MAGNUM Operators Guide
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1. Host Computer C The Scanner is not the last device on the SCSI bus Must be Switch 4 must be OFF terminated SCSI SCANNER SCSI CD ROM Host Computer Note If the scanner is connected to an existing SCSI controller in the PC that is used together with an internal SCSI device f ex a hard disk make sure that the on board SCSI termination is removed before attaching the scanner Please refer to the documentation for the internal device for instruction 6 8 Installation Troubleshooting and Test Controls switches 5 6 7 and 8 Switch 5 SCAN SCSI SCSI connectors OA amp OB No synchronous transfer Disables SCAN SCSI synchronous transfer mode reverts to asynchronous transfer Only use this mode for testing as it slows down the scanner Switch 6 COPY SCSI SCSI connector 1 No synchronous transfer Disables COPY SCSI synchronous transfer mode reverts to asynchronous transfer Only use this mode for testing as it slows down the scanner Switch 7 Force boot start up If a malfunction occurred during an update of the scanner firmware this switch forces the scanner into firmware boot mode enabling you to download the firmware again Switch 8 Continuous test mode The continuous test mode is only used for maintenance and the scanner is inaccessible2. Important For normal scanning make sure that none of the troubleshooting and test control switches are on 6 5 Installation Verification Turn on the power to the computer and the scanner If you have not yet done so install the Scanner Maintenance Software and copy scanning applications JETimage WlDEimage or WiIDEcapture on your PC Follow the installation instructions supplied with each item Start up the maintenance software Start Programs Scanner Maintenance The program will detect your scanner if it is installed correctly and display an introduction to the maintenance wizard Otherwise a message will inform you that your scanner could not be detected If this is the case turn off power to all connected devices and reboot the system You can also verify correct setup and configuration through JETimage or WIDEimage These programs will detect your scanner and display the model ID in the Scanner Setup dialogs Insert a doument and Installation 6 9 perform a simple scan by hitting the Scan button WIDEimage or Copy button Jetimage 6 6 Preliminary Maintenance Once you have setup your scanner and verified your installation it is important that you run your first maintenance session before working with the scanner Shipping and transportation of your scanner from the factory may have affected the camera positions and it would be a good idea to align the cameras and then color calibrate Follow the instruct
3. The scanner is set as SCSI Device no 2 from the factory SCSI device no Switch combination SCSI device no 0 ON ON ON SCSI device no 1 OFF ON ON SCSI device no 2 ON OFF ON SCSI device no 3 OFF OFF ON SCSI device no 4 ON ON OFF SCSI device no 5 OFF ON OFF SCSI device no 6 ON OFF OFF SCSI device no 7 OFF OFF OFF Factory Default SCSI built in active termination switch 4 Your scanner has a built in active SCSI termination that works better than a passive terminator at the device s high transfer rates The built in active termination for the SCAN SCSI bus is enabled by setting switch 4 on the SCSI switch to ON and disabled by setting it to OFF The COPY SCSI bus has only one connector and will therefore always have active termination on If the scanner is the last device on the SCSI bus make sure the built in active SCSI termination is turned on If the scanner is not the last device make sure switch 4 is turned off see following illustrations Important Never set switch 4 to ON and use a terminator block at the same time Installation 6 7 The following 3 scenarios show how to terminate the SCSI bus correctly A The Scanner is the only external device on the SCSI bus Switch 4 must be ON SCANNER Host Computer B The Scanner is the last device on the SCSI bus Switch 4 must be ON SCSI SCSI SCANNER CD ROM
4. inches or millimeters Measurements are also given in scanner units The top ruler corresponds to right side aligned original feeding Below the ruler are marked common original sizes for guidance with optional centered feeding Insertion alignment of originals right side aligned or centered is operator selectable from the WIDEimage scanning software Center feeding is often preferable as the original is positioned symmetrically on the feed rollers during scanning The Scan width measured in inches mm or scanner units is likewise set from WIDEimage Figure 5 1 Original Insertion Slot and Rulers 5 2 Original s Insertion Slot The following table shows some of the most common drawing standard widths and the corresponding scan width settings in inches mm and scanner units bd Original Drawing Standard Width _ Minimum media size of scanner 6 0 152mm _ 2 0 A Size letter and approx A4 40 C Size and approx A2 170 430mm D Size 22 6 0 Approx A1 and approx D Size 25 4 646mm AO Portrait 841 mm 33 1 840mm 8 0 E Size and approx AO 340 662mm 11 0 AO Landscape 2A0 468 1189mm __ Maximum Media size of scanner 51 5 19100mm A1 594mm 23 3 b92mm The originals width can be measured with the original inserted into the scanner using the ruler printed on top of the Original Insertion Slot on the MAGNUM Color Scanner
5. 2 0 su 8 5 Operator Panel and Indicators 4 1 4 Operator Panel and Indicators The MAGNUM Color Scanner Operator Panel layout shown overleaf is divided into two keys and four indicators The two operating keys are positioned at the bottom The Paper Reverse key C and the Paper Feed Forward key A with a Ready indicator B attached There are three indicators at the top Power on D Wait E and Diagnostic F The function of the keys and indicators are as follows 4 1 Paper Feed Forward Key amp Ready indicator WG Insert the drawing face down into the scanner s Insertion Slot the green Ready indicator B turns ON when the drawing is correctly positioned e Now press the Feed Forward key A and the drawing moves into the start of scan position if auto load is selected in WIDEimage loading will take place automatically e he Ready indicator stays ON signifying that the scanner is ready to be controled from the computer e During scanning the Ready indicator will blink e At end of scanning the Ready indicator will stop blinking and again turn ON signifying that scanning can be repeated from the computer or else terminated by pressing the Paper Feed Forward key to eject the drawing from the scanner e Pressing the Paper Feed Forward key during scanning stops the scanning process and feeds the original as long as the key is pressed 4 2 Paper Reverse Key The Reverse key stops the current scanning proc
