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Combi Scan USB 19200 1. Introduction This manual is intended for users of the Combi Scan USB 19200 scanner. No previous knowledge is required for installation and use of this product. Note: This scanner will not work with MS-DOS, Windows 3.1x/NT3.x, or Apple Macintosh computers.
Combi Scan USB 19200 1.2 Contents Check the package contents before reading the instructions. You should find the following: • Scanner • Power supply adapter • Interface cable • EPP-USB conversion cable • CD-ROM with drivers, applications, and user's manual •...
Combi Scan USB 19200 2. Safety Read the following instructions carefully before use: Disconnect any power plugs from the mains supply before cleaning the equipment. Do not use this equipment in humid environments like bathrooms, damp cellars, swimming pools, etc.
Combi Scan USB 19200 3. Connecting the scanner 3.1 Unlocking the transport locks The scanner has 2 locks to prevent damage during transport. Before the scanner can be used, these must be unlocked. The first lock is on the front of the scanner. Slide the lever to the left to unlock (see Figure 1).
Combi Scan USB 19200 3.2 Connecting the scanner If you use Windows 95 or Windows NT4, you need to connect the scanner to your computer's printer port. To do so, see section 3.2.1. If you use Windows 98, you can connect the scanner to either the printer port or the USB port on your computer.
Combi Scan USB 19200 3.2.1 Parallel printer port Switch off the computer and any peripheral equipment. Disconnect the power plug from the mains supply. Disconnect the printer cable plug from the parallel port at the back of the computer (if any).
Combi Scan USB 19200 3.2.2 USB port Note: Your printer may not be attached to the scanner's daisychain port if you are using the USB connection. Start Windows 98 Insert the CD-ROM supplied into your CD-ROM drive. Insert the EPP-USB conversion cable (Figure 3, cable A) into a free USB connection on your computer.
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Choose the last option: 'Specify a location'. On the command line, type 'D:\DRIVER\WIN98' and click on 'Next'. Windows will now indicate that a 'Trust Combi Scan USB 19200' has been found. Click on 'Next'. A number of files will now be copied to your hard disk.
Combi Scan USB 19200 4. Installing the driver and software 4.1 Installing the driver In order for you to be able to use your scanner under Windows, the TWAIN driver and applications software must first be installed. Close any active programs before installing the software.
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Combi Scan USB 19200 Click on 'Scanner Driver Parallel' if the scanner is connected to the printer port. Click on 'Scanner Driver USB' if the scanner is connected to the USB port. A window like the one shown in Figure 10 will pop up.
Combi Scan USB 19200 4.2 Installing TextBridge Classic 2.0 After the driver installation, the installation menu will remain visible (see Figure 9). If this is not the case, repeat steps 1 to 5 from section 4.1. Proceed as follows to install TextBridge.
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Combi Scan USB 19200 Click on ‘Next’. A window like the one shown in Figure 13 will appear. Figure 13: Installing TextBridge Classic 2.0 Click on ‘Yes’ to accept the license agreement and continue with the installation. A window like the one shown in Figure 14 will be displayed.
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Combi Scan USB 19200 Click on 'Language packs' to select the languages to use (see Figure 15). Figure 15: Selecting a language Note: You will be able to recognise text only in the languages you select at this point. Once the installation has been completed, you will be able to add other languages for OCR.
Combi Scan USB 19200 4.3 Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 is a program that will enable you to scan and edit images. Follow the instructions below for the installation of PhotoDeluxe. Insert the ‘Adobe PhotoDeluxe’ CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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Combi Scan USB 19200 Select your preferred language and click on ‘Next’. A window like the one shown in Figure 17 will appear. Figure 17: Licence agreement Click on ‘Accept’ to accept the license agreement and continue with the installation. A window like the one shown in Figure 18 will appear.
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Combi Scan USB 19200 In the next screen, click on ‘Next’. A window like the one shown in Figure 19 will appear. Figure 19: Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 Select ‘Typical’ and click on ‘Next’ to continue. A window like the one shown in Figure 20 will appear.
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Combi Scan USB 19200 10. The next screen will ask you to confirm the information you have provided. Click on ‘Yes’. A window like the one shown in Figure 21 will appear. Figure 21: Installation Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 10. Click on ‘Next’. A window like the one shown in Figure 22 will appear.
5.1. TWAIN main menu Go to ‘Start - Programs - Trust Combi Scan USB 19200’ and select ‘Trust Combi Scan USB 19200’. The TWAIN dialog box is displayed (see Figure 23). Figure 23: TWAIN dialog box main menu...
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Combi Scan USB 19200 Button Description Function Object Type Normal/Photo Optimum setting for scanning photographs. Newspaper Optimum setting for scanning newsprint. Catalog/Magazine Optimum setting for scanning magazines. Art Magazine Optimum setting for scanning art magazines. User Define Object User defined settings.
