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  • Page 1 User Manual AS 1300 / AS 1300 Pro...
  • Page 2 © 2009. All rights are reserved. No portion of this document may be reproduced without permission. All trademarks and brand names mentioned in this publication are property of their respective owners. While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all contents in this manual, we assume no liability for errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this manual, whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence, accidents, or any other cause.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ....................1  NTRODUCTION How to Use This Guide ....................1  Conventions of This Guide ....................1   A Note about Icons ....................... 2   Safety Precautions ...................... 2  System Requirements ....................3  Box Contents ......................4  The Scanner’s Features ..................... 5  Product Information ....................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to the world of AgfaPhoto scanners – the ultimate in computer imaging. Your new scanner will improve the professionalism of your day-to-day computing tasks by allowing you to input images and electronic text into your computer system. Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.

  • Page 5: A Note About Icons

    This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special attention. A procedure that must be followed carefully to prevent injury, or accidents. Danger Information that, if not followed, may result in data loss or damage to the product. Caution Instructions that are important to remember and may prevent mistakes.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    6. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock and opening your scanner will void your warranty. System Requirements Windows/Intel Compatible Personal Computer Pentium CPU or above CD-ROM Drive 64 MB RAM (128 MB Recommended) 400 MB Free Hard Disk Space (450 MB Recommended) USB Port Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/ XP/ Vista compatible...

  • Page 7: Box Contents

    Box Contents 1. Scanner 2. USB Cable 3. Quick Guide 4. Setup / Application CD-ROM 5. Calibration Sheet 6. Cleaning paper 7. Travel Pouch 8. Base Stand (also serves as a Cable Container) packing Save the box and materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future. The product packaging can be recycled.

  • Page 8: The Scanner's Features

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

  • Page 9: Chapter I. Installing The Scanner

    Chapter I. Installing the Scanner Before installing your scanner, please verify that you have all of the proper components. A list of the package contents is provided in the Box Contents section of this guide. Software Installation Requirements Your scanner comes with the image-editing software, OCR software, document management software, the scanner’s driver, and the DigiScan software.

  • Page 10: Installing And Setting Up The Scanner

    Installing and Setting up the Scanner Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the AgfaPhoto scanner. 1. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port of the scanner. 2. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of your computer.

  • Page 11: Step 2. Installing The Software

    3. If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub , make sure that the hub is connected to the USB port in your computer. Next, connect the scanner to the USB hub. Note: If you do not have a USB port available, you might need to buy a USB port. 1.

  • Page 12: Step 3. Testing The Scanner

    4. For Windows Vista a. Select “Locate and install driver software (recommended)” when the “Found New Hardware” window is displayed. b. Click on the [Continue] button when the “User Account Control” dialog pops up. c. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your CD-ROM drive when the system prompts you “Insert the disc that came with your USB Scanner”, and click on the [Next] button.

  • Page 13: Software Setup Troubleshooting

    1. Insert the document face down into the scanner. Align the document to the arrow sign on the right of the scanner. 2. Press the SCAN button on the scanner. The scanning starts immediately. 3. When the scan completes, click My Document folder on your desktop to find a folder named as DigiScan.

  • Page 14: Chapter Ii. Usage And Maintenance

    Chapter II. Usage and Maintenance Operating the Scanner Your scanner accepts documents as small as business cards and as large as Legal size documents. However, some software programs have limitations as to the information they can handle. The capacity of the computer’s memory and free space on your hard drive can also limit the physical size of the document that you scan.

  • Page 15: Digiscan

    ImageFolio). DigiScan also includes features to allow you to use your scanner as a copy machine and to scan documents or photos for e-mail. DigiScan You may configure the scanning properties for each individual scanner button within the DigiScan window. There are two ways to access the DigiScan window: Double-click the DigiScan icon in the Windows system tray.

