Introduction

Welcome to Pakon Digital Imaging!

The PSI software is designed specifically for the Pakon Digital Scanners. We hope you find this manual useful in learning how to use the Pakon scanner and PSI Software.

This manual will help you learn how to fully utilize the potential of the scanner and harness its abilities. It is divided into small sections to help you both learn quickly and use it as a reference in learning more and more about the capabilities of your Pakon scanner!


Getting Started

These simple instructions will ensure that the scanner communicates properly with the host PC.

1. Turn on the host computer.

2. Allow Windows to finish loading.

3. Turn on the Pakon film scanner and wait five seconds.

4. Launch the PSI application.

Navigating the PSI Main Window

Move the mouse over the image below to see what various areas of the window do.

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How to Scan

From the main menu select Order->Add Roll From Scanner

From the main tool bar click on the film icon:

From the key board, select Ctrl-S to bring up the scan dialog or Ctrl-Shift-S to scan with the same settings.

The Scan Settings dialog box options vary depending on the scanner that is attached.

Film Color - the film color that matches the type of film that is to be scanned into the order. The F-135 scans color negative film only so this option is not available.

Film Color | Description
Neg. | Color Negative Film
Pos. | Positive/Color Reversal Film
B/W | Black and White Film

Resolution - the resolution at which to scan the film. The F-135 offers 4 Base and 8 Base only. The F-135 Plus, F-235 and F-235C offer 4 Base, 8 Base and 16 Base. The F-335 and F-335C offer 8 Base and 16 Base only.

Resolution | Pixel Size (H x W) | Advantages | Disadvantages
4Base | 1000x1500 | Good Quality, Fast | Lower Quality Image
8Base | 1400x2100 | Very Good Quality, Fast Speed | Second Best Quality, Slower than 4Base
16Base | 2000x3000 | Excellent Quality | Slowest Scan Speed

Film Format - the format of the film to be scanned. This option is not available for the F-135 as it only scans 35 mm.

Number of Strips - the number of strips to be scanned into the order. Select single if you have one roll of film or a single cut strip of film. Select multiple if you have a set of cut film strips that are to be scanned in succession. If scanning multiple strips, then designate the maximum number of frames on a strip.

Roll ID - a numeric or alphanumeric identifier to be assigned to the roll. (Twin Check number). See Setup->General->Roll ID.

Dust and Scratch Removal/Digital ICE - Enhances image quality by removing dust and scratch artifacts from the scanned images. This will increase the time required to scan and save images. This option is not available when scanning in Black and White mode.

OK - When all the appropriate options in the Scan Settings Dialog are set, click on "OK" to begin the scan. Then insert the film as shown below.

Cancel - Cancel the scan.

F-235 and F-335

Insert the film with the DX Code to the back of the scanner, starting with the lowest number first, as shown below:

F-135
When prompted by the Film LED, insert the film with the DX code up starting with the lowest number first, as shown below:

F-135 LED's

Power LED Status LED Film LED

Power LED

Off - there is no power to the scanner.

Green - the scanner is on.

Status LED

Solid Green - The scanner is ready.

Blinking Green - The scanner is scanning

Blinking Yellow - The scanner is unable to scan at the moment

Blinking Red - The scanner is reporting an error.

Off - The scanner is not functioning properly.

Film LED
Off – there is no film in the scanner and there is no need to do anything

Blinking Green – Insert film in the right side of the scanner as shown above

Solid Green – Scanner is scanning the film in the scanner – please wait

Blinking Yellow – Remove the film from the left side of the scanner


How to Make a Pakon CD

After images are added to the order and displayed on the screen, products may be produced.

From the main menu select Order->Create Products to bring up the Create Products dialog.

From the main tool bar click on the product check box icon:

From the key board, select Ctrl-P to bring up the Create Products dialog or Ctrl-Shift-P to create the same set of products as before.

Check the "Pakon CD" box and select the quantity of Pakon CD's you wish to produce.

The "Setup" brings up the Pakon CD-R Properties dialog box. See Setup->Pakon CD.

A CD job with the Roll ID of this order will show up in IQueue. When the job starts, follow the prompts for inserting a CD and Label.

See also: How to Re-Print a CD Label


How to Make a Kodak Picture CD

After images are added to the order and displayed on the screen, products may be produced.

From the main menu select Order->Create Products to bring up the Create Products dialog.

From the main tool bar click on the product check box icon:

From the key board, select Ctrl-P to bring up the Create Products dialog or Ctrl-Shift-P to create the same set of products as before.

Click on the "Kodak Picture CD" box and select the quantity desired. Click on "OK" to begin making the CD.

A CD job with the Roll ID of this order will show up in IQueue. When the job starts, follow the prompts for inserting a CD and Label.

See also: How to Re-Print a CD Label


How to Print a Sleeve

After images are added to the order and displayed on the screen, products may be produced.

From the main menu select Order->Create Products to bring up the Create Products dialog.

From the main tool bar click on the product check box icon:

From the key board, select Ctrl-P to bring up the Create Products dialog or Ctrl-Shift-P to create the same set of products as before.

Check the "Sleeve" box to print a Sleeve. Press OK.

A Sleeve job with the Roll ID of this order will show up in IQueue. When the job starts, follow the prompts for inserting a sleeve.


How To Make Single Prints

Once there are scanned images on the screen, switch the bottom toolbar to "Print Quantities" and adjust the print quantities shown below each picture using the print quantity up and down buttons. You can press the More Quantities button to see more print types. The total number of prints will be displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the screen. After the print quantities have been set, begin making prints.

From the main menu select Order->Create Products to bring up the Create Products dialog.

From the main tool bar click on the product check box icon:

From the key board, select Ctrl-P to bring up the Create Products dialog or Ctrl-Shift-P to create the same set of products as before.

The Order Products Menu will open. This dialog will show a summary of the prints to be printed. Quantities may not be adjust here. To change the quantities, press the cancel button to return to the order, and use the bottom tool bar to adjust print quantities.

Press OK.

Print jobs with the Roll ID of this order will show up in IQueue. When the job starts, follow the prompts for inserting paper.

See also: Image Editing, Print Quantities


How to Make an Index Print

After images are added to the order and displayed on the screen, products may be produced.

From the main menu select Order->Create Products to bring up the Create Products dialog.

From the main tool bar click on the product check box icon:

From the key board, select Ctrl-P to bring up the Create Products dialog or Ctrl-Shift-P to create the same set of products as before.

Check the "Index" box to create an Index print. Press OK.

An Index job with the Roll ID of this order will show up in IQueue. When the job starts, follow the prompts for inserting paper.


How to Crop an Image

PSI can be used to crop images.

After images are added to the order, double-click on an image.

The image will be enlarged on the screen.

The crop tools are now displayed in the upper-right hand corner of the screen.

The arrow button will show the image with the cropping.

The rectangle button will show the original image with the crop rectangle in it. Using the mouse on the corner grabber bars of the crop rectangle will restore the aspect ratio of the crop rectangle to the aspect ratio of the original image and allow the operator to resize the rectangle while preserving this aspect ratio. Using the mouse on the middle grabber bars will allow the user to change the aspect ratio of the crop rectangle.

The cropped out image area will appear shaded in black.


How to Customize Logos

There are several logos that are used in the PSI program. They can be customized to reflect the name of the company or organization creating products.

Logo_CD.bmp

This is the logo printed onto Pakon CD's. The logo file is a bitmap and is 1083 x 661 pixels in dimension.

