Microtek ArtixScanDI 3130c User Manual

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  • Page 1 Document Imaging Scanner ArtixScanDI 3130c 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-600ADFplus) 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 DI 3130c ........... 7 Installation Requirements ..............9 Taking a Closer Look ..............10 Front View ................10 Open/Back View ..............
  • Page 6 Customizing the Function Button ............ 36 Care and Cleaning ................38 Cleaning the Scanner Glass Surfaces ..........38 Cleaning the Rollers ............... 39 Maintenance ..................40 Replacing the Separation Roller Assembly ......... 40 Replacing the Feed Roller Assembly ..........42 Appendix ..................
  • Page 7: Knowing About Your Scanner

    Knowing about Your Scanner The ArtixScan DI 3130c is a sheet-fed color document scanner with an built-in automatic document feeder that can hold up to 100 sheets of papers for the unattended volume scanning. It features 600 dpi optical resolution, 65-inch (1651 mm) long document scanning support, and has a throughput run of 30 pages (simplex) or 60 images per minute (duplex) in color.
  • Page 8 • New and Advanced Microtek ScanWizard DI software — All-in-one control panel offers a host of features and image adjustment controls. It comes out several distinguished advantages: – Auto Document Rotation — With this feature, the scanner automatically rotates every saved files in a readable direction based on a specific OCR language selected.
  • Page 9: Installation Requirements

    Installation Requirements In order to use your ArtixScan DI 3130c, 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 • Pentium IV PC or higher with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port •...
  • Page 10: Taking A Closer Look

    Taking a Closer Look Front View Names of Parts Functions of Parts Document Feed Tray Holds the documents to be fed into the feeder. Release button Lifts up to open the scanner cover. Scanner cover Used to cover the inner parts of the scanner. Document Output Tray Stores the stacked documents which have been scanned.
  • Page 11: Open/Back View

    Open/Back View Names of Parts Functions of Parts Glass Surfaces The places where the CCD cartridges are stored. Separation Roller Assembly Used to separate each sheet of documents when a stack of documents are fed into the feeder. Output Rollers Used to eject documents after scanning.
  • Page 12: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Following the Four Easy Steps After unpacking your scanner package, 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: Installing The Document Feed Tray

    Step 3: Installing the Document Feed Tray Before using the Document Feed Tray with your scanner, you need to install it on the scanner. Follow the instructions and graphs below to correctly install the Document Feed Tray. 1. Lift up the Release button in the direction of the arrow shown to open the scanner cover.
  • Page 15: Step 4: Connecting The Scanner

    Step 4: Connecting the Scanner To the Power Adapter 1. Connect the power adapter to the back of the scanner. 2. Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter, and plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet or other power source. To the Hi-Speed USB Cable 3.
  • Page 16: Positioning Documents

    Positioning Documents This section shows you how to position a stack of documents, as well as credit cards and driver's license into the feeder. To Load a Stack of Documents Feed Tray Extender 1. Pull out the Feed Tray Extender for better paper support if needed.
  • Page 17: To Load Cards

    To Load Cards 1. Slide the Guide Arms toward the center of the feed tray and free up the enough space to put the Card Holder. Guide Arms Card Holder 2. To install the Card Holder into the feed tray, with its front side up, slide the Card Holder along the sides of the Guide Arms down until it completely hangs on the arms.
  • Page 18: Document Notices

    Please refer to the section as below for the detail. • The scanner 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 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 4. If necessary, check “Auto Document Rotation”, “Smart Documtent Enhancement”, “Remove Blank Page” or “Remove Punch Hole” to enhance the quality of the scanned images. 5. Click the Preview button to perform a preliminary view of the entire image. When done, a preview image appears in the preview window. 6.
  • Page 21 Scan frame (enclosed by dotted lines and labeled with Scanning the tag “Main”) settings Preview image (the enclosed frame bordered in red) Preview window Image type Image correction settings ArtixScan DI 3130c User's Manual...
  • Page 22: Scanning A Stack Of Documents

