Canoscan fs2710 Manual
Canoscan fs2710 Manual
Canoscan fs2710 Manual
Product Guide
CanoScan FS2710 Film Scanner 2
Printed Manual
CanoScan FS2710
Getting Started
Describes operating procedures from set up and
software installation to scanning and confirmation
of operation. Please read before using the scanner
for the first time.
Product Guide
Detailed information on the scanner.
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Table of Contents
Features of the CanoScan FS2710 Film Scanner ....................... 5
Safety Precautions ................................................................. 6
Placement Precautions ....................................................... 6
Power Supply Precautions .................................................. 7
General Handling Precautions ............................................ 8
Safe Locations ............................................................................ 9
Components Guide .................................................................. 11
Scanner ........................................................................... 11
35 mm Film Holder .......................................................... 11
IW-50 Film Viewer for IX240 Film..................................... 12
Connecting to a Computer ...................................................... 13
SCSI Card (SCSI Host Adapter Card) ................................. 13
Connectors and Interface Cables ..................................... 14
Inserting Film ........................................................................... 15
35 mm Negative and Positive Film (Sleeve Type) ............... 15
35 mm Positive Film (Mounted Slides) .............................. 18
IX240 Film ....................................................................... 19
IX240 Film Cartridge Removal .......................................... 23
Basic Information About Film ................................................. 24
Film Varieties ................................................................... 24
Color/Monochrome Film .................................................. 24
Negative/Positive Film ...................................................... 25
Final Film Format ............................................................. 26
Care and Maintenance ............................................................ 27
Cleaning Film ........................................................................... 28
Dirty Film ......................................................................... 28
Dusty Film ........................................................................ 28
Specifications ........................................................................... 29
Index ......................................................................................... 30
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Safety Precautions
The following tips were compiled to provide you with the requisite information for using this
product safely. Please read this section completely before using the equipment.
Placement Precautions
CAUTION
• Do not place the equipment near alcohol, thinners or other flammable sub-
stances. There is a risk of fire or electric shock if flammable substances enter
the equipment’s interior.
• Do not place any of the following items on top of the equipment. There is a
risk of fire or electric shock if any of these items contact the equipment’s
internal electrical components.
- Necklaces and other metallic objects
- Liquid filled vessels, such as cups, glasses, flower pots and vases
• If a liquid enters the equipment, immediately unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet and contact your distributor or the nearest Canon Customer
Support Help Desk, which is listed at the back of the Getting Started Guide.
ATTENTION
• Do not place the equipment in the following types of location, which may
involve the risk of fire or electric shock.
- Damp or dusty environments
- Locations subject to direct sunlight
- Locations subject to high temperatures
- Locations close to flames
• Do not place the equipment on uneven or unstable surfaces or places subject
to vibration. There is a risk that the equipment could fall and cause injury.
• Do not place heavy objects on the equipment. There is a risk that they could
fall and cause injury.
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ATTENTION
• Do not use the equipment with electrical supplies exceeding the rated voltage.
There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Ensure that you grasp the plug by its solid portion when unplugging the power
cord. Pulling it out by the cord may wear the cord, expose the insulation and
wiring, and lead to fire or electric shock.
• Always leave a clear area around the electrical outlet so that the power cord
can be immediately unplugged if a contingency should arise.
• Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet at least once a year, and
clean the area around the base of the plug’s metal pins to ensure all dust is
remmoved. If dust accumulates in this area, it may result in a fire.
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ATTENTION
• Unplug the equipment as a safety precaution if it will be left unused over an
extended period, such as a holiday.
• Take adequate care when carrying or moving the equipment. Dropping it may
cause injury.
• Wait for the equipment to cool down after removing the plug before covering
it with a dust cover or similar device. There is a risk of fire.
• Do not play the CD-ROM in an audio CD player. The loud volume of its
contents may lead to ear damage.
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Safe Locations
Follow the guidelines below to locate a safe place to operate the scanner.
Approx.
10cm (4 in.)
Approx.
20cm (8 in.)
Film Insertion
Direction
Approx.
10cm (4 in.)
• The interface cable supplied with the scanner is 1.85 meters (6 feet) in length.
Ensure that the scanner is placed within its reach.
Components Guide
Scanner
Dust Cover
Prevents dirt and dust from
entering the slot. Close it when
Film Guide the film guide is not in use.
Guides 35 mm film in
holders or slide mounts
as it is inserted. Open
this guide to insert IX240
film installed in the IW-
50 Film Viewer.
Power Indicator
Flashes until the unit is Power Switch
ready for use. Shines Turns the scanner
steadily thereafter while power on and off.
the power is on.
SCSI Dial
Sets the SCSI ID
and terminator
settings.
SCSI Connectors
Connect Half-
Power Cord Pitch 50-Pin SCSI
Socket interface cables
Attach the here.
supplied
power cord
here.
35 mm Film Holder
Place unmounted 35 mm
negative and positive
films in this holder for
scanning. (p. 15)
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• The insertion arrow label K is not applied to the film viewer when shipped.
Apply the supplied label to the label position on the film viewer before
using the unit.
