Table of Contents ....................1 NTRODUCTION How to Use This Guide ..................... 1 A Note about Icons ....................2 Safety Precautions....................2 System Requirements....................3 Box Contents ......................3 Scanner Overview..................... 4 I. I ..............5 HAPTER NSTALLING THE CANNER Software Installation Requirements................
Introduction Welcome to the world of Plustek scanners – the ultimate in computer imaging. Your new scanner will improve the professionalism of your day-to-day computing tasks by allowing you to input images and electronic text into your computer system. Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.
A Note about Icons This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special attention. A procedure that must be followed carefully to prevent injury, or accidents. Warning Instructions that are important to remember and may prevent mistakes.
System Requirements Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz processor DVD-ROM Drive One available USB 2.0 Port 1GB RAM (2GB or higher recommended) 2GB free HDD space (3GB or larger recommended) Operating System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 Box Contents 1.
Scanner Overview 1. USB port: It connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included USB cable. 2. Page feed slot: Feed the document into the scanner from this direction. You can feel the document being grabbed by the scanner. 3.
Chapter I. Installing the Scanner Before installing your scanner, please verify that you have all of the proper components. A list of the package contents is provided in the Box Contents section of this guide. Software Installation Requirements Your scanner comes with the OCR software (ABBYY FineReader Sprint), business card recognition software (NewSoft Presto! BizCard), the scanner’s driver and DocAction.
Installing and Setting up the Scanner Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the Plustek scanner. Step 1. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer 1. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port of the scanner.
Step 2. Installing the Software 1. If the USB components on your computer are functioning correctly, they will automatically detect the scanner causing the “Add New Hardware Wizard” or “Found New Hardware Wizard” to be launched. Note: If your computer was off when you connected the scanner, the “Add New Hardware Wizard”...
After the software is installed, you will be prompted to perform the scanner calibration. 6. Insert the special calibration sheet, included with the scanner, face up into the page feed of the scanner. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the scanner calibration. 8.
2. Do one of the following to open the Button Configuration window: Double-click the DocAction icon in the Windows system tray. Right-click the DocAction icon in the Windows system tray, and then choose Button Configuration… in the pop-up menu that opens. 3.
Chapter II. Usage and Maintenance Operating the Scanner Your scanner accepts documents as small as business cards and as large as 4”x6” photographs. However, some software programs have limitations as to the information they can handle. The capacity of the computer’s memory and free space on your hard drive can also limit the physical size of the document that you scan.
The DocAction program, seamlessly integrating the operation of your scanner with your computer and other peripherals, provides a quick and convenient way to perform various scanning functions. With DocAction, you don't need to adjust settings every time you scan. Simply press any button on the scanner's front panel or click any scanning menu item of DocAction on the screen.
3. Press the SCAN button on the scanner. The scanning starts immediately. 4. If you have the “Continuous Scan” option checked, follow the on-screen instructions to insert another document or image until you have scanned all. 5. When the scan completes, the scanned images will be sent to the business card recognition software.
Scanning via TWAIN Interface The TWAIN program is a very important piece of software that comes with your scanner. This program acts as an interface between the scanner hardware and the image-editing software you are using to view and edit images. The TWAIN program allows you to adjust a number of settings to define the quality of the scanned image.
4. Adjust the scanning settings (Paper Size: Automatic Size, Resolution: 300). 5. Load one business card. 6. Click the Scan button. 7. The scanned images are displayed in the Presto! BizCard main window, and you may proceed OCR to convert images into editable text formats. Click the Help button within the TWAIN window for more information about the settings.
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Configure Button Settings Before performing your first scan via scanner buttons, you are recommended to configure the button settings to your needs and preferences first. There are two ways to configure or view the button settings of DocAction: Double-click the icon in the Windows system tray.
2. Do one of the following to start scanning: Press the button from the scanner's panel. Right-click the icon in the Windows system tray, and then choose Execute in the pop-up menu that opens. Click the desired button function item in the pop-up menu.
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2. Check current button settings by viewing the Button Configuration window. If needed, you may also modify settings to meet your current needs. 3. Double-clicking the desired icon in the left side of the DocAction window. The scanner starts to scan immediately and carry out the corresponding action according to settings you have set up in the Button Configuration window.
Status Indicator The green LED indicator (located beside Custom Button) indicates the status of the scanner, as described below: Light Status The scanner is connected with the computer, ready to scan images. Flashing The scanner is busy scanning. The scanner is off, either because of disconnection with the computer, or because the computer being turned off.
Please insert the special calibration sheet included with the scanner. Alternatively you may also use any plain white sheet of paper sized in A6 (105 x 148 mm) instead; however, the calibration effect may be less good than the special Attention calibration sheet.
Do use the cleaning paper included in our package box. Remember to replace the cleaning paper in a safe and clean place when you finish using it. Do not use anything other than our cleaning paper to Attention clean your scanner.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Scanning Problems Most problems are easily solved, and some of the most common questions and their recommended solutions are listed below. Symptom: After following the installation instructions, my computer cannot find the scanner. Cause 1: Your software may have not been successfully installed. Solution 1: Please insert the DVD-ROM and reinstall the scanner software.
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Symptom: The scanner scans very slowly. Cause 1: You are running other applications in the background. Solution1: Close all the other applications that are running in the background. Cause 2: You are scanning at a high resolution (DPI). Solution 2: Reduce the resolution.
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Symptom: The scanned image takes too long to be sent with an email message. Cause1: The image was scanned at a high resolution or is physically large. Solution1: Scan at a lower resolution (DPI). Cause 2: The Internet might be congested. Solution 2: Try sending the message at a later time.
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Solution 1: Make sure the document or photo is properly inserted into the page feed of the scanner. Solution 2: The paper may be too think or too thick. Cause 2: The thickness of the paper is out of scanner specifications. Symptom: The document or photo got jammed while getting fed into the scanner.
If you encounter problems with your scanner, please review the installation instructions and troubleshooting suggestions contained in this guide. Visit our website www.plustek.com for more customer service information. To avoid delays, please have the following information available: Scanner name and model number ...
Statement of Limited Warranty This Statement of Limited Warranty applies only to the options you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from an authorized reseller. The manufacturer warranty includes all parts and labor, and is not valid without the receipt of original purchase.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. FCC Radio Frequency Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
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