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Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual i Flatbed Scanner ScanT ouch 210 User’ s Manual[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual ii Cautions • The reproduction of all or part of this manual without our permis- sion is prohibited. • The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. • We have made every effort to produce a perfect manual, but should you find any mistakes, we would be grateful if you would[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual iii Important Safeguard • Read all of these instructions. • Save these instructions for later use. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. • When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and that have t[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual iv Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a r[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual v Notice for customers in Canada This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. When T aking the Unit Out of The [...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual vi Notice concerning prohibition of copying or reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material which has been copied or reproduced by means of a scanner may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, g[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual vii Contents 1. Overview ................................................................. 1 2. Before Operating the Scanner ............................... 2 2.1 Power Supply Precautions ........................................ 2 2.2 Handling Precautions ................................................ 4 2.3 [...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual viii 5. Operation .............................................................. 24 5.1 Turning on the Power .................................................... 24 5.2 Setting a Document ...................................................... 26 6. Maintenance ..................................................[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 1 1. Overview Thank you for purchasing your Nikon Flatbed Scanner ScanTouch 210. This manual describes the procedures for unpacking, setting up, and connecting your scanner, with emphasis on hardware use and precautions. Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure proper operation of your scanner. For an expl[...]

2 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 2. Before Operating the Scanner 2.1 Power Supply Precautions In order to use the ScanTouch 210 safely and correctly, and to prevent problems, pay careful attention to the following points: • Be sure to use an AC100V-120V/AC 200V - 240V, 50/60Hz power supply. The power cord should be changed according to th[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 3 • Do not ground the unit to a gas pipe or a water pipe. • When plugging in or unplugging the power cord, be sure to touch only the plug. Pulling on the cord can cause breakage and failure or electric shock. * The shape of the plug depends on the country of use. • Do not connect the power cord to an ext[...]

4 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 2.2 Handling Precautions • Before turning the power on, ensure that the carriage lock is in the unlocked position ( ). When transporting the scanner, turn the carriage lock to the locked position ( ) to avoid damaging the internal optical assembly (see section 2.5). Remarks • Keep the unit horizontal, wi[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 5 • On no account should you disassemble the unit. The high-voltage components inside the unit can cause electric shock. • Do not put any foreign objects inside the unit. If flammable objects, metal or water come into contact with the interior of the unit, failure, fire, and/or electric shock may result. ?[...]

6 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual • Take care not to scratch the surface of the document setting glass, as this will affect the quality of the scanned images. • Do not touch the pins of the SCSI connector, as this may result in static damage. • Do not pull or bend the connecting cable, as this may cause the cable to break. • Do not m[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 7 2.3 If Y ou Notice An ything Abnormal If you can notice unusual noise, odor or smoke, switch the unit off immediately and disconnect the power cord and the SCSI cable. Contact your retailer or the Nikon sales representative in your country. 2.4 Storage and Operating Locations Proper storage will ensure the l[...]

8 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual • The humidity exceeds 85%. • The unit is exposed to direct sunlight. • The atmosphere is excessively dusty. 2. Before Operating the Scanner[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 9 • The unit may be subjected to excessive vibration. • The unit is exposed to electrical noise and interference from other equipment nearby. • When installing the scanner, allow plenty of space around and above the unit to ensure smooth operation. • When placing the unit on a table, ensure that the un[...]

10 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 2.5 T ransportation Precaution When transporting the unit, lock the scanning carriage in place using the carriage lock, then pack the unit using the original packing material. If the original packing material is not available, be sure to pack it carefully, paying attention to possible vibrations or shocks t[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 11 3. Parts Identification 3.1 Inspection Inspect the package to see whether any damage has occurred during shipment. If there is any damage to the package, please contact your retailer directly and do not unpack the unit. 3.2 Components When you open the package, check whether all the items are present. If th[...]

12 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 3. Parts Identification SCSI cable (1) (50-pin full-pitch 25-pin) Power cord (1) * The shape of the plug depends on the country of use. User’s manual(s) Software disk(s) Terminator (1)[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 13 3. Parts Identification 3.3 Main Body A Closer Look Document Cover: Plastic cover over the document setting glass which can be raised and lowered over a document. Document Setting Glass: Glass surface on which the document or image should be placed. Indicator Panel: Contains Power, Option, and Ready indicat[...]

14 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual Rear View 3. Parts Identification Carriage Lock: When transporting the unit, fasten the screw to lock the carriage. AC Inlet: Connect to the AC power source with the power cord provided. Power Switch: Directly turns the AC power on/off. Option Connector: This connector is for use with a Transparency Adapter[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 15 Unlocking the Scanner Before turning the power on, ensure that the carriage lock is in the unlocked position ( ). When transporting the scanner, set the carriage lock to the locked position ( ) to avoid damaging the internal optics. 3. Parts Identification[...]

16 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 4. Connecting the Scanner 4.1 Before Connection Before connecting the cables, confirm that all devices, including the computer system and the scanner, are turned off. Power OFF For an IBM PC/AT or compatible in which a SCSI board has not been installed, install a SCSI board as explained in the manual suppli[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 17 4.2 Connecting the Power Cord Before connecting the power cord, confirm that the unit’s power switch is in the off position. Insert the female end of the supplied power cord into the AC inlet located on the rear panel, then insert the plug into the AC power outlet. * The shape of the plug depends on the c[...]