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Connecting to a Computer
SCSI Card (SCSI Host Adapter Card)
A SCSI card (AVA-2904E) is supplied with the scanner. This SCSI card is a high-
precision electronic component that must be handled carefully to avoid damag-
ing it or causing malfunctions. Strictly follow the instructions below for handling
the SCSI card.
SCSI Card
SCSI Adapter
Adapter for using the supplied
SCSI interface cable with a
SCSI Connectors
Macintosh
Half-Pitch 50-Pin
SCSI connectors and interface cables come in a variety of shapes that are
mutually incompatible. Even if the device and cable are based on the same SCSI
standard, they cannot be connected if their connectors are different shapes. If
you are using a SCSI card other than the one supplied, check the connector at
the computer end (the connectors on the SCSI card or another connected
device) before attempting to use the supplied interface cable. If the connector is
different, purchase a generic SCSI interface cable (high-impedance type) with the
correct mix of connectors.
• If you are using an interface cable other than that supplied, ensure that it is
the high-impedance type. The scanner will not recognize non-high-imped-
ance interface cables.
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Inserting Film
35 mm Negative and Positive Film (Sleeve Type)
Load 35 mm negative films and positive films that haven’t been slide mounted
into the film holder for insertion into the film scanner.
• After you have locked the ends, squeeze and run your fingers along the middle
portion to prevent the film from floating.
Frame to be Scanned
• Reload the film in the film holder if its edges stick out of the holder or the
guide’s movement is impeded.
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Dust Cover
Orange Marks
• If the film holder is inserted at an angle, the guide position may be altered
and you may not be able to insert it properly.
• Ensure that the film holder is oriented according to the diagram below so
that the guide is correctly inserted. The film holder will not fit correctly into
the slot if the guide is incorrectly oriented.
Dust Cover
2. Insert the slide into the scanner, orienting it so that the image is
correctly viewed from the left.
• Insert the slide as far as it will go.
• The image will not be correctly scanned if the slide is inserted at an angle.
• Insert the slide so that the short edge faces the film guide.
• If a slide is inserted at an angle and becomes jammed in the slot, open the
film guide and remove it.
IX240 Film
Follow the procedures below to load an IX240 film cartridge in the film viewer
for insertion into the scanner.
• Only IX240 films in cartridges and slide mounts can be scanned with the
CanoScan FS2710. It will not accept sleeve-type IX240 film.
• Undeveloped IX240 film cartridges that are mistakenly placed in the IW-50
Film Viewer will not unwind.
Film Indicator
• If the film indicator is not orange, a cartridge is already loaded in the film
viewer. Respool the film and remove the cartridge to make way for the
cartridge you are scanning. (p. 23)
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Winder
Indicator Marks
Open Lever
Indicator Marks
• The open lever will not operate unless the indicator marks are aligned.
5 Insert the cartridge into the chamber with the development mark
facing upward. Close the cover.
Development Mark
6. Turn the winder counterclockwise until the image you wish to scan
appears in the scan window.
Winder
Scan Window
8. Open the film guide on the scanner. Insert the loaded film viewer.
• Orient the film viewer so that the insertion arrow is on top and pointing
toward the scanner. Insert it as far as it will go into the scanner until it rests
against the end.
Film Guide
Insertion
Arrow
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• The film viewer will not enter the film scanner if the crank handle is
protruding. Confirm that the crank is fully retracted before attempting to
insert the film viewer.
• Ensure that you pull the film viewer straight out of the scanner without
tilting it.
Film Indicator
Scan Window
No film should be visible here.
2. Turn the winder to align the indicator marks.
Winder
Alignment Marks
3. Push the open lever to the open position to open the cartridge
chamber cover. Remove the cartridge.
Open Lever
Alignment Marks
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Film Varieties
The most common format is 35 mm film (135 film). Recently, a new format has
been launched. IX240 film complying to Advanced Photo System standards is
compact, simple to handle and equipped with a range of new features.
The CanoScan FS2710 accepts both types of film for scanning. Please select the
film that matches your camera.
Films in the 4x5, 120 or 220 roll film or similar formats cannot be scanned in the
CanoScan FS2710. The scanner accepts 35 mm films in sleeves or slide mounts
and IX240 film in cartridges or slide mounts. Please read the section entitled
Final Film Format (p. 26) for information regarding film mounts and sleeves.
Color/Monochrome Film
Films are available in color or monochrome formats. The CanoScan FS2710
accepts both and can even reproduce color films in the monochrome format.
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Negative/Positive Film
Color Negative Film
Negative film is used to make prints. The light and dark portions of the film are
reversed from the image. It permits a large degree of latitude (the extent to
which it is under- or over-exposed) so that even if a picture is slightly under- or
over-exposed (the amount of light striking the film) when shot, the problem can
be corrected by the developer when printed to paper. The negative film format is
recommended when you wish to shoot without being strictly conscious of the
exposure setting or when you wish to have the picture output as prints. How-
ever, the color of the film base (the color of the film itself) varies somewhat
between manufacturers and between individual products. For this reason, the
CanoScan FS2710 has to utilize a color correction process to reproduce colors
correctly. This process is conducted automatically by the CanoScan FS2710 auto
color balance function.