Logo_Master.bmp

This is the primary logo file, and is used for all printed output with the exception of Pakon CD's. This logo file is also a bitmap and is 1110 x 398 pixels in dimension.

Index_Header.bmp

You can add a file called Index_Header.bmp and this will be used in place of the Logo_Master.bmp file in the header of the Type 2 Index.

Logo_Sleeve_1.Bmp and Logo_Sleeve_2.Bmp

These logos are printed on the sleeve if they exist. Otherwise, the Logo_Master.bmp file is used.

Custom Logo's

To create custom logos, create files with the specified file names and dimensions in an image editing software such as Microsoft Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, etc.

Save these files to the following directory:

C:\Program Files\Pakon\IQ\Logos

It is important to keep the file names as they are shown above. PSI looks for these files when creating the output, and will only look for these files.


Re-Print a CD Label

To re-print a CD label, a blank CD will need to be in the CD-R drive. Also, the CD Label Paper Prompt will need to be turned on. To turn on CD Label Paper prompt go to IQueue and Select File->Setup and then select Label to see the CD Label setup dialog. If the order is already on the screen select make another CD so a new CD job is sent to IQueue. If the Order is no longer on the screen, use the Add Roll from Archive command and re-open the order.

When prompted to insert a blank CD, ensure that a blank CD is in the drive, and click, "OK."

The next prompt has four options:

"OK" will continue the CD job printing the CD label and writing the CD.

"Skip Print" will write the CD, but will NOT print the CD label. Use this option to make a second CD.

"Skip CD Burn" will print the CD label, but will NOT write the CD. Use this option to make a new CD label.

"Cancel Job" will cancel the entire job.


How to Shutdown the System

To turn the system off, click on the power button on the main tool bar in PSI.

This button will close all applications, and turn the computer off.

Turn the monitor and scanner off using their respective power switches.


PSI Custom View

PSI EasyOrder

PSI EasyOrder is designed so that the operator can interact with the Pakon scanner with a minimal amount of training.

PSI EasyOrder work flow may be customized using the Setup->EasyOrder command. You must be in Classic View to use this command.

Switching to PSI Easy Order

Enter Roll ID

Select Package

Select Source

Specify Film

Image Editing


Switching to Order Form Mode

Switching to PSI Easy Order

To switch between PSI Classic View and PSI EasyOrder use the Tools->EasyOrder command.

Toggling between Classic View and EasyOrder may also be done using the mode icon in the PSI main tool bar at the top of the PSI screen:

PSI will prompt the operator for the password to switch modes. There is no password, by default. A password may be set using the Setup->EasyOrder command.


Enter Roll ID

Input the roll ID by clicking on the numbers, or using the keyboard.

See the "General" options for information on the parameters for the Roll ID.

Click on the "IQueue Toggle" button to switch to the IQueue II program.

Click on the "Back" arrow to return to the previous screen.

Click on the "Forward" arrow to go to the next screen.


Select Products

Select Packages

Select the desired package and continue. Only one package can only be selected, and it can only be selected once, so it is important to select the proper package. When more than one product is requested, select a package that includes all desired products, for example a Kodak Picture CD with a Folio.

The available packages can be modified by an operator with a password for the 'classic' mode. Refer to the "Easy Order" Setup.

Click on the "IQueue Toggle" button to switch to the IQueue II program.

Click on the "Back" arrow to return to the previous screen.

Click on the "Forward" arrow to go to the next screen.


Operating in Order Form Mode

Select Source

Select the "source" location for the images in the current order.

Selecting "35 mm" or "APS" will use the scanner to scan film.

Selecting "Archive" will open images from recently scanned film.

Selecting "Browse" will open the Windows Explorer window and will allow the operator to open from file, or camera cards.

Click on the "IQueue Toggle" button to switch to the IQueue II program.

Click on the "Back" arrow to return to the previous screen.

Click on the "Forward" arrow to go to the next screen.


Specify Film

This screen allows the operator to select the type of film, and whether the film is still in roll format, or if it has been cut.

Click on the "IQueue Toggle" button to switch to the IQueue II program.

Click on the "Back" arrow to return to the previous screen.

Click on the "Forward" arrow to go to the next screen.


Scanning

The scanning screen will appear and will prompt for film when the scanner is ready.

F-235 and F-335 scanners - Insert film with the DX code towards the back of the scanner, starting with the lowest numbered frame, as shown below:

Insert the film with the DX Code to the back of the scanner, starting with the lowest number first, as shown below:

Cancel Scan - this button will cancel the current scan operation.

F-135 – When prompted by the film LED, insert the film with the DX code up with the lowest number first, as shown below.


Image Editing

Once images have been scanned, or opened from file, the image editing screen will appear.

All image corrections are done on the main screen.

"Previous" and "Next" will scroll through the images on the screen, if there are more images in the order than can be displayed on one screen.

"Accept" and "Reject" will include or exclude images from the job type (CD, folio, index print, etc.).

"Select All" will highlight all images currently displayed on the screen.

"Preview Size" will adjust how many images are displayed on the screen at a time.

"Start Over" will clear the screen of all images and begin a new order.

Click on the "IQueue Toggle" button to switch to the IQueue II program.

Toggles from the 'Image Edit' options to the 'Print Edit' options.

Toggles from the 'Print Edit' options to the 'Image Edit' options.

Color Correction - Available in the 'Image Edit' mode

Rotate the selected image(s) clockwise or counter-clockwise.

Adjust the sharpness up or down by clicking on the appropriate button.

Adjust the brightness up or down by clicking on the appropriate button.

Adjust the contrast up or down by clicking on the appropriate button.

Add color to the selected image(s) by clicking on the appropriate button.

Print Quantities - Available in the 'Print Edit' mode

Order Print Quantities - Adjusts print quantities for the entire order including print quantities for images that are not currently displayed.

Selected Print Quantities - Adjusts print quantities for just those images that are currently selected.

Certain print types may be disabled by selecting Setup->General from the PSI main menu.

The names of each print type are assigned in IQueue by selecting File->Setup from the IQueue main menu and selecting a single setup button.

More Images and Start Job

"More Images" allows the operator to add images to the current order.

"Start Job" begins the pre-selected output jobs and begins a new order.


File Menu

Order Menu

The Order Menu can be accessed from the main menu in PSI. Click on Order in the main menu at the top of the screen.

The Order Menu contains the following menu items:

Menu Item | Description
New | clear the existing order of all images, and begin a new order
Add Roll From Scanner | scan film and append the scanned images to the current order
Cancel Scan | cancels the previously selected scan or file import operation. Any images already scanned or imported will be added to the order.
Add Roll From File | prompt the user with a file open dialog and append the imported images to the existing order.
Add Roll From Archive | will open a previous order from the IQueue II archive, or if there is no current order, it will begin a new order.
Add Roll From TWAIN Device | will import images from a compatible TWAIN device attached to the Host PC. This option is not currently available.
Save As | will save the selected images to a hard drive, network location, ZIP drive, memory card, or floppy diskette.
Create Products | opens the products dialog, where the user can select the desired product or products to produce.
Run Package 1 | creates the product or products setup in package 1. See the Setup->Packages command.
Run Package 2 | creates the product or products setup in package 2. See the Setup->Packages command.
Run Package 3 | creates the product or products setup in package 3. See the Setup->Packages command.
Cancel Export | cancels exporting images from the current order and cancels any products that were to be produced.
Notes/Label | can be added and printed on Index prints.
View Properties | displays order information.
Exit | will terminate the PSI application.
Products Again | will create the same products as the last time an Order->Create Products command was selected in the menu.


