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  • Page 1 VirtualReScan 4.0 Installation Guide 10300468-000 Revision A...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2005 Kofax Image Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA. The information contained in this document is the property of Kofax Image Products, Inc. Neither receipt nor possession hereof confers or transfers any right to reproduce or disclose any part of the contents hereof, without the prior written consent of Kofax Image Products, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to Use This Guide ....... vii Introduction ............vii How this Guide is Organized .
  • Page 4 Certified Operating Systems ..........8 Certified Interfaces .
  • Page 5 Post USB/FireWire Driver Installation Procedure ..... . . 38 Verify the Scanner Connection ........40 Resolve the Found New Hardware Wizard Event .
  • Page 6 6 Removing VRS ........71 Introduction .

  • Page 7: How To Use This Guide

    How to Use This Guide Introduction This guide includes the information that you will need to successfully install and test VirtualReScan (VRS). The guide outlines the basic system requirements and gives you step-by-step procedures for installing and testing VRS. Additionally, the guide includes instructions for installing and testing an Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller on your computer.

  • Page 8: How This Guide Is Organized

    How this Guide is Organized This guide consists of the following chapters and appendices: Chapter 1 - Overview gives a synopsis of the VirtualReScan (VRS) product and outlines the requirements for running VRS. This chapter also gives an overview of Adrenaline SCSI scanner controllers and related system requirements.

  • Page 9: Related Documentation

    Appendix C - Using VC Demo gives an overview of VCDemo, a demonstration application that is included in every VRS and Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller installation. Related Documentation The VRS Installation Guide is just one piece in the VRS documentation set. Your VRS product package also includes related documentation, as outlined in this section.

  • Page 10: Training

    Training Kofax offers both classroom and computer-based training that will help you make the most of your Kofax solution. Visit the Kofax Web site at www.kofax.com for complete details about the available training options and schedules. VRS Installation Guide...

  • Page 11: Technical Support

    Technical Support For technical information about Kofax products, visit the Kofax Web site at www.kofax.com and select an appropriate option from the Support menu. The Kofax Support pages provide product-specific information, such as current revision levels, the latest drivers and software patches, online documentation and user manuals, updates to product release notes (if any), technical tips, and an extensive searchable knowledgebase.
  • Page 12 VRS Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview Introduction This guide gives you important information about installing and testing VRS, including: • System requirements that must be met to ensure a successful VRS installation. • Background information that will help you during the VRS installation process. •...

  • Page 14: Using Vrs With Your Scanner

    Using VRS with Your Scanner The VRS license categories are based on support for feature sets (VRS Standard and VRS Plus), as well as scanner throughput (pages per minute or ppm). VRS can be used with a wide range of certified scanners that accommodate different levels of throughput.

  • Page 15: Vrs Plus Features

    VRS Plus Features In addition to the standard features that are available with every VRS installation, another set of features is available to users whose license supports VRS Plus: • Automatic color detection. • Background smoothing. • Content-based rotation. • Blank page deletion. •...

  • Page 16: Vrs Scanners: Certified Vs. Non-Certified

    VRS Scanners: Certified vs. Non-Certified When a scanner is certified for VRS, it goes through a rigorous testing process during which the best default settings are identified and selected. For this reason, we recommend that you use VRS only with certified scanners. Also, Kofax Technical Support is available only for VRS-certified scanners.

  • Page 17: Vrs Component Installers

    completing the VRS installation, refer to Appendix A, Creating or Configuring a Scan Source on page 79 to create a scan source for a non-certified scanner. VRS Component Installers During the VRS installation process, you are prompted to select the name of your scanner from a list of certified scanners.

  • Page 18: Using Vrs With The Adrenaline Image Processing Engine

    Using VRS with the Adrenaline Image Processing Engine The VRS for Workgroup/Departmental Scanners license and the VRS for Production Scanners license both support the Adrenaline Image Processing Engine (AIPE), which offers image processing features such as standard bar code reading, forms recognition, line removal, and much more.