    Scanning a Stack of Documents 1. Load the stack of documents to be scanned into the 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 23 For preview purposes only Scan frame (enclosed by dotted lines and labeled with the tag “Main”) Scanning settings Preview image (the enclosed frame bordered in red) Preview window Image type Image correction settings For preview purposes only, take note of the additional notes below: 1.
  • Page 24: 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. Load the single-sheet color print to be scanned into the Document Feed Tray. 2.
  • Page 25 12. Reload the document, and then click the Scan or Scan To button to start scanning. 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.
  • Page 26: 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 27 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 28 Select Frame tool Scan frame (enclosed by dotted Scanning lines and labeled with settings the tag “Main”) Image type Barcode Frame tool Image correction settings Barcode Separator Barcode frame (enclosed by dotted lines and labeled with the tag “BarCode”) ArtixScan DI 3130c User's Manual...
  • Page 29: 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 30 5. Click the Save button. The originals are sequentially scanned until the stack of documents is depleted; when finished, all the scanned images are saved as a single file. When the Barcode Separator function is checked, the “Scan To: Save As” dialog box should look like the one as shown below.
  • Page 31: 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. Load the documents to be scanned into the Document Feed Tray. 2.
  • Page 32 5. Click the Save button. The originals are sequentially scanned until the stack of documents is depleted; when finished, all the scanned images are saved as a single file. The saved file can now be opened from your chosen application and is ready to be edited.
  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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. Load the documents to be scanned into the Document Feed Tray. 2.
  • Page 36: Customizing The Function Button

    Customizing the Function Button The ArtixScan DI 3130c is equipped with two physical buttons, Select and Enter, used to automate a number of customized and predefined operations, such as scanning to a file, sending an image to your printer or e-mail account, scanning for OCR, etc.
  • Page 37 4. In the dialog box, specify your requirements for the button that you wish to define (F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5). Select F1, F2, F3, F4 or F5 (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 38: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning To ensure optimal performance from the ArtixScan DI 3130c, it is important to clean several critical parts of the scanner on a regular basis. Cleaning the Scanner Glass Surfaces 1. Lift up the Release button in the direction of the arrow shown to open the scanner cover.
  • Page 39: Cleaning The Rollers

    Cleaning the Rollers Prolonged used of the scanner may result in accumulation of ink and other residue on the feeder’s rollers, affecting their efficiency. Clean the rollers periodically to maintain performance. 1. Lift up the Release button in the direction of the arrow shown to open the scanner cover.
  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Maintenance The Separation Roller Assembly and the Feed Roller Assembly in your scanner are designed to make document feeding smooth. After usage for a period of time, the Separation Roller and Feed Rollers may become worn, and a problem such as document double-feed may occur.
  • Page 41 3. To remove the Separation Roller from the assembly unit, hold the roller and then pull it out from the assembly unit. Separation Roller 4. To install a new Separation Roller onto the assembly unit, insert the axes on both sides of the roller into the slots of the assembly.
  • Page 42: Replacing The Feed Roller Assembly

    Replacing the Feed Roller Assembly 1. Lift up the Release button in the direction of the arrow shown to open the scanner cover. Locate the Feed Roller Assembly at the inner side of the scanner. Feed Roller Assembly Release button Scanner cover 2.
  • Page 43 3. Hold the both sides of the assembly to pull it out carefully from its compartment. 4. Insert the new Feed Roller Assembly into its compartment; mount the shaft with a white cap at the end of the shaft into the mounting socket (in white) at the left side of compartment.
  • Page 44: Appendix

    Appendix Release button Fixing Paper Jams 1. Lift up the Release button in the direction of the arrow shown to open the scanner cover. Scanner cover 2. Remove the jammed paper by taking out it in a forward-moving direction. 3. Close the scanner cover. You would hear a click sound when the scanner cover returns to its original position.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The LED on the scanner cover indicates the status of the scanner. Green On: Ready to scan. Flashing Green: Scanning. Flashing On: Scanning errors happens. Off: Scanner is off. First, make sure that you have followed Steps 1 to 4 as described in the “Initial Setup”...
  • Page 46 7. The scanner cannot pick up papers into the feeder. Make sure the sheets of papers loaded on the Document Feed Tray do not exceed the thickness limit. The thickness limit of the paper is 0.05" (1.25 mm). Maximum paper capacity is 0.4" (10 mm) high. Check if the Separation Roller Assembly becomes worn and needs to be changed.
  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications Type Sheet-fed color document scanner Scanning Modes Color, grayscale, and black-and-white in a single scanning pass Input: 48-bit color/16-bit grayscale/1-bit B&W Output: 24-bit color/8-bit grayscale/1-bit B&W Optical Resolution 600 dpi Scanning Sensor Light Source LED (Light Emitting Diode) Scanning Speed Simplex: 30 ppm, at 200 dpi, A4/line art 30 ppm, at 200 dpi, A4/grayscale...

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