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1. USB hub Step 3 Installing the Software 1 2 Switch on the scanner power from the side of the scanner If the USB components on your computer are functioning correctly they will automatically detect the scanner causing the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard to be launched i If your computer is off when the scanner is connected the Add New Hardware Wizard message will not be Information displayed until the computer is on and Windows starts For Windows 2000 a Click the Next button when the Add New Hardware Wizard window is displayed b Select SEARCH FOR THE BEST DRIVER FOR YOUR DEVICE RECOMMENDED and click the Next button c The next window will ask you where to search to find the drive Select CD ROM drive and deselect Floppy disk drives if it is checked d Insert the Setup Application CD ROM included with your scanner into your CD ROM drive and then click the Next button e Click the Next button in the window that appears f During the process of the installation a message Digital Signature required might be prompted Please ignore it and click the Yes button to continue the installation without any misgiving for your scanner functioning Afterwards please skip to Step 6 4 For Windows XP a Insert the Setup Application CD ROM included with your scanner into your CD ROM drive The USB hub is not included with the scanner 10 b Select Install t2. Information Optional tips for your reference SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using this device please read the AN following important information to eliminate or reduce any possibility of causing damage and Warning personal injury 1 Moisture condensation may occur inside this device and cause malfunction at these conditions B when this device is moved directly from a cold to a warm location B after acold room is heated B when this device is placed in a damp room To avoid the moisture condensation you are recommended to follow the procedure i Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions ii Wait for 1 2 hours before removing this device from the bag 2 Do use the AC adapter power cable and USB cable provided with the scanner Use of other AC adapter and cables may lead to malfunction 3 Keep the space around the AC adapter and power cable clear in case you need to quickly unplug the AC adapter during emergencies 4 Damaged wire could cause fire or electrical shock Keep the power cord straight 2 and without being twisted bended or scraped 5 Unplug this device if you dont need to use it for a certain period of time such as during night or long weekend to avoid any risks of causing fire 6 Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner There is danger of an electrical shock and opening your scanner will void your warranty Be sure not to bump or knock the scanner glass as it is fragile
3. and could break Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration It may damage the internal components MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC with Intel Pentium IV 2 0 GHz processor or compatible 512 MB RAM Available USB 2 0 port CD ROM Drive or DVD ROM Drive 800 MB Free Hard Disk Space Video card that supports 16 bit color or greater Operating System Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista compatible 9 Systems with Pentium IV 3 0 GHz or higher processor or its compatible 1GB RAM and Information 1GB free hard disk space are recommended for optimal performance 1 Higher requirements might be needed when scanning or editing a large quantity of image data The system requirements here are only a guideline as in general the better the computer motherboard processor hard disk RAM video graphic card the better the results Box CONTENTS Q I Scanner USB Cable Power Cable AC Adapter Scanner User s Guide Setup Application CD ROM D n eS YS Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future The scanner illustration s in this manual may appear different than from the actual scanner itself THE SCANNER FEATURES 1 DOCUMENT COVER Helps keep the paper in place and protects the scanner glass 2 DOCUMENT PAD Keeps the paper in place and improves accuracy of image quality SCANNER GLASS
4. the scanner slide the locking switch on the scanner s underside toward the power LED of the scanner until it snaps into place UNLOCK When you need to move the scanner do lock the scanner to ensure accurate and problem Warning free use of your scanner 23 CHAPTER IV TROUBLESHOOTING If you encounter problems with your scanner please review the installation and scanning instructions contained in this guide Before you ask for customer service or repair please refer to the information in this chapter and consult our FAQ Frequently Asked Questions in which you can find useful self troubleshooting information From the Windows START menu point to Programs gt Your Scanner Model Name and then click FAQ SCANNER CONNECTION The first step to take when troubleshooting connection problems with your scanner is to check all physical connections The icon Ey located on the Windows system tray indicates if the scanner software is properly launched and the scanner and computer are communicating with each other Appearance JEL The program has been successfully launched and the scanner is connected with the computer ready to scan mages The scanner is not connected with the computer Or the scanner power is not switched on No Display you have chosen to terminate the program no matter the scanner is connected or disconnected with the computer 24 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Plustek OpticPro A3
