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Fujitsu PA03541-B105 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 P3PC-2212-01ENZ0...
  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing our Color Image Scanner, ScanSnap S300M (hereinafter referred to as "the ScanSnap"). The ScanSnap is a scanner that is capable of double-sided scanning in both monochrome and color. The ScanSnap has the following advantages: ■ You can turn images on paper into PDF files by just pressing the [SCAN] button! You can turn documents cluttering up your desk into PDF files, which are easy to print and attach to e-mail messages;...
  • Page 4 ■ You can send off the scanned image by e-mail or output the scanned image to the printer immediately after scanning! Without starting applications, you can attach the scanned image to e-mail or make copies of the scanned image by outputting it to the printer. Note: The ScanSnap does not conform to TWAIN and ISIS standards.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ................... i ■ Regulatory Information ............vii ■ Liability .................. ix ■ Trademarks ................x ■ Safety Precautions .............. xii Chapter 1 Before You Start Using the ScanSnap ....1 1.1 Checking the Contents of the ScanSnap Package..2 1.2 Names and Functions of Components ......
  • Page 6 3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned ..... 39 3.3 Loading Documents ............41 How to load documents ..............41 Chapter 4 Setting the ScanSnap ........... 43 4.1 About the ScanSnap Icon ..........44 ScanSnap Manager Menu ..............45 "Select a Profile"...
  • Page 7 5.4 Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine...... 119 Quick Menu Mode operation............. 120 Profile Mode operation..............125 5.5 Sending Data to iPhoto ..........130 Quick Menu Mode operation............. 131 Profile Mode operation..............133 Chapter 6 Using the ScanSnap in Various Ways ....135 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager..........
  • Page 8 Chapter 9 Replacing Consumables........179 9.1 Replacing Consumables ..........180 Part Nos. and Replacement Cycles of Consumables ....... 180 9.2 Replacing the Pad ASSY..........182 9.3 Replacing the Pick Roller..........186 Appendix A Uninstalling ScanSnap ............193 To uninstall ScanSnap Manager in Mac OS X v10.2......193 To uninstall ScanSnap Manager in Mac OS X v10.3/v10.4/v10.5 ..

  • Page 9: 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 10 Bescheinigung des Herstellers / Importeurs Für den S300M 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. Dieses Gerät wurde nicht für die Benutzung in unmittelbarer Umgebung starker Lichtquellen (z.

  • Page 11: Liability

    ■ 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 12: Trademarks

    ■ Trademarks Apple, Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, iPhoto and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc. Adobe, Acrobat, Adobe Reader, and Acrobat Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United Sates and other countries.
  • Page 13 About Mouse Operations In this manual, mouse operations are defined as follows: Click: refers to clicking on the mouse button one time. Double-click: refers to clicking twice in rapid succession on the mouse button down. Manufacturer PFU LIMITED International Sales Dept., Imaging Business Division, Products Group Solid Square East Tower, 580 Horikawa-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi Kanagawa 212-8563, Japan Phone: (81)(44) 540-4538...

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    ■ Safety Precautions This manual describes important details for users to use this product safely and correctly. Read this manual thoroughly before you start using this product. Be sure to read and fully understand the Safety Precautions in this manual, in particular. In addition, keep this manual handy during use of this product, so that you can refer to it quickly when necessary.

  • Page 15: Screen Examples In This Manual

    The screenshots used in this manual are for the ScanSnap Manager and the Cardiris applications. About Maintenance Repairs should be done by properly trained repair technicians. When this product needs servicing, please contact the store where you purchased it or any authorized FUJITSU Image Scanner service provider. xiii ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 16 WARNING The following describes important warnings described in this manual. Do not touch the Power cables with wet hands. Do not touch the power plug or USB bus power cable with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock. Do not damage the Power cables. A damaged power cable or USB bus power cable may cause fire or electric shock.
  • Page 17 Make sure that the smoking has stopped, and then contact the store where you bought the scanner or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. Firmly insert the power plug. Firmly insert the power plug and into the power outlet, or the USB bus power cable into the USB port on the computer as far it can go.
  • Page 18 USB bus power cable from the computer, and disconnect the interface cable from the computer. Then, contact the store where you bought the scanner or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. Pay particular attention to this warning in households where there are small children.

  • Page 19: Power Outlet

    Do not use the scanner while driving a car. Do not use the scanner while driving a car for safety. Accidents can happen. Do not expose the scanner to excessive heat. Do not leave the scanner in the direct sunlight, at high temperature such as in a car in the scorching sun, or near heating apparatus.
  • Page 20 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 protrudes outside the desktop. Do not install the scanner on unstable surfaces. Install the scanner on a level surface that is free of vibration to prevent it from falling.

  • Page 21: Before You Start Using The Scansnap

    Chapter 1 Before You Start Using the ScanSnap This chapter describes the necessary preparations for using the ScanSnap. 1.1 Checking the Contents of the ScanSnap Package ..........2 1.2 Names and Functions of Components ..............3 ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 22: Checking The Contents Of The Scansnap Package

    Checking the Contents of the ScanSnap Package When you unpack the ScanSnap package, find the packaging list first, and then make sure that the ScanSnap and all items in the packaging list are present. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the store where you purchased the product. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the packaging materials away from small children’s reach and prevent them from putting the materials WARNING...

  • Page 23: Names And Functions Of Components

    1.2 Names and Functions of Components Names and Functions of Components This section describes the names of parts and their functions. ■ Front view Paper chute Open the cover to use the ScanSnap. ⇒ Opening the cover turns on the ScanSnap. (ADF:Automatic Document Feeder) Paper chute guide Pull out this guide to support the documents when nec-...

  • Page 24: Rear View

    ■ Rear view Security cable slot You can plug a commercially available security cable into this slot (anti-theft). USB connector Power connector Adhesive label Reminds you that the supplied software has to be installed first. After install- ing ScanSnap Manager onto your computer, remove this label to connect the ScanSnap to your computer.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Connecting Scansnap

    Chapter 2 Connecting ScanSnap This chapter describes how to connect the ScanSnap to your computer. Install ScanSnap Manager on your computer before connecting the ScanSnap scanner. • Be sure to install ScanSnap Manager before connecting the ScanSnap to ATTENTION your computer. If you connect the ScanSnap to your computer before installing ScanSnap Manager, the ScanSnap will not operate correctly.

  • Page 26: Installing Scansnap

    Installing ScanSnap "Installation" is the operation to copy the supplied program file or ScanSnap Manager to the hard disk of your computer and create the environment for using the ScanSnap on the computer. ■ Before installing the supplied programs 1. Before installing the supplied programs, check the following system requirements. ■...

  • Page 27: Installing Cardiris

    2.1 Installing ScanSnap ■ Free disk space • ScanSnap Manager 150 MB • Cardiris 100 MB 2. Make sure that the ScanSnap is not connected to your computer yet. 3. Start up your computer. Login as a user with Administrator rights. 4.

