Visioneer 9650 Installation Manual

Visioneer 9650 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Visioneer 9650 Scanner Installation Guide F O R W I N D O W S...
  • Page 2 Inc. All Rights Reserved. All other products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Information is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Visioneer. The software described is furnished under a licensing agreement.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What’s in the Box ........1 The Visioneer 9650 Scanner ....... 2 What You Need .
  • Page 4 Visioneer 9650 Scanner Specifications ..... . . 52 Visioneer 9650 Scanner Parts List ......53 Index .
  • Page 5: Welcome

    ELCOME Your new Visioneer 9650 USB scanner can scan stacks of items or single items, and place their images on your computer. Warning: Do not plug in the USB cable until after you have installed the software. Carefully follow the steps and sequence described in the installation procedure beginning on page 6.
  • Page 6: The Visioneer 9650 Scanner

    9650 S ISIONEER CANNER NSTALLATION UIDE 9650 S ISIONEER CANNER Document Cover Document Pad Glass Reference Frame Paper Stop Paper Guide Extension Paper Guide Automatic Document Feeder Lock (on underside of scanner) Status Lights USB Port ADF port Power jack...
  • Page 7 Lock—Locks or unlocks the scanning head; located on the underside of the scanner. Status Lights—Shows the scanner’s status. Blinking Green light: scanner is preparing itself or the lamp is warming up. Steady Green light: the scanner is on and ready to scan. See “Troubleshooting” on page 47 for additional details.
  • Page 8: What You Need

    Note: The new USB 2.0 ports operate at higher speeds than USB 1.1 ports. If your computer is not equipped with USB 2.0 ports, you can add them with the Visioneer Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Card. Visit the Visioneer web site at www.visioneer.com for ordering information, or contact the dealer where you purchased your Visioneer 9650 USB scanner.
  • Page 9: Documentation

    OCUMENTATION Your scanner is delivered with the following documentation: Quick Install Card—abbreviated installation instructions. Visioneer 9650 Scanner Installation Guide—on the Installation CD; contains detailed installation, scanning, configuration, and maintenance information. Online Help—for the scanner, Scan Manager, and PaperPort software applications.
  • Page 10: Installing

    4. Connect the USB cable to your computer 1: A SSEMBLE THE All the components to assemble the scanner are included in the box. To assemble the scanner: 1. Remove all shipping tape from the top and bottom of the scanner. CANNER...
  • Page 11 2. Slide the locking tab on the bottom of the scanner to its unlocked position. Note: The locking tab protects the scanner’s scan head by holding it securely in position. Lock the scanner when transporting it from one location to another, but always remember to unlock it before scanning.
  • Page 12 4. Insert the Paper Guide Extension into the Paper Guide and “snap” its tabs into place. 5. Insert the Paper Stop onto the back of the scanner and slide it downward to “snap” its tabs into place. 6. Proceed to “Step 2: Connect and Power On the Scanner” to...
  • Page 13: Step 2: Connect And Power On The Scanner

    To connect the scanner and turn the power on: 1. Plug the ADF cable into the ADF port on the body of the scanner. 2. Plug the power supply into its power port on the scanner.
  • Page 14: Step 3: Install The Software

    3. Plug the power cord into the power supply and then into a wall outlet. 4. Turn on the power switch, located on the back of the scanner to the right of the power port. The status light comes on and flashes indicating that the scanner is receiving power.
  • Page 15 Note: If the CD does not automatically start, check the following: Make sure the CD drive’s door is completely shut. Click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Double-click the icon for your CD-ROM drive. In the list of files on the CD, double-click the file named START32.EXE.
  • Page 16 4. Click in the box for ScanSoft PaperPort and Scanner. If you want to also install the other software, click their boxes as well. 5. Click Install Now. 6. On the PaperPort 9.0 Welcome window, click Next. 7. On the License Agreement window, read the ScanSoft license agreement.
  • Page 17 12. On the Visioneer License Agreement window, read the license agreement. If you accept the terms, select I Agree, and click Next. 13. On the Visioneer Product Registration window, complete the required information, and then click Register. Note that the serial number of you scanner is located on the side of the scanner body.
  • Page 18: Step 4: Connect The Usb Cable

    4: C ONNECT THE Your Visioneer 9650 scanner connects to any available USB port. Check your computer’s manual for the USB port locations. Note: You do not have to shut off the power to your computer when connecting the scanner to a USB port.
  • Page 19 Note: If you have not installed the software, unplug the USB cable from the computer and install the software now. When the software installation is complete, a message tells you to connect the scanner. Your computer recognizes that a scanner is plugged into the USB port and loads the appropriate software to run the scanner.
  • Page 20: Scanning

    Scanning This section explains how to scan documents with your Visioneer 9650 scanner. OADING OCUMENTS TO Your scanner can scan a stack of documents or a single item. To load a stack of documents in the Automatic Document Feeder: 1. Unfold the Paper Guide Extension and adjust the Paper Guide for the size of paper.
  • Page 21 5 x 7 inches (12.7 x 17.8 cm). To load a single item: 1. Place the item on the scanner glass, face down. 2. Align the item with the arrow on the reference frame. 3. Close the cover.
  • Page 22: Scanning Items