6. EMC Directive and Council Directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive Year in which the CE Marking was affixed 1999 Allered 001013 Jorgen Rasmussen Director of Development ud aa f Place and date Name of authorized person Signature uth person B Regulations 9 3 Supplementary Information Warning This is a class A product a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures C License 10 1 10 Appendix C Program License Agreement You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before opening the diskette package Opening the diskette package indicates your acceptance of the terms and conditions If you do not agree with them you should promptly return the package unopened and your money will be refunded Contex provides this program and licenses its use You assume responsibility for the selection of the program to achieve your intended results and for the installation use and results obtained from the program License 1 You may use the program on a single machine 2 You may modify the program and or merge it into another program for your use on the single machine 3 You may copy the program into any machine readable or printed form for backup or modification purposes in support of your use of the program on the single machine 4 You may not use copy modify or transfer the program or any copy modificatio
7. Utility Select Programs gt scanner Maintenance to start the Maintenance Wizard The wizard will guide you through Camera Alignment Stitching and Calibration Click the Next button in the welcoming dialog to proceed with Camera Alignment 4 Insert the Maintenance Sheet The sheet s printed side must be inserted face down Align the midpoint arrow with the scanner s midpoint arrow and feed the chart into the scanner ee 5 Load the alignment status for Camera A The scanner will immediately start scanning the chart and display the alignment status for the first camera Camera A The Alignment status can be judged by the evenness of the horizontal line The scanner will automatically continue loading fresh views of the alignment status until you are finished You can click with your mouse on an area in the view to zoom in on the alignment line if necessary Use the Toggle Zoom button to change between zoom levels Click Next to start scanner calibration LS View View C J View D 7 6 Maintenance 6 Use the arrow indicators to adjust the camera The wizard shows you how to adjust the current camera The arrow on the left shows you which direction to turn the screw with your screwdriver Red arrows indicate that you are far from your target and can make large turns of the screw Green arrows indicate that you are close and should make very delicate turns for fine adjustment Turn the screw as i
8. X 1 7 s KX KK KK KKK KOK KKK KKK KK X X XX X XX 8 1 8050 800 X 2 5 s KK KKK XX XX XXX XXX XX X X X XX X X X B Regulations 9 1 9 Appendix B Regulations 9 1 FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 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 with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 9 2 9 2 EC Regulations B Regulations DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name Manufacturer s Address declares that the product Category Model Type Product Names CONTEX A S Svanevang 2 DK 3450 Allered Denmark Wide Format Color Scanner FA67A FSC3050 MAGNUM FSC6050 MAGNUM FSC8050 MAGNUM conform to the following standards EMC Safety EN55022 1998 Class A EN61000 3 2 1995 A1 A2 Class A EN61000 3 3 1995 EN55024 1998 EN60950 1992 A1 1993 A2 1993 A3 1995 A4 1997 following the provisions of Council Directive 89 336 EEC
9. can manually set and control sharpening softening and blurring filters giving you rich possibilities for combining effects to obtain perfect enhancement results For example you may have an image with details such as text or lines you wish to sharpen But if the image also contains large concentrated areas of colors or graytones sharpening will make unwanted noise to appear in the scanned image By using the sharpen filter together with the blur filter you can obtain the desired sharpened edges without creating the unwanted noise Both filters can be set at different levels for ultimate control of effects The B W Copy Normal scanning mode incorporates 2D Auto edge enhancement with automatic on the fly sharpening of your image 3 8 Resolution in all modes The distance both horizontal and vertical between each pixel at resolutions representatively used is 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 MAGNUM Color Scanner resolution is setable in 1 dpi increments from 50 to max scanner resolution 800 or 600 dpi The resolution in dpi is always set from the WIDEimage or JETimage interface 3 4 Operating Modes The following table shows the number of pixels RGB triplets per line resulting from various combinations of resolution and scan width on the side aligned ruler In the table su stands for scan units found on your ruler Scan Width 11 8 su 50 0
10. described here require that you have installed the Maintenance software that came with your scanner 0 Scanner should be warm Make sure that the scanner has been turned on for at least one hour prior to calibrating Slight light intensity changes and camera shifting can occur just after turning the scanner on and the warm up time will ensure that light conditions and camera heights have stabilized 2 Start calibration in the scanner maintenance wizard Normally you will enter the steps for calibration directly from Camera Alignment Stitching through the Scanner Maintenance Wizard If you have just aligned the cameras then leave the Maintenance Sheet as it is in the scanner and press Next However if you have terminated the program before calibrating start the Scanner Maintenance utility insert the Maintenance Sheet and select the Skip to Calibration option 7 8 Maintenance 3 Calibration Press the wizard s Next button to start the Basic Calibration process Color Calibration follows immediately after The wizard will inform you when Calibration is complete and instruct you to remove the Maintenance Sheet 4 Wrapping up Calibration completes the maintenance process Remove the Maintenance Sheet from the scanner Return the sheet its protective cover and then place it the storage folder otore the folder in a dry place and out of direct light 7 4 Camera Out of Light Error The camera out of light error is shown by simultan
11. either black 1 or white 0 depending on whether its gray level is below or above the threshold Both fixed level and 2D Adaptive thresholding are supported 3 6 B W Copy Modes The copy modes incorporate Dual 2D Adaptive processing with different combinations of ADL Error Diffusion Halftoning 2D Background suppression 2D Auto edge enhancement and 2D Adaptive thresholding The copy modes are ideal scanning wide format documents that are intended for re printing The ADL Error Diffusion Halftoning supports visibility of graytones in printed output by adding toned shades of gray in regions between black and white The copy modes are described in the table below Copy Mode Image Processing B W Copy Adaptive B W Copy Photo ADL Error diffusion halftoning 2D Auto edge enhancement 2D Adaptive background suppression ADL Error diffusion halftoning 2D Adaptive thresholding 2D Adaptive background suppression ADL Error diffusion halftoning Halftone copy to print of all normal originals Halftone copy to print of Sepia Blueprint and other originals with heavily distorted foregrounds and backgrounds where the shades making up the image noise are close to the shades making up the image s data and hard to differentiate Halftone copy to print of continuos shades of gray such as in photos Operating Modes 3 3 3 7 2D Sharpening 2D Softening and 2D Blur Through the WIDEimage and JETimage applications you
