Table of Contents
- Trademarks
- Liability
- Copyright
- Environmental Information
- Screen Examples in This Manual
- Introduction
- Chapter I. Installing the Scanner
- Chapter II. Scanning
- Chapter III. Care and Maintenance
- Chapter IV. Troubleshooting
- Appendix A: Specifications
- Appendix B:Customer Service and Warranty
- Contacting Plustek
Plustek PL 2550 User Manual
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Trademarks
© 2011 Plustek Inc. All rights are reserved. No portion of this document may be
reproduced without permission.
All trademarks and brand names mentioned in this publication are property of their
respective owners.
Liability
While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all contents in this manual,
we assume no liability for errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this manual,
whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence, accidents, or
any other cause. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. We
will not shoulder any legal liability, if users failed to follow the operation instructions in this
manual.
Copyright
The scanning of certain documents, for example checks, bank notes, I.D. cards,
government bonds, or public documents, may be prohibited by law and/or subject to
criminal prosecution. We recommend you to be responsible and respectful of the
copyrights laws when you are scanning books, magazines, journals and other materials.
Environmental Information
Recycle or disposal at end-of-life information, please ask local distributors or suppliers for
recycle and disposal information. The product is designed and produced to achieve
sustainable environmental improvement. We strive to produce products in compliance
with global environmental standards. Please consult your local authorities for proper
disposal.
The product packaging is recyclable.
Attention for recycling (For EU country only)
Protect your environment! This product should not be thrown into the household waste
container. Please give it to the free collecting center in your community.
Screen Examples in This Manual
The screen shots in this guide were made with Windows XP. If you are using Windows
2000/ Vista/ 7, your screen will look somewhat different but functions the same.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
How to Use This Guide............................................................................................... 1
Conventions of This Guide .........................................................................................2
A Note about Icons ............................................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions...................................................................................................... 2
Minimum System Requirements.................................................................................3
Box Contents ..............................................................................................................4
The Scanner Features................................................................................................5
CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER....................................................................8
Software Installation Requirements............................................................................8
Hardware Requirements............................................................................................. 8
Installing and Setting up the Scanner......................................................................... 9
Step 1. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer............................................................ 9
Step 2. Installing the Software........................................................................................... 10
Step 3. Install the Extended Paper Width Slider ............................................................... 12
Step 4. Testing the Scanner.............................................................................................. 13
Installing Additional Software.................................................................................... 14
CHAPTER II. SCANNING ..................................................................................... 15
Preparing Documents...............................................................................................15
Checking Document Conditions......................................................................................... 16
Loosening Documents (for ADF Scan)............................................................................... 17
Placing Documents...................................................................................................17
Using the Flatbed ............................................................................................................... 17
Using the ADF .................................................................................................................... 18
Placing Business Cards............................................................................................ 19
Placing Plastic Cards................................................................................................ 20
Placing Documents with the Protection Sheet..........................................................21
Scanning Documents................................................................................................ 22
Scanning via TWAIN Interface ........................................................................................... 23
Scanning from Plustek DI Capture Program ...................................................................... 27
Scanning from the Scanner’ s Front Panel.......................................................................... 28
Scanning from the On-screen DocAction’ s Execute Menu................................................ 30
CHAPTER III. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 31
Cleaning the Scanner ...............................................................................................31
Cleaning Materials.............................................................................................................. 31
Cleaning the Flatbed .......................................................................................................... 31
Cleaning the ADF ............................................................................................................... 32
Replacing Consumables...........................................................................................34
Replacing the Pad Module ................................................................................................. 34
Calibrating the Scanner ............................................................................................35
Standby Mode........................................................................................................... 36
CHAPTER IV. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................ 38
Scanner Connection .................................................................................................38
Clearing Paper Jams ................................................................................................38
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................ 40
APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY................................................ 44
Service & Support Information (For EU country only)...............................................44
Statement of Limited Warranty .................................................................................45
FCC Radio Frequency Statement.............................................................................46
CONTACTING PLUSTEK ....................................................................................... 47
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier. Your new scanner will
improve the professionalism of your day-to-day computing tasks by allowing you to
input images and electronic text into your computer system. You can easily scan
single-sided or double-sided documents with your scanner.
Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our
reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. We hope you will
continue to turn to us for additional quality products as your computing needs and
interests grow.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and
operate your scanner. This guide assumes the user is familiar with Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional / XP / Vista / 7. If this is not the case, we suggest you learn more
about Microsoft Windows by referring to your Microsoft Windows manual before using
your scanner.
The Introduction section of this manual describes the box contents and minimum
computer requirements to use this scanner. Before you start installing your scanner,
check the box contents to make sure all parts are included. If any items are damaged
or missing, please contact the vendor where you purchased your scanner or our
customer service directly.
Chapter I describes how to install scanner’s software and connect the scanner to
your computer. Note: The scanner connects to your computer through the Universal
Serial Bus (USB). If your computer does not support USB technology, you will need to
purchase a USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer, or buy and
install USB connectors if your motherboard has USB capabilities. This guide assumes
that your computer is USB-ready and has a free USB port.
Chapter II describes how to use your scanner.
Chapter III describes how to maintain and clean your scanner.
Chapter IV contains technical support information that can help you solve simple
problems.
Appendix A contains the specifications of the scanner you purchased.
Appendix B contains our customer service, the limited warranty agreement and
FCC statement concerning the product.
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CONVENTIONS OF THIS GUIDE
Bold — Represents commands or contents on your computer screen.
ALL CAPS — Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter.
Italic — Represents buttons on your scanner OR important notes.
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Attention
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Information Optional tips for your reference.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning
Before using this device, please read the
following important information to eliminate or
reduce any possibility of causing damage and
personal injury.
1. Usage, the product is for indoor use in dry locations. Moisture condensation may
occur inside this device and cause malfunction at these conditions:
when this device is moved directly from a cold to a warm location;
after a cold room is heated;
when this device is placed in a damp room.
To avoid the moisture condensation, you are recommended to follow the procedure:
i. Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions.
ii. Wait for 1-2 hours before removing this device from the bag.
2. Do use the AC adapter and USB cable provided with the scanner. Use of other AC
adapter and cables may lead to malfunction.
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3. Keep the space around the AC adapter clear in case you need to quickly unplug
the AC adapter during emergencies.
4. Damaged wire could cause fire or electrical shock. Keep the power cord straight
and without being twisted, bended, or scraped.
5. Unplug this device if you don’t need to use for a certain period of time, such as,
during night or long weekend, to avoid any risks of causing fire.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock
and opening your scanner will void your warranty.
