Plustek OpticBook A300 plus User Manual
Installation
Usage & Maintenance
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in this manual, whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from
negligence, accidents, or any other cause. The contents of this manual are subject
to change without notice. We will not shoulder any legal liability, if users failed to
follow the operation instructions in this manual.
Copyright
The scanning of certain documents, for example checks, bank notes, I.D. cards,
government bonds, or public documents, may be prohibited by law and/or subject
to criminal prosecution. We recommend you to be responsible and respectful of the
copyrights laws when you are scanning books, magazines, journals and other
materials.
Environmental Information
Recycle or disposal at end-of-life information, please ask local distributors or
suppliers for recycle and disposal information. The product is designed and
produced to achieve sustainable environmental improvement. We strive to produce
products in compliance with global environmental standards. Please consult your
local authorities for proper disposal.
The product packaging is recyclable.
Attention for recycling (For EU country only)
Protect your environment! This product should not be thrown into the household
waste container. Please give it to the free collecting center in your community.
Screen Examples in This Manual
The screen shots in this guide were made with Windows 7. If you are using
Windows 8 / 10, your screen will look somewhat different but functions the same.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
How to Use This Guide...............................................................................................1
Conventions of This Guide .........................................................................................2
A Note about Icons............................................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................2
Minimum System Requirements.................................................................................3
Box Contents..............................................................................................................4
Scanner Overview ......................................................................................................5
CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER....................................................................7
Software Installation Requirements............................................................................ 7
Hardware Requirements.............................................................................................7
Installing and Setting up the Scanner.........................................................................8
Step 1. Unlock Your Scanner............................................................................................... 8
Step 2. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer.............................................................9
Step 3. Installing the Software..............................................................................................9
Step 4. Testing the Scanner...............................................................................................11
Installing Additional Software....................................................................................11
CHAPTER II. SCANNING..................................................................................... 12
Placing the image(s).................................................................................................13
Scanning the image(s)..............................................................................................14
Scanning via TWAIN Interface ...........................................................................................14
Scanning from the scanner’s panel or via Book Pavilion Interface.................................... 15
CHAPTER III. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 17
Cleaning the Scanner...............................................................................................17
Cleaning Materials..............................................................................................................17
Cleaning the Flatbed .......................................................................................................... 18
Aligning the Scanner.................................................................................................18
Standby Mode...........................................................................................................19
Calibrating the Scanner............................................................................................20
Scan Counter............................................................................................................21
Scanner Lock............................................................................................................21
CHAPTER IV. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................ 23
Scanner Connection.................................................................................................23
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................ 24
APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY................................................ 25
Service & Support Information (For EU country only)...............................................25
Statement of Limited Warranty .................................................................................26
FCC Radio Frequency Statement............................................................................. 27
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier. Your new scanner will
improve the professionalism of your day-to-day computing tasks by allowing you to
input images and electronic text into your computer system.
Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our
reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. We hope you will
continue to turn to us for additional quality products as your computing needs and
interests grow.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and
operate your scanner. This guide assumes the user is familiar with Microsoft Windows.
If this is not the case, we suggest you learn more about Microsoft Windows by referring
to your Microsoft Windows manual before using your scanner.
The Introduction section of this manual describes the box contents and minimum
computer requirements to use this scanner. Before you start installing your scanner,
check the box contents to make sure all parts are included. If any items are damaged
or missing, please contact the vendor where you purchased your scanner or our
customer service directly.
Chapter I describes how to install the scanner’s software and connect the scanner
to your computer. Note: The scanner connects to your computer through the Universal
Serial Bus (USB). If your computer does not support USB technology, you will need to
purchase a USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer, or buy and
install USB connectors if your motherboard has USB capabilities. This guide assumes
that your computer is USB-ready and has a free USB port.
Chapter II describes how to use your scanner.
Chapter III describes how to maintain and clean your scanner.
Chapter IV contains technical support information that can help you solve simple
problems.
Appendix A contains the specifications of the scanner you purchased.
Appendix B contains our customer service, the limited warranty agreement and
FCC statement concerning the product.
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CONVENTIONS OF THIS GUIDE
“XXX” — Represents commands or contents on your computer screen.
Bold — Represents buttons on your scanner OR important notes.
ALL CAPS — Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter.
AA NNoottee aabboouutt IIccoonnss
This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special
attention.
Warning
Attention
Information
A procedure that must be followed carefully to
prevent injury, or accidents.
Instructions that are important to remember and may
prevent mistakes.
Optional tips for your reference.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using this device, please read the following
important information to eliminate or reduce any
Warning
1. Usage, the product is for indoor use in dry locations. Moisture condensation
may occur inside this device and cause malfunction at these conditions:
when this device is moved directly from a cold to a warm location;
after a cold room is heated;
when this device is placed in a damp room.
To avoid the moisture condensation, you are recommended to follow the procedure:
i. Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions.
ii. Wait for 1-2 hours before removing this device from the bag.
2. Do use the AC adapter, power cable and USB cable provided with the scanner.
Use of other AC adapter and cables may lead to malfunction.
possibility of causing damage and personal injury.
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3. Keep the space around the AC adapter and power cable clear in case you need
to quickly unplug the AC adapter during emergencies.
4. Damaged wire could cause fire or electrical shock. Keep the power cord
straight and without being twisted, bended, or scraped.
5. Unplug this device if you don’t need to use it for a certain period of time, such
as, during night or long weekend, to avoid any risks of causing fire.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical
shock and opening your scanner will void your warranty.
7. Be sure not to bump or knock the scanner glass as it is fragile and could break.
8. Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal
components.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS1
PC with Intel Core i5 processor or compatible
4GB RAM (For maximum A3 size@1600 dpi scanning, allocated 20 GB Virtual
Memory at least.)
Available USB 2.0 port
DVD-ROM Drive
800 MB Free Hard Disk Space
Video card that supports 16-bit color or greater
Operating System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
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Higher requirements might be needed when scanning or editing a large quantity of image data.
The system requirements here are only a guideline, as in general the better the computer
(motherboard, processor, hard disk, RAM, video graphic card), the better the results.
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BOX CONTENTS2
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1. Scanner
2. USB Cable
3. AC Adapter
4. Quick Guide
5. Setup/Application DVD-ROM
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Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future.
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The scanner illustration(s) in this manual may appear different than from the actual scanner
itself.
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SCANNER OVERVIEW
1. DOCUMENT COVER — Helps keep the book or paper in place and protects
the scanner glass.
2. DOCUMENT PAD — Keeps the book or paper in place and improves accuracy
of image quality.
3. SCANNER GLASS — Where you put items for flatbed scanning.
4. REFERENCE MARK — Align your book or paper with this reference mark for
flatbed scanning.
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5. SCANNER BUTTONS — You may press any button to perform a predefined
scanning task.
6. POWER LED — Indicates the scanner status.
Light Status
Green The scanner is turned on, ready to scan images.
Orange The scanner is in standby mode if it is idle for 10 minutes.
The scanner is off, either because the power is not turned on, or
Off
because the power cord is not properly plugged into an AC power
outlet.
7. SCANNER LOCK (located on the scanner’s underside) — Holds your scanner
head in place during transportation.
8. POWER SWITCH — Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF.
9. POWER RECEPTOR — Connects the scanner to a standard AC power outlet
by the AC adapter included.
10. USB PORT — Connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the
USB cable included.
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