Avision AV220C2 Avision Av220c2

Sheet-fed Duplex Scanner

User’s Manual

Regulatory model: 300500003

Avision Inc.

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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, t he implied warrant ies
of fitness for a particular purpose.

Avision shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for
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FCC Radio Frequency Interference 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 instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communication.
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 or more 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.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacture of this device could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

According to EN45014

Manufacturer's Name: AVISION INC.
Manufacturer's Address: No. 20, Creation

Road I, Science-Based
Industrial Park,
Hsinchu, Taiwan,
R.O.C.

declare that the product
Model Number : 300500003

conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Emission: EN 50081-1 (1992)

EN 55022 (Class B)
(Conducted Radiated) (1994)
EN 60555-2 (Harmonics) (1987)
EN 60555-3 (Flicker) (1987)

Immunity:
EN50082-1 (1992)

IEC 1000-4-2 (ESD) (1995)
IEC 1000-4-3 (RS) (1995)
IEC 1000-4-4 (EFT/Burst) (1995)
IEC 1000-4-5 (SURGE) (1995)

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System Requirements

Windows

¾ IBM compatible PC 586, Pentium or higher
¾ Microsoft Windows 98 / 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP
¾ USB port 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1)
¾ At least 100 MB of free hard disk space
¾ At least 128 MB of system memory

¾ A CD-ROM drive

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.............................................................1-1

2. Scanner Installation..............................................2-1

2.1 Installing the ADF Paper Tray.........................2-2

2.2 Installing the ADF Output Paper Tray ..............2-3

2.3 Connecting the Cables ..................................2-4

2.3.1 Connecting to Power..................................2-5

2.3.2 Turning on the Power.................................2-5

2.4 Installing the Software ..................................2-6

2.5 Connecting to Computer................................2-6

3. Completing Your First Scan ................................3-1

3.1 Loading Your Paper ......................................3-1

3.1.1 Notice on Using the ADF ...........................3-1

3.1.2 Placing Your Document in the ADF Paper

Tray................................................................3-2

3.2 Scanning with Image Editing Software ............3-4

3.2.1 A Glance of the Scanner Properties .........

Dialog Box....................................................3-7

4. Using the Scanner Properties Dialog Box.....4-1

4.1 Buttons on the Scanner Properties Dialog Box..4-2

4.2 The Image Tab ............................................4-4

4.2.1 The Image Selection Box..........................4-5

4.2.2 Other Image Options .................................4-7

4.2.3 Scanning color images.............................4-12

4.2.4 Scanning grayscale images....................4-12

4.2.5 Scanning B&W images.............................4-13

4.3 The Compression Tab ................................. 4-14

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The Color Dropout Tab................................ 4-16

4.4

4.4.1 Color Dropout Selection ..........................4-16

4.4.2 Other Color Dropout Options..................4-17

4.5 The Paper Tab ........................................... 4-19

4.5.1 Cropping .....................................................4-20

4.5.2 Other Paper Selection..............................4-23

4.6 The Options Tab......................................... 4-27

4.7 The Setting Tab ......................................... 4-31

4.8 The Information Tab................................... 4-33

5. Using the Buttons ..................................................5-1

6. Maintenance.............................................................6-1

6.1 Cleaning the ADF .........................................6-1

6.2 Cleaning the Calibration Area.........................6-2

6.3 Replacing the Snap-in Pad Module ..................6-3

7. Troubleshooting......................................................7-1

7.1 Clearing a Paper Jam....................................7-1

7.2 Questions and Answers.................................7-3

7.3 Technical Service .........................................7-5

8. Specifications ..........................................................8-1

Index.......................................................................................a

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1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the color sheet-fed
image scanner. With this scanner, you can quickly scan
documents in duplex (double-sided) mode to increase
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.

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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Note:

1. Only use the AC adapter SA60-24 (made by SINO-AMERICAN)
included in the machine. Using other AC adapters may damage
the machine and void the warranty.

Please unpack the packing carefully, and check the contents

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against the checklist. If any items are missing or damaged,
please contact your dealer immediately.

