Page 1 P3PC-1522-01ENZ0 Color Image Scanner S500 Operator’s Guide...
Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ScanSnap S500 Color Image Scanner product. ScanSnap S500 comes with a color image scanner and office applications. It is a complete Office Solution designed to improve your productivity and to solve your office scanning problems. Scan- Snap product has the following features.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction ................... i ■ Regulatory Information ............vi ■ Note, Liability ..............viii ■ Trademarks ................ix ■ Safety Precautions ..............x Chapter 1 Before You Start Using Your Scanner....... 1 1.1 Checking the Contents of the Scanner Package ..... 2 1.2 Names and Functions of Parts ..........
Page 6 4.3 Scanning Business Cards ..........119 4.4 Using ScanSnap Organizer..........124 4.5 Using ABBYY FineReader..........130 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ............135 5.1 Clearing Document Jams..........136 5.2 Troubleshooting Checklist ..........138 Chapter 6 Daily Care ..............145 6.1 Cleaning Materials ............146 6.2 Cleaning the Scanner Exterior ........
Page 7 Index......................175 ScanSnap S500 Operator's Guide...
Page 8: Regulatory Information
■ Regulatory Information FCC declaration 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 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Page 9 Bescheinigung des Herstellers / Importeurs Für den S500 wid folgendes bescheinigt: • In Übereinsstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der EN45014(CE) funkentstört • Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger, gemäß EN ISO 7779. International E Program NERGY TAR®...
Page 10: Note, Liability
■ Note, Liability READ ALL OF THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. IF THIS PRODUCT IS NOT USED CORRECTLY, UNEXPECTED INJURY MAY BE CAUSED TO USERS OR BYSTANDERS. While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual, PFU assumes no liability to any party for any damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this manual, its updates or supplements, whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence, accidents, or any other cause.
Page 11: Trademarks
■ Trademarks ScanSnap, ScanSnap logo, and CardMinder are the trademarks of PFU LIMITED. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Acrobat are either registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Page 12: Safety Precautions
■ Safety Precautions This manual describes important details for ensuring the safe and correct use of this product. Thoroughly read this manual before you start to use this product. In particular, be sure to read and fully understand the Safety Precautions described in this manual before you use this product.
Page 13: Screen Examples In This Manual
The screen examples in this manual are created according to Microsoft Corporation’s Guideline. About Maintenance The user must not perform repairs on this scanner. Contact the store where you purchased the scanner or an authorized FUJITSU Image Scanner service provider to make for repairs to this product. ScanSnap S500 Operator's Guide...
Page 14 WARNING The following describes important warnings described in this manual. Do not touch the AC cable with wet hands. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock. Do not damage the AC cable. A damaged AC cable may cause fire or electric shock.
Page 15 Make sure that the smoking has stopped, and then contact the store where you bought the scanner or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. Turn the scanner OFF if it is damaged. If the scanner is damaged for any reason, turn off the scanner and unplug the power cable before contacting the store where you purchased the scanner.
Page 16 CAUTION The following illustrates important cautions described in this manual. Do not install the scanner on unstable surfaces. Install the scanner on a flat, lever surface. Make sure none of the scanner parts protrude outside the desktop. Make sure that the scanner is installed on a flat, level surface.
Page 17 Protect the scanner from static electricity. Install the scanner away from strong magnetic fields and other sources of electronic noise. Also, protect the scanner from static electricity as this might cause the scanner to malfunction. Do not use aerosol sprays near the scanner. Do not use aerosol sprays to clean the scanner.
Page 19: Chapter 1 Before You Start Using Your Scanner
Chapter 1 Before You Start Using Your Scanner This chapter describes the necessary preparations before using ScanSnap. 1.1 Checking the Contents of the Scanner Package ..........2 1.2 Names and Functions of Parts ................3 ScanSnap S500 Operator's Guide...
Page 20: Checking The Contents Of The Scanner Package
Checking the Contents of the Scanner Package When you unpack the scanner package, make sure that the package contains all the parts on the list included in the package.
Page 21: Names And Functions Of Parts
1.2 Names and Functions of Parts Names and Functions of Parts This section describes the names of parts and their functions. ■ Front Side Paper chute Open the cover to use the scanner. ⇒ Opening the cover turns on the scanner. (ADF:Automatic Document Feeder) Paper chute After opening it, load the documents to be scanned...
Page 22: Operation Button
■ Operation Button [SCAN] button Press this button to start the scanning. [POWER] button Turns on/off the power supply. SCAN POWER Power lamp Indicates the scanner status. Blue (Solid): Ready Blue (Blinking): Scanning Orange (Solid): Error Light off: Power off ■...
Page 23: Chapter 2 Connecting Scansnap
Chapter 2 Connecting ScanSnap This chapter describes how to connect ScanSnap to your personal computer. Before you connect the ScanSnap scanner, install the supplied programs (Adobe Acrobat, ScanSnap Manager, ScanSnap Organizer and CardMinder) on your personal computer. • Install ScanSnap Manager before connecting ScanSnap scanner to your per- ATTENTION sonal computer.
Page 24: Installing Scansnap
Installing ScanSnap "Installation" is the operation of copying the program files supplied with ScanSnap to the hard disk of your personal computer, and creating the environment for using ScanSnap on the personal com- puter installed with the ScanSnap program files. ■...
Page 25 2.1 Installing ScanSnap ■ RAM • 128MB or more (recommended: 256MB or more) • ScanSnap may not function if it is connected to the USB ports for the keyboard ATTENTION or monitor. • If you are using a commercially available USB hub, use a type equipped with an AC adapter.
Page 26: Installing Adobe Acrobat
■ Installing Adobe Acrobat Install Adobe Acrobat using the following procedure from the "Adobe Acrobat 7.0 CD-ROM" sup- plied with the scanner. "Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Standard" system requirements: ATTENTION • OS: Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2 or later). Windows XP Professional or Home Edition. •...
Page 27 2.1 Installing ScanSnap Operation Prepare the Adobe Acrobat 7.0 CD. Adobe Acrobat 7.0 is not supported by Windows 98 and Windows Me. HINT 1. Insert the Adobe Acrobat 7.0 CD into the CD-ROM drive. " " ⇒ Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Standard - Setup "...
Page 28 3. Select "Install Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Standard." 4. Follow the instructions to install the software. Select "How to install" on the "Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Standard" window to learn HINT more about the Adobe Acrobat 7.0 installation. Refer to "Adobe Acrobat Help" about how to use Adobe Acrobat 7.0.
Page 29 2.1 Installing ScanSnap ■ Installing ABBYY FineReader Install ABBYY FineReader by using the following procedure from the "ABBYY FineReader CD" supplied with the scanner. Operation Prepare the ABBYY FineReader CD. 1. Insert the ABBYY FineReader CD into the CD-ROM drive. ⇒...
