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Scanner Specifications

Scanner type:

Flatbed, color/monochrome

Photoelectric device:

CCD line sensor

Effective pixels:

2550 dots by 3510 dots at 300 dpi, 100%

Maximum document size: 216 mm by 297 mm (8.5 inches by 11.7 inches)

U.S. letter size or A4

Scanning resolution:

300 dpi

Output resolution: 50 dpi to 1200 dpi in 1 dpi steps

Color separation: By switching light sources (R, G, B)

Reading sequence: Monochrome mode:

One-pass scanning (Dropout color selectable

from Red, Green, or Blue)

Color page sequence mode:

Three-pass scanning (R, G, B)

Color byte sequence mode:

Three-pass scanning (R, G, B)

Color line sequence mode:

One-pass scanning (R, G, B)

Size: 50% to 200% in 1% steps

Image data: 8 bits per pixel per color saved as 8 bits per pixel per color,

maximum

Brightness: 7 levels

Text Enhancement Technology: Enable/disable selectable

Halftoning process: Enable/disable selectable

3 halftoning modes (A, B, and C)

4 dither patterns (A, B, C, and D)

for bi-level data or quad-level data

(2 downloadable dither patterns)

Gamma correction: 2 for CRT display

3 for printer

1 for user-defined

Document cover

Document glass (platen)

OPERATE button

RESET button ERROR light

READY light

OPERATE light

Carriage (at home position)

Transportation screw DIP switchStorage hole Parallel port AC inlet

Storage hole Transportation screw Terminator DIP switch AC inlet

SCSI interface connectors

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Color correction: 1 type for CRT display

3 types for printer output, available in

color line sequence mode only

1 type for user-defined

Interface:

Bidirectional parallel or SCSI

Light source: Noble gas fluorescent lamps

Reliability: Main unit MCBF: 100,000 cycles of carriage movements

Dimensions and weight: Width: 297 mm (11.9 inches)

Depth: 443 mm (17.7 inches)

Height: 87 mm (3.5 inches)

Weight: about 5 kg (11.1 lb)

Electrical Specifications

100120 V model

Rated voltage: 100120 VAC

Input voltage range: 90132 VAC

Rated current: 0.5 A

Rated frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Input frequency: 49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Power consumption: Approx. 18 W (self test)

220240 V model

Rated voltage: 220240 VAC

Input voltage range: 198264 VAC

Rated current: 0.3 A

Rated frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Input frequency: 49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Power consumption: Approx. 18W (self testing)

Safety, EMI, and EMS

100120 V model

Safety:

UL1950 (+D3)

CSA 22.2 No. 950 (+D3)

EMI:

FCC 15B Class B: USA

CSA 108.8 Class B: CANADA

220240 V model

Safety: EN60950 (TV) EN60950 Nordic Deviation (NEMKO, FIMKO,

DEMKO, SEMKO)

EMI:

EN55022 (CISPR Pub 22) Class B

EMS: IEC 801-2, 801-3, 801-4

Environmental Conditions

Temperature:

Operation:

5C to 35C (40F to 95F)

Storage:

20C to 60C (4F to 140F)

Humidity:

Operation:

10% to 80%, without condensation

Storage:

10% to 85%, without condensation

Operating conditions:

Ordinary office or home conditions.

Avoid extreme dust.

Avoid operation under direct sunlight or near a strong light

source.

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Parallel Interface Specifications

Interface type: Bidirectional parallel

Data format: 8-bit parallel

Synchronization: By external strobe pulse

Handshaking: By ACKNLG and BUSY signals

Logic level: Input/output data and interface control signals are TTL-level

compatible

Connector type: 36-pin Centronics type connector

Connector pin arrangement:

Timing Charts

The figures below show the timing for the bidirectional parallel

interface as viewed from the scanner.

OUT (from scanner to computer)

IN (from computer to scanner)

Signal pin assignments

Pin

No.

Return

Pin Signal Direction Function

1 19 STROBE IN STROBE pulse to read in or send out

data. Pulse width must be more than

0.5 microseconds at the receiving

terminal.

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

DATA0

DATA1

DATA2

DATA3

DATA4

DATA5

DATA6

DATA7

IN/OUT

IN/OUT

IN/OUT

IN/OUT

IN/OUT

IN/OUT

IN/OUT

IN/OUT

These signals represent information

of bits 1 to 8 respectively. Each

signal is at a high level when data is

logical 1 and low when it is logical 0.

10 28 ACKNLG OUT About a 12-microsecond pulse. Low

indicates that data has been received

and that the scanner is ready to

accept more data.

11 29 BUSY OUT When this signal is high, the scanner

cannot receive or send data. The

signal is high:

1) during data entry

2) when the scanner is not ready

3) when the scanner has an error

1215 NC Not used

16 GND Logical ground level

17 C-GND Scanner chassis ground

18 NC Not used

1930 GND Twisted-pair return signal ground

level

31 INIT IN When this signal level becomes low,

the scanner is reset to the state

when power is turned on. This level

is usually High. The pulse width

must be more than 50

microseconds at the receiving

terminal.

32 NC Not used

33 GND Twisted-pair return signal ground

level

3435 NC Not used

36 DIR IN Low indicates the direction is input

Return Pin denotes the twisted-pair return, to be connected at signal ground level.

For interface wiring, be sure to use a twisted-pair cable for each signal, and to

complete the connection on the return side. These cables should be shielded and the

ground connected to the chassis of the host computer and the scanner.

