User’s Manual AV8300 Document Imaging Scanner Avision Inc. (D/N: 250-0896-E Rev. 1.
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FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................1-1 2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.....................................................2-1 2.1 3. INSTALLING THE CD SOFTWARE ..................................................2-2 SCANNER INSTALLATION ........................................................3-1 3.1 PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................3-1 3.2 SCANNER UNPACKING ......................
.7 MIRROR....................................................................................6-14 6.8 PREVIEW AUTO-AREA: ............................................................6-15 6.9 PAPER SIZE: .............................................................................6-15 6.10 UNITS .......................................................................................6-15 6.11 DESCREEN ................................................................................6-16 6.12 SHARPEN .
1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of AV8300. Avision is one of the leading companies, which make high quality document scanner. To ensure the optimum performance of the scanner, please take a few minutes to read through this manual before you install and operate the new scanner. The manual contains important information on how to unpack, install, operate, and maintain the scanner properly. Figure 2-1 in the next page shows how the scanner is packed. Please check if all items are included.
Power cable/Power adapter USB cable Pad Quick Guide /CD 1-2
2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION To run the scanner at rated speed as recommended, you must have the following minimum requirements: IBM compatible PC 586, Pentium or higher Microsoft Windows 98 / 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP USB port (USB 2.
2.1 INSTALLING THE CD SOFTWARE 1. Insert the supplied CD into your CD-ROM. The installation menu appears, as shown below. Note: If the Installation menu fails to appear, an alternative method is to click the Start button on the task bar, choose Run, and type “d:\cdsetup.exe” (D: your CD-ROM drive in use) and click O.K.
2. Click “Install Driver” to install the TWAIN or ISIS driver. 3. Click “Install Application” to install all application software. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install applications respectively. 5.
3. SCANNER INSTALLATION 3.1 PRECAUTIONS 9 9 9 9 9 9 3.2 Keep the scanner out of direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the sun or excessive heat may cause damage to the unit. Do not install the scanner in a humid or dusty place. Be sure to use the proper AC power source. Place the scanner securely on an even, flat surface. Tilted or uneven surfaces may cause mechanical or paper-feeding problems. Keep the shipping box and the material in case you may need to ship the scanner again.
Lock position Unlock position Figure 3-1 Lock Removal 3-2
3.3 LOADING THE PAPER WITH ADF Place your document with the text face up and make the top of the page to the left side as shown below.
3.4 FIXING PAPER ON THE GLASS BOARD Align the document to the reference mark, as indicated.
3.5 CNNECTING THE CABLES Be sure the scanner power is switched off. Connect the power cable, ADF cable ,and USB cable as below. Power cable USB cable ADF cable Cable Connection Turning on the Power The power is controlled by a toggle switch on the side of the scanner. To turn on the scanner, press the switch toward "1".
4. 1. 2. IDENTIFY THE USB DEVICE After connecting the cables successfully, turn on your computer. The computer should detect a new USB device and prompt a “New Hardware Found” message. (Windows 9X/Windows ME) 3. (Windows 2000/XP) In Windows 9X or Windows ME, confirm that the “Search for a better driver.” is selected and click the “Next” button.
In Windows XP, click the Next button to continue. 4. When the Finish dialog is prompted, click the Finish button.
5. SCANNER OPERATION For TWAIN Application AV500U allows you to operate the scanner from within a TWAIN or plug-in software application. As the scanner driver is not a standalone software, it has to be started from within a TWAIN/ISIS*compliant software application and then the scanner driver is able to scan and load the image to your computer. The command to start the scanner driver may vary due to different software applications.
6. Select the scanning method you want to use on the Scan Method drop-down menu. 7. Select the mode you want to use for your scans on the Image Type drop-down menu. 8. Select a scanning resolution on the Resolution drop-down menu. 9. Select the settings for the scanning features (e.g., Sharpen, Descreen, etc.) that you want to use. 10. Click on the Preview or Scan button to preview or scan your document(s).
6. USER INTERFACE 6.1 SCAN METHOD Select how you want to scan on the Scan Method drop-down menu. ADF/One-page—use this setting if you are using the automatic document feeder (ADF) to scan a single-page document at a time. ADF /Multi-page—use this setting if you are using the automatic document feeder (ADF) to scan batches of single-page document at a time. Flatbed—use this setting if you are using the flatbed to scan one page at a time.
6.2 DETERMINING YOUR RESOLUTION A good control of the resolution results in a satisfactory detail of an image that scans. The resolution is measured by dots per inch (dpi). Normally, the greater the dpi number, the higher the resolution and the image file size.
Be aware that the greater resolution takes more time, memory and disk space, therefore, up to a certain degree of dpi, the resolution will not visually be improved, and on the contrary, it makes your files more unmanageable.
Tips: 1. For your information, an A4 size color image scanned at 300 dpi at True Color mode consumes approximately 25 MB of disk space. A higher resolution (usually means over 600 dpi) is recommended only when you need to scan a small area at True Color mode. 2. You can also refer to the following table to choose a proper resolution while applying your image to other application.