7. Be sure not to bump or knock the scanner glass as it is fragile and could break.
8. Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal
components.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS1
PC with Intel Pentium®III 1G processor or compatible
256 MB RAM
Available USB 2.0 port
CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive
800 MB Free Hard Disk Space
Video card that supports 16-bit color or greater
Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows XP
Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7
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Systems with Pentium®4 1.8G or higher
processor (or its compatible), 512 MB RAM and
1GB free hard disk space are recommended for
optimal performance.
1 Higher requirements may be needed when scanning or editing large quantities of images. The
system requirements stated are only a guideline, generally the better the computer
(motherboard, processor, hard disk, RAM, video graphic card), the better the results.
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BOX CONTENTS2
1. Scanner
2. USB Cable
3. AC Adapter
4. Scanner User’s Guide
5. Quick Guide
6. Setup/Application CD-ROM
7. Calibration Sheet
8. Memo Label
9. Extended Paper Width Slider (2 pieces)
10. Protection Sheet
11. Cleansing Cloth
12. Pad Module
2 Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future.
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THE SCANNER FEATURES
1. PAPER CHUTE COVER—Helps keep the paper in place. Open paper chute cover
when using the scanner.
2. PAPER WIDTH SLIDER—Adjusts the paper width slider for the paper size you are
using.
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Extended Paper Width Slider (accessory in the
box content) —Hold the paper uprightly so as to
avoid the paper feeding to be askew.
3. COVER OPEN LEVER—Opens the ADF cover. Pull it to open the ADF cover
when you need to clear paper jam or clean the scanner.
4. PAPER STOP— Holds paper in place when it is ejected from the ADF. Extend it in
case of longer paper.
5. POWER LED—Indicates the scanner status.
Light Status
Blue The scanner is turned on, ready to scan images.
Orange3
The scanner is in standby mode (sleep mode) if it is idle for 10
minutes.
Off The scanner is off, either because the power is not turned on, or
because the AC adapter is not properly plugged into an AC power
outlet.
3 This function may or may not be available depending on the scanner model you purchase.
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6. ADF (AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER)—Automatically feeds a stack of
documents for scanning.
7. SIDE GUIDE—Holds the paper in place to be scanned through the ADF. Pull side
guides out to hold the paper.
8. PAPER CHUTE EXTENSION—Extends to hold longer paper.
9. FUNCTION NUMBER DISPLAY—Indicates the number of the predefined scanning
task selected by the up or down button.
10. UP BUTTON—Press to move forward the scanning task number indicated in the
function number display.
11. DOWN BUTTON—Press to move backward the scanning task number indicated in
the function number display.
12. SCAN BUTTON—Press to perform a predefined scanning task selected by the up
or down button.
13. POWER RECEPTOR—Connects the scanner to a standard AC power outlet by the
included AC adapter.
14. USB PORT—Connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the
included USB cable.
15. POWER SWITCH—Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF.
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16. DOCUMENT COVER— Helps keep the paper in place and protects the scanner
glass.
17. DOCUMENT PAD— Keeps the paper in place and improves accuracy of image
quality.
18. SCANNER GLASS— Where you put items for flatbed scanning.
19. REFERENCE MARK— Align your paper with this reference mark in case of flatbed
scanning.
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CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER
Before installing your scanner, please verify that you have all of the proper
components. A list of the package contents is provided in the “Box Contents” section
of this guide.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Your scanner comes with the image-editing software (NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio),
OCR software (ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus), Business card Recognition Software
(HotCard BizCard Finder), document management software (NewSoft Presto!
PageManager), the scanner’s driver, DocAction, and the image capture software
(Plustek DI Capture). All of these software applications use approximately 800
megabytes of hard disk space after they are installed into your computer. To ensure
ample room for the installation, as well as for scanning and saving images, a minimum
of 1 GB of hard disk space is recommended.
This USB scanner can only operate under the Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional, XP, Vista or 7 operating system.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
This scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus (USB),
which supports HOT PLUG AND PLAY. To determine whether your computer is USB-
capable, you must check the rear of your PC to locate a USB jack that looks like the
picture below. If you are having trouble in locating the USB port on your computer,
please refer to the hardware manual that came with your computer.
Upon examination, you should find one or two rectangular USB ports, which usually
appear as shown below.
USB Connector(s)
If you don’t find such USB ports on your computer, then you need to purchase a
certified USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer.
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE SCANNER
Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the Plustek
scanner.
Attention
Choose a Proper Site First!
Always place your scanner on a level,
smooth and strong surface before
proceeding the scanner setup or any
scanning task. Tilted or uneven surface
may cause paper-feeding errors, scanner
damage or personal injury.
Avoid using the scanner in a dusty
environment. Dust particles and other
foreign objects may damage the unit.
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1. Plug the AC adapter into the scanner’s power receptor .
2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a standard AC power outlet.
3. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of
the scanner.
4. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your
computer.
5. If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub4, make sure that the hub is
connected to the USB port in your computer. Next, connect the scanner to the
USB hub.
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1. Switch on the scanner power from the rear of the scanner.
2. If the USB components on your computer are functioning correctly, they will
automatically detect the scanner causing the Add New Hardware Wizard or
Found New Hardware Wizard to be launched.
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If your computer is off when the scanner is
connected, the “Add New Hardware Wizard”
message will not be displayed until the
computer is on and Windows starts.
3. For Windows 2000:
a. Click the Next button when the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window is
displayed.
b. Select Search for the Best Driver for Your Device [Recommended] and
click the Next button.
c. The next window will ask you where to search to find the drive. Select CD-
ROM drive, and deselect Floppy disk drives if it is checked.
d. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your
CD-ROM drive and then click the Next button.
e. Click the Next button in the window that appears.
f. During the process of the installation, a message “Digital Signature required”
might be prompted. Please ignore it, and click the Yes button to continue the
installation without any misgiving at your scanner functioning. Afterwards,
please skip to procedure 8.
4. For Windows XP:
a. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your
CD-ROM drive.
4 The USB hub is not included with the scanner.
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b. Select Install the software automatically recommended and click the Next
button.
c. Click the Next button in the window that appears. Afterwards, please skip to
procedure 7.
5. For Windows Vista:
a. Select “Locate and install driver software (recommended)” when the “Found
New Hardware” window is displayed.
b. Click on the Continue button when the “User Account Control” dialog pops up.
c. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your
CD-ROM drive when the system prompts you “Insert the disc that came with
your USB Scanner“, and click on the Next button. Afterwards, please skip to
procedure 8.