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1. Scanner Main Unit

2. ADF Paper Tray

3. ADF Output Paper Tray

4. Front Tray & Extension Wire

5. USB Cable

6. Power Adapter & Power Cord

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2. Scanner Installation

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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2.1 Installing the ADF Paper Tray

1. Attach the ADF Paper Tray to the clip joint of the

scanner as indicated below. When properly insert, you
will hear a snap-in sound.

ADF Paper Tray

Scanner

Clip Joint

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2.2 Installing the ADF Output Paper Tray

1. Hold the Output paper tray some 30 degrees as shown in

below.

2. Insert the right protrusion of the Output Paper Tray into

the hole on the front of the scanner.

3. Insert the left protrusion of the Output Paper Tray sligh tly

into the hole on the front of the scanner.

Scanner

Output

Paper Tray

Hole

protrusion

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2.3 Installing Front Paper Tray

If you wish to feed paper from the front tray, please remove
the ADF output tray first and then install the front paper tray.

1. Insert the left protrusion of the front paper tray into the
hole on the front of the scanner.

2. Press the right protrusion to fit into the hole of the scanner.

3. Insert the extension wire to the front tray.

Hole

Protrusion

Front Tray

Extension
Wire

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2.4 Connecting the Cables

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Make sure the power of scanner is off.

2.4.1 Connecting to Power

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

Power Cable

2.3.2 Turning on the Power

After the power cable and the USB cable have all connected,
press the power switch to the “I” position to turn on the
scanner. To turn off the scanner, please press the power
switch to the “O” position.

Power Switch

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2.4 Installing the Software

NOTE:

1). The Windows system CD may be required when

installing on some PC’s.

2). To ensure your computer can identify the USB

scanner, please install scanner driver first before
connecting the scanner to your computer.

1. Place the supplied CD-ROM onto your CD-ROM drive.

2. The software installation graphic appears. If not, run

“cdsetup.exe”.

3. Choose Install TWAIN Driver to install the scanner driver.

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 of
your computer.

USB cable

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2. The computer should detect a new USB device and prompt a

“New Hardware Found” message.

(Windows 9X/Windows ME)

3. In Windows 9X or Windows ME, confirm that the “Search

for a better driver.” is selected and click the “Next”
button.

In Windows XP, click the Next button to continue. When
the XP certification screen appears, click Continue
Anyway to complete the installation.

4. When the Finish dialog is prompted, click the Finish

button.

7. Click “View Manual” to view or print the detailed user

manual for the scanner and bundled applications
respectively.

Note:

To uninstall the scanner driver in Windows XP, be sure to keep your
scanner connecting to your computer.

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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
the following specifications:

• Document(s) can range in size from 3.5 by 2 inches to

8.5 by 14 inches (Legal).

• Document(s) can range in weight from 16 to 28 lbs

• 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 Placing Your Document in the ADF Paper Tray

Fanning Your Document

Standard paper size should feed easily through the scanner.
To avoid occasional paper jam when automatically feeding
multiple documents, loosen the paper before loading.

Document feeding

Place your document with the text face down on the ADF
Paper Tray. Align the two sides of the document with the
slide guides. Please note that the ADF Paper Tray can hold
up to 50-page document at a time.

Your
Document
(Face
Down)

Paper
Slider

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3.1.3 Placing Your Document On the Front Tray

Place your document with the text face down on the front tray
as indicated below.

Your
Document
(face
down)

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3.2 Scanning with Image Editing Software

The scanner driver is not a stand-alone program, it has to be
started from within a TWAIN-compliant or plug-in software
application and then the scanner driver is able to scan and load
the image to your computer. The command to start the
scanner driver may vary due to different software applications.

1. Start a TWAIN compliant software application such as

Roxio PhotoSuite which is bundled in the CD.

2. Click Get>Scanner (TWAIN).

3. Choose scanner model as your scanning source. (You

only need to do this once.)

4. Place the document FACE DOWN on the document glass.

5. Click the Scan button to prompt the TWAIN user interface.

6. Choose your image type and the side of document you

wish to scan from the Image Selection box. Click the Scan
button to scan the document.

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7. Click Exit to return to the main screen and click Open

Library and Photos at the upper-right corner to open

your scanned image.

Image

Selection Box

Photos

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3.2.1 A Glance of the Scanner Properties Dialog Box

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1. Tab Options Choice: Image, Compression, Color Dropout,

Paper, Options, Settings, Information.