  • Page 19: Vrs System Requirements

    VRS System Requirements Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements before attempting to install VRS. Using the recommended requirements will help to assure optimal VRS performance. Minimum Requirements • Pentium 4, 1.4 GHz processor, 256 MB RAM. • Hard drive with 300 Mbytes free disk space for installation. •...

  • Page 20: Usb And Firewire Considerations

    the necessary ISIS software to control the certified scanners. For details, select the VRS Supported Configurations link from the Support pages on the Kofax Web site. USB and FireWire Considerations Some VRS scanners are supported by a USB or FireWire interface. If your scanner requires a USB or FireWire interface, there may be specific installation instructions that apply to your scanner.

  • Page 21: Installation Scenarios

    Installation Scenarios If you currently have VRS 3.5 (or later) installed, you can successfully upgrade to VRS 4.0 without removing your existing installation. If your current VRS installation is a version released prior to VRS 3.5, it is necessary to upgrade to VRS 3.5 before upgrading to VRS 4.0.

  • Page 22: Other Kofax Products

    Other Kofax Products To get the most up-to-date information about installation of Kofax products, you can use the Scanner Configurator on the Kofax Web site. The Scanner Configurator can be used to determine if a particular combination of Kofax products is recommended. The Scanner Configurator does not list installation order, however.

  • Page 23: Adrenaline Scsi Scanner Controller Requirements

    Adrenaline SCSI Scanner Controller Requirements If you are installing an Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller, it should be installed in a computer that meets the requirements outlined below. For the installation procedure, refer to Installing an Adrenaline SCSI Scanner Controller on page 55. Minimum System Requirements •...

  • Page 24: Peripheral Support

    Peripheral Support In order to be properly supported by Kofax, your scanner must be certified to work with the Adrenaline 450/650/650i SCSI scanner controller. To determine if your scanner is a certified device, use the Scanner Configurator from the Support pages on the Kofax Web site at www.kofax.com.

  • Page 25: Installing Vrs

    Chapter 2 Installing VRS Introduction This chapter explains the basic VRS installation sequence. The applicability of the steps in the sequence may vary slightly, according to your VRS license and the throughput supported by the scanner that you plan to use with VRS (refer to Table 1-1 on page 2). You can check the label on the outside of your VRS product package to verify your VRS license category.

  • Page 26: Installation Sequence

    Installation Sequence You should complete the VRS installation sequence in this order: Install the VRS software (page 15). Install the SCSI scanner controller - if applicable (page 35). Attach the scanner - if applicable (page 37). Resolve the Found New Hardware Wizard Event - if applicable (page 42). Install the scanning application (page 44).

