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Setup HiResolve
Setting up your HiResolve Scanner
The following topics are covered in this section:
Before installing your Howtek HiResolve 8000, make sure the following installation requirements are met.

Physical Requirements
A rigid and sturdy table must be installed in the scanner room (it must be able to support at least 135 lbs (61 kg) and be free of vibrations). Allow for sufficient clearance (at least 1.5 feet [45 cm]) around the scanner and its furniture for cables, ventilation, and access by operating personnel.
If you purchased the optional Drum Mounting Station, you will need a separate table large enough to accommodate it.
The dimensions of the Drum Mounting Station are:
15" W x 16" L x 6" H (38 cm x 41 cm x 15 cm).

Electrical Specifications
The specified operating range for the HiResolve is as follows:
  • 110 Volt Systems (North America)
    • Low operating range:
      90–132 VAC (47–63 Hz). At a minimum, use a 10 amp circuit (the scanner draws up to 6 amps peak).


  • 220 Volt Systems
    • High operating range:
      180–264 VAC (47–63 Hz). At a minimum, use a 5 amp circuit (the scanner draws up to 3 amps peak).



    The HiResolve 8000 & Sprint scanners are equipped with an auto-ranging power supply and requires a 3-prong grounded receptacle and common ground potential.

    Note: It is recommended that your entire system be connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or, at a minimum, plugged directly into surge - protected power strips.

Host System Configuration
The host computer system must meet the following minimum requirements:
Macintosh
  • Quadra series with Floating Point Coprocessor installed (Power Macintosh™ recommended).
  • 64 MB of RAM.
  • 24-bit color display adapter.
  • 17" or larger high-resolution monitor (1024 x 768 dpi).
  • 1 GB hard drive.
  • System 7.5 or higher.
  • SCSI cable: 25-pin to 50-pin Apple system cable.

    PC/Windows (Min Requirement)
  • Pentium PC 166 Mhz with 1 available PCI or ISA local bus slot for one of the SCSI boards listed below.
  • 128 MB of RAM.
  • 32-bit color display adapter.
  • 17" or larger high-resolution monitor (1024 x 768 dpi).
  • 30 GB hard drive.
  • Adaptec SCSI board: AHA–2930
  • SCSI cable.
    • Receiving the HiResolve scanner
    Your facility must have a suitable location for receiving and unpacking the HiResolve scanner(e.g. a loading dock). For the physical specifications and weights of the pallet and the scanner.

    Make sure there is free access to the scanner’s proposed location. A forklift or pallet jack is helpful, but not required, to off-load the palletized scanner from the truck and move it to its location. If the HiResolve scanner is to be installed on an upper floor, an elevator large enough to hold the scanner and pallet should be used, if available.

    Note: The scanner itself weighs 135 lbs (61 kg). If necessary, it can be carried by 2-to-4 people, although this is not recommended.
    Moving the HiResolve to the Scanner Location
    Move the HiResolve strapped to the pallet to the scanner location before unpacking. Avoid jarring or bumping the scanner while transporting it.

    Unpacking and Setup
    Carefully unpack each carton. Report any damage to your dealer immediately.

    WARNING! Follow the instructions below carefully to unpack your scanner. Failure to do so could result in damage to the scanner or personal injury.

    The HiResolve 8000, Drum and Accessories Kit, and optional Drum Mounting Station are shipped in readily-identifiable cartons.

    Unpacking the Drum and Accessories Kit (Small Carton)
    Cut the bands securing the boxes to the pallet. Unpack the carton labeled “Drum and Accessories Kit” first.
    Take a minute to verify the contents of the Drum and Accessories Kit:
  • Mounting kit (cleaning and image mounting materials).
  • Spare drive belt.
  • Power cord(s).
  • Imaging drum.
  • Leadscrew lubricant (3 grams).
  • Software kit (3.5" diskettes).
    Report any missing items to your Howtek dealer immediately.

    To unpack the scanner (large carton), follow these steps:
    1. Cut the two packing straps and lift the cardboard cover and box off the pallet. Remove the foam supports and poly bag from the scanner.
    2. Stand facing your helper with the scanner between you. Bend your knees, keeping your back straight. Slide your hands into the hand holds at the end of the scanner, lift with your legs to protect your back, and carefully place the scanner on a stable surface.
      WARNING! When moving the HiResolve 8000, always lift it, do not slide it.
    3. Remove the white tape securing the drum access door and stick the tape to the inside of the resealable bag that contains the power cord (for safekeeping).
    4. Remove the white tape from both the Fiber Optic Reflective Illuminator (FORI) and the flip mirror and stick the tape to the inside of the large resealable bag containing the power cord.
    5. Remove the white plastic cover on one of the two SCSI ports, located on the right rear of the scanner. Place the cover in the large resealable bag containing the power cord.
    6. Close the drum access door by lifting the door slightly and pulling the support lever at the lower left side of the door toward you, then lower the door.
    7. Store all packing materials, including the pallet, in a secure, dry area for later use in transporting the scanner, should it become necessary. Place the following items in the large resealable bag that contained the power cord:
      • Tape from the drum access door and the FORI.
      • One white plastic cover from the SCSI port.
    • Connecting Power to the HiResolve 8000
    Before you start, Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position (press the "O" side of the switch). The power switch is located on the left rear of the scanner.
    1. Plug one end of the power cord into the power cord receptacle located below the power switch.
    2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded AC outlet.
    3. You might want to purchase a voltage regulation unit, such as a Belkin VA 800.  It is not a necessity to do so but in some environments dirty power can cause calibration issues.


