Microtek ArtixScan 2020 Getting To Know Manual

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Getting to Know Your
The ArtixScanDI 2020 is a 48-bit
color document scanner with an
attached Automatic Document
Feeder (ADF) feature, holding up
to 100 sheets of paper for
unattended scanning.
Supporting both ISIS and
TWAIN, the ArtixScanDI 2020
offers 600-dpi optical resolution
and duplex document scanning.
Supplement
ArtixScanDI 2020 features, scenarios, and information
Contents
Getting to Know Your ArtixScanDI 2020 ................................................ 1
Features of the ArtixScanDI 2020 ............................................................ 2
Taking a Closer Look ................................................................................. 3
Positioning Your Documents ................................................................... 4
Scanning Scenarios ................................................................................... 5
A. Scanning a Single-sheet Document ......................................... 6
B. Scanning a Stack of Documents ................................................ 8
C. Scanning Multiple Frames ......................................................... 10
D. Scanning for Archiving .............................................................. 12
E. Scanning for Copying ................................................................. 13
F. Scanning for OCR ......................................................................... 14
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................... 15
Cleaning the Scanner Glass .......................................................... 15
Cleaning the Mylar Cartridge ......................................................... 15
Cleaning the Rollers ........................................................................ 16
Cleaning the Inner Glass Surface............................................... 18
Maintenance .............................................................................................. 19
Replacing the Rubber Pad ............................................................. 19
Replacing the Feed-Roller Assembly .......................................... .20
Specifications ........................................................................................... 21
System Requirements ............................................................................. 21
FCC Compliance Statement .................................................................... 22
Copyright © 2005 Microtek International, Inc. http://www.microtek.com
I49-4000 A, December 2005

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning the Inner Glass Surface... 18 Maintenance ... 19 Replacing the Rubber Pad ... 19 Replacing the Feed-Roller Assembly ..20 Specifications ... 21 System Requirements ... 21 FCC Compliance Statement ... 22 Copyright © 2005 Microtek International, Inc. http://www.microtek.com I49-4000 A, December 2005...
  • Page 2: Artixscandi 2020

    Note: If your application does not support ISIS, use a TWAIN application for the ArtixScanDI 2020. • Microtek ScanWizardDI scanning software — Supporting both ISIS and TWAIN, ScanWizardDI also features full document scanning tools and on-screen proofing. Its multi-scanning area and preview option allow you to obtain quick scans in the preview window.
  • Page 3: Taking A Closer Look

    Taking a Closer Look Horizontal Ruler Vertical Ruler Output Tray Extender Feed Tray Extender Document Output Tray Scanner Lid (ADF) Rear Glass Surface Front Glass Surface (for single-sheet document scanning) Document Feed Tray (for high-volume, duplex document scanning) ArtixScanDI 2020 Supplement...
  • Page 4: Positioning Your Documents

    To position a single-sheet document (such as a single photograph or a page from a book): Raise the scanner lid, and place the document to be scanned face down on the scanner glass surface. Place the top end of the document towards the back of the scanner, then lower the scanner lid on the scanner glass surface.
  • Page 5: Scanning Scenarios

    Scanning Scenarios The following pages provide various scenarios for scanning with the ArtixScanDI 2020, including the following: • Scanning a single-sheet document. This scenario can also be your first scan in order to familiarize yourself with scanning basics. • Scanning a stack of documents. This scenario utilizes the ADF to scan a stack of documents.
  • Page 6: Scanning A Single-Sheet Document

    A. Scanning a Single-sheet Document 1. Place the single-sheet document to be scanned on either the scanner glass surface or on the ADF’s Document Feed Tray. Warning: • Do not place photo paper or fragile sheets of paper on the feed tray, as doing •...
  • Page 7 5. Click the Scan Frame tool button to adjust the size of the scan frame (enclosed within the red dotted lines and labeled with the tag “Main”). Drag on the edge or corner of the scan frame to resize the scan frame. 6.
  • Page 8: Scanning A Stack Of Documents

