I don't think it makes any difference but I had mine on its side, and now I have put it the logo way up.
-- James Grove [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.jamesgrove.co.uk www.mountain-photos.co.uk ICQ 99737573 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Mark Otway Sent: 27 November 2001 09:03 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: filmscanners: Nikon Coolscan IV - positioning Hi all, Quick, and possibly dumb, question: all of the pictures I've seen of the LS-40 have shown it stood on its side - i.e., with the 'Nikon' logo at the correct orientation, and the power light at the top. However, I note that it has rubber feet on the 'side', implying that it can also be used 'flat' (with the film strip going in 'on-edge', so-to-speak. The latter would suit my desk layout better, but will it affect the scanner's performance in any way? Is there an optimal position, or will it make no difference? Thanks Mark