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Plustek Scanner User Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Usage & Maintenance...
  • Page 2 Trademarks © 2011 Plustek Inc. 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. Liability While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all contents in this...
  • Page 3 Screen Examples in This Manual The screen shots in this guide were made with Windows 2000. If you are using Windows XP, Vista or 7, your screen will look somewhat different but functions the same.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ARDWARE EQUIREMENTS ..................6 NSTALLING AND ETTING UP THE CANNER Step 1. Hassle-Free Lock Mechanism..................... 6 Step 2. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer ................ 6 Step 3. Installing the Software ......................7 ....................9 OFTWARE ETUP ROUBLESHOOTING ....................9...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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 6: A Note About Icons

    USB port. Chapter II describes how to test, maintain and clean your scanner. It also describes how to use the scanner utility program which helps you troubleshoot and fix connection problems which may have occurred during the scanner installation. Appendix A contains the Specifications of the scanner you purchased.

  • Page 7: 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. 7. Be sure not to bump or knock the scanner glass as it is fragile and could break. System Requirements •...

  • Page 8: Box Contents

    5. Quick Guide 6. Reflective Document Mat 7. Film Holders Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future. The scanner illustration(s) may appear different than from the actual scanner itself. - 4 -...

  • 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 (Presto! ImageFolio), OCR software (FineReader), document management software (Presto! PageManager), the scanner’s driver, Scanner Utility and Action Express software.

  • Page 10: Installing And Setting Up The Scanner

    Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the USB scanner. This scanner has an automatic locking mechanism to hold the scanning head in place during transportation. When the locking switch (located on the scanner’s underside) is pressed, it automatically unlocks the scanning head; when not pressed, it automatically locks up the scanning head again.

  • Page 11: Step 3. Installing The Software

    5. 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. 1. Switch the scanner power on.
  • Page 12 ”Browse” button. d. In the ”Browse For Folder” window, select the folder or the CD-ROM drive that contains this scanner driver and click the ”OK” button to return to the previous screen. Click the ”Next” button. Afterwards, please skip to procedure 8.

  • Page 13: Software Setup Troubleshooting

    • You are using the USB cable supplied with the scanner. • The square end of the USB cable is plugged into the rear of the scanner. • The rectangular end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of your computer.

  • 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 A4- sized 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: Testing The Scanner

    Testing the Scanner Testing the Scanner The following describes how you can check if the scanner is properly functioning with The following describes how you can check if the scanner is properly functioning with your computer and the scanning software by performing your first scan with our bundled your computer and the scanning software by performing your first scan with our bundled image-editing application NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio.

  • Page 16: Using The Scanner Buttons

    | (your scanner model name) from Windows Start menu, and selecting Action Express Help. The users may turn the Custom button on the scanner panel into a multifunctional assistant by defining it as other function that is included in the Action Express. Once the Custom button is defined, the selected function will be launched with one press on the button.

  • Page 17: Scanning The Films

    Read the following instructions carefully to learn how to scan the films. The transparency adapter is located on the underside of the scanner lid and is a necessary tool for scanning slides, filmstrips, or sheet films. Ensure the transparency adapter cable is plugged in (as illustrated) before you start scanning the films.

  • Page 18: Scanning Negative And Positive Films

    1. Remove the reflective document mat. Hold the top of the mat, and gently pull it upward until it is separated from the document cover. Insert a filmstrip, a 120/220 film, or a sheet film into the proper compartment on the film holder.
  • Page 19 4”x5” mark on the right side of the film holder. 3. Place the film holder on the scanner glass, and align the positioning aids of the film holder to fit into the indentations of the scanner glass. Ensure that the ready-...
  • Page 20 When you use the film holder to scan 35mm slides or 120/220 films, ensure to keep the side with the ready-to-be scanned film toward the inverse-arrow sign on the scanner housing.

  • Page 21: Important Notes About Scanning Film

    The Scanner Utility Program The Scanner Utility Program can help you get your new scanner up and running. In addition, it contains a number of other features to help you tailor and control the scanner.

  • Page 22: Connection Status

    To align the scanner, follow the steps below: 1. Place a photograph on the top right side of the scanner glass (near the back of the scanner). Please note that only part of the photograph will be scanned.

  • Page 23: Lamp Control

    You may set the default time for the lamp to automatically turn off after a scan 1. Clicking the [Turn Lamp off after…] button. 2. Clicking the up or down arrows to set up the time to turn off the scanner lamp.
  • Page 24 • Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment. When it is not in use, keep the scanner covered. Dust particles and other foreign objects may damage the unit. • Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal components.

  • Page 25: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Physical 435 x 260 x 80 mm (17.13” x 10.24” x 3.15”) dimensions Weight 2.5 Kgs (5.5 Lbs) Operating ° ° ° ° C to 40 C (50 F to 104 Temperature Reflective: 216 mm x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.69 in.) Transparency: Positive or negative films of 35 mm filmstrip, 3 Max.

  • Page 26: Appendix B: Customer Service And Warranty

    Appendix B: Customer Service and Warranty If you encounter problems with your scanner, please review the installation instructions and troubleshooting suggestions contained in this guide. For further assistance call our customer support phone number listed on the last page of this guide. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you from...

  • Page 27: Statement Of Limited Warranty

    If you have any maintenance inquiry, please ask local distributors and suppliers to get the contact information of nearest maintenance center in order to extend the product usage life time. If you want to maintain and clearance the product, please ask local distributors and suppliers to get the right information of nearest stores.

  • Page 28: Fcc Radio Frequency Statement

    Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply. Under no circumstances are we liable for any of the following: 1. Third party claims against you for losses or damages. 2.
  • Page 29 √ Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or authorized service center could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 30: Contacting Plustek

    Contacting Plustek Plustek Technology GmbH Europe: An der Strusbek 60-62 22926 Ahrensburg Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 4102-8913-0 Fax: +49 (0) 4102-8913-500/508 E-mail: support@plustek.de Website: www.plustek.de North America: Plustek Technology Inc. 17517 Fabrica Way, Suite B Cerritos, CA 90703 U.S.A. Tel: +1 -714-670-7713...

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