6. For Windows 7:
When the Setup/Application CD is for several scanner models
a. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your
CD-ROM drive. Click Run install.exe in the AutoPlay window.
b. Click on the Yes button if the User Account Control dialog pops up. Follow the
instructions in the pop-up installation message.
c. In the Device Manager window, right-click on this scanner under Other
devices and select Update Driver Software from the pop-up menu. Click
Browse my computer for driver software in the window that appears, and
click the Browse button.
d. In the Browse For Folder window, select the folder or the CD-ROM drive that
contains this scanner’s driver and click the OK button to return to the previous
screen. Click the Next button and click Install this driver software anyway if
the Windows Security window appears. Afterwards, please skip to procedure
9.
When the Setup/Application CD is for one scanner model
a. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your
CD-ROM drive. Click Run install.exe in the AutoPlay window.
b. Click on the Yes button if the User Account Control dialog pops up. If the pop-
up wizard window appears click Next, and click Install this driver software
anyway in the Windows Security window then click Finish in the wizard
window. Afterwards, please skip to procedure 9.
7. During the process of the installation, a message “Windows can’t verify the
publisher of this driver software” might be prompted. Please ignore it, and click on
Install this driver software anyway to continue the installation without any
misgiving at your scanner functioning.
8. When the system completes the installation, click the Finish button.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all software that your new scanner
requires.
10. After the software is installed, close all open applications and click the Finish
button to restart your computer.
11. After the computer is restarted, you will be prompted to perform the scanner
calibration.
12. Insert the special calibration sheet into the ADF of the scanner, with arrows toward
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the scanner buttons.
13. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the scanner calibration.
After the calibration is complete, click OK and then click Finish.
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If the scanner installation is not started and
displayed automatically on the screen, click
Start, select Run and type in D:\Install (where
D: is the drive letter assigned to the CD-ROM
drive of your computer.)
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1. Open the ADF cover by pulling the lever, and get the right and left extended paper
width sliders ready.
2. Align and Insert the left extended paper width slider onto the paper width slider on
the left. Position and Insert the right extended paper width slider onto the paper
width slider on the right.
3. Close the ADF cover by pushing it back down until it snaps back into place.
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The following describes how you can check if the scanner is properly functioning
with your computer and the scanning software by performing your first scan with our
bundled image-editing application NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio. Before testing your
scanner, double check to make sure that all connections are securely fastened.
To test the flatbed scanning:
1. Open the scanner's document cover. Place a document face down onto the
scanner glass and align the document top with the reference mark.
2. Gently close the document cover.
3. Click the Windows Start button to launch NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio.
4. (If you have only one scanner connected with your computer, please skip to
Step 5.)
If you have more than one scanner or other imaging device installed on your
computer: Click Select Source from the File menu of Presto! ImageFolio and
then choose this scanner as the default scanning source.
5. Within Presto! ImageFolio, click File > Acquire > Acquire.
6. In the TWAIN window that opens, select Flatbed Reflective as the Scan Type.
7. Click the Scan button.
8. If an image appears on your screen, your scanner is working properly.
To test the ADF scanning:
1. Load a document headfirst and face down into the ADF with the text side facing
the paper chute. (For detailed instructions on loading paper into the ADF,
please refer to the “Placing Documents” section of this guide.)
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2. Click the Windows Start button to launch NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio.
3. (If you have only one scanner connected with your computer, please skip to
Step 4.)
If you have more than one scanner or other imaging device installed on your
computer: Click Select Source from the File menu of Presto! ImageFolio and
then choose this scanner as the default scanning source.
4. Within Presto! ImageFolio, click File > Acquire > Acquire.
5. Select ADF (Front Side) as the Scan Type within the TWAIN window.
6. Click the Scan button.
7. The document in the ADF paper chute should be now loaded into the ADF and
scanned. After this process, you should see a scanned image of the document
on your screen.
8. Click Exit to exit the TWAIN window.
INSTALLING ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE
Your scanner is TWAIN compliant and functions with virtually all available TWAIN
compatible software. If you purchase additional software to be used with your scanner,
please make sure that it conforms to the TWAIN standard.
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CHAPTER II. SCANNING
Your scanner needs to be driven by certain type of software program. Since all
documents or images (whether text or pictures) that are acquired from the scanner are
treated by your computer as images, most scanning will probably be done from an
image-editing program where you can view, edit, save and output the scanned images.
An image-editing program has been bundled for your scanner on the included
Setup/Application CD-ROM. It will allow you to alter and correct any scanned images
by using a variety of filters, tools and effects.
What about scanning text documents and editing them in a word processor? This is
the role of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software. OCR software converts the
image files that are created from scanning text documents into text files that can be
viewed, edited and saved by word processors. An OCR program has also been
bundled on the included Setup/Application CD-ROM, and if you wish to use the
scanner in this way you should install the OCR software that is included.
DI Capture, as its name suggests, is a specialized document image capture
program that allows you to conveniently digitize your paper documents and
automatically save their electronic files in the designated folder. If you are not familiar
with scanning, no problem: the Scan Wizard will guide you through to complete each
scanning task.
The DocAction program, seamlessly integrating the operation of your scanner with
your computer and other peripherals, provides a quick and convenient way to perform
various scanning functions. With DocAction, you don't need to adjust settings every
time you scan. Simply press any button on the scanner's front panel or click any
scanning menu item of DocAction on the screen. The scanner starts to scan your paper
documents and transfer them to your assigned destination. The destination can be a
printer, your E-mail program, files on your disk drives, an image-editing program, etc.
Please refer to the online help of each program to guide you through any questions
you may have while scanning within that program.
This chapter describes three important steps of scanner operations. Read them
thoroughly and follow the instructions to ensure correct use and optimal scanner
performance.
Step 1. Preparing Documents
Step 2. Placing Documents, Placing Business Cards, Placing Plastic Cards,
Placing Documents with the Protection Sheet
Step 3. Scanning Documents
PREPARING DOCUMENTS
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Proper document preparation prior to the scan can prevent paper feed errors and
damages to the scanner.
Checking Document Conditions
Loosening Documents
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Make sure the size and ream weight of your documents are acceptable by the
scanner. Refer to “Appendix A: Specifications” of this guide for more information.
To scan multiple documents in a batch from the ADF can increase your work
efficiency and make large scanning tasks easier. The ADF of this scanner accepts a
variety of paper and stationery you may use in your daily work or personal life, such as:
Normal paper whose size and ream weight meet the requirements stated in
“Appendix A: Specifications” of this guide.