Page 30 Finally, click the [Yes] button on the [Security Warning] dialog to proceed. 2. Click [Install>] to proceed with installation. ⇒ The file folder containing the setup.exe file appears.
Page 31 2.1 Installing ScanSnap 3. Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon. 4. Select the language for this installation and click [OK]. ⇒ The InstallShield Wizard for ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap appears. ScanSnap S500 Operator's Guide...
Page 32 ⇒ Follow the instructions to install the software. Select [Start] -> [All Programs] -> [ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap 2.0] -> HINT [User’s Guide] to learn more about the ABBYY FineReader installation. Refer to "ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap Help" about how to use ABBYY FineReader.
Page 33: Installing Supplied Programs
2.1 Installing ScanSnap ■ Installing Supplied Programs Install the supplied programs (ScanSnap Manager, ScanSnap Organizer, CardMinder) for Scan- Snap from the "Setup CD" supplied with the scanner. Operation 1. Insert the scanner Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Installer" starts up and then the "ScanSnap Setup" dialog box is dis- played.
Page 34 2. Click the [Readme] button in the "ScanSnap Setup" window. This item describes the precautions when installing or uninstalling ScanSnap, as well as the structure of the files on the Setup CD, and other information. ⇒ When you finished reading the Readme file, close the screen. 3.
Page 35 2.1 Installing ScanSnap 4. Click the [Next] button in "Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for the ScanSnap" ⇒ The "License Agreement" screen is displayed. 5. Read the details of the "License Agreement." If you agree with them, click the [Yes] button.
Page 36 6. In the "Choose Destination Location" screen, choose the installation directory and click the [Next] button. To install ScanSnap in the default folder, click the [Next] button. Normally, there is no need to change the folder in the installation directory. Change the installation directory if there is not enough free disk space available for the selected drive.
Page 37 2.1 Installing ScanSnap Depending on the selected item, the following programs are installed. HINT • Typical "ScanSnap Manager", "ScanSnap Organizer" and "CardMinder" are installed including their manuals. • Compact "ScanSnap Manager" is installed including its manual. • Custom You can select the software and the manuals to install. 8.
Page 38 9. In the "ScanSnap Manager Setting 2" screen, mark the "Notify scanning result" checkbox to notify you of scanning results after scanning, and then click the [Next] button. If the checkbox is marked, the notification screen showing will show the details about the status of blank page removal and image rotation.
Page 39 2.1 Installing ScanSnap 11. In the "InstallShield Wizard Complete" screen, click the [Finish] button. ⇒ Select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" to restart your personal computer. ⇒ Sselect "No, I will restart my computer later." to finish the installation. The "ScanSnap Setup"...
Page 40: Connecting Scansnap To Your Pc
Connecting ScanSnap to your PC Follow the procedure below to connect ScanSnap to your personal computer. 1. Connect ScanSnap to a power outlet using the AC cable. 2. Connect ScanSnap to your personal computer using the USB cable. • Be sure to connect the AC cable first before connecting the USB cable. ATTENTION •...
Page 41: Connecting The Usb Cable
2.2 Connecting ScanSnap to your PC ■ Connecting the USB Cable Connect the USB cable as shown below. • Use only the USB cable supplied with the Scanner. The operation with a com- ATTENTION mercially available USB cable is not guaranteed. •...
Page 42 3. Open the paper chute of ScanSnap. Paper chute ⇒ ScanSnap is automatically turned on and detected by your personal computer. If the scanner is not automatically turned on, push the [POWER] button on the ATTENTION scanner. Operation 4. ScanSnap is added as new hardware. How to add hardware varies with the OS running on your computer.
Page 43 2.2 Connecting ScanSnap to your PC ■ For Windows XP 1) When the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box is displayed, select "No, not this time" and then click the [Next ->] button. The above windows may not appear unless Windows XP Service Pack 2 is ATTENTION installed.
Page 44 3) The "Hardware Installation" dialog box is displayed. Click the [Continue Anyway] button. 4) When the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box informing you that the Wiz- ard will end is displayed, click the [Finish] button. ⇒ ScanSnap is added to your personal computer as new hardware. It may take some time for the "ScanSnap Manager"...
Page 45 2.2 Connecting ScanSnap to your PC The power supply of this scanner is controlled by performing the following HINT actions: • Open/close the paper chute on the scanner. • Turn on/off the personal computer to which the scanner is connected. •...
Page 47: Chapter 3 Basic Scanner Operations
Chapter 3 Basic Scanner Operations This chapter describes the basic operations of ScanSnap. 3.1 Flow of Operations ....................30 3.2 Scanning Different Document Types ..............36 3.3 Loading Documents ..................... 39 3.4 Changing Scan Settings..................53 3.5 Saving Scan Settings ................... 78 3.6 Changing Carrier Sheet Settings.................
Page 48: Flow Of Operations
Flow of Operations This section describes the flow of operations starting with the scanning of documents on ScanSnap to the saving of scanned images in PDF format. ■ Preparation Operation 1. Make sure that the AC cable is connected to the scanner. 2.
Page 49: Scanning Documents
3.1 Flow of Operations ■ Scanning documents Operation 1. Make sure that the "ScanSnap Manager" icon is displayed on the taskbar. If the "ScanSnap Manager" icon is not displayed on the taskbar, select [All Pro- HINT grams] -> [ScanSnap Manager] -> [ScanSnap Manager] from the [Start] menu to start up "ScanSnap Manager."...
Page 50 ⇒ The lamp on the scanner lights blue during the scanning operation. The following window appears to indicate the scanning status. ⇒ The supplied application (ScanSnap Organizer) is started up and the scanned image is displayed. For details about the settings for the scanning, file names and the destination folder to save the data, refer to "3.4 Changing Scan Settings"...
Page 51 3.1 Flow of Operations • Before scanning documents containing printed or handwritten text, select the HINT "Setting for text only document" checkbox under [Option] on the [Scanning] tab in the "Scan and Save Settings" dialog box. For details, refer to "3.4 Changing Scan Settings"...
Page 52 ■ Turning the Scanner ON/OFF ScanSnap is automatically turned on/off by performing the following actions: • Turn on/off the personal computer. • Open/close the paper chute of the scanner. In general, you do not need to turn on/off the scanner when it is connected to your personal com- puter.
Page 53: End Of Operation
3.1 Flow of Operations ■ End of Operation Closing "ScanSnap Manager" Operation Right-click "ScanSnap Manager" icon on the taskbar, and select "Exit" from the menu. "ScanSnap Manager" should be started for operating ScanSnap. To start HINT "ScanSnap Manager", select [All Programs] -> [ScanSnap Manager] -> [Scan- Snap Manager].
