Avision DF-0902H User Manual
Avision DF-0902H User Manual

Avision DF-0902H User Manual

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Regulatory model: DF-0902H
Avision Inc.

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  • Page 1 High Speed Document Scanner User's Manual Regulatory model: DF-0902H Avision Inc.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: System Requirements

    ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Avision Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. System Requirements •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction..........1-1 Installation ..........2-2 Unlocking the Shipping switch ...... 2-2 2.1.1 Unlocking the scanner ...... 2-3 2.1.2 Locking the Shipping switch....2-4 ADF Paper Chute........2-5 ADF Output Tray ........2-6 Connecting the Cables ........ 2-7 2.4.1 Connecting to Power......
  • Page 6 The Paper Tab ......... 4-27 4.5.1 Cropping ........4-28 4.5.2 Other Paper Selection ....4-31 4.5.3 Relative to Document ....4-37 The Preview Tab ........4-40 The Options Tab........4-41 The Setting Tab ........4-46 The Information Tab ......... 4-49 ISIS Interface Operation......
  • Page 7: Introduction

    User’s Manual Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the document scanner. Before you install and operate the scanner, please take a few minutes to read through this manual. It provides you with the proper instructions on how to unpack, install, operate and maintain the scanner. Figure 1-1 shows how the scanner is packed.
  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Please unpack the scanner carefully, and check the contents against the checklist. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your authorized local dealer immediately. Precautions • Keep the scanner out of direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the sun or excessive heat may cause damage to the unit.
  • Page 9: Unlocking The Scanner

    User’s Manual 2.1.1 Unlocking the scanner Carefully place the scanner in an upright position on its front. Unlock the scanner by moving the lock switch beneath the scanner to the “Unlock” position (See Figure 2-1). Gently place the scanner back to its normal position. Figure 2-1 Unlock the Shipping Switch...
  • Page 10: Locking The Shipping Switch

    2.1.2 Locking the Shipping switch Whenever you need to move the scanner to a new location it is advisable to lock the shipping switch to avoid causing damage to the scanners’ internal mechanism. Please follow the instructions below to lock the shipping switch. 1).
  • Page 11: Adf Paper Chute

    User’s Manual 2.2 ADF Paper Chute Lift the paper chute to about 45 degrees. Pull the paper-chute wire leg down to the grips on the document cover. Slightly press the paper chute to snap the wire leg into the grips on the document cover. Pull out the paper chute extension to the length you want.
  • Page 12: Adf Output Tray

    2.3 ADF Output Tray Hold the output paper tray some 30 degrees aslant as shown in Figure 2-4. Insert the three protrusions on the output paper tray to the three slots on the ADF. Release the paper tray gently. Make sure the tray is firmly attached to the ADF.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Cables

    User’s Manual 2.4 Connecting the Cables Make sure the power of scanner is off. 2.4.1 Connecting to Power Plug the small end of the power adaptor into the power jack of your scanner. Insert the other end to an appropriate power outlet.
  • Page 14: Connecting To Computer

    Choose Install Scanner Driver to install the scanner driver. 2.6 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. Cable...
  • Page 15 User’s Manual The computer should detect a new USB device and prompt a “New Hardware Found” message. In Windows XP, click the Next button to continue. When the XP certification screen appears, click Continue Anyway to complete the installation. When the Finish dialog is prompted, click the Finish button.
  • Page 16: Completing Your First Scan

    User’s Manual Completing Your First Scan ocument Loading For flatbed scanning Documents that can not be scanned using the ADF can be placed on the flatbed for scanning. (See Figure 3-1) Place the document to be scanned onto the document glass face down.
  • Page 17: Adf Scanning

    3.2 ADF Scanning Multiple documents can be fed automatically using the ADF. Refer to Figure 3-2. To prevent occasional paper jam when automatically feeding multiple documents, fan the paper before loading. Lift the balance wire. Place the documents onto the ADF paper chute in either paper side (face-down, face-up), with the leading edge in the auto feeder entrance.
  • Page 18: Verifying Your Scanner Installation

