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Apple 1230, 627 user manual Installing the Scanner Software, About the disks

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3 Installing the Scanner Software

3 Installing the Scanner Software

This chapter tells you how to install the software you need to use the Apple

Color OneScanner. You’ll find instructions for

minstalling the Apple OneScanner Dispatcher application and related software

minstalling the Apple Color OneScanner plug-in module for use with a compatible graphics application

massigning the Xerox TextBridge application for use with the scanner software

minstalling Kai’s Power Tools and Convolver plug-ins from MetaTools (plug-in filters which come with the Color OneScanner 1200/30)

About the disks

To install the scanner software, you need the disks that came with your scanner (in the accessory kit). You should have two disks: OneScanner Dispatcher Disk 1 and Disk 2. These disks contain

mthe Installer, a system program you use to install everything you need to use the scanner

mthe scanner driver

ma Read Me file, which provides information available too late to be included in this manual, and the SimpleText application program for viewing the Read Me file

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Apple 1230, 627 user manual Installing the Scanner Software, About the disks

Contents

Color OneScanner AppleUser’s Manual for the Color OneScanner 600/27 and 1200/30 K Apple Computer, Inc Contents 2 Setting Up the Scanner1 Welcome 4 Scanning Images 3 Installing the Scanner Software5 Editing Scanned Images Dispatcher CommandsTroubleshooting IndexScanner Maintenance Communications regulation information FCC statementRadio and television interference DOC statement VCCI statementviii Communications Regulation Information 1 Welcome What you need to know System requirementsDispatcher Commands In this manualSetting Up the Scanner Installing the ScannerTroubleshooting In the appendixesTechnical Specifications Technical features of the Apple Colorm safely using your scanner 2 Setting Up the Scannerm connecting the scanner to a Macintosh computer m plugging in the scanner and switching it onChoosing a SCSI cable Unpacking the scanner and accessory kitTo use a different arrangement configuration To connect the scanner directly to the MacintoshTo connect the scanner at the end of a SCSI chain Environmental considerations Choosing the right locationCarrying the scanner Safety precautionsPower cord socket Apple Color OneScanner at a glanceSCSI connector small SCSI connector large On/off switchLocking and unlocking the scanner Setting the SCSI ID number and termination About the SCSI ID numberYou may not need this step. You can skip this topic if About SCSI termination Connecting the scanner to your Macintosh3 Gently tighten the thumbscrews on the cable Connecting the SCSI cableYou’re now ready to attach the power cord Follow these steps to connect the scanner directly to your computerConnecting the power cord Switching the power on Switching the power onWhere to go from here Important safety informationPage About the disks 3 Installing the Scanner SoftwareInstalling the scanner software A status box keeps you informed of progress during installation Installing the plug-in module for use by other applications Assigning the Xerox TextBridge 3.0H application to the Dispatcher The Dispatcher window opens on the Macintosh desktop Setting up ColorSync 26 Chapter Installing Kai’s Power Tools and ConvolverWhere to go from here Will you be using the scanner only for images?4 Scanning Images Preparing originals What you can scanAligning a single original Aligning bound originals Removing and replacing the scanner cover Opening the OneScanner Dispatcher application Buttons How the OneScanner Dispatcher application is organized34 Chapter Drag-and-drop iconsScanning with automatic settings The Apple Color OneScanner dialog box opens Preview of the scan Preview area 5 Click PreviewNote These adjustments take extra time and won’t work with all images The scanner scans the original Saving a scanned image Windows BMP A format commonly used on MS-DOS and MS-Windows computers For photographs, full-color art, or grayscale art, choose Photograph Assigning a fax application to the DispatcherFaxing or printing directly from the scanner For text and simple line drawings, choose Text/Line Art5 Click Fax or Copy Opening a saved image from an archive2 Click Archive Printing or faxing a saved image from an