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M - 11S/M - 11W/M-115 User’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of the PLUS Copyboard. Please read this User’s Manual carefully before use to take full advan- tage of the functions of this product. After you have finished reading the...
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(5) The use of a printer as the peripheral device of the PLUS Copyboard is taken to be a prerequisite; therefore, operation will not be guaranteed when the Copyboard is used with a direct connection to a personal computer.
Table of Contents Important Safety Information ... E-4 Package Contents ... E-7 Main Functions ... E-8 Names of the Parts ... E-9 Front ... E-9 Rear ... E-10 Changing the Height of the Unit ... E-11 Control Panel (models M-11S and M-11W) ... E-12 Control Panel (model M-115) ...
Important Safety Information WARNING The unit’s rear panel should never be opened by anyone other than a qualified serviceperson. Contact your store of purchase to request inter- nal inspection, adjustment, repair, and cleaning. CAUTION Continued use of the unit under abnormal conditions (when the unit is emitting smoke, unusual odors or sounds) could lead to fire or electric shocks.
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Important Safety Information Reflected Light from the Sheet Surface The sheet surface of the main unit has a white glaze and when a projector or other optical equipment is projected, the reflected light could result in eye fatigue or other symptoms, so please be careful.
• PLUS Vision will not be responsible for the loss of content stored in the internal memory of this unit (i.e., images that have been read), or in USB memory.
This is the power adapter for supplying power to the copy- board (See Page E-16). (HEC-AP065-24V) • USB cable (type B ↔ type A) [1] [PLUS code 715255400] This cable is used to connect the dedicated printer with the printer output connector of the copyboard. (See Page E-15).
Main Functions Text or images drawn on the copyboard’s sheet surface can be printed in color or black and white on regular paper. A press of the “Print” button on the operation panel quickly prints what has been hand written on the sheet surface to regular LETTER or A4 size paper.
Names of the Parts Front Pen tray approx. 10 mm Effective reading size approx. 10 mm approx. 10 mm Main unit approx. 10 mm Frame cover Sheet Special markers are used on the sheet to draw diagrams and to write. Control panel (See Page E-12, 13) Printer tray The printer* is placed here.
Names of the Parts Rear The connector is located on the bottom sur- face of the main unit. The diagram view is seen from the bottom. Locking and unlocking the casters of the stand* Lock the casters with the stopper after setup. To move the unit, remove the stabilizers and release the caster stopper. Press the bottom of the stopper to lock it.
Names of the Parts Changing the Height of the Unit This is the height adjustment when setting up the copyboard on the optional stand. The stand height can be adjusted to 3 levels in 100 mm units. CAUTION Please have 2 or more people hold the unit. If the unit is dropped or falls over, this could cause unexpected injury. Please lock the casters by pushing the lower portion of the lock button.
Names of the Parts Control Panel (models M-11S and M-11W) When pressing a button, please press the center area (i.e., the round and protruding portion). The button may not work if it is pressed on a corner. Number of Copies Print Save R eprint...
Names of the Parts Control Panel (model M-115) When pressing a button, please press the center area (i.e., the round and protruding portion). The button may not work if it is pressed on a corner. Number of Copies Print Save Page R eprint Screen...
Operation Steps The copyboard uses a CCD image sensor to read the diagrams and text that have been written down with spe- cial (4-color) markers, and accumulates the image data in internal memory. Pressing the Print button prints out the sheet surface image data from the printer, and pressing the Save button stores the image data to USB memory.
* The printer shown in the diagram is for explanatory purposes only. Please reffer to the printer user manual for proper connections. Printer connector USB cable (supplied) [PLUS code 715255400] USB connector Power cable supplied with the printer E-15 Wall outlet...
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Connection Connecting the Copyboard’s AC Power Adapter To use the copyboard, connect the supplied AC power adapter. Connect the DC plug of the AC power adapter to the DC power connector of the copyboard. Connect the AC power cord to the AC power adapter. Once the printer and the copyboard’s power supply are connected, fasten them in place using the included cable clips and cable ties.
Setting the Time The clock of the copyboard should be set correctly because the date and time (timestamp) is printed on the printer paper, and it is also recorded in the file information when saving. Number of Copies Print Save Reprint Feed/Stop Density...
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Setting the Time Press the + button or the − button, select 20 (the first 2 digits of the year), and press the Print button to finalize. There will be a change to the “last 2 digits of the year” set- ting mode ( display).
