Sheet-fed Scanner
User’s Manual
Regulatory model: FL-1315B/FL-1314B
manual-en-250-0876-E-AD280&AD260-v300
Avision Inc.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance
information statement
Part 15
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 installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or 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 of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
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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European Union Regulatory Notice
Products bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU
Directives:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS)
Directive 2011/65/EU
CE compliance of this product is valid if powered with the correct
CE-marked AC adapter provide by Avision.
This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN55022, EN55024,
safety requirements of EN 60950 and ROHS requirements of
EN50581.
*This machine is certified as Class 1 LED product.
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Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Union
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that the
product can not be disposed of with your other household waste.
Instead it should be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery
and recycling in an effort to protect human health and the
environment. Fore more information about where you can drop
off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local
city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
As an ENERGY STAR
®
Partner, Avision Inc. has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
System Requirements
CPU: Intel
®
Core™ 2 Duo or higher
Memory: 32 bit: 2 GB
64 bit: 4 GB
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM Drive
USB Port: USB port 3.0 (compatible with USB 2.0/1.1)
Compatible
Operating
System:
Microsoft Windows XP(SP3), Windows Vista,
Windows 7, Windows 8 (32 bits/64 bits),
Windows 10 (32 bits/64 bits)
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Product Safety Guide
Please clearly read all these instructions, and follow all instructions
and warnings before installing and using the device.
The following indications are used in this document to obviate any
chance of accident or damage to you and/or the device.
WARNING
Indicates potentially hazardous situations, which
if instructions are not followed, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if instructions are not followed, may
result in minor or moderate injury or damage to
property.
Use only the AC power adapter that came with your device.
Using any other AC power adapter could cause fire, electrical
shock, or injury.
Use only the AC power cord and USB cable that came with your
device and avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking.
Using any other AC power cord and USB cable could cause fire,
electrical shock, or injury.
Do not place objects on top of the AC power cord, and do not
allow the AC power adapter or the AC power cord to be stepped
on or run over.
Place the device and its AC power adapter near an electrical
outlet where the AC power adapter can easily be unplugged.
If you use an extension cord with the device, make sure that
the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the
extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating.
Place the device close enough to the computer so that the
interface cable can easily reach between the device and the
computer.
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Do not place or store the device or its AC power adapter:
Outdoors
Near excessive dirt or dust, water, or heat sources
In locations subject to shocks, vibrations, high
temperature or humidity, direct sunlight, strong light
sources, or rapid changes in temperature or humidity
Do not use the device with wet hands.
Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the AC power
adapter, device, or device option by yourself, except as
specifically explained in the device's documentation. This could
cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.
Do not insert objects into any opening, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out components. Beware of
electrical shock hazards.
Unplug the device and the AC power adapter, and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
The AC power adapter or plug is damaged.
Liquid has entered the device or the AC power adapter.
Object has entered the device or the AC power adapter.
The device or the AC power adapter has been dropped,
or the case has been damaged.
The device or the AC power adapter does not operate
normally (i.e. appearance of smoke, strange smell, odd
noise, etc.), or exhibits a distinct change in performance
Unplug the device and the AC power adapter before cleaning.
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CAUTION:
Do not locate the device on rackety or aslope tables. Do not
locate the device on unstable surface. The device may fall
down and this may result in injury.
Do not place heavy objects on the unit. It may cause
unbalance and the device may fall down. This may result in
injury.
Store the AC Power cord/USB cable bundled out of the reach of
children to avoid the risk of injury.
Keep plastic bags bundled out of the reach of children to avoid
the danger of suffocation.
If you are not going to use the device for a long period, unplug
the AC power adapter from the electrical outlet.
