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- Page 1 Document Imaging Scanner ArtixScanDI 5240 ArtixScanDI 5250 ArtixScanDI 5260 User's Manual www.microtek.com...
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Page 2: Preface
The contents of this manual have been checked carefully for accuracy, and every effort has been made to ensure that there are no errors. However, Microtek makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to the contents without prior warning. -
Page 3: Fcc Compliance Statement
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment (Model: MRS-600A4LADF ) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Before using your scanner, read the following safety guides carefully, which detail the proper operation of the scanner and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment. Power Source and AC Power Cord: • Use a power source only with a power rating specified on the marking label. •... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface ....................2 FCC Compliance Statement ..............3 Safety Precautions ................4 Knowing about Your Scanner ...............7 Features of Your Scanner ..............7 Installation Requirements ..............9 Taking a Closer Look ............... 10 Front/Top View ................. 10 Open View ................11 Back View ................ - Page 6 Utilizing Scanned Documents ............37 Scanning for OCR ................37 Scanning for E-mail ................. 39 Scanning for Copying ..............40 Scanning to Cloud ................41 Scanning as Text-to-Speech (TTS) ............ 42 Scanner Buttons ................44 Starting up the Scanner Button Settings Interface ....... 45 Customizing the Scanner Buttons ............
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Page 7: Knowing About Your Scanner
Knowing about Your Scanner The scanner (ArtixScan DI 5240/5250/5260) is a flatbed document scanner with built-in Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) that can hold up to 75 sheets of papers for the unattended volume scanning. It features optical resolution of 1200-dpi (flatbed)/600-dpi (ADF), duplex (double-sided) scanning, and a Hi-Speed USB interface for the fast and plug-and-play connectivity ability. - Page 8 • New and Advanced Microtek ScanWizard DI software — ScanWizard DI offers a host of features and image adjustment controls for scanning. Its distinctive features include: – Book scan — With this feature, ScanWizard DI automatically arrange scanned pages in order and thus you can easily scan a physical book into a digital book in just simple steps.
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Page 9: Installation Requirements
Installation Requirements In order to use your scanner, your computer must satisfy the following system requirements: • CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive (for installing software) • Color display with 24-bit color output capability • 1 GB RAM or more (2 GB is recommended) •... -
Page 10: Taking A Closer Look
Taking a Closer Look Front/Top View Names of Parts Functions of Parts Document Feed Tray Holds the high-volume documents to be fed. Release Button Opens the ADF cover. ADF Cover Used to cover the inner parts of the ADF. ADF (Scanner lid) Used to scan a stack of document and cover the glass surfaces of the flatbed. -
Page 11: Open View
Open View Names of Parts Functions of Parts ADF Glass Surface Calibration and scan area for ADF scanning, which should be kept clear and free of obstruction at all times. Glass Surface (A) Calibration and scan area for ADF scanning, which should be kept clear and free of obstruction at all times. -
Page 12: Back View
Back View Names of Parts Functions of Parts Hi-Speed USB Port Connects the Hi-Seed USB (USB 2.0) cable to the computer. Power Connector Connects the scanner to the power adapter. ArtixScan DI 5240/5250/5260 User's Manual... -
Page 13: Initial Setup
Initial Setup After unpacking your scanner package, follow the steps in order for a quick and easy installation process. Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents After unpacking your scanner package, please check for the major components listed below. Document Input Tray Scanner Software CDs/DVDs Power Adapter... -
Page 14: Step 2: Installing The Software
After you finish the installation of software, if you found that the installed drivers and software cannot run your product or your computer system properly later, please go to the Microtek Download Service site at ww7.microtek.com.tw/service.php to download and install any updates you may require. -
Page 15: Step 3: Unlocking The Scanner
Step 3: Unlocking the Scanner 1. Remove the yellow “Unlock Scanner” sticker from your scanner. 2. With the scanner power off, tilt the front right corner of the scanner to see the locking switch at the bottom. 3. Push the locking switch to the position as indicated in the graph, with the icon on the lock showing as “Unlocked”. -
Page 16: Step 4: Installing The Document Feed Tray
Step 4: Installing the Document Feed Tray After unpacking the scanner package, you can find the Document Feed Tray put separately from your scanner. Install it on the scanner before using the scanner. 1. Insert the Document Feed Tray by sliding the tabs into the slots at the back of the scanner. -
Page 17: Closing The Document Feed Tray
Closing the Document Feed Tray If you have to transport the scanner or use the flatbed scanner glass to scan a document, it is strongly recommended that you should close the Document Input Tray in order to avoid the damage of the component part of the scanner. To close the Document Input Tray: 1. -
Page 18: Step 5: Connecting The Scanner
Step 5: Connecting the Scanner To the Power Adapter 1. Connect the power adapter to the back of the scanner. 2. Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter, and plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet or other power source. To the Hi-Speed USB Cable 3. - Page 19 5. Press and hold the Power button ( ) until the orange LED lights on. Once the scanner is powered on, the orange LED will be lighted up, and the 7-segment LED display (SSD) will also be activated as well. The system will detect the scanner automatically.