  • Page 28: Installing Scansnap Manager

    ■ Installing ScanSnap Manager Follow the procedure below to install ScanSnap Manager. Operation 1. Insert the "ScanSnap Setup CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive. ⇒ The "ScanSnap" window appears. 2. Double-click the ScanSnap Manager icon (1) With Mac OS X v10.2 ⇒...
  • Page 29 2.1 Installing ScanSnap (2) With Mac OS X v10.3, v10.4, or v10.5 ⇒ The "This Installer package needs to run a program to determine if it can be installed. Do you want to continue?" window appears. ⇒ Click the [Continue] button. ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 30 3. In the "Welcome to the ScanSnap Manager Installer" window, click the [Continue] but- ton. ⇒ The "Important Information" window appears. When you have finished reading, click the [Continue] button. ⇒ The "Software License Agreement" window appears.
  • Page 31 2.1 Installing ScanSnap 4. Check the contents of the "Software License Agreement," and click the [Continue] button. When you have finished reading, click the [Continue] button. ⇒ The agreement confirmation window appears. To accept the agreement, click the [Agree] button. If you click the [Disagree] button, the installation would be aborted, and the "Software License Agreement"...
  • Page 32 5. In the "Select a Destination" window, specify the installation directory, and click the [Continue] button. Select the volume to install the software, and click the [Continue] button. ⇒ The "Easy Install on <selected destination name>" window appears. 6. In the "Easy Install on <selected destination name>" window, click the [Install] button. ScanSnap Manager and ScanSnap S300M Operator’s Guide will be HINT installed on the Applications Folder.
  • Page 33 2.1 Installing ScanSnap With Mac OS X v10.3, v10.4, and v10.5, a window may appear requiring ATTENTION you to authenticate the action. In this case, enter the password of the user with Administrator rights. ⇒ The "Startup item registration" window appears before the installation is complete. ⇒...
  • Page 34 7. In the "The software was successfully installed" window, click the [Close] button. ⇒ ScanSnap Manager starts and the ScanSnap Manager icon appears in the Dock menu. HINT The status of the ScanSnap Manager icon change from after connecting the ScanSnap to your computer. The displayed icon in the Dock menu varies depending on the cable connection you made.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Scansnap To Your Computer

    2.2 Connecting the ScanSnap to Your Computer Connecting the ScanSnap to Your Computer When the installation of the above programs is complete, connect the ScanSnap to your computer. Be sure to install the supplied programs, and then restart your computer before ATTENTION connecting the ScanSnap to your computer with cables.
  • Page 36 • When using the USB bus power cable, your computer must have two USB ATTENTION ports; one for power feeding, the other for USB cable connection. • When connecting with the USB bus power cable via a USB hub, use a powered hub equipped with an AC adapter.
  • Page 37 2.2 Connecting the ScanSnap to Your Computer • Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter and AC cable. ATTENTION • Be sure to use the supplied USB cable. The operation with any commercially available USB cable is not guaranteed. •...

  • Page 38: Turning The Scansnap On

    • Be sure to use the supplied USB bus power cable. ATTENTION • Be sure to use the supplied USB cable. The operation with any commercially available USB cable is not guaranteed. • If only the USB cable is used, the ScanSnap does not operate. Be sure to use two types of cables, the USB bus power and USB cables, to connect the ScanSnap to your computer.
  • Page 39 2.2 Connecting the ScanSnap to Your Computer 2. The ScanSnap is turned ON. ⇒ The power indicator starts blinking, and becomes solid. Then, the ScanSnap is recog- nized as new hardware by your computer. Depending on the performance of the computer and the load on it, it may HINT take time before the power indicator gets illuminated.

  • Page 41: Using The Scansnap

    Chapter 3 Using the ScanSnap This chapter describes the basic operations of the ScanSnap. 3.1 Flow of Operations ....................22 3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned ............39 3.3 Loading Documents ..................... 41 ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 42: Flow Of Operations

    Flow of Operations This section describes the flow of operations from scanning documents with the ScanSnap to sav- ing scanned images to PDF files. ■ Basic flow of operations With the document loaded onto the ScanSnap, simply press the [SCAN] button, and you can save the scanned documents to files, attach them to e-mail, and print them with the printer.
  • Page 43 3.1 Flow of Operations Use either way according to your preferences. Mark [Use Quick Menu] Select a profile Scan the document by pressing the [SCAN] button Select a desired action in the ScanSnap Quick Menu You can switch between the above two modes by marking and unmarking [Use HINT Quick Menu] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon...
  • Page 44 Select an action you want to perform in the ScanSnap Quick Menu after scanning. (Quick Menu Mode) (1) Press the [SCAN] button to scan the document. (2) The ScanSnap Quick Menu appears after scanning. (3) Select a desirable action in the ScanSnap Quick Menu.
  • Page 45 3.1 Flow of Operations Select an application or a profile before scanning. (Profile Mode) (1) On the "Select a Profile" window, select a desirable application (profile). (2) Press the [SCAN] button to scan the document. ⇒ The selected application starts up for you to perform the selected action.

  • Page 46: Preparation

    ■ Preparation Operati o n 1. Make sure that the power cable or USB bus power cable is connected to the ScanSnap. 2. Make sure that the ScanSnap is correctly connected to your computer. Connecting the ScanSnap to the computer that is already turned on HINT presents no problem.
  • Page 47 3.1 Flow of Operations Depending on the performance of the computer and the load on it, it may HINT take time for the ScanSnap Manager icon on the Dock menu to become the ready status. For example, it may take time if there are many programs running on the computer.

  • Page 48: Scanning Documents In Quick Menu Mode

    ■ Scanning documents in Quick Menu Mode Operation 1. Make sure that the ScanSnap Manager icon is displayed in the Dock menu. HINT If the ScanSnap Manager icon is not displayed, from Finder, select the destination in which "ScanSnap" is installed (generally, you select "Applications,"...
  • Page 49 3.1 Flow of Operations If [Use Quick Menu] is not marked, scanning is performed in Profile Mode. HINT For how to scan the document in Profile Mode, refer to "Scanning documents in Profile Mode" (page. 33). Operati o n 2. Load the document onto the ScanSnap. Refer to "3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned"...
  • Page 50 Operation 4. Select an action you want to perform in the Action List on the left side of the ScanSnap Quick Menu. Action List Action Description Scan to Folder PDF files are created from the scanned images and saved in a specified folder (shared folder).
  • Page 51 3.1 Flow of Operations ⇒ An application corresponding to the selected action starts up to perform the selected action. For details about information such as the scanning settings, file name and destination folder to save data, refer to "4.2 Changing Scanning Settings" (page 47).
  • Page 52 • By default, documents are scanned using the settings below. HINT Image quality: Normal Color mode: Auto Color Detection • Before scanning documents of printed or handwritten text, mark the "Setting for text only document" checkbox. In the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...

  • Page 53: Scanning Documents In Profile Mode

    3.1 Flow of Operations ■ Scanning documents in Profile Mode Operation 1. Check for the ScanSnap Manager icon on the Dock menu as shown below. HINT If the ScanSnap Manager icon is not displayed, from Finder, select the destination in which "ScanSnap" is installed (generally, you select "Applications,"...
  • Page 54 When [Use Quick Menu] is marked, the document is scanned in Quick HINT Menu Mode. For details about Quick Menu Mode, refer to "Scanning documents in Quick Menu Mode" (page. 28). 3. Select [Select a Profile] in the menu which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon or click the ScanSnap Manager icon , and...
  • Page 55 3.1 Flow of Operations ⇒ The power indicator on the ScanSnap blinks white during the scanning operation. The following window appears to indicate the scanning status. ⇒ The supplied application (such as Preview) becomes active, and you can view the scanned images.
  • Page 56 • By default, documents are scanned using the settings below. HINT Image quality: Normal Color mode: Auto Color Detection • Before scanning documents of printed or handwritten text, mark the "Setting for text only document" checkbox. In the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...

