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Microtek ArtixScan1200DF User Manual

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  • Page 1 Document Imaging Scanner ArtixScan 1200DF User's Manual www.microtek.com...

  • Page 2: Preface

    The contents of this manual have been checked carefully for accuracy, and every effort has been made to ensure that there are no errors. However, Microtek makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to the contents without prior warning.

  • Page 3: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment (Model: MRS-1200DF) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Before using your scanner, read the following safety guides carefully, which detail the proper operation of the scanner and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment. Power Source and AC Power Cord: • Use a power source only with a power rating specified on the marking label. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ....................2 FCC Compliance Statement ..............3 Safety Precautions ................4 Knowing about Your Scanner .............. 7 Features of the ArtixScan 1200DF ............ 7 Installation Requirements ..............9 Taking a Closer Look ..............10 Top/Rear/Side View ..............10 Front/Open View ..............
  • Page 6 Customizing the Function Buttons ..........38 Care and Cleaning ................40 Cleaning the Scanner Glass Surfaces ..........40 Cleaning the Rollers ............... 41 Maintenance ..................42 Replacing the Rubber Pad ............... 42 Appendix ..................43 Fixing Paper Jams ................. 43 Troubleshooting ................

  • Page 7: Knowing About Your Scanner

    • New and Advanced Microtek ScanWizard DI software — All-in-one control panel offers a host of features and image adjustment controls. Supporting the TWAIN driver, ScanWizard DI also features full document scanning tools and on-screen proofing.
  • Page 8 – Smart Document Enhancement — With this feature, the scanner automatically brings out and improves readability of text and removes unwanted background color (i.e., green, red, or blue) in/from a document that includes multi image elements. – Barcode Separator — With this feature, you can batch scan documents without starting and stopping each time a new file begins by using barcode numbers on the documents.

  • Page 9: Installation Requirements

    Installation Requirements In order to use your ArtixScan 1200DF, your computer must satisfy the following system requirements: • CD/DVD-ROM drive (for installing software) • Color display with 24-bit color output capability • 512 MB RAM or more (1 GB RAM recommended) •...

  • Page 10: Taking A Closer Look

    Taking a Closer Look Top/Rear/Side View Names of Parts Functions of Parts Tray Flap Used to open the feed tray to load documents. Guide Arm Slides to hold a stack of documents. Document Output Tray Stores a stack of documents which have been scanned. Tray Extender Used to extend the length of the Document Feed Tray.

  • Page 11: Front/Open View

    Front/Open View Names of Parts Functions of Parts ADF (Scan Lid) Automatic Document Feeder. Scan Sensor Area Cover Used to cover the scan sensor and rollers. Glass Surface For flatbed scanning of a single-sheet document. Horizontal Ruler Used to measure the width of a scanned document. Programmable Function Buttons Allows users to customize the buttons to perform their preferred functions via software settings.

  • Page 12: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Following the Four Easy Steps After unpacking your scanner package, you should see four yellow stickers, which are marked from Step 1 to Step 4 and are placed on your scanner contents. Follow the steps in order for a quick and easy installation process. Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents After unpacking your scanner package, please check for the major components listed below.

  • Page 13: Step 2: Installing The Software

    After you finish the installation of software, if you found that the installed drivers and software cannot run your product or your computer system properly later, please go to the Microtek Download Service site at ww7.microtek.com.tw/service.php to download and install any updates you may require.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Unlocking The Scanner

    Step 3: Unlocking the Scanner 1. Remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker from your scanner. 2. When the scanner is powered off, tilt the front right corner of the scanner to see the locking switch at the bottom. 3. Push the locking switch to the position as indicated in the graphic, with the icon on the lock showing as “unlocked”.

  • Page 15: To The Hi-Speed Usb Cable

    To the Hi-Speed USB Cable 4. Connect one end of the Hi-Speed USB cable to your computer. 5. Connect the other end of the Hi-Speed USB cable to the scanner’s USB port. 6. Turn the the power switch at the back of your scanner to “On”, and wait for the light to stop blinking and stay on steady.

