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Microtek XT3500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Document Imaging Scanner XT3500 User's Manual www.microtek.com...

  • 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

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    When you need a repair service, unplug the scanner from the power outlet and consult qualified service personnel. • When replacement parts are required, use replacement parts that are specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ....................2 FCC Compliance Statement ..............3 Safety Precautions ................4 Knowing about Your Scanner ..............7 Features of the XT3500 ..............7 Installation Requirements ..............9 Taking a Closer Look ............... 10 Front/Open View ............... 10 Rear View ................11 Initial Setup ..................12...
  • Page 6 Starting Up Scanner Button Settings Interface ........41 Customizing the Scanner Buttons ............42 How the Scanner Button Works ............43 Care and Cleaning ................44 Cleaning the Scanner Glass Surface........... 44 Appendix ...................45 Troubleshooting ................45 Specifications ................. 46 XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 7: Knowing About Your Scanner

    Knowing about Your Scanner The XT3500 is one of A4 high-speed document scanners, with 8.5" x 11.7" scan bed, 1200 dpi optical resolution, and a Hi-Speed USB interface to satisfy the requirements of office, home and SOHO users. With its high-quality CCD technology and “Zero Boundary"...
  • 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.

  • Page 9: Installation Requirements

    Pentium IV PC or higher with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port; Intel-Based Mac computer with built-in USB port • Windows 7, 10 or 11; OS X 10.10 to macOS 10.14 (ScanPotter); macOS 10.15 or later (ScanPotter v2.0 or later) XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 10: Taking A Closer Look

    Scan (F1), Copy (F2), OCR (F3). LED Indicator (Ready) Indicates that the scanner is ready to scan. Glass Surface The scan bed for placing the document to be scanned. Scanner Lid The top cover of the scanner. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Rear 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. Power Switch Turns the scanner on or off. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 12: Initial Setup

    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. Scanner Power adapter Power cord Hi-Speed USB cable Software DVD XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 13: Step 2: Installing The Software

    NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not come up automatically, double-click the following in succession: “My Computer”; the DVD-ROM icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program. 3. Click EXIT on the Microtek Software Installer screen when all the software has been installed. 4. Restart your computer.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Unlocking The Scanner

    2. Connect the power adapter to the back of the scanner. 3. 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. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 15: To The Hi-Speed Usb Cable

    5. Connect the other end of the Hi-Speed cable to the scanner’s USB port. 6. Press the power switch at the back of the scanner. When the scanner is detected by your system, the LED will be lightened up and the scanner is ready to scan. Power switch XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 16: Positioning Documents

    Then, align the inner margin of a book along the side of the glass surface of the scanner as indicated in the graphic, using the arrow printing mark on the horizontal ruler as a reference point. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 17: Scanning Scenarios

    Using ScanWizard DI ScanWizard DI is a scanning software designed by Microtek for document scanning in color, black and white, and grayscale. Its user-friendly interface enables you to easily start the scanning process. Refer to the ScanWizard DI software manual for more details.
  • Page 18 Select the image type in the Document Type as your input image type. – Select Photo to scan color prints. – Select Text to scan text. If necessary, check Remove Blank Page and Remove Punch Hole to enhance the quality of the scanned images. XT3500 User's Manual...
  • Page 19 Thumbnail View window and labeled with the file name and file format specified earlier. 13. Click the Open Folder button to locate the scanned images if you want to view. XT3500 User's Manual...
  • Page 20 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) XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 21: Scanning Documents With Barcodes

    “Barcode+Suffix” from its drop-down menu for the scanned images. 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 22 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) XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 23: Scanning A Book

    Book scan mode According to the opening direction of a book, the system offers you three choices: Left Hand Open, Right Hand Open and Upward Open. Move your cursor upon the option to highlight and select it. XT3500 User's Manual...
  • Page 24 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. XT3500 User's Manual...
  • Page 25 7. Click the Open Folder button to locate the scanned images if you want to view. 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) XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 26: Scanning Documents Automatically