Notched paper
Coated paper (e.g., brochure)
Attention
To prevent paper feeding errors and damages to the ADF
unit, strictly follow the instructions below:
Remove all small objects e.g., paper clips, pins, staples
or any other fasteners attached, before loading the
paper into the ADF.
Make sure the paper is completely flat with no creased
or curled corners.
Avoid scanning documents with pencil lead and
newspaper clippings as they will make the ADF
exposure glass and the inner ADF dirty. If you have to
scan such paper, clean the scanner frequently (refer to
“Chapter III. Care and Maintenance” of this guide for
more information).
The paper for each batch scanned by ADF can be of
the same or different weights. However, make sure the
length of each scan batch is the same.
However, use the flatbed to manually scan documents if they meet any of the
following conditions:
Paper lighter than 50 g/m2 (14 lb.) or heavier than 105 g/m2 (28 lb.)
Paper with clips or staples attached
Paper with inconsistent thickness, e.g., envelops
Paper with wrinkles, curls, folds, or tears
Paper with an odd (non-rectangular) shape
Tracing paper
Carbon paper, pressure sensitive paper, carbonless paper
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Items other than paper, e.g., cloth, metal foil.
Attention
DO NOT use the ADF to scan
photographic sheets or particularly
valuable document originals; wrinkles or
other damages can happen in case of
paper feeding errors.
DO NOT place paper with wet ink or
correction fluid onto the flatbed glass or
into the ADF. Wait few minutes for it to get
dry.
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Before loading documents into the ADF, loosen them as follows:
1. Fan the documents so that no two pages are sticking together.
2. Hold the documents upside down with both hands, and then gently push them
onto a flat surface to align the edges of all documents.
This will allow documents being fed into the ADF one at a time and prevent paper-
feeding errors.
PLACING DOCUMENTS
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2. Place the document onto the scanner glass headfirst and face-down. Align the
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3. Gently close the document cover.
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1. Load the documents, headfirst and face down, toward the center of the ADF
paper chute and all the way into the ADF until touching the bottom.
For single-sided scans, load the documents face down so that the side to be
scanned faces towards the paper chute.
For double-sided scans, load the desired page order of documents face down
so that the side to be scanned faces towards the paper chute.
2. If you need to scan longer documents, unfold the paper chute extension and
side guide to provide further support for the documents.
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3. Adjust the paper width slider for the paper size you are using. The paper width
slider should be gently touching both sides of the documents.
Attention
DO NOT load more than 50 sheets of
paper (70 g/m2, 18 lb.) to the ADF.
Paper scanned from the ADF must be a
minimum of 5.08 x 5.08 cm (2” x 2”, W x L).
Make sure there are no gaps between the
document stack and the paper-width slider;
otherwise, the scanned images can be
skewed.
Although the documents should be loaded
firmly in place ensuring optimum scanning
accuracy, they should never be wedged in
so tightly that the process of feeding them
through the scanner is strained.
Do not load additional paper into the ADF
while the unit is feeding and scanning.
PLACING BUSINESS CARDS
1. Load the business cards, headfirst and face down, toward the center of the
ADF and all the way into the ADF until touching the bottom.
For single-sided scans, load the business cards face down.
For double-sided scans, load the business cards in desired order.
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2. Adjust the paper width slider to the business card width. The paper width
slider should be gently touching both sides of the business cards.
Attention
Don’t load more than 20 business cards in one
batch.
PLACING PLASTIC CARDS
The plastic card can be embossed credit card, driver license, ID card, insurance
card, medic-care card or any membership card. Make sure to load the embossed face
of the embossed card face down into the scanner.
1. Horizontally load the plastic card, headfirst and face down, toward the center
of the ADF.
For single-sided scans, load the card face down.
For double-sided scans, load the card in desired order.
2. Adjust the paper width slider to the card width. The paper width slider should
be gently touching both sides of the card.
Attention
Make sure the plastic cards you wish to
scan are horizontally loaded into the ADF.
Maximum thickness of each plastic card is
1.2 mm.
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PLACING DOCUMENTS WITH THE PROTECTION SHEET
To avoid paper jam and documents be scratched, the protection sheet is designed
for you to load and protect special documents. It allows you to scan a document that
is not easy to load into the scanner. For example, paper with an odd (non-rectangular)
shape, wrinkles, curls, folds, as well as stamps, magazine and newspaper clippings.
You can also use the protection sheet when you scan photographs and valuable
documents so they won’t be scratched.
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3. Close the ADF cover by pushing it back down until it snaps back into place.
4. To scan a document with large page size, spread the page to be scanned
facing outwards and neatly fold it in half from the center.
5. Open the protection sheet and place the document inside, headfirst and face
down, toward the center of the sheet and all the way until touching the bottom
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of the sheet. Align the top of the document to the side of the protection sheet
with the black line, and the folded portion toward to the right side of the sheet.
6. Load the protection sheet into the scanner, and align the protection sheet with
the black line toward the center of the ADF.
7. For single-sided scans, load the protection sheet face down.
For double-sided scans, load the protection sheet in desired order.
8. Adjust the paper width slider to the protection sheet width. The paper width
slider should be gently touching both sides of the sheet.
Attention
When you are using the protection sheet for
scanning, please load the sheet of papers one
by one.
SCANNING DOCUMENTS
There are four different ways to operate the scanner:
1. By acquiring images from the scanner through our TWAIN interface within
any TWAIN-compliant application programs.
2. By scanning images within our DI Capture software.
3. By scanning from the buttons on the scanner front panel.
4. By scanning from DocAction's Execute menu on the screen.
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The TWAIN interface, DI Capture and DocAction software is automatically installed
to your system along with the scanner driver.
Attention
Before you start scanning, check the following:
The power of both your computer and
scanner is turned on.
The icon appears on the Windows
system tray.
Paper is appropriately placed on the
scanner flatbed glass or loaded into the
ADF.
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scanner. This program acts as an interface between the scanner hardware and the
image-editing software you are using to view and edit images. The TWAIN program
allows you to adjust a number of settings to define the quality of the scanned image.
The following describes how you may use our bundled image-editing application
(NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio), document management software (NewSoft Presto!
PageManager), OCR software (ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus) and Business card
Recognition Software (HotCard BizCard Finder) to scan via TWAIN interface. When
you get familiar with the scanning, you may alternatively use other TWAIN compatible
scanning program or image-editing application to do your scanning projects.