    TWAIN S CANNER AND THE TANDARD Your Visioneer 9650 USB scanner uses the TWAIN standard for scanning. TWAIN is a widely recognized procedure that computers use to receive images from scanners, digital cameras, and other digital devices. The PaperPort software application that you received with your scanner uses the TWAIN standard, and this guide shows how to scan with it.
  • Page 23: Scanning From Windows 98Se, Me, 2000, Or Xp

    CANNING FROM INDOWS The instructions in this section are for scanning with the TWAIN software on computers running Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP. If your computer is running Windows ME or XP and you want to use the WIA software, see “Scanning from Windows ME or XP” on page 38. To scan an item: 1.
  • Page 24 Scan pane Click this Scan button to display the Scan Manager 4. From the Scanner drop-down list, select your Visioneer 9650 V1.10 scanner, if it’s not already selected. 5. In the “Scan what?” section, choose to scan a Document or Photograph.
  • Page 25 10. If you want to see what the scanned image will look like before scanning its final image, click the Preview button. The scanner scans a preview of the item and displays it in the Scan Manager. You can now use the options on the Scan Manager to fine-tune the image.
  • Page 26 12. When you are satisfied with the preview image, click Scan. If the Single page items check box is selected on the PaperPort desktop, the item appears as a thumbnail on the desktop. 13. If the Single page items check box is not selected, thumbnails do not appear until you indicate the scanning job is finished.
  • Page 27 INGLE TEMS HECK The Single page items check box provides the option to add additional items to a scanning job and scan double-sided items. If the check box is selected, scanned items immediately appear on the PaperPort desktop. If the check box is not selected (this is the default), the following message box appears when you close the Scan Manager.
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Image With The Scan Manager

    9650 S ISIONEER CANNER NSTALLATION UIDE DJUSTING THE MAGE WITH THE ANAGER The Scan Manager has a wide variety of options to adjust your scanned images. Using those options you can produce the best possible scan of your documents, color photos, magazine articles, business cards, or any other items you scan.
  • Page 29 fine artwork. Click the Resolution drop-down menu and select the resolution for the item. The resolution settings on your Visioneer 9650 scanner range from 50 dpi to 1200 dpi.
  • Page 30: And Contrast

    RIGHTNESS AND Sometimes an item is scanned with the brightness and contrast set to be too light or too dark. For example, a note written with a light pencil may need to be scanned darker to improve legibility. Brightness refers to the lightness or darkness of the image. Contrast is the range between the darkest and lightest portions of the image.
  • Page 31 REVIEW The item you’re scanning may not fill the scanner glass. In that case you can preview the item and use the Preview Auto-Area button to automatically set the size of the scanned image. Click the Preview Auto-Area button to let the Scan Manager automatically determine the size of the item being previewed.
  • Page 32: Manually Setting The Scan Area

    ANUALLY You can manually adjust the output area to scan specific sections of an image. For example, if you’re scanning a photograph and want to focus on one section, manually setting the output size removes the rest of the photograph from the final scanned image. Move pointer Manually set scan area Resize pointer...
  • Page 33 Here’s a sample of a manually selected output area: This is the area manually selected for scanning. ANUALLY ETTING THE The output dimensions at the bottom of the Scan Manager show the Width and Length of the scan area. You can set the area by typing numbers into those boxes.
  • Page 34: Reversing The Image

    9650 S ISIONEER CANNER NSTALLATION UIDE EVERSING THE MAGE The Scan Manager has an Invert button and a Mirror button for reversing the scanned image. Invert Mirror Invert reverses the black and whites or the colors of an image. Mirroring flips the image 180 degrees.
  • Page 35: Adjusting Color And Gray Images

    Scans of patterns or dots sometimes have a distorted or wavy appearance. The scanner scans the item to compensate for the patterns and dots, and produces a clearer image. The scanning may slow down a bit when this option is selected.
  • Page 36 final scanned image. HARPEN MAGE Sharpness determines the amount of blur in an image. Your scanner can sharpen an original blurred image by adjusting the blurry edges in sections of the image. To sharpen an image: 1.
  • Page 37: Adjusting Color Settings

    MAGE WITH THE ANAGER EVEL Your scanner can analyze a color image to automatically determine the best settings to match the colors of the original image. Click this button to let the scanner automatically adjust the color settings. Original Image...
  • Page 38 IGHLIGHT HADOW EVELS Images have light and dark areas. The highlight is the lightest spot on an image; shadow is the darkest spot. The range of colors between the highlight and shadow determines the range of colors of the image. Using the Highlight/Shadow Levels features, however, you can extend the original range of colors between the highlight and shadow to reveal more details in the midrange colors.
  • Page 39 3. Enter new settings in the boxes for the three levels, or drag the small triangles at the bottom of the histogram. As you change the settings, the histogram changes to reflect the new levels. 4. Click Preview to see the effect of the new settings on the preview image.
  • Page 40 2. From the Channel drop-down menu, choose RGB to adjust the gamma of all the channels together, or choose a single channel if available. 3. Drag the line up or down to set a new gamma. The input and output values represent values on the horizontal and vertical axes for the new gamma setting.
  • Page 41 Each color is paired with its complementary color, so as you drag a triangle you are increasing a color while decreasing its complementary color. 3. Click Preview to see the effect of the new settings on the preview image. 4. Click Reset to reset the levels to their original values. 5.
  • Page 42: Scanning From Windows Me Or Xp

