Fujitsu Mobile Color Scanner User Manual

Fujitsu Mobile Color Scanner User’s Manual

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Safe Operation

About this User’s Manual

This user’s manual contains important information on the safe use of the Mobile Color Scanner. Before attempting to use the scanner , read this guide thoroughly , pa ying particular attention to the “Notes on Safety.” Be sure to keep this guide handy in a safe and convenient location for quick reference during use.

About VCCI requirements

This equipment is class B information technology equipment that complies with the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Although the equipment is intended for use in residential environments, it may create interf erence if placed near a radio or tele vision. Handle the equipment in accordance with this User’s Manual.

Using this product in mission-critical situations

This product is designed and manufactured for general use in applications such as office automation equipment, personal devices, and household appliances. It is not intended for mission-critical use. Customers considering the use of these products for mission-critical applications must have safety-assurance measures in place beforehand. “Mission-critical” uses are special applications, such as those listed below, where particularly high reliability requirements exist. If the pertinent levels of safety are not guaranteed, a failure or operational error could threaten liv es or cause ph ysical injury. – Atomic energy control systems, aeronautic or space systems, mass transportation

control systems, medical devices for life support, or weapons firing controls

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Fujitsu Mobile Color Scanner. The scanner can scan high-resolution color images. Follow the instructions written in this user’s manual so that y ou will use the scanner properly .

Abbreviations used in this guide

The product names in this manual are abbreviated as follows:

Product name Name used in this manual

Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Windows Me Windows Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system Windows 98 Windows Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Windows 2000 Fujitsu Mobile Color Scanner unit or scanner

Symbols used in the text

The following symbols are used in the text of this manual.

 Notes

 Guide

Indicates precautions and prohibited items regarding the use of the scanner. Be sure to read the information.

Indicates items related to operation.

Prohibition of reproduction

The act of scanning certain items or reproducing certain items with a scanner may be punishable by law. Give special attention to the following items when using a scanner:

[Acts prohibited by law]

• The reproduction of bills, coins, government securities and bonds, local bonds, and others is prohibited. Even if any of the above is stamped with the word “sample,” reproduction thereof is still prohibited. (Law against forging currency and securities, law regulating securities similar to bills)

• The reproduction of bills, coins, securities, and others circulating in foreign countries is also prohibited. (Law against forging and counterfeiting coins, bills, bank bills, and securities circulating in foreign countries)

• The reproduction of unused postage stamps, postal cards, and others without government permission is prohibited. (Law against forging postal stamps and others)

• The reproduction of government stamps, certificates regulated by the Liquor Tax Act and Commodity Tax Act, and others is also prohibited. (Regulation of Stamps Counterfeit Act)

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[Acts requiring caution]

• Under government guidelines, business companies are warned against reproducing

anything beyond their minimum required number of private securities (such as stock certificates, bills, and checks), commutation tickets, coupon tickets, and others.

• Also prohibited is the unauthorized reproduction of passports issued by the government,

licenses and ID cards issued by public institutions and private organizations, and passes, meal coupons, and other tickets.

[Items protected by copyright]

• The reproduction of publications, music, pictures, paints, maps, drawings, movies,

photographs, and others that are protected by copyright is prohibited except on a limited basis for personal use, use within one’s home, or equivalent use.

Warning Labels

This manual uses the following conventions to indicate the warning messages. These markings are intended to prevent users and bystanders from being injured or from suffering damage to their property. A warning signal consists of a warning symbol and a signal word or just a signal word.

The following are the warning levels and their meanings:

Icon Meaning

WARNING

CAUTION

This indicates a hazardous situation that could result in death or serious personal injury if the user does not perform the procedure correctly.

This indicates a hazardous situation that could result in personal injury if the user does not perform the procedure correctly. This warning signal also indicates that damage to the product or other property, may occur if the user does not perform the procedure correctly.