2. Image

Selection Box

Choose your image type and the side of
document you wish to scan. Options vary
based on type of scanner.

3. Brightness: Adjust the brightness level f rom –100 to +100.

4. Contrast Adjust the contrast level from –100 to +100.

5. Resolution

Determine the quality of the scanned image.
The industry standard is 200 dpi.

6. Invert Reverse the color of your scanned image.

7. Scan Source Choice: Auto Document Feeder, Flatbed,

Flatbed (Book), Automatic (varies due to
different scanner model)

8. Defaults Reset all values on the tabs to the factory

default settings.

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4. Using the Scanner

Properties Dialog Box

The Scanner Properties dialog box allows you to configure the
scanner’s settings. It consists of several tabbed windows each
of which will be described in this chapter.

The Scanner Properties dialog box

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4.1 Buttons on the Scanner Properties Dialog Box

The buttons on the Scanner Properties dialog box

Buttons

Description

Defaults Click the Defaults button, the factory default

settings will be shown on each tab.

Scan After all the scan settings are satisfactory, click

the Scan button to start scanning your
document.

Close Click the Close button to leave the Scanner

Properties dialog box.

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The following table shows the default settings：

Tab name Default settings
Image Image：Front B&W

Binarization：Dynamic Threshold
Resolution：200 dpi
Invert：Blank on White
Scan Source：Auto Document Feeder
Threshold：None
Brightness：None
Contrast：None

Compression None
Color Dropout None
Paper Cropping：Automatic

Deskew：Yes
Orientation：Portrait
OverScan：0.00
Multifeed Detection：None
Unit：Inch

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Options Rotation Degrees：None

Blank Page Removal：None
Edge Fill：White，0 mm
Image Control Option：None

Setting Enable Energy Saver：Enable, 15

minutes after last scan action
Show Scanning Progress：Yes

Show Warning Message：Yes
Save Settings after Closing：Yes

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4.2 The Image Tab

The Image tab allows you to choose the front side and (or) the
rear side of your document, the type of image, and to set
several basic scan settings. Note that except for the resolution,
you can set individual scan settings for the front side and the
rear side. For example, all settings in the Image tab,
Compression tab, Color Dropout tab can be set individually for
the front and the rear side. However, the settings in the Paper
tab, the Option tab, and the Setting tab have to be set the
same for the front and rear side.

The Image tab dialog box

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4.2.1 The Image Selection Box

The Image Selection box includes
the image type and document side
option. If you wish to scan both the
front side and the rear side of your
color document, you can check both
Front Color and Rear Color at the
same time. Note the options vary
based on type of scanner.

Example 1：Scanning a two-sided color document, both

sides in color

Side/Image

Selection

Front

Rear

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Example 2：Scanning a two-sided color document, one
in B&W(Drop Blue Color：Threshold：10, Background：

79), the other in color

Side/Image
Selection

Front

Rear

Image Type Description
Color Choose Color if you wish to scan a color

image for your original in color.

Gray Choose Gray image if your original contains

actual shades of gray.

B&W Ch oose B&W if your original contains only text

pencil or ink sketch.

B&W Gray Color

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4.2.2 Other Image Options

Binarization This is the process of converting a

grayscale or color image to a bi-tonal
image. There are several different
methods of performing this conversion.
Two of the options are Dynamic

Threshold and Fixed Processing.
Dynamic Threshold: Selecting

Dynamic Threshold allows the scanner

to dynamically evaluate each document
to determine the optimal threshold value
to produce the highest quality image.
This is used to scan mixed document
containing faint text, shaded background,
or color background with a single setting.
If Dynamic Threshold is selected,
Threshold, Brightness, and Contrast are
not available.

Fixed Processing: Used for black-and­white and other high contrast documents.
A single level is set to determine the
black-and-white transition. The threshold
is programmable over the entire density
range. Fixed Processing sets Contrast
to 0. If Fixed Processing is selected,
Contrast is not available.

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Threshold Used to convert a grayscale image to a

bi-tonal image. The value ranges from 0 to

255. A low threshold value produces a
lighter image, and can be used to subdue
backgrounds and subtle, unneeded
information. A high threshold value produces
a darker image, and can be used to help pick
up faint images.
Adjust the threshold setting by dragging the
Threshold sliding bar to the left or right to
achieve the desired threshold setting.

