Avision AD345 operation manual

Document Scanner

User’s Manual

Regulatory model: FF-1901B/ FF-1902B

Avision Inc.

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Trademarks

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Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Energy Star® is a registered trademark of the U.S. government.

IBM, IBM PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corp.

Other brands and product names herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Copyright

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Avision Inc.

Material scanned by this product may be protected by governmental laws and other regulations, such as copyright laws, the customer is solely responsible for complying with all such laws and regulations.

Warranty

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Avision makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.

Avision shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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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 2014/35/EC

EMC Directive 2014/30/EC

Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU

RED (Radio Equipment Directive) (2014/53/EC)

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.

*Note

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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 3.1 Gen 1(compatible with USB
	2.0/3.0)
Compatible	Microsoft Windows XP(SP3), Windows Vista,
Operating	Windows 7, Windows 8 (32 bits/64 bits),
System:	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	Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
	which, if instructions are not followed, may
	result in minor or moderate injury or damage to
	property.

WARNING

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 attempt to operate the battery in temperature outside the range of -20°~60° C. If so, this may cause cracking, rupturing, bursting, emission of flame or expulsion of molten metal to the outside of the equipment enclosure.

Note the the operating temperature for the battery is from - 20° to 60° C and the operating temperature for the product is from 10° to 35° C.

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 or throw them away 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.

FCC Caution:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

1)The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users.

2)The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.

IC Notice:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1)This device may not cause interference and

2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Règlementd’ Industry Canada

Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions:

(1)Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et.

(2)Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique.

Wired (Ethernet) and Wireless (Wi-Fi) Networks:

The availability of these features varies according to your product model.

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1.Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the high speed document image scanner. With this scanner, you can you scan your multi-page documents from the auto document feeder at a rated speed to increase your efficiency.

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

The following figure indicates the package contents. Please 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	2

3 *

4

5

6

1.Scanner Main Unit

2.Quick Guide/CD

3.*Ethernet Cable

4.USB Cable

5.Power Adapter & Power Cord

6.Calibration Sheet (for FF-1901B only)

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.

4.*: Availability varies due to scanner model.

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1.2 Front View

	Paper Width Switch		Extension
	Paper Guide
	LCD Screen with		ADF
			Paper Tray
Up/Down Buttons
	Power Button		Paper Guide
	Paper Stopper	Scan Button
		Cancel Button
	Part Name	Description
	Extension	Can be pulled out and adjusted to the
		size of the document being scanned.
	Paper Width	Slide it up or down to fit your paper
	Switch	size.
	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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	Document	Open it to place the document on the
	Cover	glass platen.
	Paper Stopper	Adjust to the length of the documents
		to prevent them from falling apart.
1.3 Rear View

Security Slot			LAN Port
	USB Port		Power Jack
	Item		Description
	LAN Port	Used to connect to network.
	Power Jack	Connect the AC adapter to the scanner.
	USB Port	Connect to your computer.
	Kensington	Attach to a lock to secure the scanner.
	Security Slot

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1.4 Control Panel

Item

Description

Display the scanning and error status.

Display using TWAIN or Button Manager V2 and its function.

Used to scroll up and down to select your function button via the software application - Button Manager V2.

Press to start a scan via the software application - Button Manager V2.

Press to cancel a scanning job during operation.

Press to return to the home screen.

Press to turn on the power.

Long press to turn off the power.

Press 2 seconds to turn on or off the Wi-Fi connection.

Turn solidly on in blue to indicate Wi-Fi connection is ready.

Wired (Ethernet) and Wireless (Wi-Fi) Networks:

The availability of these features varies according to your product model.

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1.5 LCD Display

After installing the scanner driver and connecting the scanner to your computer, the following LCD display will be prompted:

Indicates the	0
Scan Count

Indicates using TWAIN to start

a scan

Indicates current scan settings

Refer to chapter 4 – Using Avision Properties Dialog Box on how to start a scan with TWAIN user interface.

After installing scanner driver, Button Manager software application, and connecting the scanner to your computer, the following LCD display will be prompted:

Indicates the	0
Scan Count

iScan

Indicates current scan settings

Indicates

Function # of

Button Manager

Indicates

Button Name

of Button

Manager

Refer to chapter 6 – Using the Button on how to press the button to complete a scan.

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Status Bar

Icon		Name		LED Light Color/Status Indication
		Wi-Fi Mode			Successful
					Connection
					No Wi-Fi USB dongle
				No Display
		Ethernet			Successful
		Mode
					Connection
					No connection of the
				No Display
					wired network cable.
		Auto
		Document			A green icon indicates
		Feeder			there is paper in the
		Mode			Auto Document
					Feeder.
					A white icon indicates
					no paper in Auto
					Document Feeder.

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1.6 Removable Parts

Reverse Roller

ADF Roller

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2.Scanner Installation

2.1 Precautions

Keep the scanner out of direct sunlight. Direct exposure 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.