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Page 20: Positioning Documents
WARNING: The document feeder is not designed for scanning photos; doing so may damage your originals. Microtek accepts no responsibility for damage that may arise from misuse of equipment. ArtixScan DI 5240/5250/5260 User's Manual... - Page 21 4. Align the stack of papers with the center of the Document Feed Tray by sliding the two Guide Arms toward the stacked papers if needed. Guide Arms 5. Use either of the Paper Stopper (A) or (B) to keep a stack of papers stay neatly in the output tray after the scan.
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Page 22: Using The Paper Stoppers
Using the Paper Stoppers There are two types of Paper Stoppers at the output tray, which are designed to prevent the outputs of stacked papers falling in a mess into the output tray after being scanned. Based on the paper size in use, adjust either of Paper Stoppers to appropriate position to keep the after-scanned outputs neatly in the output tray before scanning. -
Page 23: Document Notices
Please refer to the section as below for the detail. • The ADF is not designed for scanning photos; doing so may damage your originals. Microtek accepts no responsibility for damage that may arise from misuse of equipment. • The ADF can handle paper specifications: –... -
Page 24: On The Flatbed
On the Flatbed This section shows you how to position a single-sheet document, such as a single photograph or a page from a book, on the flatbed. 1. Fold down the Document Feed Tray to close it. Please refer to the previous section “Closing the Document Feed Tray”... -
Page 25: Scanning Scenarios
Scanning Scenarios Microtek only demos the use of the ScanWizard DI (PC) in succeeding pages in this guide. For more details about using the ScanPotter (Mac) to scan your documents, please refer to the ScanPotter Reference Manual in the Microtek software CD/DVD. - Page 26 Select the appropriate image type in the Color Mode as your image output type. – Select RGB Color (24 bits) to scan the image in color. – Select Grayscale (8 bits) to scan the image in grayscale. Select Black & White (1 bit) to scan the image in black-and-white. –...
- Page 27 7. Go to the “General” panel by clicking the General tab in the Settings window. Specify the settings for your requirements there. If necessary, specify the image settings for the front or back side of documents separately by using the Sides of Material control when Scan Source is set as “ADF (Duplex)”.
- Page 28 File Location menu box Click on a thumbnail image to enlarge it in the Image View Window at the right side of the interface. AP control panel (Main interface) TWAIN driver control panel (Scan Setup interface) ArtixScan DI 5240/5250/5260 User's Manual...
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Page 29: Scanning Documents With Barcodes
NOTE: If you want to know more about how to deal with documents with barcodes, refer to the ScanWizard DI Reference Manual in the Microtek Software CD/DVD. 8. In the Main interface, select and click the Normal Scan button to start scanning. - Page 30 File Location menu box Click on a thumbnail image to enlarge it in the Image View Window at the right side of the interface. AP control panel (Main interface) TWAIN driver control panel (Scan Setup interface) ArtixScan DI 5240/5250/5260 User's Manual...
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Page 31: Scanning A Book
Scanning a Book The Book Scan button in ScanWizard DI is quite helpful when you want to scan a physical book and save it as an electronic file. The scanned result can be used directly as an E-book and you do not need any editing software to maintain it later. - Page 32 6. Next, click the Book Scan button to start your book scan. When the Book Scan button is pressed, a “Manual Book Scan” window appears on the screen to guide you to put the cover page of the book on the scan bed. Follow the instructions and graphs there to put the cover page on the scan bed.
- Page 33 When done, the scanned images will be automatically saved into the folder defined in the File Location menu box. At the same time, the scanned images will be displayed in thumbnail sizes in the Thumbnail View window and labeled with the chosen file format. 7.