12. questions concerning this Agreement you may contact Contex You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement understand it and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions You further agree that it is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement oral or written and any other communications between us relating to the subject matter of this Agreement CONTEX D Safety 11 1 11 Appendix D Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save instructions for later use Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner A Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface stand cart or table Serious damage can be caused if the unit falls B Turn off all power to the unit before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning C The scanner should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company D The scanner is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug This plug will fit only into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If the plug does not fit the outlet contact your 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 persons will walk on the cord F If an extension
13. use Photoshop s wide range of image manipulation options just as if you had opened an image file from your hard disk GSRecapture Wide Format Scanning Software for direct scanning into AutoCAD 2000 on Windows platforms WIDEcapture for AutoCAD is a compact application designed to interface your Wide Format Scanner with the advanced CAD software AutoCAD 2000 When you install this plug in software a new menu item called Scanned Raster Image is entered in the Insert Menu on your AutoCAD interface Selecting this item activates a Wide Format Scanning interface that contains all the features known from the WIDEimage Scan Screen including the split preview screen and special tool buttons WIDEcapture for AutoCAD Operating Modes 3 1 3 Operating Modes The MAGNUM Color Scanners work in six basic operating modes e 24 bit RGB color mode e 8 bit indexed color mode e 8 bit feature extraction color mode e Graytone mode 256 graytones e B W modes bitmapped 2 level and 2D adaptive e B W Copy modes with Dual 2D Adaptive processing 3 1 RGB mode Full 24 bit true color mode for 16 8 million colors 3 2 Indexed color mode An effective method for scanning documents that display a limited range of colors is to map true colors to a selected color palette The palette is automatically generated by an adaptive color optimizing pre scan of the original The scanner on board color transformation to a 16 or 256 color palette
14. MAGNUM 8050 6050 3050 Wide Format Color Scanner Operator s Guide contex com SCANNING TECHNOLOGY Internet info http www contex com Contex document no MAG USM 001 1 1 Copyright Contex A S April 6 2001 No part of 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 permission of the publisher Contex A S reserves the right to modify the information given in this publication without prior notice The Contex scanner products are covered by one or more of the following patents 5 117 295 5 377 020 5 502 578 5 640 465 5 642 207 other patents pending in the US and elsewhere Preface The MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner provides a complete solution for scanning drawings maps and pictures for use with Color reproduction Color Copying CAD GIS DTP and Archival programs This guide explains how to operate and maintain your Wide Format Color Scanner It assumes basic knowledge of your computer and operating system and does not repeat material from their documentation SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS e PCor supported workstation e The SCSI interface kit matching your workstation e Scanner Maintenance Kit that came with your scanner e JETimage or WIDEimage software for activating and controlling your scanner RELATED PUBLICATIONS The OPERATIONS GUIDE which came with your
15. Then you just enter your measurement in the width setting box in WIDEimage s scanning setup dialogs Original s Insertion Slot 5 3 5 2 Scanning Thick Media scanning needs are not always limited to convenient paper thin media Many industries such as reprographics and GIS will find the need to digitize or copy images printed or pasted on thicker media such as cardboard foamboards gatorboards etc To support such needs the MAGNUM color scanner allows you to easily change the insertion slot space on your scanner from 0 to 15 mm 0 to 6 in steps to fit to the thickness of the original thus adding an extra dimension to scanning possibilities To change the insertion slot space open the Original Insertion Slot cover and slide the media thickness adjustments found at each side to the same setting The media thickness can be set in the following steps corresponding to the indications on the right and left adjustment sliders Maximum Thickness 0 Normal Position 2mm 0 08 4mm 0 16 6mm 0 24 8mm 0 32 10mm 039 6 J 14mm 0 55 15mm 0 60 5 4 Original s Insertion Slot 5 oijoooooo o C Se oe oe 3 NooOooc0cG5riInnzo UO zz OmozmA nm y O LN Q Figure 5 1 Media Thickness Settings The normal position Step 0 2mm 0 08 is detected by a sensor in the scanner Auto
16. adjustment of the scanner s light profile stitching etc only takes place in this position With extended media thickness positions the last performed auto adjustment is stored and utilized This means that you should from time to time return to the normal position and especially when turning the scanner on to allow it to auto adjust The normal position also gives the highest scanning speed In the extended media thickness positions scanning speed is automatically reduced Heavy cardboard foamboard etc require lower scanning speeds to omit start stops caused by the media s low flexibility Thick stiff originals will rest on top of the scanner rollers and thus raise a small distance over the glass plate which can lead to changes in the stitching of images at points between the cameras overlapping or missing pixels The stitching parameters can be modified in the WIDEimage Scanner Setup dialog The modified stitching setup is only active in the extended media thickness positions not in the normal position where the standard stitching setting is used To modify the stitching insert a thick original in the scanner scan with WIDEimage and check the result in the viewer for overlapping or missing pixels in the camera transition areas Then adjust the value in Original s Insertion Slot 5 5 the WIDEimage Scanner Setup dialog Repeat scanning and adjustment until the effect is minimized The modified stitching parameters will automatical