  • Page 27: Install The Vrs Software

    Install the VRS Software This section explains how to install the VRS 4.0 software. If you currently have VRS 3.5 installed, you can successfully upgrade to VRS 4.0 without removing the existing instance of VRS. If you have an earlier VRS version, you will need to upgrade to VRS 3.5 before upgrading to VRS 4.0.
  • Page 28 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 does already exist on your computer, the installer will detect it and proceed to the next phase of the installation process. Note If Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 is installed during the VRS installation process, and you later cancel without completing the entire installation, Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 will remain intact and the VRS components will be removed.
  • Page 29 The Welcome screen will display, as shown in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1. VirtualReScan Welcome Screen Select one of the installation options that includes the VRS software: • Install VRS only. • Install VRS and an Adrenaline SCSI Controller. If you plan to install the Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller without the VRS software, you should bypass the procedure in this chapter and proceed to Chapter 4, Installing an Adrenaline SCSI Scanner Controller on page 55.
  • Page 30 The User Identification screen will appear, as shown in Figure 2-2. If you intend to install VRS in demonstration mode, you can click Next to bypass this screen. For more information, refer to Demonstration Mode on page 29. Figure 2-2. User Identification Screen Do the following: •...
  • Page 31 The Product Information screen will display, similar to Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3. Product Information Screen VRS Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 The information that you need to fill out this screen is available from a pre- printed label sheet (refer to Figure 2-4) that is included in your VRS product box. Part Number Serial Number Product Code Figure 2-4. Sample Product Information Label Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 33 The Destination Folder screen will display, similar to Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5. Destination Folder Screen The VRS installation analyzes your system for the amount of space available on the default drive and lists the Space Required and Space Available values below the destination folder information.
  • Page 34 When installing to a drive other than C:, you can verify disk space on the other drive before proceeding. To check the disk space on an alternate drive: a From the Destination Folder screen, click Disk Space. b At the screen similar to Figure 2-6, select a drive from the list. The values for available and required space will be updated on this screen and on the Destination Folder screen.
  • Page 35 The Certified Scanners screen will display, similar to Figure 2-7. Figure 2-7. Certified Scanners Screen Do one of the following: • Select your VRS-certified scanner from the list and click Next. • Select the “I will configure my scanner later” check box if you plan to download a VRS Component Installer for a VRS-certified scanner that does not appear on the list, and then click Next.
  • Page 36 Control Panel to configure the scanner to work with VRS. For more information, refer to Appendix A, Creating or Configuring a Scan Source on page 79. Note In a limited number of cases, two versions of the same scanner appear on the Certified Scanners list, with one of them designated for “non-interactive mode.”...
  • Page 37 If the message appears as shown in Figure 2-8, click “Continue Anyway” to clear the message and proceed to the next step. Figure 2-8. Windows XP Logo Compatibility Message Note If other windows are open while the installation is in progress, you may have to minimize them to access the compatibility message.
  • Page 38 11 The Activate VRS dialog box will display, similar to Figure 2-9, if your product license supports VRS Plus features. Figure 2-9. Activate VRS Dialog Box In the following cases, the Activate VRS dialog box will not display during the installation process: •...
  • Page 39 12 From the Activate VRS dialog box, you should make the following entries: a If necessary, you can update the entries in the User Identification section and the Product Identification section. If desired, select the check box if you do not want to receive Kofax product information via email.
  • Page 40 16 If applicable to your situation, proceed with the download process for a VRS Component Installer. A VRS Component Installer is required if both of the following apply: • You plan to use a VRS-certified scanner that did not appear on the scanner list presented earlier in the VRS installation process.

  • Page 41: Activating Your Vrs License After Installation

    Activating Your VRS License After Installation To be eligible for VRS product updates and technical support, you must activate the license. If you did not activate your VRS license during the installation process, you can use the procedure in this section to activate your license. Licensing VRS If you install VRS without activating the product license, VRS will run in either demonstration mode or evaluation mode and a reminder will display each time that...

  • Page 42: Evaluation Mode

    Evaluation Mode When you run VRS in evaluation mode, a reminder message appears each time that you select VRS, as shown in Figure 2-11. In this mode, VRS is fully functional for a specific number of days, as listed on the dialog box. When the evaluation period expires, VRS will switch to demonstration mode if the license has not been activated.
  • Page 43 The Activate VRS dialog box will display, similar to Figure 2-12. Figure 2-12. Activate VRS Dialog Box The User Identification and Product Identification sections may be already filled in, based on entries made during the VRS installation process. If desired, you can update the entries and select the check box if you do not want to receive Kofax product information via email.
  • Page 44 Do one of the following to enter the license code: • If you do not have a license code, click Get License Code to automatically obtain the license code from the Kofax license server. If your Internet connection is not working, you will not be able to receive the code. In that case, the Activate - No Internet Connection dialog box will display.

