Step 1. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer............15 Step 2. Installing the Software.................... 19 Step 3. Calibrating the Scanner (Only for X-Cube & X-Mini) ..........21 Step 4. Testing the Scanner ....................22 Uninstalling the Plustek device driver and software ..........22 II. S ..........24 HAPTER...
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.
This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special attention. A procedure that must be followed carefully to prevent injury, or accidents. Warning Instructions that are important to remember and may prevent mistakes. Attention Optional tips for your reference. Information Safety Precautions Before using this device, please read the following important information to...
System Requirements ® PC with Intel Pentium IV 2.4GHz processor 1GB RAM (2GB or higher recommended) Available USB 2.0 port DVD-ROM Drive 1GB Free Hard Disk Space (2GB or larger recommended) Operating System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 Box Contents X-Cube 1.
Scanner Overview X-Cube 1. Scan Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s ready status. The scanner will beep and the scan indicator will blink when the scan process is finished. Light Status The scanner has completed the scanning task. It also comes with Blinking a beep sound.
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5. USB Port: Connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included USB cable.
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X-Mini 1. Scan Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s ready status. The scanner will beep and the scan indicator will blink when the scan process is finished. Light Status The scanner has completed the scanning task. It also comes with Blinking a beep sound. The scanner currently is not scanning.
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5. USB Port: Connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included USB cable.
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X50 / X100 1. Scan Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s scan status. The scanner will beep and the scan indicator will blink when the scan process is finished. Light Status The scanner has completed the scanning task. It also comes with Blinking a beep sound.
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6. USB Port: It connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included USB cable.
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X150 1. Scan Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s scan status. The scanner will beep and the scan indicator will blink when the scan process is finished. Light Status The scanner has completed the scanning task. It also comes with Blink a beep sound. The scanner is currently not scanning.
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6. Power Switch: Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF. 7. Power Receptor: Connects the scanner to a standard AC power outlet by the AC adapter included. 8. USB Port: Connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included USB cable.
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 scanner’s driver, and the image capture software (SecureScan).
Installing and Setting up the Scanner Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the scanner. X-Cube 1. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the scanner. 2. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
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X-Mini 1. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the scanner. 2. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. 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.
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X50 / X100 1. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the scanner. 2. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3.
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X150 Please make sure the scanner is turned OFF before you plug or unplug the scanner power adapter. Attention 1. Plug the AC adapter into the scanner’s power receptor. 2. Plug the other end of the power cable into a standard AC power outlet. 3.
1. 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. If your computer is off when the scanner is connected, the “Add New Hardware Wizard”...
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all software that your new scanner requires. If the pop-up wizard window appears click Next, and click Install this driver software anyway in the Windows Security window then click Finish in the wizard window. 5.
& & After the computer is restarted, you will be prompted to perform the scanner calibration. Place the special calibration sheet into the scanner with the printed side up, then click Calibration button. After the calibration is completed, please remove the calibration sheet then click Exit button.
The scanned image will display on the screen. Uninstalling the Plustek device driver and software To uninstall your existing Plustek driver and software, please follow the steps below: 1. From the Windows START menu, point to All Programs > Your Scanner Model Name , and the click Uninstall (Your Scanner Model Name) .
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Uninstall (Your Scanner Model Name) .) 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the device driver and software.
Chapter II. Scanning via SecureScan Program SecureScan program is able to capture and verify relevant data of Size 1 Machine Readable Official Travel Documents (TD1), Size 2 Machine Readable Official Travel Documents (TD2), Size 3 Machine Readable Travel Documents (TD3), as well as visas. This program is capable of reading the Machine Readable Zone and Visual Zone data on the ICAO standard documents including international passports, standard size plastic ID cards, and driver licenses.
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When you’re scanning the passport, please gently press the passport binding to guarantee the minimum space between the to-be-scanned Information page and the scanner glass. 4. The scanner starts to scan immediately. After the scanning process is completed, the scanner will beep once and the scan indicator will blink once. The scanned image will display on the screen.
Chapter III. Managing via SecureScan Manager Program The SecureScan Manager program is important software that comes with your scanner. This program allows you to view and search the scanned data. You can easily adjust settings to export and print the scanned data. Follow the steps described below: 1.
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5. Click the Setting button to configure settings. a. To modify the saving path in the Save to field, click the button to select the desired saving folder. b. Select the desired Name from the drop-down list. If you select Prefix option, please enter the desired prefix in the column.
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6. Select the desired data and click the Export button to export the selected data. 7. Select the desired data and click the Delete button to delete the selected data. You have to enter the password again to confirm the delete action. 8.
Appendix B: Customer Service and Warranty Visit our website www.plustek.com for more customer service information. To avoid delays, please have the following information available: Scanner name and model number Scanner serial number A detailed description of the problem Your computer manufacturer and its model number The speed of your CPU (Pentium 133, etc.)
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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.
FCC Radio Frequency Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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.