17. balanced stabilized fluorescent lighting and individual adaptive light compensation on each pixel The three MAGNUM models include the following features FSC8050 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner up to 800 dpi scan resolution at all original sizes in 24 bit RGB color feature extracted or indexed graytone and raster modes Digital Image Processing includes 2D Sharpening and softening Color Feature Extraction 2D Adaptive Thresholding and ADL copying with grayshades Scanning Speeds 200dpi 2 5 sec 300dpi 1 7 sec and 400dpi 1 3 sec FSC6050 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner up to 800 dpi scan resolution at all original sizes in 24 bit RGB color feature extracted or indexed graytone and raster modes Digital Image Processing includes 2D Sharpening and softening Color Feature Extraction 2D Adaptive Thresholding ocanning Speeds 200dpi 1 7 sec 300dpi 1 3 sec and 400dpi 1 0 sec FSC3050 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner up to 600 dpi scan resolution at all original sizes in 24 bit RGB color feature extracted or indexed graytone and raster modes Digital Image Processing includes Color Feature Extraction 2D Adaptive Thresholding ocanning Speeds 200dpi 1 3 sec and 300dpi 1 0 sec and 400dpi 0 8 sec All three MAGNUM models support Connection to up to two computers simultaneously via dual ultrafast SCSI Interfaces allows attachment to both a color copy system and a scan to file system without mov
18. computer The JETimage or WIDEimage USER s GUIDE The README TXT file on the distribution diskettes Use your text editor to look for latest news and updates Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 System Overview 2 1 Software 3 Operating Modes 3 1 RGB mode 3 2 Indexed color mode 3 3 Feature extraction classified color mode 3 4 Graytone mode 3 5 B W modes 3 6 B W Copy Modes 3 7 2D Sharpening 2D Softening and 2D Blur 3 8 Resolution in all modes 4 Operator Panel and Indicators 4 1 Paper Feed Forward Key amp Ready indicator 4 2 Paper Reverse Key 4 3 Power On Indicator 4 4 Wait Indicator Warm Up 4 5 Diagnostic Indicator 5 Original s Insertion Slot 5 1 Rulers 5 2 Scanning Thick Media 5 3 Removing the Original Pressure Platen 6 Installation 6 1 Set up the scan station 6 2 Smart Card 6 3 Install Maintenance software and Drivers 6 4 Connection through the SCSI interface 6 4 1 Step 1 Install the SCSI host adapter board 6 4 2 Step 2 Install the SCSI driver software 6 4 3 Step 3 Connect the scanner to the PC 6 4 4 Step 4 Set the scanner DIL switches 6 5 Installation Verification 6 6 Preliminary Maintenance T Maintenance 7 1 Cleaning the Scan Area 7 2 Camera Alignment 7 3 Calibrate the Scanner NNNN o9oooooogooo PAQA PAKRHDHKRHR QQgogggogo NN gt Ne a OMDRWWBWNASBB2 EB OWA EB NNN gt gt a WBWNNHNAABAAB ha a 7 4 Camera Out of Light Error 7 8 8 Appendix A MAGNUM specifications 8 1 9 Appendi
19. cord is used with the scanner make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension card ampere rating Also make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes G Slots or openings in the cabinet at the back or bottom are provided for ventilation This ensures reliable operation of the product and protects it from overheating These openings must never be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked Avoid placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar soft surface as this may block the openings This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided H Never push objects of any kind into the scanner through cabinet slots since they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Avoid any possibility of spilling liquid of any kind on the scanner 11 2 D Safety I Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself Opening or removing those covers requiring tools may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing in those compartments to authorized service personnel J Unplug the scanner from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel under the following conditions e Wh
20. eement 10 1 Ready indicator 4 1 ISUlGT rere obruti Loue 5 1 eri MT c 11 1 Scanner DIL switch 6 4 SCSI 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 SCSI Termination UTEM 6 7 SMart Gard eseni 6 1 6 4 Wait Indicator Warm up 4 3
21. en the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed e If liquid has been spilled into the scanner e Ifthe scanner has been exposed to rain or water e f the scanner does not operate normally when operating instructions are followed then adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual Improper adjustment of controls other than those mentioned in this manual may result in permanent damage and will at best require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore this product to its normal operation e f the scanner has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged e f the scanner exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 2 12 Appendix E Index Aerosol cleaners 11 1 Camera out of Light error 7 10 Device number 6 4 Diagnostic Indicator 4 3 EC Regulations 9 2 FCC Regulations 9 1 modii Mem or ak PN 9 2 Grounding type power outlet 11 1 Installation 6 1 Installation verification 6 3 Liquid cleaners 11 1 Operating Modes 3 1 Operator Panel 4 1 E Index Paper Feed Forward Key 4 1 Paper Reverse Key 4 1 Power On indicator 4 1 Power source 11 1 Program License Agr
22. enance 1 3 5 Replace the pressure platen Lift the pressure platen into its original position Press down on the metal safety buttons to let the two sliders move back and lock the platen into place Close the scanner cover 6 Keep out dust and reduce maintenance time Cover your scanner with the plastic dust cover when not in use Caution Make sure the scanner power is OFF when using the scanner dust cover 7 4 Maintenance 7 2 Camera Alignment Height alignment and stitching Camera alignment tools Adjustment Chart 3C Kit Screwdriver scanner Maintenance Software 0 The Scanner should be warm Make sure that the scanner has been turned on for at least one hour prior to camera alignment Slight light intensity changes and camera shifting can occur just after turning the scanner on and the warm up time will ensure that light conditions and camera heights have stabilized 1 Remove the front streamer The camera alignment holes are behind the front streamer Lift the end and pull the streamer out along its slot _ d 3 E niil cite 2 Locate the adjustment holes The scanners cameras are labeled from the scanner s right edge with letters A B C etc The B camera is fixed and serves as the reference point for aligning the other cameras You align a camera by turning its adjustment screw through the hole in front of the camera as described below in steps 3 to 7 Maintenance 7 5 3 Start the Scanner Maintenance
