Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner 7
Unpacking the Scanner
1 Open the packing box and take out all the items carefully.
2 Check each item to make sure that there is no visual defect.
3 Check with your packing list if something is missing.
If something is missing, contact your dealer or Agfa service represent ative.
4 Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials from the scanner.
" Note: Keep the packing materials to protect the scanner for later transport.
Unlocking the Scanner

Autolock

The scanner's optical carriage contains all optical components and r ides back and forth during the
scan. An unlocking foot at the bottom of your Arcus 1200 holds the carr iage in place during
shipment. The scanner will automatically be unlocked when you place t he scanner on a flat
surface.
" Note: When you pull the scanner of the table, the scanner will automatic ally be locked. This
will protect the scanner's optical assembly from possible damage.

Unlocking the Transparency Unit (TPU)

To scan negatives, transparencies or slides you use the transparenc y unit (TPU) of your Arcus
1200. The TPU of your scanner is locked. You have to unlock this TPU bef ore you can use it.
1 Open the TPU of the scanner.
You can see the unlocking screw at the inside of the TPU.
2 Take a coin and turn the screw a quarter counterclockwise.