18 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual Remarks • The power source must be grounded. • If possible, try to use an independent electric outlet. If the unit is connected to an outlet to which an electric household appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner or air-conditioner, is connected, the product may experience power source noise interference. ?[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 19 4.3 Connecting the SCSI Cable Before connecting the SCSI cable, confirm that all SCSI devices, including the computer system, have been turned off. Power OFF Connect the unit to the computer using the SCSI cable provided. After attaching the connector, be sure to lock it in place. You can connect the SCSI c[...]

20 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 4. Connecting the Scanner Connecting to the Macintosh computer When connecting the unit directly to your Macintosh computer, connect the 25-pin connector to the computer, and the 50-pin connector to the unit. If the unit is the only connected SCSI device, or if the unit is connected at the end of the SCSI c[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 21 SCSI Chain Connection with Other Devices If your ScanTouch is connected at the end of the SCSI chain, install the supplied terminator to the other SCSI connector on the rear of ScanTouch. If your ScanTouch is connected between the other SCSI devices, no terminator on ScanTouch is necessary. Since the termin[...]

22 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual Remarks • The maximum number of SCSI devices that can be connected to one computer is eight including the CPU. When using the scanner with a host computer with a built-in SCSI hard disk or built-in CD-ROM, note that SCSI ID numbers have been preassigned for the host CPU and the SCSI devices. • The SCSI [...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 23 4.4 Setting the SCSI ID The SCSI ID for the ScanTouch 210 is set at “5” when the unit is shipped. If other SCSI devices are connected to your computer, make sure that the SCSI ID for the ScanTouch 210 is different from those assigned to other SCSI devices. Note that in the case of a host computer which [...]

24 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 5. Operation 5.1 T urning on the P ower Before turning the power on, confirm that the carriage lock is in the unlocked position. Turn the scanner on first, the other SCSI devices next, and the host computer last. Power OFF Power ON The scanner automatically performs a simple self test each time it is turned[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 25 When the test is initiated, the Power, Ready, and Option indicators will flash once. The Power indicator will then come on and the ready indicator will blink. When the test is completed, the Power and Ready indicators will glow steadily. Remarks • To turn the power off, turn the host computer off first, t[...]

26 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 5.2 Setting a Document • The scanning area is 8.5 inches (216 mm) wide by 11.7 inches (297 mm) long, enabling scanning of letter-size documents. 8.5inche s (216mm) 11.7inch es (297m m) • For scanning transparency films for OHPs (overhead transparencies), place a sheet of white paper on top. • If the d[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 27 Step 1 Open the document cover gently. 5. Operation[...]

28 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual Step 2 Position a document with the side to be scanned facing down, aligning it with the appropriate mark on the ruler. 3 4 INCH CM CM A4 LTR B5 Cautions • When positioning a document that has staples or clips attached, ensure that they do not scratch the surface of the document setting glass. • Make su[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 29 6. Maintenance With the exception of periodic cleaning or lamp replacement, the scanner is virtually maintenance free. The following sections give the procedures for basic maintenance of the scanner. 6.1 Static Electricity Precautions Static electricity is a constant danger to computer systems. The charge t[...]

30 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 6.2 Cleaning Regularly cleaning the document setting glass will ensure that dirt or smudges will not reduce the quality of your scanned images. Before you clean the glass, make sure the scanner is turned off and the power cord is unplugged. Clean the document setting glass and document cover with a soft dam[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 31 7. T r oub leshooting When irregularities occur, please check the following items before you assume that there is a unit failure. For more details, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the software manual. If the Power indicator fails to come on • Make sure the power cable is plugged into the scanner a[...]

32 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual If the Power and Ready indicators come on, but software returns “scanner link failed”, or a similar message 1. Make sure the cable is connected properly. 2. Check the Installation procedure to make sure you followed all of the instructions. Macintosh users should pay special attention to the setting of [...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 33 If All Else Fails If the above solutions do not resolve the problem, contact your dealer. Be sure to have the following information available: 1. The scanner model you are using. 2. The version number of the scanner driver. 3. The computer model you are using. 4. All SCSI devices that you are using. 5. The [...]

34 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual Appendix: Specifications Scan Speed: 31.2 Seconds/A4 (600 dpi, Color Mode) Preview Speed: 3.5 Seconds/A4 (Color Mode) 3.5 Seconds/A4 (Gray/Line art Mode) Maximum Scannable Area: 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 Inches) Optical Resolution: 600 x 1200 dpi Color Scanning Method: One pass with color CCD Sample Depth: C[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 35 Environmental Ranges: Operating Temperature: 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) Relative Humidity: 10% to 85% Dimensions: 13.3 (W) x 21.0 (D) x 5.7 (H) inches (336 x 534.5 x 144 mm) Net Weight: 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) Systems Supported: PC and Macintosh Options: Transparency Unit (AT-20), Auto Document Feeder (AF-10[...]

36 Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual O optical resolution 1 Option Connector 14 P Parts Identification 11 Power cord 12 Power Supply 2 Power Switch 14 S scanning area 1, 26 Scanning carriage 10 scanning transparency films for OHP 26 SCSI cable 12 SCSI Chain Connection with Other Devices 21 SCSI ID Switch 14 Setting a Document 26 Setting the SC[...]

Nikon ScanTouch 210 User's Manual 37 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Name: Nikon UK Limited Address: Nikon House, 380 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5PR, UK declare that the product Product Name: Nikon Flatbed Scanner AX-210 (ScanTouch 210) Manufacturer’s Name: Nikon Corporation Manufacturer’s Address: Fuji Bldg., 2-3, Marunouchi 3-ch[...]