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Warranty The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Avision makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. Avision shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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User’s Manual Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement Part 15 The product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to 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.
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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Avision Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
User’s Manual System Requirements Windows IBM compatible PC 586, Pentium or higher Microsoft Windows 98 / 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP USB port 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1) At least 500 MB of free hard disk space At least 256 MB of system memory A CD-ROM drive...
Table of Contents Introduction ............. 1-1 Scanner Installation..........2-1 Installing the Input Paper Tray ......2-2 Installing the Output Paper Tray....2-4 Installing the Scanner Driver and Cables ..2-6 Completing Your First Scan........ 3-1 Loading Your Paper ........3-1 Verifying Your Scanner Installation ....3-3 Using the Scanner Properties Dialog Box..
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User’s Manual Maintenance ............. 7-1 Cleaning the ADF ........7-1 Cleaning the Calibration Area ......7-3 Replacing the Snap-in Pad Module ....7-4 Troubleshooting............8-1 Clearing a Paper Jam ........8-1 Questions and Answers ........8-2 Technical Service ........8-4 Specifications ............9-1...
User’s Manual 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the color sheet-fed image scanner. With this scanner, you can quickly scan documents in duplex (double-sided) mode to increase productivity. Before you install and operate the new scanner, please take a few minutes to read through this manual. It provides proper instructions for you to unpack, install, operate and maintain the scanner.
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Scanner Main Unit ADF Paper Tray ADF Output Paper Tray USB Cable Power Adapter & Power Cord Note: 1. Only use the AC adapter HEG42-240200-7L (made by HiTron) included in the machine. Using other AC adapters may damage the machine and void the warranty. The suitable power supply cord will be provided and evaluated when national approval.
User’s Manual 2. Scanner Installation Precautions Keep the scanner out of direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the sun or excessive heat may cause damage to the unit. Do not install the scanner in a humid or dusty place. Be sure to use the proper AC power source. Place the scanner securely on an even, flat surface.
2.1 Installing the Input Paper Tray Pull the ADF Release button to open the front cover. ADF Release Button Front Cover Insert the pin with a inclined plane on the right side of the Input Paper Tray to the hole on the rear of the scanner as illustrated.
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User’s Manual Use your left thumb to press the place near the pin with a inclined plane of the other side of the Input Paper Tray and then insert the pin to the hole of the scanner as illustrated. Press the place near the pin Hole...
2.2 Installing the Output Paper Tray Insert the smaller pin of the left side of the Output Paper Tray to the hole on the front of scanner as illustrated. Output Paper Tray...
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User’s Manual 2. Use your thumb to press the place near the pin of the other side of the Output Paper Tray and then insert the smaller pin to the hole on the scanner as illustrated. Press the hinge area Hole smaller...
2.3 Installing the Scanner Driver and Cables Note: The Windows system CD may be required when installing on some PC’s. To ensure your computer can identify the USB scanner, please install scanner driver first before connecting the scanner to your computer. 2.3.1 Connecting to Power Plug the small end of the power adaptor into the power jack of your scanner.
User’s Manual 2.3.2 Turning on the Scanner Press the Power Switch button on the front panel, the Power LED will flash. When it is finished and ready to scan, the LED indicator will stop flashing and become steadily on. To turn off the scanner, press the Power Switch button for about 3 seconds, the Power LED will be off.
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Contents on the installation graphic: • Install Button Manager: To use the buttons on the scanner, you need to install Button Manager. To ensure Button Manager works properly, please FIRST install Button Manager before installing the scanner driver. • Install Scanner Driver: To communicate with your scanner, you need to install the scanner driver.
User’s Manual 2.3.4 Connecting to Computer Connect the square end of the USB cable to the USB port of your scanner. Connect the rectangle end to the USB port of your computer. USB cable 2. The computer should detect a new USB device and prompt a “New Hardware Found”...
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In Windows 98SE, Windows ME, or Windows 2000, confirms that the “Search for a better driver.” is selected and click the “Next” button. In Windows XP, click the Next button to continue. When the XP certification screen appears, click Continue Anyway to complete the installation.
