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- Page 2 info 580 Division Street Campbell CA, 95008 Phone (408) 538-2500 Fax (408) 538-2599 Copyright C) 1996 All rights reserved. No portion of this document may be reproduced with- out prior written authorization. The Info Technician Copyright 1994, 1995, 1996 All Rights Reserved The material in this document is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Tbble of Contents Chapter I Chapter I Chapter I Chapter I Chapter I Intr Intr Introduction oduction oduction oduction Intr Intr oduction welcome welcome welcome welcome welcome Using this manual Assistance ................... 1-1 What is TWAIN? ................. 1-2 A note about application software ......... 1-2 Package contents System requirements PC and compatibles system requirements... -
Page 4: Using This Manual
Chapter I Chapter I Chapter I Chapter I Chapter I introduction welcome Thank you for purchasing an Info ImageReader Scanner. This product is the result of our efforts to develop high technology computer peripherals that are easy to use, affordably priced, and that enhance your computing experience. Using this manual Using this manual Using this manual... - Page 5 W W W W W ha ha ha ha hat is t is t is t is TW TWAIN? AIN? AIN? AIN? t is AIN? TWAIN is the interface that links the scanner with scanning software applications. -TWAIN is an industry standard that enables you to use the ImageReader with any TWAIN-compliant software application.
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Page 6: System Requirements
ability to scan text, it is not designed to specifically identify individual characters as does OCR software. Any image scanned using a graphics program can only be saved in a graphics file format. It cannot be saved as an editable text file. OCR: Software in this category is designed to recognize alphanumeric characters in preparation for export to word processing and desktop publishing applications. - Page 7 When you are scanning with the TWAIN interface, the number labeled image size (calculated in bytes) provides the working file size that is the result of the selected scanning mode, resolution, and image size. Take careful note of this information. PC and compa PC and compa PC and compa...
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Page 8: Pc And Compatibles Installation
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Scanner Installation PC and compatibles installation PC and compatibles installation PC and compatibles installation PC and compatibles installation PC and compatibles installation Installation of the scanner is comprised of few steps and designed to be as easy as possible. The following instructions walk you through installing the interface card into your PC, and connecting the scanner and cable. -
Page 9: Connecting The Scanner
4. Use the slot cover’s screw to retain the interface card. Replace the housing and secure all screws. 5. Reconne t the power source to your computer and any other peripheral equipment., Connecting the scanner Connecting the scanner Connecting the scanner Connecting the scanner Connecting the scanner If you have other SCSI devices installed on your system, set the scanner to a unique SCSI ID. -
Page 10: Mac And Compatibles Installation
Mac and compatibles installation Mac and compatibles installation The ImageReader FB is capable of running on a Macintosh or Mac compatibles as well as PCs. If this unit shipped with Mac software and a plug-in driver (not all models do), read this section for instructions about installing this scanner on your Mac system. - Page 11 Acquire list in the File menu. The ImageReader FB can also simulate an Apple scanner. This “Works Like Apple” driver is to be used with OCR programs, like OmniPage and TypeReader, that do not support PIM. Simply drag the “Works Like Apple”...
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Page 12: Hardware Features
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Using your scanner Using your scanner Using your scanner Using your scanner Using your scanner Scanning f Scanning f Scanning f Scanning f Scanning fea ea ea ea eatur tures and contr es and contr es and contr es and controls... - Page 13 P P P P P a a a a a per condition per condition per condition per condition per condition If the sheet to be scanned has any of the following conditions, please take the following precau- tions before scanIning. ·...
- Page 14 Pr Pr Pr Pre e e e e vie view w w w w W W W W W indo indo indo indow w w w w indo The interface window’s right side displays Prescan images. The Crop Box around the perimeter is used to select the area you want to scan.
- Page 15 On-line graphics: If you are scanning an image to be used orim-line, such as the Internet, a BBS or in a multimedia presentation, you ne,odn’t scan any higher than 100 dpi. This is because a monitor’s resolution is either 72 dpi (Mac), or 96 or 120 dpi (PC), and is not capable of displaying a higher resolution.
- Page 16 Flip Flip Flip Flip Flip This command creates a mirror image of the item scanned. In In In In Inv v v v v er er er er erse se se se se This command reverses an image’s display. Black pixels will be white, and white pixels will become black. The resulting image is like a photo negative of the original.
- Page 17 numbers. This will produce an image with greater clarity. If you wish to expand one part of the histogram, rike where there are a large grouping of pixels, move the middle triangle toward that part. Since there are always 128 channels between the middle triangle and the end point triangles, adjusting them closer together gives the pixels in that region more channels to work with, and maximize the detail captured.
- Page 18 Backg kg kg kg kgr r r r r ound (Mac) ound (Mac) ound (Mac) ound (Mac) ound (Mac) Check this box to enable scanning in the backgroud while you do other work. This mimics true multi- tasking, however scanning speed is slowed considerably. Pr Pr Pr Pre e e e e gcan gcan...
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Page 19: Scanning Images
Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom The scanner zooms in on the portion of the image selected with the crop box, and displays the enlarged area in the Prescan window. This enables you to select a smaller portion of the image to scan, while giving you the ability to focus in on the detail you want to capture. -
Page 20: The Scanning Process
W W W W W indo indo indo indows indo ws ws ws ws 95 95 95 95 95 or la or la or la or later or la Select either Info Scanner or Info Scanner (TWAIN-32) from the Source list, depending on what type of application you are scanning into. -
Page 21: Other Scanning Features
5. When you are satisfied with the selected settings, click Scan. The image is scanned using the selected settings, and transf erred into the application’s workspace. 6. Click Cancel to close the scanning interface window. You are returned to the application, and the scanned image is displayed in the workspace. You may now manipulate, save, print, or fax the image. -
Page 22: T T T T T R R R R R Oub
A A A A A ppendix ppendix ppendix A A A A A ppendix ppendix T T T T T r r r r r oub leshootin leshootin oubleshootin leshootin leshootin g g g g g Scanner mak Scanner mak es a loud es a loud es a loud, , , , , g g g g gr r r r r inding noise w... - Page 23 F F F F F or PC and compa or PC and compa or PC and compa les onl les onl les only y y y y or PC and compa or PC and compatib tibles onl les onl When scanning is initiated, a blank SCSI table displays When scanning is initiated, a blank SCSI table displays When scanning is initiated, a blank SCSI table displays When scanning is initiated, a blank SCSI table displays...
- Page 24 Scanner car Scanner care e e e e Scanner car Scanner car Scanner car Info ImageReader scanners are designed to provide years of trouble free service. To assist in realiz- ing this end, follow the guidelines listed below. 1. Keep the scanner as dust free as possible. Dust particles are a scanner’s worst enemy. 2.
- Page 25 Limited tw Limited tw Limited tw Limited tw Limited two y o year w ear w ear w ear war ar ar ar arr r r r r anty ear w anty anty anty anty Info warrants this scanner to be free of manufacturing defects, both materials and workmanship, for a period of two years from the date of original purchase.
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