5. vandalism misuse abuse unsuitable environment program modification another machine or non vendor modification for this product 26 If this product is an optional feature this Limited Warranty applies only when the feature is used in a machine for which it was designed If you have any questions about your Limited Warranty contact the approved retailer from whom you bought the product or the manufacturer THIS LIMITED WARRANTY REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE HOWEVER SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD NO OTHER WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply Under no circumstances are we liable for any of the following 1 Third party claims against you for losses or damages 2 Loss of or damage to your records or data or 3 Economic consequential damages including lost profits or savings or incidental damages even if we are informed of their possibility Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific leg
6. where you purchased your scanner or our customer service directly Chapter describes how to install the scanner s software and connect the scanner to your computer Note The scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus USB If your computer does not support USB technology you will need to purchase a USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer or buy and install USB connectors if your motherboard has USB capabilities This guide assumes that your computer is USB ready and has a free USB port Chapter II describes how to use your scanner Chapter Ill describes how to maintain and clean your scanner Chapter IV contains technical support information that can help you solve simple problems Appendix A contains the specifications of the scanner you purchased Appendix B contains our customer service the limited warranty agreement and FCC statement concerning the product CONVENTIONS OF THIS GUIDE Bold Represents commands or contents on your computer screen 1 ALL CAPS Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter Italic Represents buttons on your scanner OR important notes A Note about Icons This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special attention A procedure that must be followed carefully to Warning prevent injury or accidents Instructions that are important to remember and Attention may prevent mistakes
7. 60 Max Hardware Resolution 600 x 1200 dpi Color Input 48 it Output 24 bit Scan Modes Grayscale Input 16 bit Output 8 bit Black amp White 1 bit Lamp Type Scan Area Maximum 304 8 x 431 8 mm 12 x 17 W x L Minimum 12 7 x 12 7 mm 0 5 x 0 5 Acceptable Paper 40 304 8 x 431 8 mm 12 x 17 oizes W x L Input voltage frequency 100Vac 240Vac 10 to 10 96 Power Adapter 47 to 63 Hz Output voltage watt 24Vdc 1 67A Power Operation 36 W Consumption Idle 8 watts Interface USB 2 0 High Speed Operatin ds 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Temperature Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Physi DLA 623 x 400 x 133 mm Dimensions 24 53 x 15 75 x 5 24 WxDxH Weight 7 7 Kgs 16 96 Lbs Protocols TWAIN Compliant EMC FCC Class A CE Hardware specifications may change at any time without prior notice 29 APPENDIX B CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY For further assistance visit our website or call our customer support phone number listed on the last page of this guide One of our representatives will be happy to assist you from Monday through Friday during office working hours To avoid delays please have the following information available before calling Scanner name and model number Scanner serial number located at the bottom of the scanner Scanner CD version and part number A detailed description of the problem Your computer manufacturer and its model number
8. APPENDIX B CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY 5s5ss2s5222s25ss52s5ssuusuuuu uuu uuu uua 26 Statement Or Limited Waranty isses imi a sita necu dente ia enu een etu eed ca totu eu SR nd 26 FCC Radio Frequency Statement orti be ata ora c e tet age ened 27 CONTACTING PLUSTERK sia sie i i Ba Ra aa aa uta iii 29 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier Your new scanner will improve the professionalism of your day to day computing tasks by allowing you to input images and electronic text into your computer system Like all of our products your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction We hope you will continue to turn to us for additional quality products as your computing needs and interests grow How TO USE THIS GUIDE This Users Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and operate your scanner This guide assumes the user is familiar with Microsoft Windows Vista XP or 2000 Professional If this is not the case we suggest you learn more about Microsoft Windows by referring to your Microsoft Windows manual before using your scanner The Introduction section of this manual describes the box contents and minimum computer requirements to use this scanner Before you start installing your scanner check the box contents to make sure all parts are included If any items are damaged or missing please contact the vendor