  • Page 57: Turning The Scansnap On/Off

    3.1 Flow of Operations ■ Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF You can turn on/off the ScanSnap by doing either of the following: • Turn on/off your computer. • Open/close the paper chute of the ScanSnap. The ScanSnap is turned on/off in conjunction with your computer or opening closing of the paper chute.

  • Page 58: Finishing Scansnap Operation

    ■ Finishing ScanSnap operation Exiting "ScanSnap Manager" Operation Click and hold the mouse button on the ScanSnap Manager icon in the Dock menu, and select "Quit" from the menu. To operate the ScanSnap, "ScanSnap Manager" must be active (stay resident). HINT When you want to resurrect "ScanSnap Manager,"...

  • Page 59: Scansnap S300M Operator's Guide

    3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned The table below shows the types of documents that you can scan with the ScanSnap. Standard office paper Type Post cards, Business cards Weight 64 g/m to 104 g/m (17 lb to 28 lb) Letter...
  • Page 60 Do not scan the following types of documents: HINT • Documents with paper clips and/or staplers (Remove clips and staplers to scan these documents.) • Documents before ink dries (Scan documents after the ink dries) • Documents larger than Legal (width: 8.5 in. length: 14 in.) •...

  • Page 61: Loading Documents

    3.3 Loading Documents Loading Documents This section describes how to load documents onto the ScanSnap. ■ 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 62 Paper chute Side guide When scanning long-size documents, pull up the Paper chute guide and HINT open the extension in the order given. Paper chute guide Paper chute 3. Adjust the side guides to the document width. Move the side guides so that there is no gap between the document edge and side guide on both sides.Doing so can eliminate skewing of the document during scanning.

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Setting The Scansnap

    Chapter 4 Setting the ScanSnap This chapter describes the basic settings of the ScanSnap. 4.1 About the ScanSnap Icon ..................44 4.2 Changing Scanning Settings ................47 4.3 Saving Scanning Settings..................70 4.4 Using the ScanSnap Quick Menu................ 82 ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 64: About The Scansnap Icon

    About the ScanSnap Icon All functional properties on the ScanSnap are managed by ScanSnap Manager. Ordinarily, the ScanSnap Manager icon is added to the Dock menu. Clicking and holding down this icon shows the following menu. You can start scanning, change settings, and check the status of consumables from this menu.

  • Page 65: Scansnap Manager Menu

    4.1 About the ScanSnap Icon ■ ScanSnap Manager Menu This menu appears when clicking and holding down the ScanSnap Manager icon In this menu, you can perform the following: Item Function Duplex scan Both the front and back sides of the document are scanned at the same time.

  • Page 66: Select A Profile" Window

    ■ "Select a Profile" window This window appears when [Select a Profile] is selected in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, or when clicking the ScanSnap Manager icon Selectable profiles are listed on the "Select a Profile" window. Select a profile name on this menu, and you can switch between profiles previously configured and added to the profile list.

  • Page 67: Changing Scanning Settings

    4.2 Changing Scanning Settings Changing Scanning Settings All the settings on ScanSnap are configured with "ScanSnap Manager." The ScanSnap Manager icon is added to the Dock menu. ScanSnap Manager menu appears when you press and hold the mouse button on the icon. From this menu, you can start scanning, configure settings for scanning, and check the consumable status.
  • Page 68 You can also open the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" HINT window by simultaneously pressing the [Command ( )] and [S] keys on the keyboard. (This can be used only when ScanSnap Manager is active.) 2. Change the scan settings in each tab in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...
  • Page 69 4.2 Changing Scanning Settings <Setting Items> Each setting item is described below. Settings you can change for scanning in Quick Menu Mode differ from those in Profile Mode. For your convenience, each item is marked with a following symbol: : Items that can be set in Quick Menu Mode Profile : Items that can be set in Profile Mode * Items with no mark can be changed in both modes.
  • Page 70 The [Select a Profile] pop-up menu has the following items. • Add Profile New profiles can be added to suit your needs or preferences by selecting this item. For details on how to add a profile, refer to "Adding profiles" (page. 71).
  • Page 71 4.2 Changing Scanning Settings [Application] tab Profile ■ Application Specify the application to interact with the ScanSnap. The specified application starts running after the document is scanned with the ScanSnap. Click to select the appli- cation. You can select one of the following applications: •...
  • Page 72 • The above applications will be added automatically into the selection HINT list if installed. Uninstalled applications will be removed from the list automatically. • Adobe Acrobat (Mac OS X) is not supplied with this product. It must be purchased separately. •...
  • Page 73 4.2 Changing Scanning Settings 2) Configure each item in this window. • Click the [Browse] button, and select the alias file or the executable file (.app) of the application you want to add. ⇒ The destination of the selected application is displayed in the "Application Path"...
  • Page 74 <To remove an application> 1) Select the application you want to remove in the "Add or remove application" window, and then click the [Remove] button. ⇒ The confirmation window appears. 2) Click the [Yes] button. ⇒ The "Add or remove application" window appears. Confirm that the application has been removed.
  • Page 75 4.2 Changing Scanning Settings [Save] tab ■ Image saving folder: Specify the folder to save the scanned images. When you click the [Browse] button, the "Browse for Folder" window is displayed. Select the folder to save the scanned images, and click the [Choose] button. ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 76 ■ [File name format] button Set the filename format used for files to save the scanned images. When you click the [File name format] button, the following window appears. One of three settings can be specified. • "yyyy_MM_dd_HH_mm_ss" The date and time are used as the file name when saving a scanned image to a file. Example: When the file is saved in PDF on November 27, 2007 at 14:02:46, the file name 2007_11_27_14_02_46.pdf."...
  • Page 77 4.2 Changing Scanning Settings Clicking the [OK] button enables the settings. (An example of the file name that you set is displayed under the [File name format] button.) ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 78: 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 a high quality. •...

  • Page 79: Color Mode

    4.2 Changing Scanning Settings ■ Color mode: Specify whether to scan documents in color mode or in black-and-white mode. By clicking , you can select one of the following modes: • Auto Color Detection (Automatically recognizes the document color) The ScanSnap automatically recognizes whether the document to be scanned is color or black-and-white, and switches the scan mode accordingly.

