A3 Scanner
with
The TWAIN Driver (For PC)
English
User Manual
Contents
Chapter Two
Preface Scanning Tutorial 11
Power Up the Scanner ................................ 11
Chapter One Position the Document ................................. 11
Scanning Methods ........................................ 12
Setting Up the Scanner 1 Using the Scanner Panel ............................... 12
System Requirements ..................................... 1 The Scanner Panel ........................................ 13
Unpacking the Scanner .................................. 2 Acquire the Scanner TWAIN Driver ............ 15
The Scanner Parts ........................................... 2 The Dialog Box ............................................ 16
Unlocking the Scanner ................................... 4 The Main Folder ........................................... 17
Locking the Scanner ....................................... 4 The Enhancement Folder .............................. 18
Installing the Scanner Driver .......................... 5 The Filters Folder ......................................... 22
Configuring the Software ............................... 6 The Preview Window ................................... 23
Network Scan ................................................. 6 Prescan the Image ........................................ 24
Installing Hardware ........................................ 8 Set Up the Scan Parameters ......................... 25
Just in Case it Happens .................................. 9 Execute the Scan Command ......................... 26
Using Batch Scan ......................................... 27
The Batch Scan Dialog Box ......................... 27
Chapter Three Chapter Four
Calibrator 29 Appendices 33
Contents and Requirements .......................... 29
Introduction .................................................. 29 Appendix A: Specifications* ........................ 33
Calibrating and Applying ............................. 30 Appendix B: Maintenance ............................ 35
Cleaning Procedures .................................... 36
Appendix C: Troubleshooting ...................... 37
Determining Error Messages ........................ 37
LED Ready Indicator Messages ................... 37
Other Troubleshooting .................................. 37
Setting Up the Scanner A3 Scanner User Manual (PC)
Setting Up the Scanner System Requirements 1
This chapter covers the scanner installation and has The scanner and the bundled software comply with
the following topics: TWAIN for the PC platform. For the scanner and
System Requirements scanner software to perform suitably to task, you
should at least have:
Unpacking the scanner IBM PC or compatible with Pentium III-based
Package contents processor
The scanner parts Windows® XP/Vista/7
Unlocking and locking the scanner Available USB port
Installing the scanner SVGA color monitor
Installing TWAIN CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
At least 256 MB RAM
150 MB available hard disk space for software
installation
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Setting Up the Scanner A3 Scanner User Manual (PC)
Unpacking the Scanner • Document Cover
The document cover holds the document in place
Carefully unpack the contents of the scanner during scanning. It can be raised when scanning
package. objects such as books.
Inspect the items closely and if you find any item • Scan Window Glass
damaged or missing, please contact your Service The scan window glass is where you lay down
Center. Also, save the box and packing material for and position documents for scanning. Alignment
in case you have to ship the scanner later. marks and rulers are printed on the borders to help
The Scanner Parts you position documents.
• Carriage Lock
Document The carriage lock prevents the scanner’s internal
Cover mechanism from moving during shipment. Unlock
the scanner before using and re-lock it when
Scan Window shipping the scanner.
Glass • LED Power Indicator
When you turn on the scanner, the LED power
Carriage Lock indicator flashes momentarily and then remains
LED Power Indicator lit.
LED Ready Indicator
Power Switch
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• LED Ready Indicator
When scanning or warming up, the LED ready
indicator will keep flashing. When the scanner is
USB Port
available for scanning, the LED ready indicator
will remain lit. Transparency
Adaptor Port
• Power Switch
Power Cord Receptable
Powers ON/OFF electrical power.
• USB Port
The Universal Serial Bus Port on the rear panel
are true plug-and-play serial ports for attaching
your scanner to your computer.
• Transparency Adapter Port
This port is for connecting an optional transpar-
ency adapter.
• Power Cord Receptable
Connect the scanner Power Cord to the Receptable.
This is used for your scanner’s power supply.
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Unlocking the Scanner Locking the Scanner
In the rear of the scanner is a carriage lock that In case you need to ship the scanner once after
protects the scanning mechanism during shipping. installation, be sure to lock the carriage.
To prevent causing damage to the scanner, you should Failing to do so may cause damage to the unit’s
unlock the carriage before operating the unit. As scanning mechanism. To lock the scanner, first
shown in the illustration, push the carriage lock down select Start, Programs, A3 scanner, “Scanner Lock”.
to release the carriage. After successfully running the program, and the
carriage has stopped moving, you can now lock the
scanner by pushing the carriage lock up as shown in
the illustration.
Lock Lock
Unlock Unlock
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