archive Renaming a saved image in an archiveThe image is sent to the printer or fax application Unassigned drag-and-drop icon Adding your own drag-and-drop applicationsYou can now use the icon to drag and drop scanned images Scanning directly into a graphics application 2 Choose the application’s Acquire command1 Open the application you want to use 4 Click Preview, and change scanner options if necessary 5 Click ScanSelect a portion of the preview image and then click Scan Scanning with custom settings Setting the resolutionThings to think about when you set the resolution For this output device Recommended resolutions for maximum efficiencyRecommended scanning resolutions Set the scanning resolution atChanging the tone brightness and contrast BrightnessContrast The Tone dialog box appears Changing the threshold m If you want to customize the threshold settings yourself, you can Changing image size and ruler units Viewing and changing image size dimensionsChanging the ruler units Viewing image file sizeCopyright regulations USA Page m use the tools to edit your images 5 Editing Scanned ImagesThis chapter tells you how to m open a saved image and show the editing tools62 Chapter Opening a saved image1 Double-click the OneScanner Dispatcher icon 2 Click Image Edit3 Open the folder that contains your saved images 4 To open the image document, double-click an image nameClose box Scroll bar Resize tool Image-editing overview Tool paletteBrush palette Color palette Showing and hiding the palettesRegular shape Selecting images2 Drag the lasso to trace an area around the shape you want to select Irregular shapeWhole image 1 Click the lassom Click the tool to make it active Using the tools to edit an imageUsing a tool Moving a selectionFilling a space with color Zooming inErasing a selection Adding textSpray painting Drawing linesCloning Painting with brushesIn the example, you’d click a point in the shrubbery Smudging Copying, cutting, or deleting a selection Copying within an image documentCopying and pasting into another application Undoing an action Zooming in and outCutting Editing Scanned Images Inverting an image from positive to negativeTo invert an image m Open the image and choose Invert from the Image menuAdjusting the brightness and contrast Changing the color balance Sharpening an image Amount The amount determines what percentage of change will occur. The default setting is 50 percent. Increase up to 100 decrease down to 1. A higher percentage makes the effect stronger 2 Choose the units you want to use from the Units pop-up menu Resizing an image1 Open the image and choose Resize from the Image menu Pop-up menu1 Select the area you want to remain in the image Cropping an imageTo crop an image The area around the selection is deletedFlipping an image Rotating an image 1 From the Image menu, choose an option from the Rotate pop-up menu3 Type the number of degrees you want and click OK Setting the image depth Setting ColorSync preferences 88 Chapter Changing the way you view an archiveTo change the view 1 Open the archive you want to look at6 Scanning Text 90 Chapter Scanning a text document into the TextBridge application3 Click Scan to open the Apple Color OneScanner dialog box Moving a text image to the TextBridge application Drag the text image to the TextBridge icon The TextBridge dialog box opens4 Click Go 5 See your TextBridge manual for information about the next stepsConverting a text image into an HTML document 7 Dispatcher Commands m provides a quick reference for advanced usersThe chapter is organized by menu 96 Chapter File menuOpens the Apple Color OneScanner dialog box New ScanNew Image Dispatcher CommandsOpen Image New ArchiveOpen Archive Scan RouterClose Pop-up menu with file format choices Get InfoSave For more information, see “Saving a Scanned Image” in ChapterPrint Page SetupSave As RevertUndo Redo Edit menuPrint Archive View QuitSelect All Deselect Image menuPaste ClearInvert Zoom InZoom Out Actual SizeSharpen ResizeCrop Effects FlipRotate Image DepthHide Show Tools Window menuColorSync Preferences View ByDispatcher Image-editing toolsHide Show Colors Hide Show BrushesColor palette Brush paletteZoom Gives you a closer or more distant view of an image Page Cleaning the scanner 8 Scanner Maintenance5 Dry the damp areas with a clean, soft, dry cloth Setting up the Automatic Document Feeder 9 Using the Automatic Document FeederTo connect the document feeder 4 Close the document feeder by gently pushing it downward 3 Install the