  • Page 80: Scanning Side

    ■ Scanning side: Specify whether to scan in "Duplex Scan" or "Simplex Scan" mode when the [SCAN] button on the ScanSnap is pressed. By clicking , select either of the above modes. ■ Continue scanning after current scan is finished: If the checkbox is marked, the following message appears after scanning.
  • Page 81 4.2 Changing Scanning Settings • "Setting for text only document" checkbox Mark or unmark the checkbox according to the type of your document as described below. • Mark this checkbox when scanning documents containing only printed or hand- written text. •...
  • Page 82 • "Allow automatic image rotation" checkbox When this checkbox is marked, pages scanned upside down or in the wrong orientation are rotated and output in the right orientation. This function is available for documents in English, French, German, Italian, or Span- ish.
  • Page 83 4.2 Changing Scanning Settings [File option] tab ■ File format: Profile Specify the file format of the scanned image. Click to select the file format. You can select either of the following file formats: • PDF (*.pdf) • JPEG (*.jpg) "JPEG (*.jpg)"...
  • Page 84 ■ [Option] button This function is used for configuring detailed settings of PDF files. This button is enabled when "PDF(*.pdf)" is selected from the [File format] pop-up menu. Click [Option] button to display the following window. • "Multipage PDF (whole batch in one PDF)" Create a merged PDF file of all the scanned images.
  • Page 85 4.2 Changing Scanning Settings [Paper size] tab ■ Paper size: Specify the paper size of the document to be loaded onto the ScanSnap. Click to select the size. The following paper sizes (Width x Length) can be selected. • Automatic detection •...
  • Page 86 ■ [Custom] button Clicking this button displays the "Add or Remove Custom sizes" window. In this win- dow, you can add, remove, or change custom document size settings selectable from the [Paper size] pop-up menu. <When adding a custom document size> 1) Click the [Add] button.
  • Page 87 4.2 Changing Scanning Settings <When deleting a custom document size> 1) In the "Add or Remove Custom sizes" window, select the document size you want to delete and click the [Remove] button. ⇒ The confirmation message appears. 2) Click the [Yes] button. ⇒...
  • Page 88 [Compression] tab ■ Compression rate: Change the compression rate and adjust the file size of the scanned image. The compression rate is changed by moving the slider. The higher the compression rate is, the smaller the file size is. As the compression rate increases, the quality of scanned images ATTENTION decreases.
  • Page 89 4.2 Changing Scanning Settings Image data size HINT The following table shows rough estimates of generated image sizes when a single-sided color document is scanned, in respective modes by the ScanSnap. File type: PDF Paper size: Letter (8.5 x 11 in. (216 x 279.4 mm)) Tested sample: Color mode: Color Compression...

  • Page 90: Saving Scanning Settings

    Saving Scanning Settings You can define up to 12 sets of preferences called "profiles" for scanning in Profile Mode. You can retrieve and use saved profiles by selecting [Select a Profile] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu. "Select a Profile" window Once settings that you configure frequently for scanning are preset (profiles), you do not have to change settings in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...

  • Page 91: Adding Profiles

    4.3 Saving Scanning Settings ■ Adding profiles Operation 1. Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon , and make sure that [Use Quick Menu] is unchecked. ⇒ When you uncheck [Use Quick Menu], the ScanSnap Manager Menu above disappears once. When [Use Quick Menu] is marked, the [SCAN] button enters Quick Menu HINT Mode.
  • Page 92 3. Select "Add Profile" in the [Select a Profile] pop-up menu. ⇒ The "Add new profile" window appears. 4. Type in a profile name, and then click the [OK] button. ⇒ The new profile appears in the [Select a Profile] pop-up menu. 5.
  • Page 93 4.3 Saving Scanning Settings 6. Click the [Apply] button. ⇒ Now, you have finished adding a new profile. • You can add up to 12 profiles, including the [Standard] profile. HINT (The [Standard] profile cannot be deleted.) • You can change the sequence of the profiles except for the [Standard] profile. 1.

  • Page 94: Scanning With An Added Profile

    ■ Scanning with an added profile Operation 1. Select [Select a Profile] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, or click the ScanSnap Manager icon ⇒ The "Select a Profile" window appears. (Icons of applications that start up after scanning appear on the left of each profile.) 2.

  • Page 95: Changing Settings For Profiles

    4.3 Saving Scanning Settings ■ Changing settings for profiles Operation Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon , and then select [Settings]. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. From the [Select a Profile] pop-up menu in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...
  • Page 96 3. Change settings for the selected profile. For detailed information on how to configure scanning settings for profiles, refer "4.2 Changing Scanning Settings" (page 47). 4. When you finish changing the settings for the selected profile, click the [Apply] button.

  • Page 97: Renaming Profiles

    4.3 Saving Scanning Settings ■ Renaming profiles Operation Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon , and then select [Settings]. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. Select "Profile Management" in the [Select a Profile] pop-up menu. ⇒...
  • Page 98 3. Select a profile name which is to be renamed, and click the [Rename] button. You can also invoke the "Profile Management" window by selecting [Profile HINT Management] in the menu which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon Change profile names as you do in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...
  • Page 99 4.3 Saving Scanning Settings 4. In the "Rename" window, type in a new name. 5. Click the [OK] button. ⇒ The selected profile is renamed. 6. Click the close button in the upper left corner of the window. ⇒ The "Profile Management" window is closed. 7.

  • Page 100: Deleting Profiles

    ■ Deleting profiles Operation 1. Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon , and then select [Settings]. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. Select "Profile Management" in the [Select a Profile] pop-up menu. ⇒ The "Profile Management"...
  • Page 101 4.3 Saving Scanning Settings 3. Select a profile name from the list, and then click the [Delete] button. You can also invoke the "Profile Management" window by selecting [Profile HINT Management] in the menu which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon Delete profile names as you do in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...

  • Page 102: Using The Scansnap Quick Menu

    Using the ScanSnap Quick Menu When the ScanSnap is in Quick Menu Mode, the ScanSnap Quick Menu pops up upon scanning with a [SCAN] button press. Action List Description of the selected action In this menu, you can select an action as follows: Action List You can select an action you want to perform with scanned images.
  • Page 103 4.4 Using the ScanSnap Quick Menu "iPhoto" option is displayed when iPhoto version 5 or later has been ATTENTION installed on your computer. Description of the selected action An illustrated description of each action. The [Settings] button is displayed when there are required settings to be configured for the selected action.
  • Page 104 ] button in the upper left corner of the window The action is canceled. When this button is clicked, the following window appears. [Yes] button: Scanned images are deleted and the action is canceled. [No] button: Scanned images are saved in a folder specified in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...

  • Page 105: About Actions

    Chapter 5 About Actions This chapter describes about actions in the Action List. 5.1 About Actions in the Action List ................. 86 5.2 Saving Data in the Specified Folder..............87 5.3 Sending Files by E-mail..................104 5.4 Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine............119 5.5 Sending Data to iPhoto ..................

  • Page 106: About Actions In The Action List

    About Actions in the Action List The ScanSnap has frequently-used functions at the ready in the Action List to help you make efficient use of your time at your office. Actions in the Action List are helpful when: • you want to share document files scanned with the ScanSnap with other members. ⇒...

  • Page 107: Saving Data In The Specified Folder

    5.2 Saving Data in the Specified Folder Saving Data in the Specified Folder This section describes how to save image files scanned with the ScanSnap in a shared folder. By using this action, you can save image files scanned with the ScanSnap in a networked folder to share information among group members.

  • Page 108: Quick Menu Mode Operation

    ■ Quick Menu Mode operation Operation 1. Load the document onto the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned" (page "3.3 Loading Documents" (page 41). 2. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning is started. ⇒...
  • Page 109 5.2 Saving Data in the Specified Folder Operation 3. Place the mouse cursor on [Scan to Folder]. ⇒ A description of the [Scan to Folder] action is displayed. 4. Click [Scan to Folder] in the Action List. ⇒ A preview window appears. 5.

