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Technical Documentation for UMAX Service and
Repair Centres, Reseller Training
and Support Centres

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UMAX Scanners: Service Documentation
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Description
SCSI Scanner Diagnostics Internal (firmware-based, SCSI scanners only) diagnostics procedure for hardware error codes - interpreting LED patterns, generic error descriptions.
SCSI Scanner Startup Procedure Overview of the firmware-controlled startup procedure for Professional UMAX SCSI scanners, including trap points for low-level hardware errors and LED display sequence.
SCSI Scanner Firmware Guide to current firmware versions, firmware histories for most recent models and .bin downloads for Service Centres with E/EPROM programmers.
Service Supplements Model-specific supplements include notes for each hardware error code, internal fuses and PSU connections, for use by UMAX Service Centres. By dismantling a UMAX scanner you immediately invalidate the warranty and risk electric shock and permanent damage to the electronics.

PowerLook II
PowerLook III
Mirage IIse
Mirage II
Training Materials These documents are supplements to UMAX Service Centre training and cover key subsystems of the "common" UMAX scanner design.

Lamps & Light Sources
Optical Design
Mechanical Design
PhotoElectrical Design
Host Interfaces (TBC)

This section is being continually developed to better describe the design considerations behind CCD flatbed scanners and the implications for service and support.
Scanner Specifications This document includes summary specifications of all UMAX scanner models and their accessories, including obsolete models.
Image Quality Faults - Visual Reference This technical note gives examples of common types of image quality issue and relates them to relevant software, hardware and/or support issues.
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