Microtek FileScan 1600XL User Manual

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FileScan 1600XL

User's Manual

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Preface

Copyright

Copyright © 2009, Microtek International, Inc., all rights reserved. This document
may not be reproduced or copied in any way, stored electronically, or translated
into any language, without the permission of Microtek International, Inc.

Trademarks

Microtek, ScanMaker, ArtixScan, ScanWizard and ColoRescue are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microtek International, Inc. All other trademarks or
registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Specifications,
software and hardware bundles are subject to change without notice. Not
responsible for typographical errors.

Disclaimer

The contents of this manual have been checked carefully for accuracy, and every
effort has been made to ensure that there are no errors. However, Microtek makes
no guarantee as to the accuracy of the contents of this document and reserves the
right to make changes to the contents without prior warning.

I49-004381 A
April 2009

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6, Industry East Road 3, Science Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30077, Taiwan
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], http://www.microtek.com

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment (Model: MRS-600A3) has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 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.

Note: A shielded Hi-Speed USB interface cable with ferrite core installed on the
scanner connector end must be used with this equipment.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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Safety Precautions

Before using your scanner, read the following safety guides carefully, which detail
the proper operation of the scanner and its accessories to prevent injuries or
damage to users or equipment.

Power Source and AC Power Cord:

• Use a power source only with a power rating specified on the marking label.

• Insert the plug completely into the outlet, as a loose connection may cause
arcing and result in fire.

• Place and route the power supply cord such that it is not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to the cord near the power plugs, convenience receptacles, and at
the point where it exits from the outlet.

• When the scanner is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet.

Moving and Storing the Scanner:

• Always lock the scanner when shipping or moving the scanner. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product to overturn
when moving.

• When locking or unlocking the scanner back, do not turn the scanner upside
down.

• Do not place the scanner on any slippery, slanted, or unstable surface. The
product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to people as well as serious
damage to the product.

• Do not use this scanner near water. Never spill liquid of any kinds on the
product, or it may result in electric shock or other hazards.

• This scanner should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

Service:

• When you need a repair service, unplug the scanner from the power outlet
and consult qualified service personnel.

• When replacement parts are required, use replacement parts that are specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts.

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Table of Contents

Preface ............................................................................................... 2

FCC Compliance Statement ................................................................ 3

Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 4

Knowing about Your Scanner............................................................. 7

Features of the FileScan 1600XL ....................................................... 7

Installation Requirements .................................................................. 8

Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................ 9

Front/Open View ....................................................................... 9

Rear View ............................................................................... 10

Initial Setup ...................................................................................... 11

Following the Four Easy Steps ........................................................ 11

Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents ......................................... 1 1

Step 2: Installing the Software .................................................. 1 2

Step 3: Unlocking the Scanner .................................................. 13

Step 4: Connecting the Scanner ................................................ 1 3

To the Power Adapter ........................................................ 1 3

To the Hi-Speed USB Cable ................................................ 1 4

Positioning Documents ................................................................... 15

Scanning Documents ....................................................................... 16

Using ScanWizard DI ..................................................................... 16

Scanning a Single-sheet Document ............................................ 1 6

Scanning Documents with Mixed Contents ................................. 18

Utilizing Scanned Documents .......................................................... 20

Scanning for Archiving ................................................................... 2 0

Scanning for OCR .......................................................................... 21

Scanning for PDF ........................................................................... 23

Scanning for Copying ..................................................................... 2 4

Care and Cleaning ............................................................................ 25

Cleaning the Scanner Glass Surfaces ................................................ 2 5

Appendix .......................................................................................... 26

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 2 6

Specifications ................................................................................ 27

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Knowing about Your Scanner

The FileScan 1600XL is a tabloid-size (A3 or B-size) document imaging scanner
with a 12" x 17" scan bed, 800 x 800 dpi resolution, and one Hi-Speed USB
interface.

Features of the FileScan 1600XL

The FileScan 1600XL comes with several important features, including the
following:

• Large 12“ x 17“ scan bed — The tabloid-size scan bed of the FileScan
1600XL lets you easily scan oversized originals, contact sheets, large pieces
of art, and mechanical blueprints.

• Ultra high scanning speed — The FileScan 1600XL increases your
productivity with fast scanning speed, which is less than 3 seconds at 200
dpi for color scans.

• Hi-Speed USB port — Hi-Speed USB is capable of high data transfer rates of
up to 480 Mbit/sec, providing the high data transfer rate via the included Hi­Speed USB cable.

• New and Advanced Microtek ScanWizard DI software — All-in-one control
panel offers a host of features and image adjustment controls. Supporting the
TWAIN driver, ScanWizard DI also features full document scanning tools and
on-screen proofing. Its multi-scanning area and preview option allow you to
obtain quick scans in the preview window. It comes out several distinguished
advantages:

– Auto-crop and auto-deskew — The auto-crop function automatically

detects the size of the original image, crops the full scan frame to fit the
image, and removes unwanted black borders. The auto-deskew function
automatically corrects distorted images for proper alignment.

– Color dropout — Red, green and blue colors can be dropped out to allow

for clearer and more accurate forms processing with problematic color
documents.

– Preset Setting — This feature allows you to save the pre-defined scanning

values, and then retrieve them later for scanning same types of materials,
which brings fast and convenient access for users.

– Document Enhancement — This feature brings out and improves the

readability of text in a document that includes other elements such as
color, pictures, or graphs.

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Installation Requirements

In order to use your FileScan 1600XL, your computer must satisfy the following
system requirements:

• CD-ROM drive (for installing software)

• Color display with 24-bit color output capability

• 256 MB RAM or above

• Pentium IV PC or higher with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port

• Microsoft Windows XP or Vista

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Taking a Closer Look

Front/Open View

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No. Names of Parts Functions of Parts

1 Scanner Lid The top cover of the scanner.

2 Glass Surface For flatbed scanning of a single-sheet document.

3 Vertical Ruler Used to measure the length of a scanned document.

4 POWER Indicator (Amber) Indicates the scanner is on or off.

5 READY Indicator (Green) Indicates the status of the scanner. For more details, refer to

the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual.

6 Horizontal Ruler Used to measure the width of a scanned document.

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