  • Page 16: Configure Scan Settings

    There are several functions available in the SCAN tab. You may configure them, as you like to shape the settings for later scanning. • Save to File • E-mail • Copy • Other Image Editing Functions (e.g. Presto! PageManager) Select SCAN tab to from the opened DigiScan window to start the configuration according to your desired.
  • Page 17 4. Adjust the Scanning Attributes (Size, Mode, Resolution, Brightness, Contrast and Gamma). 5. Select a printer from the Printer drop-down menu; drag the Scaling Slider Bar, check the Fit-in box or check Center on Page box, if appropriate. Note: The Printer menu is enabled only for the Copy function. If you select other functions, please skip to the step7.

  • Page 18: Configure Custom Settings

    There are various file formats for your choice, which could be supported by different BCR and OCR. The scanned image(s) may be transferred into the following file format. • Acrobat PDF-image (*.pdf) • Acrobat Searchable PDF (*.pdf) (Only for AS1300 Pro) •...
  • Page 19 Example: (Only available for Advanced Model) Select Readiris From the Purpose drop-down menu: 1. Select the Acrobat PDF-image (Acrobat Searchable PDF, Microsoft Word, Rich Text Format or HTML) from the File format drop-down menu. 2. Select the Save each page as a separate file or Save all pages to one file according to your scanning needs.
  • Page 20 8. Click Advanced button to set more settings for Graphics in the coming out window. 9. Click Language Option button to set detailed language properties in the coming out window. 10. Click the Default button if you desire to return to the default settings. 11.
  • Page 21 Select BCR by HotCard from the Purpose drop-down menu: 1. Select MS Outlook Express, MS Outlook, HotCard BizCard Finder or As a csv file from the Data Export drop-down menu. 2. Select the needed language in Language. 3. Adjust the Scanning Attributes (Mode, Resolution, Brightness, Contrast and Gamma).
  • Page 22 Select BCR by Cardiris from the Purpose drop-down menu: 1. Adjust the Scanning Attributes (Mode, Resolution, Brightness, Contrast and Gamma). 2. Click the Default button if you desire to return to the default settings. 3. Click the Close button to save the final settings and exit the DigiScan window.

  • Page 23: Using The Scanner Buttons

    Using the Scanner Buttons Your scanner is equipped with two function buttons designed to make your scanning experience more convenient and efficient. With simply one touch of the button, you can scan to file, copy, OCR or e-mail. 1. Custom Button 2.

  • Page 24: Custom Button

    3. Press the SCAN button on the scanner. The scanning starts immediately. 4. If you have the "Continuous Scan" option checked, select E-mail or Copy from the Purpose drop-down menu, and insert another document or image until you have scanned all. 5.

  • Page 25: Functions Features

    Functions Features The section introduces all of the options on the DigiScan window. We will still describe them according to the SCAN tab and CUSTOM tab separately. Purpose This menu include Save to File, E-mail, Copy, Imaging Processing functions, which allows you to determine which software you would like to use for the post- processing of the scanned image(s).
  • Page 26 File Format - Choose which file format you want the scanned image to be. The following file formats are available from the drop-down menu: • JPG (JPEG) - (Joint Photographic Experts Group) JPEG (pronounced "jay-peg) is a format that is commonly used for color images displayed on the Internet.
  • Page 27 Mode – tells the scanner the type of document you are scanning. There are three settings to choose from: • Color – scans the document in 24-bit, RGB color. This mode takes the longest time and uses the most memory but results in the highest quality images.

  • Page 28: Custom Tab

    scanned image to the printed twice as large as its size when scanned. A value of 50 will reduce the size of the printed image by half, and so on. The slider bar can be moved by using the mouse or by using the arrow keys on your keyboard. Fit-in –...
  • Page 29 • Microsoft Word: When this file is chosen, the scan result may be output into *.doc file after OCR process. You may review and edit the result in the word processor Microsoft Word. • Note: Word document (.doc) is a common word processing application, for creating and editing texts document.
  • Page 30 Advance… Retain scan resolution: Use the resolution you have set for scanning the originals. Reduce resolution to: Reduce the resolution of the graphics included in the originals to a pointed value, but won't reduce that of the texts. JPEG Quality: The better the quality is, the larger the file will be. Language Option In the Language Option section, you may turn on the “Numeric symbols recognition”...

