Plustek OPTICPRO A360 User Manual
9 Installation
9 Usage & Maintenance
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reproduced without permission.
All trademarks and brand names mentioned in this publication are property of their
respective owners.
Liability
While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all contents in this manual,
we assume no liability for errors or omissions or by statements of any kind 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.
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
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 XP. If you are using Windows
2000 or Vista, 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 ......................................................................................... 1
A Note about Icons ............................................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions...................................................................................................... 2
Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................. 3
Box Contents .............................................................................................................. 4
The Scanner Features ................................................................................................ 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........................................................................................... 10
Step 4. Testing the Scanner .............................................................................................. 11
Installing Additional Software.................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER II. SCANNING ..................................................................................... 13
Preparing Documents ............................................................................................... 13
Checking Document Conditions ......................................................................................... 14
Placing Documents................................................................................................... 14
Using the Flatbed ............................................................................................................... 14
Scanning Documents................................................................................................ 14
Scanning via TWAIN Interface ........................................................................................... 15
Scanning from Plustek DI Capture Program ...................................................................... 17
Scanning from the Scanner’s Panel or On-screen DocAction's Execute Menu................. 18
CHAPTER III. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 20
Cleaning the Scanner ............................................................................................... 20
Cleaning Materials.............................................................................................................. 20
Cleaning the Flatbed .......................................................................................................... 20
Aligning the Scanner................................................................................................. 21
Power Save .............................................................................................................. 22
Scanner Lock............................................................................................................ 23
CHAPTER IV. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 24
Scanner Connection ................................................................................................. 24
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................ 25
APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY................................................ 26
Statement of Limited Warranty ................................................................................. 26
FCC Radio Frequency Statement............................................................................. 27
CONTACTING PLUSTEK ....................................................................................... 29
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
Vista, XP or 2000 Professional. 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.
CONVENTIONS OF THIS GUIDE
Bold —Represents commands or contents on your computer screen.
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ALL CAPS —Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter.
Italic —Represents buttons on your scanner OR important notes.
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
Warning
1. 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.
Before using this device, please read the
following important information to eliminate or
reduce any possibility of causing damage and
personal injury.
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
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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 REQUIREMENTS
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z PC with Intel Pentium® IV 2.0 GHz processor or compatible
z 512 MB RAM
z Available USB 2.0 port
z CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive
z 800 MB Free Hard Disk Space
z Video card that supports 16-bit color or greater
z Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition,
Windows XP Professional, or Windows Vista (compatible)
Systems with Pentium® IV 3.0 GHz or higher
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processor (or its compatible), 1GB RAM and
1GB free hard disk space are recommended for
optimal performance.
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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 CONTENTS
1. Scanner
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2. USB Cable
3. Power Cable
4. AC Adapter
5. Scanner User’s Guide
6. Setup/Application CD-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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THE SCANNER FEATURES
1. DOCUMENT COVER— Helps keep the paper in place and protects the scanner
glass.
2. DOCUMENT PAD— Keeps the paper in place and improves accuracy of image
quality.
3. SCANNER GLASS— Where you put items for flatbed scanning.
4. REFERENCE MARK— Align your paper with this reference mark for flatbed
scanning.
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5. POWER LED— Indicates the scanner status.
Light Status
On
Off
The scanner is turned on, ready to scan images.
The scanner is off, either because the power is not turned on, or
because the power cord is not properly plugged into an AC power
outlet.
6. SCANNER BUTTONS—You may press any button to perform a predefined
scanning task.
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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CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER
Before installing your scanner, please verify that you have all of the proper
components. A list of the package contents is provided in the “Box Contents” section of
this guide.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Your scanner comes with the image-editing software (NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio),
OCR software (I.R.I.S. Readiris Pro 10 Corporate Edition), the document management
software (NewSoft Presto! PageManager), Adobe Reader, the scanner’s driver, the
task management software (Plustek DocAction) and the image capture software
(Plustek DI Capture). All of these software applications use approximately 400
megabytes of hard disk space after they are installed into your computer. To ensure
ample room for the installation, as well as for scanning and saving images, a minimum
of 1 GB of hard disk space is recommended.
The USB scanner can only operate under the Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional, XP or Vista operating system.
Please do not use multiple USB scanners in
Windows XP simultaneously! For more
Attention
information, please refer to the following URL:
http://www.microsoft.com
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
This scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus (USB)
which supports HOT PLUG AND PLAY. To determine whether your computer is USB-
capable, you must check the rear of your PC to locate a USB jack that looks like the
picture below. If you are having trouble in locating the USB port on your computer,
please refer to the hardware manual that came with your computer.
Upon examination, you should find one or two rectangular USB ports, which usually
appear as shown below.
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