Fujitsu C150-E187-01EN User Manual

C150-E187-01EN

Scanner Utility for

Microsoft Windows

<32bit>

Version 8.0

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the "Scanner Utility for Microsoft Windows V8.0". This software contains a TWAIN-compliant image scanner driver (simply called "driver" in this

guide) and utilities. This guide provides a description summary of the driver, as well as a description of the

installation method and procedures for appropriate use. Please read this guide before starting to use the software.

In addition, read the README.TXT file on the CD-ROM for the latest information not included in this manual.

In this guide, product names are abbreviated as follows:

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"Microsoft Windows 95 operating system": "Windows 95"

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"Microsoft Windows NT Workstation operating system Version 4.0" and "Microsoft Windows NT Server operating system Version 4.0": "Windows NT 4.0"

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"Microsoft Windows98 operating system": "Windows98"

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"Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system": "Windows 2000"

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"Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition": "Windows Me"

When "Windows 95," "Windows 98," "Windows NT 4.0," "Windows 2000"and "Windows Me" are referred to collectively, they are simply referred to as "Windows". Unless otherwise indicated, explanations refer to "Windows 95," "Windows 98," "Windows NT

4.0," "Windows 2000,"and"Windows Me" collectively.

Trademarks

MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

IBM PC/AT and DOS/V are registered trademark of International Business Machine Corporation.

Adaptec is a registered trademark of Adaptec Inc. EZ-SCSI is a trademark of Adaptec Inc. Other product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

Organization

This manual explains how to install and use this driver, and how to use the TWAIN scanning utility.

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TWAIN This section gives an overview of the TWAIN specification.

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Installation This section explains the procedure for installing the environments in which this driver may

operate.

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Using the Driver This section explains how to use the driver.

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Using the Utilities Use of the following utilities is explained:

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Using the Gamma Pattern Editor

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Troubleshooting This section explains the possible causes of error messages and operation errors and the

corresponding recommended actions.

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Appendix The appendix contains the specifications of image scanners.

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Contents

1. Outline............................................................................................. 1

1.1 Characteristics of this Driver...........................................................................1

1.2 Operating Environment...................................................................................1

1.3 Explanatory Notes..........................................................................................2

1.4 Explanation of terms.......................................................................................3

2. TWAIN ............................................................................................. 4

2.1 TWAIN............................................................................................................4

2.2 TWAIN Application.........................................................................................4

3. Installation ......................................................................................6

3.1 Preparation.....................................................................................................6

3.2 Starting Installation.........................................................................................6

3.3 Uninstall..........................................................................................................7

4. Using the Driver.............................................................................. 8

4.1 Selecting the Driver........................................................................................8

4.2 Screen Configuration......................................................................................9

4.3 Displaying Driver Information .......................................................................10

4.4 Setting Information on Image Scanning .......................................................11

4.5 Specifying Driver Operation..........................................................................18

4.6 Setting "Scanning Area"...............................................................................20

4.7 Setting Options.............................................................................................21

4.8 Setting Advance Options..............................................................................31

4.9 Setting the Configuration Options.................................................................43

4.10 Basic Scan Dialog......................................................................................46

4.11 Download Pattern File................................................................................48

5. Using the Gamma Pattern Editor ................................................ 52

5.1 Start-up.........................................................................................................52

5.2 [File] menu....................................................................................................53

5.3 [Help] menu..................................................................................................54

5.4 Gamma Pattern Editing................................................................................55

6. How to Use the FUJITSU Scanner Control Center..................... 56

6.1 Outline..........................................................................................................56

6.2 How to Start the FUJITSU Scanner Control Center .....................................56

6.3 Pop-up Menu................................................................................................57

7. Troubleshooting........................................................................... 62

7.1 Error Messages............................................................................................62

7.1.1 Messages from the TWAIN Driver......................................................................62

7.1.2 Error messages relating to gamma correction pattern editing.............................69

7.1.3 Messages concerning to FUJITSU Scanner Control Center...............................70

8. Appendix....................................................................................... 72

8.1 Relevant Image Scanner Specification.........................................................72

8.2 Maintenance Service....................................................................................87

1. Outline

1.1 Characteristics of this Driver

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This driver complies with TWAIN regulations V1.8 (the latest version as of May 2000), which are global standards for image scanners. The driver can be used in all TWAINcompliant applications.