Select the Scan Source:
If you have more than one scanner or other imaging devices installed on your
computer, you need to set this scanner as the default scanning source before you
acquire TWAIN program.
1. For NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio: From the File menu, click Select Source.
For NewSoft Presto! PageManager: From the File menu, click Select Source.
For ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus: From the File menu, click Select
Scanner….
For HotCard BizCard Finder: From the Main Toolbar, click Settings > Acquire
Options > Flatbed/TWAIN Scan, and then click Settings > Acquire Options
> Select Flatbed/TWAIN Scanner.
2. In the window that opens, choose this scanner and then click the OK button to
set this scanner as the default scanning source.
Scan within NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio:
1. Click the Windows Start button to launch Presto! ImageFolio.
2. Within Presto! ImageFolio, click File > Acquire > Acquire.
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3. In the TWAIN window that opens, select Flatbed Reflective or ADF (Front
Side) as the Scan Type if you want to scan single-sided documents, or select
ADF (Duplex) to scan double-sided documents.
4. Adjust the scanning settings. For ADF (Duplex) scan, you can tailor settings
individually for front and rear sides of the documents. Click Front Side button
to adjust the scanning settings of document front side and then click Rear Side
button to adjust the scanning settings of document rear side.
You can enable the function of Merge Pages only when you select ADF
(Duplex) as Scan type and Automatic Size as Page Size to output the scan
images of both front and rear sides in one image. After the function of Merge
Pages is enabled, you can make the selection of Horizontally to generate both
front and rear image data horizontally in a joined image (the rear image will be
placed at the right side next to the front image), or make the selection of
Vertically to generate both front and rear image data vertically in a joined
image (the rear image will be placed below the front image).
5. Load one page of the document and click the Preview button. The scanned
image should appear in the Preview Window. To define the margins and crop
out sections of the image you don’t want scanned, use the mouse to click and
drag the corners or sides of the scan area borders. Adjust the scan settings
again if the preview image doesn’t satisfy your needs.
6. Load all pages of the document and click the Scan button.
7. When the scan finishes, click the Exit button to close the TWAIN window. The
scanned images are displayed in Presto! ImageFolio, and you may perform the
image editing tasks.
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Click the Help button within the TWAIN window for more information about the
settings.
Scan within NewSoft Presto! PageManager:
1. Click the Windows Start button to launch Presto! PageManager.
2. Within Presto! PageManager, click Tools > Scan Settings > uncheck
“Suppress TWAIN User Interface” > OK. Click File > Acquire Image Data.
3. In the TWAIN window that opens, select Flatbed Reflective or ADF (Front
Side) as the Scan Type if you want to scan single-sided documents, or select
ADF (Duplex) to scan double-sided documents.
4. Adjust the scanning settings. For ADF (Duplex) scan, you can tailor settings
individually for front and rear sides of the documents. Click Front Side button to
adjust the scanning settings of document front side and then click Rear Side
button to adjust the scanning settings of document rear side.
You can enable the function of Merge Pages only when you select ADF
(Duplex) as Scan type and Automatic Size as Page Size to output the scan
images of both front and rear sides in one image. After the function of Merge
Pages is enabled, you can make the selection of Horizontally to generate both
front and rear image data horizontally in a joined image (the rear image will be
placed at the right side next to the front image), or make the selection of
Vertically to generate both front and rear image data vertically in a joined
image (the rear image will be placed below the front image).
5. Load one page of the document and click the Preview button. The scanned
image should appear in the Preview Window. To define the margins and crop
out sections of the image you don’t want scanned, use the mouse to click and
drag the corners or sides of the scan area borders. Adjust the scan settings
again if the preview image doesn’t satisfy your needs.
6. Load all pages of the document and click the Scan button.
7. When the scan finishes, click the Exit button to close the TWAIN window. The
scanned images are displayed in Presto! PageManager, and you may perform
the image editing tasks.
Click the Help button within the TWAIN window for more information about the
settings.
Scan within ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus:
1. Click on the Windows Start button, point to All Programs > ABBYY
FineReader Sprint Plus and then click ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus to
launch the FineReader program.
2. To scan one page from the flatbed glass:
Click and then click Scan Image from its drop-down menu.
To scan multiple pages from the ADF:
Click and then click Scan Multiple Images from its drop-down menu.
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3. In the TWAIN window that opens, select Flatbed Reflective or ADF (Front
Side) as the Scan Type if you want to scan single-sided documents, or select
ADF (Duplex) to scan double-sided documents.
4. Adjust the scanning settings. For ADF (Duplex) scan, you can tailor settings
individually for front and rear sides of the documents. Click Front Side button to
adjust the scanning settings of document front side and then click Rear Side
button to adjust the scanning settings of document rear side.
You can enable the function of Merge Pages only when you select ADF
(Duplex) as Scan type and Automatic Size as Page Size to output the scan
images of both front and rear sides in one image. After the function of Merge
Pages is enabled, you can make the selection of Horizontally to generate both
front and rear image data horizontally in a joined image (the rear image will be
placed at the right side next to the front image), or make the selection of
Vertically to generate both front and rear image data vertically in a joined
image (the rear image will be placed below the front image).
5. Load one page of the document and click the Preview button. The scanned
image should appear in the Preview Window. To define the margins and crop
out sections of the image you don’t want scanned, use the mouse to click and
drag the corners or sides of the scan area borders. Adjust the scan settings
again if the preview image doesn’t satisfy your needs.
6. Load all pages of the document and click the Scan button.
7. The scanned images are displayed in the FineReader main window, and you
may proceed OCR to convert images into pdf or editable text formats.
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If you usually scan images with the
same settings, you can define a scan
profile to save the settings you have
configured by entering a name or
description for this new profile in the
white area beside the word Profile and
then click the Save button.
Next time when you want to scan similar
documents and apply the same
settings, you can just select this profile
from the drop-down list and then click
the Scan button.
Click the Help button within the TWAIN window for more information about the
settings.
Scan within HotCard BizCard Finder:
1. Click on the Windows Start button, point to All Programs > Business card
Recognition Software and then click Business card Recognition Software
to launch the Business card Recognition Software.
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2. Within Business card Recognition Software, click Scan from the main
toolbar.
3. In the TWAIN window that opens, select Flatbed Reflective or ADF (Front
Side) as the Scan Type if you want to scan single-sided business cards, or
select ADF (Duplex) to scan double-sided business cards.
4. Adjust the scanning settings (Paper Size: Automatic Size, Resolution: 300). For
ADF (Duplex) scan, you can tailor settings individually for front and rear sides
of the business cards. Click Front Side button to adjust the scanning settings
of front side and then click Rear Side button to adjust the scanning settings of
rear side.
