SCANNER
USER’S GUIDE
The Scan Dialog Box
The TWAIN Dialog Box
Appendices
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Printed in Taiwan, January 1999.
FCC Statement
This digital equipment 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if it is not installed and used according to the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off or on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient the receiving antenna
•Increase the distance between the equipment and the 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:
1.The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2.Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
Table of Contents |
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Scanning Methods ............................................................ |
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The Scan Dialog Box ........................................................ |
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To Acquire the Scan Dialog Box ............................... |
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Function Buttons ........................................................ |
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Menu Pages ................................................................. |
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Scan Page ............................................................... |
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Copy Page .............................................................. |
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Fax Page .................................................................. |
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OCR Page ............................................................... |
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E-Mail Page ............................................................ |
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The TWAIN Dialog Box ................................................... |
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To Acquire the TWAIN Dialog Box ....................... |
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Performing a Simple Scan ......................................... |
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(1) Position the Document ................................. |
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(2) Preview the Image ......................................... |
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(3) Select the Scan Size ....................................... |
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(4) Use the Crop Frame ....................................... |
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(5) Set the Scan Mode ........................................ |
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(6) Set the Resolution ........................................ |
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(7) Execute the Scan ............................................ |
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The TWAIN Dialog Box (Details) ............................... |
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The Preview Window and Buttons ......................... |
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The Image Setting Buttons ...................................... |
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Scan Settings .............................................................. |
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The Main Tab ....................................................... |
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The Enhance Tab ................................................. |
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The Filters Tab ..................................................... |
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About Tab ............................................................ |
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Using Batch Scan ...................................................... |
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Batch Scan Controls ........................................... |
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Batch Scan Status ............................................... |
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To Perform a Batch Scan ................................... |
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Appendices |
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A: Scanning Tips ....................................................... |
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B: Troubleshooting ................................................... |
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Scanning Methods
There are two separate methods to scan an image. The Scan dialog box which is ideal for quick and simple scans and the TWAIN dialog box which offers more control over the output. The following pages contain more details about these different scanning methods.
Scan Dialog Box |
TWAIN Dialog Box |
The Scan Dialog Box
The Scan dialog box allows you to perform several functions using your scanner (e.g. scan, copy, and fax). Simply select the function that you wish to use by clicking
Scan Page
Icon
Copy Page
Icon
Fax Page
Icon
E-Mail Page
Icon
OCR Page
Icon
Menu Page
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on the appropriate page icon and the corresponding menu page will appear. Be sure to make the proper adjustments in regards to Paper Size, Scan Mode, and/or Resolution before clicking on the Scan icon.
Scan Icon
Exit
Help
Information
Mailing Icon
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To Acquire the Scan Dialog Box
The Scan Dialog Box Item:
Simply click on “Start” on your Windows desktop and locate the name of your scanner model under “Programs”. Then double-click the item “Scan Dialog Box”.
OR
The Direct Scan Icon:
Double-click the Direct Scan icon located in your Windows taskbar and the Scan dialog box opens.
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Function Buttons |
Menu Pages |
Scan Icon: |
Scan Page: |
Initializes the function of the Menu page currently |
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selected (e.g. Copy Page=Copy, Fax Page=Fax). |
Scan an image or document to the computer via any |
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image editing software. |
Exit: |
Use the Browse icon to select the image-editing |
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Exits the Scan dialog box. |
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software from your |
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Help: |
computer. |
Photo |
Enters the scanner’s on-line help system. |
Express |
is |
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a u t o m a t i c a l l y |
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Information: |
installed |
as your |
Shows product information. |
default software. |
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Click the Scan icon to begin scanning!
Copy Page:
Copy an image or document to your printer.
Prior to scanning, use the Print icon to select the appropriate printer from within your computer.
Click the Scan icon to begin copying!
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Fax Page:
Scan and fax an image or document via your fax modem.
Prior to scanning, use the Print icon to select the appropriate printer (Fax driver) from your computer.
Click the Scan icon to begin faxing!
OCR Page:
Convert an image document to a text file using TextBridge.
Click the Scan icon to execute the OCR function!
TextBridge will automatically open showing an image thumbnail of the scanned document. Save the document as desired, then open the document using your word processing software.
E-Mail Page:
Scan and send an image or document to the Internet using your SMTP address/account.
Enter your SMTP address, the destination address (To:), and your full address (From:).
(For SMTP details, contact your Internet Service Provider)
Clicking the Mailing icon opens the Mailbox, which allows you to type an attachment.
Clicking the To: button opens the Address book, which allows you to store addresses and add additional destination
addresses to your e-mail.
Click the Scan icon to begin sending your information across the Internet!
The TWAIN Dialog Box
The TWAIN dialog box is another scanning option provided with your scanner. TWAIN is an industry standard that allows scanning directly into any TWAINcompliant software. It eliminates most compatibility
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problems associated with software and input devices supplied by different vendors.
You can access the TWAIN dialog box from within most image editing software such as the application software bundled with the scanner (e.g. Photo Express).
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