PLUSTEK PL806 User Manual
9 Installation
9 Usage & Maintenance
Trademarks
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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/ 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 ......................................................... 8
Software Installation Requirements ................................................................ 8
Hardware Requirements ................................................................................. 8
Installing and Setting up the Scanner ............................................................. 9
Step 1. Unlock Your Scanner ..................................................................... 9
Step 2. Install the ADF Input Tray ............................................................ 10
Step 3. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer ................................. 12
Step 4. Installing the Software.................................................................. 12
Step 5. Testing the Scanner..................................................................... 14
Installing Additional Software........................................................................ 15
CHAPTER II. SCANNING ........................................................................... 16
Preparing Documents ................................................................................... 17
Checking Document Conditions ................................................................ 17
Loosening Documents (for ADF Scan)...................................................... 18
Placing Documents ....................................................................................... 18
Using the ADF........................................................................................... 18
Using the Flatbed ...................................................................................... 20
Scanning Documents.................................................................................... 20
Scanning via TWAIN Interface .................................................................. 21
Scanning from Plustek DI Capture Program ............................................. 23
Scanning from the Scanner’s Front Panel or On-screen DocAction's
Execute Menu ........................................................................................... 24
CHAPTER III. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 26
Cleaning the Scanner ................................................................................... 26
Cleaning Materials .................................................................................... 26
Cleaning the Flatbed ................................................................................. 26
Cleaning the ADF...................................................................................... 27
Aligning the Scanner..................................................................................... 29
Power Save .................................................................................................. 30
Scanner Lock................................................................................................ 31
CHAPTER IV. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 33
Scanner Connection ..................................................................................... 33
Clearing Paper Jams .................................................................................... 33
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 35
APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY ....................................... 38
Statement of Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 38
FCC Radio Frequency Statement................................................................. 39
CONTACTING PLUSTEK ............................................................................. 41
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
XP, 2000 Professional or Vista. 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 and USB cable provided with the scanner. Use of other AC
adapter and cables may lead to malfunction.
3. Keep the space around the AC adapter clear in case you need to quickly unplug
the AC adapter during emergencies.
Before using this device, please read the
following important information to eliminate or
reduce any possibility of causing damage and
personal injury.
4. Damaged wire could cause fire or electrical shock. Keep the power cord straight
and without being twisted, bended, or scraped.
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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®III 1G processor or compatible
z 256 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, or
Windows XP Professional, Vista compatible
Systems with Pentium®4 1.8G or higher
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processor (or its compatible), 512 MB 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
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1. Scanner
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2. USB Cable
3. AC Adapter
4. ADF Input Tray
5. Quick Guide
6. Setup/Application CD-ROM
7. ADF Tray Support, 2 pieces
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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. Your scanner may have no or several scanner buttons on the front panel.
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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 provides a white background for
flatbed scanning.
3. SCANNER GLASS— Where you put items for flatbed scanning.
4. REFERENCE MARK— Align your paper with this reference mark in case of flatbed
scanning.
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5. PAPER GUIDE EXTENSION— Extends to hold longer paper.
6. ADF INPUT TRAY— Holds the paper in place to be scanned through the ADF.
Adjust the paper width slider for the paper size you are using.
7. ADF (AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER)— Comes preinstalled on the scanner
lid and automatically feeds a stack of documents for scanning.
8. SCANNER LOCK (located on the scanner’s underside)— Holds your scanner head
in place during transportation.
9. SCANNER BUTTONS—Your scanner may have no or several scanner buttons on
the front panel. If your scanner is built with scanner buttons, you may press any
button to perform a predefined scanning task.
10. 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 AC adapter is not properly plugged into an AC power
outlet.
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11. POWER SWITCH— Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF.
12. POWER RECEPTOR— Connects the scanner to a standard AC power outlet by
the AC adapter included.
13. USB PORT— Connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the USB
cable included.
14. ADF CABLE— Supplies power from the scanner to the ADF.
15. ADF PORT— Connects the scanner to the ADF by the ADF cable.
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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 (ABBYY FineReader 6.0 Sprint Plus), 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.
This 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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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.
USB Connector(s)
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE SCANNER
Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the Plustek
scanner.
Choose a Proper Site First!
z Always place your scanner on a level,
smooth and strong surface before
proceeding the scanner setup or any
scanning task.
Attention
Tilted or uneven surface may cause
paper-feeding errors, scanner damage or
personal injury.
z Avoid using the scanner in a dusty
environment. Dust particles and other
foreign objects may damage the unit.
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This scanner is designed with a locking mechanism to hold the scanning head in
place during transportation. Before you connect your scanner with the computer,
ensure to unlock your scanner first.
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1. Slide the locking switch on the scanner’s
underside backwards and hold it unreleased.
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2. Press down the locking bolt.
3. Move the locking switch forward to snap into
the top notch on the locking bolt.
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When the locking bolt is pressed, it automatically unlocks the scanning head; when
not pressed, it automatically locks up the scanning head again.
Refer to the “
Scanner Lock” section on page 31 of this guide for more details.
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1. Insert the tabs (“A” in below illustration) on the ADF Input Tray onto their slots
(“B” in below illustration) on the ADF unit and then press the tray downward
until it snaps into place.
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