Frequently asked questions:
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| Q. What size will the large format scanners scan? |
| A. The scanners have a 25", 36", 42 "
or 54 " wide scan area, the actual throat is slightly wider. The Magnum series have a 54" wide scan area,
Drawings sizes are as follows:
| A |
A4 |
8.5 x 11" |
| B |
A3 |
11 x 17" |
| C |
A2 |
17 x 22" |
| D |
A1 |
22 x 34" |
| E |
A0 |
34 x 44" |
| F* |
-- |
44 x 68" |
* you'll need a SP6-954 for this size and larger.
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| Q. Is the scanner a Twain scanner, can I plug it
into my computer port? A. Most of the scanners use a
FIREWIRE card which may need to be installed in the computer (this is not hard
to do.) The newer interface is fast, thus allowing for large
format COLOR scanning and super wide format scanning as well. Other models have
USB-2 requirements.
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| Q. Do I need to purchase the optional Scanner
Stand? A. Some people place the scanner on a table for scanning. Other people place the scanner on the moveable stand, which
allows them to roll the scanner into, and out of place, when not in use. The scanner is
delicate, heavy and long, so it is not easily moved, especially by one person. If its
going to stay in one place and you want to save money then no, you don't need it, but we
recommend the purchase. The new models have a stand with a paper catch
basket
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| Q. Which software do I use? A. The
WIDEimageNET
is needed to run anything Calcomp makes. The
JETimageNET is for copying
and plotting with the color scanners, the Base version of JETimage comes free with
the scanners. WIDEImage will scan to file. JETimage will only scan to screen and
print.
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| Q. How do I view the documents once they
are scanned? A. You can use the free tiff
viewer that comes with Windows called the Microsoft Image Viewer, or download it
from Microsoft's web site. The software that comes with the scanner will
obviously view the images, but the scanner must be attached to the pc or the
software will not function.
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| Q. What kind of technical support is there? A. Call Calcomp in the first
24
months of your ownership. They have a 24 month on site warranty, which includes
24 month telephone technical support. After 24 months, you must pay for telephone
support. .
Click here for warranty details
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Click here for tech support |
| Q. Can I scan directly into AutoCad??
A. You can scan the file as a
tiff group4 or jpeg or PDF which can be imported by version 2000 and higher. This is not a
vector file, like *.dwg, you will only be able to use it as a background layer,
but you should be able to trace over it to create a *.dwg vector file, with the
raster file as a layer. |