Page 54: Scanning Different Document Types
Scanning Different Document Types The table below summarizes the types of documents that can be scanned with this scanner. When scanning documents directly Paper commonly used in offices, Media Post card, Business card Weight 52 g/m to 127 g/m (14 lb to 34 lb) Letter (8.5 x 11 in (216 x 279.4 mm)) Legal...
Page 55 3.2 Scanning Different Document Types • Documents written or filled with a pencil may be smeared during a scan. It is ATTENTION recommended to use Carrier Sheet. If such documents are scanned without using Carrier Sheet, the rollers get dirty and the paper may not be fed properly. In the case where you scan such documents without using Carrier Sheet, clean the rollers as often as possible.
Page 56 Also, pay attention to the following when you use the Carrier Sheet. • Use only the Carrier Sheet for ScanSnap. ATTENTION • Avoid writing, coloring, staining or cutting the black and white pattern part of the Carrier Sheet. Otherwise, the scanner cannot recognize the Carrier Sheet correctly.
Page 57: Loading Documents
3.3 Loading Documents Loading Documents This section describes how to load documents onto the scanner. ■ How to load documents 1. Align the edges of the document. Align the edges of the document as follows: 1) Straighten the edges of the document. Straighten both edges of the document stack for scanning it correctly.
Page 58 3) Firmly holding the document with both hands and bend back the document as fol- lows so that the bent section rises up in the middle of the document. 4) Repeat steps 1) to 3) a few times. 5) Turn the document staple 90 degrees, hold the other two sides of the document, and fan it again.
Page 59 3.3 Loading Documents Before loading long-sized documents, first pull out the extension of the paper HINT chute. Extension Paper chute 3. Adjust the side guides to the document width. Move the side guides so that there is no space between the document edges and the side guides.
Page 60 If you use the stacker, scanned document sheets will not be separated when HINT they have passed through the scanner. For details on how to attach the stacker to the scanner, refer to "Names and Functions of Parts" on page 3. Use the stacker as described below.
Page 61: Loading Documents With The Carrier Sheet
3.3 Loading Documents ■ Loading Documents with the Carrier Sheet The Carrier Sheet is a sheet for loading document specifically designed for ScanSnap S500/fi- 5110EOX2 Series. It allows you to scan documents that cannot be scanned as it is. A document larger than A4 up to A3, B4 or 11 x 17 (single side) can be scanned by folding it in two, inserting it into the Carrier Sheet and scanning in duplex mode.
Page 62 For "Create facing pages in one image" This mode is for scanning documents larger than A4 size, such as A3/B4/11" x 17." Fold a document in two, scan in duplex and an image joined together is generated. (If a document smaller than A4 printed on both sides is scanned, it is possible to output a two-page spread image.) Operation 1.
Page 63 3.3 Loading Documents 3. On the "Carrier Sheet Settings" window, change "Mode" to "Create facing pages in one image" and click [OK]. 4. Select "Duplex Scan" in "Scanning side’" on the [Scanning] tab. ScanSnap S500 Operator's Guide...
Page 64 5. Select "Automatic Detection" in "Paper size" on the [Paper size] tab, and click the [OK] button.
Page 65 3.3 Loading Documents Operation 6. Spread the page to be scanned facing outwards and fold it in half from the center. Fold it neatly so that the folded portion does not appear puffed. If the folded portion is not folded neatly, it may cause skewing. 7.
Page 66 9. Press the [SCAN] button. ⇒ The front and back image data are set in a facing-page state and generated side by side. • There may be a gap in the joined portion, or a line may appear in the out- ATTENTION put image.
Page 67 3.3 Loading Documents For "Create front and back images separately" This mode is for scanning documents such as photographs which you do not want to scratch, or clippings of information that are difficult to be fed. Operation 1. Right-click "ScanSnap Manager" icon on the taskbar, and select "Settings."...
Page 68 3. On the "Carrier Sheet Settings" window, change "Mode" to "Create front and back images separately" and click [OK]. 4. Select "Automatic detection" in "Paper size" on the [Paper size] tab.
Page 69 3.3 Loading Documents Operation 5. Open the Carrier Sheet and place the document inside. Align the top of the document so that it touches the top of the Carrier Sheet. Place the document on its width in the center, in order not to protrude out of the Carrier Sheet.
Page 70 7. Press the [SCAN] button. ⇒ Scanning starts, and the image data is generated in the specified size. • The output image is generated with the scanned document image placed in ATTENTION the center of the specified size. In the "Carrier Sheet Settings" window, when "Automatic Detection" in "Out- put image size"...
Page 71: Changing Scan Settings
3.4 Changing Scan Settings Changing Scan Settings All the operations of ScanSnap are controlled by the "ScanSnap Manager." Generally, ScanSnap Manager is registered on the taskbar and displayed as the icon Right-click this icon to show the following menu. With this menu, you can start scanning, config- ure settings for scanning, or check consumables.
Page 72 The following describes how to change the settings. Operation 1. Right-click the "ScanSnap Manager" icon on the taskbar and select "Settings" from the displayed menu. ⇒ The "Scan and Save Settings" dialog box is displayed. You can launch the "Scan and Save Settings" dialog box by simultaneously HINT pressing [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Space] or double-clicking the icon on the taskbar.
Page 73 3.4 Changing Scan Settings The following describes each setting on the "Scan and Save settings" window. [Setting when left-clicked] Select a scan setting profile. • Standard • CardMinder • Searchable PDF (OCRs during scan) You can register scan setting profiles. HINT Registered setting profiles are added to the "Setting when left-clicked"...
Page 74 [Application] tab ■ Application: Specify the application to be executed and linked to ScanSnap. The specified program is started up after the document is scanned on ScanSnap. Click the drop-down arrow to select the application. You can select one of the following applications. •...
Page 75 3.4 Changing Scan Settings • The above applications automatically become available when they are HINT installed. If they are uninstalled, they are no longer displayed among the selec- tion items. • If you select "Scan to File (only saves image data as files)", the scanned image is saved to file after the scanning is completed.
Page 76 4) The following screen is displayed and the new application is added. Click the [Close] button to close the screen. When you add an application, select an application that is able to process files HINT of the following formats. JPEG (*.jpg), PDF (*.pdf) Scanned images cannot be displayed properly unless these file formats are supported.
Page 77 3.4 Changing Scan Settings [Save] tab ■ Folder path to save an image: Specify the folder to save the scanned image. When you click the [Browse] button, the "Browse for Folder" screen is displayed. Select the folder to save the scanned image and then click the [OK] button. The function "Make New Folder"...
Page 78 When "ScanSnap Organizer" is selected at [Application], the [Image saving HINT folder:] and the [Browse] button are grayed out, and you cannot specify the folder to save images from this window. In this case, scanned images are saved in the "My ScanSnap Folder" specified by ScanSnap Organizer (page 122).
