows how...

Page 26: ...must be OFF Host Computer SCSI CD ROM SCSI Must be terminated Note If the scanner is connected to an existing SCSI controller board that is used together with an internal SCSI device f ex a hard disk...

Page 27: ...the Original s Scanning Area Make sure you turn the power switch OFF and disconnect the power plug when cleaning the original s scanning area 1 Open the scanner s front cover by gently pulling at its...

Page 28: ...lines in the chart Set the application s detail window so you view the area in the middle of the overview window The detail window should show an image similar to one of the three figures overleaf 2 U...

Page 29: ...Maintenance 6 3 Figure 6 3 Height adjustment turn clockwise Figure 6 4 Height Adjustment correctly aligned Figure 6 5 Height Adjustment turn counter clockwise...

Page 30: ...procedure given above for the FSS8300 models but select a detail window centered about one quarter in from the left in the overview window Clockwise Line at Left side of Screen moves Down Counterclock...

Page 31: ...r period Camera 3 3 flashes per period Camera 4 4 flashes per period Before proceeding with the CCD camera height adjustment procedures carry out the following for the indicated camera that is out of...

Page 32: ...1200 47 25 1200 Depth 15 0 380 15 0 380 Height 7 9 200 7 9 200 Power Consumpt 130W Voltage 100 115 220 240V 50 60Hz Weight 44 kg 43 kg Light Source Stabilized Fluorescent Lamp Interface Industry stand...

Page 33: ...220 240V 50 60Hz Weight 42 kg 42 kg Light Source Stabilized Fluorescent Lamp Interface Industry standard SCSI 2 I F Graylevels Up to 256 levels recognized 1Byte 8Bits per pixel Window Scan Adjustable...

Page 34: ...recognized 1Byte 8Bits per pixel Window Scan Adjustable Horizontal and Vertical Offset and scan window size Image Processing High Scanning speed dependent on dpi setting and host Digital Signal Proces...

Page 35: ...inst harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance wi...

Page 36: ...8 2 B Regulations 8 2 EU Regulations...

Page 37: ...all copies The license will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement or if you fail to comply with any term or condition of the Agreement You agree upon such termination to...

Page 38: ...es or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or concequen tial damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to...

Page 39: ...electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat or ignore the purpose of the grounding type plug E Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate the scanner where people may...

Page 40: ...canner from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the scan...

Page 41: ...Processing 7 1 Installation 5 1 Installation verification 5 2 Interface 7 1 Light Source 7 1 Line Mode 4 1 Liquid cleaners 11 1 Media Width 7 1 Mirroring 7 1 Mylar 1 2 On line threshold 7 1 Operating...