Plus M-18S, M-18W User Manual
Thank you for your purchase of the PLUS Copyboard.
Please read this User’s Manual carefully before use to take full advantage of the functions of this product. After you have finished reading
the manual, please keep it for future reference.
Copyboard
M-18S/M-18W
User’s Manual
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Introduction
This manual is for both the M-18S and M-18W models.
The copyboards come in two sizes: standard size (model M-18S) and wide size (model M-18W).
The descriptions and diagrams in this manual refer to the model M-18S.
* When functions or operations are specific to a certain model of copyboard, the model name is specified.
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The trademarks of the various companies and the product trademarks, even when not written down, will be given due
respect.
Product names and company names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective
companies.
(1) The contents of this manual may not be reprinted in part or whole without permission.
(2) The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
(3) Great care has been taken in the creation of this manual; however, should any questionable points, errors, or omissions
be apparent, please contact us.
(4) Notwithstanding Section (3), this company will not be responsible for any claims of loss or profit or other matters
deemed to be the result of using this unit.
(5) The use of a printer as the peripheral device of the PLUS Copyboard is taken to be a prerequisite; therefore, operation
will not be guaranteed when the printer is used with a direct connection to a personal computer.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..........................................................................2
Package Contents ................................................................4
Names of the Parts ...............................................................5
Front ................................................................................5
Input/output terminals ........................................................ 6
Changing the Height of the Unit ......................................... 7
Control Panel ..................................................................... 8
Operation Steps ...................................................................9
Connecting the Power ........................................................10
Printing (printer sold separately) .......................................11
Preparing the Printer ........................................................ 11
Basic Printing Operation ....................................................12
Moving the sheet surface manually ..................................13
Using USB Memory ............................................................14
USB Memory Storage Procedure .....................................14
Saving Image Files on a Computer/Deleting Image Files
........... 16
Using the copyboard connected to a computer ...............19
Making the Device Settings ...............................................20
Meaning of Error Messages ...............................................23
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 24
Specifications ..................................................................... 26
Appendix ............................................................................. 27
Connections and Wiring Diagram .....................................27
Meaning of the Terms Used in this Manual
• Main unit (or set): This refers to the copyboard.
• USB memory: refers to USB flash memory.
• USB memory storage: means the saving of sheet surface data using MEMORY (i.e., the USB port) of the
operation panel. (The Copyboard has 3 USB ports.)
• Internal memory: indicates a temporary saving location of the image that has been read.
• “copy”: Both “print” and “USB memory saving” mean to “copy.”
• “Sheet surface”: refer to the drawing portion.
• “Scroll” or “move”: indicates feeding of the sheet.
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• Wall brackets (1 set)
These are brackets for mounting the main unit on a wall.
(See the Assembly and Setup Manual.)
Upper wall brackets: 2
Lower wall brackets: 2
Main unit fixing screws (M4 x 12: 2)
* Sold separately for some products.
• Wall mount printer table (1 set)
Bracket fixing screws (M4 x 8): 4
AC power adapter box: 1
Velcro: 2 sets
* Sold separately.
Main unit [1]
Stand [1]
A mobile stand (with casters) for supporting the main
unit. A printer table and AC adapter box are included. For
the contents of the stand's package and instructions on
assembly, see the stand's instructions or the separate
Assembly and Setup Manual.
* Depending on the type of set you have purchased, some parts may
be sold separately.
Assembly and installation parts
• Pen tray (1)
Pen tray fixing screws (M4 x 20) (temporarily fastened
on main unit)
M-18S: 3 screws, M-18W: 4 screws
(See the Assembly and Setup Manual for assembly
instructions.)
• Dedicated eraser [1]
Use this to erase the drawing.
Copyboard Accessories
• Dedicated markers
(One each of black, red, blue, and
green)
Use these markers to draw on the
sheet surface.
• AC power adapter (with power cord) [1]
This is the power adapter for
supplying power to the copyboard (See Page E-10).
( LTE36E-S2-3)
• USB cable (type B ↔ type A) [1]
[PLUS code 715258900]
Cable for connecting the main unit to
a computer.
Used for making the device settings.
Do not use this cable for connection
to the printer (sold separately).
Documents
• CD-ROMl [1]
Includes the User’s Manual (this manual) in PDF
format.