Positive film (reversal film) reproduces the colors on film as they are on the
photographic subject so that the colors of a photographed object are immedi-
ately apparent. This format is used when the pictures are viewed as slides or
when printing plates are being made. Compared to negative film, the latitude of
positive film is narrow, requiring the photographer to pay more attention to the
exposure setting. Since there is no effect on color reproduction because of
differing film base colors, the CanoScan FS2710 does not need to perform its
auto color balance function on films in this format.
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Frame
The standard format for 35 mm negative film is a six-frame sleeve. Positive film
can be ordered in either a six-frame sleeve or slide mounts. IX240 film is normally
developed in the cartridge format, eliminating the need to specify a format. The
CanoScan FS2710 accepts 35 mm film sleeves and slide mounts and IX240 film
slide mounts and cartridges for scanning. Select any of these four formats to suit
your convenience.
Sleeve o
35 mm Film
Slide Mount o
Positive Sleeve x
Cartridge o
35 mm Film Sleeve o
Negative
IX240 Film Cartridge o
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1. Turn off the computer and peripheral devices, including the scanner.
Cleaning Film
Follow the procedures below to clean films if they become dirty or dusty.
Dirty Film
Wipe the film lightly with a clean eyeglass lens cleaning cloth.
• Do not wipe forcefully. Strong wiping will damage the film.
• Never apply water, alcohol, thinners, benzene or other chemicals to the film.
These substances will cause the emulsion to peel, or alter or dissolve the film.
Dusty Film
Hold the film lightly by the edges and remove the dust with a blower brush.
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Specifications
Type Moving Film Carriage/Desktop Model
Scanning Element Charge-Coupled Device 3-Line Color Image Sensor
Light Source White Cold-Cathode Xenon Lamp
Scanning Resolution 2720 dots per inch
Scanning Modes Color/Grayscale/Black and White
Scanning Gradation 12-Bit Scanning/8-Bit or 12-Bit Output
Maximum Scanning Density 3.2
Scanning Speed 35 mm Positives 13/20/25 seconds* (Switchable)
35 mm Negatives 13/26/39/52/78 seconds* (Switchable)
IX240 Positives 10/15/20 seconds* (Switchable)
IX240 Negatives 10/20/30/40/60 seconds* (Switchable)
Effective Scanning Area 35 mm Film 24.0 x 36.0 mm ± 1 mm
IX240 Film 17.4 x 31.3 mm ± 1 mm
Focal Modes Auto/Manual
Prescan Speed 7 seconds/175 dots per inch, positives
Magnification 5~200%
Interface SCSI II
Interface Connectors Half-Pitch 50-Pin
Power Supply 100~240 V AC, 50~60 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption Standby: >18 Watts
Operating: >30 Watts
Dimensions (w x l x h) 85 x 321 x 147 mm (3.3 x 12.6 x 5.8 in.)
Weight Approximately 2.2 kg (4.9 lbs)
Index
A M
Advanced Photo System 5 Monochrome Film 24
Auto Color Balance 5 Mounted Slides 18
Autofocus 5 Mount 26
C N
Care and Maintenance 27 Negative Film 25
Cartridge 19, 26 O
Chamber 12 Open Lever 12,20
Chamber Cover 12, 20 Orange Mark 12, 17
Removing the 23
P
Cleaning
Film 28 Placement Precautions 6
the Exterior 27 Positive Film 25
Clear Space Requirements 9 Power
Color Film 24 Cord Socket 11
Components Guide 11 Indicator 11
Connector Shapes 14 Supply Precautions 7
Crank 12 Switch 11
D R
Development Mark 19, 20 R Position 15
Dust Cover 11, 18 Respooling Film 12
E S
Exposure Tab 19 Safe Locations 6
Safety Instructions 6
F Scan Window 12
Film SCSI
Guide 11 Adapter 14
Counter Window 12, 21 Card 13
Format 24 Connectors 11
Indicator 12, 19 Dial 11
Inserting 15 Interface Cable 14
Mounts 26 Sleeve 15, 26
Types 26 Specifications 29
Final Film Format 26
T
G 35 mm
General Handling Precautions 8 Film 24
H Film Holder 11, 15
High Impedance Interface Cables 14 Negative Film 15
I Positive Film 15, 18
Insertion Arrow 12, 21 U
IW-50 Film Viewer 12, 19 Unwinding Film 12
IX240 W
Film 12, 19, 24, 26 Winder 12
Film Cartridge Removal 23
Caution
1. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Canon Inc.
2. The equipment and software described in this guide are subject to change without notice.
3. Notwithstanding the considerable care taken in preparing this guide, please note that Canon Inc.
does not accept liability for any results arising from the operation of the equipment or software
mentioned herein.
4. Please note that scanning copyrighted materials, including documents and images, without permis-
sion from the copyright holder is prohibited by law, except for personal or household use.
5. Portions of this guide are reproduced herein with the permission of Abode Systems Incorporated.
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