Automatic Document FeederUsing the Automatic Document Feeder Insert the metal posts into the scanner7 Switch on the scanner and then switch on your Macintosh Automatic Document Feeder at a glanceAvoid valuable documents Choosing originals to scanThese originals work best These originals may cause troubleScanning with the document feeder 5 Open the OneScanner Dispatcher if necessary Using the Automatic Document FeederDocument guide Paper-height limit markThe Apple Color OneScanner dialog opens Bypassing the document feeder Follow the path Clearing paper jamsTo clear a paper jam that occurs at the beginning of a scan Paper jams at the beginning of a scanFirst, lift the document tray Paper jams at the end of a scan1 Lift the document feeder cover, as shown Document feeder cover4 Close the document feeder cover Using the Automatic Document Feeder3 Close the document tray Document tray2 Lift the document tray to get to the jammed paper Paper jams inside the document feeder1 Lift the document feeder cover, as shown Document feeder coverFirst, lower the delivery guide sheet Then, remove the jammed paper Using the Automatic Document Feeder3 Press the two tabs below inward Tab TabChapter 5 Reinsert the delivery guide sheet6 Close the document feeder and feeder cover Raise the delivery guide sheet and insert it under the plastic flapCleaning the document feeder MaintenanceRemoving and replacing the delivery guide sheet 3 Remove the document feeder by grasping both sides of the document feeder cover and lifting upward, as shown Remove the delivery guide sheet Open the flap 5 Press the two tabs inwardTab Tab 6 Open the flap and remove the delivery guide sheet, as shown9 Replace the document feeder on the scanner Removing and replacing the paper separator the separator straight up and out of the document feeder Using the Automatic Document FeederChapter Make sure that the separator is securely in place4 Close the document feeder cover Document feeder coverSetting up the Transparent Media Adapter 10 Using the Transparent Media AdapterTo connect the adapter Diffuser Using the Transparent Media Adapter3 Turn the Transparent Media Adapter over and unlock it Press to5 Install the metal posts through the guide and into the holes 6 Close the adapterChapter Handling film Inserting film into a film guide for scanning To insert film into the film guide image should face down 3 Lift the tab and insert negatives or positives for scanningLift the tab and slide the film into the guide. TheScanning with the Transparent Media Adapter Using the Transparent Media AdapterTo scan with the adapter Transparent media alignment guide Light correction zone Top of film guideSlide the film guide under the left-hand edge of the scan bed 4 If necessary, open the OneScanner Dispatcher 5 Click Scan Choose the appropriate settingUsing the Transparent Media Adapter 3 Close the Transparent Media AdapterBypassing the adapter Maintenance Cleaning the exterior of the adapterCleaning the diffuser TroubleshootingColor quality is unsatisfactory The image is reversedm The diffuser may be dirty Appendix A Technical Specifications PhysicalTechnical Power requirements Environmentalm With the document feeder Scanning and hardware problems Appendix B TroubleshootingEverything on my monitor screen is frozen m The scanner carriage may be locked Problems with the Automatic Document Feeder Image quality problemsAppendix C Assembling a SCSI Chain About SCSI ID numbersEach device has a unique ID number About SCSI termination Factory settingFactory setting Connecting the SCSI devices162 Appendix C Assembling the SCSI chainScanner Termination Scanner is the only device connected to the MacintoshNo other external SCSI devices are set up The scanner is connected directly to the MacintoshThe scanner is at the outside end of a SCSI chain Scanner is at the end of the SCSI chainMacintosh PowerBook only All Macintosh computers except Macintosh IIfx and PowerBookThe scanner is connected directly to the Macintosh Scanner is at the beginning of the SCSI chainOther external SCSI devices are set up beyond the scanner Macintosh PowerBook onlyThe scanner is between two other external SCSI devices Scanner is in the middle of the SCSI chainAll Macintosh computers except Macintosh IIfx and PowerBook The scanner is in the middle of a SCSI chainIndex Page Page Page Page Page Page flipping inverting from positive to negative 77 opening Page X, Y 030-9440-A Apple Computer, Inc1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, California