Chapter 1: Preparing the Scanner 6
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.
If something is missing, contact your dealer or Agfa service representative.
3 Remove the plastic wrapping and the packing materials from the scanner.
" Note: Save the packing materials to protect the scanner when you have to move it over
long distances.
Unlocking the Scanner
The scanner’s optical carriage contains all optical components and rides back and forth during the
scan. An unlocking screw at the bottom of your DuoScan f40 holds the carriage in place during
shipment. You have to loosen this screw before you can operate the scanner.
1 Pull the scanner carefully over the edge of the table until you can see the unlocking screw at
the bottom of the scanner.
2 Take a coin and turn the screw a quarter counterclockwise.
The screw comes loose: your scanner is unlocked.
3 Move the scanner back on your desktop. Allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) around each
side of the scanner and a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) at the rear of the scanner.