Printing Use a printer to print out the image that has been drawn on the sheet surface. Operations and names of parts differ from printer to printer. For details of operations, see your printer’s operating instructions. Preparing the Printer Please check that the copyboard and the printer have been connected. See Page E-15. Set the paper.
Printing This function prints the sheet screen of the copyboard on the printer connected to the copyboard. M-11S/M-11W N umber of Copies Print Save R eprint Feed/Stop Density Color O N / Standby MEMOR Y M-115 Page R eprint Screen Basic Printing Operation Preparation: Connect the AC power adapter to the copyboard.
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Printing Press the Color button and select Color or Black & White. Color Press the + button or the − button and select the number of copies. Number of Copies • When the power is switched on, one copy is selected. •...
Printing M-11S/M-11W Number of C opies Print Save R eprint Feed/Stop Density C olor Standby MEMO RY M-115 Page R eprint Screen Selecting the printing density Select this when the density of the print is light. Press the Density button and select darker or standard. Density mode lamp Density Unlit...
Printing Specifying the Page (model M-115) Press the Page change buttons to make the page indicator for the desired page flash. The sheet is scrolled to that page. Page indicators Page change Each time the button is pressed, the page indicators flash in the order 1 → 2 → 3 → 4, the sheet scrolls to the specified page then stops, and the corresponding page indicator stops flashing, remain- ing lit.
• For a description of the USB memory devices usable with this copyboard, please go to our web- site at: http://www.plus-vision.com USB Memory Storage Procedure Preparation: Connect the AC power adapter to the copyboard. See Page E-16. Press the ON/Standby...
Using USB Memory Press the Color button and select Color or Black & White. Color Press the Save button to store Save • The reading operation is performed for a one-sheet portion (while the sheet is scrolled) and USB memory storage starts after the scrolling completes.
Using USB Memory Saving Image Files to a Personal Computer, and Deleting Image Files Examples of operations follow for saving the image files in the USB memory device to the hard disk of the personal computer, and for deleting the folder when the USB memory capacity is full. (There are various methods that can be used for saving and deleting including the use of Explorer.) See the instruction manual of your personal computer or the software that you are using for information about using a personal computer.
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Using USB Memory Deleting USB memory image files with the computer Before deleting important image files, be sure to save them on the computer (as a data backup). 1. Open “My Computer” and then open the drive icon which shows memory card. The folder named “M-11”...
• When installing on Windows XP, please install the software with “Computer Administrator” authority (account). Notice • The help of the PLUS Image Viewer uses the online help system that is used for Microsoft HTML Help. Operating Environment Supported OS:...
Supplied Software Setup Guide Installing the USB driver When connecting the copyboard’s PC dedicated USB port to the USB port of the computer, it is necessary to install the accompanying USB driver to allow the computer to recognize the copyboard as an external device and permit reading and writing.
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Supplied Software Setup Guide Specify “D:\M11USB” (D is the designation of the CD-ROM drive) in the text box and click the “Next” button. Once the driver is found, click the “Next” button. Once installation of the USB compatible device’s driver is complete, click the “End” button.
2. Has the connection been made between the copyboard’s PC dedicated USB port and the USB port of the computer? (Page E-29, step 2) 3. Has installation of the aforementioned “TWAIN Driver” and “PLUS Image Viewer” been completed? Starting the “PLUS Image Viewer”...
3. Has installation of the aforementioned “Setup Utility” been completed? Once installed, there is no need to install it again. Starting the Setup Utility On the computer, choose “Start” → “Programs” → “PLUS Copyboard” → “M-11 Setup Utility”. The Setup Utility starts up.
Click the [Hardware Removal] icon Click “Stop M-11 USB Device”. Click [OK] when “The ‘PLUS Copyboard M-11 USB Device’ device can now safely removed from the System” is displayed. (When using Windows XP, [OK] does not appear on the message screen. Simply disconnect. ) Note •...
• A printer that is not supported by the copy- ported printer board has been connected. is connected If the problem persists, please contact your nearby PLUS Vision sales office, dealer, or store. Problem and Solution • Connect the printer properly and switch on the printer power.
When the copyboard and PC are con- nected, the PC does not recognize the copyboard * If the problem persists, please contact your nearby PLUS Vision sales office, dealer, or store. Condition A press of the Print button does not result in printing.
Specifications BOARD TYPE (Model name) Installation method External dimensions (T-shaped legs*¹) Form Main unit weight T-shaped legs weight Panel Size Effective reading size Number of Pages Paging Drive method BOARD Reading method Reading illumination light source Reading resolution Reading time Type Compatible FAT types Memory...
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