Nikon AX-210, User Manual

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Page 3: ...Nikon ScanTouch 210 User s Manual i Flatbed Scanner ScanTouch 210 User s Manual ...

Page 4: ...roduct safely please read every section where these indications are placed before beginning operation of this product These indications are also placed in the table of contents so users can find them easily Indication The indications in this manual signify the need for caution when using the products These indications are placed in sections that should be read by users before beginning operation i...

Page 5: ... 120VAC and 240VAC According to IEC 704 1 1982 the sound pressure level at the operator s position is equal or less than 70dB A Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfaltig durch Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gerauch auf Alle Heiweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu beachten Wenden sie sich mit allen Fragen die Service und Reparatur be...

Page 6: ...use harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which th...

Page 7: ...egulations ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada When Taking the Unit Out of The Country The use of this product may violate local laws and restrictions in some countries If this is the case we cannot bear any responsibility for any violations resulting from the use of this product ...

Page 8: ...ed The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be p...

Page 9: ...ion Precaution 10 3 Parts Identification 11 3 1 Inspection 11 3 2 Components 11 3 3 Main Body 13 A Closer Look 13 Rear View 14 Unlocking the Scanner 15 4 Connecting the Scanner 16 4 1 Before Connection 16 4 2 Connecting the Power Cord 17 4 3 Connecting the SCSI Cable 19 Connecting to the Macintosh computer 20 Connecting to the IBM PC AT or compatible computer 20 SCSI Chain Connection with Other De...

Page 10: ...ser s Manual viii 5 Operation 24 5 1 Turning on the Power 24 5 2 Setting a Document 26 6 Maintenance 29 6 1 Static Electricity Precautions 29 6 2 Cleaning 30 7 Troubleshooting 31 Appendix Specifications 34 Index 36 Contents ...

Page 11: ...anTouch 210 is a low priced full color flatbed scanner which can perform high resolution high speed scans The ScanTouch 210 has an optical resolution of 600 dpi x 1200 dpi and can achieve high resolutions of up to 9600 dpi x 9600 dpi through software interpolation The scanning area is 8 5 inches 216 mm wide by 11 7 inches 297 mm long enabling scanning of letter size documents The ScanTouch 210 sca...

Page 12: ...th a plug of AC 250V 15A rating NEMA 6P 15 and insulation of at least SVT type and more than AWG18 in thickness When using a power voltage of AC 125V or less Use a suitable power cord compliant with the safety standards of the country in which it is used with a plug of AC 125V 10A rating and insulation of at least SVT type and more than AWG18 in thickness Be sure that the electrical outlet of the ...

Page 13: ...ower cord be sure to touch only the plug Pulling on the cord can cause breakage and failure or electric shock The shape of the plug depends on the country of use Do not connect the power cord to an extension cord as this may cause a malfunction The shape of the plug depends on the country of use 2 Before Operating the Scanner ...

Page 14: ... scanner turn the carriage lock to the locked position to avoid damaging the internal optical assembly see section 2 5 Remarks Keep the unit horizontal with the document cover facing upward and ensure that it is placed on a flat and stable surface for use Failure may result if the unit is not used in a flat and level horizontal position 2 Before Operating the Scanner ...

Page 15: ...inside the unit If flammable objects metal or water come into contact with the interior of the unit failure fire and or electric shock may result Do not subject the unit to any strong shocks This can cause breakage and failure Do not place any heavy objects on the document setting glass or push down on the glass as this can cause breakage and failure 2 Before Operating the Scanner ...

Page 16: ...age Do not pull or bend the connecting cable as this may cause the cable to break Do not move the unit or the document while the unit is scanning as this may affect the quality of the scanned images On no account should you look at the scanner s light source during operation as this may result in eye damage Please clean the unit periodically Dust and dirt will affect the quality of the scanned ima...

Page 17: ... the power cord and the SCSI cable Contact your retailer or the Nikon sales representative in your country 2 4 Storage and Operating Locations Proper storage will ensure the long life of the unit Do not store or use where The temperature is above 95 F 35 C or below 50 F 10 C the temperature changes drastically or condensation occurs 2 Before Operating the Scanner ...

Page 18: ...8 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User s Manual The humidity exceeds 85 The unit is exposed to direct sunlight The atmosphere is excessively dusty 2 Before Operating the Scanner ...