    User’s Manual erifying 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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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.)
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: A Glance Of The Scanner Properties Dialog Box

    User’s Manual 3.3.1 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.
  • Page 23: Using The Scanner Properties Dialog Box

    User’s Manual 4. Using the Scanner Prop erties 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...
  • Page 24: Buttons On 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.
  • Page 25 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...
  • Page 26: The Image Tab

    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.
  • Page 27: The Image Selection Box

    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.
  • Page 28 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 Selection Rear Front 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.
  • Page 29 User’s Manual Front/Rear Auto Color Detection: Click to automatically detect and scan the front or the rear page of your color document in color image mode. If your document is in colors, the scanner will automatically scan the document into a color image. If your document is non-color, you can choose the output to be either B&W or Gray from the Non-Color Selection option.
  • Page 30: Other Image Options

    4.2.2 Other Image Options This is the process of converting a Binarization grayscale or color image to a bi-tonal image. There are several different methods of performing this conversion. Options: Dynamic Threshold, Fixed Processing, Halftone 1~5, Error Diffusion. Dynamic Threshold: Selecting Dynamic Threshold allows the scanner to dynamically evaluate each document to determine the optimal threshold value...
  • Page 31 User’s Manual Halftone: In addition to the black and white display, Halftone can present a somehow gray shade of image by using different size of dots. Halftone image looks like the picture we have seen in the newspaper. Options include Halftone 1, Halftone 2, Halftone 3, Halftone 4, Halftone 5.
  • Page 32 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 reshold value produc a darker image, and can be used to help pick up faint images.
  • Page 33 User’s Manual Gray ocument Type: Choice: Normal, Photo, Document Three option f document type are provided when you c hoose Gray as the im age type for your scanned document. Choice Normal, Photo, Document. • Documen t: Choose Document if your original contai pure text or a mixture of text and graphic since it is an optimal se...
  • Page 34 Normal Photo Document (Threshold: 230) Normal Photo Document (Threshold: 230) 4-12...
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 esolution good control of the resolution results a ood detail of an image that scans. The esolution is measured by dots per inch dpi). Normally, the greater the dpi number, he higher the resolution and the image file ize. Be aware that greater resolution takes ore time to scan, and more disk space for he scanning image.
  • Page 37 User’s Manual Invert Revers es the brightness and the colors in the image . The default setting is Black on a White background. Reverse mode is White on a Black backgr ound. For color images, each pixel will be change d into its complementary color at the comm and of Invert.
  • Page 38 Scan Choice: Auto Document Feeder: Used to scan Source 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.
  • Page 39: Scanning Color Images

    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 op tions are available for scanning color images ghtness Contrast...
  • Page 40: Scanning Grayscale Images

    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 4-18...
  • Page 41: Editing Profiles

    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. o a d a new profile, Customize your settings.
  • Page 42 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 imme diately 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.
  • Page 43 User’s Manual To rename a profile, From the Image tab dialog box, click “Profiles” to promp the Edit Your Profile dialog box. Choose the profile you want to rename from the dropd list box and then click the Rename button. Enter new name f or the profile.
  • Page 44: The Compression Tab

    4.3 The Compression Tab The Compression tab allows you to compress your scanned imag e and choose the level of compre ssion. Bi-tonal images are normally compressed using CCITT standard called Group 4 (G4). Color and grayscale images are often compressed using JPEG technology.
  • Page 45 User’s Manual The Compression tab dialog box 4-23...
  • Page 46: The Color Dropout Tab

    4.4 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.
  • Page 47: Other Color Dropout Options

    User’s Manual 4.4.2 Other Color Dropout Options Advanced Processing provides tw o 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.
  • Page 48 ove Blue, Threshold: 20, Background: Remove Blue, Threshold: 20, Background Level: 210 4-26...
  • Page 49: The Paper Tab

    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 4-27...
  • Page 50: Cropping

    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.
  • Page 51 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-Offs et — the position fr om the top end of the documen t to the top end of the scanning area.
  • Page 52 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 4-30...
  • Page 53: Other Paper Selection

