IRIS IRIScan Pro 5 User Manual

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IRIScan™ Pro 5

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Quick User Guide – IRIScanTM Pro 5

Quick User Guide – IRIScanTM Pro 5

Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 2

2. Software Installation .................................................................................................................... 3

3. Supported Documents .................................................................................................................. 5

4. Scanner Overview ........................................................................................................................ 5

4.1 Top View ................................................................................................................................ 5

4.2 Front View ............................................................................................................................. 6

4.3 Rear View .............................................................................................................................. 6

4.4 Side View ............................................................................................................................... 6

5. Preparing the Scanner .................................................................................................................. 7

6. Using the IRIScan Pro 5 ............................................................................................................... 7

7. Scanning Documents ................................................................................................................... 8

7.1 Using the Automatic Document Feeder ...................................................................................... 8

7.2 Using the Front Feed Tray ...................................................................................................... 11

7.3 Using the Rear Feed Tray ....................................................................................................... 12

7.4 Ejecting Documents from the Opposite Tray ............................................................................. 12

8. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 13

8.1 Clean the Scanner Glass, Separation Pad and Rollers ................................................................. 13

8.2 Replace the Feed Roller ......................................................................................................... 14

8.3 Replace the Separation Pad .................................................................................................... 15

9. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 15

9.1 Clearing a Paper Jam ............................................................................................................. 15

9.2 Error conditions .................................................................................................................... 16

9.3 Questions and Answers .......................................................................................................... 16

9.4 Product Support .................................................................................................................... 17

10. Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 17

10.1 Scanner Specifications ......................................................................................................... 17

10.2 System Requirements .......................................................................................................... 18

11. Legal Information .................................................................................................................... 18

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Quick User Guide – IRIScanTM Pro 5

1. Introduction

This User Guide helps you get started with the IRIScan Pro 5, a color sheetfed scanner.

Please read this guide before operating this scanner and its software. All information is subject to
change without prior notice.

The IRIScan Pro 5 scanner is bundled with different software packages.

IRIScan Pro 5

IRIScan Pro 5 File

IRIScan Pro 5 Invoice

Windows

 Readiris Corporate 15
 Cardiris Corporate 5.7
 IRISCompressor
 Button Manager
 Capture Tool

Mac OS

 Readiris Corporate 15
 Cardiris 4
 IRISCompressor
 Capture Tool

Windows

 IRISmart File
 Readiris Corporate 15
 Cardiris Corporate 5.7
 IRISCompressor
 Button Manager
 Capture Tool

Windows

 IRISmart Invoice
 Readiris Corporate 15
 Cardiris Corporate 5.7
 IRISCompressor
 Button Manager
 Capture Tool

For detailed information about the full range of features of IRISmart File/Invoice, Readiris, Cardiris, the
Button Manager and the Capture Tool, see their corresponding documentation on

www.irislink.com/support.

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2. Software Installation

Important Notes

 Install Readiris/IRISmart File before you connect the scanner to your computer.

Important: install the different software applications in the order indicated below.

 Check the System Requirements on the I.R.I.S. website to make sure your system is compatible.

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.

Installation

1. Go to www.irislink.com/start.

2. Scroll down to IRIScan Pro 5.

3. Select the version you acquired and click Getting Started.

4. Then click Start now.

5. Complete the form and click Register now.

6. Select the required Operating System.

7. Click Download to download the software.

8. Go to the location where you downloaded the software, and run the installation file.

9. The following setup screen is displayed:

Important: install the different software applications in the order indicated below. IRISmart
File/Invoice and Readiris must be installed before you install the scanner driver.

10. Click IRISmart File or IRISmart Invoice to install it. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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11. Click Readiris Corporate 15 to install it. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Important: make sure to install this version of Readiris Corporate 15. Other versions of Readiris
are not guaranteed to work with the Button Manager software.

*IRISmart File / IRISmart Invoice is only available if you acquired that specific bundle.

12. Connect the sanner to your computer:

 Connect the micro USB connector to the USB port of the scanner.
 Connect the other end of the USB connector to a USB port on your computer.

 Press the Power button to power on the scanner and click Next in the installation screen.

Attention: only use the USB cable delivered with your scanner. Using other USB cables may damage
the scanner and void the warranty.

13. Return to the setup screen and click IRIScan Pro Driver to install the scanner driver.

14. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

15. When the installation is done, click Finish and return to the setup screen.

16. Click Button Manager to install the Button Manager. A language selection window appears.

17. Choose the language you wish to install. The InstallShield wizard guides you through the rest of the

installation.

18. Click Finish to complete the installation.

19. Now install the other applications Cardiris and IRISCompressor. Again follow the on-screen

instructions.

Note: all license numbers required to activate the software can be found on the license sheet included in

the box.

Important: the duplex function of IRIScan Pro 5 is not natively supported by Cardiris Mac, nor by the
Button Manager when scanning to Cardiris PC. To learn how to scan in duplex to Cardiris, consult our
Knowledge base on www.support.irislink.com.

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3. Supported Documents

 Documents can range in size from 50 x 50 mm (1.9 x 1.9 in.) to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
 Documents can range in weight from 30 ~ 413 g/m

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when using the Front Feed Tray.

 Documents can range in weight from 30 ~ 160 g/m

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when using the Document Feeder.

 ID cards up to 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) thick
 Documents should be square or rectangular and in good condition (not fragile or worn).
 Documents should be free of curl, wrinkle, tears, wet ink, or punch holes.
 Documents should be free of staples, paper clips, sticky notes.

4. Scanner Overview

4.1 Top View

1

LCD Display

Displays the function button.

2

Right/Left arrow

Press to switch between the different function
buttons.

3

Cancel button

Press to cancel an ongoing scanning job.
4

Scan button

Press to start scanning to the configured software
application or to the Button Manager.

5

Power button

Press to power on the scanner.
6

Automatic Document
Feeder (ADF)

This tray is used for feeding multiple documents.
Open it to use the scanner as sheet-fed scanner.

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4.2 Front View

4.3 Rear View

4.4 Side View

1

Document Extension
Plate

Open the plate to support the document when
loading a long document.

2

Document Guides

These guides ensure documents are fed straight.
Raise the guides when loading a document, and then
align them to the edges of the document to be
scanned.

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Front Feed Tray

Insert a document to scan from the front feed tray.
1

Kensington Security
Slot

Attach to a lock to secure the scanner.
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Rear Feed Tray

Insert a document to scan from the rear feed tray.
1

Power Jack

Connect the AC adapter to the scanner.

2

Micro USB port

Plug the micro end of the USB cable in this port and
connect the other end of the cable to a computer.