Page 19: ...t is exposed to electrical noise and interference from other equipment nearby When installing the scanner allow plenty of space around and above the unit to ensure smooth operation When placing the unit on a table ensure that the unit does not stick off the edge 2 Before Operating the Scanner ...

Page 20: ...ttention to possible vibrations or shocks that may affect the precision equipment during transportation If transporting by air or delivery service the scanner should be packed with particular care Before securing the locking screw first switch the unit on Once the scanning carriage has automatically returned to its home position approximately 30 seconds after the unit is switched on secure the loc...

Page 21: ...e has occurred during shipment If there is any damage to the package please contact your retailer directly and do not unpack the unit 3 2 Components When you open the package check whether all the items are present If there are any missing items please contact your retailer immediately 3 Parts Identification Main body 1 ...

Page 22: ...Nikon ScanTouch 210 User s Manual 3 Parts Identification SCSI cable 1 50 pin full pitch 25 pin Power cord 1 The shape of the plug depends on the country of use User s manual s Software disk s Terminator 1 ...

Page 23: ...e on which the document or image should be placed Indicator Panel Contains Power Option and Ready indicators When you turn the power on and the test is initiated the indicators will flash once The Power indicator will then come on and the Ready indicator will blink When the test is completed the Power and Ready and Option if an option is connected indicators will glow steadily Indicator Panel Docu...

Page 24: ...urns the AC power on off Option Connector This connector is for use with a Transparency Adapter or an Automatic Document Feeder 25 pin SCSI Connector For 25 pin SCSI cable connection 50 pin SCSI Connector For 50 pin SCSI cable connection SCSI ID Selection Switch Sets the SCSI ID number Numbers 0 to 7 are shown and valid Power Switch 25 pin SCSI Connector 50 pin SCSI Connector SCSI ID Selection Swi...

Page 25: ...locking the Scanner Before turning the power on ensure that the carriage lock is in the unlocked position When transporting the scanner set the carriage lock to the locked position to avoid damaging the internal optics 3 Parts Identification ...

Page 26: ...Power OFF For an IBM PC AT or compatible in which a SCSI board has not been installed install a SCSI board as explained in the manual supplied with the board Note Make sure that the PC is powered off before installing the SCSI board When installing a SCSI board for the first time be careful not to set conflicting I O addresses interrupt numbers or graphic board DMA channels 4 Connecting the Scanne...

Page 27: ...e power cord confirm that the unit s power switch is in the off position Insert the female end of the supplied power cord into the AC inlet located on the rear panel then insert the plug into the AC power outlet The shape of the plug depends on the country of use 4 Connecting the Scanner ...

Page 28: ...t is connected to an outlet to which an electric household appliance such as a vacuum cleaner or air conditioner is connected the product may experience power source noise interference Do not connect the power cord to an extension cord as this may cause a malfunction The shape of the plug depends on the country of use 4 Connecting the Scanner ...

Page 29: ...een turned off Power OFF Connect the unit to the computer using the SCSI cable provided After attaching the connector be sure to lock it in place You can connect the SCSI cable to either of the SCSI connectors 50 pin and 25 pin on the rear panel of the unit Caution Do not touch the pins of the SCSI connector This can result in static damage 4 Connecting the Scanner ...

Page 30: ...nator between the 50 pin SCSI connector on the unit and the SCSI cable as shown below Connecting to the IBM PC AT or compatible computer When connecting the unit directly to the IBM PC AT or compatible computer connect the 50 pin connector to the computer and the 25 pin connector to the unit If the unit is the only connected SCSI device or if the unit is connected at the end of the SCSI chain atta...

Page 31: ...ch is necessary Since the terminator is built into the host computer in most cases the host computer should be at the end of the SCSI chain Some notebook computers require a terminator to be attached outside the computer please refer to the operation manual for the computer Note The SCSI cable used for SCSI connection should be of high impedance type other SCSI device other SCSI device other SCSI ...

Page 32: ...e SCSI chain If the host computer is a Macintosh the Macintosh itself will provide termination at one end of the chain If the host computer is an IBM PC AT or compatible equipped with a SCSI board the SCSI board itself will provide termination at one end of the chain Note that when a SCSI chain connection is made inside a computer the end of the SCSI device inside the computer will become the end ...

Page 33: ... other SCSI device or of the ScanTouch 210 to avoid any conflict Remarks To change the ID confirm that the scanner power is off The ID cannot be changed when the power is on Do not use SCSI ID 8 and 9 or A through F on your scanner They are for factory use only As 7 has been assigned for the CPU and 0 has been assigned to the built in hard disk for a Macintosh and 0 and 7 have also been assigned t...

