if fi lm jams in the sa-21, the scanner status led will fl icker on and off about fi ve times second. normally, the fi lm will be ejected automatically. if the scanner fails to eject the fi lm, follow the instructions below.

    1 release the adapter lock mechanism

    if the computer displays an error message, click ok to release the adapter lock mechanism.

    2 remove the sa-21

    exercise caution to avoid damaging any film that may be protruding from the rear of the adapter.

   

    3 place the sa-21 on a level, stable surface

    to prevent damage to the adapter, work with the sa-21 on a level, stable surface.

    4 open the front panel

    press the release button and open the front panel.

   

   

    attempting to remove the sa-21 without releasing the lock mechanism could interfere with the connection between the adapter and the scanner. if an attempt has been made to remove the sa-21 without releasing the lock mechanism, push the adapter back into the scanner to re-establish the connection. attempting to remove the adapter by force could damage the adapter or scanner.

   

    for information on removing jammed fi lm from optional adapters, see the documentation provided with the adapter.

    5 remove the adapter cover

   

    6 position fi lm at either end of the adapter if neither end of the fi lm is visible, rotate the toothed wheel until one end protrudes from the adapter.

   

    7 open the roller frame

    release the frame lock lever and open the roller frame.

   

   

    8 remove the fi lm from the adapter

    remove the fi lm by pulling gently on the visible end.

   

    9 reassemble the adapter

    close the roller frame, replace the adapter cover, and close the front panel.

    before reinserting fi lm in the sa-21, check that it is undamaged and free of dust and lint. if the film has been damaged and can not be scanned in the sa-21, scan the fi lm as described “scanning long, short, or damaged film.”