    User’s Manual 4.5.2 Other Paper Selection eskew 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 ox and then click Add to include in the choice.
  • Page 54 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.
  • Page 55 User’s Manual Example:Additional Length Detection:Set Additiona Length to be 2.02 inches 2.02” 4-33...
  • Page 56 Ultrasonic Detection Ultrasonic Detection allows y ou to set overlapped document by etecting 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.
  • Page 57 User’s Manual Clear the Multi-Fed Paper: Choice: Manual, Auto If Auto is selected, once multi-feed is detected and scanning operation is stopped, the scanner will automatically clear the ansport of the multi-fed paper. If manual is selected, once ulti-feed is detected and scanning operation is stopped, you need to manually clear the transport of the multi-fed pape Note: The availability of this option varies based on type of scanner.
  • Page 58 Multi-Feed Alarm 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 scanne will stop the feeder. If “Stop Scanning after Multi-Feed”...
  • Page 59: Relative To Document

    User’s Manual 4.5.3 Relative to Document Rela tive to Document: (used for batches of same-sized docu ments) 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 to store the entire document in B&W and a part of the docu ment in color to save storage space.
  • Page 60 Click the Preview tab to disp lay the Preview window. A black rectangular box appea rs to indicate the max. scan size your have just selected. The Image The selected Selection A black rectang ular Click the Preview button to view the entire image in low resolution to correctly crop your relative scan area.
  • Page 61 User’s Manual A Cross Sign Relative 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 4-39...
  • Page 62: The Preview Tab

    e Preview Tab The P eview tab allows you to preview (a low-resolution scan) your image before final scan. This preview image lets yo 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.
  • Page 63: The Options Tab

    User’s Manual 4.7 The Options Tab The Options tab allows yo u to set following additional image processing settings. The Option tab dialog box 4-41...
  • Page 64 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. If “Book”...
  • Page 65 User’s Manual Rotate Image Choose the rotation angle from the drop down list if you wish to rotate your scanned image. Choice: None, 90°CW(clockw ise), 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...
  • Page 66 Edge eck White or Black if you wish to add white or Fill black edge on the border of your scanned image. ter the value from 0 to 5 mm. Defa value is 0. Original Edge Fill: 5mm (Black) Image Check the Mirror box if you wish to reverse the Control right and left side of your image.
  • Page 67 User’s Manual ackgro This option allows you to set your scan ettin background. Choice: White Background, Black Backgr ound. *This option varies based on type of scanner and is available for the front page in the ADF (auto docum ent feeder) only. For the rear page, only the white background is available.
  • Page 68: The Setting Tab

    4.8 The Setti ng 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.
  • Page 69 User’s Manual Batch Scan •Batch 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.
  • Page 70 Show Scann 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 b ased on type of scanner). Please replace the ADF pad and reset the pad count.”...
  • Page 71: The Information Tab

    User’s Manual .9 The Informat on Tab The Information tab displays th e following system and scanner nformation. 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.
  • Page 72 The “Reset Pad Count” but ton」: 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 experi ence problems with document feeding. In this case, it is highly recommended to replace the ADF pad with a new one.
  • Page 73: Isis Interface Operation

    User’s Manual . ISIS Interface Operation The ISIS driver operation method is similar to the TWAIN’s. Every function on the ISIS interface screen is briefly describ as below: Mode: Select one of scan modes, including B&W, gray, co options. Dither: 5 halftone levels available, can be disabled. Dots per inch: Select your desired resolution.
  • Page 74: Maintenance

    User’s Manual aintenance Cleaning the ADF The scanner is designed to be maintenance free. However, it still needs to be cleaned occasionally to ensure optimum image quality and performance. From time to time the pad assembly and feeding rollers may become contaminated with ink, toner particles or paper dust.
  • Page 76 User’s Manual 6.2 C aning the Glass he procedures: Soak a cotton swab with some isoprophy alcohol 95%). Open the ADF unit and document cover as shown in Figure 6-2. Wipe the glass of flatbed area and ADF area by moving the swab from side to side. Close the ADF unit and docu ment cover.
  • Page 77: Replacing The Adf Snap-In Pad Module