    When the Normal Scan button is pressed, an “Automatic Paper Sensor” window appears on the screen. If necessary, adjust slider bars to increase/decrease the value of user settings for the “Paper Sensitively” and “Stop the Auto Scan after...”options. XT3500 User's Manual...
  • Page 27 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. Click the Open Folder button to locate the scanned images if you want to view. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 28: Scanning From Twain-Compatible Application Software

    1. Place a single-sheet document to be scanned on the scanner's glass surface. 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 29: Using Scanpotter For Scanning

    8. Click the Scan button to start scanning. When done, the scanned image will be automatically saved into the folder you assigned. 9. Click the Reveal in Folder button and then select the scanned image to view from the opened folder. XT3500 User's Manual...
  • Page 30 ScanPotter Click the Image Settings button to switch to a panel where you can use additional image correction tools (Additional Adjustment column) to improve your scanned image. Preview window Scan frame (enclosed by dotted lines) XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 31: Using Scanpotterv2.0 Or Later For Scanning

    8. Click the Scan button to start scanning. When done, the scanned image will be automatically saved into the folder you assigned. 9. Click the Show in Finder button and then select the scanned image to view from the opened folder. XT3500 User's Manual...
  • Page 32 Auto Crop button Scan Settings File Saving Settings Image Settings Preview window Scan frame (enclosed by dotted lines) XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 33: Utilizing Scanned Documents

    Thumbnail View window Selection tools If you like to select all images at one time, click the All button. 2. Click the OCR button in the Thumbnail View window to activate the OCR Settings window. XT3500 User's Manual...
  • Page 34 OCR is complete. 4. When done, click the Recognize button to perform OCR. Once OCR is complete, the converted file is sent to your chosen folder. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 35: Scanning For E-Mail

    All button. 2. Click the E-Mail button in the Thumbnail View window to activate the default E-Mail application. Then, follow instructions of the E-Mail application you are using to send out the selected image files. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 36: Scanning For Copying

    If you like to select all images at one time, click the All button. 2. Click the Print button in the Thumbnail View window to activate the Print window. 3. Specify the number of copies to be made, then click OK. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 37: Scanning To Cloud

    4. When done, click the OK button to start uploading of scanned files. Once the uploading process is complete, there will be a “cloud” mark appearing at the left corner of the image in the Thumbnail View window. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 38: Scanning As Text-To-Speech (Tts)

    “Text to Speech” window. OCR Languages: Select a language in which the original text document is written. Supported options include most common used languages in the world. XT3500 User's Manual...
  • Page 39 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. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 40: Scanner Buttons

    Scanner Buttons The XT3500 is equipped with three programmable function buttons (F1, F2, and F3) that can be customized to automate a number of predefined operations, such as scanning to a file, sending an image to your printer or e-mail account, scanning for OCR, etc.

  • Page 41: Starting Up Scanner Button Settings Interface

    Show hidden icons button 2. Locate the Scanner icon in the hidden icons box and right-click it; then, select Button Settings (or Settings) from the options menu to activate the Scanner Button Settings interface. Scanner Button Settings Interface XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 42: Customizing The Scanner Buttons

    Saves time from retyping documents into your word processor. Next, specify a file’s name, saving location, and saving format for the scanned images. When done, click the Save button to save the parameters currently used for the selected button. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 43: How The Scanner Button Works

    “Scanner Button” panel. 4. If necessary, specify new settings for each button. Follow the procedures (steps 1 through 5) for the “Customizing the Scanner Buttons” section to specify your new requirements for the buttons that you wish to redefine. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 44: Care And Cleaning

    2. Then use a soft, non-abrasive and lint-free cloth to gently wipe the glass surface area on the scanner flatbed. NOTE: Do not use any detergents, synthetic cleaning solutions, cleaning naphtha, or other solvents to clean the glass surface directly. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 45: Appendix

    Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard DI or ScanPotter software. 5. Having trouble scanning the documents. Make sure you place the document to be scanned properly on the scanner glass surface. Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard DI or ScanPotter software. XT3500 User's Manual...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Model No. 100V to 240V HAIDER HDAD38W101 Environment Operating temperature: 50° to 104°F (10° to 40°C) Relative humidity: 20% to 85% Important: Specifications, software bundles, and accessories are subject to change without notice. Not responsible for typographic errors. XT3500 User's Manual...

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