  • Page 31: Scanning Tips

    Scanning Tips Reducing the File Size of An Images: Change the scan mode. Color mode collects the most amount of information and therefore requires more memory than grayscale or black and white. Reduce the resolution. Reduce the scan area. Determining the Correct Amount of Resolution: More is not always best: Determine what your final application will be BEFORE you scan.
  • Page 32 1. Open the protective cover and insert the document text side up and the top of the page up to the black line on the protective cover. 2. Insert the protective cover into the document feeder with the writing side down and the black stripe first.

  • Page 33: Status Indicator

    Status Indicator The green LED indicator (located between the Scan and Custom buttons) indicates the status of the scanner, as described below: Light Status The scanner is connected with the computer, ready to scan images. Flashing The scanner is busy scanning. The scanner is off, either because of disconnection with the computer, or because the computer being turned off.
  • Page 34 If you prefer not to see this reminder message again, you may: Check the box of “Do not show this message again” within this message window, and then click “OK” button. Click on the DigiScan icon located on the Windows system tray. Uncheck “Enable Warning”...

  • Page 35: Maintenance

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

  • Page 36: Usage & Maintenance Tips

    The following describes how to clean the scanner: 1. Insert the special cleaning paper into the page feed slot of the scanner. • Do use the cleaning paper included in our package box. Remember to replace the cleaning paper in a safe and clean place when you finish using it.

  • Page 37: Storage Of The Scanner

    Storage of the Scanner 1. Open the bottom plate of the base stand. Place the USB cable inside the base stand and then close the bottom plate. 2. Place the base stand on the desk. 3. Place the scanner onto the base stand, with the USB port facing up. Do place the base stand and the scanner on STABLE surfaces to prevent them from falling.

  • Page 38: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Scanning Problems Most problems are easily solved, and some of the most common questions and their recommended solutions are listed below. Symptom: After following the installation instructions, my computer cannot find the scanner. Cause 1: Your software may have not been successfully installed. Solution 1: Please insert the CD-ROM and reinstall the scanner software.
  • Page 39 Cause 2: You are scanning at a high resolution (DPI). Solution 2: Reduce the resolution. Symptom: The scanned document comes out as strange characters on the screen after the OCR process is completed. Cause 1: Text page was scanned upside down. Solution 1: Reverse the page and scan again.
  • Page 40 Solution: Change the Monitor Gamma settings in either of the programs so that they match. Please consult the help files for each program to find out how to adjust the Monitor Gamma. Symptom: The image looks good in the screen but is very dark when printed. Cause1: The Monitor Gamma Settings or the scanner brightness settings are not set properly.

  • Page 41: Common -How-To- Questions

    Solution 2: Run the Scan Disk utility that came with your Windows computer. Please consult your computer documentation or the Windows help files on how to run the Scan Disk Utility. Symptom: The error “Scanner not Found” that is displayed. Cause 1: The USB cables are not connected properly.
  • Page 42 Start the program and open the document where you want to paste your image. Click on [Edit]. Click on [Paste]. Please consult your program documentation on how to Cut and Paste if you have any more questions. Symptom: How do I place a scanned image into my word processor? Solution: Find out what formats are supported by your word processor.

  • Page 43: Appendix B: Specifications

    Environment RoHS/WEEE Requirement AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG or Agfa- Gevaert NV. Neither Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co KG nor Agfa-Gevaert NV manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer.
  • Page 45 Internet AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG or Agfa-Gevaert NV. Neither Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG nor Agfa- AS 1300 · AS1300 Pro Gevaert NV manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty...

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