Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/23

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Subject: RE: [Leica] OTOTOT/Leafscan Scanner replacement parts...
From: "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 13:06:49 -0400

> The scanner is not capable to focus properly and the message appearing is
> something alike to the following:
>
> "There's not enough quantity of light to focus"
>
> I'd be guessing that, since we're speaking of an old scanner, the light
> source should be replaced.

It can be just a lamp adjustment, the lense is stopped down, or possibly a
bulb replacement.  It may be something else.

> Two questions:
>
> - Does exist that replacement ?

Yes.

> I know that Leafscan is out of
> business, am
> I right?

No.  They are now called CreoScitex.

> - Is the replacement something I could do by myself or ...what ?

Yes.

I would suggest subscribing to the Leafscan email list at egroups.yahoo.com.
Parts are available from CreoScitex, as well as from www.leafstuff.com.

> I'll appreciate any comment you can do.

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