  • Page 45: Activating Your Vrs License Without An Internet Connection

    Activating Your VRS License Without an Internet Connection If an Internet connection is not available when you click “Get License Code” from the Activate VRS dialog box, you will have to use an alternate method to obtain the required license code. In this case, the Activate - No Internet Connection dialog box will display and list the options that are available to you.
  • Page 46 you can locate by using the path shown on the Activate - No Internet Connection dialog box. Click OK to close the Activate - No Internet Connection dialog box. Select one of the following methods to contact Kofax for the purpose of starting the VRS license activation process: •...

  • Page 47: Install The Scsi Scanner Controller

    Install the SCSI Scanner Controller This section describes how to install a SCSI scanner controller in your computer. If you will not be using a SCSI scanner controller, skip this section and proceed to Attach the Scanner on page 37. To install the SCSI scanner controller Shut down your computer and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 48 If you have Windows XP, a compatibility message will appear. Click “Continue Anyway” to clear the message and proceed to the next step. Figure 2-14. Windows XP Logo Compatibility Message Note If other windows are open while you install the SCSI scanner controller, you may need to minimize them to access the compatibility message.

  • Page 49: Attach The Scanner

    Attach the Scanner Your scanner may already be attached to your computer. If not, you can follow the procedure in this section to ensure that the scanner and computer are properly connected. Verify that you are using a Kofax-certified scanner cable. If necessary, you can select the Scanner Configurator from the Kofax Web site at www.kofax.com to verify that you have the appropriate scanner cable.

  • Page 50: Usb And Firewire Installations

    USB and FireWire Installations This section covers the general procedure for installing and configuring USB or FireWire scanners with VRS. You should also refer to the manufacturer-provided installation instructions because some scanners have unique requirements. To install and configure USB or FireWire scanners Do one of the following, as applicable: •...
  • Page 51 imaging application when paper is inserted into the automatic document feeder. For best results, disable all such device events before installing and using VRS. To disable device events From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel | Scanners and Cameras. Select your scanner from the list of installed devices, and then right-click to select Properties from the shortcut menu.

  • Page 52: Verify The Scanner Connection

    Verify the Scanner Connection Use this procedure to verify that your scanner is properly connected. To check the scanner connection status From the Windows desktop, right-click on My Computer. Select Manage. From the left pane of the Computer Management console, double-click the Device Manager icon.
  • Page 53 If your scanner appears under Imaging devices, as in Figure 2-15, it has been properly connected to your system. If your scanner is not listed as an imaging device, check the USB/FireWire cable connection or try restarting the computer. Then check again to see if the device is listed. If your scanner still is not connected, you may need to seek technical support assistance from your scanner manufacturer.

  • Page 54: Resolve The Found New Hardware Wizard Event

    Resolve the Found New Hardware Wizard Event Use the procedure in this section to resolve the Found New Hardware Wizard event that may occur after you have attached the scanner to your computer. When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, as in Figure 2-16, select to install the software automatically and then click Next.
  • Page 55 Alternatively, Windows 2000 users may use the following procedure: At the screen similar to Figure 2-16, insert the VRS installation CD in the appropriate drive, select to install the software automatically and then click Next to search for a driver. Select the option to search CD-ROM drives.

  • Page 56: Install The Scanning Application

    Install the Scanning Application Use the procedure in this section to install the scanning application that you plan to use with VRS. Note If desired, you can perform low-volume scanning with Kofax VCDemo or Scan Demo, the ImageControls-based demonstration scanning applications that are included with every VRS installation.

  • Page 57: Updating Vrs

    Updating VRS Once your VRS license is in effect, you can obtain product updates as they become available from Kofax. You can check for VRS product updates by selecting the Check for Updates function. To obtain VRS product updates Do one of the following: •...

  • Page 58: Activating The Windows Xp Look And Feel

    Activating the Windows XP Look and Feel In a Windows XP environment, the appearance of the VRS user interface is controlled by a manifest file, which is used to activate the Windows XP “look and feel.” To enable the Windows XP look and feel for the VRS user interface, you must rename the VRS manifest file to correspond to the name of the executable file for your scanning application.