6.3 SELECTING A PROPER IMAGE TYPE Select image type through the mode from the scanner user interface for your own purpose. Each image type described as follows: Line art (Black and White) LineArt presents the image in black and white only and there are no intermediate shades of gray in between. That means each pixel of the image is 100% black or 100% white. LineArt is the best choice of image type if you want to scan text, pen or ink drawing.
Lineart Image *Pixel: A combination of two words: picture and element, a pixel is a single dot on a computer display or in a digital image.
Halftone In addition to the black and white display, Halftone simulates gray scale by using different size of dots. Particularly when you view the image at a certain distance, it looks very closely like a gray image yet it consumes the least disk space. Halftone is the picture that we usually see in newspapers or magazines. Since Halftone is one type of black and white image, the disk space required to save a halftone image is 1/24 of that required to save a 24-bit true color image.
8-Bit Gray A single-channel image gray. An 8-bit scanner shades of gray between this option if you are consists of at least 256 shades of produces a grayscale image with 1024 pure black and pure white. Choose scanning black-and-white photographs. With 8 bits of color information per pixel, the file size of an image is eight times larger than a Black and White image and 1/3 the size of a 24-Bit Color image.
8-Bit Color An 8-Bit Color image provides 256 color hues in the image. The file size of a 256 color image is 1/3 the size of a 24Bit Color image.
24-Bit Color A 24-Bit Color image consists of three 8-bit color channels. The red, green, and blue channels are mixed together to create a combination of one billion colors, which give a more true-to-life quality to the image. Choose 24-Bit Color if you are scanning color photos.
6.4 ENHANCING YOUR IMAGE Brightness: Adjusts the lightness or darkness of an image. The higher the value, the brighter the image.
6.5 CONTRAST Adjusts the range between the darkest and the lightest shades in the image. The higher the contrast, the bigger the different gray scales.
6.6 INVERT IMAGE The invert command reverses the brightness and the color in the image. For color images, each pixel will be changed into its complementary color at the command of Invert.
6.7 MIRROR Click on the Mirror button to reverse the image (create a mirror image).
6.8 PREVIEW AUTO-AREA: Clicking on the Preview Auto-Area button automatically crops the preview scan area to the previewed document. This will then be the cropping area for all of the scanned documents. 6.9 PAPER SIZE: Select a size on the Paper Size list of frequently used scan sizes, including business card, 5 x 3 in., 6 x 4 in., Letter, Legal, B5, A5, A4, A3, or your current scan area to perform an immediate selection of your scan size. 6.
6.11 DESCREEN Click on the Descreen button to access a drop-down menu that allows you to specify the type of document you are scanning in order to eliminate the moiré pattern* commonly found in printed matter. You can specify Newspaper, Magazine, or Catalog.
*Moiré pattern—an undesirable pattern resulting from the incorrect screen angle of the overprinting halftone. 6.12 SHARPEN Click on the Sharpen button to access a drop-down menu that allows you to specify a level to sharpen the scanned image. You can specify a Sharpen setting of Light, More, Heavy, or Extra Heavy. 6.13 COLOR ADJUSTMENT Click on the Color Adjustment button to enable the button for the Hue, Saturation, and Lightness feature.
6.14 AUTO LEVEL Click on the Auto Level button to add shadow to reveal more details in an image. 6.15 ADVANCED SETTINGS Click on the Advanced Settings button to view the advanced settings buttons for Highlight / Shadow, Curves, Color Balance, Hue / Saturation / Lightness, Color Drop-out, and Custom Settings (six buttons on the right side of the TWAIN dialog box). Highlight / Shadow This feature is available when 8-Bit Gray, 8-Bit Color, or 24-Bit Color is selected on the Image Type drop-down menu.
Use the Highlight and Shadow settings together to extend the range of color and reveal more details in a color image.
6.16 CURVES When you select the Curves button, a dialog box appears that allows you to adjust the midtone of the image without losing details in the lightest and darkest areas. Select the Curve or Line button, depending on if you want a curved or an angled setting. Place the mouse cursor over the line, click the right mouse button, and drag the line to set the curve you want.
6.17 COLOR BALANCE When you select the Color Balance button, a dialog box appears that allows you to adjust the color of the image so that it comes close to that of the original. The default parameters are used to adjust the image. You can type values in the Color Levels text boxes or you can drag the sliding arrow under the color.
Hue /Saturation /Lightness Click on this button to adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image. This button is enabled when the Color Adjustment button is selected. You can type values in the text boxes or you can drag the sliding arrow under the each item. Hue—specify a value in the Hue box to adjust the hue up to 360° by clicking on the desired color on the color wheel or selecting a setting on the dropdown menu.
6.18 COLOR DROP-OUT This feature is available when Black and White, Halftone, or 8-Bit Gray is selected on the Image Type drop-down menu. Click on the Color Drop-out button to access a dialog box that allows you to choose to remove the R (Red), G (Green), or B (Blue) color channel while scanning. For example, if your image contains red text or a red background, choose R channel (red) to remove the red text or red background. This feature is applicable only for black-and-white and grayscale images.
