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SnapScan™ e20
Owner's Guide
Preface
This chapter gives you information about SnapScan and about
Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner
"Preparing the Scanner" explains how to prepare your SnapScan for installation.
Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner for PC
This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your PC.
Chapter 3: Installing the Scanner for Macintosh
This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your Macintosh computer.
Chapter 4: Making your First Scan
Here you find instructions on how to place reflective originals on the glass plate of your
scanner.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
"Troubleshooting" can be helpful when you come across problems.
Appendix B: Technical Information
This appendix provides specifications for your SnapScan.
Appendix C: Regulation Compliance
This appendix gives you information about safety regulations, electromagnetic compatibility
and the declaration of conformity.
How to Use this Online
AB
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- Page 1 SnapScan™ e20 Owner’s Guide Preface This chapter gives you information about SnapScan and about Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner “Preparing the Scanner” explains how to prepare your SnapScan for installation. Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner for PC This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your PC.
- Page 2 Trademarks AGFA and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG. ScanWise and SnapScan are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V. Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Apple, Macintosh, PowerPC and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ... 5 About SnapScan ... 6 Environmental Requirements... 6 Precautions ... 7 Cleaning Your Scanner ... 7 How to Use This Online Guide... 8 How to Print This Guide ... 9 Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner... 10 Unpacking the Scanner... 11 Taking a Closer Look ... -
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Electromagnetic Compatibility... 34 Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement ... 34 Industry Canada Class A and B Label Requirements ... 34 Declaration of Conformity: SnapScan e20 ... 35 Contents... -
Page 5: Preface
Preface About SnapScan Environmental Requirements Precautions Cleaning your Scanner How to Use this Online Guide How to Print this Guide Preface... -
Page 6: About Snapscan
About SnapScan In this Owner’s Guide, the name SnapScan is used for the SnapScan e20 (unless specified otherwise). The SnapScan is a one pass flatbed color scanner with a resolution of 600 x 1200 ppi equipped with a cold cathode lamp. It is based on CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) scanning technology. -
Page 7: Precautions
Precautions For your own safety and that of your equipment, respect conscientiously the Requirements and always take the following precautions: Check frequently whether there is no overheating of the AC adapter. If you do not use your scanner for some time, pull the AC adapter cable out of the power supply socket. -
Page 8: How To Use This Online Guide
How to Use this Online Guide To … jump to another location within or outside the document jump to a topic in the document jump to the first or the last page retrace your steps in the document jump to the previous or to the next page zoom in and zoom out (control-click) on the page search for a part of a word, a complete word... -
Page 9: How To Print This Guide
How to Print this Guide Choose Page Setup from the File menu. Choose your paper format from the Paper popup menu. Select Orientation: Portrait. Click OK. Choose Print from the File menu. Preface... -
Page 10: Chapter 1: Preparing The Scanner
Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner This chapter helps you to prepare your SnapScan for installation. Unpacking the Scanner Taking a Closer Look Changing the Handle Unlocking the Scanner Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner... -
Page 11: Unpacking The Scanner
Unpacking the Scanner Open the packing box and carefully unpack all the items. Check each item to make sure that everything listed on the Packing List (printed on the box) is present. Check if there is no visible defect. If something is missing, contact your dealer. Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials from the scanner. -
Page 12: Changing The Handle
The following figure illustrates the location of the different parts at the rear of your scanner. Power connector USB Port (labeled with the USB icon ) to make a connection to your computer Changing the Handle It is possible to customize your SnapScan by changing its handle. Rotate the handle counterclockwise to remove it. -
Page 13: Unlocking The Scanner
Unlocking the Scanner Before you start using the scanner, you first have to unlock it. Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface and pull it carefully towards you until you can see the locking screw at the bottom. Rotate the locking screw in the direction of Your scanner is unlocked. -
Page 14: Chapter 2: Installing The Scanner For Pc
Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner for PC This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your PC. Minimum System Requirements Installing the Scanner Software Connecting the Scanner to your PC Installing Additional Software Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner for PC... -
Page 15: Minimum System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements A USB port A Pentium® processor A 14 inch color monitor A video card that can display a minimum of 16 bit high color 32 MB of RAM (64 MB of RAM is recommended) A CD-ROM drive Windows®... -
Page 16: Installing The Scanner Software
Note: During installation the Register ScanWise window appears. You can choose to register now or later. " Register now: If you choose to register now, the Agfa webpage opens. Here you can register on line. " Register later: If you choose to register later, you can register afterwards via Start/Programs/Agfa ScanWise/Register ScanWise. - Page 17 On line manuals and documentation Access to third-party software support sites Personalized one-to-one technical support: Agfa assists you on line if you have additional questions about technical issues. Automatic e-mail notification: Agfa notifies you immediately when new software and upgrades are available for downloading.