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User’s Manual When the Finish dialog is prompted, click the Finish button. Click “View Manual” to view or print the detailed user manual for the scanner and bundled applications respectively. Note: To uninstall the scanner driver in Windows XP or Windows 2000, be sure to keep your scanner connecting to your computer.
User’s Manual Completing Your First Scan Loading Your Paper 3.1.1 Notice on Using the ADF Before using the ADF, please make sure that your paper meets the following specifications: • Document(s) can range in size from 3.5 by 2 inches •...
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3.1.2 Placing Your Document in the Input Paper Tray Fanning Your Document Standard paper size should feed easily through the scanner. To avoid occasional paper jam when automatically feeding multiple documents, loosen the paper before loading. Document feeding Place your document with the text face down on the ADF Paper Tray.
User’s Manual Verifying Your Scanner Installation To verify if your scanner installation is correct, Avision provides you a useful test program called Avision Capture Tool. With this tool, you can perform simple scans and view the captured images. In addition, it helps you complete your scan at a rated speed.
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Actual Page Size Save File Path File Format Scan Setup Choose your desired file format from the File Format drop down list box. (Default is BMP, other choice includes TIFF, GIF, and JPEG.) Type your desired folder name and file name in the File Path box.
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User’s Manual Image Selection From the Image Selection Box, choose your desired image type for your scanned image. (Default is Front B&W) If you have a duplex scanner, choose Front and Rear to scan both sides of your document. Click OK to quit the Scanner Properties dialog box. (To learn more details about the Scanner Properties dialog box, please see the subsequent chapter, Using the Scanner Properties Dialog Box.)
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Status Bar Fit Page View Thumbnail View 11. You can view the scanned image in Fit Page ( ) or Actual Size (100%) button ( ) from the Viewing toolbars at the right side. 12. Click the Close box or Quit from the File menu to exit the Scan Validation Tool.
User’s Manual 3.1.3 A Glance of the Scanner Properties Dialog Box 1. Tab Options Choice: Image, Compression, Color Dropout, Paper, Options, Settings, Information. 2. Image Choose your image type and the side of Selection Box document you wish to scan. Options vary based on type of scanner.
User’s Manual Using the Scanner Properties Dialog Box The Scanner Properties dialog box allows you to configure the scanner’s settings. It consists of several tabbed windows each of which will be described in this chapter. The Scanner Properties dialog box...
4.1 Buttons on the Scanner Properties Dialog Box The buttons on the Scanner Properties dialog box Buttons Description Defaults Click the Defaults button, the factory default settings will be shown on each tab. Scan After all the scan settings are satisfactory, click the Scan button to start scanning your document.
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User’s Manual The following table shows the default settings: Tab name Default settings Image Image:Front B&W Binarization:Dynamic Threshold Resolution:200 dpi Invert:Blank on White Scan Source:Auto Document Feeder Threshold:None Brightness:None Contrast:None Compression None Color Dropout None Paper Cropping:Automatic Deskew:Yes Orientation:Portrait OverScan:0.00 Multifeed Detection:None Unit:Inch Options...
4.2 The Image Tab The Image tab allows you to choose the front side and (or) the rear side of your document, the type of image, and to set several basic scan settings. Note that except for the resolution, you can set individual scan settings for the front side and the rear side.
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User’s Manual 4.2.1 The Image Selection Box The Image Selection box includes the image type and document side option. If you wish to scan both the front side and the rear side of your color document, you can check both Front Color and Rear Color at the same time.
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Example 2:Scanning a two-sided color document, one in B&W(Drop Blue Color:Threshold:10, Background: 79), the other in color Side/Image Rear Front Selection Image Type Description Color Choose Color if you wish to scan a color image for your original in color. Gray Choose Gray image if your original contains actual shades of gray.
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User’s Manual 4.2.2 Other Image Options Binarization This is the process of converting a grayscale or color image to a bi-tonal image. There are several different methods of performing this conversion. Two of the options are Dynamic Threshold and Fixed Processing. Dynamic Threshold: Selecting Dynamic Threshold allows the scanner to dynamically evaluate each document...