200 dpi,
Threshold:80,
Brightness: 0

200 dpi,
Threshold:170,
Brightness: 0

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Brightness

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Adjusts the lightness or darkness of an
image. The higher the value, the brighter
the image. Drag the slider to the right or
left to increase or decrease the brightness.

The range is from –100 to +100.

Adjusts the range between the darkest and
the lightest shades in the image. The
higher the contrast, the bigger the different
grayscale. Drag the slider to the right or
left to increase or decrease the contrast.

The range is from –100 to +100.

Brightness: -50 Brightness: 0

(Normal)

Contrast: -50 Contrast: 0

(Normal)

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Brightness: +50

Contrast: +50

Resolution

A good control of the resolution results a
good detail of an image that scans. The
resolution is measured by dots per inch
(dpi). Normally, the greater the dpi number,
the higher the resolution and the image file
size. Be aware that greater resolution takes
more time to scan, and more disk space for
the scanning image. For your information,
an A4 size color image scanned at 300 dpi at
True Color mode consumes approximately 25
MB of disk space. A higher resolution
(usually means over 600 dpi) is only
recommended when you need to scan a
small area at True Color mode.

Choose a resolution value from the drop
down list. The default value is 200 dpi.
Available resolutions are 75, 100, 150,
200,300, 400 and 600. Or you may choose
your desired value by clicking the box in the
right side of the drop down list and press the
arrow key to select your desired value and
then click the Add button to include it in the
drop down list.

Resolution: 75 dpi

Resolution: 150 dpi

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Invert Reverses the brightness and the colors in the

image. The default setting is Black on a White
background. Reverse mode is White on a Black
background. For color images, each pixel will be
changed into its complementary color at the
command of Invert.

Black on White

White on Black

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Scan
Source

Choice:

y Auto Document Feeder: Used to scan

multiple pages.

y Flatbed: Used to scan a single page. For

example, pages from newspaper clipping,
paper with wrinkles or curls.

y Flatbed (book): Used to scan several inside

pages from book.

y Automatic: Allow the scanner automatically

set its scan source. If Automatic is selected
and there is document in both the auto
document feeder (ADF) and the flatbed, then
the scan source will be automatically set to
ADF. If Automatic is selected and there is
document only in flatbed, then the scan
source will be set to flatbed.

Note the options vary based on type of scanner.

4.2.3 Scanning color images

The following options are available for scanning color images.

y Brightness
y Contrast
y Resolution
y Invert

4.2.4 Scanning grayscale images

The following options are available for scanning gray images.

y Brightness
y Contrast
y Resolution
y Invert

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4.2.5 Scanning B&W images

The following options are available for scanning B&W images.

y Binarization (Dynamic Threshold)
y Resolution
y Invert

Or

y Binarization (Fix Processing)
y Threshold
y Brightness
y Resolution
y Invert

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4.3 The Compression Tab

The Compression tab allows you to compress your scanned
image and choose the level of compression. Bi-tonal images
are normally compressed using CCITT standard called Group 4
(G4). Color and grayscale images are often compressed using
JPEG technology. Move the JPEG Quality slider to the right or
left to increase or decrease the level of compression. Note the
greater the compression level, the lower image quality. Default
is 50%.

Note that the compression depends on your image editing
application. If your image editing application does not support
the type of compression format, then either a warning
message will appear or the image quality of the compressed file
will not be acceptable.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Editor Group). This group developed
and lent their name to a file compression standard for color and
grayscale images that is widely used by scanners, and software
applications. On Microsoft Windows-based systems, a file with
the extension .jpg has normally been compressed using this
standard.

For scanning color or gray images, the following compressions
are available:

y None
y JPEG

For scanning B&W images, the following compressions are

available:

y None
y G4

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The Compression tab dialog box

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4.4 The Color Dropout Tab

4.4.1 Color Dropout Selection

Color Dropout tab allows you to drop either of the red, blue, or
green color in your scanned image. If your image contains red
color watermark or background, choose the R (Red) channel
then any red watermark or background will be removed. This
feature is used to sharpen your text when using OCR (Optical
Character Recognition) software.

Note that this function supports only black & white and gray
images. Therefore, be sure to choose any black & white or
gray image type while applying this function.