  • Page 110: Preview Window

    Preview Window Preview Window The image of the selected file is displayed. You can use the following navigation controls for paging through documents: To go to the first page/file, click this First Page button. To go to the previous page/file, click this Previous Page button. To go to the next page/file, click this Next Page button.
  • Page 111 5.2 Saving Data in the Specified Folder Specify file name The name of a selected file, and the number and combined size of files are displayed under "Specify file name." You can change file names and select a file to display. File List The currently selected file name is displayed.
  • Page 112 [OK] button Clicking this confirms your preferences selected in this window. [Cancel] button Clicking this button cancels your preferences and returns you to the preview window. [Name history] button File names you have specified before are displayed in the "Name history" list.
  • Page 113 5.2 Saving Data in the Specified Folder [Browse] button Clicking this button displays the "Select folder to Save" window. Specify a destination folder in the window. [History] button When this button is clicked, a list of folder names are displayed. Up to ten folder names that have been added are displayed in reverse chronological order.
  • Page 114 name folders using up to 150 alphanumeric characters. Note that the full path name, including a file name, must be 220 alphanumeric characters or less and characters prohibited in the operating system cannot be used. [Browse] button Clicking this button displays the "Select folder to Save" window. Specify a destination folder in the window.
  • Page 115 5.2 Saving Data in the Specified Folder Remember the password in the keychain The password specified above is saved. "State a path to a destination folder in an E-mail message" checkbox After files are saved in a specified folder, an e-mail program is started with the path to the specified folder being stated in an e-mail message.

  • Page 116: Profile Mode Operation

    ■ Profile Mode operation Operation 1. Select [Settings] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. In the [Application] pop-up menu on the [Application] tab, select [Scan to Folder]. 3.
  • Page 117 5.2 Saving Data in the Specified Folder 4. Click the close button in the upper left corner of the window. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window closes. • To start scanning right after selecting the profile, press the [SCAN] button HINT on the ScanSnap.
  • Page 118 Preview Window Preview Window The image of the selected file is displayed. You can use the following navigation controls for paging through documents: To go to the first page/file, click this First Page button. To go to the previous page/file, click this Previous Page button. To go to the next page/file, click this Next Page button.
  • Page 119 5.2 Saving Data in the Specified Folder Specify file name The name of a selected file, and the number and combined size of files are displayed under "Specify file name." You can change file names and select a file to display. File List The currently selected file name is displayed.
  • Page 120 [OK] button Clicking this confirms your preferences selected in this window. [Cancel] button Clicking this button cancels your preferences and returns you to the preview window. [Name history] button File names you have specified before are displayed in the "Name history" list.
  • Page 121 5.2 Saving Data in the Specified Folder [Browse] button Clicking this button displays the "Select folder to Save" window. Specify a destination folder in the window. [History] button When this button is clicked, a list of folder names are displayed. Up to ten folder names that have been added are displayed in reverse chronological order.
  • Page 122 name folders using up to 150 alphanumeric characters. Note that the full path name, including a file name, must be 220 alphanumeric characters or less and characters prohibited in the operating system cannot be used. [Browse] button Clicking this button displays the "Select folder to Save" window. Specify a destination folder in the window.
  • Page 123 5.2 Saving Data in the Specified Folder Remember the password in the keychain The password specified above is saved. "State a path to a destination folder in an E-mail message" checkbox After files are saved in a specified folder, an e-mail program is started with the path to the specified folder being stated in an e-mail message.

  • Page 124: Sending Files By E-Mail

    Sending Files by E-mail This section describes how to send documents scanned with the ScanSnap by e-mail. When you scan documents with the ScanSnap, image files are created and attached to a e-mail with e-mail software starting. The e-mail software used are the applications specified in the following; ATTENTION •...

  • Page 125: Quick Menu Mode Operation

    5.3 Sending Files by E-mail ■ Quick Menu Mode operation Operation 1. Load the document onto the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned" (page "3.3 Loading Documents" (page 41). 2. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒...
  • Page 126 Operation 3. Place the mouse cursor on [Scan to E-mail]. ⇒ A description of the [Scan to E-mail] action is displayed. 4. When you want to change settings for the [Scan to E-mail] action, place the mouse cursor on the ( ) mark, and then click the [Settings] button (If you want to use default settings, go to Step...
  • Page 127 5.3 Sending Files by E-mail 5. Click the [OK] button to close the "Scan to E-mail - Options" window. Contact your e-mail service provider to find out the maximum document size HINT that can be sent. 6. Click [Scan to E-mail] in the Action List. ⇒...
  • Page 128 Preview Window Preview Window The image of the selected file is displayed. You can use the following navigation controls for paging through documents: To go to the first page/file, click this First Page button. To go to the previous page/file, click this Previous Page button. To go to the next page/file, click this Next Page button.
  • Page 129 5.3 Sending Files by E-mail Specify file name The name of a selected file, and the number and combined size of files are displayed under "Specify file name." You can change file names and select a file to display. File List The currently selected file name is displayed.
  • Page 130 "Serial number" pop-up menu You can specify the number of digits from one to six in the "Serial number" pop-up menu. Up to 100 characters (alphanumeric), includ- ing a serial number, can be used for a file name. Example An example file name according to the configured settings is shown. The file name is a name specified in the "File name"...
  • Page 131 5.3 Sending Files by E-mail [Cancel] button In Quick Menu Mode, clicking this button cancels all changes made in this win- dow and returns you to the previous window (the ScanSnap Quick Menu). ] button Thumbnail view is extracted or retracted each time this button is pressed. The thumbnail view is different according to the file format.

  • Page 132: Profile Mode Operation

    ■ Profile Mode operation Operation 1. Select [Settings] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. In the [Application] pop-up menu on the [Application] tab, select [Scan to E-mail].
  • Page 133 5.3 Sending Files by E-mail 3. When you want to change settings for the [Scan to E-mail] action, click the [Application Settings] button, and then change settings. (If you want to use default settings, go to Step ⇒ The following window appears. In this window, you can change settings for the [Scan to E-mail] action as follows: "Show preview"...
  • Page 134 4. Click the [OK] button. ⇒ The "Scan to E-mail - Options" window is closed. 5. Click the [Apply] button. 6. Click the close button in the upper left corner of the window. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window closes. •...
  • Page 135 5.3 Sending Files by E-mail Preview Window Preview Window The image of the selected file is displayed. You can use the following navigation controls for paging through documents: To go to the first page/file, click this First Page button. To go to the previous page/file, click this Previous Page button. To go to the next page/file, click this Next Page button.
  • Page 136 Specify file name The name of a selected file, and the number and combined size of files are displayed under "Specify file name." You can change file names and select a file to display. File List The currently selected file name is displayed. To change a file name, double click the file name to be changed, and type a new name into the "File name"...
  • Page 137 5.3 Sending Files by E-mail Example An example file name according to the configured settings is shown. The file name is a name specified in the "File name" field, which is followed by "_" and a serial number. [OK] button Clicking this confirms your preferences selected in this window.
  • Page 138 [Cancel] button In Profile Mode, clicking this button displays a message that confirms whether or not to delete the image data of scanned documents. ] button Thumbnail view is extracted or retracted each time this button is pressed. The thumbnail view is different according to the file format. HINT For PDF files: a list of the pages in a file For JPEG files: a list of the files...

  • Page 139: Using The Scansnap As A Copy Machine

    5.4 Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine This section describes how to print scanned image files with a printer. By printing scanned images directly from the ScanSnap, you can use the ScanSnap as a copy machine.

