User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Parallel Port Scanner Installation Guide
- Copyright Information
- Restricted Rights Legend
- Limited Product Warranty
- FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
- • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is ...
- • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
- Table of Contents
- Welcome
- What’s in the Box
- The Parallel Port Scanner
- What You Need
- Connecting the Scanner to the Computer
- Note
- To connect the parallel port scanner:
- 1. Save any open files, then shut down the power to your computer.
- 2. If a printer cable is attached to your computer’s parallel port, unplug the cable from the com...
- 3. Plug one end of the scanner’s parallel cable into the port on the back of the scanner marked “...
- 4. Plug the other end of the scanner’s parallel cable into the parallel port on the back of your ...
- 5. If you unplugged a printer from the computer’s parallel port earlier, plug it into the “Printe...
- 6. Plug the power adapter into the jack on the scanner and then into a wall outlet.
- 7. Turn on your computer. You’re now ready to install the software.
- Installing the Scanner Software
- To install the scanner software:
- 1. Start Microsoft Windows 98 or Microsoft 2000 and make sure that no other applications are runn...
- 2. Insert the CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. TheCD automatically starts.
- 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the scanner software on your computer.
- 4. When the software installation is finished, install the other software applications on the CD ...
- 5. Remove the CD from your computer and store it in a safe place.
- Setting Up the Scanner
- Note
- To set up the scanner with the MGI PhotoSuite III SE application:
- 1. From the Windows Desktop, click the Start button, select Programs and select MGI PhotoSuite II...
- 2. After the MGI PhotoSuite III application starts, click the Get button at the top of the window.
- 3. Click the Scanner (Twain) button.
- 4. At the option Choose a scanner, click the drop-down arrow and choose Parallel Scanner.
- 5. To scan, click the Scan button on the window. The next section explains how to scan with your ...
- Scanning an Item
- To scan an item:
- 1. Open the scanner cover, place the item you want to scan face down aligned at the lower left co...
- 2. If you are using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE application to scan, click the Scan button on the P...
- 3. From the list of Scanner Settings labeled “Scan Page For,” select the most appropriate setting...
- 4. Click the Preview button.
- 5. You can now fine-tune the options on the Scan Manager for the item you’re scanning.
- 6. Check the preview image. If you want to change the scanner setting for the item, click one of ...
- 7. Select the area of the item you want to scan.
- 8. To select the area you want to scan, drag the borders of the selection rectangle around the pr...
- 9. If you want to preview the item again with the new settings, click the Preview button again on...
- 10. When you are satisfied with the preview image, click the Scan button on the Scan Manager.
- 11. If you’re using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE application to scan, the scanned image is available...
- Adjusting Scanner Settings
- Selecting a Predefined Scanner Setting
- Selecting Scan Configuration Options
- Customizing a Scanner Setting
- Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast
- Selecting the Area of the Item You Want to Scan
- To select the area you want to scan:
- 1. Click the Preview button. An image of the scanned item appears in the Preview area. A selectio...
- 2. (optional) In the Scan Configuration settings, select the units of measure you want to use for...
- 3. To change the dimensions of the rectangle, click the rectangle, and then drag the borders of t...
- 4. To position the rectangle over the area you want to scan, click and hold the left mouse button...
- 5. Click the Scan button to scan the image.
- Cleaning the Scanner Glass
- Parallel Port Scanner Specifications
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
Copyright ©2000 PrimaScan, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.
Microsoft is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. TextBridge is a registered trademark of
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International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All other products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Information is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of PrimaScan, Inc. The software described is furnished
under a licensing agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such an agreement. It is against the law to copy the
software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the licensing agreement. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems, or translated to another language, for
any purpose other than the licensee’s personal use and as specifically allowed in the licensing agreement, without the express written permission of PrimaScan,
Inc.
Restricted Rights Legend
Use, duplication, or disclosure is subject to restrictions as set forth in contract subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software
Clause 52.227-FAR14. Material scanned by this product may be protected by governmental laws and other regulations, such as copyright laws. The customer
is solely responsible for complying with all such laws and regulations.
Limited Product Warranty
If you find physical defects in the materials or the workmanship used in making the product described in this document, we will repair, or at our option,
replace, the product at no charge to you, provided you return it (postage prepaid, with proof of your purchase from the original reseller) during the 12-month
period after the date of your original purchase of the product.
THIS IS OUR ONLY WARRANTY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT, ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS,
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. AS A RESULT, EXCEPT AS SET OUT
ABOVE, THE PRODUCT IS SOLD “AS IS” AND YOU ARE ASSUMING THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE PRODUCT’S SUITABILITY TO YOUR
NEEDS, ITS QUALITY AND ITS PERFORMANCE,
IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT OR FROM ITS USE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
All exclusions and limitations in this warranty are made only to the extent permitted by applicable law and shall be of no effect to the extent in conflict with the
express requirements of applicable law.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with
FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in
interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.