The Color Dropout dialog box

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4.4.2 Other Color Dropout Options

Advanced Processing provides two options that can adjust

your scanned image in the best optimal result.

Filter

Threshold

This value is used to determine the color
which will be dropped out. A lower value will
drop more of the selected color out, while a
higher value will leave more of the selected
color in.

Background

Level

The pixel which is higher than the
background value will be adjusted to the
lightest point. Adjust the value for both the
Filter Threshold and Background Level to
produce the best optimal result.

Example, slightly adjusting the background value makes
your text more clear.

Original

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Remove Blue, Threshold: 20, Background:
255

Remove Blue, Threshold: 20,
Background Level: 210

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4.5 The Paper Tab

The Paper tab allows you to define values relating to image
output (i.e., Auto Crop or not, Scan Area, OverScan, Multi-Feed
Detection).

The Paper tab dialog box

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4.5.1 Cropping

Cropping allows you to capture a portion of the document
being scanned. Choice: Automatic, Fixed to

Transport, EOP (End of Page) Detection.

Options Description
Automatic Automatic adjusts the cropping window

according to different document sizes. Use
this option for batches of mixed-sized
documents.

Fixed to
Transport

EOP (End of
Page)
Detection

This feature allows you to define the area
or zone to be imaged. Use for batches of
same-sized documents. If you select this
option, you can use the arrow keys to
define the x and y offset values, width and
length to redefine your scanned area. The
Display window will show image placement
as you change the values.

This feature allows you to define the area
or zone to be imaged. Use for batches of
same-width but different length
documents. If you select this option, you
can use the arrow keys to define the x and
y offset values, width and length to
redefine your scanned area. The Display
window will show image placement as you
change the values.

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The following options are only available when Fixed to
Transport is selected.

y X-Offset — the distance from the left end of the

scanner to the left edge of the scanning area.

y Y-Offset — the position from the top end of the

document to the top end of the scanning area.

y Width — the width of the scanning area.
y Length — the length of the scanning area.
y Center: automatically calculates the x-offset for center-

fed feeding based upon document size selected.

y — relocate the scan area by click the arrow key on

the cross sign while retain the scan size. View the result
from the Display window.

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T

Example： Redefine your scan area ( x-offset: 2.25 inches；y­offset:1.13 inches)

Scan

rea

Display
window

Original

he Redefined Scan Area

After Fixed to

Transport

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4.5.2 Other Paper Selection

Deskew

Use this option to automatically deskew a document.

Note: If the skew angle is
too great, some of the
image may be cut off.

Scan Area

Choose your desired paper size with the drop-down list box. Or
you may select a custom paper size by clicking the Scan Area
box and then click Add to include in the choice.

Choice: None, US Letter- 8.5”x 11”, US Lega – 8.5” x 14”,
ISO A4 – 21 x 29.7 cm, ISO A5 – 14.8 x 21 cm, ISO A6 – 10.5
x 14.8cm, ISO A7 – 7.4 x 10/5 cm, ISO B5 – 17.6 x 25 cm,
ISO B6 – 12.5 x 17.6 cm, ISO B7 – 8.8 x 12.5 cm, JIS B5 –

18.2 x 25.7 cm, JIS B6 – 12.8 x 18.2 cm, JIS B7 – 9.1 x 12.8

cm, Scanner Maximum.

OverScan

Overscan allows you to add a specific margin at top and bottom
or right and left (Options vary based on the type of scanner) of
the edge of the image. This is used to reduce possible corner
clipping on the skewed images and often applied to a batch of
skewed document to be scanned in the auto document feeder.
Select a value between 0 and +5 mm. Note the overscan
result will not be shown in the Display window an d that the
availability of the function varies based on type of scann er.

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Multi-Feed Detection

Multi-Feed Detection allows you to detect overlapped document
that go through the auto document feeder. Multi-Feed usually
occurs due to stapled documents, adhesives on documents, or
electro-statically charged document. Note： The availability of

the function varies based on type of scanner.

Additional Length Detection

Additional Length Detection allows you to define the length of
document being multi-fed. This value indicates the additional
length exceeding your scan area. The Display window will
show the size of the document as you change the value. A
value of 0 indicates no additional length detection. The
Additional Length Detection is best used when scanning same­size documents in the auto document feeder.