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This driver also supports an image scanner that has the "double-sided scan" function. If the application supports continuous scan, a double-sided document can be scanned.

1.2 Operating Environment

This driver can be used in the following systems:

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An IBM PC/AT compatible machine (recommended: Intel Pentium 100MHz or higher) on which one of the following operating systems are installed

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Microsoft Windows 95

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Microsoft Windows 98

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Microsoft Windows Me

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Microsoft Windows NT Server Version 4.0 (Installation of Service Pack 3 or later recommended)

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Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 (Installation of Service Pack 3 or later recommended)

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Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition

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Adaptec SCSI adapter or Fujitsu FMV SCSI adapter

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In some cases, the driver may not operate with the above systems. Please check in advance with your place of purchase.

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Notes are provided on the accepted SCSI adapters in README.TXT, which is included in the installation media. Please read these notes before use.

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Adaptec EX-SCSITM Pro Version 4.5 or later or the following 32-bit versions of ASPI Manager (included, for example, in the Adaptec SCSI installer for Windows 95/Windows NT or on Fujitsu SCSI driver disk V1.2):

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000, Professional Edition

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RAM of 16 megabytes or more

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Free hard disk space of 4 megabyte or more

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CD-ROM drive (required for installation)

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Mouse (recommended)

V4.01 or later V4.60 or later

1.3 Explanatory Notes

The descriptions in this manual are prepared based on the following rules:

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Menus and buttons The menus and buttons used in the program description are enclosed in []. Example: [File] menu, [OK] button

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Keyboard The keytop indications comply with the standard keyboard of the Fujitsu FMV series. Major differences between the Fujitsu FMV keyboard and other keyboards are shown below. FMV keytops Other possible keytops Alt Previous screen, GRPH Ctrl CTRL Esc ESC Enter Return, Shift SHIFT Back space Backspace, BS F1 PF1, f-1

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Terms related to mouse operation Terms related to major mouse operations are explained below. Click: To press and release the mouse button Double click: To quickly press the mouse button twice Drag: Move the mouse while keeping the mouse button pressed

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Notes on operation procedures If some menus need to be operated in a certain order, the procedural order is described as

follows:

[A] - [B] - [C]

In accordance with this description, operation [A] is executed first, followed by [B] and [C] in that order.

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Figures Figures and screen operations in this guide refer to Microsoft Windows 2000. They are

also followed when using other operating systems. Note that the expressions may vary with the type of scanner connected.

1.4 Explanation of terms

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IPC option board IPC-2/2D in this guide refers to the IPC-2 and IPC-2D image processing circuit. IPC-3/3D in this guide refers to the IPC-3 and IPC-3D option board.

2. TWAIN

2.1 TWAIN

TWAIN is the specification that defines the standard software protocol and application programming interface (API) for data exchange between a software application program and an image input device such as the image scanner.

[TWAIN development background] In the past, development of a new scanner inevitably required the development of a compatible

driver and a sample (demonstration) program exclusively designed for the new scanner. As the scanner is upgraded, the driver may need to be upgraded as well to maintain its compatibility with the upgraded scanner. Therefore, the use is most likely to be restricted to one specific scanner model to avoid the complication of learning new operation methods and replacing the peripheral driver, etc., involved in scanner replacement.

In view of the incompatibility among different scanners and peripheral equipment and the accompanying inconvenience, there was a demand for standardization of the related hardware and software, and TWAIN was established as a result.

The user may now choose among all the input devices and software (driver or application programs) conforming to the TWAIN standard, and configure a most suitable system for himself, without being restricted to the products of a certain series or a certain manufacturer.

2.2 TWAIN Application

TWAIN mainly applies to the following three software components:

• Application software ‚ Source manager ƒ Source

The components are related to each other as shown below.

Application software

Image scanner

, etc.