23. eous blinking of both the Diagnostic and Warm Up Wait indicators The camera out of light error occurs when one of the CCD cameras moves out of range and it does not receive enough light to function optimally This could happen while making camera adjustments or during transportation of the scanner The Wait Warm Up indicator will Show which camera is out of light by the how many flashes per period it makes The camera is indicated by the following with A as the leftmost camera and D the rightmost Camera A 1 flash per period Camera B 2flashes per period Maintenance 7 9 Camera C 3 flashes per period Camera D 4 flashes per period Before proceeding with the CCD camera height adjustment do the following for the camera out of light 1 Turn the height adjustment screw eight turns clockwise Turn the scanner power off and then on If the error still shows turn the height adjustment screw sixteen turns counterclockwise 3 Turn the scanner power off and then on If the error still shows call maintenance to adjust the camera Note Camera B is not user adjustable After clearing the Camera out of light error you have to perform the CCD Camera Height Adjustment as described previously and then calibrate A Specifications 8 Appendix A MAGNUM specifications MAGNUM X050 Models Maximum Resolution dpi Variable resolution setting from 50 dpi in one dpi increments Scan Speed 400dpi Turbo 24 bit RGB scans D
24. ess and reverses the original while the key is pressed 4 2 Operator Panel and Indicators 4 3 Power On Indicator b Lights when the scanner is ON and is receiving power 4 4 Wait Indicator Warm Up Q Lights when the scanner power is turned on and stays on during the internal diagnostic and stabilization phase Keyboard input is prevented during this time The Wait Indicator Flashes if auto adjustment of the scanner s light profile stitching etc has been suspended for about two hours This may happen when operating the scanner in Extended Thickness mode over an longer period of time In these cases the Original Pressure Platen should be returned to the NORMAL position for a short while to trigger the scanner s auto adjustment routine 4 5 Diagnostic Indicator Flashes if an error is detected by the built in diagnostic Simultaneous flashing by both the Diagnostic and the Wait Warmup indicators may mean that the scanning area needs cleaning see Chapter the Maintenance for instructions on cleaning the scanning area Operator Panel and Indicators 4 3 Figure 4 1 Operator Panel Original s Insertion Slot 5 1 5 Original s Insertion Slot 5 1 Rulers The Original s insertion slot shown below is marked with a measurement ruler on top The ruler can be slid out and flipped over to select change your preferred measurement units
25. greatly reduces the data volume increases scan speed and minimizes disk storage requirements by only requiring 4 bit or 8 bit per color pixel compared with 24 bit in true color mode 3 3 Feature extraction classified color mode Real time color classification mode sorts the observed color features in the document into a set of color categories by on board mapping through a classified color LUT Look Up Table The classified color LUT is generated by the user through the tools in WIDEimage and then downloaded into the scanner The user only has to create the LUT once for a whole class of documents The scanner on board color mapping through a 256 classified color LUT greatly enhances clarity and quality of duplicated faded or printed color dithered documents It improves details in complex maps or drawings increases scanning speed and minimizes disk storage requirements 3 2 Operating Modes 3 4 Graytone mode In Graytone mode the actual graylevel of each pixel is scanned 256 levels are recognized corresponding to 1 byte 8 bits per pixel This results in graytone files that are 8 times larger than uncompressed files scanned 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 mode 3 5 B W modes In this mode the MAGNUM Color Scanner outputs each scanned pixel as a single bit
26. her on a sturdy table or the specially designed stand alone floor stand The specially designed floor stand is required for mounting the optional Copy Kit PC and Screen holders Make sure there is enough space behind the scanner to allow the media to run out Thick stiff media requires space that is at least as large as the media length Slots or openings in the cabinet at the back or bottom are provided for ventilation This ensures reliable operation of the product and protects it from overheating These openings must never be blocked or covered by placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar soft surface Your scanner should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register You should not place the scanner in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 6 2 Smart Card Check that the scanner Smart Card is correctly installed contact side downwards and corresponds to your scanner model You will find the omart Card in the small drawer labeled PUSH behind the scanner front streamer remove the streamer to access the drawer The scanner will only function correctly when a Smart Card is inserted Notice that the SCSI DIP switch controls are in the Smart Card drawer oetting the DIP switch controls is described under the sections for SCSI installation 6 3 Install Maintenance software and Drivers You are now ready to install the setup controls and maintenance utilities for your scanner In
27. igital Image Processing Dual 2D Adaptive enhancement processing ADL error diffusion halftoning 2D Sharpening and Softening 2D Blur filter Color Feature Extraction 2D Adaptive Thresholding HW Image processing feature embedded in the scanner s hardware SW Image processing feature emulated in WIDEimage JETimage Scan Modes 24 bit color 8 bit Feature Extraction indexed color 8 bit graytone with 256 gray levels Copy modes with ADL Error Diffusion halftoning 1 bit Black amp White line mode Color Adjustment 3x3 matrix multiplier Independent RGB tone curves Gamma Independent black and white point setting Sensors Qudruple tri linear color CCDs 21 400 pixels RGB triplets 36 bits of color data capture Media and Scan Width Media Width 6 0 to 51 5 1310mm Scan Width 50 Inches 1270 mm Media Thickness Up to 0 6 15mm Dimensions 61 4 wide x 7 3 high x 18 3 deep 1560 x 185 x 465 mm Weight 65 kg Interface Dual Ultrafast SCSI Light Source Color matched fluorescent lamps Optics Torsion stabilized for portability Power 110 220 240V 60 50 cs 180W Scanner Maintenance Kit Maintenance Software Maintenance Sheet Instructions Optional Interface Kit WIDEimage Software SCSI Interface Card Optional Copy Kit JETimage BASE copy software Mount for touchscreen and PC Optional Floor Stand with Document Basket 3050 600 X 1 3 s KK KKK KKK KOK KKK KKK KKK X XX X KX 6050 800
28. ing cables Scanning area sized from A5 up to larger than landscape AO E size 50 wide 1270mm Media width 6 to 51 5 152 to 1310 mm Media length not limited System Overview Media thickness up to 0 6 inch 15mm supports originals mounted on cardboard foamboard gatorboard etc Color is captured at 36 bits for maximum color precision passing the best 24 bits of color data to the computer to enhance color fidelity and capture of subtle color changes Variable resolution settings in one dpi increments for perfect matching your scan to your current applications and original image Individual tone adjustment for each color channel RGB by its three loadable color tone tables gamma and independent user controllable lack point correction Color and Monochrome 2D sharpening and softening filters provide enhancement of fine details and reduction in moire effects when scanning halftone originals Color calibration to international standards with the ANSI IT 8 color reference card delivered with the scanner thus improving long term stability of scanner color balance linearity and chromaticity The MAGNUM canners fully support Color Management Systems CMS by the international standard ICC profile International Color Consortium Kodak Agfa Apple Microsoft Adobe etc Color feature extraction by built in real time hardware without additional scanning time overhead Extracts features from drawings and maps enhance