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Example：Additional Length Detection：Set Additional
Length to be 2.02 inches

2.02”

There are three options available if Multi-Feed is detected.

z Stop Scanning after Multi-Feed

If this is selected, the scanner will stop the feeder if mu lti-

feed is detected.

z Continue to Scan after Multi-Feed

If this is selected, the scanner will continue to operate

even though multi-feed is detected.

z Sound Alarm on Multi-Feed:

If this is selected and a wave file is added, the scanner will
produce a sound alarm if multi-feed is detected.

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How to add the sound alarm：

1. Click the Browse button on the right side of the speaker
icon. The Open dialog box appears.

2. Choose your wave file.

3. Click the Open button. The wave file is added.

Units

Defines the primary measurement system. Inches,

Millimeters, and Pixels are available.

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4.6 The Options Tab

The Options tab allows you to set following additional image

processing settings.

The Option tab dialog box

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Flip Side

Rotation

Select “fanfold” to rotate the image
of the reverse side to 180 degrees.

This is applied to double-sided
document which are viewed in
portrait are sometime fed into the
scanner in landscape or vice versa.

Choice: Book, Fanfold.

If “Book” is selected, the image of
the reverse side will not be rotated.

The following illustration shows the documents which should
be viewed in portrait are fed into the scanner in landscape

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Rotate Image Choose the rotation angle from the

drop down list if you wish to rotate
your scanned image.

Choice: None, 90°CW(clockwise),
90°CCW(counter clockwise),
180°.

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Blank Page

Removal

Original

Rotate
90°CCW

Check if you wish to remove the
blank page and move the slider to
the left or right to your desired
threshold.

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Rotate 90°CW

Rotate 180°

Edge

Fill

Check White or Black if you wish to add white or
black edge on the border of your scanned
image. Enter the value from 0 to 5 mm. Default
value is 0.

Image

Control
Option

Original

Edge Fill: 5mm (Black)

Check the Mirror box if you wish to reverse the
right and left side of your image.

Original

The Mirror Effect

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4.7 The Setting Tab

The Setting tab allows you to set the following settings:

Energy Saving
Control

Show Scanning
Progress

The Setting tab dialog box

Check the Enable Energy Saver box
and move the slider to the right to set
the amount of time to start the energy
saver after your last action. The range
is from 1 to 720 minutes. The default
is 15 minutes.

Check and the scanning progress bar
will be shown during scanning.

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Show Warning
Message

Check to show the warning messages
such as “ADF pad count exceeds
50,000 scans (the number varies based
on type of scanner). Please replace the
ADF pad and reset the pad count.”

Save Settings
after Closing

Check to save your scanner properties
settings after leaving the dialog box.
Next time when you open the Scanner
Properties dialog box, the previously
saved settings will be shown.

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4.8 The Information Tab

The Information tab displays the following system and scanner
information.

The Information tab dialog box

The “Report” button：

If you encounter any error message while using the scanner,
click the Report button. A report.txt file (C:\AVxxx) will be
generated. Please send this file to the nearest service center
for trouble shooting.

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The “Reset Pad Count” button」：
After scanning approximately 50,000 pages (the number varies

based on type of scanner) through the Auto Document Feeder
(ADF), the ADF pad may be worn out and you may experience
problems with document feeding. In this case, it is highly
recommended to replace the ADF pad with a new one. (Please
refer to the manual for proper replacing procedure.) For
ordering the ADF pad, please consult your nearest dealer.
After replacing the ADF pad, click the “Reset Pad Count”
button to reset the pad count.

The “Reset Roller Count” button」：
After scanning approximately 200,000 pages (the number

varies based on type of scanner) through the ADF, the ADF
roller may be worn out and you may experience problems with
document feeding. In this case, it is highly recommended to
replace the ADF roller with a new one. (Note the replacement
of the ADF roller has to be performed only by authorized
service center. Therefore, please return your scanner for roller
replacement.) After replacing the ADF roller, click the “Reset
Roller Count” button to reset the roller count.

：

Note

The lifetime and the replacing procedure vary based on type of
scanner. Please consult your nearest dealer for more details.

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5. Using the Buttons

The following picture shows the 3 buttons and 1 function
screen on the scanner.