Combi Scan USB 19200 Setting Function Resolution Adjusts resolution. Scaling Adjusts the size of the scanned image. Brightness Adjusts the brightness. Contrast Adjusts the contrast. Advanced TWAIN menu In the TWAIN dialog box (see Figure 23) click on the ‘Advanced’ tab. A window like the one shown in Figure 24 will pop up.
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Combi Scan USB 19200 Button Description Function Image Gamma Set gamma correction value. enhancement tools Set colour hue and saturation.. Tone Correct colour. Mirror Mirror the image vertically. Zoom Zoom in on the image. Invert Show colours in negative. Levels Adjust colours spread over a 256- colour scale.
Combi Scan USB 19200 Monitor calibration In the TWAIN dialog box (see Figure 23) click on the ‘Monitor’ tab. A window like the one shown in Figure 25 will pop up. In this window you can alter the colour settings of the scanned image.
Combi Scan USB 19200 Preferences In the TWAIN dialog box (see Figure 23) click on the ‘Preferences’ tab. A window like the one shown in Figure 26 will appear. Figure 26: Preferences Auto Scanning With this feature selected you can make a test scan and scan an image into an application with one touch of a button (on the front of the scanner).
Combi Scan USB 19200 Making a scan Proceed as follows to make a scan. Position the image or document face downwards on the glass plate. Using the mouse, click on the ‘Prescan’ button (Figure 23). Select the desired scan mode (colour, greyscale, black & white).
Go to ‘File - Open Special - Scan Photo…’ (Figure 27). Figure 27: Selecting TWAIN, starting TWAIN From the window, select ‘Trust Combi Scan USB 19200’ (see Figure 28). Figure 28: Selecting Scanner Click on ‘OK’. The TWAIN dialog box will pop up (Figure 23).
Combi Scan USB 19200 6.2. Scanning with Adobe PhotoDeluxe Start the ‘Adobe PhotoDeluxe’ program. Position the document to be scanned on the scanner Click on ‘File’, select ‘Open Special’, and then select ‘Scan Photo...’ (Figure 27). The TWAIN dialog box will now appear (Figure 23).
Start TextBridge. Click on 'File'. Click on 'Select Scanner…'. A new window is displayed. Next, select the 'Trust Combi Scan USB 19200’. Click on 'Ok'. You can now select the language of the document to be scanned. Click on 'Process'.
Combi Scan USB 19200 7.2. Scanning with TextBridge Classic Note: To show some non-English language characters, e.g. in Polish, ‘Multi- language Support’ should be selected in Windows. See the Windows ‘Help’ feature for more information. You should also make sure your application is capable of showing non-English language characters.
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Combi Scan USB 19200 Using the mouse, select the area you wish to scan. Set ‘Scan Mode’ to ‘BW’ (black & white). Set ‘Destination’ to ‘Application’. 10. Set the resolution to 300 dpi. 11. Click on ‘Scan’. 12. After completing the scan, TextBridge will start the OCR process of the scanned document and will ask you if you wish to scan additional documents.
Combi Scan USB 19200 8. Maintenance Clean the glass plate regularly with a soft, clean cloth to remove dust and dirt. A clean glass plate is important since any dirt will show up in the scanned image. When cleaning the equipment, observe the following safety measures: Disconnect the power plug from the mains supply before cleaning the equipment.
The test program will be displayed in the language selected under the regional settings of your Windows version. Start the ‘Trust Scanner Test Program’. (Start - Programs - Trust Combi Scan USB 19200 - Test Program). A window like the one shown in Figure 32 will pop Figure 32: Test program Click on ‘Test Scanner’.
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Combi Scan USB 19200 Problem Possible cause Solution Scan too dark. Monitor set too dark. Adjust the monitor's brightness. Incorrect TWAIN settings. Adjust the brightness in the TWAIN settings menu. See section 5. Resolution too low. In the TWAIN driver, set the Low-quality scan resolution to at least 300 DPI.
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If the above list does not help you solve the problem with your scanner, please contact your dealer, or visit our Internet site (www.trust.com) to check the FAQ and the latest version of the driver software. Please have the following information ready:...
Combi Scan USB 19200 10. Specifications Type Flatbed, CCD scanner Optical resolution (H x V) 600 x 1200 DPI Maximum resolution through 19200 DPI interpolation • Scan modes 1-bit black and white • 12-bit greyscale • 36-bit colour Document size 210 x 297 mm (A4) 8.5 x 11 inch (Letter)
Questions) are listed here. You can also download the latest drivers directly from the site. • If you are unable to find the information you need at the Trust web site or if you are unable to access the site, please contact your nearest Trust Service Center.
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