  • Page 16: Positioning Documents

    Positioning Documents Into the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) This section shows you how to position a single-sheet document, as well as a stack of documents, into the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder). 1. Raise the Scanner Lid, and remove the ADF's protective film from the cover of the scan area.
  • Page 17 Please refer to the section as below for the detail. • The document feeder is not designed for scanning photos; doing so may damage your originals. Microtek accepts no responsibility for damage that may arise from misuse of equipment. •...

  • Page 18: On The Flatbed

    On the Flatbed This section shows you how to position a single-sheet document, such as a single photograph or a page from a book, on the flatbed: 1. Raise the scanner lid, and place the document to be scanned face down on the scanner glass surface.

  • Page 19: Scanning Documents

    Scanning Documents Using ScanWizard DI ScanWizard DI is a scanning software designed by Microtek for document scanning in color, black and white, and grayscale in both duplex and simplex modes. Its user-friendly interface enables you to easily start the scanning process.
  • Page 20 Select a dimension in the Paper Size drop-down menu as your preview image size. Select your desired image output resolution in the Resolution drop-down menu. If “Auto-crop & Auto-deskew” is selected, the scanner automatically detects the size of the original image, crops the full scan frame to fit the image, and removes unwanted black borders after the scan, as well as corrects the distorted image for proper alignment.
  • Page 21 • If you want to scan both sides of the document through the ADF, click the “Software Duplex Scan” button and follow the steps below: A “Scan To: Save As” dialog box appears. Specify your requirements, then press the Save button to start scanning one side of the document.
  • Page 22 Scan frame (enclosed by Scanning dotted lines settings and labeled with the tag “Main”) Preview image (the enclosed frame bordered in red) Preview window Image type Image correction settings ArtixScan 1200DF User's Manual...

  • Page 23: Scanning A Stack Of Documents

    Scanning a Stack of Documents 1. Place the stack of documents to be scanned on the ADF's Document Feed Tray. 2. Launch ScanWizard DI (either as a stand-alone by clicking the program icon, or by using the “File-Import” or “Scan” command from an application program).
  • Page 24 • If you want to scan one side of the documents only through the ADF, click the “Simplex Scan” button and follow the steps below: A “Scan To: Save As” dialog box appears. Specify your requirements, then press the Save button.
  • Page 25 For preview purposes only Scan frame Scanning (enclosed by settings dotted lines and labeled with the tag “Main”) Image type Preview image (the enclosed frame bordered in red) Preview window Image correction settings For preview purposes only, take note of the additional notes below: 1.

  • Page 26: Scanning Documents With Mixed Contents

    Scanning Documents with Mixed Contents Many documents contain mixed content with both text and pictures on the same page. You can use a function named "Multiple Scan Frames" to scan different types of documents at the same time. 1. Place the single-sheet color print to be scanned on either the scanner glass surface or on the ADF’s Document Feed Tray.
  • Page 27 • If ScanWizard DI is launched as a plug-In from an image-editing program, the scanned image is delivered after the scan to your application, where the image can be saved, printed, or modified further. • If ScanWizard DI is launched as a stand-alone program, the scanned image can be saved after the scan to a file, opened in an image-editing program, or sent to a printer.

  • Page 28: Scanning Documents With Barcodes

    Scanning Documents with Barcodes Some documents have barcode numbers on them. You can use a function named "Barcode Separator" to scan documents to be filed with barcode numbers. 1. Load the documents with a barcode on to be scanned into the Document Feed Tray.
  • Page 29 If the “Save Barcode as Directory” is unchecked, the program will recognize and use the barcode on the scanned document to name the scanned document. You can append any predefined prefix and/or serial number to the output filename in order to differentiate the documents containing same barcode.
  • Page 30 Select Frame tool Scan frame (enclosed by dotted Scanning lines and labeled with settings the tag “Main”) Image Barcode type Frame tool Image correction settings Barcode Separator Barcode frame (enclosed by dotted lines and labeled with the tag “BarCode”) ArtixScan 1200DF User's Manual...