Examples of warning labels and their meanings

Symbols Meaning

A symbol indicated with a ∆ indicates that there is something about which a warning or caution should be given. Each symbol is accompanied by a drawing indicating a specific warning. (The picture on the left is a caution regarding electric shocks.)

A symbol indicated with a indicates acts (prohibited acts) that must not be committed. A picture indicating acts that must not be committed is specifically drawn inside or next to the symbol. (The picture on the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.)

A symbol indicated with a indicates an action that must be complied with. The image in the symbol provides more specific information. (The picture on the left indicates that the plug should be disconnected from the outlet).

Notes on Safety

Precautions to Follow when Installing or Moving the Scanner

CAUTION

Do not place the device in locations exposed to high temperatures, humidity, or dust, or with poor ventilation. Otherwise, it could lead to electric shock or fire.

Do not install the scanner near a heating source such as a stove or heater, or near flammable materials such as volatile substances or a curtain. Otherwise, it could lead to fire.

Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface such as one subject to strong shock or vibration or one that is uneven. Otherwise, the scanner may fall or tip over, resulting in injuries.

Do not leave the device for a long time in locations where the temperature may rise sharply or in locations where the device is exposed to direct sunlight (e.g., in a car with the windows closed on a sunny day). Otherwise, the cover may overheat, deform, or melt or the scanner may overheat, resulting in a fire.

Do not use the device in locations where water can be splashed such as bathrooms and shower rooms. Otherwise, it could lead to electric shock or fire.

Precautions to Follow when Using the Scanner

WARNING

Do not place on or near the device vessels containing water, such as “vases, flowerpots, and cups” or metallic objects such as clips and pins. Otherwise, it could lead to electric shock or fire.

Do not splash water on the device or moisten it with water. Otherwise, it could lead to electric shock or fire.

If you drop the scanner or the cover is damaged, contact the store where you purchased the scanner or Fujitsu service representative related to Fujitsu products. Continuing to use the scanner may cause a fire or electric shock.

Never open any panel or cover secured with screws. High voltage inside the scanner may cause an electric shock.

Do not modify the scanner or replace any part. Otherwise, it could lead to fire.

CAUTION

Do not use a highly flammable spray near the scanner. Otherwise, it could lead to fire.

Read this guide carefully to ensure that the cable is correctly connected.

If you use the scanner with the cable incorrectly connected, the scanner or peripheral device may be damaged.

Handling Precautions

This scanner is precision electronic equipment. Follow the precautions below when handing the scanner.

• Do not put any object on the scanner. Otherwise, the scanner could be scratched or could fail.

• Do not insert any foreign objects into the scanner. Do not spray a liquid such as water or disassemble the scanner and insert any foreign objects into the scanner.

• Do not use the scanner under any abnormal condition. If you become aware of any abnormalities such as smoke coming from the scanner, or unusual smells or sounds, immediately turn off the power to the computer and disconnect the scanner from the computer. Then, contact the store where you purchased the scanner or Fujitsu service representative in charge of Fujitsu products.

• Put the scanner in the carrying case supplied with it when carrying or storing the scanner.

• If a failure occurs – If you become aware of a failure, immediately turn off the power to the computer,

disconnect the scanner from the computer, and contact the store where you purchased the scanner or Fujitsu service representative in charge of Fujitsu products.

– Do not disassemble or repair the scanner.

• Do not install the scanner in a location exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of

time or locations subject to abrupt temperature changes, such as in locations near an air conditioner. Install the scanner in an environment where the temperature and humidity are respectively within the following ranges:

Temperature: Operating: 5 to 35°C Not operating: 0 to 50°C Humidity: Operating: 20 to 80% RH Not operating: 10 to 80% RH

(no condensation allowed)

• Do not use the scanner in a location exposed to dust, corrosive gas, or sea breezes.

• Do not use the scanner near any source of strong magnetic fields such as a TV set or

speaker as well as a magnet. A source of strong magnetic fields may cause a failure or malfunction of the scanner and may also cause interference to radio or television reception.