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(photo retouching software, etc)

Source manager

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(TWAIN.DLL/TWAIN_32.DLL, etc)

Source

(Image scanner control of the driver, etc)

Figure TWAIN Application

3. Installation

3.1 Preparation

1. Check that the operating system is installed correctly.

2. Check that the SCSI adapter is connected to the computer.

3. Check whether the SCSI driver and ASPI manager are installed correctly and operating (For windows 2000, 4.60 or later)

Note Version 4.01 or later of the ASPI Manager is required. Use Explorer or a similar program

to check the version number of the WNASPI32.DLL file. The environment setup tools described later can be used for checking.

4. If the previous version was installed, first confirm that it has been uninstalled (deleted).

5. Confirm that there is sufficient free space on the hard disk to install the software.

3.2 Starting Installation

1. Start Windows.

Note A user name with administrator authority must be used to log on to Windows(R) 2000 or

Windows NT(R) 4.0. Ask the system administrator for the details of logging on.

2. Close any other currently open applications.

3. Insert the setup CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Here, the CD-ROM drive is temporarily called "D:". (If the environment you are using is different, replace the appropriate parts below.)

4. Double-click on "install.exe" in the "D: \Driver1\ASPI" folder of the CD-ROM using Explorer. Then, installation starts.

When an automatic start is specified, the start screen of the setup disk is displayed. Installation can be started from this screen too.

5. When the setup screen is displayed, continue the process by following the on-screen instructions.

6. Confirm that the following group is created when setup has been completed. The displayed icon depends on the selection of "Components" during installation.

3.3 Uninstall

The uninstall process removes the software and returns the hard disk to its pre-installation state.

1. Click on [Start], followed by [Settings], and then [Control Panel]. The Control Panel is then

2. Double-click on "Add/Remove Programs" from the icon list of the Control Panel. The panel

3. Select "Scanner Utility for Microsoft Windows" from the "Install/Uninstall" list.

4. Click on the [Add/Remove] button. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, click on

5. When uninstallation is completed, click on [OK.]

Note

Figure Fujitsu TWAIN group

displayed.

of properties of [Add/Remove Programs] is displayed.

[OK] if you are ready to uninstall.

Image files that have been scanned and saved will not be deleted. If other TWAIN-compliant applications and drivers have been installed and you are asked

whether or not to delete files shared with them such as the TWAIN Manager, select [NO] to avoid deleting them.

4. Using the Driver

4.1 Selecting the Driver

To use this driver from the TWAIN application, select "FUJITSU TWAIN32" from the TWAIN data source (driver) selection screen. For general application, the data source selection screen is displayed by selecting the [Select Scanner] or [Acquire ...] menu. Refer to the instruction manual for the application used for details.

4.2 Screen Configuration

Figure Main Dialog

The following pages contain the explanation and operation description for each part.

4.3 Displaying Driver Information

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Image scanner name

The model name, option port name, and capacity of internal scanner memory (in units of megabytes) of the connected image scanner are displayed.

If no image scanner is connected, this field is blank. To change the selected scanner, click the [Select ...] button to display a list of connected

scanners and select a scanner from the list. The type of IPC option board is displayed if an image-processing option board is installed in

the scanner. IPC-3/3D may not be detected normally, as it is affected by the version number of the

machine type and device. In this case, "IPC2" is displayed.

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Preview window

The preview window is used to display the temporary image of read data and for setting the "Scanning Area."

For settings, see "Scanning Area" later in this manual. Also see the description of the [Preview] button later in this manual.

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Ruler The large divisions are labeled as "Unit". The scale also varies with the selected scanner.

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Message line The message line is the bottom line of the dialog in which a brief explanation of an input

item or a setting item is displayed when the mouse cursor is moved over the item.

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Data size The approximate amount of data per image when data is scanned in the present option.

Note This value is the amount of uncompressed data. The size of the stored file will differ from

this value and is usually smaller if image compression is chosen and the image is compressed.

4.4 Setting Information on Image Scanning

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Current side

When a scanner that allows duplex scanning is used, specifies the page which sets the image scanning information.

To scan using the same settings as those for "Front side" and "Back side," clear the checks in the "Individual Setting" checkbox on the "Front" and "Back" tabs. A single "Duplex" tab will be displayed at the left so that the same image scanning information can be set for "Front side" and "Back side."