9. NTS There are four different ways to operate the scanner 1 By acquiring images from the scanner through our TWAIN interface within any TWAIN compliant application programs 2 By scanning images within our DI Capture software 3 By scanning from the scan buttons on the scanner 4 By scanning from DocAction s Execute menu on the screen 14 The TWAIN interface DI Capture and DocAction software are automatically installed to your system along with the scanner driver Before you start scanning check the following e Your scanner has been unlocked and the power of both your computer and scanner is turned on The icon appears on the Windows system Attention tray Paper is appropriately placed on the scanner flatbed glass Scanning via TWAIN Interface The TWAIN program is a very important piece of software that comes with your scanner This program acts as an interface between the scanner hardware and the image editing software you are using to view and edit images The TWAIN program allows you to adjust a number of settings to define the quality of the scanned image The following describes how you may use our bundled image editing application NewSoft Presto ImageFolio and OCR software I R I S Readiris Pro 10 Corporate Edition to scan via the TWAIN interface When you get familiar with the scanning you may alternatively use other TWAIN compatible scanning programs or image editing applications to do your scanning pr
10. The speed of your CPU Your current operating system and BIOS optional Name of software package s version or release number and manufacturer of the software Other USB devices installed STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY This Statement of Limited Warranty applies only to the options you originally purchase for your use and not for resale from an authorized reseller The manufacturer warranty includes all parts and labor and is not valid without the receipt of original purchase To obtain warranty service you may contact the authorized dealer or distributor or visit our website to check out the available service information or send a request via E mail for further help If you transfer this product to another user warranty service is available to that user for the remainder of the warranty period You should give your proof of purchase and this statement to that user We warrant that this machine will be in good working order and will conform to its functional descriptions in the documentation provided Upon provision of proof of purchase replacement parts assume the remaining warranty of the parts they replace Before presenting this product for warranty service you must remove all programs data and removable storage media Products returned without guides and software will be replaced without guides and software This Limited Warranty service does not provide for carry in exchange when the problem results from accident disaster
11. Where you put items for flatbed scanning REFERENCE MARK Align your paper with this reference mark for flatbed scanning 5 POWER LED Indicates the scanner status Light Status On The scanner is turned on ready to scan images Off The scanner is off either because the power is not turned on or because the power cord is not properly plugged into an AC power outlet 6 SCANNER BUTTONS You may press any button to perform a predefined scanning task 7 SCANNER LOCK located on the scanner s underside Holds your scanner head in place during transportation 8 POWER SWITCH Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF o gt F 9 POWER RECEPTOR Connects the scanner to a standard AC power outlet by the AC adapter included 10 USB PORT Connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the USB cable included CHAPTER I INSTALLING THE SCANNER Before installing your scanner please verify that you have all of the proper components A list of the package contents is provided in the Box Contents section of this guide SOFTWARE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Your scanner comes with the image editing software NewSoft Presto ImageFolio OCR software I R I S Readiris Pro 10 Corporate Edition the document management software NewSoft Presto PageManager Adobe Reader the scanner s driver the task management software Plustek DocAction and the image capture software Plu
12. Windows Start button to launch Readiris Pro 10 Corporate Edition If you have more than one scanner or other imaging devices installed on your computer you need to set CoJBetentieri this scanner as the default scanning source before you acquire the TWAIN program Attention In Readiris Pro 10 Corporate Edition click the if Scanner button located on the left side Click Scanner Model In the Type window that opens select Show TWAIN User Interface and then click the OK button In the next window that pops up click the Configure button In the Select Source window that opens choose this scanner and then click the Select button to 16 Within Readiris Pro 10 Corporate Edition click the wu Scan button located on the left side In the TWAIN window that opens select Flatbed Reflective as the Scan Type Adjust the scanning settings Click the Preview button The scanned image should appear in the Preview Window To define the margins and crop out sections of the image you don t want scanned use the mouse to click and drag the corners or sides of the scan area borders Adjust the scan settings again if the preview image is not to your liking Click the Scan button The scanned images are displayed in Readiris workspace and you may proceed OCR to convert images into pdf or editable text formats Scanning from Plustek DI Capture Program Click the Windows Start button to launch DI Capture Scan Profile DI Cap
