Plustek Optic Slim 2600 User guide
Installation
Usage & Maintenance
Troubleshooting
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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
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, Vista or 7, 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
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................2
BOX CONTENTS....................................................................................................................................3
PRODUCT INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER...................................................................................4
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................4
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................4
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE SCANNER ........................................................................................5
Step 1. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer.........................................................................5
Step 2. Installing the Software ........................................................................................................5
SOFTWARE SETUP TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................7
INSTALLING ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE ..................................................................................................7
CHAPTER II. USAGE AND MAINTENANCE..................................................................................8
OPERATING THE SCANNER ...................................................................................................................8
Testing the Scanner.........................................................................................................................9
Defining The Custom button.........................................................................................................10
Defining The SCAN button............................................................................................................10
THE SCANNER UTILITY PROGRAM......................................................................................................11
Connection Status.........................................................................................................................12
Calibrating the Scanner................................................................................................................13
Aligning the Scanner.....................................................................................................................13
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................13
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................15
SCANNING PROBLEMS ........................................................................................................................15
COMMON -HOW-TO- QUESTIONS........................................................................................................19
APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................21
APPENDIX C: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARR ANTY .........................................................22
STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY.................................................................................................22
FCC RADIO FREQUENCY STATEMENT................................................................................................23
CONTACTING PLUSTEK.................................................................................................................25
Introduction
W
elcome to the world of Plustek scanners – the ultimate in computer imaging.
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.
See the last page of this user’s guide for a complete list of Plustek offices
worldwide.
Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier. 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. Installing the Scanner describes how to install 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 test, maintain and clean your scanner.
Appendix A contains technical support information that can help you solve
simple problems. Before calling for help, please read through Appendix A:
Troubleshooting.
Appendix B contains the Specifications of the scanner you purchased.
Appendix C contains our limited warranty agreement and FCC statement
concerning the product.
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Conventions of This Guide
Bold — Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter.
ALL CAPS — Represents commands or contents on your computer screen.
A Note about Icons
This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special
attention.
Danger
injury, or accidents.
Caution: Information that, if not followed, may result in data
Danger: A procedure that must be followed carefully to prevent
Caution
loss or damage to the product.
Pay Special Attention: Instructions that are important to
remember and may prevent mistakes.
Attention
System Requirements1
Windows/Intel Compatible Personal Computer
Pentium CPU or above
CD-ROM Drive
64 MB RAM (128 MB Recommended)
700 MB Free Hard Disk Space (800 MB Recommended)
USB Port
Microsoft™ Windows 2000 Professional/ XP/ Vista/ 7 compatible
NOTE: Windows NT 4.0 does not support Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connectivity.
Video card that supports 16-bit color or greater
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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
1. Scanner
2. USB Cable
3. Quick Guide (Scanner)
4. Quick Guide (Scanner Buttons)
5. Setup / Application CD-ROM
Product Information
Please fill in the following information for your own records. You will need it
when you contact your dealer or our service center in the future.
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase: - -
(Located at the bottom of the scanner)
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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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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 OCR software (FineReader), the document
management software (Presto! PageManager), the scanner’s driver and Action
Manager 32 software. All of these software applications use approximately 700
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 800 megabytes of hard disk space is recommended.
The USB scanner can only operate under the Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional, XP, Vista or 7 operating system.
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 the
same as the one pictured below. Note that on some computers, the USB port at the
rear of the computer may be occupied and additional ports may be found on the
monitor or keyboard. 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.
USB Connector(s)
If you don’t find such USB ports on your computer, then you need to purchase a
certified USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer.
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Installing and Setting up the Scanner
Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the Plustek
OpticPro Scanner.
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1. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port of the
scanner.
2. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of
your computer.
Note: If there is another USB device connected to the computer, connect
the scanner to an available USB port.
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3. If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub
is connected to the USB port in your computer. Next, connect the scanner
to the USB hub.
Note: If you do not have a USB port available, you might need to buy a
USB port.
, make sure that the hub
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1. If the USB components on your computer are functioning correctly, they
will automatically detect the scanner causing the “Add New Hardware
Wizard” or “Found New Hardware Wizard” to be launched.
Note: If your computer was off when you connected the scanner, the “Add
New Hardware Wizard” message will be displayed when you turn the
computer on and when Windows starts.
2. For Windows 2000
a. Click on the NEXT button when the “Add New Hardware Wizard”
window is displayed.
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b. Select “SEARCH FOR THE BEST DRIVER FOR YOUR DEVICE
[RECOMMENDED]” and click on the NEXT button.
c. The next window will ask you where to search to find the drive.
Select “CD-ROM drive”, and deselect “Floppy disk drives” if it is
checked.
d. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner,
into your CD-ROM drive and then click on the NEXT button.
e. Click on the “NEXT” button in the window that appears.
f. During the process of the installation, a message “Digital Signature
required” might be prompted. Please ignore it, and click on “YES” to
continue the installation without any misgiving at your scanner
functioning.
3. For Windows XP
a. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into
your CD-ROM drive.
b. Select “INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AUTOMATICALLY
[RECOMMENDED]” and click on the NEXT button.
c. Click on the “NEXT” button in the window that appears.
4．For Windows Vista
a. Select “Locate and install driver software (recommended)” when the
“Found New Hardware” window is displayed.
b. Click on the [Continue] button when the “User Account Control” dialog
pops up.
c. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into
your CD-ROM drive when the system prompts you “Insert the disc that
came with your USB Scanner”， and click on the [Next] button.
d. During the process of the installation, a message “Windows can’t verify
the publisher of this driver software” might be prompted. Please ignore
it, and click on [Install this driver software anyway] to continue the
installation without any misgiving at your scanner functioning.
5. For Windows 7
a. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into
your CD-ROM drive. Close the AutoPlay window that appears.
b. From the Windows Start menu, right click on the Computer and select
Properties from the pop-up menu. Click Device Manager on the
following screen.
c. In the Device Manager window, right click on this scanner under
Other devices item and select Update Driver Software from the
pop-up menu. Click Browse my computer for driver software in the
window that appears, and click the Browse button.
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