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Table of Contents
1. ................................................. 1-1 Introduction
1.1 ............................................... 1-1 Package Items
.................................................... 1-3 Front View
1.2
..................................................... 1-4 Rear View
1.3
2. ..................................... 2-1 Scanner Installation
2.1 ................................................... 2-1 Precautions
Installing the Scanner Driver and Connecting the
2.2
Cables
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
3. .......................... 3-1 Completing Your First Scan
3.1 ........................................ 3-1 Loading Your Paper
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
..................3-10 Verifying Your Scanner Installation
3.2
..3-14 A Glance of the Scanner Properties Dialog Box
3.3
.......................................................... 2-2
........................... 2-2 Connecting to Power
.......................... 2-3 Turning on the Power
................ 2-3 Installing the Scanner Driver
...................... 2-5 Connecting to Computer
...................... 3-1 Notice on Using the ADF
Loading Your Document in the ADF Paper
.................................................. 3-2
Tray
............................ 3-7 Scanning Thin Paper
Scanning a Stack of Document with
Various sizes and Weights
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4. ..... 4-1 Using the Scanner Properties Dialog Box
4.1 .... 4-2 Buttons on the Scanner Properties Dialog Box
.................................. 4-4 Showing or Hiding Tabs
4.2
.............................................. 4-6 The Image Tab
4.3
..................... 4-7 The Image Selection Box
4.3.1
..........................4-11 Other Image Options
4.3.2
........................4-23 Scanning color images
4.3.3
..................4-23 Scanning grayscale images
4.3.4
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........................4-23 Scanning B&W images
4.3.5
..................................4-24 Editing Profiles
4.3.6
....................................4-27 The Compression Tab
4.4
...................................4-29 The Color Dropout Tab
4.5
......................4-29 Color Dropout Selection
4.5.1
..............................................4-35 The Paper Tab
4.6
...........................................4-36 Cropping
4.6.1
.........................4-42 Other Paper Selection
4.6.2
.........................4-48 The Multi-Feed Detection Tab
4.7
...........................................4-52 The Preview Tab
4.8
...................................4-53 The Enhancement Tab
4.9
.......................................4-59 The Rotation Tab
4.10
...................................4-64 The Separation Tab
4.11
........................................4-69 The Setting Tab
4.12
.....................................4-72 The Imprinter Tab
4.13
..................................4-76 The Information Tab
4.14
5. ............................. 5-1 ISIS Interface Operation
6.
........................................ 6-1 Using the Buttons
6.1 ........................... 6-1 Installing Button Manager V2
Checking the Button Configurations before
6.2
Scanning
.......... 6-4 Scanning From One Touch of the Buttons
6.3
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7. ................................................ 7-1 Maintenance
7.1 ........................................... 7-1 Cleaning the ADF
......................................... 7-4 Cleaning the Glass
7.2
..................... 7-5 Replacing the ADF Reverse Roller
7.3
................................ 7-8 Replacing the ADF Rollers
7.4
8. ........................................... 8-1 Troubleshooting
8.1 ...................................... 8-1 Clearing a Paper Jam
................................... 8-2 Questions and Answers
8.2
........................................... 8-4 Technical Service
8.3
9. ............................................... 9-1 Specifications
Index ......................................................................a
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the color sheet-fed
image scanner. With this scanner, you can scan documents
from the auto document feeder increase your productivity.
Before you install and operate the new scanner, please take a
few minutes to read through this manual. It provides proper
instructions for you to unpack, install, operate and maintain
the scanner.
1.1 Package Items
he following figure indicates the package contents. Please
T
check all the items against your checklist. If you do not
receive all the items, please contact your authorized local
dealer immediately.
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1. Scanner Main Unit
2. Quick Guide/CD
3. USB Cable
4. Power Adapter & Power Cord
Note:
1. Only use the AC adapter DA-48M24 by APD included in the
machine. Using other AC adapters may damage the machine
and void the warranty.
2. Please unpack the packing carefully, and check the contents
against the checklist. If any items are missing or damaged,
please contact your dealer immediately.
3. To access more service supports, visit www.avision.com to
register your Avision’s product.
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1.2 Front View
LCD Screen with
Up/Down Buttons
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Extension
Paper Guide
ADF
Paper Tray
Paper Guide
Extension
Paper Stopper
Paperweight
Output Tray
Position Adjuster
Cancel Button
Scan Button
Power Button
Part Name Function
Extension Can be pulled out and adjusted to the
size of the document being scanned.
ADF Paper Tray Load the document onto this part
when scanning document.
Paper Guides Adjusts to the width of the documents
to prevent skewing of the scanned
pages.
Operation Panel
LCD screen:
Shows a number indicating a scan-to
destination via the Up/Down buttons.
The Power Button:
Press to turn on the power.
The Scan Button:
Press to start a scan.
The Cancel Button:
Press to cancel a scanning job during
operation.
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Output Tray Open to collect the document after
scanned.
