Microtek XT6060 User Manual

Document Imaging Scanner

XT6060

User's Manual

www.microtek.com

Preface

Copyright © 2013, 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.

I49-004760 B September 2013

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-600A3LED) 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

• This scanner should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,

Service:

• When you need a repair service, unplug the scanner from the power outlet

• When replacement parts are required, use replacement parts that are specified

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product, or it may result in electric shock or other hazards.

heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

and consult qualified service personnel.

by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Features of the XT6060 ................................................................... 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

Scanning Documents with Barcodes on ...................................... 20

Scanning a Book in Book Mode ................................................. 2 2

Utilizing Scanned Documents .......................................................... 25

Scanning for Archiving ................................................................... 2 5

Scanning for OCR .......................................................................... 27

Scanning for PDF ........................................................................... 29

Scanning for E-Mail ........................................................................ 30

Scanning for Copying ..................................................................... 3 1

Activating Auto Scan ..................................................................... 32

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Customizing the Function Buttons .................................................. 34

Care and Cleaning ............................................................................ 36

Cleaning the Scanner Glass Surfaces ................................................ 3 6

Appendix .......................................................................................... 37

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 3 7

Specifications ................................................................................ 38

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Knowing about Your Scanner

The XT6060 is a tabloid-size (A3 or B-size) document imaging scanner with a 12" x 17" scan bed, 600 x 600 dpi optical resolution, and one Hi-Speed USB interface.

Features of the XT6060

The XT6060 comes with several important features, including the following:

• Hi-speed scanning with less energy consumption — Adopting LEDs as the light source, the XT6060 enables energy-saving and hi-speed scanning in one step. This newly technology gives the good responsiveness to power switching and quickly stabilizes illuminance of these LEDs, which are able to shorten the recovery time from energy-saving mode, thereby achieving both energy efficiency and user friendliness.

• One programmable function button — A button on the scanner panel provides you a quick and easy way to launch frequently used scanner functions. All you need to do is simply press a button and the corresponding function can be carried out.

• Large 12“ x 17“ scan bed — The tabloid-size scan bed of the XT6060 lets you easily scan oversized originals, contact sheets, large pieces of art, and mechanical blueprints.

• Scans automatically — The XT6060 is equipped with an advanced paper detecting sensor which can be activated by the ScanWizard DI. Therefore, the scanner can detect and scan documents automatically based on a predefined time interval.

• Ultra high scanning speed — The XT6060 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. It comes out several distinguished advantages:

– Auto Document Rotation — With this feature, the scanner automatically

rotates every saved files in a readable direction based on a specific OCR language selected.

– Smart Threshold — This feature enables the software to specify the best

level for a threshold used in high-contrast and black-and-white images automatically, improving the clearance and readability of black-and-white documents.

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– Smart Document Enhancement — With this feature, the scanner

automatically brings out and improves readability of text and removes unwanted background color (i.e., green, red, or blue) in/from a document that includes multi image elements.

– Barcode Separator — With this feature, you can batch scan documents

without starting and stopping each time a new file begins by using barcode numbers on the documents. It saves you huge amounts of time and money to organize, to index and to search files of documents in seconds, enhancing the efficiency and productivity of file management.

– Remove Punch Hole — With this feature, the software automatically

detects the location of the punch holes on the scanned documents and fills them in white. This function works for most common hole puncher standards.

– 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.

– 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.

Installation Requirements

In order to use your XT6060, your computer must satisfy the following system requirements:

• CD/DVD-ROM drive (for installing software)

• Color display with 24-bit color output capability

• 512 MB RAM or above

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

• Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7;

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Intel-Based Mac computer with built-in USB port

Mac OS X 10.6 or later

Taking a Closer Look

Front/Open View

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 Smart-Touch button (Scan) Pressed to perform a scan job.

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

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

the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual.

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

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Rear View

No. Names of Parts Functions of Parts

1 Hi-Speed USB Port Connects the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) cable to the computer.

2 Power Connector Connects the scanner to the power adapter.

3 Power Switch Turns the scanner on or off.

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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.

Hi-Speed USB cable

XT6060 scanner

Power adapter

Power cord

Software CDs/DVDs

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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.

PC:

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Place the Microtek Software CD/DVD into a 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 (or DVD-ROM) icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program.

4. Click EXIT on the Microtek Software Installer screen when all the software has been installed.

5. Restart your computer.

MAC:

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Place the Microtek Software CD/DVD (ScanPotter) into a drive, and doubleclick the ScanPotter installer icon to install ScanPotter.

3. Install the remaining software components, then restart your computer at the end of all software installation.

Note: After rebooting your Macintosh, the Microtek software will attempt to locate your scanner on the system. Since this is your first install and you have not yet connected the scanner, simply ignore the message that appears and proceed to the next step.

Drivers & Software Upgrades

After you finish the installation of software, if you found that the installed drivers and software cannot run your product or your computer system properly later, please go to the Microtek Download Service site at ww7.microtek.com.tw/service.php to download and install any updates you may require.

For additional information about Microtek products, please visit our website at www.microtek.com.

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