13. al rights and you may also have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction FCC RADIO FREQUENCY STATEMENT This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures B Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver B Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected 2f B Shielded interconnect cables and shielded power cord which are supplied with this equipment must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help if the conditions persist B Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or authorized service center could void the users authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of th
14. e FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 28 CONTACTING PLUSTEK Europe Plustek Technology GmbH Gutenbergring 38 22848 Norderstedt Germany Tel 49 0 40 523 03 130 Fax 49 0 40 523 03 500 E mail support plustek de Website www plustek de North America Plustek Technology Inc 17517 Fabrica Way Suite B Cerritos CA 90703 U S A Tel 1 714 670 7713 Fax 1 714 670 7756 E mail supportusa plustek com Worldwide except Plustek Inc Europe amp North America 13F 1 No 3 Building F Yuan Qu Street 115 Nankang Taipei Taiwan Tel 886 2 2655 7866 Fax 886 2 2655 7833 Website www plustek com Visit our website http www plustek com support support htm for more customer service information 29
15. ents or images from this scanner is very easy Follow the two steps described below 1 Place the document or images onto the scanner Refer to Chapter Il Scanning of this guide for more information in placing paper on the flatbed glass properly CSittentior Place only text documents for OCR purposes Do not scan a photo using the OCR button Attention 2 Do one of the following to start scanning e Press the button from the scanner s panel e Right click the icon al in the Windows system tray and then choose Execute in the pop up menu that opens Click the desired button function item in the pop up menu The scanner starts to scan immediately and carry out the corresponding action according to the settings you have set up in the Button Configuration window 19 CHAPTER III CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your scanner is designed to be maintenance free However constant care and maintenance can keep your scanner working smoothly CLEANING THE SCANNER Paper powder dust ink and toner from paper being scanned may make the scanner glass dirty which leads to poor image quality or document feeding errors How often to clean your scanner depends on the type of paper and number of pages being scanned Perform the following procedures to clean the scanner surface and scanner glass Gently wipe locations described herein Do not rub too hard Before cleaning the scanner turn off the scanner and disconnect the scanner s po
16. he software automatically recommended and click the Next button c Click the Next button in the window that appears Afterwards please skip to Step 6 5 For Windows Vista a Select Locate and install driver software recommended when the Found New Hardware window is displayed b Click on the Continue button when the User Account Control dialog pops up c Insert the Setup Application CD ROM included with your scanner into your CD ROM drive when the system prompts you Insert the disc that came with your USB Scanner and click on the Next button d During the process of the installation a message Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software might be prompted Please ignore it and click on Install this driver software anyway to continue the installation without any misgiving at your scanner functioning When the system completes the installation click the Finish button Follow the on screen instructions to install all software that your new scanner requires 8 After the software is installed close all open applications and click the Finish button to restart your computer i If the scanner installation is not started and displayed automatically on the screen click Start select Run and type in D Install where D is the drive letter assigned to the CD ROM drive of your computer Information Step 4 Testing the Scanner The following describes how you can check if
17. lective Scan EE Cancel a To set the lamp being always illuminated Click the button before Keep lamp always on b To automatically turn the lamp off Click the button before Turn lamp off after the scanner has been idle for minutes and then click the up or down arrows to set a default time for the lamp to automatically turn off after a scan 3 Click on OK button to save settings and exit e To completely shut down the scanner press the power switch on the side of the scanner e Ifthe scanner will not be used for a long Warning period of time shut down the scanner and then disconnect the power cable from the power outlet 22 To turn on the lamp again simply perform any scanning task SCANNER LOCK Your scanner is designed with two different lock statuses to protect the optical parts To ensure the scanner working properly you have to choose an appropriate lock status according to the situation Always Unlock A scanning ready status Furthermore if you place your scanner on a long term position you can also keep your scanner lock in this status To unlock the scanner slide the locking switch on the scanner s underside toward the back panel of the scanner until it snaps into place UNLOCK mum LOCK Always Lock It holds the scanning head in place during transportation and traveling The scanner will be kept in disabled status To lock