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Page 34: Scanning Documents Automatically
Scanning Documents Automatically This scanning scenario guides users to perform an automatic scan by using the Auto Paper Detection function. It works only when the scanner is equipped with a paper detecting sensor 1. Launch ScanWizard DI as a stand-alone program by clicking on the ScanWizard DI icon on the desktop. - Page 35 Set the time interval to control the automatic scan Set the time period to close automatic scan automatically Load the document to be scanned onto the scanner’s document feed tray. Once the scanner detects the document, the scanner will start scanning automatically based on a predefined time interval.
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Page 36: Scanning Documents From An Application
1. Place the document to be scanned either on the scanner glass surface or into the ADF’s Document Feed Tray. 2. Launch your application (e.g., Adobe PhotoShop). 3. Select the “Microtek ScanWizard DI (TWAIN)” driver in the Import options from the File menu. When succeeded, the ScanWizard DI (TWAIN) driver interface appears on the screen. -
Page 37: Utilizing Scanned Documents
Utilizing Scanned Documents Depending on your needs, you may utilize your scanned and saved documents directly in the following ways. Scanning for OCR The OCR (Optical Character Recognition) function allows to convert the scanned and saved images into text files that can be edited in any common word processing applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Page 38 3. In the OCR Settings window, set up related requirements: – Save Location: Specify a directory for saving the converted files. – Language: Select a language in which the original text document is written. Supported options include most common used languages in the world.
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Page 39: Scanning For E-Mail
Scanning for E-mail The e-mail function allows the scanner to save and send the scanned images to the default E-mail application assigned by the system. This lets you share your scanning results with others fast and easily. 1. Check the box next to the images or use the selection tools (All and Invert) to select the image files you want to send out by E-mail in the Thumbnail View window. -
Page 40: Scanning For Copying
Scanning for Copying The Print function allows the scanner to work like a copier. Using together with your printer, documents can be printed successively without interruptions. This feature transforms your scanner and printer into a convenient copy station. 1. Check the box next to the images or use the selection tools (All and Invert) to select the image files you want to make a copy in the Thumbnail View window. -
Page 41: Scanning To Cloud
Scanning to Cloud The Cloud function allows to save the scanned image files locally and also attach it to paste to the internet storage spaces assigned by the webside service providers. This lets you back up your scanning results in a safer way. 1. -
Page 42: Scanning As Text-To-Speech (Tts)
Scanning as Text-to-Speech (TTS) The Text-to-Speech (TTS) function allows to convert the scanned and saved images into text files that can be read out word by word by the system. 1. Check the box next to the image to select the image file you want to save and transfer as a TTS file in the Thumbnail View window. - Page 43 4. When done, click the OK button to perform TTS. Once TTS is complete, The scanned and recognized file will be opened in “Text to Speech” window. ArtixScan DI 5240/5250/5260 User's Manual...
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Page 44: Scanner Buttons
Scanner Buttons Your scanner is equipped with three physical buttons, Select, Scan/Stop and Favorite, used to automate a number of customized and predefined operations, such as scanning to a file, sending an image to your printer or e-mail account, scanning for OCR, etc. Customizing is done through the Scanner Button Settings interface, as explained below. -
Page 45: Starting Up The Scanner Button Settings Interface
Starting Up Scanner Button Settings Interface Before setting up scanner function buttons, follow the steps below to enable the Scanner Button Settings interface. 1. Look for the Scanner icon at the right corner of Toolbar on your Windows desktop. Click Settings to enable the Scanner Button Settings interface... -
Page 46: Customizing The Scanner Buttons
Customizing th Buttons 1. Launch ScanWizard DI. 2. Follow the procedures (steps 3 through 11) for the “Scanning Documents” section to specify your scanning requirements in the ScanWizard DI panel. 3. When you finish specifying the scanning settings, exit the ScanWizard DI. Follow the steps in “Starting Up the Scanner Button Settings Interface”... -
Page 47: How The Scanner Button Works
NOTE: 1. When you have finished the settings for the function buttons in the interface, you have to exit interface before you perform the predefined scanning task by pressing the function button on the scanner. 2. If ScanWizard DI is launched and the Main interface (AP control panel) is activated on the screen, the scanned image files will appear in the Thumbnail View window for your viewing after you perform the scanning task by pressing the function button on the scanner. -
Page 48: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning To ensure optimal performance from the your scanner, it is important to clean several critical parts of the scanner on a regular basis. The recommended cleaning cycle time would be after 3,000 to 5,000 scans. Cleaning the Scanner Glass Surfaces 1. - Page 49 NOTE: 1. Do not use any detergents, synthetic cleaning solutions, cleaning naphtha, or other solvents to clean the glass surface directly. To remove stains, use cotton swabs moistened with rubbing alcohol. 2. When you clean the ADF glass surface, watch out for two pieces of plastic sheets attached along the side of the ADF glass.
