Installation Usage & Maintenance Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................1 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE .....................................................................................................................1 CONVENTIONS OF THIS GUIDE ..............................................................................................................2 A NOTE ABOUT ICONS ...................................................
Introduction Welcome 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 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. Please remember to register your scanner.
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. It also describes how to use the scanner utility program which helps you troubleshoot and fix connection problems which may have occurred during the scanner installation. Appendix A contains technical support information that can help you solve simple problems. Before calling for help, please read through Appendix A: Troubleshooting.
System Requirements1 Windows/Intel Compatible Personal Computer Pentium Ⅲ CPU or above CD-ROM Drive 512 MB RAM Minimum 500 MB Free Hard Disk Space 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 1 Higher requirements might be needed when you scan or edit a large quantity of image data.
Box Contents2 1. Scanner 2. Padded carrying bag 3. Mounted Slide Holder and Filmstrip Holder 4. USB Cable 5. Power Adapter 6. Quick Guide 7. LaserSoft SilverFast CD-ROM 8. Setup / Application CD-ROM 9. 35 mm IT-8 Target ( only for OpticFilm 7600i Ai ) 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.
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 (Presto! ImageFolio), document management software (Presto! PageManager), the scanner’s driver, QuickScan Setting and LaserSoft SilverFast software.
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. Installing and Setting up the Scanner Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the USB scanner. Step 1. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer 1. Plug the power adapter into the scanner’s power receptor. 2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a standard AC power outlet. 3.
Step 2. Installing the Software 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. b.
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.
Attention If the scanner installation is not started and displayed automatically on the screen, click [Start], select [Run] and type in [d:\Install] (where d: is the drive letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive of your computer.) Software Setup Troubleshooting Carefully review the steps outlined in this guide and the Quick Installation Guide that accompanied your scanner. If you are still having problems, please check that: • You have 500MB of free space on your hard disk drive.
Chapter II. Usage and Maintenance Operating the Scanner Your scanner accepts 35mm slides and negatives. However, some software programs have limitations as to the information they can handle. The capacity of the computer’s memory and free space on your hard drive can also limit the physical size of the document that you scan. There are three different ways to operate the scanner: 1. From within an image-editing program that can acquire images from the scanner. 2.
A. For scanning 35mm mounted slides (max. 4 slides) B. For scanning 35mm filmstrips (max. 6 frames) Using Mounted Slide Holder Insert mounted slides into slots with emulsion (non-glossy) side down. There are arrows and illustrations on the frame of each slot. Please follow illustrations to insert mounted slides. Using filmstrip holder Place filmstrip in the film holder with emulsion, non-glossy side down, then snap the film holder cover closed.
Attention For correct scan results, always turn the film with the top of the image facing towards the back of the scanner (where power cord and USB cord located) and keep emulsion (non-glossy) side down. There is text on the top and bottom of the film, such as manufacturer, frame numbers, film codes, batch numbers...etc. With the film oriented correctly as described above, this text should be read clearly (i.e., not backwards or up-side-down).
Attention You can feel the film holder stop in its index position. However, before performing scan, please gently push and pull the film holder to make sure the film holder is in correct position. On up side of the film holder you can see ‘Mounted Slide Holder’ or ‘Filmstrip Holder’. Always keep this side up for correct scan results. The film holder should be able to be inserted in to the scanner smoothly. Do not push the film holder hard.
For detailed settings and features about SilverFast 6.6, please refer to SilverFast 6.6 User’s Manual. Attention Using QuickScan button The QuickScan button enables you to conveniently scan images and save them automatically to the album, and send them to the NewSoft Presto! PageManager program to perform other image editing tasks. QuickScan setting 1.
Select Scan Source (the material to be scanned), Purpose (the postprocessing software to be saved or be processed), File Format (the format to be saved in), Destination Folder (the file saving path) and File name prefix (the film name, followed by 4-digits starting from 0000 for sequential scans). Check Preview window options to enable and/or confirm procedure. Select Auto Processing options. Please notice that Color Enhancement feature is available in Negative mode only.
You can alter scanning Mode, Resolution, Filter, Brightness, Contrast and Gamma settings. Click the Default button if you desire to return to the default settings. Click the Close button to save the final settings and exit the QuickScan Setting window. 3. Preview window This window is only operational if ‘Enable’ and ‘Confirm’ are both checked in Preview section. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
QuickScan Settings and Preview Window features Scan Source - Tells the scanner the method you will use to scan images. • Transparency - Use this mode for scanning transparency films. • Negative Film - Use this mode for scanning negative films. Scan Mode - Tells the scanner the type of document you are scanning. There are three settings to choose from: • 8-bit grayscale – scans in 256 shades of gray, giving black and white images.