    • Do not place photo paper or fragile sheets of paper on the feed tray, as doing this will damage the original photo or fragile sheet during the feeding process. Always place frail originals on the scanner glass surface and choose “Flatbed” as your Scan Source.
  • Page 9 5. If necessary, adjust image quality by using the image correction tools. 6. Click the Scan or Scan To button to start multiple, automatic scanning. If ScanWizardDI is launched from an image-editing program, the scanned image is delivered after the scan to your application, where the image can be saved, printed, or modified further.
  • Page 10: Scanning Multiple Frames

    C. Scanning Multiple Scan Frames 1. Place the single-sheet color print to be scanned on either the scanner glass surface or on the ADF’s Document Feed Tray. 2. Launch ScanWizardDI (either as a stand-alone by clicking the program icon, or by using the “File-Import”...
  • Page 11 a) Click the Create Subframe tool button. Move the mouse pointer to the drawing picture area, then drag to create a rectangle and enclose the picture area. b) Select Line Art in the Attribute as your image type for the selected scan frame. c) If necessary, adjust image quality by using the image correction tools.
  • Page 12: Scanning For Archiving

    D. Scanning for Archiving The archiving function allows the scanner to scan documents for recording purposes. For instance, an image “record” can be kept of a multiple-page legal document or of important documents, such as birth certificates and tax records.
  • Page 13: Scanning For Copying

    E. Scanning for Copying The copy function allows the scanner work like a copier with your printer, with documents printed successively without interruption. This lets you transform your scanner and printer into a convenient copy station. 1. Place the documents to be scanned on the ADF's Document Feed Tray.
  • Page 14: Scanning For Ocr

    F . Scanning for OCR The OCR (Optical Character Recognition) function allows the scanner to convert a scanned document into text that can be edited from any word processing application. 1. Place the documents with text to be scanned on the ADF's Document Feed Tray.
  • Page 15: Care And Cleaning

    Cleaning the Mylar Cartridge Use the same kind of cloth for cleaning the scanner glass surface to clean the black Mylar cartridge located at the bottom of the ADF. Clean the rear and front...
  • Page 16: Cleaning The Rollers

    Cleaning the Rollers Prolonged used of the ADF may result in accumulation of ink and other residue on the feeder’s rollers, affecting their efficiency. Clean the rollers periodically to maintain performance. Note: Rollers are found in two areas of the ArtixScanDI 2020: Directly under the ADF cover, and under the Document Feed Tray..
  • Page 17 2. Clean the rollers with a lint-free cloth or a swab moistened with water, as shown in the graphic below. To clean the rollers under the Document Feed Tray: 1. Push the button at the top of the ADF, then lift the Document Feed Tray along with the ADF cover.
  • Page 18: Cleaning The Inner Glass Surface

    Cleaning the ADF Glass Surface 1. Push the button at the top of the ADF, then lift the Document Feed Tray along with the ADF cover. 2. Using a soft and non-abrasive, lint-free cloth, clean the inner glass surface of the ADF gently and carefully.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    8 to 24 lbs. A white rubber pad is also included with your scanner package for use with scanning paper that weigh from 16 to 30 lbs. The recommended replacement point for both rubber pads is approximately 30,000 sheets.
  • Page 20: Replacing The Feed-Roller Assembly

    Replacing the Feed-Roller Assembly 1. Press the button at the top of the ADF, then move the cover of the feeder up to see the feed-roller assembly, as indicated in the graphic below. Feed-Roller Assembly 2. With the cover fully opened, loosen the screw on the cover with a screwdriver, and pull out the feed-roller assembly carefully.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specifications Type Desktop color ADF scanner with flatbed Scanning modes Color, grayscale, and black-and-white in a single scanning pass 48-bit color input (Approx. 281 trillion colors) 16-bit grayscale (Approx. 65,536 shades of gray) Resolution 600 x 1200 dpi Scanning speed Simplex: 20 ppm;...
  • Page 22: Fcc Compliance Statement

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: A shielded Hi-Speed USB interface cable with ferrite core installed on the scanner connector end must be used with this equipment. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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