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2.2 Connecting to Power

Before connecting, make sure the power switch is off.

Plug the small end of the power adaptor into the power jack of your scanner. Insert the other end to an appropriate power outlet.

2.3 Turning on the Power

Press the Power Switch button on the front panel, the Power LED will flash. When it is finished and ready to scan, the LED 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.

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2.4 Installing the Scanner Driver

Note:

1.To ensure your computer can identify the USB scanner, please install scanner driver first before connecting the scanner to your computer.

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.

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 Virtual Scanner Link: To connect your computer to the scanner in the network, you need to install the Network Setup Tool. *Virtual Scanner Link: The availability varies according to scanner model.

Install AVScan X: To scan and organize your multipage 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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2.5 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 3.1 interface to ensure the optimal speed. If your computer comes with a USB 3.1 port, make sure to connect the scanner to your computer to the USB 3.1 port which is distinguished in blue color at the back of your computer. The USB 3.1 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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2.6 Connecting a Network Cable

1.Connect one end of your network cable to an available port of the switching hub of your LAN.

2.Connect the other end to the LAN port marked at the back of the product as shown.

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2.7 Using the Network Scanner for the First Time

Before connecting to the network scanner, make sure that Virtual Scanner Link (Network Setup Tool) has been installed onto your computer. The Network Setup Tool is included in the supplied software CD.

1.Start [Virtual Scanner Link] by choosing Start>All

Programs>Avision Virtual Scanner>Virtual Scanner Link. The main window will be displayed and the scanners in your network will be searched automatically. In a few seconds, the result including the scanner model and scanner’s IP address will be displayed as shown.

2.Choose the scanner you wish to connect and then press [Connect]. If connection is successful, a connection mark will be displayed as shown.

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3.After the scanner has been connected successfully, launch your TWAIN-compliant image-editing software application to start a scan (Figure A).

Or simply press the [Scan] button on the scanner to start a scan (Figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

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Note:

The VSL program allows multiple users to connect to the network scanner at anytime. Yet, the scanner operation can be used by one user at a time. If the network scanner is being used by other user, you will be prompted with a message to connect the scanner later. When the scanner is available, you will also be prompted with a message to connect the scanner and start scanning your document.

If the network scanner has not been found, it is probably the scanner and your computer are not in the same LAN. In this case, you can assign a specific IP address of the scanner to let [Virtual Scanner Link] automatically search the scanner. Click the [Option] (1)button, type your IP address on the [Searching Address] field, then click the [+]

(2) button and finally click [OK] (3) to complete.

(1)

(2)

(3)

Searching Time: When the program is launched, it automatically searches the scanner in the network in 5 seconds (default). The searching time can be changed from a range of 5 to 20 seconds.

If the [Virtual Scanner Link] program has been closed and then launched again, [Virtual Scanner Link] will automatically search and connect the network scanner it has previously connected to.

The connection is always enabled, whether the scanner enters into the sleeping mode or turns off and on again. VSL will automatically detect the previously connected scanner and connect again.

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2.8 How to Switch to Another Computer on the Network Scanner

Please follow these steps to connect the network scanner to other computer in the network:

1.Turn on the scanner.

2.Make sure that a LAN (Ethernet) cable has been connected to the scanner and that the Virtual Scanner Link (VSL) has been installed to your computer. (Refer to the preceding section 2.3~2.7)

3.Start [Virtual Scanner Link] by choosing Start>All

Programs>Avision Virtual Scanner>Virtual Scanner Link. The main window will be displayed and the scanners in your network will be searched automatically.

4.On the scanner, press + (Scan+ Cancel/Home buttons) at the same time. The following options will be displayed in the screen.

Information

VSL List

5.Use the Arrow key to select [VSL List] and then press (OK), all the computers (host name) in the LAN will be displayed in the screen.

			1.	PC 1
	Information
			2.	PC 2
	VSL List		3.	PC 3

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6.Use the Arrow key to select the computer you want to connect and then press (OK).

7.The scanner starts connecting to the computer.

8.Repeat step 4 and select [Information]. The product information including firmware version, IP address, Mac address, PC Link will be displayed in the screen. If connection is successful, the correct computer name will be shown in [PC Link].

				FW Version:
	Information			0.82
	VSL List			IP Address:
				10.1.23.78
				Mac Address:
				0002300045567
				PC Link:
				PC 2

9.Press to go back to the following home screen. The button profile of the computer will also be changed.

10.Press the [Scan] button on the scanner to start a scan.

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3.Completing Your First Scan

3.1 Loading Your Document in the ADF Paper Tray

3.1.1 Notice on Using the ADF

Before using the ADF, please make sure that your paper meets the following specifications:

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.).

Document (s) can range in weight from 27 ~ 413 g/m2 (7 ~ 110 lb.)

ID cards up to 1.25 mm 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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Fanning Your Document

Note: To avoid occasional multi-feeds or paper jams, please fan your documents and align 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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