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Easy Connect 9600 Plus

Easy Connect 9600 Plus

User Manual

Version 1.0

Easy Connect 9600 Plus

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Contents

1. Introduction....................................................................................2

1.1 Conven tions...............................................................................2

1.2 Contents....................................................................................2

1.3 Minimum system requirements..................................................3

2. Safety .............................................................................................4

3. Connectio n.....................................................................................5

4. Installation of the TWAIN driver and the software......................6

4.1 TextBridge Classic 1.1...............................................................7

4.2 Ulead iPhoto Plus 4...................................................................8

5. Scanning ......................................................................................10

5.1 Opening the scan dialog box....................................................10

5.2 TWAIN dialog box....................................................................12

5.2.1 Explanation of the TWAIN dialog box................................12

5.2.2 Enhan ce tab......................................................................13

5.2.3 Filters tab...........................................................................13

5.3 Making a scan..........................................................................14

6. Ulead iPhoto Plus 4.....................................................................15

6.1 Initial set-up..............................................................................15

6.2 Starting the TWAIN program...................................................16

7. Working with Tex tBridge............................................................18

7.1 Setting up the scanner.............................................................18

7.2 Scanning with TextBridge Class ic............................................18

8. Maintenance.................................................................................20

9. Troublesh ooting..........................................................................21

9.1 Testing the scanner..................................................................21

10. Specifications............................................................................25

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1. Introduction

This manual is intended for users of the Eas y Connect 9600 Plus
scanner. No specific prior knowledge is needed to instal l and use this
product.

This scanner will only work with Windows 95 / 98 and Windows NT

4.0.

Note: This scanner will not work with MS-DOS, Windows 3.1x /

NT3.x or an Apple Macintosh.

1.1 Conventions

The following conventions have been used in thi s manual to i ndicate
instructions:

<key> You should press a key at this point. An indication of

which key is given between the brackets.

‘System’ This is a specific term from a program. These are the

terms used by, for ex ample, Windows.
[DIR] Text in this font shoul d be typed in.
Extra information will be shown as follows:

Note: Turn off the computer before connecting the scanner.

1.2 Contents

When you have unpacked everything you should have the following:

• Scanner

• Power supply adapter

• Interface cable

• CD-ROM with drivers and applications

• This manual

Please contact your dealer if anything is missin g or damaged.

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1.3 Minimum system requirements

• Compatible PC with 80486 CPU and 8 MB RAM

• Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 or Windows NT 4.0

• Printer port (EPP)

• Hard disk with at least 60 MB free space (for installation)

• VGA card, 256 colours

• CD-ROM player

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2. Safety

Read the following instructions carefully before use:

1. Remove the power plugs from the power sockets before cleaning

the equipmen t.

2. Do not use this equipment in damp environments such as

bathrooms, damp basements, swimming pools, etc.

3. Make sure there is noth ing placed on the power cord.

4. Never stick anything into the slots on the outside of the

equipment.

5. Do not try to repair the equipment yourself.

6. You should disconnect the power supply and have the equipment

repaired by qualified personnel if:
a) the cable or the plug is damaged or worn;
b) the equip ment has come into contact with fluids;
c) the equipment has fall e n and/or the casing has been

damaged.

7. Do not place the product in direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the

sun or to excessive heat can damage the product.

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3. Connection

Note: Turn off the computer before connecting peripheral

devices.

Follow these steps to connect the scanner to your computer:

1. Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices.

2. Remove the printer cabl e plug, if there is one, from the parallel
port at the back of your computer.

3. Connect the printer cable, if there is one, to the ‘Printer’
connector at the back of the scanner (connector A, Figure 1).

4. Unpack the interface cable and connect it to the parallel port of
your computer.

5. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the ‘Computer’
connector of the scanner (connector B, Figure 1).

6. Connect the power supply adapter cable to the scanner
(connector C, Figure 1).

7. Plug the power supply adapter into the wall socket.

Your scan ner (and printer) are now connected. You are ready to install
the driver and the applications. You may have to re-install your printer.

Note: The scanner will be turned on and off automatically and

therefore has no on/off switch.

Figure 1: Back side of the scanner

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4. Installation of the TWAIN driver and
the software

All the files needed for the installation of the drivers and the application
software are on the CD.

Note: The following notation has been used in the examples:

hard disk is drive ’C:’, CD-ROM player is drive ‘D:’. If your
system uses different drive letters you should replace the
drive letters in the examples with your own.

In order to u se your scanner in Windows you should first install the
TWAIN driver and the applications.

Close all other programs before you install the software.

1. Start Windows.

2. Insert the CD-ROM with the application in the CD-ROM player.

3. Click with th e mouse on the ‘Start’ button and select ‘Ru n’ (see
Figure 2).

Figure 2: Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0 installation

4. On the command line type [D:\ SETUP.EXE] (s ee Fig ure 3). Clic k
on ‘OK’.

Figure 3: Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0 installation

5. Use the mouse to select the language you wish to use during
installation (English, Fr ench, German, Italian, Spanish or Dutch).
Click on ‘OK’ to continue. The welcome screen will appear.

6. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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7. Select ‘Typical’ to install all the components . Click on ‘Next’.

8. To continue installation follow the instructions on the screen.

4.1 TextBridge Classic 1.1

The installation of the ‘Textbridge Classic’ OCR program is part of the
total installation and will be done automatically.

1. Select ‘Full Installati on (software and scanner)’ and click on
‘Continue’. A screen with th e license agreement appears.

2. Click on ‘Yes’ to accept th e license and to continue installation.

3. Select all the languages for OCR recognition (Figure 4) and cl ick
on ‘Continue’. You can only recogn ise text in the languages you
have selected here.

Figure 4: Selecti ng languages

4. Click on ‘Continue’ to accept the installati on directory for
TextBridge Classic.

5. After installation you should select the type of scanner. Select
‘TWAIN’ and cl ick on ‘Continue’ (see Figure 5). A win dow with
the avail able TWAIN drivers appears.