Add Roll From Scanner

Add Roll From Scanner (ctrl S)

See How to Scan.


Add Roll From File

Add Roll From File (Ctrl-O)

From the main menu select Order->Add Roll From File

From the main tool bar click on the file open icon:

From the key board, select Ctrl-O.

Use the file open dialog box to browse to and select the set of images to add to the order.


Add Roll From Archive

From the main menu select Order->Add Roll From Archive

Set the search options and Click "Search Now" to begin a new search. Then highlight the desired Order ID from the search results and click on "Open". All the images from the archived order will be added to the current order.


Save As

Once there are scanned images in the current order and the images are displayed on the screen, the "Save As" command will become available in the "Order" menu. Select the Save As command to save the selected images to the host computer.

From the main menu select Order->Save As

From the main tool bar click on the file export icon:

Options

Change these options to effect the file naming and destination of saved images.

Use original file name

If this option is checked the images will be saved using the original file names. File name prefix will then have no effect.

File Name Prefix

The string entered in this box will be appended at the beginning of the normal Pakon file names. Inserting "ROLLID" will put the order's roll ID in the name of the saved file. Inserting "COUNT" will add the count of each picture within the order. For example, the first image in an order will be numbered "01" even if it has an index number of 04.

For example, if "File name prefix" box contains "COUNT_ROLLID_Pakon_", and the roll ID is 5625, this is how images will be saved to disk.

An image that would otherwise be named AAA004 would become "01_5625_Pakon_AAA004.jpg". The next image would be named "02_5625_Pakon_AAA005.jpg"

Root Directory

This is the path where the selected images will be saved.

Create Subdirectory for each Roll ID

This will create a sub folder for each unique Roll ID within the order.

Save as RAW

This will save the image without any color correction. The image will appear as a negative.

Selected Pictures Only

This will save the selected images in the order. If this is not checked all images in the order, except rejected images, will be saved.

Image Settings

Change these options to save the images as different file types, different sizes, and different compression schemes.

Use Scanned Resolution

This will save the image at it's native resolution. No scaling or resampling will occur.

Don't Scale Up

Will any scaling up to fit a larger size.

Height

Sets the height of the output image, measured in pixels. The width will be set appropriately to preserve the aspect ratio.

File

Available options are TIFF, Bitmap, JPEG, and EXIF JPEG.

Quality

Changes the compression ratio for the JPEG images. Higher numbers cause better image quality but less compression. Lower number cause lower image quality but higher compression.


Create Products

After images are added to the order and displayed on the screen, products may be produced.

From the main menu select Order->Create Products to bring up the Create Products dialog.

From the main tool bar click on the product check box icon to bring up the Create Products dialog:

From the key board, select Ctrl-P to bring up the Create Products dialog or Ctrl-Shift-P to create the same set of products as before.

From this menu, the operator can select products and quantities of products to create. The bottom of the products dialog shows a summary of the prints to be produced.

To learn how to make each product, select below:

· Kodak Picture CD

· Pakon CD

· Sleeve

· Print Types 1-6

· Index

· Contact

· Internet


Notes - Label

Notes/Label

The label and Notes that will be printed on Index prints.


View Properties

Order properties displays information about the current order. It lists the quantity of the products made with the current order, as well as which revision it was made with.


New

New (Ctrl N)

From the main menu select Order->New

From the main tool bar click on the order envelope icon.

From the key board, select Ctrl-N.

Any one of these commands will clear the order and the screen so a new order may be started.


Picture Menu

The Picture Menu can be accessed from the main PSI screen. Click on "Picture" in the main menu at the top of the PSI screen.

Menu Item | Description
Select All | will highlight all images shown on the screen
Reject | will mark the selected images with reject. Rejected images are not exported to the archive and are not included in any products
Accept | will remove the reject marking from the selected image and the image will be included in the order again
Insert | will add an image in the selected location
Frame Placement | will open the frame adjustment box
Rotate | will rotate the selected image(s) by the desired angle
Flip | will flip the selected image(s) 180° on the selected axis
Color | will open the color adjust box
Sharpness | will open the "Sharpening" slider control window. This will sharpen or blur the selected image(s)
Roll ID | allows the operator to change the Roll ID after scanning.
Index Number | allows the operator to change the index number of the selected image(s)
Frame Type | Allows the operator to change the Print Aspect Ratio of the selected images. Only for images scanned from 24mm film.
View Properties | allows the operator to view specific information about the selected image


Frame Placement

From the PSI main menu, select Picture->Frame Placement to bring up the frame placement dialog.

From the PSI main toolbar select the frame placement icon:

Click on the "Horizontal Arrow" button on the toolbar, or "Open" and "Frame Placement" to open this box.

  1. Select the image or images which you desire to correct.

  2. Select the Frame Placement command to open the "Horizontal Frame Adjust" box.

  3. Use the appropriate correction box to fix the mis-framed image(s).


Rotate

From the PSI main menu, select Picture->Rotate to rotate the selected images.

From the PSI tool bar, select the appropriate rotate icon.

Using the Image Edit Tool bar at the bottom of the screen.

Rotates the selected images by 90, 180, or 270 degrees.


Flip

From the PSI main menu, select Picture->Flip to flip the selected images.


Color

Color (ctrl c)

From the PSI main menu select Picture->Color to bring up the Color Adjust dialog.

From the main tool bar click on the color icon:

From the key board, select Ctrl-c to bring up the Color Adjust dialog. Alternatively color may be adjusted using hot keys. See the hot keys section at the bottom of this page.

Using the Image Edit Tool bar at the bottom of the screen.

The color corrections will appear in the image preview screen, and the correction value will be displayed to the right of the image.

Color adjust can be used to adjust the following:

  • Cyan <-> Red

  • Magenta <-> Green

  • Yellow <-> Blue

  • Brightness

  • Contrast

Color Control Short-Cuts

Shortcut | Function
E | Change red in selected images
R | Change green in selected images
T | Change blue in selected images
A | (density) Change brightness of selected images
S | Decrease in selected mode
F | Increase in selected mode
D | Neutral in selected mode
Del | Deletes Selection
Ins | Inserts Selection

The color properties of one image can be copied to another, by pressing "c" to copy and "v" to paste.


Sharpening

From the PSI main menu, select Picture->Sharpening.

The "Sharpening" control will sharpen or blur the focus of the selected image or images.


Roll ID

Click on "Picture" and "Roll ID" to set the roll id for a roll or rolls in the order.

To input the Roll ID, click on the value, or
use the keyboard.

Selection

First selected roll - only the first selected roll will use this Roll ID

All selected rolls - all selected rolls will use this Roll ID

All rolls in order - all rolls in the current order will use this Roll ID


Index Number

From the PSI main menu, select Picture->Index Number to open the index number dialog box.

The operator can change the index number of the frame selected.

Index All - all images will be re-indexed using this number as the first index number.


View Properties

In PSI main menu, select Picture->Image Properties to view the image properties.

The operator can review information about the selected image. This is helpful when there are both scanned images and imported images in the same order.


Setup Menu

The Setup Menu can be accessed from the main menu in PSI. Click on Setup in the main menu at the top of the screen.

The Setup Menu contains the following menu items:

Menu Item | Description
Package | accesses Package settings for Package 1, Package 2, and Package 3
Scanner | accesses the "Calibration Wizard," "Scan Mode," and "Advanced submenu items.
Pakon CDR | opens the setup dialog for Pakon CD's
Kodak Picture CD | opens the print dialog for Kodak Picture CD's
General | opens the scanner and software settings dialog box
Color Preferences | opens the default color settings dialog box
IQueue | opens the IQueue settings dialog box. This is used to change the image archive settings where orders are stored for IQueue to access.
EasyOrder | opens the EasyOrder settings dialog box. This is used to change the work flow of EasyOrder.


