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Captureboard C - 12S/C-12W User’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of the PLUS Captureboard. Please read this User’s Manual carefully before use to take full advantage of the functions of this product. After you have finished reading the manual,...
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(5) The use of a printer as the peripheral device of the PLUS Captureboard is taken to be a prerequisite; therefore, operation will not be guaranteed when the printer is used with a direct connection to a personal computer.
Table of Contents Important Safety Information ......................E-4 Package Contents ........................... E-7 Main Functions ..........................E-8 Names of the Parts .......................... E-9 Front ............................E-9 Rear ............................E-10 Changing the Height of the Unit ....................E-11 Control Panel ..........................E-12 Connecting the Power ........................
• Do not connect any AC adapter other than the dedi- does not allow any modifications or changes cated one to the unit. Doing so could result in fire or other to the unit EXCEPT those specified by PLUS accidents. Vision Corp. in this manual. Failure to comply •...
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Important Safety Information Handling the AC power adapter’s cord and plug using it near the shore of the ocean and lakes. • Damaging the power cord could lead to fire or electric • Do not set the unit in hot places exposed to direct sunlight shock.
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• The USB memory formats supported by the Captureboard are FAT, and FAT 32. There are also types of USB memo- ry that cannot be used by this unit. Check the PLUS Vision web site for types of USB memory that have been verified to work with the Captureboard.
• Dedicated eraser (with 2 spare sponges) [1] Use this to erase the drawing. • CD-ROM [1] This includes the user's manual (in PDF format) and special software for using the Captureboard (PLUS TOOLBOX). • AC power adapter (with power cord) [1] • Quick Guide [1 set]...
Main Functions Allows the projection of an image that is easy on the eyes, and the use of the dedicated markers and eraser permits direct writing and erasure on the screen sheet surface. Use of a special screen sheet allows for the projection of an image with the glare of the sheet surface due to the light of the projector being suppressed to the utmost.
Names of the Parts Front Main unit Frame cover Sheet Use the dedicated markers to draw or write on the sheet. Or, project the image of the personal computer with the projector. Control panel (See Page E-12) Printer table The printer* is placed here.
Names of the Parts Rear DC input connector Connect this with the DC plug end of the AC power adapter. (See Page E-37.) (Only connect the supplied AC power adapter; nothing else.) Personal computer (PC) dedicated USB port (Type B) Connect this with the USB port (type A) of the PC.
Names of the Parts Changing the Height of the Unit This is the height adjustment when setting up the Captureboard on the optional stand. The stand height can be adjusted to 3 levels by 100 mm. CAUTION • Please have 2 or more persons lift the Captureboard when installing it or making a height adjustment. If the unit is dropped or falls over, this could cause unforeseen injury.
Names of the Parts Control Panel When pressing a button, please press the center area (i.e., the round and protruding portion). The button may not work if it is pressed on a corner. Display window Displays the connection status between the Captureboard and the computer, the operational status of USB memory storage, and error information on a 7- segment LED.
Connecting the Power Note About the connection and the AC adapter box The AC power adapters of the captureboard and printer are stored in the AC adapter box. In this manual, "AC power plug" refers to the AC power plug of either the captureboard or the printer. If the AC power adapter is not connected or placed in the AC adapter box, see the separate "...
Setting the Time Set the captureboard's clock properly. The date and time are printed in the header/footer when printing and recorded in the file data when saving the file. Overview of the Operation Switch to “Time setting” Press the + or – button. Display the day and hour setting mode Setting mode information indicated in the display window (First 2 digits)
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Setting the Time Press the + button or the − button, select 20 (the first 2 digits of the year), and press the Print button to finalize. There will be a change to the “last 2 digits of the year” set- ting mode ( display).
Note (2) Project the image of the personal computer with • For details on operating PLUS TOOLBOX and on the projector. connecting devices, refer to the separate " Software (3) Adjust the projected image for a suitable size.
Operation Steps When used as a Copyboard Pressing the Print button outputs the content drawn on the sheet surface from the printer, and pressing the Save button stores the information in the USB memory as image data. Printing Saving to USB Memory (1) Set A4 or letter size paper.
Printing Use a printer to print out the text and drawings that has been drawn on the sheet surface. Operations and names of parts differ from printer to printer. For details of operations, see your printer’s operating instructions. Notice Images projected with a projector cannot be printed. Preparing the Printer Please check that the Captureboard and the printer have been connected.