You can enable the function of Merge Pages only when you select ADF
(Duplex) as Scan type and Automatic Size as Page Size to output the scan
images of both front and rear sides in one image. After the function of Merge
Pages is enabled, you can make the selection of Horizontally to generate both
front and rear image data horizontally in a joined image (the rear image will be
placed at the right side next to the front image), or make the selection of
Vertically to generate both front and rear image data vertically in a joined
image (the rear image will be placed below the front image).
5. Load one business card and click the Preview button. The scanned image
should appear in the Preview Window.
6. Load all business cards and click the Scan button.
7. The scanned images are displayed in the BizCard Finder main window, and you
may proceed OCR to convert images into editable text formats.
Click the Help button within the TWAIN window for more information about the
settings.
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3. Select a document from the Folder Pane to store the scanned images.
(To create a new folder and/or a new document, click the New Folder and/or
New Document button from the toolbar.)
4. Select an appropriate scan profile. (You may click the tab of Scan Settings
Pane to check if the current settings of the selected scan profile meet your
needs. If not, you may click the Create or Manage button beside the Scan
Profile to create a new profile or modify an existing profile.)
5. Click the Scan – Append button from the toolbar.
6. When the scan finishes, all scanned images are displayed on the Browser
Pane. The last scanned image appears on the Viewer Pane.
Alternatively you may click the Scan Wizard button from the toolbar to let Scan
Wizard guide you through the entire scan process.
You may also tailor your own user interface of DI Capture such as the toolbar
buttons, Viewer Pane, Browser Pane, etc.
Refer to the online help of DI Capture to explorer more about DI Capture!
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To complete your scanning projects by using the scanner buttons is very easy and
convenient. The number of scanning task displayed on the scanner’s front panel is
configured through DocAction. DocAction offers you quick access to the most
frequently-used scanning functions. They are especially useful when you need to
repeatedly scan with the same settings and send images to the same destination.
Before performing your first scan via scanner buttons, you are recommended to
configure the button settings to your needs and preferences first.
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Attention
When you scan by the OCR button of
DocAction program, in each batch you can scan
up to either 50 sheets of paper for single-sided
scans or 25 sheets of paper for double-sided
scans because of the limit from ABBYY
FineReader 6.0 Sprint Plus.
Scan from the Scanner Buttons
1. Place the document or images onto the scanner. (Refer to “Chapter II.
Scanning” of this guide for more information in placing paper into the ADF or on
the flatbed glass properly.)
2. Check current button settings by viewing the memo label or the Button
Configuration window. If needed, you may also modify settings to meet your
current needs. (Refer to “View Button Settings” and “Configure Button Settings”
below for more information.)
3. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired task.
4. Press the Scan button.
The scanner starts to scan immediately and carry out the corresponding action
according to settings you have set up in the Button Configuration window.
Attention
Place only text documents for OCR purposes.
Do not scan a photo using the OCR button.
Configure Button Settings
Within the “Button Configuration” window, you can find a row of icons running
through the left side of the window. Each icon represents a scanning task, and the
number underneath corresponds to the function number displayed on the scanner front
panel. Nine frequently-used scanning tasks are pre-configured for your convenience to
start scanning immediately. You may, however, customize the settings of every nine
tasks to best meet your needs and preferences. Follow the steps described below:
1. Do one of the following to open the Button Configuration window:
Double-click the icon in the Windows system tray.
Right-click the icon in the Windows system tray, and then choose
Button Configuration… in the pop-up menu that opens.
2. Select a task number by clicking on the icon at the left side of the window.
3. Select the desired function from the drop-down list of Button Template and
adjust button settings.
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It’s optional for you to write down the
customized button number settings on the
included memo label and place this memo
anywhere on the scanner.
Click the Help button within the Button Configuration window for more information
about the settings.
View Button Settings
There are three ways to view the button settings:
Double-click the icon in the Windows system tray.
Right-click the icon in the Windows system tray, and then choose
Button Configuration… in the pop-up menu that opens.
View your memo if you write down the customized button number settings
on the memo label.
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You may also use DocAction's on-screen Execute menu to perform the same
scanning tasks. The DocAction program provides a quick and convenient way to
perform various scanning functions. Follow the steps described below:
1. Place the document or images onto the scanner.
2. Check current button settings by viewing the memo label or the Button
Configuration window. If needed, you may also modify settings to meet your
current needs.
3. Right-click the icon in the Windows system tray, and then choose
Execute in the pop-up menu that opens.
4. Click the desired button function item in the pop-up menu.
The scanner starts to scan immediately and carry out the corresponding action
according to settings you have set up in the Button Configuration window.
Attention
When you scan by the OCR button of
DocAction program, in each batch you can scan
up to either 50 sheets of paper for single-sided
scans or 25 sheets of paper for double-sided
scans because of the limit from ABBYY
FineReader 6.0 Sprint Plus.
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CHAPTER III. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your scanner is designed to be maintenance-free. However, constant care and
maintenance can keep your scanner working smoothly.
CLEANING THE SCANNER
Paper powder, dust, ink and toner from paper being scanned may make the
scanner glass and the inner ADF dirty, which leads to poor image quality or document-
feeding errors. How often to clean your scanner depends on the type of paper and
number of pages being scanned.
Perform the following procedures to clean the scanner surface, scanner glass and
the ADF unit. Gently wipe locations described herein. Do not rub too hard.
Warning
Before cleaning the scanner, turn off the
scanner and disconnect the scanner’s
power cable and USB cable, and then wait
a few minutes for the glass and/or the
inner ADF to cool to ambient temperature.
Wash your hands with soap and water
after cleaning the scanner.
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Have the following cleaning materials ready to clean the scanner:
soft, dry, lint-free cloth (or a cotton swab)
non-abrasive cleaner—Isopropyl alcohol (95%). DO NOT use water.
Attention
Alternatively you can use glass cleaner
or neutral detergent for windows cleaning
to clean the scanner glass.
However, DO NOT use either of them to
clean the ADF feed roller or pad module.
Use of other cleaning materials could damage your scanner.
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1. Open the document cover.
2. Gently wipe the following areas with the cloth dampened with the cleaner.
Clean Document Pad & Scanner Glass:
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Do not spray cleaner directly onto the scanner
glass. Excess liquid residue may fog or
damage the scanner.
3. Wait for cleaned areas to dry completely.
4. Gently close the document cover.
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careful NOT to scratch their surfaces.