  • Page 59: Testing Your Vrs Installation

    Chapter 3 Testing Your VRS Installation Introduction Once VRS is installed, it is a good idea to test your installation. You may use VRS with any scanning application that is based on ImageControls, ISIS, or TWAIN. This chapter explains how to test VRS with three sample scanning applications: VCDemo (ImageControls-based), QuickScan Pro (ISIS-based), and Microsoft Office Document Scanning (TWAIN-based).

  • Page 60: Testing Vrs With An Imagecontrols Application

    Testing VRS with an ImageControls Application VCDemo is an ImageControls-based demonstration application that ships with VRS. Follow the instructions in this section to test VRS with VCDemo, which is included automatically in every VRS installation. For more information about VCDemo, refer to Appendix C, Using VCDemo on page 91.
  • Page 61 Click OK. The VRS icon will appear in your Windows taskbar, as shown in Figure 3-2. VRS Taskbar Figure 3-2. VRS Icon in Windows Taskbar From VCDemo, select Source | Process Image, or Ctrl+I. If the scan completes successfully, you are ready to use VRS. For more information, refer to the VRS User’s Manual, which is available in PDF format from the VRS Help menu and from the VRS installation CD.

  • Page 62: Testing Vrs With An Isis Application

    Testing VRS with an ISIS Application Use this procedure to test VRS with QuickScan Pro, which is an ISIS scanning application. To select VRS from QuickScan Pro Power on your scanner and load the document that you want to scan. Turn on your computer.
  • Page 63 The VRS icon will appear in the Windows taskbar to indicate that VRS is active, similar to Figure 3-4. VRS Taskbar Figure 3-4. VRS Icon in Windows Taskbar From the Scan menu, select New Batch. The Kofax VRS ISIS interface will be launched. Once you have selected a profile and other preferences, click Scan to proceed with the scanning session.

  • Page 64: Testing Vrs With A Twain Application

    Testing VRS with a TWAIN Application Use the procedure in this section to test VRS with Microsoft Office Document Scanning, which is a TWAIN application. Note If you have Windows XP, Microsoft Office Document Scanning and Microsoft Office Document Imaging are available for testing with VRS, if you included them as part of your Microsoft Office XP installation.
  • Page 65 From the scanning interface, click Scanner to open the Choose Scanner dialog box. Figure 3-5. Choose Scanner dialog box Select the “Kofax Software VRS - TWAIN” scan source and click OK. Click Scan. When the Launching Scanner Driver dialog box displays, click OK. The Kofax VRS TWAIN interface will launch.
  • Page 66 Set your preferences in the VRS TWAIN interface and load the scanner with the document you want to scan. 10 Click Scan to proceed with the scanning session. As pages are scanned, they will appear within the Microsoft Office Document Scanning application window.

  • Page 67: Installing An Adrenaline Scsi Scanner Controller

    Chapter 4 Installing an Adrenaline SCSI Scanner Controller Introduction This chapter includes the information you will need to install and configure a Kofax Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller. (If you have a non-Kofax scanner controller, it should be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.) This is the recommended installation sequence for the Kofax Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller: Install the software (page 56).