    WARNING! Always plug the scanner into
    a grounded AC outlet. Have an electrician verify that your outlets are correctly grounded. Protect against power line surges by using a surge suppressor.

    Connecting the SCSI Cable
    The HiResolve uses the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI). The SCSI port permits high-speed communication between the scanner and the computer. Up to seven SCSI peripheral devices (such as scanners, hard disk drives, tape backup drives, CD-ROM drives, and printers) may be attached to your computer at the same time.

    Note: If the HiResolve scanner is not the only device on the SCSI bus, scanner throughput may be degraded due to other activity on the SCSI bus. This is particularly true with a SCSI hard drive for which it is recommended that the hard drive is installed on a separate SCSI card.

    Note: For proper operation, your scanner’s SCSI interface should only be driven with the recommended SCSI controller and terminator. Refer to the guidelines on page 1-14 for a list of recommended SCSI adapters.

    Only one SCSI device is cabled directly to the computer. The other SCSI devices are cabled to each other to form a so-called “daisy chain.” The combined length of cables in the daisy chain may not exceed 19 feet (5.8 m). The SCSI devices’ priority in communicating with the computer is determined not by their arrangement in the chain, but by their SCSI ID numbers.

    CAUTION: Each SCSI device must have a unique SCSI ID number. Failure to follow this precaution could result in damage to your equipment.

    To ensure accurate transmission of data between the computer and the SCSI devices connected to it, the end of the SCSI chain must be terminated. The HiResolve is internally terminated and does not require any type of external active SCSI terminator.

    Macintosh SCSI Connections
    To connect your scanner to a Macintosh computer using the SCSI port, follow these steps:
    1. Turn off power to the computer and to all attached devices. The computer and all devices should remain plugged into grounded outlets.
    2. Make sure you have the proper SCSI cables for your needs:
      • SCSI system cable: Use this cable if the HiResolve is the only SCSI device connected to your Macintosh.
      • SCSI peripheral interface cable: Connect this cable to the last device in the SCSI chain if more than one SCSI device is connected to your Macintosh.
      • Cables from the following two manufacturers have been tested by Howtek and found to function properly:
        Apple SCSI system cables 1.64 feet (0.5 m), P/N M0206.
        Apple SCSI peripheral cables 3.28 feet (1 m), P/N M0207.
        Apple SCSI extender cables 3.28 feet (1 m), P/N M0208.
        Belden SCSI peripheral cables 6.56 feet (2 m), P/N 49801.


    3. Connect the SCSI cables as outlined below, depending on your configuration.
      If the HiResolve is the only SCSI device attached to the SCSI port of your Macintosh:
      • Connect one end of the SCSI system cable to your Macintosh and the other end to the scanner.
        If there is more than one SCSI device attached to your Macintosh:
      • Locate the last device in the chain and disconnect its terminator (if present).
      • Connect one end of the SCSI peripheral interface cable to the open port on the last SCSI device and the other end to one of the SCSI ports on the HiResolve.



    PCs and Compatibles
    Note: For proper operation, your scanner’s SCSI interface should only be driven with the recommended SCSI controller and terminator. Refer to the guidelines below for a list of recommended SCSI adapters.
    Note: If the HiResolve is not the only device on the SCSI bus, scanner throughput may be degraded due to other activity on the SCSI bus. This is particularly true with a SCSI hard drive for which it is recommended that the hard drive is installed on a separate SCSI card.

    • Adaptec SCSI boards:
      • AHA–1740/42AT*
      • AHA–2740/42AT Kit**
      • AHA–2842VL
      • AHA-2930u
      • AHA-2940
      • AHA-2940 Ultra
        The AHA–1740/42AT board has 2 connections but it has only 1 SCSI bus.
        The AHA–2740/42AT board has 2 true SCSI buses on it, Channel A and B. This board can have both a Howtek scanner (Channel B) and the main system hard drive (Channel A) connected to it.



    To connect your scanner to a PC or compatible computer using the SCSI port:

    1. Turn off power to the computer and to all attached devices. The computer and all devices should remain plugged into grounded outlets.
    2. Verify the card configuration against the documentation in the SCSI interface adapter kit. Install the SCSI interface card in your PC following the instructions in the SCSI interface kit and in your computer’s documentation.
    3. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI interface card and the other end to either SCSI port at the rear of the HiResolve.


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