Clean Feed Roller:
Wipe the Feed Roller from side to side and then rotate it. Repeat this until its
entire surface is cleaned.
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Clean Pad Module:
Wipe the Pad Module from top to bottom (in the direction of arrow shown in
below picture). Be careful not to damage the pick springs of the pad.
Clean ADF Glass:
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Do not spray cleaner directly onto the scanner
glass. Excess liquid residue may fog or
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3. Wait for cleaned areas to dry completely.
4. Close the ADF cover by pushing it back down until it snaps back into place.
REPLACING CONSUMABLES
As a guideline, it is recommended to replace the pad module every 25000 sheets of
scans. It is also recommended to purchase a new protection sheet if it can’t be used
for scanning due to serious damage.
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3. Install the new pad module by inserting the tabs on the module onto their slots
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4. Close the ADF cover by pushing it back down until it snaps back into place.
CALIBRATING THE SCANNER
Attention
Please uninstall the extended paper width
sliders before you start the calibration.
Calibrate the scanner if colors appear in areas that should be white, or colors of the
scanned image and the original vary a lot. This allows you to adjust and compensate
for variations that can occur in the optical component over time by its nature.
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The following describes how to calibrate the scanner:
1. The Calibration Sheet, marked with an arrow on either edge at both sides, is
used specially for ADF Scanning calibration.
2. Insert the special calibration sheet into the ADF of the scanner, with an arrow
toward the scanner buttons.
Attention
Please insert the special calibration sheet
included with the scanner. Alternatively you
may also use any plain white sheet of paper
sized in A4 (216 by 297 mm) instead; however,
the calibration effect may be less good than the
special calibration sheet.
3. Click Start > All Programs > Your scanner model name > Calibration
Wizard.
4. Click Next from the Calibration Wizard that pops up and then click Calibrate
Now.... Start to begin the Flatbed Reflective calibration process. After the
calibration is complete, click OK.
5. Click Calibrate Now.... Click on the Start button to begin the ADF calibration
process.
6. The scanner pulls the calibration sheet through the scanner, which completes
this scanner calibration. After the calibration is complete, click OK and then
click Finish.
STANDBY MODE5
To save power consumption, the scanner will enter the standby mode after it is idle
for a while. You may disable the standby mode or define an idle time for the scanner to
automatically enter the standby mode.
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1. From the Windows START menu, point to All Programs > Your Scanner
Model Name, and then click Scanner Utility.
2. In the Standby Mode section of the Scanner Utility window that opens, click the
button of your option:
a. To disable the Standby Mode: Click the button before Disable Standby
Mode.
b. To automatically enter the Standby Mode: Click the button before Enter
the Standby mode after the scanner has been idle for ... minutes and
then click the up or down arrows to set a default time for the scanner to
automatically enter the Standby Mode.
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The scanner will enter the standby mode (sleep
mode) after it is idle for 10 minutes. Simply press
any scanner button on the scanner panel and the
scanner will return back to the normal status.
3. Click on OK button to save settings and exit.
Warning
To completely shut down the scanner, press
the power switch on the side of the scanner.
If the scanner will not be used for a long
period of time, shut down the scanner and
then disconnect the power cable from the
power outlet.
Alternatively you may click Default to restore the default settings. You may press
any scanner button to wake up the scanner from power saving.
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CHAPTER IV. TROUBLESHOOTING
If you encounter problems with your scanner, please review the installation and
scanning instructions contained in this guide.
Before you ask for customer service or repair, please refer to the information in this
chapter and consult our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) in which you can find
useful self troubleshooting information. From the Windows START menu, point to All
Programs > Your Scanner Model Name, and then click FAQ.
SCANNER CONNECTION
The first step to take when troubleshooting connection problems with your scanner
is to check all physical connections. The icon , located on the Windows system
tray, indicates if the scanner software is properly launched and the scanner and
computer are communicating with each other.
Appearance Status
The program has been successfully launched and the
scanner is connected with the computer, ready to scan
images.
The scanner is not connected with the computer. Or, the
scanner power is not switched on.
No Display You have chosen to terminate the program, no matter the
scanner is connected or disconnected with the computer.
CLEARING PAPER JAMS
If a paper jam in the ADF happens, please perform the following steps:
1. Remove any unjammed documents still loaded into the ADF.
2. Open the ADF cover by pulling the cover open lever.
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creasing or wrinkling the documents.
Attention
Do not try to pull jammed or half-scanned
documents out of the ADF without first opening
the ADF cover. Doing so may permanently
damage the ADF.
4. Close the ADF cover by pushing it back down until it snaps back into place.
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APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS6
Plustek SmartOffice PL2546
Optical Resolution 600 dpi
Max. Hardware Resolution Flatbed: 1200 x 1200 dpi
ADF: 600 x 600 dpi
Scan Modes
Color: Input 48-bit; Output 24-bit
Grayscale: Input 16-bit; Output 8-bit
Black & White: 1-bit
Technology Color Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
ADF Capacity
1. 50 sheets (A4/Letter, 70 g/m2 or 18 lb.), maximum
thickness under 5mm (or 0.2”).
2. 20 sheets (Business Cards)
3. Plastic Card, maximum thickness under 1.2 mm.
Note: Maximum ADF capacity varies, depending upon
paper weight.
ADF Scanning Speed
8 ppm/8 ipm (200 dpi, color mode, A4 Portrait)
25 ppm/46 ipm (200 dpi, grayscale mode, A4 Portrait)
25 ppm/46 ipm (200 dpi, B&W mode, A4 Portrait)
Note: Results may vary depending upon your scanning
application, computer processor and system memory.
Scan Area
(W x L)
Flatbed:
Maximum 216 x 297 mm (8.5” x 11.69”)
Minimum 12.7 x 12.7 mm (0.5” x 0.5”)
ADF:
Maximum 216 x 432 mm (or 8.5” x 17”)
Minimum 13.2 x 13.2 mm (or 0.52” x 0.52”)
Acceptable Paper Sizes
(W x L)
Flatbed:
Up to A4/Letter size (8.5” x 11.69”)
ADF:
Maximum 220 x 432 mm (or 8.66” x 17”)
Minimum 50.8 x 50.8 mm (or 2” x 2”)
Acceptable Paper Weight
for ADF 50 to 105 g/m2 (or 14 to 28 lb.)