  • Page 68: Install The Software

    Install the Software This section explains how to install the software that provides the files and drivers required by your Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller. You will need the VRS installation CD for this procedure. To install the software Close all applications on the computer where you want to install the files required for the Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller, and make sure that you are logged in as a user with Administrator permissions.
  • Page 69 Note If Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 is installed as part of the installation process, and you Cancel later without completing the installation, Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 will remain intact and the other components related to your Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller will be removed. When the Welcome screen displays, select the “Install Adrenaline SCSI Controller only”...
  • Page 70 The installer analyzes your system for the amount of space available on the default drive and lists the Space Required and Space Available values below the destination folder information. Accept the default installation folder, C:\Program Files\Kofax\Imgctls, or click Change to select another destination. Your default destination folder may differ from the one described here.
  • Page 71 There is not enough space to install the option(s). Please free up some disk space or modify your selections. In this situation, click OK to clear the message. Then click Cancel and Exit Setup from the subsequent screens to cancel the installation. Once you have created more disk space, restart the VRS installation process.
  • Page 72 The Certified Scanners screen will display, similar to Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Certified Scanners List Do one of the following: • Select your scanner from the list and click Next. • Select the “I will configure my scanner later” check box if your scanner does not appear on the list.
  • Page 73 You will be notified when the installation process is ready to begin. If you want to revise any setup preferences before proceeding with the installation, click Back to return to the previous screens. Otherwise, click Install to start the installation process. A series of update messages will appear while the installation is in progress.
  • Page 74 Note If other windows are open while the installation is in progress, you may need to minimize them to access the compatibility message. 10 You will be notified when the installation process is finished. When the notification appears, click Finish. 11 When prompted, select the option to restart your computer now, and then click Finish.

  • Page 75: Install The Scsi Scanner Controller

    Install the SCSI Scanner Controller This step gives you the instructions for installing the Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller in your computer. Precautions Follow these precautions when handling your Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller: • Keep the SCSI scanner controller in its shipping package until installation. •...
  • Page 76 Install the SCSI scanner controller in a PCI slot (refer to PCI Slot Requirements on page 11). Figure 4-6. Installing an Adrenaline SCSI Scanner Controller Secure the computer shell back into place. Power on your computer. A message may appear, notifying you that Windows has detected the new hardware and is searching for its driver.

  • Page 77: Create Or Configure A Scan Source

    Create or Configure a Scan Source A scan source associated with your Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller must be selected each time you use your scanning application. If you selected the name of your scanner from the list presented during the Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller installation process, a scan source called “XYZ Scanner without VRS”...
  • Page 78 VRS Installation Guide...

  • Page 79: Testing Your Adrenaline Scsi Scanner Controller

    Chapter 5 Testing Your Adrenaline SCSI Scanner Controller Introduction This chapter explains how to test your Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller configuration with VCDemo, an ImageControls-based demonstration application that is included with your VRS installation. VRS Installation Guide...

  • Page 80: Testing With Vcdemo

    Testing with VCDemo You can test your Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller installation with VCDemo, an ImageControls-based demonstration application that is included with your VRS installation. To start VCDemo Select Start | Programs | Kofax VRS | VCDemo. The VCDemo application will display, similar to the following: Menu bar Toolbar...
  • Page 81 If you want to scan or import images from disk, do the following: a To scan, make sure your scanner was connected and powered on before your computer was started. Select Source | Scanner, select a scanner source, and click OK. b To import images from disk, select Source | File Import.
  • Page 82 VRS Installation Guide...

  • Page 83: Removing Vrs

    Chapter 6 Removing VRS Introduction This chapter explains how to remove VRS and related components from your computer. Once you complete the procedure for removing VRS, the default profile is removed but any existing user-defined VRS profiles are left intact. If desired, you can reinstall VRS and continue to use the profiles.
  • Page 84 To remove VRS Select Start | Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs. Select “Kofax VirtualReScan 4.0” from the list of currently installed programs. Click “Change” to launch the InstallShield wizard that will be used to remove VRS and related components. Figure 6-1.
  • Page 85 You will be prompted to select individual VRS components for removal (refer to Figure 6-2). Figure 6-2. VRS Component List Select the check box next to each component that you want to remove, and then click Next. Note the following: •...
  • Page 86 • By default, the Microsoft .NET Framework component is not selected on the list. You should not select this component for removal unless you are confident that the Microsoft .NET Framework is not used by any other applications on your computer. When the Remove the Program dialog box displays, click Remove to start the removal process.
  • Page 87 Do one of the following: • Click “Yes” to deactivate your VRS license immediately. This choice is appropriate if you plan to activate the same VRS license (with the same serial number) later on another computer, or if you want to discontinue use of the VRS license that is currently active.