Function Screen

Function-Select
Button
Cancel Button

Scan Button

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To Start Button Capture,

After the scanner driver is successfully installed, the Button
Capture program should be also installed to your computer.
The Button capture is a very useful program which you can
customize the button’s function. On your Windows system
screen, click Start>Programs>Scanner AVXXX (your scanner
model)>Preferences to display the Button Capture dialog box
as shown below.

The Button Capture dialog box consists of a scan setting area
at the left, a function items area at the right, and a series of
action buttons at the bottom.

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The default settings of Function 1 to 5:

Function

Default Settings

Number

Function 1 A4, 200 dpi, Gray, JPEG, C:\temp, Scan to

File

Function 2 A4, 200 dpi, True Color, PDF, C:\temp,

Scan to File

Function 3 A4, 200 dpi, True Color, JPEG, C:\temp,

Scan to File

Function 4 A4, 200 dpi, LineArt, TIFF, C:\temp, Scan

to Printer

Function 5 A4, 200 dpi, LineArt, PDF, C:\temp, Scan to

E-mail

Description on the Button Capture dialog box:

The above scan settings are quite intuitive. You can set up
your desired scan properties in this area. The Scan Path
setting is where your scanned image resides.

The Function setting lets you link your scanned image to an
application, such as Scan to File (save your scanned image
to a designated path), Scan to Email (send your scanned
image to Microsoft Outlook as an attachment), Scan to
Printer (send your scanned image to your printer), or Scan to
Application (enable the Image Editor setting and to send
your scanned image to the application). When the Image
Editor setting is enabled, it allows you to select your desired
image editing application.

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There are 9 arbitrary item names in the Function Items area,
in which all of the 9 item names are changeable. From top to
bottom, these arbitrary item names correspond to the 1~9
digits displayed on the Function Screen. In other words, you
can pre-define up to 9 different functions for the Scan
button, and then select one of them from the Function
Screen on the scanner.

The following steps show how to define or rename the
function button:

1. Right-click on any of the 9 item names in the Function
Items area and then select Rename.

2. Replace the current item name with your preferred name
in the Rename dialog box, and then click OK.

3. Set up all preferred settings in the Scan Setting area.

4. Click the Apply button, and then the OK button to finish
defining your first function item.

Now, repeat the above steps to subsequently define the rest
buttons in the Function Items area if necessary.

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The following steps show how to use the one touch
button on the scanner:

1. By pressing the Function-Select button on the scanner,
select one of the digit numbers in the Function Display
screen, which corresponds to its pre-defined function
name.

2. Press the Scan button (

) on the scanner.

3. The scanner starts scanning with all the settings defined
on this selected function name.

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6. Maintenance

6.1 Cleaning the ADF

From time to time the pad assembly and feeding rollers may
become contaminated with ink, toner particles or paper
dust. In this case the scanner may not feed documents
smoothly. If this occurs please follow the cleaning
procedures to return your machine to its original state.

The Cleaning Procedures

1) Soak a cotton swab with some isopropyl alcohol. (95%).

2) Press the push button on the upper-left. Open the front

door slightly to the left. Wipe the upper feeding roller by
moving the swab from side to side. Rotate the roller
forward with your finger and repeat the cleaning steps
above until the entire roller is cleaned.

3) Wipe the pad in one direction from top to bottom or the

other way around. Be careful not to damage the pick
springs.

4) Close the scanner front door. Your scanner is now ready

for use.

Push button

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Feeding
Roller

The
Cleaning
Direction

6.2 Cleaning the Calibration Area

As shown below, clean the calibration area (white glass) with
an air-blower or a small brush to rid the board of dust or dirt.
Please handle with care and dexterity.

Calibration
Area

ADF Front Door

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6.3 Replacing the Snap-in Pad Module

After scanning approximately 20,000 pages through the ADF,
the pad may be worn out and you may experience problems
with document feeding. In this case, it is highly recommended
to replace the pad module with a new one. For ordering the
pad module, please consult your nearest dealer and follow the
procedure below to replace it.

Disassembling Procedure

1. Press the Paper jam clearing button on the upper-left

corner.

2. Gently open the ADF Front cover to the left.

3. Press both arms of the ADF snap-in pad module inwardly

with your fingers to pull out the ADF snap-in pad module.

