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Table of contents Quick Scanning Guide iii 1 Introduction System requirements 1-3 Technical Support 1-4 Registration card 1-4 Unpacking 1-5 2 Setup and use The scanner and accessories 2-1 Positioning the scanner 2-3 SCSI guidelines 2-3 SCSI ID numbers 2-5 Installing a SCSI adapter in a PC 2-6 Connecting the scanner to your computer 2-6 Diagrams of various SCSI configurations 2-8 Turning on the scanner 2-9 Using the film carriers 2-10 Inserting the carrier into the scanner 2-14 Removing the carri
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3 Care and maintenance Maintenance 3-1 Troubleshooting 3-2 Limited One Year Equipment Warranty 3-3 Service 3-3 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 3-4 Radio and television interference 3-6 Appendix A: Specifications A-1 Index I-1 © Copyright 1996 Polaroid Corporation All rights reserved. ii
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Quick Scanning Guide Use this guide as a quick reference for scanning. For details, see the pages indicated. See page: 2-6 1 Install a SCSI host adapter card in your computer (PC-compatibles only). 2-5 2 Change the SCSI ID number of the scanner, if necessary. The factory setting is 5. 2-6 3 With all equipment turned off, connect the scanner to your computer using the SCSI cable provided. If the scanner is the last device in the chain, use a terminator at the scanner. 2-9 4 Plug the power c
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1 I n t ro d u c t i o n The Polaroid SprintScan 45 multi-format film scanner allows you to capture and convert film images into electronic files that you can edit and incorporate into your documents and presentations. The scanner can be connected to a Macintosh computer, or an IBM-compatible computer with a SCSI host adapter installed (see page 2-6). For Macintosh users, the SprintScan 45 is shipped with a soft- ware plug-in that allows you to acquire images in any Adobe PhotoShop plug-in compl
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Scanning modes The digitized images can contain up to 4000 dpi (dots per inch) of image information. Color is achieved with a tri-color CCD in combination with a cold cathode fluorescent light source. Two modes are available: • 8-bit mode: Each dot can be represented by an 8-bit RGB code per color, resulting in 256 levels of gray, or 16.7 million colors. The original is scanned at 12-bits per channel, and the results are optimized to 8-bits per channel to produce a 24-bit RGB image. • 12-bit mo
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System re q u i re m e n t s Macintosh systems •A Macintosh Quadra or PowerPC computer. •System 7.1 or higher is required; System 7.5 is recommended. •16MB of RAM is required; 32MB or more of RAM is recom- mended. •An 8-bit (or better) color monitor is required; a 24-bit color monitor is recommended. •At least 20MB of free hard disk space is required; a 2GB hard disk is recommended. •A removable storage device is recommended. PC systems •Microsoft Windows 3.1 (DOS 5.0) or higher, or Windows 95
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Technical Support Hardware support If you need additional help with your Polaroid SprintScan 45 scanner, call us toll-free from within the continental United States at 1-800-432-5355, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern Time. We offer a variety of Customer Support Services; call us for details and applicable fees. You may also write to Electronic Imaging Technical Support, Polaroid Corporation, 565 Technology Square 3B, Cambridge, MA 02139. In Canada, call toll free at 1-800-268-69
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U n p a c k i n g The SprintScan 45 scanner is a precision instrument. Handle it as carefully as you do your hard drive. Save the protective packing materials and carton in case you need to move or ship the scanner. If you are missing any of the following components, contact your dealer immediately. a Scanner b Power cable c This manual d Pass-through terminator e SCSI cable (25-pin to 50-pin) f Film carrier for 4x5 film 1 1 g Adapter for 120 film, 2 /4 x 2 /4 in. h Adapter for single 35mm slid
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2 Setup and use The scanner and accessories a Power/Ready indicator lights b Film carrier slot c Carrier access door 2-1
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Rear panel a Air intake d Power connector b SCSI ID switch e SCSI connectors (25, 50) c Power switch Accessories a 4x5 carrier e Magnets for c and d b Four-slide film carrier f Single 35mm slide adapter 1 1 c 2 /4 x 2 /4 in. film adapter g 35mm slide spacer 1 3 d 2 /4 x 2 /4 in. film adapter 2-2