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19. mn Aa qe me EHE Eg ENEMENEINE fed E Ue wall OpticPro A360 Trademarks 2008 Plustek Inc All rights are reserved No portion of this document may be reproduced without permission All trademarks and brand names mentioned in this publication are property of their respective owners Liability While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all contents in this manual we assume no liability for errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this manual whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence accidents or any other cause The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice Copyright The scanning of certain documents for example checks bank notes I D cards government bonds or public documents may be prohibited by law and or subject to criminal prosecution We recommend you to be responsible and respectful of the copyrights laws when you are scanning books magazines journals and other materials Environmental Information The product is designed and produced to achieve sustainable environmental improvement We strive to produce products in compliance with global environmental standards Please consult your local authorities for proper disposal The product packaging is recyclable Attention for recycling For EU country only Protect your environment This product should not be thrown into the household waste container Please give it to the free collec
20. nel or On screen DocAction s Execute Menu The settings for each button on the scanner s panel are configured through DocAction DocAction offers you quick access to the most frequently used scanning functions They are especially useful when you need to repeatedly scan with the same settings and send images to the same destination Buttons on the scanner panel will be used in this guide to demonstrate the scanner operations You may also use DocAction s on screen Execute menu to perform the same scanning tasks Configure Button Settings Before performing your first scan via scanner buttons you are recommended to configure the button settings to your needs and preferences first There are two ways to configure or view the button settings of DocAction e Double click the icon E in the Windows system tray e Right click the icon al in the Windows system tray and then choose Button Configuration in the pop up menu that opens Within the Button Configuration window you can find a row of icons running through the left side of the window Each icon corresponds to a button on your scanner s panel as well as DocAction s on screen Execute menu Clicking any icon on the left pane and its current button settings are displayed immediately on the right pane You may adjust the settings as desired Click the Help button within the Button Configuration window for more information about the settings 18 Scan from the Buttons Scanning docum
21. ojects Scan within NewSoft Presto ImageFolio 1 Click the Windows Start button to launch Presto ImageFolio If you have more than one scanner or other imaging devices installed on your computer you need to set CSpttention this scanner as the default scanning source before you acquire the TWAIN program Attention l l l From the File menu of Presto ImageFolio click Select Source In the window that opens choose this scanner and then click the OK button to set this scanner as the default scanning source 2 Within Presto ImageFolio click File gt Acquire gt Acquire 3 In the TWAIN window that opens select Flatbed Reflective as the Scan Type 15 DocT WAIN Profile Color A4 a al Main Advanced Preferences About Scan Type Flatbed Reflective il S Page Size AA scan Mode True Color Besolution 00 Equally ac anaana as Es ocag mo eacore is the Opt Cam s Durd ec sofoware wich shows neceiog ec users In mate y cz Brightness lt to oan a Wes coma User A nho ap ak Tar merhatatian can any erect User B 5a Pustos vee fehl sn et 49 Cocke saare Conmecting with ead ather v lt ether SY Messerger c NecVieetieg ne softwere alons Use A 00 hard over Contrast ne comtrots tar the Web camera to User B H recuested The tom user tyns the acitty 12 deny or cance pectiesion of remote one by User B ing O s errate contre tanction makes Ircemec co
22. on the Windows system tray and select Scanner Utility from the menu that pops up 3 The Scanner Utility window opens Find the Initial Scanning Position Alignment section and select Flatbed Reflective as the source Scanner Utility Power Save Mode Turn lamp off after the scanner has been idle for minutes e mmumgmuHHHNHNHNHNHNHNHNHNHNHNHBNHBHBBN Al f nitial Scanning Position Alignment C ignmen Source Flatbad Reflective Can Source pk Alignment Alignment Window Position n e Cancel BPRHREAEBRHHHEHHEHHEHHEHHEHEEE SE E EL OR Hel 21 4 Click the Scan button Part of the document image will be displayed in the Alignment Window 5 Click the Alignment Position buttons Up Down Left Right until the top left corner of the scanned document aligns with the top left corner of the Alignment Window 6 When the alignment completes click on OK button to save settings and exit POWER SAVE You may opt to keep the scanner lamp always on or define an idle time for the scanning lamp to automatically turn itself off 1 Right click the icon al on the Windows system tray and select Scanner Utility from the menu that pops up 2 In the Power Save Mode section of the Scanner Utility window that opens click the button of your option Scanner Utility Power Sava Mode Turn lamp off after the scanner has been idle for minutes EEE HH SE Initial Scanning Position Alignment Scan Source Flatbed Ref