Scripts

Packages:

Make Popular Packages Easier to Produce!

Setting up Packages

There are three packages that can be set up to create pre-defined product sets. Each package is set up individually and can have multiple products processed by clicking on the appropriate button on the toolbar.

From the PSI main menu, select the Setup->Package command from the main menu in PSI to setup the packages.

Running Packages:

After images are added to the order and displayed on the screen, pre-defined packages may be run quickly and easily.

From the PSI main menu select Order->Run Package to run a package.

From the PSI toolbar click on one of the package icons:

"Go 1" will run Package 1.

"Go 2" will run Package 2.

"Go 3" will run Package 3.

From the key board, select Ctrl-Shift-1 to run Package 1, Ctrl-Shift-2 to run Package 2 and select Ctrl-Shift-3 to run Package 3.


Calibration Wizard

From the PSI main menu, select Scanner->Calibration Wizard to open the Calibration Wizard dialog box.

The "Calibration Wizard" has three options for calibration.

Track Test

The track test should be run if DX code reading performance has degraded. It should be run after cleaning the film track. The operator will be prompted to insert a color negative film strip for the track test. It is recommended to insert the film with the DX codes towards the back of the scanner with the lowest number first.

Focus Test

The focus test should be run if the focus is off in a given resolution. The operator will be prompted to insert a color negative film strip for the focus test. The emulsion should be up when this film strip is inserted.

Gain Test

This test should be run as needed, if images are exhibiting banding or improper color balance. The operator will not have to insert film for this test.


Scan Mode

From the PSI main menu, select Setup->Scanner->Scan Mode to open Scan Mode dialog.

This menu option opens a dialog to add long roll support when using a long roll adapter available from Pakon.

Scan Mode (Not available on an F-135)

Normal Roll Mode -- This is the standard operational mode for PSI. Use this mode when scanning film strips up to 40 exposure rolls of film.

Long Roll Mode -- This mode is for use when using PSI with a Long Roll Adaptor available from Pakon. After the film is scanned, it will reverse half a frame. (Please call Pakon for availability.) Do not use this mode unless using the Long Roll Adaptor.

Spliced Roll Mode -- This mode is only available when using a scanner purchased specifically for scanning spliced film along with the Long Roll Adaptor. Scans stop when an opaque splice is scanned. Then the film is will advance half a frame past the splice.

Auto Run - These two options are used to automate scanning and output

Enabling a package in this box will automatically run the selected package and complete all jobs setup in the selected package each time a new roll is added to the order.

If Scan Next Order is checked, a new order will be started and a new scan will be started automatically.

Portrait Mode

This option will limit the range of color correction done throughout the roll. This is to be used when the entire roll of film was shot under the same conditions, as in a portrait studio.

Enabling this option will allow automatic image rotation.


Advanced

From the PSI main menu, select Setup->Scanner->Advanced to open the Advanced Scanner Setting dialog.

Do not change any values in this menu unless directed to do so by a Pakon authorized technician.


Pakon CD Setup

From the PSI main menu, select the Setup->Pakon CDR command to open the "Pakon CDR" setup dialog.

You can also get here from the "Create Products" dialog by pressing the "Setup" button next to the "Pakon CDR" check box.

This dialog determines the settings used to create Pakon CDs from the Order->Create Products command.

Add Extras to Disk

Viewer - This adds an optional CD viewing program that allows customers to view their images on their Pakon CD at home, without the need to have a program already installed.

User Files - Enabling this option will add any files in the "C:\Program Files\Pakon\Extras\User" folder.

Other CDR Options

Print Label - Print a CD label when making a Pakon CD.

Multi-Session - This option is not available when not a veiwer to the CD. It allows the operator to have more than one job to a Pakon CD.

See Also: Kodak Picture CD Setup


Kodak Picture CD Setup

The Setup Menu is available at the top of the main PSI screen. Click on "Setup" to access this menu.

To select the label printing options when making a Kodak Picture CD, click on the "Kodak Picture CD Setup" option in the "Setup" menu.

Select the desired options for each window.

Print Media Select

CD Label First Burn, Jewel Case After - A CD label will be printed, and a jewel case will print if there are more than 40 frames on the CD.

Jewel Case - A jewel case will print displaying all images on the jewel case insert. No CD label will be printed.

Frames Per Sheet

One Roll Per Sheet: This is the only available option at this time.

Jewel Insert Frame Size

Variable Size, 40 Frames Max - Up to 40 frames will be displayed on the CD label, depending on the number of images on the CD.

Fixed Size, 25 Frames Max - There will be 25 thumbnail images on the CD label, regardless of the number of images on the CD, some thumbnails may be blank.

Fixed Size, 40 Frames Max - There will be 40 thumbnail images on the CD label, regardless of the number of images on the CD, some thumbnails will be blank.

See Also: Pakon CD Setup


General

The Setup Menu is available at the top of the main PSI screen. Click on "Setup->General" to access this menu.

The "General" options dialog will appear when selected.

The "Products" tab displays the following options:

Products

Internet Products

Once this option becomes available, there will be an Internet upload method provided here.

Available Products

When the box is checked, the product will become available in the "Create Products" box.

Lamp

This tab only appears when PSI is connected to an F-235. The F-235 lamp can be set into standby mode, or be turned off after a set amount of time.

Lamp Saver

Check the box "Enable Lamp Save" to have PSI set the lamp in standby mode, or to turn it off.

Use the up and down arrows in each box to increase or decrease the desired amount of time for standby mode, and to turn the lamp off.

Appearance

Select the desired color scheme for the pictures preview screen.

Roll ID

Change the settings for the system roll ID.

Numeric Only - forces the Roll ID to be numeric only

Minimum and Maximum - sets the minimum and maximum values for numeric only Roll IDs.

Automatically Increment - numeric only Roll ID will "Automatically Increment" by one, every time an image set is added to the Order.


Color Preferences

The Setup Menu is available at the top of the main PSI screen. Click on "Setup" to access this menu.

This menu allows the operator to setup default color values for the following types of images:

  • Scanned Color Negative Images

  • Scanned Black and White Images

  • Scanned Color Reversal Images (Positive Film)

  • Images Opened from File (including Digital Media)

The numeric values on the right side of each slider correspond to the values show next to each image on the main PSI screen.

The bottom value is the "Sharpness" setting.


IQueue

The Setup Menu is available at the top of the main PSI screen. Click on "Setup" to access this menu.

The "IQueue" settings displays the following options:

General Tab

Auto-Start IQueue

When this box is checked, IQueue will automatically load when PSI is run.

Maximum Image Storage

The image archive will automatically be deleted when it reaches the size set (in MB) in this window.

Hi-Res Tab

Dimensions

Use Scanned Resolution - uses the resolution the image was scanned at when saving the file to disk.

Don't Scale Up - does not allow the software to scale up an image resolution when saving to disk.

Height - Changes the height of the image, when "Use Scanned Resolution" is not enabled.

File

There are four file types available when saving to disk.

  • JPEG

  • EXIF JPEG

  • BMP

  • TIFF

Note: When making Kodak Picture CD's, "EXIF JPEG" and "Use Scanned Resolution" must be used.

LoRes Tab

LoRes options are used only when saving a low resolution image along with high resolution versions of each image. They can only be saved in JPEG format.