29. ions described under the chapter on Maintenance in this Operators Guide Maintenance 1 1 7 Maintenance Regular scanner maintenance is a sure way to minimize costly downtime The three routine maintenance procedures cleaning camera alignment and calibration will improve image quality and reduce your service costs The three functions are closely entwined and they should all be performed in a maintenance session starting with cleaning the scan area and ending with calibration The reason for this is simple If you clean the glass or adjust the cameras then you will have changed conditions in the scanning area and will need to calibrate in order to readjust black white and color interpretation This works the other way as well scanner calibration must always be preceded by cleaning and camera alignment to get reliable calibration results The tools for scanner maintenance including the alignment and calibration charts were supplied with your scanner The Scanner Maintenance CD ROM that came with your scanner contains wizards that will check your scanner and guide you through the steps for perfect scanner camera alignment stitching and calibration Please install the Scanner Maintenance program from the CD ROM before continuing with the steps below It is a good idea to run through the maintenance procedures when you setup your scanner for the first time 7 1 Cleaning the Scan Area The glass plate and white platen 0 Turnthe scan
30. k and white JETimage copy software is available in two editions JETimage BASE and JETimage PRO The application is designed to interface your Contex Scanner with a wide range of popular printers for large format copying JETimage is a powerful professional tool enabling easy production of vivid high System Overview 2 5 quality color corrected copies and also exploits the scanner s monchrome enhancement features for demanding black and white copy assignments JETimage can come with both touch screen and conventional mouse keyboard interfacing The PRO edition enables Copy to File and Print From File features accounting Paneling and Nesting WIDEcapture for Photoshop 7 A e Wide Format Scanning Software for Macintosh and Windows as a Plug in for Adobe Photoshop WIDEcapture is a compact application designed to interface your scanner with advanced graphics software on an Apple Macintosh or Windows based platform The application is developed for usage with Adobe Photoshop a leading image software application among graphics professionals The software is designed as 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 s plug in folder and just select the application through Photoshops File menu WIDEcapture imports images from the scanner into the Photoshop image editor You can then
31. les How to set up the SCSI interface Setting up the SCSI Interface requires the following steps Each step is described in detail in the following sections 1 Install the SCSI host adapter board into an empty slot in PC 2 Install the SCSI driver software that came with the Interface kit Connect the scanner to PC 4 Set scanner DIL switches if the default settings require changing o Set scanner DIL switch 4 termination properties Installation 6 3 6 4 1 Step 1 Install the SCSI host adapter board 1 2 Set the PC system unit power switch to OFF Set any external device power switches to OFF such as printers displays etc Unplug the PC system unit and all other devices from the wall outlet Remove the cover of your computer to expose the expansion slots Align and insert the SCSI host adapter board into an empty slot Use the expansion slot panel screw to secure the host adapter to the computer frame 6 4 2 Step 2 Install the SCSI driver software SCSI driver installation will be dependent on your windows operating system Follow the instructions for your operating system described in the driver documentation that came with your interface kit 6 4 3 Step 3 Connect the scanner to the PC 1 Be sure to disconnect the power cable from the scanner If power runs through the scanner at this point it may damage your SCSI host adapter The SCSI connectors are accessed from the back of the scan
32. ly be selected when in one of the extended media positions scanning of thick originals can be distorted when the front edge meets the exit rollers or the trailing edge leaves the entry rollers To omit this the leading and trailing edges are by default skipped when in one of the extended media thickness positions Leading trailing edge skipping can be turned off through the WIDEimage Scanner Setup dialog To facilitate scanning of thick originals in the extended media thickness positions it is important to insert the original center aligned and to help support the original during scanning This should be done both at the entrance side and the exit side of the scanner 5 6 Original s Insertion Slot 5 3 Removing the Original Pressure Platen To remove the original pressure platen fixture when cleaning the scanning area press down the platen fixture while sliding the left and right sliders towards the middle of the scanner until the metal safety buttons on each side of the scanner pop up This allows you to fully disengage the platen from the scanner and lift it out To reinsert the original pressure platen reverse the above procedure 2 2 1 jer tq att ok ek ak O NAJO 190 3 NAO reDoz omuozmMA rm Figure 5 2 Slider in the exit position Installation 6 1 6 Installation 6 1 Set up the scan station Your Wide Format Scanner should be placed eit
33. m defects in materials and work manship under normal use for a period of one 1 year from the date of delivery to you as evidenced by a copy of your receipt Limitations of Remedies Contex s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be The replacement of any diskette not meeting the Contex Limited Warranty and which is returned to Contex or an authorized Contex dealer with a copy of your receipt or If Contex or the dealer is unable to deliver a replacement diskette which is free of defects in materials or workmanship you may terminate this Agreement by returning the program and your money will be refunded 10 2 C License In no event will Contex be liable to you for any damages including any lost profits lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use such program even if Contex or an authorized Contex dealer has been advised of the possiblity of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you General You may not sublicense assign or transfer the license of the program except as expressly provided in this Agreement Any attempt otherwise to sublicense assign or transfer any of the rights duties or obligations hereunder is void This Agreement will be governed by the laws of Denmark Should you have any
