Setting up the scanner, Environmental requirements

Setting up the scanner

Environmental requirements

Set up the scanner in a location that fulfils the following requirements:

•Keep the scanner away from sources of heat, such as direct sunlight or a radiator. Warm temperatures will degrade the quality of your scans - for best results, work in a cool environment.

•The scanner must be operated away from sources of strong electromagnetic inter- ference. Although the scanner complies with all regulations governing electromag- netic immunity and every reasonable step has been taken to make the unit immune to electromagnetic interference, it is still a precision electronic device and therefore strong radio waves could interfere with your scans.

•The surface on which the scanner is placed must be stable and free from vibrations. If the scanner is shaken or moved while scanning, your results may be affected.

•If the scanner has been in a colder environment (e.g. outside or in storage) just be- fore set up in a warmer room, then wait about two hours before using it - otherwise, condensation may form, which will prevent the scanner from operating correctly.

•Avoid using the scanner in areas where there is a high level of dust.

Electrical requirements

The Flextight power supply requires a mains voltage of between 100 and 240 V AC at a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. This is within the normal wall-socket power standards of most countries. Do not attempt to use Flextight with any power source outside the specified range. The scanner and all devices attached to the scanner (computer, moni- tor, FireWire devices, etc.) must be grounded (i.e. use a three-point electrical connec- tion). Note that the power supply may emit a low hissing sound when plugged in but not connected to the scanner. This is normal and will not damage the power supply or scanner.

Installation procedure − FireWire interface

Proceed as follows:

1.Place the scanner on a table near your computer with the front facing away from you. Make sure that the location you choose meets all environmental and electrical requirements.

2.When using a FireWire interface connection, it is not necessary to switch of your computer and other connected units. Connect a FireWire cable from one of the FireWire connectors on your scanner (see Back Panel on page 6) to either the com- puter’s FireWire connector or to a free FireWire connector on any other FireWire device already connected to your computer.

3.Connect the round connector from your power supply to the power supply socket on the back of the scanner (see Back Panel on page 6).

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the wall socket you are planning to use meets the electrical requirements outlined earlier. Plug the Flextight X1 / X5 power supply into a wall socket. Note that the power supply may emit a low buzzing sound when plugged in. This is normal and will not damage the power supply or scanner.

4.Turn the scanner around so that the front is facing you.

5.Your system is assembled. Turn on your computer and install the FlexColor image scanning software.