  • Page 88: Deactivating Your License Without An Internet Connection

    Deactivating Your License Without an Internet Connection License deactivation is typically occurs during the VRS product removal process, as described in the previous section. The license is deactivated by using the Internet connection on your computer to contact the Kofax license server. You may need to deactivate your license without an Internet connection in the following cases: •...
  • Page 89 Select one of the following: • Deactivate and save license information: Select this option to deactivate the VRS license on your computer and create a file (deactivate.txt) that you will need later when you contact Kofax to complete the deactivation process. If you select this option, a confirmation message will appear once the license has been deactivated on your local computer.
  • Page 90 VRS Installation Guide...

  • Page 91: A Creating Or Configuring A Scan Source

    Appendix A Creating or Configuring a Scan Source Introduction Each time that you start a scanning application, you select a scan source to ensure that the appropriate drivers are used during your scanning session. If you have installed VRS or an Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller, several scan sources are already available for use with your scanning application.

  • Page 92: Creating A Scan Source

    Creating a Scan Source During the VRS installation process, you are presented with a list of certified scanners. If your scanner does not appear on the list and a VRS Component Installer is not available for your scanner, you should use the procedure in this section to create a source that provides the drivers required to use the non-certified, “compatible”...
  • Page 93 When the Configured Source list displays, click Create. Refer to Figure A-1. Figure A-1. Kofax Source Manager VRS Installation Guide...
  • Page 94 The Source Properties dialog box will display, similar to Figure A-2. Figure A-2. Source Properties Dialog Box Enter and select the following: a Enter a Source Name. This name is used to reference the scanner or source device from your scanning application. You can assign any name, as long as it fits within the naming conventions of your application.
  • Page 95 For ISIS and TWAIN scanner source types, a Select Scanner dialog box will display. a Because you are not configuring a certified VRS scanner, select “Compatible.” For more information on certified versus compatible devices, refer to VRS Scanners: Certified vs. Non-Certified on page 4. b Select your scanner from the list and click OK.
  • Page 96 For import source types, click OK when the Software Import Properties dialog box displays. Figure A-5. Software Import Properties Dialog Box VRS Installation Guide...
  • Page 97 The initial Kofax Source Manager dialog box displays with the new source added to the list of Configured Sources. The newly created source will now be available from your scanning application. source Figure A-6. Kofax Source Manager - New Source Added Click Next to continue.
  • Page 98 • To display information about a source, select it from the list of Configured Sources, and then click Properties. For details, refer to the next section, Updating Source Configuration Settings on page 87. • To display advanced properties associated with options such as JPEG Compression, click Advanced.

  • Page 99: Updating Source Configuration Settings

    Updating Source Configuration Settings If desired, you can use KSM to update the properties that have been configured for an existing source. To update source configuration settings From the Windows Control Panel, launch the Kofax Source Manager (KSM) and click Next when the KSM dialog box displays. When the Configured Source list displays, select the source that you want to update and click Properties.
  • Page 100 Update the source properties as desired. Click Next to proceed to the Kofax contact information screen and then click Finish. Close the Control Panel. VRS Installation Guide...

  • Page 101: B Vrs Non-Interactive Mode

    Appendix B VRS Non-Interactive Mode Introduction During the installation process, you can set VRS to run in non-interactive mode with certain scanners. This mode is intended for users who do not wish to see the VRS user interface while scanning, even though VRS is running in the background. If you set VRS to run in non-interactive mode, you have the option of switching it back to interactive mode, as explained below.
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  • Page 103: C Using Vcdemo

    Appendix C Using VCDemo Introduction Kofax VCDemo is a demonstration application that you can use to scan images, import images, and perform image cleanup operations. VCDemo is included in every VRS and Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller installation. You can access VCDemo by selecting Start | All Programs | Kofax VRS | VCDemo.