    INDOWS If your computer is running the Windows ME or XP operating system, you have a choice of scanning using the TWAIN-compliant Visioneer Scan Manager software as just described (see “Scanning from Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP” on page 19) or scanning using the Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) standard as described below.
  • Page 43 finished. 8. Click the Scan button on the Scan pane. The Scan using Visioneer 9650 window opens. Use this window to select scanning options and start the scanner. 9. From the Paper Source drop-down list, select Flatbed or Document Feeder (if you are going to use the ADF).
  • Page 44 Note: If you preview when scanning a stack of documents, the first page of the stack feeds through the ADF for the preview. After adjusting the scanner settings, replace that page on the stack so it is scanned with the rest of the pages.
  • Page 45 You can select new settings before you scan an item to fine tune exactly how you want to scan a particular item. To select the scanner settings before you scan: 1. On the scan window, click Adjust the quality of the scanned picture.
  • Page 46 9650 S ISIONEER CANNER NSTALLATION UIDE Brightness and Contrast—Drag the sliders to the right or left to adjust the brightness and contrast of the scanned image. The Contrast setting does not apply to the setting Black and White picture or text.
  • Page 47: Maintenance

    LEARING APER If your scanner stops scanning due to a paper jam in the Automatic Document Feeder, a warning dialog box appears after a few moments. To clear a paper jam: 1. Open the Automatic Document Feeder cover.
  • Page 48: Care And Maintenance

    LASS Scanning items that have excessive amounts of dirt or dust may dirty the glass. To ensure the best quality scanned item, wipe the scanner glass with a soft clean cloth to rid the glass of dust or other debris.
  • Page 49: Replacing The Adf Pad Assembly

    Problems with documents feeding into the ADF is an indication that the pad spring may be wearing out. You received a replacement pad in the original scanner box, and you can also order a new one. See the “Visioneer 9650 Scanner Parts List” on page 53 for ordering information.
  • Page 50 9650 S ISIONEER CANNER NSTALLATION UIDE To replace the ADF Pad assembly: 1. Open the ADF cover. 2. Squeeze the plastic clamps that hold the pad assembly in place and lift the pad up and out 3. Reverse the procedure to replace the new pad into its slots.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Readme file, and the scanner still has problems, you may have a malfunctioning scanner. Please see the technical support card that you received with your scanner for technical assistance telephone numbers. Also visit our web site at www.visioneer.com for additional technical information. Problem: The scanner won’t scan. What’s wrong? Check for one of these possible problems: •...
  • Page 52 Problem: If the USB cable is disconnected during a scan, the scanner does not reconnect when the USB cable is plugged back in. • Unplug the power cable from the scanner, and then plug it back in. • If the scanner does not reconnect: 1.
  • Page 53 Problem: The status light is blinking what does this mean? The status light indicates the current state of the scanner. Descriptions of the most common patterns are listed below. Contact Visioneer Technical Support if you experience a different blinking pattern.
  • Page 54: How To Uninstall Your Scanner

    OW TO NINSTALL To uninstall the Visioneer 9650 scanner, remove the scanner software first, and then remove PaperPort, or other scanner software. 1: U NINSTALLING THE 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  • Page 55: Step 2: Uninstalling The Paperport Software

    2: U NINSTALLING THE To uninstall PaperPort 9.0 from Windows 98SE or ME: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. On the Add/Remove Programs Properties window, select the Install/Uninstall tab.
  • Page 56: Visioneer 9650 Scanner Specifications

    9650 S ISIONEER CANNER Bit depth Scanning resolution Maximum item sizes ADF scanning speed Light source Interface Scanner dimensions Height Width Length Weight Operating temperature Relative humidity Power supply Input voltage/frequency Output voltage/watt Power consumption Safety and agency certifications UL, C–UL, TUV/GS, FCC Class B, CE...
  • Page 57: Visioneer 9650 Scanner Parts List

    9650 S ISIONEER CANNER Please use the following part names and numbers when ordering replacements for your Visioneer 9650 scanner. Part Name Paperguide assembly Paperguide extension Paper stopper assembly ADF Pad assembly AC Power Cord Power supply ARTS Part Number...
  • Page 58 9650 S ISIONEER CANNER NSTALLATION UIDE...
  • Page 59: Index

    I N D E X Numerics 24-bit color 8-bit gray ADF 3, ADF cable ADF pad replacement ADF port ADF, cleaning adjust scan amber status light auto level scan Automatic Document Feeder bit depth brightness 24, other software starting manually CD-ROM drive color auto levels...
  • Page 60 TWAIN standard uninstall USB port Visioneer Web site wavy appearance Web site for help WIA Advanced Properties WIA scan adjust WIA standard width to length ratio Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP...

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