Assembling Procedure

1. Take out the ADF pad module from the box.

2. Press both arms of the ADF snap-in pad module inwardly

with your two fingers.

3. Place it into the holes until it snaps into place.

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7. Troubleshooting

7.1 Clearing a Paper Jam

In the event of a paper jam, follow the procedures below to
remove the paper:

1. Press the ADF Release Button on the left side. Gently

open the Scanner Front Door to the left.

2. Carefully pull the paper out of the ADF unit.

3. Close the scanner front door. Your Scanner is now ready

to use.

Push button

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7.2 Questions and Answers

Question: Paper becomes jammed during scanning.
Answer: 1) Open the scanner front door.

2) Pull out the jammed paper carefully.

3) Close the scanner front door.

Question: More than one sheet of paper are fed into the
scanner.
Answer: 1) Open the scanner front door.

2) Remove the multi-fed sheets of paper.

3) Close the scanner front door.

4) Flatten the corners and edges. Loosen the
paper before putting it into the paper guide
again.

5) Check the feeding roller condition. If
necessary, follow the cleaning directions in
section 5.1 and perform the cleaning.

Question: Paper becomes skewed in the scanner.

Answer: 1) Use the slide guide to keep the paper path

straight.

2) Check the condition of the feeding roller. If

necessary, follow the cleaning directions in
Section 5.1 and perform the cleaning.

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Question: Why is it my scanned image always comes out

too dark?

Answer: 1) Modify the Gamma setting to 1.8 for your

monitor and, when printing, set Gamma to 2.2
for your printer.

2) Use the Brightness setting of the TWAIN user

interface to get a brighter image.

Question: Sometimes it seems the scanner does not detect

paper?

Answer: The scanner paper sensor is located at the center

of the paper guide. Please place the document
you need to scan on the paper guide and use the
slide guides to keep the paper path straight.

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7.3 Technical Service

Before contact Avision, please prepare the following
information:

 Scanner serial & revision number (located on the bottom of

the scanner);

 Hardware configuration (e.g., your host CPU type, RAM size,

free disk space, display card, interface card);

 The name and version of your scanning software application;
 The version of your scanner driver.

Please call us at:

Headquarter

Avision Inc.

No. 20, Creation Road I, Science-Based Industrial Park,
Hsinchu 300, Taiwan, ROC
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-MAIL: [e-mail]

Web Site: http://www.avision.com.tw

US and Canada Area

Avision Labs, Inc.

6815 Mowry Ave., Newark CA 94560, USA

TEL: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

E-MAIL: [e-mail]

Web Site: http://www.avision.com

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8. Specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Model Number： 300500003

Scanner Type: Desktop sheet-fed

Optical Resolution: 600 dpi * 1200 dpi

Scanning Modes: Black & White

Gray

Color
ADF Capacity: Up to 50 pages
Document Size: Letter, legal, A4, B5, A5, business

card
Max. Document Size: 8.5”x14” (ADF)
Min. Document Size: 3.5" x 2" (ADF)
Paper Weight: 16 lbs. to 24 lbs.
Interface: Hi-speed USB 2.0
Power Source: 100~240V, 50/60Hz,

24V, 2.0A (for power adapter)
Power Consumption: <30W (operation)

<12W (standby)
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 162 mm x 337 mm x 167 mm

Weight: 3.6 kgs/7.8 lbs

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Index

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Additional Length Detection, 4-

24

Ｂ

B&W, 4-6

Background Level,
Binarization

Dynamic Threshold, Fixed

Processing,

Blank Page Removal,
Brightness,

Color, 4-6

Color Dropout

Remove Red, Remove Green,

Remove Blue,

Contrast,

Cropping

Automatic, Fix to Transport,

EOP Detection,

default settings, 4-3

Deskew,

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Edge Fill, 4-29
Energy Saving,

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Filter Threshold, 4-17

Ｇ

G4, 4-14
Gray, 4-6

Ｉ

Invert, 4-11

Ｊ

JPEG, 4-14

Ｍ

Mirror, 4-29

Multi-Feed Detection,

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OverScan, 4-23

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Reset Pad Count, 4-33
Reset Roller Count, 4-33
Resolution, 4-10
Rotate Image,

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Scan Area, 4-23

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