The User’s Manual contains instructions on using the
copyboard.
• Important Safety Information [1]
Includes instructions to be heeded in order to use the
set safely.
• Assembly and Setup Manual
Includes instructions on installing the set and connect-
ing it with the printer (sold separately).
Package Contents
The package contents are as described below. Please check before use.
Notice
Notice
The included AC power adapter and AC power cord are
exclusively for use with this unit. Never use them with other
products.
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Frame cover
Sheet
Dedicated markers are used on the sheet to
draw diagrams and to write.
Control panel (See Page E-8)
Input/output terminals
(see next page)
* Located on the bottom surface.
Printer table
The printer* is placed here. (See the Assembly
and Setup Manual.)
* The printer is sold separately.
AC adapter box
Store the AC power adapters of the copyboard
and printer here. (See the Assembly and Setup
Manual.)
Stand
This stand supports the copyboard. (See the
Assembly and Setup Manual.)
Main unit
Names of the Parts
Front
Pen tray
* Depending on the product you have purchased, the printer may be
sold separately.
* This illustration does not show the connection cords.
Effective Reading Size
The area that can be copied is the gray area of
the diagram.
• It might not be possible to print or save
the portions that are drawn outside of the
effective scanning area.
approx. 5 mm
approx. 10 mm
approx. 10 mm
approx. 5 mm
Effective reading size
Note
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Names of the Parts
Input/output terminals
DC input connector
Connect this with the DC plug end of the AC
power adapter. (See Page E-10.) (Only connect
the supplied AC power adapter; nothing else.)
Locking/unlocking the stand's casters
After installation, lock the casters with the stoppers. When moving the stand, unlock the caster's stoppers.
The stoppers are locked when the bottom is pressed. Press the
top to unlock them.
Personal computer (PC) dedicated USB
port (Type B)
Connect this with the USB port (type A) of the PC.
Used to connect the copyboard to a computer to
make the copyboard's device settings. Can also be
used to copy scanned images onto the computer.
(See page E-19,E-20)
Printer connector (USB port Type A)
Connect this with the USB connector of the printer
(See Page E-27).
(The printer connector is dedicated for use with a
printer; use it only with a printer.)
The connector is located on the bottom surface of the main unit.
The diagram view is seen from the bottom.
* This illustration does not show the printer or connec-
tion cords.
Unlock
Lock
Caster
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Stand
Rear frames
Mounting hole
Hook
lock-screw
lock-screws
(1) Unplug the power cord from the wall power outlet, then disconnect all the connection cords
from the main unit.
(2) Remove the locking knobs (one on each side).
(3) Change the position of the main unit support pieces.
Lift the main unit about 1 cm to unhook it.
Insert the stand's hooks securely into in the mounting holes in the main unit's support pieces (one on
each side).
(4) Fasten the two locking knobs (left and right) to the mount support pieces.
(5) Connect all the connection cables.
• At least two persons should hold the main unit. If not, the main unit could drop or tip, resulting in accidental
injury.
• Lock the stand's casters by pressing the bottom of the caster lock button. If not, the stand could move while
the main unit is being mounted or removed, resulting in accidental injury.
• After unplugging the power cord from the wall power outlet, disconnect all the connection cords from the set's
input/output terminals. If the set is removed without disconnecting the cords, it could tip, resulting in accidental
injury.
• If a printer is mounted on the set, remove the printer before starting. If not, the stand could tip while the main
unit is being mounted or removed, resulting in accidental injury due to the printer dropping or tipping over.
Names of the Parts
Changing the Height of the Unit
This is the height adjustment when setting up the copyboard on the optional stand. The stand height can
be adjusted to 3 levels by 100 mm.
CAUTION
* This illustration does not show the connection cords.
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When pressing a button, please press the center area (the square bulge). The button may not work if it is pressed on a
corner.
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3
4
6
7
1
9
8
5
1 ON/Standby button
Turns the copyboard’s power on and off (standby mode).
2 Display window
The number of copies, operating status and error messages
are displayed on the 7-segment LEDs.
3 Number of Copies/Test print button
Press this button to set the number of copies to be printed
(max. 10). The number of copies is displayed on the display
window.
* "
" is displayed during test printing.
