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User Manual Flextight X5 / X1 English – v/1.5
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Table of contents Warnings and Restric tions 4 System Requirements 4 Parts and components 5 Fr t p k p d c ay v w 6 Setting up the Scanner 7 Operating Instruc tions 9 Resolutions 10 Tr e R Calibrating...
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The Flextight X1 and the Flextight X5 satisfy the demand Removal and both utilize Hasselblad’s unique Flex Color for image quality and speed requirements from profes- software and 3F – Flexible File F...
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Warnings and restrictions • Read all of the included documentation before attempting to install and use the scanner. • Do not touch the originals and/or the original holder while scanning. • Do not st...
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Parts and components − front panel A Feed table F Power indicator (Green) This must be in the lower position for normal scanning. Remains lit when ready to scan. Flashes when first installed When scan...
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Parts and components − cutaway view FLEXTIGHT ORIGINAL HOLDER PATENT PENDING A Power cable socket F Upper light source Connect the power cable into this socket. Illuminates reflective originals. Flext...
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Setting up the scanner Environmental requirements Set up the scanner in a location that fulfils the following requirements: Keep the scanner away from sources of heat, such as direct sunlight or a rad...
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For horizontal positioning, proceed as follows: 1. From the normal position (as in the illustration on the left), grasp the table with both hands near position A and pull the table away a little from ...
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Operating instructions 1. It is assumed that the scanner and Flex Color software have been properly installed. 2. If not already done, lower the feed table A to normal position. 3. Press the red power...
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lines printed on the holder to line up the image. Handle the clear plastic layer only by the edges to avoid fingerprints. Curl the plastic layer back and slip the front edge into Flextight’s foil hold...
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Calibrating the scanner The Flextight X5 scanner requires two types of calibration The Flextight X1 only requires one: • Both scanners require focus calibration. Focus calibration adjusts the position...
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Focus calibration The Flextight scanner uses an adjustable zoom and focus mechanism to optimize its scanning resolution for each of the original formats it can handle. If you suspect your scans are no...
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White calibration for reflectives The Flextight X5 scanner uses a white reference to make sure that all elements in the scanner’s CCD react consistently to light brightnesses. The scanner has been cal...
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The light tubes The Flextight X5 contains two light tubes: one for illuminating reflective originals from above, the other for shining light through transparencies from below. The Flextight X1 has onl...
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PULL OUT PRESS PRESS PULL OUT
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Cleaning the external surface of the scanner The external surface of the scanner can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Be careful not to allow any moisture inside the scanner or on any of the connectors. ...
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FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec...
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CE – Declaration of conformity
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CE – Declaration of conformity
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© 2013 Hasselblad AB. All rights reserved. Flextight X1 / X5 User’s Guide, Part No 75020123, revision 1.5 The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change w...