Page 79 3.4 Changing Scan Settings Clicking the [OK] button enables the settings. (An example of the file name that you set is displayed under the [Filename format] but- ton.) ■ Rename file after scanning If the checkbox is selected, the [Save scanned image as] window appears after scanning. You can change the folder to save the scanned files, or rename files in this screen.
Page 80: Image Quality
[Scanning] tab ■ Image quality: Specify whether to scan documents quickly or at higher quality. Select one of the following modes: • Normal (Fastest) Select this mode when you wish to scan documents quickly. • Better (Faster) Select this mode when you wish to scan documents at higher quality. •...
Page 81: Color Mode
3.4 Changing Scan Settings ■ Color mode: Specify whether to scan documents in color or black-and-white. Select one of the following modes: • Auto Color Detection (Automatically recognize each document color) ScanSnap automatically recognizes whether the document to scan is colored or black-and-white and switches the scan mode accordingly.
Page 82: Scanning Side
■ Scanning side: You can select the type of scanning (single-sided or double-sided) when pressing the [SCAN] button on the scanner. Select [Duplex Scan] or [Simplex Scan] from the menu. ■ Continue scanning after current scan is finished If the checkbox is marked, the following message appears after scanning. To continue scanning, load a document onto the scanner, and then click the [Continue Scanning] button.
Page 83 3.4 Changing Scan Settings - Brightness (Black and White scanning only) Sets the density for scanning black-and-white images. Moving the slider control to the left will lighten the scanned image, while moving the slider control to the right results in a darker scanned image. This setting becomes available when "B&W"...
Page 84 This setting automatically detects skewed documents and corrects them for the out- put data. Up to +/-5 degrees of skews can be corrected. This function judges a document skew based on the characters on the docu- ATTENTION ment. So the detection may not work properly for the following kinds of docu- ments: •...
Page 85 3.4 Changing Scan Settings - Allow automatic image rotation. This setting automatically judges the orientation of a text on the document, and changes the orientation of the image. This function judges the orientation based on characters on the ATTENTION document, so it does not work properly for the following document: •...
Page 86 [File option] tab ■ Selecting the file option Specify the type of file for the scanned image. Click the drop-down arrow to select the file format. You can select one of the fol- lowing. • PDF (*.pdf) • JPEG (*.jpg) "JPEG"...
Page 87 3.4 Changing Scan Settings ■ Searchable PDF (OCRs during scan) You can use this function only when PDF is selected in the [File format:] drop-down list. By marking the checkbox, you can create a searchable PDF file. ■ Select text recognition language: You can select a language for conversion to recognize text.
Page 88 ■ [Option] button This function is used for configuring detailed settings of PDF files. This button is enabled when "PDF(*.pdf)" is specified at [File format:]. Click [Option] button to display the following dialog box. • "Multipage PDF (whole batch in one PDF)" Creates a merged PDF file of all the scanned images.
Page 89 3.4 Changing Scan Settings If you select the checkbox, the [Password] and the [Confirm] fieldes become enabled. Enter the same password in these two fieldes. • You can set a password using the following: ATTENTION Maximum number of characters: 16 Characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9 Symbols: ! "...
Page 90 [Paper size] tab ■ Paper size: Specify the size of the document to be loaded on the scanner. Click the drop-down arrow to select the size. The following paper sizes (W x L) can be selected. • Automatic detection • Letter (8.5 x 11 in (216 x 279.4 mm)) •...
Page 91 3.4 Changing Scan Settings ■ [Custom] button You can use this function to register up to 10 customized document sizes at the [Paper size] menu. Clicking this button displays the following setting window: ‘ <When adding a customized document size> 1) Click the [Add] button.
Page 92 <When changing the settings> 1) In the "Add or Remove Custom sizes" window, select the document size to be changed and click the [Change] button. 2) Change the settings in the "Additional custom size settings" womdow. 3) To complete the setting, click the [OK] button. 4) The screen returns to the "Add or Remove Custom sizes"...
Page 93 3.4 Changing Scan Settings [Compression] tab ■ Compression rate: Control the compression rate to specify the size of the file for the scanned image. The compression rate is changed by moving the slider. The larger the compression rate number is specified, the higher the compression rate is set and the smaller the file size becomes.
Page 94 • In "Color high compression" mode, characters and backgrounds on the docu- ATTENTION ment are compressed separately, and thus, the file size of the document that mostly consists of text characters becomes smaller while keeping the quality of the characters as they are. However, this mode is not appropriate for scan- ning photographs or figures because these graphical materials are recognized as background and compressed as such, causing degradation in images.
Page 95 3.4 Changing Scan Settings About the size of image data HINT The following table shows a rough guideline for calculating the size of images when a single color document is scanned in the Simplex mode. File type: PDF Paper size: A4 (Brochure) Color mode: Color Compression rate Scan mode...
Page 96: Saving Scan Settings
Saving Scan Settings You can save and assign names to the current settings in ScanSnap Manager. With just a click of the ScanSnap icon, you can retrieve and use the saved settings easily. You can create different types of frequently used scanning conditions in advance, and when you open the Settings screen during scanning, it is easy to scan without changing the settings one by one.
Page 97 3.5 Saving Scan Settings 3. When you have finished changing the settings, click the [Add Profile] button. ⇒ The "Left-click menu" window appears. 4. Enter a profile, and click the [OK] button. ⇒ The new profile becomes available for selection from the "Setting when left-clicked" drop-down menu.
Page 98: Scanning With A Saved Scan Setting
■ Scanning with a Saved Scan Setting Operation 1. Left-click the ScanSnap icon ⇒ A list of saved profiles appears. (The icon of the application on the left of the profile name.) 2. Select the scan setting to use. ⇒ A check mark appears on the selected profile. 3.
Page 99 3.5 Saving Scan Settings ■ Changing the configurations of a Scan Setting Operation Right-click the ScanSnap icon , and select "Setting." 2. From the "Setting when left-clicked" drop-down list on the "Scan and Save Settings" window, select a profile you want to change. 3.
Page 100 4. After changing the configurations on the selected profile, click the [OK] button. ⇒ A file overwrite confirmation message appears. If you select another profile from the "Setting when left-clicked" drop-down HINT list before clicking the [OK] button, the following message will appear. Clicking the [Yes] button will change the configurations on the current profile, and switch to another profile.
Page 101: Renaming Scan Settings
3.5 Saving Scan Settings ■ Renaming Scan Settings Operation Right-click the ScanSnap icon , and select "Setting." ⇒The "Scan and Save Settings" screen appears. 2. Click the [Edit Profile] button. ⇒The "Profile Management" screen appears. 3. Select the profile name from the list, and click the [Rename] button. 4.
Page 102: Deleting Scan Settings
You can also invoke the "Profile Management" screen by right-clicking Scan- HINT Snap icon . The "Profile Management" screen appears when selected on the Right-click menu. Follow the same procedures described in the previous page to change the profile name. Select a profile from the list and then click the [Rename] button.