  • Page 104: Starting Vcdemo

    Starting VCDemo To start VCDemo Select Start | Programs | Kofax VRS | VCDemo. The VCDemo application will display, similar to the following: Menu bar Toolbar Viewing area, containing two view windows Status line Figure C-1. Main Screen for VCDemo If you want to scan or import images from disk, do the following: a To scan, make sure your scanner is connected and powered on.
  • Page 105 b To import images from disk, select Source | File Import. Select an import source and click OK. If you want to display an image (a source device is not required), select File | Open. Select a file from the Open dialog box and click OK. Note A set of sample TIFF images (SAMPLE1.TIF, SAMPLE2.TIF, etc.) is installed to your installation Bin folder.

  • Page 106: Toolbar

    Toolbar You can use the buttons on the VCDemo toolbar to perform various operations. The toolbar provides quick access to some frequently used menu items. Display Scanner Properties dialog box Open file Display Bar Code Properties dialog box Save file Display Deskew Properties dialog box Open first page Process page...

  • Page 107: File Menu

    File Menu You can use the options on the File menu to perform file management tasks and to exit VCDemo. Use these options to open, close, and save images. Use these options to load or save .INI file settings. Use this option to select a write mode for a multi-page destination document.

  • Page 108: Source Menu

    Source Menu You can use the options on the Source menu to select a scanner or import source from the sources you configured with the Kofax Source Manager, process one or more images, and to set properties for the operation. Use these options to select a source.

  • Page 109: View Menu

    View Menu You can use the options on the View menu to perform various display operations, such as rotating or scaling an image. These features adjust the image for display purposes only, and do not affect the stored image. In addition to the options on the View menu, you can use the left mouse button to zoom on an image.

  • Page 110: Imaging Menu

    Imaging Menu The options on the Imaging Menu may be dimmed if you do not have the Adrenaline Image Processing Engine (AIPE), which supports image processing. If you do have AIPE installed, you can use the Imaging menu to select image processing features, such as bar code and patch code recognition, including color patch code recognition and color deskew.

  • Page 111: Help Menu

    Each of these options displays a setup dialog box for image processing and cleanup features. You can use these dialogs to enable one or more of the features and select the desired settings. Units for some of the measurements that you can select are controlled by the preferences set with the Units option on the File menu.
  • Page 112 VRS Installation Guide...

  • Page 113: Index

    Index Controllers scanner Activation Creating a scan source license Adrenaline Image Processing Engine (AIPE) Deactivation Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller license installation Demonstration mode requirements Device events testing disabling Ascent Capture Devices supported Attaching Documentation scanner Evaluation mode Certified interfaces Certified scanner controllers Certified scanners FireWire Certified vs.
  • Page 114 deactivation demonstration mode ImageControls applications evaluation mode testing with VRS Installation sequence Installing Manifest file Adrenaline SCSI scanner Microsoft .NET controller framework FireWire drivers scan application SCSI scanner controllers Non-certified scanners TWAIN drivers Non-interactive mode USB drivers VRS software Interfaces ISIS Operating systems considerations...
  • Page 115 Scan source with TWAIN applications Adrenaline scanner controller Throughput, scanner creating Training VirtualReScan TWAIN Scanner configurator considerations Scanner connection installations verifying testing applications with VRS Scanner controllers Scanner throughput Scanners Uninstalling VRS certified Updating VRS compatible Upgrading VRS non-certified USB considerations SCSI scanner controllers USB drivers Adrenaline...
  • Page 116 applications testing with ISIS applications testing with VCDemo uninstalling updating upgrading using with Microsoft Office Document Imaging using with Microsoft Office Document Scanning using with TWAIN applications VRS for Desktop Scanners VRS for Production Scanners VRS for Workgroup/Departmental Scanners VRS license categories VRS Plus features VRS Standard Windows 2000 Professional...

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