4 Color Print button
The sheet is moved by 1 screen and read, and the image
is printed in color in the number of copies indicated on the
display window.
5 B/W Print button
The sheet is moved by 1 screen and read, and the image is
printed in black and white in the number of copies indicated
on the display window.
6 Save button (USB memory storage)
The sheet is moved by 1 screen and read, and the image is
stored on the USB memory device.
When connected to a computer by USB cable, the image is
stored in the copyboard's internal memory.
7 Scroll/Stop button
Scrolls the sheet one screen portion left, then stops automatically. A press of this button while scrolling will stop the
scrolling.
8 USB A Memory port (USB Type A)
Saves in commercially-available USB memory images that
have been read by the copyboard.
9 Status
These indicators light or turn off to indicate errors with the
copyboard, USB memory device or printer.
(See table at left)
Also check the error message on the display window.
For error information and remedies, see page E-23.
Display
window
Meaning
Copyboard
indicator
Device
indicator
Printer problem
Off On
USB Memory not
recognized
USB Memory storage
problem
USB memory not
connected
USB Memory is full
An unsupported printer
is connected
*
Warning that disconnection of USB memory has
been forgotten
Reading problem
On Off
System error
Time setting error
* The letters "USB" scroll on the display.
Control Panel
Names of the Parts
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The copyboard uses a CIS (Contact Image Sensor) image sensor to read the diagrams and text that have
been written down with special (4-color) markers, and accumulates the image data in internal memory. The
sheet surface's image data is printed out from the printer when the Color Print (
) or B/W Print ( ) button is
pressed, or stored as image data on the USB memory device or in the main unit's internal memory when the
Save (
) button is pressed.
Preparation
• Set up the newly purchased copyboard and connect a printer.
See a separate manual titled “Assembly and Setup Manual.”
• Plug the AC power plugs of the copyboard and printer into wall power outlets. See page E-10.
• After purchase, be sure to set the copyboard's clock. If not, the proper date and time will not be displayed on
prints or in image files. See page E-21.
Draw on the Sheet Surface
Please draw with the dedicated markers that have been supplied.
If anything other than the dedicated markers or eraser are used, it may be impossible to erase the
sheet or the sheet could get dirty.
To move the sheet manually, see “Moving the Sheet Surface Manually” on page E-13.
Saving to USB Memory
(1) Press the ON/Standby button of the copy-
board to switch on the power.
(2) Insert USB memory into the Memory port
(USB A port) of the copyboard.
(3) Press the Save button.
See “Using USB Memory” on Page E-14.
Saving on a computer
(1) Press the copyboard's ON/Standby ( ) button to
turn the power on.
(2) Connect the copyboard to the computer using the
PC dedicated USB port.
(3) Press the Save ( ) button.
(4) The image is saved on the computer.
• When connecting the power plug, the fl ashing LED indicator in the display window starts to rotate for about 5 seconds.
Make sure to press the On/Standby
button to power on the copyboard when the fl ashing LED indicator goes off.
• The color of the images when printed in color or when saved in USB memory will differ somewhat from the marker colors.
• Blurred characters, thin lines, overlapping of markers and other factors can cause colors to differ in places and can also
result in portions that cannot be scanned successfully.
Also, black may be mixed in (for color prints) and ruled lines may be scanned.
• Data in the internal memory is cleared when the power is turned off (set to standby) with the power
button or when the
computer is disconnected.
Operation Steps
Printing
(1) Set A4 or letter size paper.
Do not set anything other than A4 or letter size
paper.
(2)
Press the ON/Standby button of the copyboard and
switch on the power.
(3) Switch on the printer power.
For instructions on operating the printer, see the
printer’s operating instructions.
(4) Press the Color Print or the B/W Print but-
ton. The copyboard will move a one-screen por-
tion of sheet, read the image, and start the copy
operation*.
See “Printing” on Page E-11.
When Not Using the Copyboard
(1) By all means, cleanly erase the drawing from the sheet surface with the dedicated eraser. (Leaving the drawing for a
long period will make it harder to erase.)
(2) Press the ON/Standby
button of the copyboard and switch off the power (standby mode).
The power cannot be switched off while the USB memory remains installed. (This is a prevention function against
forgetting to unplug the USB memory.)
(3) Switch off the printer power.
Note
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