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Page 50: Cleaning The Rollers And The Separation Module Assembly
Cleaning the Rollers and the Separation Module Assembly Prolonged used of the scanner may result in accumulation of ink and other residue on the feeder’s rollers, affecting their efficiency. Clean the rollers and the Separation Module Assembly periodically to maintain performance. 1. -
Page 51: Cleaning The Sensors
Cleaning the Sensors 1. Push the Release button to open the ADF cover as shown in the graph below. ADF cover Release button 2. When the ADF cover is opened, you can find three sets of sensors (Ultrasonic Double-feed sensors, I/O sensors, and Tray sensors) locating at the inner sides of the scanner. -
Page 52: Maintenance
Maintenance The Separation Module and the Feed Roller Assembly in your scanner are designed to make document feeding smooth. After usage for a period of time, the Separation Module and Feed Rollers may become worn out, and problems such as document double-feed may occur. In this case, check either the Separation Module or the Feed Roller Assembly, and replace them if needed. - Page 53 3. The Separation Module consists of two parts: 1) Retard Pad Assembly, and 2) Retard Roller Assembly, as indicated in the graphic. To replace the old Retard Pad with a new pad, Press the two tabs at the top of the module downward with Retard Roller your fingers.
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Page 54: Replacing The Feed Roller Assembly
Replacing the Feed Roller Assembly 1. Push the Release button to open the ADF cover as shown in the graph. Locate the Feed Roller Assembly at the inner side of the scanner. ADF cover Feed Roller Assembly Release button 2. With the ADF cover opened, press the tab on the top of the roller cover with your finger to pull it out. - Page 55 3. Remove the old feed roller: Roller shaft Rotate the lever on the roller shaft down to loosen the roller. Lever Hold the lever and move the roller shaft to the left horizontally. You will see the roller is loosen from the roller shaft on the right.
- Page 56 Roller shaft 4. Insert the new feed roller into its compartment: Mount the roller with a white cap at the right of the roller into the roller shaft at the right side of the compartment. Roller shaft Hold the lever and move the roller shaft to the right horizontally.
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Page 57: Appendix
Appendix Release button Fixing Paper Jams 1. Push the Release button to open the ADF cover as shown in the graph. ADF cover 2. Pull out the jammed paper in an upward direction from the feeder. 3. Push the ADF cover back down into place until you hear a “click”... -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The green LED lighting (the SCAN/STOP button) indicates the status of the scanner. The orange LED lighting (the POWER button) stands for power and should always stay on steady when the scanner is on. All On: Ready to scan. Flashing Green: Scanning. - Page 59 6. When trying to scan, an error message appears on your screen that reads, “ADF is not ready or no paper”. Make sure there are papers in the Document Feed Tray. Make sure the top edges of papers have been inserted into the feeder. Finally, close the ADF cover and restart scanning.
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Page 60: Specifications Of Artixscan Di 5240
Specifications of ArtixScan DI 5240 Type Flatbed color scanner with built-in ADF Scanning Modes Color, grayscale, and black-and-white in a single scanning pass Input: 48-bit color/16-bit grayscale/1-bit B&W Output: 24-bit color/8-bit grayscale/1-bit B&W Optical Resolution Flatbed: 1200 dpi ADF: 600 dpi Scanning Sensor CCD (x 2) Light Source... -
Page 61: Specifications Of Artixscan Di 5250
Specifications of ArtixScan DI 5250 Type Flatbed color scanner with built-in ADF Scanning Modes Color, grayscale, and black-and-white in a single scanning pass Input: 48-bit color/16-bit grayscale/1-bit B&W Output: 24-bit color/8-bit grayscale/1-bit B&W Optical Resolution Flatbed: 1200 dpi ADF: 600 dpi Scanning Sensor CCD (x 2) Light Source... -
Page 62: Specifications Of Artixscan Di 5260
Specifications of ArtixScan DI 5260 Type Flatbed color scanner with built-in ADF Scanning Modes Color, grayscale, and black-and-white in a single scanning pass Input: 48-bit color/16-bit grayscale/1-bit B&W Output: 24-bit color/8-bit grayscale/1-bit B&W Optical Resolution Flatbed: 1200 dpi ADF: 600 dpi Scanning Sensor CCD (x 2) Light Source...
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