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24. stek DI Capture All of these software applications use approximately 400 megabytes of hard disk space after they are installed into your computer To ensure ample room for the installation as well as for scanning and saving images a minimum of 1 GB of hard disk space is recommended The USB scanner can only operate under the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional XP or Vista operating system Please do not use multiple USB scanners in Qe Windows XP simultaneously For more information please refer to the following URL Attention itto vww microsoft com HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS This scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus USB which supports HOT PLUG AND PLAY To determine whether your computer is USB capable you must check the rear of your PC to locate a USB jack that looks like the picture below If you are having trouble in locating the USB port on your computer please refer to the hardware manual that came with your computer Upon examination you should find one or two rectangular USB ports which usually appear as shown below USB Connector s If you dont find such USB ports on your computer then you need to purchase a certified USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE SCANNER Please follow the step by step procedures described below to install the Plustek scanner Choose a Proper Site First e Always place yo
25. the scanner is properly functioning with your computer and the scanning software by performing your first scan with our bundled image editing application NewSoft Presto ImageFolio Before testing your scanner double check to make sure that all connections are securely fastened To test the flatbed scanning 1 Open the scanner s document cover Place the document onto the scanner glass headfirst and face down Align the top left corner of the document with the arrow on the reference mark 11 SO N gt I Gently close the document cover Click the Windows Start button to launch NewSoft Presto ImageFolio If you have only one scanner connected with your computer please skip to Step 5 If you have more than one scanner or other imaging device installed on your computer Click Select Source from the File menu of Presto ImageFolio and then choose this scanner as the default scanning source Within Presto ImageFolio click File gt Acquire gt Acquire In the TWAIN window that opens select Flatbed Reflective as the Scan Type Click the Scan button If an image appears on your screen your scanner is working properly INSTALLING ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE Your scanner is TWAIN compliant and functions with virtually all available TWAIN compatible software If you purchase additional software to be used with your scanner please make sure that it conforms to the TWAIN standard 12 CHAPTER II SCANNING Your scanner needs
26. ting center in your community Screen Examples in This Manual The screen shots in this guide were made with Windows XP If you are using Windows 2000 or Vista your screen will look somewhat different but functions the same Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 5 2 2 area dea 20 aaa a la ae aa atat a Suie iau o iat REOR ia Di i 1 OW 10 USE TNS SUIE ina ati gasirea sai ir a ata ami i a atat 1 ConventobDs or AIS GUI aerieni ia Diet cu ui i dritte a ic id 1 A N te about ICONS iced ines ta visi pesar du UE a ti ac aa ba nd dal 2 Sale PRCCAUTIOMS incest etnia Anei sai Do OA G 2 Minimum System Requirements eee eee eee nnns nns 3 BOX COMENS isses coma deae coe a siad re o toad a a tma v Ru tA Ua eov en PNEU co dr res 4 The Scanner Feature Srana qeu Piae eiie ddd le oct 03 IS EIOS PUN 5 CHAPTER I INSTALLING THE SCANNER 5552555252522255225553RERRRRRERRRSRRRRRRRSRRRSSERSSERSSERN S 7 Software Installation Requirements eesssesseee nnn 7 Hardware Requirements eee eee eee aaa nea T Installing and Setting up the Scanner eee eee eee 8 Slept sWHIOCK Y OUP SCANNCT atest tne sata aaa ai at E 8 Step 2 Connecting the Scanner to Your COIMPUEL c1cccceecccneccceeecseeeeseeseeseeseseeseeesness 9 SIGD 3 INSA NA GTNG SON Wales ai deea eon eni lese or mco a ea lade ee ute usce ll ca al 10 Step 4 Testing the SCANNED cccccccccssesccsseeccsesecsusecnsuseessusessseesausessausessaueessceeessnese
27. to be driven by certain type of software program Since all documents or images whether text or pictures that are acquired from the scanner are treated by your computer as images most scanning will probably be done from an image editing program where you can view edit save and output the scanned images An image editing program has been bundled for your scanner on the included Setup Application CD ROM It will allow you to alter and correct any scanned images by using a variety of filters tools and effects What about scanning text documents and editing them in a word processor This is the role of Optical Character Recognition OCR software OCR software converts the image files that are created from scanning text documents into text files that can be viewed edited and saved by word processors An OCR program has also been bundled on the included Setup Application CD ROM and if you wish to use the scanner in this way you should install the OCR software that is included DI Capture as its name suggests is a specialized document image capture program that allows you to conveniently digitize your paper documents and automatically save their electronic files in the designated folder If you are not familiar with scanning no problem the Scan Wizard will guide you through to complete each scanning task The DocAction program seamlessly integrating the operation of your scanner with your computer and other peripherals provides a quick and con