To scan using different settings for "Front side" and "Back side," check the "Individual Setting" checkbox on the "Front" and "Back" tabs. Two tabs, "Front" and "Back," will be displayed at the left. Select each tab and enter the desired settings.

This is only effective when ADF (Duplex) is selected for the method of paper feed. For scanner types which permit duplex scanning, see "Relevant Image Scanner Specification" in the Appendix.

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Resolution

Specifies the number of pixels (dots) per inch. Select a fixed resolution from the list or [Custom]. High resolution requires more memory. The supported resolution depends on the type of scanner and the options installed. See

"Relevant Image Scanner Specification" in the Appendix.

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Paper Size

Selects a paper size corresponding to the size of the document to be scanned. Select a standard paper size from the list or [Custom]. If [Custom] is selected, the "Custom

Paper Size Setting" dialog appears. Enter the size of the document to be scanned. Some paper sizes may not be accepted by your device. See "Relevant Image Scanner

Specification" in Appendix.

Figure Custom paper size setting dialog

To specify a custom paper size, use the slider or enter the paper size directly. The applicable unit here is the unit specified under [Option]-[Generic]-[Unit/Scaling].

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Scanning Area

Specifies the start position, width and length for the image scan. The maximum allowable size is the paper size selected previously.

In addition, the minimum size is 1.000 inch, 26 millimeters, or pixels (number of dots per inch) according to the unit that has been set.

"Left": The left end of the scan area on the scanned document (X coordinate) "Top": The top end of the scan area or the scanned document (Y coordinate) "Width": The width of the scan area "Length": The length of the scan area These values are related to one another in the following way:

0 ≤ left end coordinate < (paper width - minimum scan area size)

0 ≤ top end coordinate < (paper length - minimum scan area size) Minimum value ≤ width ≤ (paper width - left end coordinate) Minimum value ≤ length ≤ (paper length - top end coordinate)

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Scan Type

Selects the feeding device. The image scanner uses a document bed called the flat bed as well as an automatic document

feeder (ADF) for feeding scanned document. The ADF usually enables the documents to be scanned only once. The flat bed allows scanning the same documents repeatedly.

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Flatbed Reads a document placed on the flat bed of the device.

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ADF (Simplex) Reads the document on the device's automatic document feeder (ADF). Here, only one side

is read.

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ADF (Duplex) To scan both the front and the back of a page, select this option. If this option is selected, the document is scanned in the "front to back to front to back ..."

order. This option can be used only for scanner models that support duplex scanning. The "Duplex Function" requires that the calling application supports "continuous scan." If

the application does not support "continuous scan," only the data for the front side of the page is passed to the application.

Some scanner models do not support this option. See "Relevant Image Scanner Specification" in the Appendix.

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Long page (front) To scan the entire side of a long page whose length exceeds the vertical size of an A3 sheet,

select this option. The front side and back side can be specified using the same method used for ADF. If this option is selected, the "Paper Size Setting" dialog box opens. Specify the size of the

document to be scanned. In this mode, however, the preview window cannot be displayed and the scanning area

cannot be specified. Scanner models that do not support this option do not display the "Scan Type" selection item.

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Long page (front and backside) In the same case as that for scanning the front of a long page, this option is selected in order

to scan the entire side of a long page whose length exceeds the vertical size of an A3 sheet. If this option is selected, the document is scanned in the "front to back to front to back…"

order. Paper feeding method that is to be supported varies with the type of scanner. See "Relevant

Image Scanner Specification" in the Appendix.

Note To specify duplex scanning, the number of copies designated should be based on the

number of pages, not the number of paper sheets . In other words, one original with a front and back is regarded as two pages.

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Image Mode

Selects an image mode for scanning the image. Select a corresponding image mode from the list. Black & White

Scans data by using the fixed threshold binary, black-and-white. Distinguishes black

from white by the setting in the "Threshold" of "Scanning Parameter." This scanning

mode is suitable for scanning line drawings and text documents. Halftone (Dither)

Scans data using the halftone processing, with dithering or error diffusion. Uses the

patterns set in "Halftone" to simulate data in black-and-white. Selection of built-in

dithered patterns or error diffusion (not supported by some device models) is allowed.