  • Page 140: Quick Menu Mode Operation

    ■ Quick Menu Mode operation Operation 1. Load the document onto the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned" (page "3.3 Loading Documents" (page 41). 2. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning is started. ⇒...
  • Page 141 5.4 Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine Operation 3. Place the mouse cursor on [Scan to Print]. ⇒ A description of the [Scan to Print] action is displayed. 4. When you want to change settings for the [Scan to Print] action, place the cursor on the ( ) mark, and then click the [Settings] button (If you want to use default settings, go to...
  • Page 142 6. Click [Scan to Print] in the Action List. ⇒ The "Scan to Print" window appears. 7. Change settings for printing. [Printer] pop-up menu The currently selected printer is displayed. Select a printer to use. [Presets] pop-up menu You can specify the printing options set. If a particular combination of printing options is to be used, these settings can be saved together as a "Preset."...
  • Page 143 5.4 Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine The following items can be specified for "Copies & Pages." Copies You can specify the number of copies you want to print. Select a number between 1 and 99. "Collated" checkbox Check when the document will be collated. "All/From"...
  • Page 144 ] button You can view Help topics related to the "Scan to Print" window. 8. Click the [Print] button. ⇒ Printing is executed. • When the "Scan to Print" window is displayed, the ScanSnap does not work ATTENTION even if you press the [SCAN] button. Close the preview window before scanning another document.

  • Page 145: Profile Mode Operation

    5.4 Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine ■ Profile Mode operation Operation 1. Select [Settings] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2.
  • Page 146 3. When you want to change settings for the [Scan to Print] action, click the [Application Settings] button, and then change settings. (When you do not want to change settings, go to Step ⇒ The following window appears. In this window, you can change settings for the [Scan to Print] action as follows: "Save scanned image"...
  • Page 147 5.4 Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine Operation 7. Load the document onto the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned" (page "3.3 Loading Documents" (page 41). 8. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning is started.
  • Page 148 The following items can be specified for "Copies & Pages." Copies You can specify the number of copies you want to print. Select a number between 1 and 99. "Collated" checkbox Check when the document will be collated. "All/From" radio button Specify where to print all or part of the scanned document.
  • Page 149 5.4 Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine ] button You can view Help topics related to the "Scan to Print" window. 10. Click the [Print] button. ⇒ Printing is executed. • When the "Scan to Print" window is displayed, the ScanSnap does not work ATTENTION even if you press the [SCAN] button.

  • Page 150: Sending Data To Iphoto

    Sending Data to iPhoto This section describes how to store the scanned data in iPhoto.

  • Page 151: Quick Menu Mode Operation

    5.5 Sending Data to iPhoto ■ Quick Menu Mode operation Operation 1. Load the document onto the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned" (page "3.3 Loading Documents" (page 41). 2. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒...
  • Page 152 4. Click [iPhoto] in the Action List. ⇒ The "iPhoto" window appears. 5. Verify a scanned image in the window. • If the ScanSnap Quick Menu is displayed, the ScanSnap will not work. Close ATTENTION the ScanSnap Quick Menu before scanning another document. •...

  • Page 153: Profile Mode Operation

    5.5 Sending Data to iPhoto ■ Profile Mode operation Operation 1. Select [Settings] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2.
  • Page 154 4. Click the close button in the upper left corner of the window. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window is closed. Operation 5. Load the document onto the ScanSnap and press the [SCAN] button For details, refer to "3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned"...

  • Page 155: Using The Scansnap In Various Ways

    Chapter 6 Using the ScanSnap in Various Ways This chapter describes a variety of ways you can use the ScanSnap. 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager.................. 136 ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 156: Using Scansnap Manager

    Using ScanSnap Manager In order for you to use the ScanSnap immediately after opening the package, factory default set- tings are optimized. All you need to do is press the [SCAN] button to scan documents. In addition, you can manually configure the settings for specific scanning. This section, using typical examples, describes how to scan documents based on preferences of you.
  • Page 157 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager Default Settings of ScanSnap Manager <Profile Mode> Scan and Save Settings Default Application Preview (Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader is selected if installed) Image saving folder /Users/<User_name>/Pictures File name format yyyy_MM_dd_HH_mm_ss Image quality Normal (Fastest) Color mode Auto Color Detection (automatically determines whether the document is "color"...

  • Page 158: Scanning Only One Side Of A Document

    ■ Scanning only one side of a document Pressing the [SCAN] button on the ScanSnap starts scanning documents in "Duplex Scan" mode by default. If you want to change the [SCAN] button setting to "Simplex Scan" mode, follow the procedure below. Operation 1.
  • Page 159 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 4. Click the close button in the upper left corner of the window to close the window. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window is closed. Operation 5. Load the document onto the ScanSnap. 6.

  • Page 160: Scanning Color Document In Black And White

    ■ Scanning color document in black and white By default, the ScanSnap automatically recognizes whether a document is black-and-white or color. Color documents are output as color image data, and black-and-white documents are output as monochrome image data. If you want to output all documents as monochrome image data, change the settings following the procedures below.
  • Page 161 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager Operation 5. Load the document onto the ScanSnap. 6. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ The black-and-white image is output after scanning. ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 162: Skipping Blank

    ■ Skipping blank pages The ScanSnap is able to remove blank pages automatically. When documents in which double- sided and single-sided pages are mixed are scanned in "Duplex Scan" mode, the backside of single- sided (blank) pages are automatically removed, and the image data of only necessary pages is gen- erated.
  • Page 163 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 3. Mark the "Allow automatic blank page removal" checkbox. 4. Click the [OK] button. 5. Click the [Apply] button in the "ScanSnap Manager -Scan and Save Settings" window. ⇒ The setting takes effect the next time you scan documents. The following types of documents may be accidentally recognized as blank ATTENTION pages:...

  • Page 164: Correcting Skewed Documents

    ■ Correcting skewed documents The ScanSnap is able to automatically correct document skew. To change the setting, follow the procedure below. Operation 1. Click and hold the mouse button on the ScanSnap Manager icon , and select "Settings" from the displayed menu. 2.
  • Page 165 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 3. Mark the "Correct skewed character strings automatically" checkbox. 4. Click the [OK] button. 5. Click the [Apply] button in the "ScanSnap Manager -Scan and Save Settings" window. ⇒ The setting takes effect the next time you scan documents. Up to +/-5 degrees of skew can be corrected.

  • Page 166: Correcting The Orientation Of Scanned Image

    ■ Correcting the orientation of scanned image When there are pages of different orientations in a scanned document, the ScanSnap is able to automatically rotate the orientation (view direction) of the scanned images. For example, it often happens that some pages are portrait (text) and some are landscape (tables) in a document. In addition, the backside of double-sided documents in calendar style is printed upside down.
  • Page 167 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 3. Mark the "Allow automatic image rotation" checkbox. 4. Click the [OK] button. 5. Click the [Apply] button in the "ScanSnap Manager -Scan and Save Settings" window. ⇒ The setting takes effect the next time you scan documents. This function determines the orientation of pages based on the character’s ATTENTION direction.