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Page 18: Connecting The Scanner To Your Pc
Connecting the Scanner to Your PC Caution: For your safety, use the adapter that comes with this product. Do not use any substitute. Misuse of the power adapter can cause serious damage to the product and a safety hazard while using it. -
Page 19: Installing Additional Software
Installing Additional Software If you want to use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) you will have to install Readiris Pro™. Insert the CD-ROM and follow the instructions on your screen. To install additional software, insert the Corel™ Print Office 2000 CD-ROM and follow the instructions on your screen. -
Page 20: Chapter 3: Installing The Scanner For Macintosh
Chapter 3: Installing the Scanner for Macintosh This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your Macintosh. Minimum System Requirements Installing the Image Editing Software Installing the Scanner Software Connecting the Scanner to the Macintosh Computer Installing Additional Software Chapter 3: Installing the Scanner for Macintosh... -
Page 21: Minimum System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements A USB port A PowerPC ® processor A 14 inch color monitor with thousands of colors for an accurate display of color images 32 MB of RAM A CD-ROM drive Mac ® OS 8 or higher Installing the Image Editing Software Disable the virus protection software. -
Page 22: Installing The Scanner Software
10 Follow the instructions on your screen. Note: After installation the Register ScanWise window appears. " Register now: If you choose to register now, the Agfa webpage opens. Here you can register on line. " Register later: If you choose to register later, you can register afterwards by double- clicking the ‘Product Registration’... - Page 23 On line manuals and documentation Access to third-party software support sites Personalized one-to-one technical support: Agfa assists you on line if you have additional questions about technical issues. Automatic e-mail notification: Agfa notifies you immediately when new software and upgrades are available for downloading.
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Page 24: Connecting The Scanner To The Macintosh Computer
Connecting the Scanner to the Macintosh Computer Caution: For your safety, use the adapter that comes with this product. Do not use any substitute. Misuse of the power adapter can cause serious damage to the product and a safety hazard while using it. -
Page 25: Installing Additional Software
Installing Additional Software If you want to use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) you will have to install Readiris Pro™. Insert the CD-ROM and follow the instructions on your screen. For a general overview of the possible workflows, please consult the Navigation Map, which is supplied with your scanner. -
Page 26: Chapter 4: Making Your First Scan
Note: The adjustable document cover makes it possible to scan from books and magazines. When you put a thick original on the reflective glass plate, the document cover adapts to the thickness of the original. For PC: In the Start menu, select Programs, Agfa ScanWise to open the ScanWise application. -or- For Macintosh: Go to the Agfa ScanWise folder on your hard disk and double-click Select your scanner (if needed). - Page 27 Follow the steps described in the ScanWise Guide Me mode. For more information consult the ScanWise Application Guide and the Agfa Contacts on your Agfa ScanWise CD-ROM. After installation you can access these documents via the Start menu or via the ScanWise icon on your desktop.
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Page 28: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
If ScanWise is not installed correctly, the following message appears: “The software needed to use the device SnapScan e20 cannot be found”. Re-install ScanWise. Check if the Extensions folder contains the file ‘Agfa USB e20’. This driver is necessary for detecting the scanner. (MACINTOSH ONLY) menu. - Page 29 Windows 98 fails to detect the scanner when you connect it for the first time Check if the scanner is connected with the USB cable to your computer and that the AC adapter is plugged in. It can always happen that a USB port is damaged, therefore try the other USB port of your computer.
- Page 30 You can also choose Internet Options, Programs in the Control Panel and indicate your e-mail client there. Your problem is not solved. For support issues, go to http://support.agfa.com folder on the ScanWise CD-Rom. or consult the Support file in the documentation Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
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Page 31: Appendix B: Technical Information
Appendix B: Technical Information Technical specifications are subject to change without notice. Scanner type: - SnapScan e20 Maximum resolution: - optical: - through interpolation: - Internal sample depth: Scanning speed: - line-art: - gray: - color: Maximum scanning area Lamp for reflective scanning:... -
Page 32: Appendix C: Regulation Compliance
Appendix C: Regulation Compliance Safety Regulations UL Safety Statement TÜV: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Electromagnetic Compatibility Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Industry Canada Class A and B Label Requirements Declaration of Conformity: SnapScan e20 Appendix C: Regulation Compliance... -
Page 33: Safety Regulations
The SnapScan and the AC adapter are suited for indoor use only. Do not use them outdoors. Use the Agfa supplied AC adapter only, otherwise guarantee will be voided. For the reason of safety, besides the personal maintenance mentioned in this operation manual, do not try to remove any mechanical parts or any electronic devices. -
Page 34: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Electromagnetic Compatibility SnapScan is designed to comply with: Emission EN55022, class B Immunity IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4 47 CFR, part 15, subpart B, class B Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity: Snapscan E20
Agfa SnapScan e20 Color image scanner Complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC The product SnapScan e20 complies with the following standards: EN 60950: 1992/A1: 1993 Complies with the requirements of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC The product SnapScan e20 complies with the following standards: EN 55022 class B EN 50082 –...
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