Dimensions

Use Scanned Resolution - uses the resolution the image was scanned at when saving the file to disk.

Don't Scale Up - does not allow the software to scale up an image resolution when saving to disk.

Height - Changes the height of the image, when "Use Scanned Resolution" is not enabled.


Form View Setup

Easy Order Setup

From the main menu in PSI, select Setup->EasyOrder to display the EasyOrder settings dialog box.

Customize the EasyOrder Settings in this dialog box. These settings affect the work flow used for PSI EasyOrder.

Make These Options Available in EasyOrder

Checking these options makes them available as an option in the EasyOrder work flow.

Use These Options in EasyOrder

These options will be the default values used when processing an order in EasyOrder. The option will not appear in the EasyOrder work flow.

Change Password

A password must be entered when switching between EasyOrder and Classic View. The password can be changed using this command. The password can be blank.

Package Setup

Packages can only be selected once, so it is important to have an option for every available package, including Kodak Picture CD, Pakon CD, folio, Picture CD and folio, Pakon CD and folio, 4x6 prints, Picture CD with a folio and 4x6 prints, etc.

The operator can define up to fifteen individual packages and give each a custom name. Click on the blue box to define that package.

Each package can have multiple output options selected.

Source Media Setup

Fifteen source options can be made available to the operator. Click on the blue box to define that source media.

Name

Name the Source Media (Compact Flash, Smart Media, Camera Card would be good examples) to make identification easier for the operator.

Directory

List the path or paths from which PSI will acquire images. In this example, a camera card is used. All camera cards save images in the "DCIM" folder on the camera card. Type the name of the drive letters assigned to the camera card adaptor, followed by "DCIM". The semicolon is used to open more than one directory location.

In this example, PSI will open all images stored on any camera card that is currently installed in the PC. It will look in drives D:\, E:\, F:\, and G:\.

The "Browse" button will also show all available drives and folders from which to gather images.

For CD's, all images on Pakon and Kodak Picture CD's are located in the "\Pictures" directory.

Recursive

Using the 'recursive' option will look in all subfolders in the folders specified in the "Directory" option. This option must be used for camera cards. It should not be used for CD's, as Pakon CD's will have low resolution images in a subfolder.


Tools

The Tools Menu can be accessed from the main menu in PSI. Click on Tools in the main menu at the top of the screen.

The Tools Menu contains the following menu items:

Menu Item | Description
EasyOrder | Switches PSI between classic and EasyOrder mode.
Advance Film | If film gets stuck in the scanner, do not attempt to pull the film out manually. Doing so can damage the scanner. Instead, use this command advance the film.
Stop Advance Film | Select this command to cancel the advance film command.
Reverse Film | Moves the film through the scanner in the reverse direction.

These options are also available on the main toolbar at the top of the screen.

Advance Film

Stop Advance Film

EasyOrder


About Pakon

To get detailed information about your scanner and the version of PSI Software, click on Help->About in the main menu.

In the event that you call Technical Support, you may be asked to supply this information to your support representative.


IQueue Program

IQueue is an independent program from PSI, though it is dependent on PSI for receiving jobs. IQueue must load along with PSI for it to operate properly. Therefore, there is an option in PSI to force IQueue to load with PSI.

Before using IQueue, devices must be assigned and setup for each job type (Single, Index, Folio, CD, etc.). Each job type to be produced must be assigned at least one device. Multiple job types may be assigned to a single device. Some job types allow multiple devices to be assigned. For example, an ink jet printer device can be assigned to produce Folios and CD labels. Two thermal printers can be assigned to produce Index prints.

IQueue waits to receive jobs from PSI or Kiosks. The jobs are placed in the Pending Jobs Grid (lower grid in the IQueue main screen) and are then moved to the Running Jobs Grid (upper grid in the IQueue main screen) when the required devices become available.

IQueue has three modes of operation:

Waiting - IQueue is waiting for new jobs to come in.

Running - IQueue has an active job in the Running Jobs Grid.

Stopped - IQueue has stopped, or put all orders on hold, due to the operator having stopped it.

To switch from IQueue's job status screen to PSI, press the Order Entry icon at the bottom of the IQueue screen:

Order Entry Icon

Pending Jobs Grid

Jobs come into IQueue from PSI or from Kiosks. As the jobs come in, they are placed in the Pending Jobs Grid using a first in first out priority. Promote a job in the Pending Jobs Grid to cause that job to be processed next. Pause a job to temporarily prevent a job from running. Cancel a Pending Job if the job is no longer needed. As devices become available, jobs move from the Pending Jobs Grid to the Running Jobs Grid. Stop IQueue to stop all jobs from moving to the Running Jobs Grid.

Running Jobs Grid

The Running Jobs Grid lists all the devices recognized by IQueue for fulfilling jobs. IQueue matches jobs in the Pending Jobs Grid with available devices in the Running Jobs Grid. When a job is running on a device, the Running Jobs Grid shows the job status, the device status and allows the operator to Pause a device or Cancel a running job. From the Running Jobs Grid, a list of products assigned to each device may be viewed. To view a list of products assigned to a device, see the Product List command.


IQueue Commands

Hold All Orders/Process All Orders

From the IQueue main menu, select File->Hold All Orders or File->Process All Orders.

From the IQueue main screen, select the Stop or Run icon:

Stop Icon

Run Icon

Stop IQueue to hold all jobs in the Pending Jobs Grid and prevent jobs from moving to the Running Jobs Grid. Run IQueue to resume processing all jobs that are not paused.


Hold Kiosks/Process Kiosks

Orders that come into IQueue via a Kiosk connection normally come in with an OK status and are processed on a first in first out order just like jobs coming from PSI. The Hold Kiosks command causes orders that come into IQueue via a Kiosk to be placed in the pending grid in a paused state. To process the job the operator must manually resume the job.


IQueue Settings

To open the IQueue Setup dialog, select File->Setup from the IQueue main menu. IQueue must be in the Stopped state for this command to work.

The IQueue setup screen allows the user to assign a device and setup the device for each product type. There are nine print type products, a CD product and an Internet product that may be setup and produced. Only products that will be produced need to be setup. If Internet jobs are not going to be produced by IQueue, then Internet does not need to be setup.

Prints (Type 1-6)

There are six basic print types (Type 1 - 6) used for setting up basic service prints such as 4 x 6 prints or 10 x 15 prints.

Check "Group Products by Printer" to have all jobs that are from the same order and that share a common device be output on that common device.

Sleeve Change the print options for sleeves or Folios

Index Change the print options for index prints

Contact Change the print options for contact prints

CD-ROM Select the CD-R drive to be used by IQueue when making Pakon or Kodak Picture CD's

Label Setup - Change the CD label print options

Jewel Setup - Change the Jewel case insert print options

Bravo Disc Publisher - enables Primera Bravo CD Burner and Printer. You must purchase a Bravo kit from Pakon and install it before using this option.

Internet

Account - Setup the Internet upload account information.

Receipt - Setup the Internet upload receipt settings.


Single

To setup Print Type 1-6, first select File->Setup from the IQueue Main Menu. Then select the print type to be setup. This will bring up the Print Setup dialog. The single setup dialog in IQueue has the following options:

Name

Assign a name to a print type. For example if the page setup is for a 4 x 6 inch print, name the print type "4 x 6". This name is also used in the PSI package setup and print quantity adjustment screens.

Print Mode

To File - Print this output type to a file on the computer.

Single Printer - Only one printer will be used when printing this single print.

Dual Printer - Two printers will be assigned to this print type. If checked, the box will change to a new view enabling a second printer for the selected print type.