  • Page 168: Scanning Documents Of Different Widths Or Sizes At A Time

    ■ Scanning documents of different widths or sizes at a time By marking the "Scan mixed paper size" checkbox, you can scan documents of different widths or sizes in one batch. To scan documents of various sizes, do the following. Operation 1.
  • Page 169 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 5. Click the close button in the upper left corner of the window to close the window. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window is closed. This function is available only when "Automatic detection" is selected ATTENTION from the [Paper size] pop-up menu.
  • Page 170 7. Load the documents onto the paper chute. • Place all documents centering them under the pick roller. ATTENTION (Documents that are not under the pick roller cannot be fed.) Width of the pick roller • Adjust the side guide to the widest document. •...
  • Page 171 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 8. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ The size of all images output conforms to the respective documents. If the document was skewed during scanning, the output image size may ATTENTION be different from the original document size. ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 172: Rotating The Page View Of A Pdf File

    ■ Rotating the page view of a PDF file Even after scanning a document and saving it as a PDF file, you can change the view direction of this PDF file with Preview. When you want change the orientation of any other pages, follow the procedure below. Operation 1.
  • Page 173 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 3. You see the view direction is changed. For details on this function, refer to Preview Help. HINT A page view can be rotated per page with Mac OS X v10.5. ATTENTION A page view cannot be rotated per a page with Mac OS X v10.4 or earlier. ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 174: Saving Scanned Images In Multiple Files

    ■ Saving scanned images in multiple files The ScanSnap can save scanned images to multiple PDF files, each of which contains a preset number of pages. For example, you can scan a batch of filled forms and create a separate file for each. To change the setting, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 175 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 3. In the "PDF file format option" window, select "Generate one PDF file per x page(s)" and a number. Every PDF file created contains the specified number of pages. In "Duplex Scan" mode, one sheet of paper has two pages (a front and a HINT back).

  • Page 176: Continuing/Stopping Scanning After An Error

    ■ Continuing/stopping scanning after an error If an error such as the paper jam occurs while you scan a document containing more than one pages, you will see the following message. You can continue or stop scanning using the following procedure. Operation To continue scanning: 1.
  • Page 177 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 2. Click the [Yes] button to delete the data of pages scanned before the error occur- rence, or click the [No] button to save the data. (*Click the [Cancel] button to return to the previous window. The [Continue Scanning] button may be grayed out as shown in the example ATTENTION below.

  • Page 178: Scanning Business Cards Using Cardiris

    ■ Scanning business cards using Cardiris This section describes how to scan business cards using Cardiris. <Preparation> Operation 1. Unmark [Use Quick Menu] in the menu that pops up while clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon 2. Click and hold the mouse button on the ScanSnap Manager icon , and select [Settings] from the displayed menu.

  • Page 179: Scanning Business Cards

    6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager • The following settings are recommended. HINT − [Scanning] tab: [Color mode] set to "Color", [Image quality] set to "Best" − [Compression] tab: [Compression rate] set to "1". • The scanning of business cards can be also prepared by selecting "Cardiris"...
  • Page 180 2. Check the image data of the scanned business cards in the Cardiris window. [Card Style] button [Format] button [Send] button Card image Card toolbar Recognition result The images of each business card are displayed on the right. A list of already scanned business cards is displayed on the left. Under the image, the recognized characters are displayed.
  • Page 181 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 5. On the "Format:" pop-up menu, select "Address Book." 6. Click the [OK] button. 7. Click the [Send] button or select [Process] - [Send] on the menu bar. ⇒ The Address Book window appears, and the recognized characters of all scanned busi- ness cards in the card toolbar are registered in the Address Book.

  • Page 183: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to remove jammed documents and resolve other problems. 7.1 Clearing Document Jams................... 164 7.2 Troubleshooting Checklist................. 166 ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 184: Clearing Document Jams

    Clearing Document Jams Cautions in clearing a paper jam are as follows: CAUTION • Do not pull out the jammed paper by force. Be sure to open the ADF before removing the jammed document. • Do not touch sharp objects inside the ScanSnap when removing jammed paper or you might be injured.
  • Page 185 7.1 Clearing Document Jams 3. Remove the jammed paper. 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 firmly closed. Otherwise, paper jams or ATTENTION other feeding errors may occur.

  • Page 186: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Check the items as described in the following table before requesting repair service. If you cannot solve the problem even after checking the following items, contact an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. Symptom Check The Item Out...
  • Page 187 7.2 Troubleshooting Checklist Symptom Check The Item Out Resolution Scanning does not Is ScanSnap Manager for Install ScanSnap Manager for the ScanSnap start. the ScanSnap S300M S300M. (Refer to "2.1 Installing ScanSnap" installed in your computer? (page 6).) When using a USB bus power cable, use a powered USB hub equipped with an AC adapter.
  • Page 188 Symptom Check The Item Out Resolution Moire (striped pattern) Did you change (improve) If moire (striped pattern, etc.) is noticeable, the image quality (explained improve the image quality and retry scanning stands out in the page 58) ? (For image quality selection, refer to page 58).
  • Page 189 7.2 Troubleshooting Checklist Symptom Check The Item Out Resolution Multi-feeds (*2) occur Is the Pad ASSY dirty? Clean the pad following the instructions in "8.2 frequently. Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap" (page 175). Is the Pad ASSY worn? Replace the Pad ASSY following the instructions in "9.2 Replacing the Pad ASSY"...
  • Page 190 Symptom Check The Item Out Resolution Scanned images are Are the document skewed This deskew function can correct a skew of skewed (when "Cor- +/-5 degrees or more while less than +/-5 degrees. Load the document rect skewed character it is fed into the ADF? onto the ScanSnap using the side guide so strings automatically"...
  • Page 191 7.2 Troubleshooting Checklist Symptom Check The Item Out Resolution The scanned image is With [Automatic detection] Neatly align the edges of paper sheets with chipped/Slant lines are being selected in the [Paper the side guide. produced on the size] pop-up menu was, the * If you are scanning documents of mixed scanned image/The document skewed during a...
  • Page 192 (*2): The term "Multi-feed" refers to an error in which two or more sheets are fed into the scanner simultaneously. * The latest information, which is updated on an as-needed basis, is available at the "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)" corner of our website. Please visit the website at: http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/...

  • Page 193: Chapter 8 Daily Care

    Chapter 8 Daily Care This chapter describes how to clean the ScanSnap. • Before you clean the ScanSnap, unplug the power cable from the power outlet, or the USB bus power cable from the computer to WARNING prevent from fire or electric shock. •...

  • Page 194: Cleaning The Scansnap Exterior

    In addition, wipe off the cleaner completely with a soft lint-free cloth to leave no residue on the surface of the cleaned parts. Note 1: To purchase cleaning materials, contact the FUJITSU scanner dealer where you purchased the ScanSnap.

  • Page 195: Cleaning The Inside Of The Scansnap

    8.2 Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap Clean the inside of the ScanSnap with a cloth moistened with Cleaner F1. After the ScanSnap has been in use for a period of time, its inside will be contaminated with paper debris and dust.
  • Page 196 2. Clean the following locations with a cloth moistened with Cleaner F1. Plastic roller (x4) Pad ASSY Eject roller (x2) Feed roller (x2) Pick roller White sheet (x2) (Two places) Glass (x2) (Two places) It may take long before the cleaner vaporizes if a large quantity is used. ATTENTION When cleaning the ScanSnap parts, dampen a cloth with modest quantities of the cleaner.
  • Page 197 8.2 Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap • Plastic rollers (x 4) Clean them lightly while rotating the rollers with your finger. Take care not to scratch the surface of the rollers. Take particular care in cleaning the plastic rollers since black debris on the rollers adversely affect the pickup performance.
  • Page 198 3. Close the ADF. Paper chute ⇒ You should hear the ADF click when it returns to its original position. When closing the ADF, make sure that it is completely closed. ATTENTION Otherwise, paper jams or other feeding errors may occur.

