Screen Cezanne (Elite) questions

[mdala]

Hi,

I'm thinking that in theory, it should be possible to run ColorGeniusEX (v1.0) on a G5 (in OS9 emulation mode, under OS X) and control the scanner via a Ratoc SCSI to Firewire adapter. Am I mistaken?

Also, are the scanner lamps only available from Screen?

I'm unsure if the white strip is the same on the Cezanne (non-Elite), on the Elite, the instructions on how to install the strip are a bit confusing and I want to make sure I'm doing the right thing. As far as i understand, I just need to "drop" it into the slot and that's it. In doing that, the strip seems 'loose" and not locked in as the manual suggests. I can easily lift the strip up. Am I missing something? Would someone kindly post a photo of how the strip is installed on their scanner please? (a step-by-step would be really useful)

Thank you!

md

[Peter York]

The person I purchased my Cezanne from spent months trying to source lamps with no luck. It appears that they are only available from Screen.

[Kirk Gittings]

Has anyone tried Genesis for bulbs? They refurbish Screen Cezannes so they must have bulbs.

[Peter De Smidt]

Regarding running CG 1 on a G5, the only way to know would be to try. If you look at the various txt files for CG updates, you'll see that Screen only recommends specific scsi cards.

[Bob McCarthy]

Im assuming your refering to the calibration strip, Mine fits into the cutout, not tight, not loose, but snug enough I dont worry about it being knocked loose.

I bought an extra set (from screen) for that day when it becomes necessary, but if you only scan film, you can remove the lower lamps and run the uppers only. That way your lamp life is twice as long. For flat art, just use a Epson.

bob

Hi,

I'm unsure if the white strip is the same on the Cezanne (non-Elite), on the Elite, the instructions on how to install the strip are a bit confusing and I want to make sure I'm doing the right thing. As far as i understand, I just need to "drop" it into the slot and that's it. In doing that, the strip seems 'loose" and not locked in as the manual suggests. I can easily lift the strip up. Am I missing something? Would someone kindly post a photo of how the strip is installed on their scanner please? (a step-by-step would be really useful)

Thank you!

md

[mdala]

Thank you everyone for all the good tips! Will try Genesis for lamps.

Answering my own question, regarding using a ratoc scsi->firewire adapter to drive the Cezanne; this guy in japan confirms it works: http://bit.ly/iiSN7H Now, if only Screen didn't charge crazy money for the latest version of ColorGenius EX!

md

[Bob McCarthy]

The latest version of CG (2.0) is identical to 1.0, with the sole difference of supporting the intel based mac's.

If you don't mind using an older Mac, save the money.

It's not a demanding program for an old Mac to run.

Bob

[mdala]

Good to know Bob, thanks. I'll skip it then!

[mdala]

Out of curiosity, how much are Cezanne users here paying for a new set of lamps?

[Peter De Smidt]

I haven't bought new lamps, but when I checked with Screen USA a few years ago they were $200 a piece. That's when I decided that my used bulbs were working just fine. The markings on mine say: flr500t5jp2. They have a silver strip on the outside and a reflector and xtra diffusion on the inside.