    Replacing the ADF snap-in pad module After scanning approximately 20,000 pages through the ADF, the separation pad may be worn out and you may experience problems with document feeding. In this case, it is highly recommended to replace the pad mod ule with a new one.
  • Page 78 User’s Manual Assembling Procedure Take out the ADF pad module from the box. Hold the upper part of th e pad clamp and place it gently to the pad holder as shown in Figure 6-4. ADF Pad Figure 6-4 Install the ADF Pad...
  • Page 79: Replacing The Adf Paper Feed Roller

    .4 Replacing the ADF Paper Feed Roller Open the ADF cover. ADF cover Lift the tabs.
  • Page 80 User’s Manual Remove the paper feed roller cover. ADF roller cover Remove the paper feed roller. ADF paper feed roller...
  • Page 81 Insert the new paper feed roller by aligning the tabs into the slots and pressing the roller into pl ace. Slot Reinsert the paper feed roller cover and snap it into place. 7. Close the ADF cover.
  • Page 82: Trouble Shooting

    User’s Manual 7. Trouble shooting The scanner will automatically perform a simple self-test each time it is turned on. This will help spot major system errors in the scanner itself. When the test is initiated, the READY LED is flashing. When the test is completed, if no error occurs, the READY LED is steadily on.
  • Page 83 Question: Paper becomes jammed during scanning. Answer: a) Open the ADF unit. b) Pull out the jammed paper carefully. c) Close the ADF unit. Question: More than one sheet of paper were fed into the scanner. Answer: a) Open ADF unit. b) Remove the multi-fed sheets of paper.
  • Page 84 User’s Manual Question: When I power on the scanner, it makes noises and will not stand ready. Answer: There are two possibilities: a) You forgot to remove the shipping switc from the scanner. Please remove the shipping reta iner first. b) You did not place the scanner on a flat desktop surface.
  • Page 85 Question: The scanned image alw ays comes out to be too dark. Answer: a) Use your applicatio n to modify the Gamma setting to 2.2 and 1.8 for your printer and monitor respectively. b) Use Brightness setting from the TWAIN user inter face to get a brighter image.
  • Page 86: Paper Jam In The Adf

    User’s Manual Paper Jam in the ADF In the event of paper jam, please follow the procedures below. Open the ADF cover as shown in Figure 7-1. ii). Pull the paper out of the ADF uni t carefully. ADF Unit Docum Figure 7-1 ADF Paper Jam - Removing the Paper...
  • Page 87: Technical Service

    User’s Manual 8. Technical Service Technical support for Avision scanner is provided at Avisi Technica l Assistance Center (ATAC). Before contact with ATAC, please prepare the following information. • canner serial & revision number (located on t bottom of the scanner) •...
  • Page 88: Specifications

    User’s Manual pecifications Model Number DF-0902H canning Mode B&W Gray Color Optical 0 x 600 dpi Resolution Source Cold Cathode fluorescent lamp ADF Capacity 50 sheets Scan Area Flatbed: up to European A4 (8.5” x 11.69”) ADF: 3.7” x 5.5”(Min) ADF: 8.5”...
  • Page 89: Index

    User’s Manual Index A D dditional Length D ction, default settings, 4-28 Deskew, ADF cover, 7-5 document cover, 2-5 ADF Scanning, Document Loading, B E &W, 4-6 4-41 Edge Fill, Background Level, 4-43 Energy Saving, Background Setting, 4- balance wire, 3-2 F...
  • Page 90 Reset Pad Count, 4-47 O Reset Roller Count, 4-47 Resolution, 4-11 output paper tray, 2-6 4-40 output paper tray extension, 2- Rotate Image, 4-29 OverScan, S 4-28 Scan Area, P paper jam, 3-2, U protrusions, 2-6 Ultrasonic Detection, 4-31 R reference mark, 3-1 refit the shipping bracket, 2-4...

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