Mustek Paragon 600 II EP User Manual
Paragon 600 II EP
with
TWAIN Data Source (for PC)
User's Guide
2 Paragon 600 II EP Scanner User's Guide
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Mustek is a trademark of Mustek, Incorporated. All other brand or product
names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
Copyright © 1996 Mustek, Incorporated.
Printed in Taiwan, August 1996.
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.
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Contents
Installation 4
Unpacking the Scanner Package ...................................................................................... 4
The Scanner Parts ........................................................................................................... 4
Connecting the Scanner to the PC and Printer ................................................................. 5
Installing the PC Driver and Software ................................................................... 6
Operating the Scanner ..................................................................................................... 7
Power Up Procedure ............................................................................................ 7
Document Positioning ......................................................................................... 8
Using the Printer............................................................................................................. 9
Scanning Tips .................................................................................................................. 9
Scanning an Image 10
Acquire the Mustek F/B Scanner Dialog Box ................................................................ 10
To Scan an Image........................................................................................................... 10
Prescan the Image ............................................................................................... 11
Set the Image Size ............................................................................................... 11
Set the Scan Mode............................................................................................... 11
Set the Resolution .............................................................................................. 12
Execute the Scan ................................................................................................ 12
Doing Batch Scans ........................................................................................................ 12
Tonal Adjustment .......................................................................................................... 13
Appendices
Appendix A: Specifications ......................................................................................... 15
Appendix B: Technical Support .................................................................................... 17
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Installation
This chapter covers the scanner parts and describes how to
connect the scanner to your computer and printer. You will also
find information useful in operating the scanner.
Unpacking the Scanner Package
Carefully unpack the contents of the scanner package. Inspect the
items closely and if you find any item damaged, please contact
your dealer immediately. Also, save the box and packing material
for future use in case you have to ship the unit.
The Scanner Parts
The following illustration shows the major parts of the scanner.
The Flatbed Scanner
Note: The screw lock located above the scan window glass
protects the scanning mechanism during shipping. It is important
that you unlock the carriage before operating the unit to prevent
causing damage to the scanner. Using a screwdriver or a small
coin, point the arrow on the screw to "unlock."
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Connecting the Scanner to the PC and Printer
Refer to the following illustration and steps to install your
scanner.
1. Power off the computer and any devices that are connected to
it (e.g., monitor, printer, modem).
2. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer port in the back
of your PC.
3. Take the disconnected end of the printer cable and attach it to
the port in the back of the scanner marked Printer. Tighten
the retaining screws.
4. Connect one end of the scanner cable to the printer port in the
back of your PC and tighten the retaining screws.
5. Connect the other end of the scanner cable to the port in the
back of the scanner marked Host.
6. Connect the power cable to the scanner and plug it into an
appropriate power outlet.
7. Power on the computer and wait for the computer to finish
booting.
8. Power on the scanner and wait until the ready light stops
flashing and remains lit.
9. Install the scanner driver and software by referring to the next
section.
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Installing the PC Driver and Software
Under Windows 3.1x:
1. Start Windows.
2. Insert the Mustek Scanner Solutions CD into your CD-ROM
drive.
3. From Program Manager, open the "File" menu and select the
"Run" command. The "Run" dialog box will be displayed.
4. In the "Run" dialog box, type "drive:\setup31" where drive is
your CD-ROM drive.
5. Click "OK."
6. Follow all onscreen instructions.
Note:
• In the "Select Components to Install" dialog box, select your
scanner model and Manual files
• Complete installation will include the scanner driver and the
bundled software
Under Windows 95:
1. Turn on your computer, allowing it to start Windows 95.
2. Insert the Mustek Scanner Solutions CD into your CD-ROM
drive.
3. Click on the "Start" button and select "Run" from the pop-up
menu.
4. In the "Run" dialog box, type "drive:\setup95" where drive is
your CD-ROM drive.
5. Click "OK."
6. Follow all onscreen instructions.
Note:
• In the "Select Components to Install" dialog box, select your
scanner model and Manual files
• Complete installation will include the scanner driver and the
bundled software
Warning: Do not install the Windows 95 driver under 3.1x.
The Windows 95 driver is backward compatible with Windows 3.1
programs, but is not backward compatible with the Windows 3.1 x
operating system.
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