28. ture Proper A E Gls Edi Wee Dose rage Hap Select the SS 7 HAS 2 Toolbar gs Pu Fahrin Cotes Pal Eire Tiig Thit scanner Pii n 5 Li o 0 m EH Cage io rect A E ARE Viewer 4 Folder Pane Pane Fu Browser 4 Pane Fakes Praci E Pare fink spare nz ul ocan Settings Pane 2 Within DI Capture select this scanner from the drop down list of Scanner Model Mame 3 Select a document from the Folder Pane to store the scanned images To create a new folder and or a new document click the New Folder and or New Document button from the toolbar 17 4 Select an appropriate scan profile You may click the tab of Scan Settings Pane to check if the current settings of the selected scan profile meet your needs If not you may click the Create or Manage button beside the Scan Profile to create a new profile or modify an existing profile 5 Click the Scan Append button from the toolbar 6 When the scan finishes all scanned images are displayed on the Browser Pane The last scanned image appears on the Viewer Pane Alternatively you may click the Scan Wizard button from the toolbar to let the Scan Wizard guide you through the entire scan process You may also tailor your own user interface of DI Capture such as the toolbar buttons Viewer Pane Browser Pane etc Refer to the online help of DI Capture to explorer more about DI Capture Scanning from the Scanner s Pa
29. ur scanner on a level smooth and strong surface before proceeding the scanner setup or any C natentioic scanning task Tilted or uneven surface may cause Attention paper feeding errors scanner damage or personal injury Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment Dust particles and other foreign objects may damage the unit Step 1 Unlock Your Scanner This scanner is designed with a locking mechanism to hold the scanning head in place during transportation Before you connect your scanner with the computer ensure to unlock your scanner first To unlock the scanner slide the locking switch on the scanner s underside toward the back panel of the scanner until it snaps into place Refer to the Scanner Lock section on page 23 of this guide for more details UNLOCK LOCK Qu Please make sure the scanner is turned OFF before you plug or unplug the scanner power Attention adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter into the scanner s power receptor 2 Attach the power cable to the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into a standard AC power outlet 9 4 Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the scanner Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub make sure that the hub is connected to the USB port in your computer Next connect the scanner to the
30. venient way to perform various scanning functions With DocAction you don t need to adjust settings every time you scan Simply press any button on the scanner s front panel or click any scanning menu item of DocAction on the screen The scanner starts to scan your paper documents and transfer them to your assigned destination The destination can be a printer your e mail program files on your disk drives an image editing program etc Please refer to the online help of each program to guide you through any questions you may have while scanning within that program This chapter describes three important steps of scanner operations Read them thoroughly and follow the instructions to ensure correct use and optimal scanner performance Step 1 Preparing Documents Step 2 Placing Documents Step 3 Scanning Documents PREPARING DOCUMENTS Proper document preparation prior to the scan can prevent paper feed errors and damages to the scanner 13 B Checking Document Conditions Checking Document Conditions Make sure the paper sizes of your documents are acceptable by the scanner Refer to Appendix A Specifications of this guide for more information PLACING DOCUMENTS Using the Flatbed 1 Open the scanner s document cover 2 Place the document onto the scanner glass headfirst and face down Align the top left corner of the document with the arrow on the reference mark 3 Gently close the document cover SCANNING DOCUME
31. wer cable and AAN USB cable and then wait a few minutes for the glass to cool to ambient temperature Wash your hands with soap and water after cleaning the scanner Warning e Cleaning Materials Have the following cleaning materials ready to clean the scanner B soft dry lint free cloth or a cotton swab B 3 non abrasive cleaner lsopropyl alcohol 95 DO NOT use water Alternatively you can use glass cleaner or neutral C hetentios detergent for windows cleaning to clean the scanner glass Attention Use of other cleaning materials could damage your scanner Cleaning the Flatbed 1 Open the document cover 2 Gently wipe the following areas with the cloth dampened with the cleaner Clean Document Pad amp Scanner Glass 20 Document Pad Scanner Glass A 3 Wait for cleaned areas to dry completely 4 Gently close the document cover ALIGNING THE SCANNER In most cases the scanner doesn t need to be aligned but there are instances when the alignment might be required You need to align the scanner only if parts of the scanned document are missing from any of its edges For example the heading of a document might be missing from the top edge after the document has been scanned Alignment for Flatbed Scan 1 Place the document onto the scanner glass headfirst and face down Align the top left corner of the document with the arrow on the reference mark 2 Right click the icon al
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