• Connect the scanner to a USB hub with an internal power supply (hub to which power is supplied from the power cable or AC adapter) and use up to two-stage serial connection when required.

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Contents

Safe Operation................................................................................................ ii

Preface ........................................................................................................... iii

Notes on Safety .............................................................................................. v

Handling Precautions .................................................................................. vii

Contents....................................................................................................... viii

Features of the Mobile Color Scanner ......................................................... x

Checking the Packing Contents ................................................................... 1

Names and Functions of Parts on the Top of the Scanner ................................................. 2

Names and Functions of Parts on the Bottom of the Scanner ........................................... 2

Mounting the core for electromagnetic interference ........................................................... 2

Work Flow ....................................................................................................... 3

Installing the Scanner Driver ........................................................................ 4

Preparations ................................................................................................... 5

Using the Mobile Color Scanner ................................................................. 13

Setting Operation Performed when Pressing the Scan Button ............... 15

FUJITSU Launch .............................................................................................................. 15

Coordinating Processing with FUJITSU Launch .............................................................. 16

Screens Displayed during Use of the Scanner ......................................... 18

Conditions for Originals the Scanner Can Scan ....................................... 21

Scanning an Original ................................................................................... 21

Scanning an Original ........................................................................................................ 22

Original Sizes the Scanner Can Scan .............................................................................. 22

Scanning start position ..................................................................................................... 23

Scanning a Large Original........................................................................... 28

Checking Whether the Scanner Can Scan the Original You Want to Scan ...................... 28

Before Scanning an Original ............................................................................................ 28

Scanning a Large Original ................................................................................................ 31

Images of an original cannot be stitched successfully ..................................................... 33

Maintenance ................................................................................................. 34

Cleaning the Surfaces ...................................................................................................... 34

Cleaning the Optical Unit.................................................................................................. 35

Cleaning the Rollers ......................................................................................................... 35

Disconnecting the Scanner from the Computer ............................................................... 35

Carrying or Storing the Scanner ....................................................................................... 35

Performing Calibration...................................................................................................... 35

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Uninstalling Software .................................................................................. 36

Reinstallation .................................................................................................................... 36

Uninstalling the Scanner Driver ........................................................................................ 36

Uninstalling Software Supplied with the Scanner ............................................................. 37

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 38

Checking the Connection ................................................................................................. 38

Error Messages ................................................................................................................ 41

Submessages................................................................................................................... 44

Before Assuming that the Scanner is Faulty .................................................................... 45

Problems after scanning................................................................................................... 48

Specifications ............................................................................................... 50

Hardware Specifications................................................................................................... 50

Operating Environment ............................................................................... 51

Scanner Driver Operating Environment ........................................................................... 51

Use Environmental Requirements.................................................................................... 51

Before Making Inquiries.................................................................................................... 52

Glossary ........................................................................................................ 53

Features of the Mobile Color Scanner

The Mobile Color Scanner has the following features:

Compact and lightweight

The scanner is compact and lightweight - measuring 142 mm wide, 30 mm high, and 30 mm deep, and weighing only about 100 g.

High scan resolution

The basic scan resolution is 600 x 600 dpi at maximum. You can select output resolution from 100 to 600 dpi using software. The scanner can provide optimum image data to suit the output device such as a printer.

Character image stitching/photograph image stitching

The image stitching function can read with ease a large original which cannot be scanned at one time as one image.

Character image stitching

AAAAAAAA BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB BBBBBBCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC CCDDDDDDD EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

First scan Second scan

Photograph image stitching

To stitch character images,an overlapping area of two or three lines is required.

AAAAAAAAAAA BBBBBBBBBBB CCCCCCCCCCC DDDDDDDDDD EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

The scanned images are automatically stitched.

First scan Second scan The scanned images are

automatically stitched.

Correction of orientation

The automatic skew correction function automatically corrects the result of scanning an original on the skew, sideways, or upside down to place the result in position.