Printing Note • Text (titles, the company name, the date, etc.) or images can be inserted in the margins at the top and bottom of the pages and the same information printed on all pages. The information at the top of the page is called the header, the information at the bottom the footer.
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Printing Press the Color button and select Color or Black & White. Color mode lamp Printing will be in color. Unlit Printing will be in black & white. Press the Print button to print. • The reading operation is performed for a one-sheet portion (while the sheet is scrolled) and the printing operation is performed.
Printing Selecting the printing density Select this when the density of the print is light. Press the Density button and select darker or standard. Density mode lamp Darker Unlit Standard Making additional copies This will print the copy of the sheet that was scrolled previously one more time.
Printing Printing in the same ratio as the sheet surface (Model C-12W) Model C-12W is the wide type Captureboard which will compress printing in the horizontal direction resulting in crowded print- ing of the A4 or LETTER size sheet; for example, a circle will become an ellipse. To print in the same aspect ratio as a drawn diagram, the compression mode will be changed (to suit the paper size according to the sheet surface image).
Notice • Images projected with a projector cannot be saved in USB memory. • For the specification of the USB memory devices compatible with this Captureboard, please go to our website at: http://www.plus-vision.com USB Memory Storage Procedure Preparation: Check that the captureboard's AC power plug is connected to a wall power outlet.
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Using USB Memory Step 3 (continued) Note • The one screen portion that is viewable will be saved in USB memory. • Saving of the portion located around the sheet surface might not be possible. Please see “Effective reading size” on Page E-9. •...
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Using USB Memory Removing the USB memory Check that the flashing rotation of the display window has changed to steady lighting and that the USB memory access indicator is not flashing, then pull the USB memory straight out. (Please see your USB memory manual for details.) Notice •...
Using USB Memory Saving Image Files to a Personal Computer, and Deleting Image Files This is an operation example of storing the image file that has been stored in USB memory on the hard disk of the personal computer, or deleting the folder when the USB memory capacity has become full. (There are various methods that can be used for saving and deleting including the use of Explorer.) See the instruction manual of your personal computer or the soft- ware that you are using for information about using a personal computer.
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Using USB Memory Deleting USB memory image files with the computer Before deleting important image files, be sure to save them on the computer (as a data backup). 1. Open “My Computer” and then open the drive icon which shows USB memory. The folder named “CB_image”...
Making the Function Settings The captureboard includes such advanced functions as the Erase Reminder function that can be set directly using the operation buttons on the captureboard. The advanced functions can also be set from the function settings in the "TOOLBOX" menu installed on a computer (See the separate "Software Operation Manual".) Basic Setting Operations •...
Making the Function Settings Table of Function Numbers, Selected Modes and Lamp Statuses When at step 2 under "Basic Setting Operations" on the previous page, display the number of the function you want to set on the display window. At step 3, check whether the lamps are lit or off as indicated for the desired mode. Function number Selected Function name...
* This driver may not work on some applications. * This driver conforms to TWAIN standard (ver. 1.9). • "PLUS TOOLBOX" dedicated software This is a utility for loading images from a computer, setting the captureboard's operating environment, making security settings, etc.
• Windows 95, 98SE/Me, NT, 2000 Server, Server 2003, and Vista (64 bit version) are not supported. Factory defaults The "Settings" menu of the "PLUS TOOLBOX" dedicated software on the included CD-ROM can be used to change the captureboard's settings.
• The settings can be changed using the protection abled by the security settings. exclusive software. For details, contact your nearby PLUS Vision sales office, dealer or store. Restrict color • Setting for disabling printing/storing in the • Can be changed in the captureboard's mode "Function Settings".
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Printer connec- • Printer connection restrictions are currently • For details, contact your nearby PLUS tion restrictions being applied. Vision sales office, dealer or store. If the problem persists, please contact your nearby PLUS Vision sales office, dealer, or store. E-33...
• Is the Captureboard connected to the PC via a USB hub? (Connect the Captureboard directly to the USB port of the PC.) * If the problem persists, please contact your nearby PLUS Vision sales office, dealer, or store. E-34...
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Troubleshooting Condition Please Check A press of the Print button does not • Check that the power cable of the printer and the printer cable are secure- result in printing. ly connected. • Check that the printer power indicator is lit. •...
Appendix Connections and Wiring Diagram b The connections and wiring diagram below is included here for checking the connections. * For connection of the captureboard and computer, see the separate "Software Operation Manual". [Captureboard and Printer Connections Diagram] Back surface To DC INPUT connector To Printer connector To USB connector...
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