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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The Parallel Port Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting the Scanner to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the Scanner Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting Up the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Scanning an Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting Scanner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting a Predefined Scanner Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting Scan Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Customizing a Scanner Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting the Area of the Item You Want to Scan . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning the Scanner Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Parallel Port Scanner Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19