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Microtek ScanMaker 5950SD User Manual

Document Imaging Scanner
ScanMaker 5950SD
User's Manual
www.microtek.com
Preface
Copyright
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.
I49-4376 B July 2009
Microtek International, Inc. 6, Industry East Road 3, Science Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30077, Taiwan Tel: 886-3-5772155, Fax: 886-3-5772598, http://www.microtek.com
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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment (Model: MRS-2400A48U) 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 ScanMaker 5950
Installation Requirements .................................................................. 9
Taking a Closer Look ...................................................................... 10
Top/Rear/Side View ................................................................. 10
Front/Open View ..................................................................... 11
Initial Setup ..................................................................................... 12
Following the Four Easy Steps ........................................................ 12
Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents......................................... 12
Step 2: Installing the Software .................................................. 13
Step 3: Unlocking the Scanner .................................................. 14
Step 4: Connecting the Scanner ................................................ 14
To the ADF ....................................................................... 14
To the Power Adapter ........................................................ 14
To the Hi-Speed USB Cable ................................................ 15
SD ............................................................................... 7
Positioning Documents ................................................................... 16
Into the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) ...................................... 16
On the Flatbed .............................................................................. 18
Scanning Documents ....................................................................... 19
Using ScanWizard DI ...................................................................... 19
Scanning a Single-sheet Document ............................................ 19
Scanning a Stack of Documents ................................................ 23
Scanning Documents with Mixed Contents ................................. 26
Utilizing Scanned Documents ......................................................... 28
Scanning for Archiving ................................................................... 28
A. Saving All Scanned Documents in a Single File ...................... 28
B. Saving All Scanned Documents in Multiple Files ..................... 29
Scanning for OCR .......................................................................... 31
Scanning for PDF ........................................................................... 33
Scanning for Copying ..................................................................... 34
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Customizing the Function Buttons .................................................. 35
Care and Cleaning ............................................................................ 37
Cleaning the Scanner Glass Surfaces ............................................... 37
Cleaning the Rollers ....................................................................... 38
Maintenance .................................................................................... 39
Replacing the Rubber Pad ............................................................... 39
Appendix .......................................................................................... 40
Fixing Paper Jams .......................................................................... 40
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 41
Specifications................................................................................ 42
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Knowing about Your Scanner
The ScanMaker 5950SD is a 48-bit color document scanner with an built-in Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) that can hold up to 50 sheets of papers for the unattended volume scanning. It features 2400 x 4800-dpi optical resolution, and has a throughput run of about five pages per minute.
Features of the ScanMaker 5950SD
The ScanMaker 5950SD comes with several important features, including the following:
• Included Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) — The high-capacity Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for the ScanMaker 5950SD holds up to 50 sheets, supporting dimensions from A6 (4.14" x 5.83") up to legal size (8 1/2" x 14").
• Hi-Speed USB port — Hi-Speed USB is capable of data transfer rates of up to 480MB/sec. Hi-Speed USB is backward compatible with the original USB standard, providing the high/low data transfer rate via the included Hi-Speed USB cable.
• Six programmable function buttons — The programmable function buttons on the front panel of the scanner provide you an intuitive and easy way to access scanner functions.
• 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:
– Smart duplex scanning support — With this feature, ScanWizard DI
enables simplex scanners to scan both sides of a document in one simple click. It efficiently upgrades your present simplex scanner to a duplex scanner, saving a lot of effort and money.
– Paper count — The paper count allows user to keep track of all scan
actions from both flatbed and ADF. This feature helps to estimate when you may need to replace the rubber or separation pad, or to apply maintenance and service to your scanner, making the use of your scanner more effectively.
– Save multiple images as a single file — This advanced feature allows
user to save multiple scanned images as a single file, depending on the number of the scanned images that are defined for document archival.
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– 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 ScanMaker 5950SD, 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 more
• Pentium III PC or higher with USB or Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port
• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista
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Taking a Closer Look
Top/Rear/Side View
No. Names of Parts Functions of Parts
1 ADF Cover The cover of the Automatic Document Feeder.
2 Paper Stabilizer Keeps a stack of documents neatly on the Document Feed Tray.
3 Document Feed Tray Holds the documents to be fed into the ADF
(for the high-volume document scanning).
4 Tray Extender Used to extend the length of the Document Feed Tray.
5 Document Output Tray Stores a stack of documents which have been scanned.
6 Guide Arm Slides to hold a stack of documents.
7 Tray Flap Used to open the feed tray to load documents.
8 Earlobe Lever Lifts up to open the ADF cover.
9 Hi-Speed USB Port Connects the Hi-Seed USB (USB 2.0) cable to the computer.
10 ADF Connector Connects the ADF to the scanner.
11 Power Connector Connects the scanner to the power adapter.
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Front/Open View
Cancel
Power
F1 F3F2 F4 F5
No. Names of Parts Functions of Parts
1 ADF (Scan Lid) Automatic Document Feeder.
2 Scan Sensor Area Cover Used to cover the scan sensor and rollers.
3 Glass Surface For flatbed scanning of a single-sheet document.
4 Horizontal Ruler Used to measure the width of a scanned document.
5 Power Button Turns the scanner on or off.
6 Programmable Function Buttons Allows users to customize the buttons to perform their
preferred functions via software settings. These buttons are F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, and F6.
7 Cancel Button Cancels an ongoing scan job.
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F6
Initial Setup
Following the Four Easy Steps
After unpacking your scanner package, you should see four yellow stickers, which are marked from Step 1 to Step 4 and are placed on your scanner contents. Follow the steps in order for a quick and easy installation process.
Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents
After unpacking your scanner package, please check for the major components listed below.
ScanMaker 5950SD scanner
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Hi-Speed USB cable
Power adapter
Software CD
Step 2: Installing the Software
Important: Do not remove the yellow stickers from your scanner until you are
told to do so. You must install all software before connecting your scanner.
Always close any open programs and turn off Anti-virus utilities before installing software.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Place the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver and software.
Note: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not come up automatically, double-click the following in succession: “My Computer”; the CD-ROM icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program.
4. To install the software on the Microtek CD-ROM, click each software program in the order that it appears on the screen to install, and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Click EXIT on the Microtek Software Installer screen when all the software has been installed.
6. Restart your computer.
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