34. n or merged portion in whole or in part to another party except as expressly provided for in this license If you do so you terminate your license Term The license is effective until terminated You may terminate it at any time by de stroying the program together with 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 destroy the program together with all copies modifications and merged portions in any form Limited Warranty This program is provided as is without warranty of any kind either stated or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the program is with you Should the program or hardware provided with the program prove defec tive you and not Contex or an authorized dealer assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair or correction Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties so the above exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Contex does not warrant that the functions or the operation of the program will be uninterrupted or error free However Contex warrants the diskette on which the program is furnished to be free fro
35. ndicated and continuously check your screen as fresh views of the alignment status are loaded Make sure you let the wizard update the screen between each turn of the screw The camera is aligned when the arrow turns to a green checkmark 7 Move on to the next camera Select Next in the wizard and repeat the step above to align the cameras The Wizard will take you through each of the scanner s cameras until they are aligned Note Camera B is static used as a reference for the other cameras and will be bypassed by the wizard 8 Stitching The wizard immediately starts the stitching process when you click Next after aligning the last camera The process is fully automatic and you do not have to do anything but wait for it to finish after which you have the option to check the results for each camera 9 Replace the front streamer After performing Camera Alignment and Stitching leave the Maintenance Sheet in the scanner It will be used for Camera Calibration in the next step Maintenance 1 7 7 3 Calibrate the Scanner Basic and color calibration Calibration tools Basic Calibration Sheet IT8 Color Calibration Sheet and Maintenance Software OO the scanning area and align the camera Before you calibrate make sure that you have gone through the first two C s of maintenance Cleaning the scan area and Camera Alignment An unclean scanning area or unadjusted cameras will give you imprecise calibration results The steps
36. ne mode 2 4 System Overview 2 1 Software WIDEimage WIDEimage The WIDEimage scanning software offers optimal support for your scanner This efficient tool is designed specifically for your scanner and gives you access to all the scanner s built in features The program produces a multitude of industry standard color graytone and B W output image file formats compatible with CAD GIS Raster Editor Raster to Vector Digitize Overlay Color reproduction and copying RIP and Archiving programs for Editing Storing Conversion and Print Plot of scanned drawings maps etc to be used with Graphics art Reprographics CAD GIS DTP and Color Copying systems WIDEimage supports electronic Rotation and Alignment as well as Converting Viewing Zooming and Printing of scanned originals With WIDEimage s Feature Extraction tools you can automatically generate and edit color look up tables for downloading into the scanner s built in feature extraction engine The intuitive user interface includes Color Wheel and Color Histogram views tools for merging marked or similar colors Explode Color removing marked similar or minor colors Insert Color and Import Colors JETimage This copy program is built to satisfy the needs of scanning and copy professionals and designed on the basis of their experiences and specific daily problems It enables users to make large format copies in vivid colors quality enhanced graytones and crisp blac
37. ner and found underneath the left side when facing the back There are two SCSI scan connectors SCAN SCSI 0 A and SCAN SCSI 0 B The COPY SCSI connector 1 is only used when a separate Copy PC configuration is attached simultaneously with the Scan to File PC SCAN SCSI Connect the SCSI cable that came with your scanner to one of the two SCSI connectors 0 A or 0 B The extra connector is for only for daisy chaining another device to the system After the SCSI cable has been inserted in the connector the power cable can be inserted into the scanner and plugged in 6 4 Installation COPY SCAN SCAN AUX SCSI SCSI SCSI 1 0 A O B 6 4 4 Step 4 Set the scanner DIL switches The DIL switches are used for setting up of the scanners SCSI connection ports and for selection of the scanner test mode and the scanner forced boot start up mode The DIL switches are set from the factory to default settings that apply to most common configurations so usually you will not have to change them Best scanning performance is obtained with only one device on the SCSI bus However if your configuration requires more than one device on the bus you may need to change the DIL switch settings The factory default DIL switch settings and the DIL stitch Value table are shown on the following page Use the table and the following instructions for each switch to determine your DIL switch settings if you need to change them Before proceeding with setti
38. ner power off and disconnect the power plug R 1 Open the scanner cover Place your fingers just inside the insertion slot and flip the cover upwards to expose the scan area Maintenance Remove the pressure platen Press down on the platen as you pull the left and right sliders towards the scanner s center until the metal safety buttons on each side of the scanner pop up Use the two handles to lift out the pressure platen as soon as you feel the sliders disengage Gently wipe the glass plate Clean the glass with a lint free cloth and a mild streak free glass cleaner Dry the glass completely using a separate clean dry lint free cloth like the one provided with the maintenance kit Caution do not use abrasives acetone benzene or fluids that contain these chemicals Do not spray liquids directly onto the scanner glass plate or anywhere else in the scanner Clean the white platen The white scanning area background platen is on the backside of the pressure platen you removed in step 3 Wipe the white metal area and the white nylon rollers with a lint free cloth and a mild streak free glass cleaner Apply the cleaner to the cloth and then wipe the platen s smooth metal and the nylon rollers surface Dry the platen and rollers completely using a separate clean dry lint free cloth like the one provided with the maintenance kit Caution do not use abrasives acetone benzene or fluids that contain these chemicals Maint
