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Plustek OpticSlim M12 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Usage & Maintenance Troubleshooting...
  • Page 2 © 2007. 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. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Software Installation Requirements ... 6 Hardware Requirements ... 6 Installing and Setting up the Scanner ... 7 Step 1. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer ... 7 Step 2. Installing the Software... 8 Step 3. Testing the Scanner ... 9 Software Setup Troubleshooting ...
  • Page 4 ... 42 ONTACTING LUSTEK...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    3) By printing out and mailing the registration card directly to the Plustek office nearest you. See the last page of this user’s guide for a complete list of Plustek offices worldwide. As a registered customer, you will receive customer support, new product information and software upgrades.

  • Page 6: Conventions Of This Guide

    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 USB cable provided with the scanner. Use of other cable may lead to...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    3. Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment. Dust particles and other foreign objects may damage the unit. If you will not use the scanner for some time, please place it in the travel pouch. 4. Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal components.

  • Page 8: Box Contents

    8. Wall Holder 9. Two Screws 10. Base Stand (also serves as a Cable Container) The Scanner’s Features packing Save the box and materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future. The product packaging can be recycled.

  • Page 9: Product Information

    1. USB port: It connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included USB cable. 2. Alignment arrow: Always align the edges of your documents to this arrow sign. 3. Page feed slot: Feed the document into the scanner from this direction. You can feel the document being grabbed by the scanner.

  • Page 10: Chapter I. Installing The Scanner

    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, OCR software, document management software, the scanner’s driver, and the DigiScan software.

  • Page 11: Installing And Setting Up The Scanner

    USB port in your computer. Next, connect the scanner to the USB hub. The USB hub is not included with the scanner. If using a hub, you are recommended to use a hub with its own external power adapter.

  • Page 12: Step 2. Installing The Software

    “Add New Hardware Wizard” or “Found New Hardware Wizard” to be launched. Note: If your computer was off when you connected the scanner, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” message will be displayed when you turn the computer on and when Windows starts.

  • Page 13: Step 3. Testing The Scanner

    5. When the system completes the installation, click on the “Finish” button. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all software that your new USB scanner requires. 7. After the software is installed, close all open applications and click on the “Finish”...

  • Page 14: Software Setup Troubleshooting

    CD-ROM drive)”. Carefully follow all the installation instructions presented in the Setup Wizard. Reboot your computer when prompted, and plug the USB cable back into the scanner while your computer is still turned on. Installing Additional Software Your scanner is TWAIN compliant and functions with virtually all available TWAIN compatible software.

  • Page 15: Chapter Ii. Usage And Maintenance

    1. From within an image-editing program that can acquire images from the scanner. 2. By pressing either of the two action buttons on the scanner. You may configure the button settings individually to your personal needs within the DigiScan program that is automatically installed as your scanner software.

  • Page 16: Digiscan

    ImageFolio). DigiScan also includes features to allow you to use your scanner as a copy machine and to scan documents or photos for e-mail. DigiScan You may configure the scanning properties for each individual scanner button within the DigiScan window.

  • Page 17: Configure Scan Settings

    There are several functions available in the SCAN tab. You may configure them, as you like to shape the settings for later scanning. • Save to File • E-mail • Copy • Other Image Editing Functions (e.g. Presto! PageManager) Select SCAN tab to from the opened DigiScan window to start the configuration according to your desired.
  • Page 18 4. Adjust the Scanning Attributes (Size, Mode, Resolution, Brightness, Contrast and Gamma). 5. Select a printer from the Printer drop-down menu; drag the Scaling Slider Bar, check the Fit-in box or check Center on Page box, if appropriate. Note: The Printer menu is enabled only for the Copy function. If you select other functions, please skip to the step7.

  • Page 19: Configure Custom Settings

    There are various file formats for your choice, which could be supported by different BCR and OCR. The scanned image(s) may be transferred into the following file format. The availability of the programs and data formats may vary depending on the scanner model you purchase. • Acrobat PDF-image (*.pdf) •...
  • Page 20 1. Select the Acrobat PDF-image (Acrobat Searchable PDF, Microsoft Word, Rich Text Format or HTML) from the File format drop-down menu. 2. Select the Save each page as a separate file or Save all pages to one file according to your scanning needs. 3.
  • Page 21 9. Click Language Option button to set detailed language properties in the coming out window. 10. Click the Default button if you desire to return to the default settings. 11. Click the Close button to save the final settings and exit the DigiScan window. Example: Select FineReader from the Purpose drop-down menu: 1.

  • Page 22: Using The Scanner Buttons

    5. Click the Close button to save the final settings and exit the DigiScan window. Using the Scanner Buttons Your scanner is equipped with two function buttons designed to make your scanning experience more convenient and efficient. With simply one touch of the...

  • Page 23: Scan Button

    (Please refer to the “DigiScan” section for more information on adjustments.) 2. Insert the document, image or card face down into the scanner. Align the paper or card to the arrow sign on the right of the scanner.