  • Page 199: Chapter 9 Replacing Consumables

    Chapter 9 Replacing Consumables This chapter describes how to replace consumables and non-durable components. • Before you replace the consumables of the ScanSnap, unplug the power cable from the power outlet, or the USB bus power cable from WARNING the computer to prevent from fire or electric shock. •...

  • Page 200: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace consumables. ■ Part Nos. and Replacement Cycles of Consumables The following tables list the part numbers of consumables and their suggested replacement cycles. Suggested Replacement Description Cycle Pad ASSY PA03541-0002 10,000 sheets or one year Pick roller PA03541-0001 100,000 sheets or one year...
  • Page 201 Replace consumables using "Target value to change supplies" as guidelines. For details about purchasing consumables, visit the website below or contact the FUJITSU scanner dealer where you purchased your ScanSnap. [Website] http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/...

  • Page 202: 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. Pull the cover open lever to open the ADF. Paper chute Cover open lever 3. Remove the Pad ASSY. Pinch both ends of the Pad ASSY and pull it out as shown below.
  • Page 203 9.2 Replacing the Pad ASSY 4. Attach the new Pad ASSY while pushing the pad plate down. Pad ASSY Pad plate 5. Make sure that the Pad ASSY is completely locked into the hooks on the ADF. Hooks Pad ASSY Make sure that the Pad ASSY is completely attached.
  • Page 204 7. Turn on the ScanSnap. Operation 8. Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon on the Dock menu, and select [Check consumable supplies] from the menu. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Check consumable status" window will appear. 9. In the "ScanSnap Manager - Check consumable status" window, click the [Reset] but- ton of the "Pad ASSY Count."...
  • Page 205 9.2 Replacing the Pad ASSY ⇒ When you click the [Yes] button, the counter is reset to "0." ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 206: Replacing The Pick Roller

    Replacing the Pick Roller Replace the pick roller 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 sheet guide. Hold the pick-up tabs on the sheet guide between the thumb and index fingers, and then pull up the sheet guide to remove.
  • Page 207 9.3 Replacing the Pick Roller 4. Rotate the pick roller bushing (left). Pick roller bushing Pick roller Pick roller shaft 5. 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 ScanSnap.
  • Page 208 6. Remove the pick roller from its shaft. Pull out the shaft from the pick roller while lifting up its tab. Pick roller Shaft If you push up the pick roller tab using your fingernail, your fingernail ATTENTION may be hurt or get chipped. If you cannot push it up successfully with your fingernail, you can use a paper clip to push up the pick roller tab.
  • Page 209 9.3 Replacing the Pick Roller 8. Install the pick roller with its shaft to the ScanSnap. Insert the right end of the shaft to the roller bushing (right), and set the shaft to the slot while lowering it. Pick roller Pick roller shaft 9.
  • Page 210 10. Attach the sheet guide to the ScanSnap. Hold the pick-up tabs on the sheet guide between the thumb and index finger, and then attach the sheet guide to the ScanSnap. Pick-up tab Pick-up tab Sheet guide ⇒ The sheet guide makes a clicking sound when the knobs fix into position. Make sure that the sheet guide is completely attached.
  • Page 211 9.3 Replacing the Pick Roller 12. Turn on the ScanSnap. Operation 13. Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon on the Dock menu, and select [Check consumable supplies] from the menu. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Check consumable status" window appears. 14.
  • Page 212 ⇒ When you click the [Yes] button, the counter is reset to "0."...

  • Page 213: Appendix A Uninstalling Scansnap

    Appendix A 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 the ScanSnap. Follow the procedure below to uninstall ScanSnap Manager. ■...

  • Page 214: To Uninstall Scansnap Manager In Mac Os X V10.3/V10.4/V10.5

    11. Empty the Trash. ⇒ "ScanSnap Manager" is uninstalled. ■ To uninstall ScanSnap Manager in Mac OS X v10.3/v10.4/v10.5 1. Start your computer. 2. Quit ScanSnap Manager. All users must quit those running applications. (Click and hold the mouse button on the ScanSnap Manager icon , and select "Quit"...

  • Page 215: Appendix B Quick Menu Mode / Profile Mode

    Appendix B Quick Menu Mode / Profile Mode Setting items you can configure in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window are different depending on which mode the ScanSnap is in. Switch between Quick Menu Mode (page 28) and Profile Mode (page 33) as necessary.
  • Page 216 Setting Items in Quick Menu Mode and Profile Mode Quick Menu Profile Setting Items Page Mode Mode Scanning Color mode page 59 Auto Color Detection Color B&W Scanning side page 60 Continue scanning after current scan is finished Option page 60 Brightness (Black and White scanning only) Setting for text only document...
  • Page 217 Setting Items in Quick Menu Mode and Profile Mode Quick Menu Profile Setting Items Page Mode Mode Compression Compression rate page 68 Note 1: In Quick Menu Mode (page 28), you can start associated applications by selecting actions in the ScanSnap Quick Menu. Therefore, the [Application] tab is hidden. ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 219: Appendix C Installation Specifications

    Appendix C Installation Specifications The following table summarizes the installation specifications of the ScanSnap. Item Specifications Dimensions Width Depth Height (Note) Minimum (when paper 284 mm 95 mm 77 mm chute is closed) 11.18 in. 3.8 in. 3.08 in. Maximum (when 284 mm 227 mm 240 mm...
  • Page 220 Note) Dimensions * The outer dimensions are reference values.

  • Page 221: Repairs

    Repairs Contact the store where you purchased your ScanSnap or an authorized service provider for performing repairs on this product. • The user must not perform any repairs on the ScanSnap. ScanSnap S300M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 223: Index

    Index ........59 Color scanning ........68 Compression rate .........4 AC adapter connector ........68 Compression tab .......89, 107, 122 Action List ......15 Connecting ScanSnap ......86 Actions in the Action List ....16 Connecting the Power Cable ............3 ....16, 17 Connecting the USB Cable ...........4 Adhesive label...
  • Page 224 ........22 Flow of Operations ......88, 105, 120 Quick Menu ........69 Image data size ........55 Image saving folder ..........4 Rear View ......199 Installation Specifications ..........201 Repairs ......8 Installing ScanSnap Manager ....... 182 Replacing the Pad ASSY ..........51, 131 iPhoto .......
  • Page 225 ........4 Security cable slot .........49 Select a profile ........51 Select application ........59 Select color mode ......58 Select scanning mode ....61 Setting for text only document .........195 Setting Items ...........87 Shared folder ...........3, 42 Side guide ......142 Skipping blank pages ........163 Troubleshooting .......166 Troubleshooting Checklist...
  • Page 227 ScanSnap S300M Operator’s Guide P3PC-2212-01ENZ0 Issue date: December, 2007 Issued by: 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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