  • Page 31: Utilizing Scanned Documents

    Utilizing Scanned Documents Depending on your needs, you may save your scanned documents into the following several ways: Scanning for Archiving The archiving function allows the scanner to scan documents for recording purposes. For instance, an image “record” can be kept of multiple-page legal documents or of other important documents, such as birth certificates and tax records.
  • Page 32 Check the Auto filename option if you want use the default system file name and number. Or, you can leave the option blank and the Auto filename will be disabled Check the “Save multiple images as a single file” option to store all the scanned images as a single file if desired.
  • Page 33 When the Barcode Separator function is checked, the “Scan To: Save As” dialog box should look like the one as shown below. The “Auto filename” option will be replaced by the “Save Barcode as Directory”. Save Barcode as Directory: If “Save Barcode as Directory” is checked, the value of the scanned barcode is saved and used as a file directory.

  • Page 34: Scanning For Ocr

    Scanning for OCR The OCR (Optical Character Recognition) function allows the scanner to convert a scanned document into text that can be edited from any word processing application. 1. Place the documents with text to be scanned on the ADF's Document Feed Tray.

  • Page 35: Scanning For Pdf

    Scanning for PDF The scanner can easily convert any paper document into an image and saves it as an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file for viewing with the Adobe application software. It also offers variable compression levels for full controls over file sizes and image quality.

  • Page 36: Scanning For E-Mail

    Scanning for E-mail The e-mail function allows the scanner to save and send the scanned images to your preferred e-mail application program in one simple step. This lets you share your scanning results with others fast and easily. 1. Load the documents to be scanned into the Document Feed Tray. 2.

  • Page 37: Scanning For Copying

    Scanning for Copying The copy function allows the scanner to work like a copier using your printer, with documents printed successively without interruption. This lets you transform your scanner and printer into a convenient copy station. 1. Place the documents to be scanned on the ADF's Document Feed Tray. 2.

  • Page 38: Customizing The Function Buttons

    Customizing the Function Buttons The ArtixScan 1200DF is equipped with five programmable function buttons (F1, F2, and F3) that can be customized to automate a number of predefined operations, such as scanning to a file, sending an image to your printer, scanning for OCR, etc.
  • Page 39 4. In the dialog box, specify your requirements for the button that you wish to define (F1, F2, and F3). Select F1, F2, or F3 (e. g., F1) to be defined from the Button options. Key in your preferred string in the Label edit box for the selected function button.

  • Page 40: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning To ensure optimal performance from the ArtixScan 1200DF, it is important to clean several critical parts of the scanner on a regular basis. Cleaning the Scanner Glass Surfaces • Lift the ADF. Then use a soft, non-abrasive and lint-free cloth to gently wipe the glass surface area on the scanner flatbed.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Rollers

    Cleaning the Rollers Prolonged used of the ADF may result in accumulation of ink and other residue on the feeder’s rollers, affecting their efficiency. Clean the rollers periodically to maintain performance. • Lift the ADF and open the cover of the scan sensor area at the bottom of the ADF.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Maintenance The rubber pad in your Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is designed to make document feeding smooth. After scanning approximately 10,000 sheets through the ADF, the rubber pad may become worn out, and problems such as document double-feeds may occur. In this case, check the rubber pad and replace it with a new one if needed;...

  • Page 43: Appendix

    Appendix Fixing Paper Jams Earlobe Levers 1. Open the ADF cover by lifting the two Earlobe Levers located on each side of the cover. 2. With the cover fully opened, pull out the jammed document from the feeder. If the paper is jammed in the first-stage (paper feed) rollers, pull the paper in a forward direction.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The LED on the front panel of the scanner indicates the status of the scanner. Ready to scan. Flashing Warming up of scanning. Scanner is off. First, make sure that you have followed Steps 1 to 4 as described in the “Initial Setup”...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications Type Desktop color ADF scanner with flatbed Scanning modes Color, grayscale, and black-and-white in a single scanning pass Input: 48-bit color input (Approx. 281 trillion colors) 16-bit grayscale (Approx. 65,536 shades of gray) Output: 24-bit color (Approx. 16 million colors) 8-bit grayscale (Approx.
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