Brightness - This is the amount of light that is concentrated onto a document while it is being scanned. Contrast - Contrast adjusts the tonal range of an image by lowering mid-tone values and increasing values for high and low tones. Image Gamma is used to adjust the colors in the image that will be scanned into the computer. By adjusting the gamma, you can change the tonal range of the selected color channel. Gamma values are primarily a measure of the brightness of a color.
noise cancel out if inconsistencies are present. (The availability of the programs and data formats may vary depending on the scanner model you purchase.) Color Enhancement This feature is to compensate negative’s underexposed Green and Blue channels. If this feature is checked, pre-scan and scan time will noticeably increase. This feature is available in Negative mode only.
If the Windows system starts and detects the scanner unconnected, the following message will appear to remind you: If you prefer not to see this reminder message again, you may: Check the box of [Do not show this message again] within this message window, and then click [OK] button. Click on the QuickScan icon located on the Windows system tray. Uncheck [Enable Warning] from the menu that pops up. Click the [No] button in the message box that appears.
Maintenance To keep your scanner working smoothly, take a moment to review the following maintenance tips. Caution • • • • Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment. When it is not in use, keep the scanner covered. Dust particles and other foreign objects may damage the unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock and opening your scanner will void your warranty. Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal components.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Scanning Problems Most problems are easily solved, and some of the most common questions and their recommended solutions are listed below. Symptom: Cause 1: Solution 1: After following the installation instructions, my computer cannot find the scanner. Some aspect of your computer system does not support USB. Download and execute the file USBREADY.EXE at http://www.usb.org/home to determine the level of your computer’s USB support.
Solution 2: Reduce the resolution. Symptom: The scanner is not in the list of supported scanners in other commercial software. Select TWAIN as the scanner. Solution: Symptom: Solution: Unable to scan from other software other than the one that came with the scanner. Enter the Scanner Setup within the program, Select TWAIN and you will see your scanner listed (e.g., Plustek USB Scanner). Symptom: Cause 1: Solution 1: Unable to save to a floppy diskette. The floppy disk might be write protected.
Cause2: Solution 2: The printer brightness setting is not set properly. Adjust the brightness in the printer. Some printers allow you to change the brightness settings. Please consult your printer documentation. Symptom: Cause1: Solution1: The scanned image takes too long to be sent with an email message. The image was scanned at a high resolution or is physically large. Scan at a lower resolution (DPI) Cause 2: Solution 2: The Internet might be congested. Try sending the message at a later time.
Solution 2: Please use the USB cable that comes with your scanner. Cause 3: Solution 3: The scanner’s power cord is not connected properly. Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to an outlet. If the scanner is connected to a Surge Protector, make sure that the Surge Protector is turned on. Common -How-to- Questions Symptom: Solution: How do I save the scanned image in JPG format? 1) In the Image-editor, click on FILE 2) Click on SAVE AS. 3) Select the folder where you want to save your image.
Appendix B: Specifications5 OpticFilm 7400/ 7600i SE/ 7600i Ai Physical dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Max. Scan Area Scan Method Light source Scan Modes Resolution Scanning Materials Protocols Connection Power adapter Power Consumption EMI 5 120 x 272 x 118.5 mm 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F) 24.3 x 35mm Single-Pass RGB LED Color: Input 48-it; Output 24/48-bit Grayscale: Input 16-bit; Output 8/16-bit Optical Resolution: 7200 dpi Max.
Appendix C: Customer Service and Warranty If you encounter problems with your scanner, please review the installation instructions and troubleshooting suggestions contained in this guide. For further assistance call our customer support phone number listed on the last page of this guide. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you from Monday through Friday in office working hours as shown below: Europe 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (CET) Other Countries or Areas 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
If you have any maintenance inquiry, please ask local distributors and suppliers to get the contact information of nearest maintenance center in order to extend the product usage life time. If you want to maintain and clearance the product, please ask local distributors and suppliers to get the right information of nearest stores.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply. Under no circumstances are we liable for any of the following: 1. Third party claims against you for losses or damages. 2. Loss of, or damage to, your records or data; or 3. Economic consequential damages (including lost profits or savings) or incidental damages, even if we are informed of their possibility.
√ Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or authorized service center could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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