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Threshold Used to convert a grayscale image to a bi-tonal image. The value ranges from 0 to 255. A low threshold value produces a lighter image, and can be used to subdue backgrounds and subtle, unneeded information. A high threshold value produces a darker image, and can be used to help pick up faint images.
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User’s Manual Adjusts the lightness or darkness of an Brightness image. The higher the value, the brighter the image. Drag the slider to the right or left to increase or decrease the brightness. The range is from –100 to +100. Adjusts the range between the darkest and Contrast the lightest shades in the image.
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Resolution A good control of the resolution results a good detail of an image that scans. The resolution is measured by dots per inch (dpi). Normally, the greater the dpi number, the higher the resolution and the image file size. Be aware that greater resolution takes more time to scan, and more disk space for the scanning image.
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User’s Manual Invert Reverses the brightness and the colors in the image. The default setting is Black on a White background. Reverse mode is White on a Black background. For color images, each pixel will be changed into its complementary color at the command of Invert.
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Scan Choice: Source Auto Document Feeder: Used to scan multiple pages. Flatbed: Used to scan a single page. For example, pages from newspaper clipping, paper with wrinkles or curls. Flatbed (book): Used to scan several inside pages from book. Automatic: Allow the scanner automatically set its scan source.
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User’s Manual Color Adjusts the color quality of the image so Adjustment that it comes close to that of the original. This function uses default parameters to adjust the image. Normal After Color Adjustment 4.2.3 Scanning color images The following options are available for scanning color images. Brightness Contrast Resolution...
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4.2.4 Scanning grayscale images The following options are available for scanning gray images. Brightness Contrast Resolution Invert 4.2.5 Scanning B&W images The following options are available for scanning B&W images. Binarization (Dynamic Threshold) Resolution Invert Binarization (Fix Processing) Threshold Brightness Resolution Invert 4-14...
User’s Manual 4.2.6 Editing Profiles The Scanner Properties dialog box allows you to change and save your frequently used scan settings into a profile. You can edit these profiles by renaming or deleting them. To add a new profile, 1. Customize your settings. (For example, change your resolution, image type, cropping method, scan size, or other scan settings.) 2.
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To load a profile, From the Image tab dialog box, choose your favorable profile from the “Profiles” dropdown list box. Your favorable profile will be immediately loaded and displayed on Scanner Properties dialog box. To delete a profile, From the Image tab dialog box, click “Profiles” to prompt the Edit Your Profile dialog box.
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User’s Manual To rename a profile, From the Image tab dialog box, click “Profiles” to prompt the Edit Your Profile dialog box. Choose the profile you want to rename from the dropdown list box and then click the Rename button. Enter new name for the profile.
4.3 The Compression Tab The Compression tab allows you to compress your scanned image and choose the level of compression. Bi-tonal images are normally compressed using CCITT standard called Group 4 (G4). Color and grayscale images are often compressed using JPEG technology.
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The Color Dropout Tab 4.4.1 Color Dropout Selection Color Dropout tab allows you to drop either of the red, blue, or green color in your scanned image. If your image contains red color watermark or background, choose the R (Red) channel then any red watermark or background will be removed.
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User’s Manual 4.4.2 Other Color Dropout Options Advanced Processing provides two options that can adjust your scanned image in the best optimal result. Filter This value is used to determine the color Threshold which will be dropped out. A lower value will drop more of the selected color out, while a higher value will leave more of the selected color in.
User’s Manual 4.5 The Paper Tab The Paper tab allows you to define values relating to image output (i.e., Auto Crop or not, Scan Area, OverScan, Multi-Feed Detection). The Paper tab dialog box 4-23...
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4.5.1 Cropping Cropping allows you to capture a portion of the document being scanned. Choice: Automatic, Fixed to Transport, EOP (End of Page) Detection. Options Description Automatic Automatic adjusts the cropping window according to different document sizes. Use this option for batches of mixed-sized documents.
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User’s Manual The following options are only available when Fixed to Transport is selected. X-Offset — the distance from the left end of the scanner to the left edge of the scanning area. Y-Offset — the position from the top end of the document to the top end of the scanning area.