If an original is scanned on the skew

If an original is scanned upside down.

If an original is scanned sideways

Scan result The scan result has been placed in position.

Scanning an image independently of the scanning speed

This scanner uses the automatic resolution adjustment function to scan a fine image without distortion or dropouts independently of the scanner operation speed.

Scanning facilitated by linking the scan button to FUJITSU launch

After you install the scanner driver, FUJITSU launch automatically appears on the taskbar at the lower right of the screen each time you start the computer. When you press the scanner button in this status, the screen for scanning appears, allowing you to start scanning an original right away.

Connect the cable.

Start the computer.

Install the scanner driver,then restart the computer.

FUJITSU launch is resident on the taskbar.

Start scanning.

Press the scan button.

Conformance with TWAIN

The scanner conforms to TWAIN, which is a standard for scanner drivers, and can directly scan images from numerous applications. (For details of TWAIN, see “scanner driver” in the Glossary.)

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Checking the Packing Contents

Packing Box

Scan button

Pressing this button starts scanning. Pressing this

Mobile Color Scanner

Ready lamp

When this lamp is on, scanning is enabled.

Core for

electromagnetic

interference

button once again stops scanning.

Cable

USB connector

Setup CD with Scanner Driver

Carrying case

Accessory pack

User ’s Manual

(this manual)

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Original holder

If any part is defective, contact the store where you purchased the scanner.

Calibration sheet

Names and Functions of Parts on the Top of the Scanner

Scan button

Ready lamp When this lamp is on, scanning is enabled.

Pressing this button starts scanning. Pressing this button once again stops scanning.

Mobile scanner

Cable

USB connector

Names and Functions of Parts on the Bottom of the Scanner

Scan window An image is scanned through this window. Always keep this window clean.

Main rollers When the main rollers move, animage is scanned.

Auxiliary rollers

Mounting the core for electromagnetic interference

First mount the core for electromagnetic interference by following the procedure below:

(1)Form a small loop in the cable near the USB

connector as shown in the figure below and fit the loop into the groove in the core.

(2)Close the core and press it

until it snaps in place.

Work Flow

Check the packing contents.

Open the packing box and check the contents.

Insert the driver setup CD into CD-ROM drive.

Turn the power to the computer on and insert the setup disk in the disk drive.

Proceed in accordance with the messages displayed on the screen and restart the computer.

Connect the scanner to the computer.

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Calibration sheet

Perform calibration.

To use the scanner, first perform calibration operation (to determine the white and black level values). Use the calibration sheet supplied with the scanner.

Preparations are now complete. The scanner is now ready for use.

Installing the Scanner Driver

When you insert the setup disk into the CD-ROM drive, the following screen automatically appears. This start screen for installation is called the “main menu” of the installation utility.

Readme

Displays easy-tounderstand explanations and notes on installation when executing installation using the main menu.

EXIT

Terminates the main menu.

This area displays an explanation of the item at the cursor under “INSTALL SOFTWARE.”

INSTALL SOFTWARE

Displays the software for operating the scanner. Click the name of the software to be installed. Installation starts.

– Scanner Driver Program required to use the scanner

 Guide

If the main menu does not appear after you insert the setup disk in the disk drive, start Explorer and double-click Instmenu.exe on the setup disk.

Preparations

The following details each item introduced in “Work Flow.” Proceed with preparation by following the procedural sequence below.

Turn on the computer.

 Notes

If you have connected the scanner, disconnect the scanner, then install the scanner driver and connect the scanner by following the procedure below.

Insert the Scanner Driver CD into CD-ROM drive.

Click on Scanner Driver.

Click Next.

Wait until the files have been copied.

Click on EXIT.

Click Start > Shut Down Windows.

Click Restart > OK.

After the computer restarts, connect the scanner to the computer.

 Notes

Connect the scanner for the first time at this step.

 Guide

If you have inadvertently connected the scanner to the computer before installing the scanner driver, check the connection, referring to “Checking the Connection”.

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