Page 34: ...rn the scanner on first the other SCSI devices next and the host computer last Power OFF Power ON 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 5 Operation ...

Page 35: ...nk When the test is completed the Power and Ready indicators will glow steadily Remarks To turn the power off turn the host computer off first the other SCSI devices next and the ScanTouch last reverse order from switching on Once the power is turned off please wait five seconds or more before turning the power on again Do not turn the power off while the scanner is scanning 5 Operation ...

Page 36: ... 216mm 1 1 7 i n c h e s 2 9 7 m m For scanning transparency films for OHPs overhead transparencies place a sheet of white paper on top If the document is curled or creased make sure that it is straightened and flattened before setting it in position If the paper has staples or clips attached make sure they do not scratch the surface of the glass 5 Operation effective scanning area ...

Page 37: ...Nikon ScanTouch 210 User s Manual 27 Step 1 Open the document cover gently 5 Operation ...

Page 38: ...itioning a document that has staples or clips attached ensure that they do not scratch the surface of the document setting glass Make sure that the glass is free of dust or dirt as this may affect the quality of the scanned images When positioning a document make sure you do not touch the glass as this may affect the quality of the scanned images Step 3 Close the document cover gently 5 Operation ...

Page 39: ...nst accidental damage that can result in expensive repairs The following measures should generally be enough to protect your equipment from static discharge Discharge any static electricity that may have built up in your body by touching a grounded or antistatic surface For example touch some large metal object or the silver toned expansion slot covers at the rear of your computer s case Be sure t...

Page 40: ...is turned off and the power cord is unplugged Clean the document setting glass and document cover with a soft damp cloth and a mild detergent Note Avoid spraying the cleaning fluid directly on the glass as this may cause the liquid to penetrate the seams around the glass and contaminate the mirrors and lenses inside the scanner Please be sure to spray the liquid on the cleaning cloth and then wipe...

Page 41: ...anual If the Power indicator fails to come on Make sure the power cable is plugged into the scanner and a wall socket Make sure the power switch is on If neither of these two things is the cause of the problem please contact your dealer If the scanner lamp flickers is dim or fails to come on The scanning lamp is failing or has failed and needs to be changed Please contact your dealer 7 Troubleshoo...

Page 42: ...sers should pay special attention to the I O address setting 3 Disconnect all SCSI devices and then reconnect them one by one beginning with the scanner to identify the device that is causing the problem 4 Check the terminators and the cables If the cable and terminators are all properly installed please contact your dealer Note If you are having intermittent problems either with the link between ...

Page 43: ...re using 2 The version number of the scanner driver 3 The computer model you are using 4 All SCSI devices that you are using 5 The application software packages that you are using 6 Error codes or messages seen 7 A description of what you were doing at the time the malfunction or failure occurred 8 Other observations that may aid the technician in identifying the problem and solution 7 Troubleshoo...

Page 44: ...ixel Internal Grayscale Mode 8 Bit Pixel Internal Line Art Mode 1 Bit Pixel Scanner Settings Scaling 1 to 200 in 1 Increments at 600 dpi Resolution Highlight Shadow 255 Steps Contrast Brightness 100 to 100 Gamma Curve Downloadable Curves Analog Gamma Range 1 0 2 0 Data Output Color Mode 24 Bit Hardware 24 Bit System Grayscale Mode 8 Bit Hardware 8 Bit System Interface Built in SCSI 2 One 25 pin Co...

Page 45: ...emperature 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C Relative Humidity 10 to 85 Dimensions 13 3 W x 21 0 D x 5 7 H inches 336 x 534 5 x 144 mm Net Weight 17 4 lbs 7 9 kg Systems Supported PC and Macintosh Options Transparency Unit AT 20 Auto Document Feeder AF 10 Appendix Specifications ...

Page 46: ...ator 12 Transparency Adapter 1 Transportation Precaution 10 Troubleshooting 31 Turning on the Power 24 U Unlocking the Scanner 15 Index Symbols 25 pin SCSI Connector 14 50 pin SCSI Connector 14 A AC Inlet 14 Auto Document Feeder 1 C Carriage Lock 14 Cleaning 30 Components 11 Connecting the Power Cord 17 Connecting the Scanner 16 Connecting the SCSI Cable 19 Connecting to the IBM PC AT or compatibl...

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