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Example: Redefine your scan area ( x-offset: 2.25 inches;y- offset:1.13 inches) Scan Area Display window After Fixed to Original Transport The Redefined Scan Area 4-26...
User’s Manual 4.5.2 Other Paper Selection Deskew Use this option to automatically deskew a document. Note: If the skew angle is too great, some of the image may be cut off. Scan Area Choose your desired paper size with the drop-down list box. Or you may select a custom paper size by clicking the Scan Area box and then click Add to include in the choice.
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Choose “Unknown Length” if you have a batch of long page document with unknown length. Choose “Enter Length” to enter the length and width of your documents or your desired scan size on documents. This is useful when you have a batch of documents with the same scan size or a batch of same-sized documents.
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User’s Manual Example:Additional Length Detection:Set Additional Length to be 2.02 inches 2.02” 4-29...
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Ultrasonic Detection Ultrasonic Detection allows you to set overlapped document by detecting paper thickness between documents. Note: The availability of the function varies based on type of scanner. There are two options available if Multi-Feed is detected. Stop Scanning after Multi-Feed If this is selected, the scanner will stop the feeder and display the following Warning dialog box if multi-feed is detected.
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User’s Manual Sound Alarm on Multi-Feed If a wave file is added, the scanner will make a sound alarm if multi-feed is detected yet no Warning dialog box will be displayed. If “Stop Scanning after Multi-Feed” is selected, the scanner will stop the feeder.
4.5.3 Relative to Document Relative to Document: (used for batches of same-sized documents) This option allows you to crop different areas on your documents and deliver these images in B&W, Gray, or Color separately. For example, there are applications which require you to store the entire document in B&W and a part of the document in color to save storage space.
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User’s Manual Click the Preview tab to display the Preview window. A black rectangular box appears to indicate the max. scan size your have just selected. The Image The selected Selection image A black rectangular Click the Preview button to view the entire image in low resolution to correctly crop your relative scan area.
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A Cross Sign Relative Area Check the B&W image from the Image Selection box to scan the entire document. Click the Scan button to start scanning the document in two image types and sizes. (See the result in below.) The entire document in B&W The relative area in color 4-34...
User’s Manual 4.6 The Preview Tab The Preview tab allows you to preview (a low-resolution scan) your image before final scan. This preview image lets you allocate your scan area. You can choose your scan area by the “Scan Area” drop down list box or placing your cursor on the Display window and dragging it diagonally on the Display window.
4.7 The Options Tab The Options tab allows you to set following additional image processing settings. The Option tab dialog box 4-36...
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User’s Manual Flip Side Select “fanfold” to rotate the image Rotation of the reverse side to 180 degrees. This is applied to double-sided document which are viewed in portrait are sometime fed into the scanner in landscape or vice versa. Choice: Book, Fanfold.
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Rotate Image Choose the rotation angle from the drop down list if you wish to rotate your scanned image. Choice: None, 90°CW(clockwise), 90°CCW(counter clockwise), 180°. Original Rotate 90°CW Rotate Rotate 180° 90°CCW Blank Page Check if you wish to remove the Removal blank page and move the slider to the left or right to your desired...
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User’s Manual Edge Check White or Black if you wish to add white or Fill black edge on the border of your scanned image. Enter the value from 0 to 5 mm. Default value is 0. Original Edge Fill: 5mm (Black) Image Check the Mirror box if you wish to reverse the Control...
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Background This option allows you to set your scan Setting background. Choice: White Background, Black Background. *This option varies based on type of scanner and is available for the front page in the ADF (auto document feeder) only. For the rear page, only the white background is available.
User’s Manual 4.8 The Setting Tab The Setting tab allows you to set the following settings: The Setting tab dialog box Energy Saving Check the Enable Energy Saver box Control and move the slider to the right to set the amount of time to start the energy saver after your last action.
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Batch Scan •Batch Scan Setting To increase the scanning speed, the scanner first scans a few pages of your document and then sends these scanning data to the application. Therefore, during scanning, the numbers of pages been scanned on the scanner is somehow different with the numbers of pages displayed on your computer screen.