Power Adapter DC 24V, 0.75 A
Operation: < 18 W
Power Consumption Idle: 3.2 W
Interface USB 2.0 High Speed
Operating Temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Relative Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
6 Hardware specifications may change at any time without prior notice.
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Physical Dimensions
(WxDxH) 481 x 327 x 203 mm (18.93” x 12.87” x 7.98”)
Weight 4.5 Kgs (9.92 lb.)
Protocols TWAIN Compliant
EMI FCC Class B, CE
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Plustek SmartOffice PL2550
Optical Resolution 600 dpi
Max. Hardware Resolution Flatbed: 600 x 600 dpi
ADF: 600 x 600 dpi
Scan Modes
Color: Input 48-bit; Output 24-bit
Grayscale: Input 16-bit; Output 8-bit
Black & White: 1-bit
Technology Color Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
ADF Capacity
1. 50 sheets (A4/Letter, 70 g/m2 or 18 lb.), maximum
thickness under 5mm (or 0.2”).
2. 20 sheets (Business Cards)
3. Plastic Card, maximum thickness under 1.2 mm.
Note: Maximum ADF capacity varies, depending upon
paper weight.
ADF Scanning Speed
8 ppm/8 ipm (200 dpi, color mode, A4 Portrait)
25 ppm/50 ipm (200 dpi, grayscale mode, A4 Portrait)
25 ppm/50 ipm (200 dpi, B&W mode, A4 Portrait)
Note: Results may vary depending upon your scanning
application, computer processor and system memory.
Scan Area
(W x L)
Flatbed:
Maximum 216 x 297 mm (8.5” x 11.69”)
Minimum 12.7 x 12.7 mm (0.5” x 0.5”)
ADF:
Maximum 216 x 432 mm (or 8.5” x 17”)
Minimum 13.2 x 13.2 mm (or 0.52” x 0.52”)
Acceptable Paper Sizes
(W x L)
Flatbed:
Up to A4/Letter size (8.5” x 11.69”)
ADF:
Maximum 220 x 432 mm (or 8.66” x 17”)
Minimum 50.8 x 50.8 mm (or 2” x 2”)
Acceptable Paper Weight
for ADF 50 to 105 g/m2 (or 14 to 28 lb.)
Power Adapter DC 24V, 0.75 A
Operation: < 18 W
Idle: < 2.4 W
Standby (sleep mode): < 0.3 W
Power Consumption
Off Mode: = 0 W
Interface USB 2.0 High Speed
Operating Temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Relative Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
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Physical Dimensions
(WxDxH) 481 x 327 x 203 mm (18.93” x 12.87” x 7.98”)
Weight 4.5 Kgs (9.92 lb.)
Protocols TWAIN Compliant
EMI FCC Class B, CE
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APPENDIX B:
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY
For further assistance, visit our website or call our customer support phone number
listed on the last page of this guide. One of our representatives will be happy to assist
you from Monday through Friday in office working hours.
To avoid delays, please have the following information available before calling:
Scanner name and model number
Scanner serial number (Located at the bottom of the scanner)
Scanner CD version and part number
A detailed description of the problem
Your computer manufacturer and its model number
The speed of your CPU
Your current operating system and BIOS (optional)
Name of software package(s), version or release number and manufacturer
of the software
Other USB devices installed
SERVICE & SUPPORT INFORMATION (FOR EU
COUNTRY ONLY)
Where appropriate, the period of availability of spare parts and the possibilities of
upgrading products information. Please ask local distributors and suppliers for spare
parts information and product upgrade information.
Information requested by relevant Implementing Measure. Please ask local
distributors and suppliers for the related information of Implementing Measure test
report.
Do not dispose anything of products before you ask local distributors and suppliers
to get correct information for decreases of environmental impact with right methods and
procedures.
If you want to disposals the product and/or an accessory, please ask local
distributors and suppliers to get the contact information of nearest disposal
manufactures.
If you have any maintenance inquiry, please ask local distributors and suppliers to
get the contact information of nearest maintenance center in order to extend the
product usage life time.
If you want to maintain and clearance the product, please ask local distributors and
suppliers to get the right information of nearest stores.
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STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY
This Statement of Limited Warranty applies only to the options you originally
purchase for your use, and not for resale, from an authorized reseller.
The manufacturer warranty includes all parts and labor, and is not valid without the
receipt of original purchase. To obtain warranty service, you may contact the
authorized dealer or distributor, or visit our website to check out the available service
information, or send a request via E-mail for further help.
If you transfer this product to another user, warranty service is available to that user
for the remainder of the warranty period. You should give your proof of purchase and
this statement to that user.
We warrant that this machine will be in good working order and will conform to its
functional descriptions in the documentation provided. Upon provision of proof of
purchase, replacement parts assume the remaining warranty of the parts they replace.
Before presenting this product for warranty service, you must remove all programs,
data and removable storage media. Products returned without guides and software will
be replaced without guides and software.
This Limited Warranty service does not provide for carry-in exchange when the
problem results from accident, disaster, vandalism, misuse, abuse, unsuitable
environment, program modification, another machine or non-vendor modification for
this product.
If this product is an optional feature, this Limited Warranty applies only when the
feature is used in a machine for which it was designed.
If you have any questions about your Limited Warranty, contact the approved
retailer from whom you bought the product or the manufacturer.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HOWEVER,
SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF
THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO OTHER WARRANTIES
APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply.
Under no circumstances are we liable for any of the following:
1. Third party claims against you for losses or damages.
2. Loss of, or damage to, your records or data; or
3. Economic consequential damages (including lost profits or savings) or
incidental damages, even if we are informed of their possibility.
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Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
FCC RADIO FREQUENCY STATEMENT
This equipment 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.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular television reception (which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that which the
receiver is connected.
Shielded interconnect cables and shielded power cord which are supplied
with this equipment must be employed with this equipment to ensure
compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help if the
conditions persist.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or
authorized service center could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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CONTACTING PLUSTEK
Europe: Plustek Technology GmbH
An der Strusbek 60-62
22926 Ahrensburg
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 4102-8913-0
Fax: +49 (0) 4102-8913-500/508
E-mail: support@plustek.de
Website: www.plustek.de
North America: Plustek Technology Inc.
17517 Fabrica Way, Suite B
Cerritos, CA 90703
U.S.A.
Tel: +1 -714-670-7713
Fax: +1 -714-670-7756
E-mail: supportusa@plustek.com
Worldwide except
Europe & North America:
Plustek Inc.
13F-1, No.3 (Building F), Yuan Qu Street
115 Nankang, Taipei
Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-2655 7866
Fax: +886-2-2655 7833
Website: www.plustek.com
Visit our website
for more customer service information.
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