39. ng the switches you must turn the scanner power off Removing and inserting the Smart Card see below while power is on can damage the scanner Installation 6 5 You will find the DIL switches in the small Smart Card drawer labeled PUSH behind the scanner front streamer To access the switches remove the streamer push the drawer inwards and release so it pops open and remove the Smart Card Figure 6 1 Access the DIL switches Important Remember to reinsert the Smart Card when finished setting the DIL switches and before turning power on SCSI DIL switch Factory Default Setup OFF ON SCSI Device Address 1 gm SCSI Device Address 2 g SCSI Device Address 3 B SCAN SCSI 0 A amp 0 B Termination 4 B SCAN SCSI 0 A amp 0 B No Synchr Transfer 5 g COPY SCSI 1 No Synchr Transfer 6 3X Force Boot Start up 7 g A3 NH Test Mode 8 6 6 Installation Device number setup switch 1 2 3 Make sure the power to the computer and the scanner are OFF when setting the SCSI device number as the switch settings are only read from the scanner DIL switch during the scanner s power up You can set up the SCSI device no for the scanner to any unused SCSI device no The combination of the three SCS Device Address switches determines the scanners device no To set the SCSI device no to the one required you simply set the switches 1 2 and 3 to the combination of ON OFF values specified in the table below
40. of scanned colors to match those containing information in the scanned original The built in dedicated Color feature extraction hardware and high speed Digital Image Processing DIP performs image enhancement in real time The unique built in Area Diffusion Logic ADL on with the FSC8050 scans and prints even the most demanding B W and graytone documents with all shades of gray intact at high speeds The MAGNUM Oolor Scanners are designed to work with many types of scanning applications including Reproduction Large Format Color Copying CAD Computer Aided Design Mapping GIS Geographic Information Systems DTP Desk Top Publishing and Archival The ultrafast industry standard SCSI I F and WIDEimage or JETimage software gives you full control over all of the scanner s special scan modes and features The WIDEimage and JETimage software is 1 2 Introduction available in WINDOWS 98 WIDOWS 2000 WINDOWS NT editions for PC workstations The Wide Format MAGNUM Color Scanners are produced by Contex the leading manufacturer of large format scanners with many thousands of installations worldwide ENIM t gt bes o vi a 2b zu e ON e gt sid r jo Lodi Figure 1 1 MAGNUM Color Scanner System Overview 2 1 2 System Overview The MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanners incorporate four 5350 RGB triplet pixels tri linear color CCD cameras 21 400 RGB triplets and have color
41. s clarity and quality of duplicated faded or printed color dithered documents and improves details in complex maps or drawings System Overview 2 3 PC or WORKSTATION INKJET MAGNUM COLOR SCANNER PRINTER PLOTTER WI DEimage Large format full color Scanning Image Enhancement output copying to ink jet Color Feature Extraction plotter supported by Conversion De speckling JETimage or third party De skewing Rotation amp Alignment software RIPs Viewing and Zooming File Formats more than 50 selectable including Color Formats TIFF JPEG PCX BMP RAS RTL Figure 2 1 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner System Overview e The MAGNUM color scanners are also fully functional monochrome scanners providing clean crisp scans from even poor quality drawings blueprints etc Image processing and enhancement options include 2D Adaptive Thresholding Photo mode histogram analysis on line threshold variation on line de skewing and de speckling for high quality raster scans The FSC8050 also supports monochrome copying maintaining shades of gray with its advanced Area Diffusion Logic ADL e Scanning modes 16 million colors 24 bit RGB 8 bit and 4 bit indexed color 8 bit and 4 bit feature extracted color 8 bit graytone B W raster fixed 2D Adaptive threshold and black white dithered photo mode FSC8050 in addition has Area Diffusion Logic ADL grayto
42. sert the Maintenance CD and click the relevant installation option s Follow the instructions on your screen Be sure to refer to the separate driver documentation and READ ME files for last minute updates instructions on installation of drivers 6 2 Installation 6 4 Connection through the SCSI interface SCSI stands for Small Computer System Interface and is pronounced skuzzy It s a standard for connecting peripherals to your computer via a standard hardware interface which uses standard SCSI commands SCSI is an advanced interface that offers a level of performance expandability and compatibility unmatched by other current PC interfaces In order to put together a PC with a SCSI interface for your scanner you ll need e ASCSI host adapter board also called a SCSI controller e SCSI driver software e ASCSI cable The interface kit contains all you need to get your SCSI interface up and running A SCSI cable is supplied with your scanner The interface kit contains detailed documentation for installing the SCSI host adapter board and the SCSI driver Note If your PC already has a built in SCSI board you might be able to use that instead However for best performance we strongly recommend that you use the board and driver delivered with the Contex Interface Kit Regulatory Notice This product has been tested to comply with the EMC Standards EN55022 and FCC Part 15 To maintain compliance only use shielded SCSI interface cab
43. x B Regulations 9 1 9 1 FCC Regulations 9 1 9 2 EC Regulations 9 2 10 Appendix C Program License Agreement 10 1 11 Appendix D Important Safety Instructions 11 1 12 Appendix E Index 12 2 Introduction 1 1 1 Introduction The Contex MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanners are cost effective solutions for large format high volume color scanning This guide applies to the following models e FSC8050 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner scans originals up to 50 Scan Width and up to 800dpi resolution Includes hardware supported ADL and 2D Sharpen and Soften filters e FSC6050 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner scans originals up to 50 Scan Width and up to 800dpi resolution Includes hardware supported 2D Sharpen and Soften filters e FSC3050 MAGNUM Wide Format Color Scanner scans originals up to 50 Scan Width and up to 600dpi resolution The MAGNUM s 50 inch super wide imaging area handles large color posters maps photos and drawings and is compatible with wide inkjet printers The MAGNUM can take originals of up to 0 6 inch 15mm thick such as foamboards gatorboards etc These scanners meet your entire wide format scanning needs in photo realistic colors high quality grayscale and crisp clear black and white The MAGNUM Color Scanner together with a large format ink jet printer forms the perfect large format digital copier Embedded on the fly color feature extraction provides fast and easy classification and reduction
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