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User’s Manual Show Scanning Check and the scanning progress bar Progress will be shown during scanning. Show Warning Check to show the warning messages Message such as “ADF pad count exceeds 50,000 scans (the number varies based on type of scanner). Please replace the ADF pad and reset the pad count.”...
4.9 The Information Tab The Information tab displays the following system and scanner information. The Information tab dialog box The “Report” button: If you encounter any error message while using the scanner, click the Report button. A report.txt file (C:\AVxxx) will be generated.
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User’s Manual The “Reset Pad Count” button」: After scanning approximately 50,000 pages (the number varies based on type of scanner) through the Auto Document Feeder (ADF), the ADF pad may be worn out and you may experience problems with document feeding. In this case, it is highly recommended to replace the ADF pad with a new one.
User’s Manual 5. ISIS Interface Operation The ISIS driver operation method is similar to the TWAIN’s. Every function on the ISIS interface screen is briefly described as below: Mode: Select one of scan modes, including B&W, gray, color options. Dither: 5 halftone levels available, can be disabled. Dots per inch: Select your desired resolution.
User’s Manual Using the Buttons The following picture shows the 4 buttons and 1 function screen on the scanner. Power Switch Scan Button Cancel Button Function-Select Function Button Screen...
6.1 Installing Button Manager To use the buttons on the scanner, you need to install the Button Manager. To ensure the Button Manager work properly, please FIRST install Button Manager before installing the scanner driver. Installing the Button Manager is easy. Insert the supplied CD to your CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation of the Button Manager.
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User’s Manual The Button Panel shows the first five scanning buttons. Right-click the button (function) you wish to check. The Button Properties window appears. Click to select options or setting. The button The scan number and settings for name. the selected button.
6.3 Scanning From One Touch of the Buttons 1. Adjust the paper guide for the width of paper and load the document with their tops into the automatic document feeder. 2. Check the number on the LED screen to ensure if you are selecting the proper scan settings and destination application.
User’s Manual Maintenance Cleaning the ADF From time to time the pad assembly and feeding rollers may become contaminated with ink, toner particles or paper dust. In this case the scanner may not feed documents smoothly. If this occurs please follow the cleaning procedures to return your machine to its original state.
User’s Manual 7.2 Cleaning the Calibration Area Press the ADF Release button. Open the front cover to the left. Wet a clean lintless cloth with some isopropyl alcohol. (95%) Wipe the glass and the white area as illustrated in below from side to side to rid the dust or dirt.
7.3 Replacing the Snap-in Pad Module After scanning approximately 100,000 pages through the ADF, the pad may be worn out and you may experience problems with document feeding. In this case, it is highly recommended to replace the pad module with a new one. For ordering the pad module, please consult your nearest dealer and follow the procedure below to replace it.
User’s Manual 8. Troubleshooting 8.1 Clearing a Paper Jam In the event of a paper jam, follow the procedures below to remove the paper: Pull the ADF Release Button on the left side. Gently open the front cover to the left. Carefully pull the paper out of the ADF unit.
8.2 Questions and Answers Question: Paper becomes jammed during scanning. Answer: 1) Open the scanner front door. 2) Pull out the jammed paper carefully. 3) Close the scanner front door. Question: More than one sheet of paper are fed into the scanner.
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User’s Manual Question: Why is it my scanned image always comes out too dark? Answer: 1) Modify the Gamma setting to 1.8 for your monitor and, when printing, set Gamma to 2.2 for your printer. 2) Use the Brightness setting of the TWAIN user interface to get a brighter image.
8.3 Technical Service Before contact Avision, please prepare the following information: Scanner serial & revision number (located on the bottom of the scanner); Hardware configuration (e.g., your host CPU type, RAM size, free disk space, display card, interface card); The name and version of your scanning software application;...
User’s Manual 9. Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Model Number: FT-0807H Scanner Type: A3 sheet-fed Scanner Optical Resolution: 600 dpi * 600 dpi Scanning Modes: Black & White Gray Color ADF Capacity: Up to 100 pages...
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