Include index print - An index print will be printed with the order. It is recommended this be used to help identify network orders or orders in labs with a high volume. Alternatively, to separate orders use the Pause Completed Job setting.

Pause Completed Job - When a job in the Running Jobs Grid completes, the device will pause with the job still showing complete. The operator then removes the product from the device, notes the Roll ID, and then Resumes the device. It is recommended this be used to help identify network orders or orders in labs with a high volume. Alternatively, to separate orders use the Include Index Print setting..

Page Setup

Select the "Page Setup" button for setting paper size, margins, orientation, printer and printer settings.

Print Index

Check this to add an index to each set of prints. Another way to add an index to a set of prints is to create a PSI package that includes a single print type and an index.

Pause Completed Job

Check this box to have the device that produces this product to pause when the job is complete. This will prevent multiple jobs from accumulating in a paper tray and allow the operator to identify the roll ID associated with the job in the paper tray. After the prints are retrieved and associated with an order, the operator presses the resume button to resume printing jobs on that device.


Sleeve

To setup sleeve, first select File->Setup from the IQueue Main Menu. Then select sleeve. This will bring up the sleeve setup dialog. The sleeve setup dialog in IQueue has the following options:

Sleeve Type

4 Across - Four frames across sleeve, used when strips are cut into four frame strips.

6 Across - Six frames across sleeve, used when strips are cut into six frame strips.

Sleeving Method

Start at Roll End - The default option. Begins last frame on bottom of sleeve.

Sleeve Text Set to Print

This is the text set that will be printed on all sleeve jobs. To change the text set use the drop down list box above the "Text Set to Print" area.

Change Text Set

This button will open the Edit Sleeve Text Sets box. Create a new Text Set by clicking on "New." Check the "Make new sleeve text sets based on the selected set" to modify an existing text set and save as a new set. Click on "Font" for Font options. Click "OK" to save changes.

Print Setup

Use this to add or remove index numbers on the sleeve, and to change the size of the index number printed on the sleeve. Select the "Setup" button for setting paper size, margins, orientation, printer and printer settings.


Index

To setup index , first select File->Setup from the IQueue Main Menu. Then select index. This will bring up the index setup dialog. The index setup dialog in IQueue has the following options:

Index Numbers

Use this to add or remove index numbers on the index print, and to change the size of the index number printed on the index print.

Paper Prompt

Check "Paper Prompt" to receive a prompt to insert paper each time an index is printed.

Print to File

Check this box to have IQueue save the index print as a file on the computer.

Setup

Opens the "Page Setup" dialog for setting paper size, margins, orientation, printer and printer settings.


Contact

To setup index , first select File->Setup from the IQueue Main Menu. Then select index. This will bring up the index setup dialog. The index setup dialog in IQueue has the following options:

Index Numbers

Use this to add or remove index numbers on the index print, and to change the size of the index number printed on the contact print.

Paper Prompt

Check "Paper Prompt" to receive a prompt to insert paper each time an contact is printed.

Print to File

Check this option to print the contact sheet as a file on the computer.

Setup

Select the "Setup" button for setting paper size, margins, orientation, printer and printer settings.


CD-ROM

If there are multiple CD-R devices installed on the system, this option allows you to select the desired drive.


CD Label

To setup CD Labels, first select File->Setup from the IQueue Main Menu. Then select CD Label. This will bring up the CD Label setup dialog. The CD Label setup dialog in IQueue has the following options:

Index Numbers

Use this to add or remove index numbers on the CD Label, and to change the size of the index number printed on the CD Label.

Paper Prompt

Check "Paper Prompt" to receive a prompt to insert paper each time an CD Label is printed.

Print to File

Check this option to print the CD Label as a file on the computer.

Setup

Select the "Setup" button for setting paper size, margins, orientation, printer and printer settings.


CD Jewel Case Insert

To setup CD inserts, first select File->Setup from the IQueue Main Menu. Then select CD Jewel. This will bring up the CD Jewel setup dialog. The CD Jewel setup dialog in IQueue has the following options:

Index Numbers

Use this to add or remove index numbers on the CD Jewel, and to change the size of the index number printed on the CD Label.

Paper Prompt

Check "Paper Prompt" to receive a prompt to insert paper each time an CD Label is printed.

Print to File

Check this option to print the CD Label as a file on the computer.

Setup

Select the "Setup" button for setting paper size, margins, orientation, printer and printer settings.


Internet

Internet Account Setup

This information will be setup by a technician at the time of purchase.


Internet Receipt

This information will be setup by a technician at the time of purchase.


Print to File

Printed media may be "printed to file" using the IQueue II interface. For example, to print an index print 'to file' this is how to do it: From the IQueue II menu select "File->Setup" and click on "Index."

Index Setup dialog

Click on the "Print to File" box.

To set the "Print to File" options, click on "Setup."

Print To File Setup dialog

Location

Set the directory where the file will be saved.

Filename

Set the name of the file to be created on the computer. You can include the key word "ROLLID" in the file name. "ROLLID" will be replaced with the actual roll ID number of the first roll of the order.

Orientation

Rotate the image in the desired direction.

Rotate 180°

Rotate 90° Left

Rotate 90° Right

Dimensions

Select the output size in dots.

Dots Per Inch

Select the dots per inch for the file to be saved at.

File Type

Select the desired file type.

Available file types include:

Bitmap

JPEG

TIFF

EXIF JPEG


Promote A Job

Promote Pending Job

To Promote a pending job in the Pending Jobs Grid:

1. Stop IQueue

2. Press the Status button next to the job to be promoted

3. Press Promote Job.

4. Resume Running IQueue.

The promoted job will move to the top of the Pending Jobs Grid. When the required device becomes available, the promoted job will be the next job to move from the Pending Jobs Grid to the Running Jobs Grid.


Cancel Pending Job

To Cancel a pending job in the Pending Jobs Grid:

1. Stop IQueue

2. Press the Status button next to the job to be cancelled

3. Press Cancel Job.

4. Resume Running IQueue.

The cancelled job will be removed from the Pending Jobs Grid.


Pause Pending Job

To Pause a pending job in the Pending Jobs Grid:

1. Stop IQueue

2. Press the Status button next to the job to be paused

3. Press Pause Job.

4. Resume Running IQueue.

The paused job will change to the paused state and will not move from the Pending Jobs Grid to the Running Jobs Grid.


Cancel Running Job

To Cancel a running job in the Running Jobs Grid:

1. Press the Status button next to the job to be cancelled

2. Press Cancel Job.

The cancelled job will be removed from the Running Jobs Grid.


Pause Device

To Pause a device in the Running Jobs Grid:

1. Press the Pause button next to the device to be paused

The device will be paused. The Pause button will change to Resume.

To resume using the device, press the Resume button next to the device.


Product List for a Device

To view the list of products assigned to a device:

1. Press the Status button next to the device to be viewed

2. Press Product List.

A dialog will display the list of products assigned to the device.


Cleaning the Film Track

It is recommended to clean the film track every two weeks, along with the illumination cleaning. Keeping the film track clean will ensure that DX code reading remains reliable. It will also maintain the proper motor speed for each resolution. We recommend ensuring the film is clean before putting it into the scanner.

1.) Position the tip of the compressed air hose in the film track entrance, and blow, moving the hose up and down while blowing inside.

2.) Follow the cleaning instructions for Cleaning the Scanner Cover.

3.) After cleaning the film track, run the Film Track Test.


Cleaning the Scanner Cover

1.) Aim the hose of a can of compressed air into the film path, blowing the air away from the film entrance.