Position
Adjuster
Slide the adjuster inward to make the
Output Tray in a flat position.
Extension Pull it out. Documents are ejected
from the ADF to the tray.
Paperweight Used to hold down a stack of output
paper.
Paper Stopper Adjust to the length of the documents
to prevent them from falling apart.
1.3 Rear View
Power Jack
Kensi
Security Slot
ngton
USB Port
Part Name Function
USB Port Connect to your computer.
Power Jack Connect the AC adapter to the
scanner.
Kensington
Security Slot
Attach to a lock to secure the
scanner.
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2. Scanner Installation
2.1 Precautions
Keep the scanner out of direct sunl
to the sun or excessive heat may cause damage to the
unit.
Do not install the scanner in a humid or dusty place.
Be sure to use the proper AC power source.
Place the scanner securely on an even, flat surface.
Tilted or uneven surfaces may cause mechanical or
paper-feeding problems.
Retain the scanner box and packing materials for
shipping purposes.
ight. Direct exposure
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2.2 Installing the Scanner Driver and Connecting the
Cables
NOTE:
1). To ensure your computer can identify the USB scanner,
please install scanner driver fi
scanner to your computer.
rst before connecting the
2). The scanner driver contains TWAIN, ISIS and WIA driver.
After the installation of scanner driver is completed, this
scanner allows you to scan via a TWAIN, ISIS, or a WIA
interface. Start your TWAIN-compliant image editing
software application to select a TWAIN or WIA user interface
or your ISIS software to select an ISIS user interface. You
may also launch Microsoft’s Scanner and Camera Wizard to
scan via a WIA user interface.
2.2.1 Connecting to Power
Before connecting, make sure the power switch is off.
Pl
ug the small end of the power adaptor into the power jack of
your scanner. Insert the other end to an appropriate power
outlet.
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2.2.2 Turning on the Power
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Press the Power Swi
tch button on the front panel, the Power
LED will flash. When it is finished and ready to scan, the L ED
indicator will stop flashing and become steadily on. To turn
off the scanner, press the Power Switch button for about 3
seconds, the Power LED will be off.
2.2.3 Installing the Scanner Driver
1. Place the supplied CD-ROM onto your CD-ROM drive.
2. The software installation graphic appears. If not, run
“setup.exe”.
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Contents on the installation graphic:
Install Scanner Driver: To communicate with your
scanner, you need to install the scanner driver.
Install Button Manager V2: To use the buttons on
the scanner, you need to install Button Manager V2.
To ensure Button Manager V2 works properly, please
FIRST install scanner driver before installing Button
Manager V2.
Install Adobe Reader: To view the user’s manuals
for the scanner and Button Manager V2, you need to
use Adobe Reader to open and view the manuals in
pdf file format. If you already have Adobe Reader
installed on your computer, you may disregard this
item.
Install AVScan X: To scan and organize your multi-
page document(s), you can install the software
application to manage them easily and effectively.
View Manual: Click “View Manual” to view or
print the detailed user manual for the scanner and
Button Manager V2 respectively.
3. Click Install Scanner Driver to install the scanner driver
and then click Install Button Manager V2 to install the
Button Manager V2 unto your computer.
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2.2.4 Connecting to Computer
1. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the USB port of
your scanner. Connect the rectangle end to the USB port at
the rear side of your computer.
Note: The scanner is designed with a USB 3.0 interface to
ensure the optimal speed. If your computer comes with a
USB 3.0 port, make sure to connect the scanner to your
computer to the USB 3.0 port which is distinguished in blue
color at the back of your computer. The USB 3.0 port
enhances your scanning speed and is also compatible with
USB 2.0 and USB 1.1.
2. The computer should detect a new USB device and prompt a
“New Hardware Found” message.
3. By following the on-screen instructions, click the Next
button to continue. When the certification screen appears,
click Continue Anyway to complete the installation.
4. When the Finish dialog is prompted, click the Finish button.
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3. Completing Your First
Scan
3.1 Loading Your Paper
3.1.1 Notice on Using the ADF
Before using the ADF, please make sure that your paper meets
he following specifications:
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Document (s) can range in size from 50 x 50 mm (2 x 2 in.)
to 242 x 356 mm (9.5 x 14 in.)
2
Document (s) can range in weight from 27 ~ 413 g/m
~ 110 lb.)