6.19 CUSTOM SETTINGS Click on the Custom Settings button to access a dialog box where you can save your scan settings and configuration settings. There are two tabs: Scan Settings and Configuration Settings. Scan Settings The Scan Settings tab allows you to save your scanning feature settings in a file, load an existing file, or delete an existing file.
Saving a scan settings file Type a name for your settings in the File Name text box and click on the Save button. Your settings will be saved and the file name will appear in the list box. Using a scan settings file You can use an existing settings file. Right-click on the file name for the settings you want to use and click on the Load button. The settings in the file will automatically be specified in the scanning features dialog box.
Energy Saving Mode—checks the Enable box to enable energy savings. You can specify a time delay in the Minutes box. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. Hint Setting—check the Show Hints box if you want to have flags that show the name of an item appear when you place the mouse cursor on an item in the dialog box. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 6.20 MISCELLANEOUS Width: Shows the current image width. Height: Shows the current image height.
Information Click on the Information button to access a window that gives you information about the scanner and driver. Preview: Click on the Preview button to scan a document so you can review the scanned image. This allows you to specify an area to be scanned and any scanning feature settings to be used for future scans. When a scanning feature is changed and applied, the Preview image is updated for a real-time view of the change.
7. ISIS INTERFACE OPERATION The ISIS driver operation method is similar to the TWAIN’s. Every function on the ISIS interface screen is briefly described as below: Mode: select one of scan modes, including b/w, gray, color options. Dither: 5 halftone levels available, can be disabled. Dots per inch: select your desired resolution. Paper Size: select your desired paper size. Brightness: adjust your scan image brightness or darkness.
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 8.1 CLEANING THE ADF Your scanner is designed to be maintenance-free. However, it still needs to be cleaned occasionally to ensure optimum image quality and performance. The scanner parts may be contaminated with ink, toner particles or paper coatings. As a result, the scanner needs to be cleaned occasionally particularly in the following cases: 1. Documents do not feed smoothly or easily; 2. Several documents feed at one time. The cleaning procedures 1.
8.2 CLEANING THE GLASS The procedures 1) Soak a cotton swab with some isopropyl alcohol. (95%) 2) Open the ADF unit and document cover as shown below. Wipe the glass of flatbed and ADF area by moving the swab from side to side. 3) Close the ADF unit and document cover. Your scanner is now ready for use.
8.3 REPLACING THE ADF DETACHABLE PAD MODULE After scanning approximately 150,000 pages through the ADF, the pad spring may be worn out and you may experience problems with document feeding. In this case, it is highly recommended to replace the pad module with a new one. For ordering the pad module, please consult your nearest dealer and follow the procedure in below to replace it. Removing Procedure 1. Open the ADF front cover by pressing the button. 2.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING The scanner will automatically perform a simple self-test each time it is turned on. This will help spot major system errors in the scanner itself. When the test is initiated, the READY LED is flashing. When the test is completed, the READY LED is steadily on. If you have problems with the operation of your scanner, please check the following troubleshooting hints. 9.
Question: More than one sheet of paper were fed into the scanner. Answer: 1) Open ADF unit. 2) Remove the multi-fed sheets of paper. 3) Close the ADF unit. 4) Flatten the corners and edges; loosen the paper before reloading it in the paper guide. 5) Check the feeding roller condition and do the cleaning if necessary. Question: Paper becomes skewed in the scanner. Answer: 1) Check the feeding roller condition; do the cleaning if necessary. 2) Use the paper guide when feeding the paper.
Question: The scanned image always comes out to be too dark. Answer: 1) Use your application to modify the Gamma setting to 2.2 and 1.8 for your printer and monitor respectively. 2) Adjust Brightness setting from the TWAIN interface to get a brighter image. Question: The scanner works well except for the line art, the lines of which seem much thicker than the original. Answer: Increase the Brightness or adjust the Threshold setting to adjust the line art image.
9.2 TECHNICAL SERVICE Technical support for Avision scanner is provided at Avision Technical Assistance Center (ATAC). Before contact with ATAC, please prepare the following information. Scanner serial & revision number (located on the bottom of the scanner) Hardware configuration (e.g., your host CPU type, RAM size, free disk space, display card, interface card, etc.) The name and version of your software application The version of your scanner driver. Please call us at: US and Canada Area: Avision Labs.
10. SPECIFICATIONS All specifications are subject to change without notice. Scanner Type Data Output Optical Resolution Light Source Scanning Document Size Interface Power Requirement ADF/Flatbed Desktop scanner 24-bit color up to 600 x 600 dpi Cold cathode fluorescent lamp ADF mode 11.8“ x 17” Flatbed mode 11.69“ x 17” USB 2.0 24V/2.0A Power Consumption < 38.4W Dimension Weight 514 x 505 x 115 mm (WxDxH) 19.
