High Performance Document Scanner User Guide FOR WINDOWS All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and all rights are acknowledged. Images and screenshots used in this User Guide may vary according to the devices used and its operating system. Images and screenshots shown inside are example only.
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS General Precautions Never store the unit in hot, or very cold, or humid or dusty places. • For an extended storage period, we recommend storing the unit in a cool and dry place. • If the scanner is left in extreme cold or hot conditions, allow it to adjust to normal room temperatures before use. •...
UNPACK ....................4 Scanning a Single-Page Document ..........16 SCANNER PARTS ...................5 Scanning Multi-Page Documents ..........16 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..............6 Overview of the iDocScan Panel ............16 INSTALLATION ..................7 Scanning via TWAIN or WIA interface ..........17 Assembling the Rear Tray ..............7 Useful Scanner Features ..............18 Installing Software .................7...
(See p.7) (*) (See p.20) (*) The following are included in the Installation CD: h Scanner Driver (TWAIN and WIA / iDocScan D20 Program/ Hotkey Utility / Calibration Utility) (for Windows) h ABBYY FineReader h ArcSoft Media Impression h Adobe Acrobat Reader...
Performs Hotkey scanning of the image files. Performs Hotkey scanning of the multi-page PDF D PDF Button files. E PANEL Button Opens the iDocScan D20 program. 5 Flatbed Cover Opens to reveal the Flatbed Glass. 6 Flatbed Glass Holds the single-page document to be scanned.
SYSTEm REqUIREmENTS Following minimum system requirements are recommended to obtain the best performance for running your iDocScan scanner. Computer with Intel Pentium 1.3GHz CPU or higher • SVGA color screen • 2GB RAM or greater • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed •...
2. Insert the Rear Tray tabs into the slots on the scanner. The scanner comes with the scanner driver that is packaged with TWAIN / WIA driver, Hotkey Utility and the iDocScan D20 program. You can either scan from any TWAIN-compatible applications by selecting...
Connecting the Scanner NOTE: If you want to uninstall the scanner driver, be sure to exit the iDocScan D20 hotkey by right-click on 1. Connect one end of supplied Power Adapter to the scanner’s DC IN the icon from the Show Hidden Icons in the taskbar jack, and the other end to a power socket.
PREPARATIONS Turning On/Off the Scanner Placing Original(s) Power Button Inspecting Original(s) Please inspect your original(s) before scanning to prevent paper jams and protect documents. Do not use sheets other than those with the specified size, quality, • 1. Press the Power Button to turn on the scanner. and weight as the Specification (p.24) to feed in the ADF tray.
PREPARATIONS Placing Documents in the ADF 4. Slide either side of the Width Guide to the mark indicating the desired paper size. 1. Fan the stack of the documents to loosen them. 2. Straighten the top edges of the documents on a level of surface. 5.
PREPARATIONS Placing Cards in the ADF Placing Document on the Flatbed 1. Place the stack of cards face down with the long side parallel with 1. Lift open the Flatbed Cover. the Width Guides. 2. Place single-page document face down on the Flatbed Glass. 2.
Start > All Choose “Name Card” when scanning business • Programs > iDocScan D20 > cards in a batch up to 20 cards. Hotkey Utility to activate it. Choose “Long Sheet” when scanning long paper •...
SCAN OPERATIONS Starting Hotkey Scanning PDF Settings You can perform Hotkey scanning using either the SCAN or PDF Button Check the checkbox to convert document into a text- on the Operation Panel of the scanner, searchable PDF file. Searchable PDF Button Scan Button NOTE: Choose PDF when you need to scan multi-page documents and convert it to a single PDF file.
Scanning with iDocScan Program Properties Description The iDocScan D20 program is specially designed to work with this Choices: “Flatbed”, “ADF (Simplex)”, “ADF (Duplex)”. scanner for easy scanning and other functions. ADF (Simplex): Choose when scanning multi-page •...
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2GB, otherwise no multi-page TIFF will be created. Control NOTE: Brightness and Contrast does not support the Scan Mode set to “B&W”. For details on functions of the iDocscan D20 program, press the Information tab on the iDocScan D20 main window.
1. Place the original on flatbed. h Refer to the “Placing Original(s)” section for flatbed. The following is a brief overview of the functions of the iDocScan D20 program. For detailed functions of the iDocScan D20 program, press the 2. Press the (Scan) tab to launch the scan setting window.
After the preview is complete press the Scan Button. For details on functions of the iDocscan D20 program, press the Information tab on the iDocScan D20 main window. For the ADF (Duplex) and the ADF (Simplex) scanning, press the Scan Button.
Use following features when scanning special types of paper. h Refer to the “Placing Original(s)” section for the ADF. Scanning Business Cards 2. Press the PANEL button on the scanner to launch the iDocScan 1. Place a stack of business cards in the ADF. Settings or click the icon in the taskbar to open the “Button...
Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner Cleaning the Flatbed Glass 1. Use a clean, lint-free cloth sprayed with some mild liquid glass Dust and residues can build up on the Scanner’s rollers and glasses to cleaner. affect image quality. Clean the rollers and glasses periodically to get the best scanning results.
1. Turn on the power of the scanner. 1. Turn off the power, and then lift open the ADF Cover. 2. Press Start > All Programs > iDocScan D20 > Calibration Utility to open the calibration screen.
Maintenance 3. Hold the spare Separation Pad and align the springs with the slots Carefully remove the jammed document by pulling evenly with both on the ADF Cover. Press each spring and then push downward until hands to avoid tearing. it locks into place.
troubleshooting Problems Solutions My computer can’t detect the Check the power supply and cable are connected correctly. • scanner or the scanner doesn’t start Be sure to restart your computer after the scanner driver is installed. • scanning. Check if the power of the scanner is turned on . •...
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Ensure the scanned images do not exceed email size limitations • The OCR function in the iDocScan Be sure that AABBYY FineReader in the Installation CD is installed in your computer before using • program cannot be used.
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troubleshooting Problems Solutions Image saved in the multi-page TIFF Not all applications accept the multi-page TIFF format. Applications that do not support multi-page • format cannot be opened by other TIFF format will import and display only the first page of the document. applications.
specifications Scanner type Color Duplex ADF (automatic document feeder) and flatbed scanner 20ppm/40ipm (color, 200 dpi, A4, 70 g/m Scan Speed (*) 20ppm/40ipm (gray, 200dpi, A4, 70 g/m 20ppm/40ipm (B&W, 200dpi, A4, 70 g/m Capacity 60 pages at 80 g/m (20 lb), Max thickness: 6 mm (0.24”) Scanning Side Duplex (double sided) and Simplex (single sided)
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B5 (W176mm x L250mm / W6.9”xL9.8”) Letter (W216mm x L279mm / W8.5” x L11”) Optical Resolution 100 dpi - 600 dpi; Maximum1200 dpi for TWAIN & iDocScan Program File Format Output JPEG(*.jpg), BMP (*.bmp), TIFF(*.tif), Multi-TIFF(*.tif), PDF (*.pdf) Power Saving...
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