Page 103 3.5 Saving Scan Settings 3. Select a profile name from the list, and then click the [Delete] button. You can also invoke the "Profile Management" screen by right-clicking Scan- HINT Snap icon . The "Profile Management" screen appears when selected on the Right-click menu.
Page 104: Changing Carrier Sheet Settings
Changing Carrier Sheet Settings Carrier Sheet settings are changed on the "Carrier Sheet Settings" screen. The "Carrier Sheet Settings" screen appears when the [Carrier Sheet Settings] button on the [Paper size] tab is clicked. Right-click the "ScanSnap Manager icon" on the taskbar, and select "Settings" from the menu. ⇒...
Page 105 3.6 Changing Carrier Sheet Settings Change the The image of Carrier Sheet the [Mode]. settings here. A simple explanation for the [Mode]. Enable the setting, and close the screen. Show help. Cancel the setting, and close the screen. The following explains the settings that can be changed on the "Carrier Sheet Settings." Mode Specifies the scanning method for using the Carrier Sheet.
Page 106 Output Image Size Specifies an image size when generating a scanned image. You can select it from the following document sizes. 　 Mode: Create facing pages in one Mode: Create front and back images image separately Automatic Detection Automatic Detection A3 (297 x 420 mm) Carrier Sheet size (216 x 297mm) A4 (210 x 297mm)
Page 107 3.6 Changing Carrier Sheet Settings [Add custom size] button You can create up to 10 custom sizes. When you click the button, the following settings screen appears. To add custom size documents 1)Click the [Add] button. 2)The following screen appears. •Enter the document sizes.
Page 108 To change settings 1)On the [Add or Remove custom sizes] screen, select the setting of the docu- ment size you want to change, and click the [Change] button. 2)The [Additional custom sizes settings] screen appears. Change the items you want to change. 3)When you have completed the settings, click the [OK] button.
Page 109: Chapter 4 Various Settings According To Your Needs
Chapter 4 Various settings according to your needs This chapter describes the basic operations of ScanSnap. 4.1 Using ScanSnap Manager..................92 4.2 Using Adobe Acrobat ..................115 4.3 Scanning Business Cards.................. 119 4.4 Using ScanSnap Organizer................124 4.5 Using ABBYY FineReader.................. 130 ScanSnap S500 Operator's Guide...
Page 110: Using Scansnap Manager
Using ScanSnap Manager When you use ScanSnap with the default settings, you do not have to change any configuration. All you need to do is simply pressing the [SCAN] button to scan the documents, save images with the optimized settings and display the scanned images on the screen without any complicated operation.
Page 111: Scanning Only One Side Of A Document
4.1 Using ScanSnap Manager ■ Scanning only one side of a document As the default setting, pressing the [SCAN] button on ScanSnap scanner starts scanning docu- ments in "Duplex" mode. If you wish to use "Simplex" scanning by pressing the [SCAN] button, change the settings by following the procedure below.
Page 112: Scanning Color Document In Black And White
⇒ The document is scanned in the "Simplex" mode. To return the setting to the "Duplex" mode, select [Duplex scan] in Step 2. The HINT selected setting is applied to further scans unless it is changed again. ■ Scanning color document in black and white As the default, ScanSnap automatically recognizes whether a document is black &...
Page 113: Scanning Color Documents In High Compression Mode
4.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 3. Click the [OK] button to close the dialog box. 4. Load the document onto the scanner. 5. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanned images will be output in black and white. ■ Scanning color documents in high compression mode With ScanSnap, you can scan and save color documents in "Color high compression"...
Page 114 2. Click the [Scanning] tab and select "Color high compression" at "Color mode." 3. Click the [OK] button to close the dialog box. 4. Load the document onto the scanner. 5. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanned documents will be output as highly compressed color images. In "Color high compression"...
Page 115: Skipping Blank Pages
4.1 Using ScanSnap Manager ■ Skipping blank pages ScanSnap is able to recognize blank pages and remove them from the output data. When scanning documents in "Duplex" mode, both sides of the documents are scanned regardless if their back- sides are printed or not. Though the empty back sides are scanned, they are recognized as "blank" and automatically removed, so they will not appear on the output data.
Page 116: Correcting Skewed Documents
3. Select the "Allow automatic blank page removal" checkbox. 4. Click the [OK] button to close the window. ⇒ The setting is enabled from next scanning. The following types of documents may be accidentally recognized as blank ATTENTION pages: • Almost blank documents containing only a few characters •...
Page 117 4.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 2. Select the [Scanning] tab and click the [Option] button. 3. Select the "Correct skewed character strings automatically" checkbox. 4. Click the [OK] button to close the window. ⇒ The setting is enabled from next scanning. Up to +/-5 degrees of skews can be corrected.
Page 118: Correcting The Orientation Of Scanned Images
■ Correcting the orientation of scanned images When there are different types of page orientation in a document, ScanSnap is able to automati- cally correct the orientation of the scanned images for the document. For example, it is often seen that a document has portrait pages for text contents and landscape pages for tables.
Page 119: Scanning Documents Of Different Widths Or Sizes At A Time
4.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 3. Select the "Allow automatic image rotation" checkbox. 4. Click the [OK] button to close the window. ⇒ The setting is enabled from next scanning. This function determines a document orientation based on the characters ATTENTION printed on the document.
Page 120 1. Right-click the "ScanSnap Manager" icon on the task bar and select "Settings" from the menu. 2. Select the [Paper size] tab. 3. Mark the "Scan mixed paper size" checkbox.
Page 121 4.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 4. Click the [OK] button to close all the windows opened. This function is available only when "Automatic detection" is selected from the ATTENTION "Paper size" drop-down menu. 5. Align the edge of all documents. 6. Load documents onto the paper chute. ScanSnap S500 Operator's Guide...
Page 122 • Place all documents in the center under the pick roller. ATTENTION (Documents that are not under the pick roller cannot be fed.) • Adjust the side guide to the widest document. • Carefully load the smaller documents, which cannot contact the side guide, so that they can be fed straight.
Page 123: Saving Scanned Images In Multiple Files
4.1 Using ScanSnap Manager ■ Saving scanned images in multiple files ScanSnap can save scanned images in multiple files based on the specified number of pages. For example, you can scan a batch of documents and create files for every single page. To change the setting, follow the procedure below.
Page 124 3. In the "PDF File Option" window, select "Generate one PDF file per x page(s)" and enter a number. One PDF file is created every time when the specified number of pages have been scanned. In "Duplex" mode, two pages (front/back) are created per document sheet. It is HINT recommended that you clear "Allow automatic blank page removal";...
Page 125 4.1 Using ScanSnap Manager ■ Merging scanned images divided by scanning errors into one PDF file When you are scanning documents and saving them in PDF format, the following window appears if the scanning is interrupted by a paper jam or error. You can resume or abort the scanning by the following procedure.