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Positioning the scanner Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface, free of vibration. Leave at least 2 inches (50mm) of space around all sides and the top of the scanner for adequate ventilation, and leave room at the back to reach the power switch on the rear panel. Caution: As with any highly sensitive optical equipment, vibrations or bumping the scanner during use may result in picture defects. Locate the unit where it will not be disturbed during use. SCSI guidelines About SCSI chains The
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The SprintScan 45 scanner is unterminated. If it is the last device in the chain, add a terminator. See the illustrations on pages 2-9–2-10. Powerbook note: According to Apple Computer, even though this computer has an internal hard disk, you should treat it as an unterminated device. This means that you must have two terminators on the SCSI chain. Apple also advises that if you have only one device connected to a Powerbook, you must have two terminators on this one device. Refer to the documen
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SCSI ID numbers WARNING: TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO YOUR HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE, READ THIS SECTION BEFORE TURNING ON YOUR SYSTEM. Each device on a SCSI chain must have a unique SCSI ID number from 0 to 6. The Apple Macintosh always uses SCSI ID number 7. The Macintosh internal hard drive usually uses SCSI ID number 0 or 1. The SprintScan 45 scanner is set at the factory to SCSI ID number 5. If this number con- flicts with your hard drive or any other device on your SCSI chain, you must change either t
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Installing a SCSI adapter in a PC If you are using a PC-compatible computer, you must have a SCSI host adapter installed in your computer for connection to the scanner. We recommend an Adaptec SCSI host adapter. Before connection, be sure the settings are correct; check the documentation for your adapter. The SprintScan 45 scanner is compatible with most Windows ASPI-supported adapters (such as Adaptec). For detailed information about installing the card, refer to the instructions provided wit
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The second port (25-pin) can be used to connect another SCSI device to the chain, using another SCSI cable. 3 Terminate the signal at the last device in the chain. If the scan- ner is the last device, connect the terminator provided to the 50-pin port. Then connect the SCSI cable to the terminator (picture 3). Be certain to use only SCSI-specified cables for all connections in the chain. For details, see pages 2-8–2-9. 3 The diagrams on the following pages will serve as a reference to correct S
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Diagrams of various SCSI configurations The following diagrams illustrate different configurations. Find the appropriate configuration for your hardware, and follow the connection diagram and instructions. Note: The shorter the SCSI chain, the better it will work. Use SCSI cables that are only as long as necessary. The chain may 1 not exceed 19 /2 ft. (6m) total. Scanner is the only SCSI device The hard disk of the computer is internally terminated. Therefore, you need to add the terminator to
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Scanner and another unterminated device Place the scanner at the end of the chain and use the termina- tor provided. Do not add any additional terminators. If one external device has an internal terminator, see the previous example. Use only approved SCSI cables. Tu rning on the scanner 1 With the scanner off, plug the power cord provided into the scanner (picture 4), and then into an appropriate grounded outlet. The scanner can operate over a voltage range from 100 to 240 VAC. 2 Turn on the sc
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Using the film carr i e r s The four-slide 1 With the text facing up and the hinge at the top, open the film carrier carrier flat as shown (picture 5). 2 Place up to four mounted 35mm slides in the spaces provid- ed. Be sure the slide mounts fit properly in the recessed areas. The images should be right-side up and right-reading as you do so (picture 6). The emulsion side will face down. 3 Close the carrier carefully. 5 6 The 4x5 carrier 1 To unlock the carrier, squeeze the two halves of th
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2 Open the carrier flat. Insert a 4x5 chrome or negative so that the left edge is against the positioning pins (picture 8). Position the film so the image is right-reading and right-side up (emulsion-side down). Note: The emulsion side is the dull side. 3 Close the carrier. Squeeze the carrier at the bottom edge and turn the knob to lock it. 8 Setup and use 2-11