(7
ID cards up to 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) thick
Document(s) should be square or rectangular and in good
condition (not fragile or worn).
Document(s) should be free of curl, wrinkle, tears, wet ink,
or punch holes.
Document(s) should be free of staples, paper clips, paper
sticky notes.
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3.1.2 Loading Your Document in the ADF Paper Tray
Fanning Your Document
Note:
To avoid occasional multi-feeds or paper jams, please fan
your documents and al
ign the top edges before feeding them
into the scanner.
1. Hold both ends of the documents and fan them a few
times.
2. Rotate the documents by 90 degrees and fan them in the
same manner.
3. Align the edges of the documents in a step-like pattern
(see picture below).
Step-like
Scanning
Direction
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Document Feeding
1. Unfold the document feeder and its extension.
2. Unfold the output tray and raise the paper stopper.
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3. Raise the paper guide to hold your multi-page document.
4. Load the stack of document face down wi
pages pointing into the feeder.
5. Verify that the
paper guides are aligned with the edges of
the stack.
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Note: The [Paper Width] switch:
If your document width is 216 mm (8.5 in.):
If your document width is 216 mm (8.5 in.), slide the
[Paper Width] switch DOWN to fix your paper guide to
conveniently load the letter-size document.
If your document width is larger than 216 mm (8.5 in.):
If your document width is larger than 216 mm (8.5 in.)
such as invoices with punch holes, slide the [Paper
Width] switch UP and move the paper guide to the right
end to load your documents.
Slide DOWN the [Paper
Width] switch to set
your paper width to 216
mm (8.5 in.)
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Slide UP the [Paper Width]
(
)
switch to set your paper
width larger than 216 mm
8.5 in.
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3.1.3 Scanning Thin Paper
To scan a stack of thi
n paper, it is recommended to raise the
paper weight and then make the output tray in a flat position to
keep the paper from rolling or possible paper jams due to the
paper stack in the output tray.
For normal document scanning, press down the paperweight and
keep the output tray in an angled position to prevent paper from
falling apart.
To scan thin paper,
1. Lift up the paperweight as shown.
2. Slide the position adjuster of the output tray to make the
output tray in a flat position.
3. Load a stack of thin paper into the paper tray. Align the
paper guides and make sure the edges of paper slightly
touch the paper guides on both side as illustrated.
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3.1.4 Scanning a Stack of Document with Various sizes
and W
eights
When scanning a batch of documents with different sizes and
weights, be sure to follow these guidelines to avoid a skewed
image or a paper jam:
1. Align the documents TOP EDGE first in the sequence of
paper size from large to small.
2. If two pages are of the same size yet with different weight,
arrange these pages in the sequence of paper weight from
heavyweight to lightweight.
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3. Align the edges of the documents by tapping the bottom of
the stack against the table top.
4. Center these pages in the document feeder and make sure
that the edges of page of the largest size slightly touch the
Paper Guide.
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3.2 Verifying Your Scanner Installation
T
o verify if your scanner installation is correct, Avision provides
you a useful test program called Avision Capture Tool. With this
tool, you can perform simple scans and view the captured
images. In addition, it helps you complete your scan at a rated
speed.
The following procedure describes how to verify your scanner
installation. If the installation is not correct, please review the
preceding section to check if the cable connection and scanner
driver have been successfully installed.
Before you begin, be sure the scanner is on.
1. Select Start>Programs>Avision xxx Scanner>Avision
Capture Tool. The Select Scanner Model dialog box will be
displayed.
2. Select your driver type and scanner model and click OK.
The following Avision Capture Tool dialog box will be
displayed.
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Setup
Save
Scan
File Format
File Path
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Fit
Page
Actual
Size
3. Choose your desi
red file format from the File Format drop
down list box. (Default is JPEG, other choice in cludes TIFF,
MTIFF, PDF, MPDF, GIF, and BMP.) The supported file
formats vary depending on your scanner model.
4. Type your desired folder name and file name in the File Path
box. (Default is C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\My
Documents\My Scan\Image.)
Note: If you do not wish to save the scanned image,
deselect the Save button since default is Save Enable. In this
case, the thumbnail view will be disabled. And therefore,
after viewing all the scanned images, only the last one w ill
remain on the screen.
5. Click the Setup button (
) or choose Setup from the
File menu to prompt the Scanner Properties dialog box.
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