Page 126 The [Continue Scanning] button may not be displayed on the window and an ATTENTION error message like the example below may appear. In this case, it is not possi- ble to resume scanning. You will use Adobe Acrobat if you want to merge two divided image files.
Page 127 4.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 7. Select "File B" in the "Select File to Insert" screen and click the [Select] ATTENTION button. ⇒ The "Insert Pages" window will appear. 8. Select "After" from the Location menu and "Last" from Page radio buttons, then click [OK].
Page 128: Setting Passwords For Scanned Documents
■ Setting Passwords for Scanned Documents You can set passwords for files scanned with ScanSnap and saved in PDF format. No one can read the content of a password-protected PDF file unless he/she enters the password to open the file. Thus, if you save confidential or important documents with passwords after scanning, you can pre- vent such information from being leaked.
Page 129 4.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 3. Select the checkbox for "Set a password for PDF file" on "PDF File Option." To enter a password for every scan Clear the checkbox for "Use a fixed password." ⇒ You can enter a different password for every scan. To use a fixed password decided in advance 1) Select the checkbox for "Use a fixed password."...
Page 130 ⇒ In step 3, if the checkbox for "Use a fixed password" is cleared, the following screen appears. In the "Password" and "Confirm" fields, enter the same password, and click the [OK] button. • You can use the following characters to set your password. HINT Maximum number of characters: 16 Characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9...
Page 131: Performing Text Recognition When Scanning Documents
4.1 Using ScanSnap Manager ■ Performing text recognition when scanning documents You can perform text recognition when scanning documents. Doing so can make a searchable PDF file (OCRs during scan). Operation 1. Right-click the ScanSnap icon , and select "Settings." 2.
Page 132 4. Click the [OK] button to close all the screens. 5. Load the document onto the scanner. 6. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning starts. The document scanned is saved as a searchable PDF file, which has been recognized as text.
Page 133: Using Adobe Acrobat
4.2 Using Adobe Acrobat Using Adobe Acrobat ■ Rotating the page view of a PDF file Even after scanning a document and saving it as a PDF file, you can change the page view orientation of this PDF file with Adobe Acrobat. When the [Allow automatic image rotation] function (page 100) fails to correct the orientation of a page view, or you want to change the orientation of other pages, follow the procedure below.
Page 134 3. Specify the page in which you want to change the orientation and click the [OK] but- ton. Direction: Specify the angle and the direction of the rotation. Page range: Specify the page number of the pages you want to rotate. ⇒...
Page 135: Deleting Pages From A Pdf File
4.2 Using Adobe Acrobat ■ Deleting pages from a PDF file Unnecessary pages of a document which has been scanned and saved as a PDF file can be deleted with Adobe Acrobat 7.0. When a blank page could not be skipped with [Allow automatic blank page removal] function (page 97), or you want to delete another unnecessary page, follow the procedure below.
Page 136: Converting Scanned Images To Searchable Text With Ocr
■ Converting scanned images to searchable text with OCR When you scan a document, you will get a whole image of the document including signs, letters and numbers. However, the system cannot recognize the image data as text. This means that you are not able to search the content of your document without using OCR (Optical Character Recognition).
Page 137: Scanning Business Cards
4.3 Scanning Business Cards Scanning Business Cards A ScanSnap product comes with "CardMinder", an application software for managing business card data. Using CardMinder, you can convert business cards into image data, and create a database of business cards by recognizing their image data using the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology.
Page 138 ■ Starting CardMinder The following describes how to create scanned images of business cards on ScanSnap. In this example, the [SCAN] button on the scanner is used to scan business cards. Business cards can also be scanned by starting up CardMinder and clicking the HINT [Scan] button at the upper left of the window.
Page 139 4.3 Scanning Business Cards 2. Select "CardMinder" from the "Application" drop-down list on the [Application] tab. ⇒ Two tabs, the [Application] and [Scanning] tabs, will be displayed. "Image quality" and "Color mode" can be changed on the [Scanning] tab. HINT (Refer to "[Scanning] tab"...
Page 140: Scanning Procedure
<Scanning procedure> Operation 1. Load the business cards onto the scanner. • Load the business cards face down. • When you scan two or more business card, set them in piles. • Adjust the side guides so that they contact both sides of the business cards. If there is a space between the business cards and the side guides, place the cards along the left side guide.
Page 141 4.3 Scanning Business Cards Operation 3. Confirm the image data of the scanned business cards on the [CardMinder] main window. Data list Card image Recognition result The image data of scanned business cards are displayed on the right. A list of already saved business cards is displayed on the left. Under the image data, the recognized characters are displayed.
Page 142: Using Scansnap Organizer
Using ScanSnap Organizer ScanSnap Organizer is a software application for displaying and sorting image files such as the PDF and JPEG files. Images scanned by ScanSnap can be displayed without opening, folders can be created for different purposes, and files can also be sorted. This following explains how to use ScanSnap Organizer.
Page 143: Connecting To Scansnap
4.4 Using ScanSnap Organizer HINT • You can also double-click the ScanSnap Organizer icon the desktop. • Password-protected PDF files are not thumbnailed because of security reasons.* These files are displayed in the form of the Adobe Acrobat icon along with the lock symbol on the bottom left-hand corner.
Page 144 2. Select "ScanSnap Organizer" from the "Application" drop-down list on the [Applica- tion] tab. 3. Click the [OK] button. ⇒ The "Scan and Save Settings" screen closes.
Page 145 4.4 Using ScanSnap Organizer <Scanning> Operation 1. Load the document onto the scanner. 2. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning is started. When scanning is complete, "ScanSnap Organizer" starts and displays the scanned image as a thumbnail. The scanned image is saved in the folder specified in [My ScanSnap Folder] on HINT the [Option Settings] window.
Page 146: Sorting Files
<Sorting Files> How to create a new Cabinet and folder and how to move scanned files to the Cabinet and folder are explained here. The idea is similar to arranging a big pile of documents (files) in the room ([My HINT ScanSnap] folder), purchasing a new shelf (Cabinet) and a new document tray (folder), and classifying them according to subject to sort out the documents.
Page 147 4.4 Using ScanSnap Organizer 5. Enter a Folder name. 6. Repeat Steps 4, 5 to create folders as needed. As an example, create two folders named [July 2005] and [August 2005]. 7. Select the file. You can select several files at one time when you press down and hold the [Ctrl] HINT key.
Page 148: Using Abbyy Finereader
Using ABBYY FineReader Documents scanned with ScanSnap are very much like the original text, but they are essentially images and are not editable in Microsoft Word, Excel, and so on. You can convert such texts into files in Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® Excel, Microsoft® Power- Point, or PDF formats by using ABBYY FineReader.
