Chapter 1. Getting Started; Introduction; Unpacking The Scanner - UMAX Technologies Astra 2000U Owner's Manual

UMAX Astra 2000U/P Owner's Guide

CHAPTER 1. Getting Started

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the UMAX Astra 2000U or Astra 2000P
scanner. These versatile units are perfect for the home or office.
Use these scanners to add variety and flair to your documents, or to
help you share images with others.
The hardware connection is the only difference between the two
scanners. The Astra 2000U scanner is equipped with a USB
connector that allows you to make a fast and easy connection to the
USB port on your PC, or USB-equipped Macintosh computer (such
as the iMac or G3). The Astra 2000P scanner uses a parallel
connector that simply plugs in to the parallel (printer) port on your
Windows PC. Throughout this guide the scanners will be referred
to as the Astra 2000 scanner unless specified otherwise.
In addition to being easy to connect, these scanners are also easy to
use. Simply follow the instructions in this guide and you'll be
scanning in no time. With the powerful software included with your
scanner, you can create an archive of scanned images, e-mail or fax
images to friends or clients, or create your own web site gallery.
Get ready to unleash your creativity with the UMAX Astra 2000
scanner.

Unpacking the Scanner

Your scanner package includes the cables and software you need to
get the scanner up and running. The scanner package should
contain all of the items listed below. If you do not find all of the
listed items, contact the retailer from whom you purchased the
scanner, or contact UMAX. For information about contacting
UMAX directly, refer to Chapter 5. How to Find Help.
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