Kodak 6B7198 manual Features and Benefits

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Introduction and Overview

Features and Benefits

Features and benefits of the HR 500 Plus and Universal Film Scanners include:

•high speed and high image quality digital capture

•handling of cut negatives, mounted slides, strips, short rolls, and long roll lengths up to 200 feet (61 meters)

•compatibility with familiar software, such as

–Kodak Professional Digital Print Production Software (DP2)

–Kodak Professional HR 500 TWAIN Data Source, which can be used with any TWAIN-compliant program

•compatibility with familiar hardware, such as Kodak Professional Digital Multiprinters and Kodak Professional LED Printers

•the new DIGITAL ICE technology that corrects blemishes and defects on negatives and reduces your post-print retouching time

•the ability to store calibrations, resulting in improved workflow

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Contents Kodak Professional HR Plus and Universal Film ScannersPage Kodak Professional May Regulatory Information Hot Surface Symbol Fuse Label Electrical Hazard SymbolWarranty Period Warranty InformationMechanical Hazard Symbol Warranty Repair CoverageKodak Service Agreements LimitationsContents Contents Using This Guide About This GuideAbout This Guide How the Scanner Works Introduction and OverviewProduct Description Features and Benefits Before You Begin Action or Condition Need to Calibrate? Focus?Rear View Equipment OverviewFront View Recommended Software Requirements Recommended Configuration of the Host ComputerHost Computer Hardware Requirements Film Sizes Film Holders Provided with the ScannerConnecting and Operating the Scanner Preparing the Host ComputerConnecting the Scanner Changing the AC Input Voltage Setting and the Fuses Fuse arrow Fuse in holder Close the AC input module Attaching the Cables Starting Up the Scanner System Placing the Empty Film Holder in the Film Holder GuidePowering up the Scanner and the Host Computer Operating the Scanner Setting the Magnification and Calibrating ScannerSetting the Scan Parameters Selecting the Negative or Positive Balancing FilterRed handle is in NEG position Placing a Negative or Mounted Slide in the Film Holder Preparing a Carded NegativePreparing an Uncarded Negative Preparing a Mounted SlidePlacing the Film Holder in the Scanner Scanning a Single Frame FocusingShutting Down the Scanner Connecting and Operating the Scanner Validating the Scanner Starting the SAM Software Validating the Scanner Setting the Magnification Select a Chosen Magnification Click Do MagnificationCalibrating the Scanner Making a Test Scan Select Save image to fileMm double Autofocusing Scanning the Image Checking the ScanSet Depth to 16 Bits Set Byte Order to IBM PC Maintaining the Equipment Cleaning ProceduresCleaning the Lens Replacing the Lamp Replacement ProceduresCleaning the Light Bar Leads Replacing the Round Balance Filters Replacing the Square IR Filter Maintaining the Equipment Appendix a Using the Service and Assembly Module SAM Installing the Service and Assembly Module SAM Software Backing Up Scanner FilesUsing Operations May Setting the Magnification Performing the Functions on the Mag/Focus TabPerforming an Autofocus Setting Image Processing Parameters Using the Capture Tab Calibrating the ScannerSetting the Scan Area Scanning the Image DataUsing the Miscellaneous Tab Backing Up and Restoring Files Using the Service and Assembly Module SAM Appendix B Ordering Accessories and Supplies AccessoriesAvailable Accessories SuppliesAppendix C Scanner Specifications Site SpecificationsScanner Specifications Appendix D Using the Long Roll Accessory Installing the Software for the Long Roll Accessory Downloading the Software and Firmware fromUpgrading the Scanner’s Firmware Using the Long Roll Accessory Installing or Removing the Long Roll Accessory Overview of PartsPreparing the Scanner for the Long Roll Accessory Mounting screws Connector Guide pins Attaching the Long Roll Accessory to the Scanner Alignment block Dowel pin Long Roll Accessory Rear mounting Unlatching the Gate Actuator Latching and Unlatching the Gate ActuatorLatching the Gate Actuator Installing the Aperture Plate 120/220Removing the Long Roll Accessory from the Scanner To avoid dropping the screws inside the scannerSetting the Punch Reader Height for the Current Film Size Punch SensorsAdjusting the Core Locator Height on the Spindle Loading and Threading Film Threading the Film Setting the Punch Reader Height Click Load Film Installing the Adjustment Tool 120/220Visually Checking the Punch Reader Height Adjusting the Punch Reader Height Appendix D-1 Calibrating the Sensor Offsets Preparing and Loading the FilmSetting the Lens Magnification Set the Line Offset y to Set Pixel Summing to None Locating the First Punched Frame Type -1 in the First Punch Number fieldUsing the Long Roll Accessory Checking the Alignment and Adjusting the Sensor Offsets Set Position Button Increments to 0.05 inches Using the Long Roll Accessory Appendix D-2 Determining and Setting the Trigger Points Recording the Highest Numbers on the LEDsDetermining the Left Trigger Point Determining the Right Trigger PointSetting the Trigger Points at the Scanner Appendix D-3 Maintenance Cleaning the Punch Readers Cleaning the Rollers On the Film Controls window, click Stop Appendix D-4 Initial Setup of Sensors Resetting the Sensors to the Factory ValuesProgramming the Sensors for the Long Roll Accessory Programming the Left SensorProgramming the Right Sensor Appendix D-5 Table of Scan Area Values Appendix D-6 Film Splicing and Editing Guidelines PunchingIndex NumericsIndex Index Index