2.) On the film exit side, blow the air away from the film exit.


Operator Service

There are four primary operator service needs for the F-235 and F-335 scanners. These include:

Dust Cleaning of Illumination

Dust Cleaning of Film Track

Light Bulb Replacement

Fan Filter Maintenance

Warning: These procedures require the operator to remove up to two of the three covers on the scanner. Do not attempt to operate the scanner without these covers properly in place!


Fan Filter Maintenance

1. Close scanner software.

2. Turn off the scanner.

3. Disconnect USB and power cables.

4. Gently remove side cover by pulling on it. It should snap off.

5. Gently remove back cover by pulling on it. It too, should snap off.

Be Careful not to touch anything other than the fan and filter assembly. Many pieces on the back of the scanner will be hot to the touch, and are to be avoided.

6. Locate the Fan filter (123816). It is located on the back of the scanner, just under the plastic fan cover.

7. Pull straight back on the plastic fan cover until it comes free from the scanner housing.

8. Remove the filter from inside the cover, and replace.

9. Re-attach the fan cover by applying moderate pressure to each of the four sides, until it snaps back in to place.


Dust Cleaning of Film Track

It is recommended to clean the film track every two weeks, along with the illumination cleaning. Keeping the film track clean will ensure that DX code reading remains reliable. It will also maintain the proper motor speed for each resolution.

1.) Remove the film path cover.

2.) Position the tip of the compressed air hose on both sides of the film track entrance, and blow.

3.) Position the tip of the compressed air hose on both sides of the film track exit, and blow.

4.) After cleaning the film track, run the 'Film Track Test' in PSI.

5.) Scan a roll of film to verify that DX codes are being read properly.


Dust Cleaning of Illumination

The F-235 and F-335 are precision optical devices. A relatively smoke and dust free environment is necessary. The scanner must be cleaned periodically to remove large collections of dust or debris inside the scanner, on the illumination. Software is designed to compensate for smaller collections of dust or debris, but cleaning may be required.

If cleaning is required, follow each step by a verification process to determine if the cleaning was effective. If the verification determines that level of cleaning was ineffective, the next level is required.

1. Simple cleaning with compressed air and or lens brushes.

2. Cleaning with rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab.

3. Service.

Cleaning the Illumination with Compressed Air

1. Turn off the scanner.

2. Disconnect the USB and power cables.

3. Gently remove the side panel of scanner, by pulling back on it. It should snap out of place.

Do not touch anything inside the scanner while the power is on. The cover is only off to allow dust and debris to be blown out of the scanner.

Connect power to the scanner.

5. Turn the scanner on.

6. Remove the small film entrance cover.

7. Aim the hose of a can of compressed air into the film path--aiming for the clear piece of glass in the middle.

8. It may be beneficial to insert a strip of film into the scanner before blowing it out. This will focus all the air onto the light transfer bar, and should dislodge any dust or debris.

9. When finished, put the film path cover back in place.

Turn off the scanner immediately when finished cleaning the scanner!

10. Turn off the scanner and unplug the power cable.

11. Replace the side cover by snapping into place.

12. Plug in the USB and power cables.

Cleaning Illumination with Cotton Swab

CAUTION--Be Careful not to scratch or damage the top of the glass light bar!

1. Turn off the scanner.

2. Disconnect the USB and power cables.

3. Gently remove the side cover.

4. Using a long cotton swab, dabbed in isopropyl alcohol, clean the illumination bar inside the film track assembly.

5. The illumination bar is a small piece of glass, sitting upright.

6. After cleaning the illumination bar, replace side cover and turn on.


Light Bulb Replacement

Light Bulb Replacement (F-235 Only)

The light bulb will have a nominal life of 100 working days or longer, depending on certain variables. This number is based on the following assumptions:

• 6 working days per week

• 10hours per day

Changing the light bulb does not require any special tools.

Replacing the Scanner Light Bulb

CAUTION: The lamp may be hot. Allow the bulb to cool before attempting to replace it.

Use gloves when replacing the scanner light bulb. Fingerprints can damage the light bulb.

1. Close all scanning software.

2. Turn off the scanner.

3. Disconnect the USB and power cables.

4. Gently remove the side cover by pulling on it. It should snap out of place.

5. Gently pull the back cover upwards. It should snap off much like the side cover.

6. Locate the small lever, just to the back of the bulb.

Gloves must be worn to ensure the bulb is not damaged by dirt or skin oils.

7. With one hand, gently pull the lever towards the back of the scanner.

8. As the lever is pulled, the bulb will be pushed up and partially out of its wire harness.

9. Once the bulb has been pushed up far enough, use your other hand to gently remove the bulb from the harness and lower the lever back into down position.

10. Orient the new light bulb so that the largest, or widest part of the bell shape is facing the front of the scanner. And place the smaller end with the prongs, facing the back.

11. Rest the wide end of the bulb on the top edge of the wire harness, do not push or force it downward.

12. Spin or rotate the bulb so that the two prongs line up with the grooves in the lamp ballast.

13. Gently apply downward pressure equally to both the front and the back of the bulb.

14. Slide the bulb into place, until it fits securely.

15. Replace the back cover by snapping it into place.

16. Replace the side cover by snapping it back into place.

17. Plug in USB and power cables.

18. Turn scanner on, and allow warming up before using again.


Troubleshooting

Lines in Scans

Error Code 3013

Scanner stops prematurely

Motor doesn't stop after scanning

DX Codes not being read

Hardware Fault Errors

Stretched Images

Error Log Files

Images out of Focus

Load Disc Command Failed

Lamp Warm-up time

Contacting Support


Lines in Scans

Lines in scans can be caused two ways. The first is that the scanner needs to be calibrated. The temperature of the lamp can vary and re-calibrating the scanner ensures the highest image reproduction. Run the "Gain Test" to calibrate the scanner.

The scanner illumination could also be dirty and require cleaning.


Error Code 3013

The N:\ hard drive is bad. Replace the second hard drive that is used for the scanner buffer drive.


Scanner Stops Prematurely

Run the "Gain Test" in the Calibration Wizard.


Motor doesn't stop after scanning

If the scanner motor does not stop after a roll of film has finished scanning, manually hit the "Stop" button. To fix the problem, run the Gain Test.


DX Codes Not Being Read

Run the "Track Test" in the Calibration Wizard.

A dirty film track will also cause DX codes to not be read properly. Clean it regularly to ensure proper DX code reporting.


Hardware Fault Codes

Hardware fault codes are usually one of two varieties. Hardware fault codes will be reported if the film was inserted improperly. They will also be reported for hardware failures.

Cleaning the fan filter regularly will ensure that the scanner does not overheat and turn off the lamp to avoid damaging the scanner.

Cleaning the illumination bar regularly will also ensure that fault codes related to a dirty illumination bar not be reported.


Stretched Images

A dirty film track will cause the film inside the scanner to not travel through the film path at the proper speed and will caused images to appear stretched.

Clean the film track regularly to avoid this problem.


Error Log Files

The scanner error log files will be helpful for troubleshooting scanner problems. These files are located in "C:\Program Files\Pakon\F-X35 Com Server\Logs".

The IQueue error log files will be helpful for troubleshooting IQueue problems. These files are located in "C:\Program Files\Pakon\IQueue\Logs".

Please include all error log files in any email correspondence with your technical support representative.


Images Out of Focus

Run the "Focus Test" in the Calibration Wizard to improve the focus of the Scanner. This option is not available on an F-135.