This scanning mode is suitable for scanning images containing light and shadow such as

a photograph. Gray scale

Scans data using 256-level monochrome gray scale. Light and shade in photographs can

be represented with greater fidelity. This scanning mode employs far more memory

than the Black & White mode.

Some versions of the scanner do not support this scanning mode. For details contact the

retail store where the device was purchased. Color

Scans data using 24 bits color. This mode is suitable for scanning color photograph and

employs far more memory that Gray scale mode.

Some versions of the scanner do not support this scanning mode. For details contact the

retail store where the device was purchased. Automatic separation

This option specifies whether to distinguish line drawing from photograph image during

scanning.

If this option is selected, the line drawing part is scanned using "Black & White," and

the photograph part is scanned using "halftone". This information is most suitable for

documents containing both photographs, and line drawings or text. SEE (Selectable edge enhancement)

Line drawing and photograph image are scanned using "halftone." Then, only line

drawing part is highlighted.

This scanning mode is suitable for emphasizing only characters in the documents that

consists of characters and photographs.

Depending on the model of the scanner, this function may not be supported. For details,

refer to "Relevant Image Scanner Specification" in Section 9, Appendix.

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Black & White

Specifies the processing method when "Black & White" is specified in "Image Mode". Simple Slice

Executes simple binary processing based on the "Threshold" setting. Auto (IPC, DTC)

To enable the auto binary function of the image scanner, specify this option.

If this option is selected, the "Threshold" setting will be disabled.

In addition, auto binary has two modes: "IPC Mode" and "DTC Mode." These modes

can be set using the "Advance" dialog box.

"DTC Mode", however, is limited to the image processing options. Therefore, only

scanner models that have image processing options support "DTC Mode." See

"Relevant Image Scanner Specification" in the Appendix.

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Halftone

Selects the halftone pattern for halftone scanning from the built- in pattern list. Select the desired halftone pattern for displaying the obtained image. This setting is

effective when "Halftone" or "Automatic Separation" are selected in "Image Mode". Dither Pattern 0

Executes pattern processing that is suitable for scanning a dark photograph. Dither Pattern 1

Executes pattern processing that is suitable for scanning a dark-colored document

containing both text and photographs.

Dither Pattern 2

Executes pattern processing that is suitable for scanning a light photograph. Dither Pattern 3

Executes pattern processing that is suitable for scanning a light-colored document

containing both text and photographs. Download Pattern

Executes processing using the dithered download pattern specified in the dithered

download file (described later). Some scanner models do not support this function. See

"Image Scanner Specification" in Appendix. Error Diffusion

Error Diffusion minimizes the difference between the pixel density of the scanned image

and the pixel density of the printed image to create better reproduction of a scanned

photograph.

Some scanner models do not support this function. See "Relevant Image Scanner

Specification" in Appendix.

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Scanning Parameters For fine scan adjustments. Since there is no fixed set of values, set by trial and error.

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Brightness:

Sets the brightness of the overall image.

Specify the brightness with a number in the range of 1 (bright) to 255 (dark).

To brighten the overall image, decrease the value of the setting. To darken the overall

image, increase the value.

This parameter can be set if "Halftone" or "Automatic Separation" is selected for "Image

Mode."

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Threshold:

Sets the threshold value by which the black and the white of black-and-white images are

distinguished. Specify a number in the range of 1 (bright) to 255 (dark). This parameter

can be set only if "Black & White" is specified for "Image Mode."

In addition, if "Auto Binary" is selected, the scanner will automatically use the

appropriate threshold value. As a result, the set value cannot be changed.

In addition, if "Auto Binary" is selected, the scanner will automatically use the

appropriate threshold value. As a result, the set value cannot be changed.

If the light color in the scanned document is read as white, increase the threshold value.

To eliminate light- colored areas in the scanned document, decrease this value.

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Contrast:

Sets the contrast of light and shadow in a scanned image.

Specify the contrast with a number in the range of 1 (low [soft]) to 255 (high [sharp]).