Page 149 4.5 Using ABBYY FineReader 2. On the [Application] tab, select an application into which the document you scan is exported from the "Application" drop-down list. For example, select ABBYY Scan2Word. 3. Click the [OK] button. ⇒ The "Scan and Save Settings" screen closes. •...
Page 150 • ABBYY FineReader comprises four utilities: Scan2Word, Scan2Excel, and HINT Scan2PowerPoint. • You can also select the text recognition language and configure various set- tings on the "ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap (TM) 2.0" window. To open the "ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap" window, select [Start] -> [All Programs] ->...
Page 151 4.5 Using ABBYY FineReader <Scanning and Recognizing Documents> Operation 1. Load the document onto the scanner. 2. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning is started. When scanning is complete, ABBYY FineReader automatically starts reading images. ⇒ The scanned document is opened with Microsoft® Word. To get the document in a different format, select the application on the [Applica- HINT tion] tab and scan the document again.
Page 153: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to remove jammed documents and resolve other issues. 5.1 Clearing Document Jams................... 136 5.2 Troubleshooting Checklist................. 138 ScanSnap S500 Operator's Guide...
Page 154: Clearing Document Jams
Clearing Document Jams If a paper jam occurs during scanning, follow the procedure below to remove the jammed docu- ment. CAUTION • Open the ADF before removing the jammed document. • Be careful when removing the jammed document. • When removing the jammed document, be careful not to get neckties or necklaces entan- gled in the scanner.
Page 155 5.1 Clearing Document Jams 3. Remove the jammed document. 4. Close the ADF. Paper chute ⇒ You should hear the ADF click when it returns to its original position. Make sure that the ADF is completely closed. Otherwise, paper jams or other ATTENTION feeding errors may occur.
Page 156: Troubleshooting Checklist
This section describes common problems that may occur during the usage of ScanSnap and how to resolve them. Before you request repair service, check the following list. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the following list, contact an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. Symptom...
Page 157 5.2 Troubleshooting Checklist Symptom Check This Item Resolution Scanning does not start. Is the USB cable con- Connect the USB cable correctly. nected correctly? (When a hub is used, check the hub’s power supply.) Disconnect and then re-connect the Does the LED light AC cable and AC adapter.
Page 158 Symptom Check This Item Resolution The scanned image Is the document loaded Load the document correctly follow- correctly? ing the instruction in "3.3 Loading shifts or is distorted. Documents" (page 39) The image scanned is Is the "Brightness (Black Adjust "Brightness" at [Scanning] - and White scanning only)"...
Page 159 5.2 Troubleshooting Checklist Symptom Check This Item Resolution Paper is not fed (stops Is the Pick roller dirty? Clean the Pick roller by following the midway). instructions in "6.3 Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner" (page 148). Is the Pick roller worn out? Clean the Pick roller by following the instructions in "7.3 Replacing the Pick Roller"...
Page 160 Symptom Check This Item Resolution Scanned images are Are the documents fed into The "Correct skewed character skewed. the ADF with a skew of strings automatically" function can more than +/-5 degrees? correct skewed images up to +/-5 degrees. Load the document onto the scanner so that the document skew does not exceed this limit.
Page 161 5.2 Troubleshooting Checklist Symptom Check This Item Resolution The scanned image is With "Automatic detection" Neatly align the edges of paper chipped/Slant lines are being selected in the sheets with Side Guide. produced on the "Paper size" drop-down * If you are scanning documents of scanned image/The out- list, was the document mixed paper sizes, marking the...
Page 162 [Version Information] window. [USB type] is displayed. (*4): "Multi-feed" is a phenomenon where two or more sheets are fed into the scanner together. * Useful information will be provided on the FAQ Corner. For further information, please visit our website at: http://scansnap.fujitsu.com...
Page 163: Chapter 6 Daily Care
Chapter 6 Daily Care This chapter describes how to clean ScanSnap. WARNING Fire/Electric Shock Before you clean the scanner, turn off the scanner and dis- connect the AC adapter from the power outlet. 6.1 Cleaning Materials ....................146 6.2 Cleaning the Scanner Exterior................147 6.3 Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner ..............
Page 164: Cleaning Materials
Moisten a cloth with this fluid and wipe the scanner clean. (*1) Lint-free dry cloth Commercially available. (*2) *1) To purchase cleaning materials, contact the FUJITSU scanner dealer where you pur- chased the scanner. *2) Any lint-free cloth can be used.
Page 165: Cleaning The Scanner Exterior
6.2 Cleaning the Scanner Exterior Cleaning the Scanner Exterior Clean the scanner exterior and the ADF paper chute with a cloth moistened with a small amount of Cleaner F1 or any neutral detergent. • Never use paint thinner and other organic solvents. ATTENTION •...
Page 166: Cleaning The Inside Of The Scanner
Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner Clean inside of the scanner with a cloth moistened with Cleaner F1. In an alternating succession of scanning documents, the accumulated paper-powder and dust inside the scanner causes a scanning error. As a guideline, clean the ADF every 1,000 scans. Note that this guideline varies according to the type of the documents you are scanning.
Page 167 6.3 Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner 2. Clean the following locations with a cloth moistened with cleaner F1. Pad ASSY Plastic roller Pick roller Feed roller Glass Eject roller Turn off the scanner before cleaning the following locations. • Pad ASSY (x 1) Wipe the Pad ASSY downwards.
Page 168 Turn on the scanner before cleaning the following locations, and clean the following rollers while rotating them. • Feed rollers (x 2) Clean lightly taking care not to roughen the surface of the rollers. Take particular care in cleaning the feed rollers since black debris on the rollers adversely affect the pickup perfor- mance.
Page 169: Cleaning Carrier Sheet
6.4 Cleaning Carrier Sheet Cleaning Carrier Sheet If the Carrier Sheet is used extensively, dirt and dust may stick onto the surface or the interior and cause scanning errors. Clean it regularly to avoid errors. Cleaning method Use dry, soft cloth, or soft cloth slightly moistened with Cleaner F1 (sold separately) or a mild detergent to lightly clean off the dirt and dust from the surface and the interior of the Carrier Sheet.
Page 171: Chapter 7 Replacing Consumables And Carrier Sheet
Chapter 7 Replacing Consumables and Carrier Sheet This chapter describes how to replace consumables. WARNING Fire/Electric Shock Before you replace the consumables, turn off the scanner and disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet. 7.1 Replacing Consumables ..................154 7.2 Replacing the Pad ASSY ..................
Page 172: Replacing Consumables
Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace consumables. ■ Part Nos. and Replacement Cycle of Consumables The following tables list the part numbers of consumables and rough guidelines for replacing these parts. Standard Replacement Description Cycle Pad ASSY PA03360-0002 50,000 sheets or one year Pick roller PA03360-0001...