Load Disc Command Failed

If IQueue II prompts this error message when making a CD, try the following:

  1. Insert a new CD.

  2. Insert the CD only when prompted to by IQueue II.

  3. Try a CD from a new spindle to ensure the media is not defective.


Lamp Warm-Up Time

Lamp Warm-Up Time (F-235 Only)

The lamp warm-up time cannot be reduced the first time the scanner is turned on. The lamp warms up to ensure that image quality is satisfactory. However, there is a lamp-saver function that will turn off the lamp bulb after a setup period of inactivity. This can be disabled.

Under Setup->General increase the time allowed before the lamp turns off to 9999 to ensure it does not turn off.


Contacting Support

When contacting support by phone, please follow these guidelines to ensure timely assistance:

Have the computer and scanner on.

Have PSI loaded, if possible.

Have any reported error codes written down for quick reference.

Know the version of PSI being used. Click here for more information on this.

Know the serial number of your scanner.

If you prefer to email support, please include the following information in your email request:

Any applicable error log files.

Version number of PSI.

Serial number of your Pakon film scanner.

A sample image if helpful.

Your company name and location.

Details on the problem and what has been attempted so far to resolve the problem.


Noritsu 2611

The Noritsu 2611 mini-lab can be used as a printer using PSI F-235. For this to work, there must be a SCSI cable from the Noritsu 2611 connected to a SCSI card on the F-235 host PC. The 2611 should be turned on before the F-235 host PC is turned on.

If the 2611 is detected by IQueue upon start-up, there will be a green status light if the PC and 2611 are communicating.

A yellow light indicates a warning for the 2611.

A red light indicates that there is an error on the 2611.

If there is a flashing yellow or red light, the warning or error has not been acknowledged by the operator. The operator can acknowledge this error by pressing the yellow or red button. A previously acknowledge warning or error can also be viewed by pressing the yellow or red button.

If the 2611 is connected but the green light does not appear, the PC may have been powered on before the lab or the SCSI cable may not be fully connected. Power down the Pakon system, check the connection, restart the PC, and then restart PSI and IQueue.


Printing to the 2611

Printing to the Noritsu 2611 requires that the printer be set to "AUX2" mode and IQueue II be set to print to the mini lab.

AUX2 Mode

If the AUX2 channel is configured on the 2611 already, it is probably channel 13.

To create this AUX2 mode:

  1. Press "Form" on the 2611.

  2. Go to "13" or a blank channel.

  3. Press "Shift" and "Yes."

  4. Select "Print Form" and hit the "Yes" key.

  5. Set "Print Specification" to "AUX2."

  6. Set "Operation Specification" to "CROP."

  7. Set "Display Specification" to "1 FRAME."

  8. Set "Destination of Image Data" to "VFP."

Print to the Mini Lab

To enable 4x6 printing to the Noritsu Mini Lab, you must install a mini-lab enable kit. Please contact Pakon Sales.

WARNING:

Do not switch the 2611 out of AUX2 mode while orders are being processed in the "Running Jobs -- Single Grid."


Extras

Axiom Viewing Software

PSI has the ability to add software to each CD created.

Pakon sells Axiom Viewing Software. Follow these instructions to install the program if it is not already installed:

1. Insert the installation CD into the CD drive.

2. If the installation does not begin once the CD is inserted, run setup.exe from the CD drive.

3. Click on "Next."

4. Click on "Install."

5. Click on "Finish."

6. In PSI, go to "Setup"

7. Select "Pakon CD Setup"

8. Check the box that says "User Files" to add the Axiom viewing software onto each Pakon CD created.

Note: Pakon no longer offers "CD Picture Essentials." However, this program is still available in PSI to those who own a license.


User Folder Option

The "User" folder can be used to add software to Pakon CD's created in PSI.

Create a "user" folder in C:\Program Files\Pakon\Extras

Copy files to C:\Program Files\Pakon\Extras\User

In PSI, go to "Setup"

Select "Pakon CD Setup"

Check the box that says "User "

Select "Pakon CD Setup"

Check the box that says "User Files"


Bravo CD-R

Contact your sales representative for information on purchasing a Primera Bravo CD-R Kit from Pakon. This kit includes all required hardware and software for enabling the Bravo CD burning.


Long Roll Adapter

F-235Plus Roll Film Feeder

The Roll Film Feeder accessory (Pakon part #125094) is available from Pakon and can be used to scan long rolls of film on a spindle as well as spliced film.

Note: Spliced mode is only available when used on an F-235 Plus scanner modified for spliced film.

To properly use the Roll Film Feeder accessory the operator will have to follow these steps:

1. Change the scan mode in the "Setup->Scanner->Scan Mode option.

After selecting this mode, re-start the software if asked to.

2. The gain correction, or calibration, must be done before loading the film into the scanner.

To do this, follow these steps:

a.) Select the desired film type and resolution in the "Scan" box and click "OK."

b.) Once the motor begins, click on "Stop."

c.) Now load the film into the scanner and Roll Film Feeder unit.

d.) Advance the film into position with the first frame inside the scanner.

e.) Begin scanning the film.

Threading Film through the Roll Film Feeder and the F-235 Film Scanner

1.) Load film onto the spindle and attach it on the right side of the Roll Film Feeder with the film coming from the top of the roll, not the bottom, as shown below.

2.) Thread the film from the exit as shown below.

3.) The film should go over the first roller, underneath the middle and bottom roller, and then over the left most roller. There are red directional arrows on the Roll Film Feeder unit as well.

4.) Turn on the Roll Film Feeder unit.

5.) The scan mode cannot be changed once film is in the scanner and attached on the Roll Film Feeder. It is recommended to use "Control Shift S" to begin a new scan rather than the scan dialog.

Additional spindles can be ordered with Pakon part #125103.


Preview Size

Use the preview size to change the number of columns displayed when previewing images. The fewer the columns there are, the bigger the images will be and fewer images may be previewed at one time. The more columns there are, the smaller the images will be and more images may be previewed at one time. If the number images displayed on the screen becomes large, the picture meta-data may no longer be displayed. If the number of images displayed becomes extremely large, the pictures themselves will become to small to display and the preview area may be blank. If this occurs, press the Preview Size button or use the drop down list box on the upper tool bar to change the preview from "Fit All" to a number between one and nine..


Print Quantities

Adjusting print quantities varies slightly between EasyOrder, classic view and classic view with packages. In all cases, the bottom tool bar is used to adjust quantities, but the quantities being adjusted differs slightly.

In Classic view, the print quantity being adjusted is the actual print quantity that will be produced. The total number of prints will be displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the screen and in the Products dialog.

In classic view with packages, the print quantity being adjusted is the number of prints to be added to the number of prints included in the selected package. The total prints displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the screen will be the number of prints in addition to any prints required by the package that is run. If the package to be run is a package that does not contain any prints, then the print quantities being adjusted are the actual print quantity that will be produced and the status bar will display the actual print quantity that will be produced.

In EasyOrder, the images are added to the order with the print quantities pre-set according to the package that was selected. The print quantity being adjusted is the actual print quantity that will be produced. The total number of prints will be displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the screen

The quantity of prints requested for each image size will be displayed below the image. Use the "More Quantities" button on the bottom tool bar to toggle between print sizes 1-3 and print sizes 4-6.


Scanner Saving Status

Shows the status of any saving operations. Saving operations may take place on the current order (status is "updating images") when adding images to the order or when editing images in the order. When products are created the images in the order are saved to the archive (status is "exporting images"). A new order may be started once the current order begins exporting.


Scanner Status

Displays the status of the film scanner.