All interface conditions are based on TTL level.

18

36

1

19

min 250 ns

(output)

min 0.5 usI

STROBE (O)

BUSY (I)

ACKNLG (I)

DATA (I) DIR (O)

(output)

min 0.5 usI

STROBE (O)

BUSY (I) ACKNLG (I)

DATA (I)

DIR (O)

min 0.5 usImin 0.5 usI

min 0.5 usI

min 0.5 usI

typ 5 usI

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SCSI Specifications

Interface type: ANSI X3.131-1986 standard

Function: The following functions are included.

BUS FREE phase

ARBITRATION phase

SELECTION/RESELECTION phase

COMMAND phase

(Logical Unit Number is fixed to 0 and

command link function is not supported.)

DATA phase

Data in phase

Data out phase

STATUS phase

MESSAGE phase

MESSAGE IN phase

MESSAGE OUT phase

ATTENTION condition

RESET condition

Electrical standard: As per ANSI X3.131-1986

ID Setting: Selectable from 0 to 7 with the rotary switch.

Connector type: 25/50-pin connectors

Connector pin arrangement:

50 pin

25 pin

Signal pin assignments The direction of signals is as viewed from the scanner.

Signal I/O Pin No. Description

50 pin 25 pin

GND 112 1425 3537 3940 42

7,9

14

16

18

24

Ground

NC 13 Not connected

DB0 I/O 26 8 Data bus 0

DB1 I/O 27 21 Data bus 1

DB2 I/O 28 22 Data bus 2

DB3 I/O 29 10 Data bus 3

DB4 I/O 30 23 Data bus 4

DB5 I/O 31 11 Data bus 5

DB6 I/O 32 12 Data bus 6

DB7 I/O 33 13 Data bus 7

DBP I/O 34 20 Data bus parity

TERMPWR 38 25 Termination power

ATN I 41 17 Attention

BSY I/O 43 6 Busy

ACK I 44 5 Acknowledge

RST I 45 4 Reset

MSG O 46 2 Message

SEL I/O 47 19 Select

C/D O 48 15 Control/Data

REQ O 49 1 Request

I/O O 50 3 Input/Output

Initialization

The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of

conditions) in the following ways.

Hardware initialization: When the power is turned on.

When the scanner receives an INIT signal at the parallel interface (pin 31

goes low).

When the scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal at the SCSI interface.

When you push theRESET button.

Software initialization: When the software command ESC@ (initialize the scanner) is received.

When the SCSI Bus Device Message is received.

25

50

1

26

1

1425

13

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Lights and Buttons

The scanner has three indicator lights and two buttons.

OPERATE light (green) Comes on when the scanner is turned on.

READY light (green)

Comes on when the scanner is ready to scan images. This light

flickers during scanning. When an error occurs, this light and

the ERROR light indicate the type of error.

ERROR light (red)

Indicates when an error occurs. Along with the READY light, it

indicates the type of error.

OPERATE button

Turns the scanner on and off.

RESET button

Resets the scanner after an error occurs. Pressing this button

during scanning stops the scanner and may cause an error in

the scanning software.

Scanner Errors

If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the

READY and ERROR lights show the type of error.

Error type READY ERROR

Command error On On

Interface error Off Flashing

Fatal error Flashing Flashing

Command Error

The scanner has received incorrect commands from the

scanning software.

When this error occurs, try to rescan the document. The

scanner returns to normal when it receives correct commands.

Normally you do not need to reset the scanner.

Interface Error

The interface setup is wrong, or the scanner is not properly

connected to the computer.

When this error occurs, check the interface connection. Then

push the RESET button or turn the scanner off and then back

on to reset it.

Fatal Error

This indicates one of the following problems:

One or more fluorescent lamps needs to be replaced.

The transportation screw has not been removed.

The scanner is broken.

Check that the transportation screw has been removed; then

push the RESET button. If the scanner still does not operate

properly, try turning the scanner off, wait 10 seconds, and then

turn it back on. If the scanner still does not operate properly, or

if this error occurs repeatedly, consult your dealer.

Cleaning the Scanner

To keep the scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically.

Before cleaning, unplug the power cable.

Clean the outer case with mild detergent dissolved in water.

If the document glass gets dirty, clean it with a soft dry cloth. If

the glass is stained with grease or other hard-to-remove

material, use a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth to

remove it. Wipe off any remaining liquid with a dry cloth.

Be sure there is no dust on the document glass. Dust can cause

white spots in the scanned image.

Caution: Do not scratch or damage the document glass, and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it. A damaged glass surface can decrease the scanning quality.

Never use alcohol, thinner, or corrosive solvent to clean the

scanner. These chemicals can damage the scanner components

as well as the case.

ERROR l ight

READY l ight OPERATE light

OPERATE but ton

RESET but ton

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Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or

electronic components. This could permanently damage the

mechanism and circuitry.

Do not spray lubricants inside the scanner.

Never open the scanner case.

Replacing the Fluorescent Lamps

The luminosity of the fluorescent lamps declines over time. If the

lamps break or become too dim to operate normally, the

scanner stops working and both the READY light and the

ERROR light flash. When this happens, the lamp assembly

must be replaced. For details, contact your dealer.

Caution: Users should never open the scanner case.

Information Reference List

Engineering Change Notices

None

Product Support Bulletins

None

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PL-ACTSCANII ActionScan

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