  • Page 24: Custom Button

    Custom tab for the scanning purpose that the Custom button will execute later. (Please refer the “DigiScan” section for more information on adjustments.) 2. Insert the document, image or card face down into the scanner. Align the paper or card to the arrow sign on the right of the scanner.
  • Page 25 Copy: The Copy function allows you to scan images directly to the printer without saving them to your hard disk, making it ideal for getting a quick copy of a document or image. Note: The scanner and printer must be installed correctly in Windows for the Copy button to work properly. •...
  • Page 26 Mode – tells the scanner the type of document you are scanning. There are three settings to choose from: •...
  • Page 27 Resolution – is measures in dots per inch (dpi). The higher the resolution, the more detailed the image, and the more memory and drive space the image will use. Brightness – This is amount of light that is concentrated onto a document while it is being scanned.

  • Page 28: Custom Tab

    The values of settings for the other scanning functions are not influenced. Output Setting Purpose – list the OCR(s) and BCR that the scanner supports. File Format – stands for the file style you prefer the scanned image(s) to be after transfer processing, and is supported by the software you have installed in your system.
  • Page 29 Open after saving - Save the result to the pointed file path and open with relevant software. Save to File - Save the result to the pointed file path. Send by e-mail - Send the result to a MAPI-based e-mail program (i.e. Outlook, Eudora...etc) as attachment.

  • Page 30: Scanning Tips

    Retain scan resolution: Use the resolution you have set for scanning the originals. Reduce resolution to: Reduce the resolution of the graphics included in the originals to a pointed value, but won't reduce that of the texts. JPEG Quality: The better the quality is, the larger the file will be. Language Option In the Language Option section, you may turn on the “Numeric symbols recognition”...

  • Page 31: Status Indicator

    The first step to take when troubleshooting connection problems with your scanner is to check all physical connections. The DigiScan icon Windows system tray, indicates if the scanner software is properly launched and the scanner and computer are communicating with each other.
  • Page 32 No Display the scanner is connected or disconnected with the computer. If the Windows system starts and detects the scanner unconnected, the following message will appear to remind you (The scanner illustration(s) may appear different than from the actual scanner itself.): If you prefer not to see this reminder message again, you may: Check the box of “Do not show this message again”...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Maintenance Calibrate the scanner if colors appear in areas that should be white, or colors of the scanned image and the original vary a lot. This allows you to adjust and compensate for variations that can occur in the optical component over time by its nature.

  • Page 34: Usage & Maintenance Tips

    If you will not use the scanner for a while, you may alternatively use the base stand or the wall holder found in the scanner package to store it upright. You may thus save your desk space, and the scanner can be within each reach when you need it any time.

  • Page 35: Using The Base Stand

    Caution 1. Fix the two screws carefully on the wall with a screwdriver. (Spacing between the holes = 120 mm) 2. Place the wall holder onto the two screws, and then place the scanner onto the wall holder.

  • Page 37: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Cause 1: Your software may have not been successfully installed. Solution 1: Please insert the CD-ROM and reinstall the scanner software. Follow the on-screen instructions carefully when installing the software. Cause 2: Some aspect of your computer system does not support USB.
  • Page 38 Solution 2: Scan a clean document that contains, preferably, one column and has black text on a white page. Symptom: The scanner is not in the list of supported scanners in other commercial software. Solution: Select TWAIN as the scanner.
  • Page 39 Symptom: The image looks good in the screen but is very dark when printed. Cause1: The Monitor Gamma Settings or the scanner brightness settings are not set properly. Solution 1: Change the Monitor Gamma to a value between 1.0 and 1.5.

  • Page 40: Common -How-To- Questions

    Cause 3: The scanner’s power cord is not connected properly. Solution 3: Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to an outlet. If the scanner is connected to a Surge Protector, make sure that the Surge Protector is turned on.
  • Page 41 Start the program and open the document where you want to paste your image. Click on [Edit]. Click on [Paste]. Please consult your program documentation on how to Cut and Paste if you have any more questions. Symptom: How do I place a scanned image into my word processor? Solution: Find out what formats are supported by your word processor.

  • Page 42: Appendix B: Specifications

    Specifications Hardware Specification Physical 274mm x 47mm x 33.8 mm (10.79” x 1.85” x 1.33”) dimensions Weight 0.33Kgs (0.73 Lbs) Operating 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F) Temperature Maximum 216 mm x 356 mm (8.5” x 14”) Scan Area Minimum 47mm x 30 mm Scan Method...

  • Page 43: Appendix C: Customer Service And Warranty

    Customer Service and Warranty If you encounter problems with your scanner, please review the installation instructions and troubleshooting suggestions contained in this guide. For further assistance 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...

  • Page 44: Fcc Radio Frequency Statement

    This Limited Warranty service does not provide for carry-in exchange when the problem results from accident, disaster, vandalism, misuse, abuse, unsuitable environment, programme modification, another machine or non-vendor modification for this product. 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.
  • Page 45 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected. 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.
  • Page 46 Contacting Plustek 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 Worldwide except Plustek Inc. 13F-1, No.3 (Building F), Yuan Qu St., 115 Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan...

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