Page 173 Replace consumables referring to "Target value to change supplies" as a rough guideline. For details about purchasing consumables, visit the following website or con- tact the Fujitsu scanner dealer where you purchased your scanner. [Website] http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/ ScanSnap S500 Operator's Guide...
Page 174: Replacing The Pad Assy
Replacing the Pad ASSY Replace the Pad ASSY following the procedure below. Operation 1. Remove the documents on the paper chute. 2. Open the ADF while pulling the cover open lever. Paper chute Cover open lever 3. Remove the Pad ASSY. Pull out the Pad ASSY in the direction of the arrow while pinching both ends of the Pad ASSY.
Page 175 7.2 Replacing the Pad ASSY 4. Attach the new Pad ASSY. Pad ASSY Make sure that the Pad ASSY is completely attached. Otherwise, document ATTENTION jams or other feeding errors may occur. 5. Close the ADF. Paper chute ⇒ You should hear the ADF click when it returns to its original position. ScanSnap S500 Operator's Guide...
Page 176 6. Turn on the scanner. 7. Right-click the "ScanSnap Manager" icon on the task bar, and select [Check consum- able supplies] from the menu. ⇒ This displays the "Check consumable status" window. 8. In the "Check consumable status" window, click the [Reset] button of Pad ASSY Count.
Page 177: Replacing The Pick Roller
7.3 Replacing the Pick Roller Replacing the Pick Roller Replace the Pick roller following the procedure below. 1. Remove the documents on the paper chute. 2. Open the ADF while pulling the cover open lever. Paper chute Cover open lever 3.
Page 178 4. Remove the sheet guide. Pinch the knobs on the sheet guide and pull the sheet guide to remove it. Handle Claw Sheet guide 5. Rotate the pick roller bushing (left). Pick roller bushing Pick roller Pick roller shaft...
Page 179 7.3 Replacing the Pick Roller 6. Remove the pick roller with its shaft. Slightly pull up the left part of the Pick roller shaft (about 5mm), move it towards the left side, and then raise it to remove from the scanner. Pick roller shaft Pick roller If the around the pick roller is dirty by paper-powder, it may cause a scanning...
Page 180 If you push up the pick roller tab using your fingernail, your fingernail may be ATTENTION hurt or get chipped. If you cannot push it up successfully with your fingernail, use a paper clip to push up the pick roller tab. 8.
Page 181 7.3 Replacing the Pick Roller 10. Rotate the roller bushing (left) by rotating it in the direction of the arrow. Pick roller Pick roller bushing Pick roller shaft Make sure that the Pick roller is completely attached. Otherwise, document ATTENTION jams or other feeding errors may occur.
Page 182 ⇒ The sheet guide makes a clicking sound when the knobs fix into position. Make sure that the sheet guide is completely attached. Otherwise, document ATTENTION jams or other feeding errors may occur. 12. Close the ADF. Paper chute ⇒ You should hear the ADF click when it returns to its original position.
Page 183 7.3 Replacing the Pick Roller 15. In the "Check consumable status" window, click the [Reset] button of the consumable you replaced. ⇒ The counter is reset to "0." ScanSnap S500 Operator's Guide...
Page 184: Purchasing The Carrier Sheet
Purchasing the Carrier Sheet If the “Carrier Sheet” bundled in this product cannot be used for scanning due to damage or wear- and-tear, you can purchase just the Carrier Sheet separately. As a guideline, it is recommended to replace the Carrier Sheet every 500 scans. However, it differs according to usage.
Page 185: Appendix A Updating Scansnap Manager
Appendix A Updating ScanSnap Manager In an effort to improve the usability and functionality of ScanSnap Manager, program updates are carried out timely. ScanSnap Manager can automatically detect whether the latest program (Update Pack) is available and update the program. Update Packs are made available without notice.
Page 186 2. Click the [Yes] button. ⇒ If the latest Update program is available, a message appears for the confirmation of the download and installation of the program. If the latest update is already installed, an informational message appears. HINT Click the [OK] button to close the message. 3.
Page 187: Appendix B Uninstalling Scansnap
Appendix B Uninstalling ScanSnap "Uninstallation" removes the ScanSnap program files that were copied during the installation from the hard disk and restores the system environment to its original state. This chapter describes how to uninstall ScanSnap. ■ Uninstalling Supplied Programs Follow the procedure below to uninstall programs (ScanSnap Manager, CardMinder, and Scan- Snap Organizer) supplied with ScanSnap.
Page 188 ⇒ This executes the uninstallation. 7. After the uninstallation is completed, select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now!" and click the [Finish] button. Screen displays may vary slightly depending on the operating system (OS) of ATTENTION you personal computer. Follow the on-screen instructions of the OS. Example: When the OS is Windows 2000 •...
Page 189: Appendix C Installation Specifications
Appendix C Installation Specifications The following table summarizes the installation specifications of this scanner. Item Specifications Dimensions Width Depth Height (Note) Minimum 284 mm 159.2 mm 147 mm 11.18 in. 6.27 in. 5.79 in. 284 mm 436.7 mm 299.5 mm Maximum 11.18 in.
Page 191: Repairs
Repairs Contact the store where you purchased your ScanSnap or an authorized service provider for per- forming repairs on this product. • The user must not perform any repairs on the scanner. ScanSnap S500 Operator's Guide...
Page 193 Index Color scanning ........63 Compression rate ........75 About the size of image data ....77 Compression tab ........75 AC adapter connector ....... 4 Connecting ScanSnap ......22 ADF cover ..........3 Connecting the AC adapter ..... 22 Allow automatic blank page removal ..
Page 194 Folder path to save image ...... 59 POWER button .......... 4 Power lamp ..........4 Purchasing the Carrier Sheet ....166 image rotation ......... 67 Installation Specifications ...... 171 Installing Adobe Acrobat ..... 8 Recognize Text ........118 Installing CardMinder ......15 Regulatory Information ......
Page 195 Troubleshooting ........135 Troubleshooting Checklist ..... 138 Uninstalling ScanSnap ......169 Uninstalling Supplied Programs .... 169 USB 2.0 ............. 7 USB connector .......... 4 Use a fixed password ......70 Weight ............. 36 ScanSnap S500 Operator's Guide...
Page 196 ScanSnap S500 Operator’s Guide P3PC-1522-01ENZ0 Date of issuance: February, 2006 Issuance responsibility: PFU LIMITED The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. PFU LIMITED assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this manual, and any claims by a third party.

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Chapter 1 Before You Start Using Your Scanner

Chapter 2 Connecting Scansnap

Chapter 3 Basic Scanner Operations

Chapter 4 Various Settings According to Your Needs

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Chapter 6 Daily Care

Chapter 7 Replacing Consumables and Carrier Sheet

Appendix A Updating Scansnap Manager

Appendix B Uninstalling Scansnap

Appendix C Installation Specifications

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