The contrast can be set if "Gray Scale" is selected in "Image Mode."

If this value is increased, the dark part of the image is shown darker and the light part is

shown lighter.

Some scanner models do not support this function. See "Relevant Image Scanner

Specification" in Appendix.

4.5 Specifying Driver Operation

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[Preview]

Reads in a preliminary image based on set values, and displays the image in the preview window.

Before actual scanning, the preview function can be used to display the entire document for specifying the desired scan area.

This function is available only on devices that support the use of a flat bed. Some models do not support this function. See "Relevant Image Scanner Specification".

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[Scan]

Scans the specified scan range based on set values. The following "progress indicator" is displayed during scanning to show the progress of the

scan operation. To stop scanning, click the [Cancel] button. The character string indicates the data transfer mode used between the driver and the

application.

Progress indicator

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[Close] / [OK]

Closes the dialog box without scanning. If a setting is changed, the changed setting is saved in the initial value file.

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[Reset]

Restores the current setting values to the status immediately after the window is opened.

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[Help]

Displays online help. When the [F1] key is pressed, help information regarding the item on which the cursor is placed is displayed.

Note Depending on the application used help information may not be displayable with the [F1]

key. This is because the driver operation is controlled through the application and the [F1] key may be used differently in each application program. Help information can be displayed by pressing the [F1] key while holding down the [Ctrl] or [Shift] key.

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[Option]

Displays the "option dialog" for setting device-specific functions. See Section 4.7, "Setting Option" described later.

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[Advance]

Displays the "advance dialog " for settings related to color variance and image processing.

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[Config]

Displays the "basic scan dialog" for managing the settings file and for setting simple scan dialog switching.

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[About]

Express the version of this driver by clicking this button.

4.6 Setting "Scanning Area"

Specify the scan area in the preview window as follows:

Setting:

1. Press the left mouse button to specify the origin (top left corner) of the scanning area.

(The cursor appears as a "+".)

2. Drag the mouse to show the outline of the scanning area. (As the cursor moves, a range

frame is shown.)

3. Release the left mouse button again to set the range (bottom right corner) of the scanning

area.

Movement:

1. Move the cursor into the range frame. (The cursor appears as a hand.)

2. Press the left mouse button. (The cursor changes to a fist.)

3. Drag the mouse to move the range frame.

4. Release the left mouse button to set the current range.

Cancellation:

The range frame can be canceled by either of the following ways:

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Click the left mouse button outside the range frame (inside the scan document).

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Select other paper types.

4.7 Setting Options

The "option dialog" is used to set device-specific functions and the items that differ depending on whether the scanner used supports them.

The option specification is divided into "Rotation", "Job/Cache", "Generic", and "Endorser". The supported options depend on the scanner. See "Relevant Image Scanner Specification" in the Appendix. ( is displayed for options that cannot be used.) The option dialog in this driver is explained below. The commonly used buttons are explained first.

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[OK]

Enables the new setting, and terminates the option dialog box.

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[Cancel]

Disables the new setting, returns the setting to the previous value, and terminates the processing.

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[Help]

Displays online help.

The options are described below:

Figure Option dialog (Rotation)

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Flip Side Rotation

Specifies the binding of the document when both sides are scanned using ADF. Book

Outputs the scanned image for both sides as is.

Select this option to scan documents bound on the left or right side. Fanfold

Scans only the back side and outputs the scanned image rotated 180 degrees.

Select this option to scan documents bound on the top or bottom.

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Rotation Degree

Outputs the scanned image rotated to the right or left 90 degrees.

0.0 degree

Outputs the scanned image as is.

90.0 degree

Outputs the scanned image rotated 90 degrees to the right (clockwise).

-90.0 degree

Outputs the scanned image rotated 90 degrees to the left (counterclockwise).

180.0 degree

Outputs the scanned image rotated 180 degrees (top and bottom reversed).

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Auto Deskew

When ADF is used for scanning, this option detects skew of the document being fed and automatically corrects skewing. Check the checkbox to enable this option.

This option may not be supported for some scanners. See "Relevant Image Scanner Specification" in the Appendix.

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