IBM Ricoh ImageReader FB 2400 dpi User's Manual
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1. 2400 dpi Flatbed Scanner with 30 bit Super Color Tanne user s guide info 580 Division Street Campbell CA 95008 Phone 408 538 2500 Fax 408 538 2599 Copyright C 1996 All rights reserved No portion of this document may be reproduced with out prior written authorization The Info Technician Copyright 1994 1995 1996 All Rights Reserved The material in this document is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document nor any damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Info and ImageReader are trademarks of Info Peripherals Any other trademarks registration marks or brand names mentioned within this publication are the property of their respective owners Tbble of Contents Chapter I Introduction welcome Using this manual ASSIS ANCE ne ze rent 1 1 Whatis TWAIN aaa Ed 1 2 A note about application software ueeensessensenneenn 1 2 Package contents System requirements PC and compatibles system requirements 1 4 Mac and compatibles system requirements 1 4 Chapter 2 Scanner Installation seoeoeneoenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenensnsnsnenenenenenenenenenenene Zul PC and compatibles installation 0 0 lees ceceseceeeceseecseecsaeceeeeseeeseeeaaecnaecnaeens 2 1 Installing the interface c rd u nenen nenn es 2 1 C nneelins the sc nner esa2. a TWAIN compliant driver This driver functions as a user interface linking the scanning hardware and application software Scanning is initiated from within the apprication software All scanning activities are controlled from the user interface window titled Info Peripherals Scanner The interface window s Prescan command is used to adjust the scanning area contrast and intensity before executing the actual working scan The actual scan is then placed into the application software for viewing editing printing or storage In this section the components and controls of the scanning interface win dow are explained INFO Peele er aaa Trus Color pes Kissi a w N 01234 i m lulu it ly Scaling Proportional Integrated 100 jz aalus halar r Automatic True Color Prescan F Prascen Vow Original Retlective sf a F Calibration el Disk Free 663600 KB Width 202 in Image Size 95 KB Height 1 53 I m non aAum i 3 2 Preview Window The interface window s right side displays Prescan images The Crop Box around the perimeter is used to select the area you want to scan Position the pointer over a square click hold and drag the border to adjust the scanning area The slider bar on the vertical ruler is also a convenient tool This slider tells the scanner how far down the page to scan You can shorten the time it takes to prescan
3. both ends Check the SCSI cable terminator and connections by disconnecting them and reattaching them If the problem still persists the SCSI cable or terminator may be defective Scanner turns on and the Ready light continues to blink The scanner performs a Power On Self Test POSD when first turned on This tests all the components of the scanner before operation If a problem is encountered the Ready light will continue to blink indicating a failed POST test Try the following 1 Disconnect the scanner from the computer by powering down and unplugging the SCSI cable and terminator from the back of the scanner Turn the scanner on If it works without the SCSI cable connected the cable may have been plugged in wrong or the cable may be defective 2 If you are using an Automatic Document Feeder or Transparency Adapter disconnect it from the scanner and try again If the Ready continues to blink after trying the above your scanner may be defective Error message Cannot Create Cache or Cache Buffer Space or Image Transfer Failed This error message indicates that the selected scan settings have created a file size that exceeds available disk space Reduce the dpi image size or select a lower mode to reduce the file size For PC and compatibles only When scanning is initiated a blank SCSI table displays Click the Check button to verify the system sees the scanner If the table remains blank shut down your system including the scan
4. enlarged area in the Prescan window This enables you to select a smaller portion of the image to scan while giving you the ability to focus in on the detail you want to capture Click the Prescan View checkbox to restore the image in the Prescan window Setup Opens the SCSI diagnostic table so you can check or change the configuration of your scanner Scanning images Scanning images with your ImageReader scanner is a relatively simple process The steps below walk you through selecting the appropriate TWAIN source to use if you are using a PC and then scanning an image or document If you experience problems during any of these steps please refer to the appendix at the end of this manual Troubleshooting You may need to modify the configuration Select the TWAIN source PC Before you can scan with your ImageReader on a PC you need to tell the application what scanner you are using The scanner is referred to as the source and you need to select the appropriate source for the application you are using Note In some cases an application s User Guide may direct you to use the application s custom ImageReader driver In these cases the instructions provided below are inappropriate for that application Refer to that application s user guide for scanning instructions 1 Start the image editing application software in Windows 2 Choose Select Source from the File menu 3 Follow the appropriate instructions for the Wind
5. requirements 386 processororlOO co patible 486orhigherrecommended MS DOS 5 0 or later with Windows 3 1 x or Windows 95 or later 4 MB RAM 8 MB or more recommended 25 MB available hard disk space 50 MB recommended VGA SVGA monitor with at least 256 color capability recommended Available 16 bit expansion slot Mac and compatibles system requirements Macintosh with 68040 processor or greater System 7 0 or later 8 MB or more of RAM 4 MB RAM 8 MB RAM recommended Chapter 2 Scanner Installation PC and compatibles installation Installation of the scanner is comprised of few steps and designed to be as easy as possible The following instructions walk you through installing the interface card into your PC and connecting the scanner and cable It is important to note that both the scanning hardware and its supporting software e g Info Technician and the included applications must be installed in order for the scanner to operate Installing the interface card The installation of the scanner s interface card is a simple process Because your PC is designed with room for additional peripherals the manual that was provided with your computer contains complete guidelines for case removal and expansion card installation The graphic and instructions provided here are intended to supplement that information Caution As a safety precaution the power to the computer and all peripheral equipment should be off and disconnected from the po
6. the SCSI chain is terminated properly then try again If the problem still persists you may have a defective SCSI cable or terminator A 2 Scanner care Info ImageReader scanners are designed to provide years of trouble free service To assist in realiz ing this end follow the guidelines listed below 1 Keep the scanner as dust free as possible Dust particles are a scanner s worst enemy 2 If necessary clean the scanner glas s with a soft lens cloth 3 Do not scan documents with correction fluid This will cause spotting on the scanner glass 4 Do not scan documents with paper clips or staples The lens may become scratched 5 Do not scan documents joined together with sticky tape or glue 6 Take care not to open the lid when scanning is in progress 7 Don t touch the scanner glass Fingerprints or scratches will show up as unwanted marks on your scanned image 8 Don t remove the scanner case There are no consumer serviceable parts inside There is a danger of electric shock and the warranty will be void 9 Don t move the scanner excessively or subject it to excessive vibration as the lens focus may become distorted 10 The scanner operates best in temperatures of 5C to 40C 41 F to 104F Limited two year warranty Info warrants this scanner to be free of manufacturing defects both materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original purchase This warranty applies only to t
7. when it is booting up Indicator Ughts When you turn the scanner on the Power indicator is lit This light remains lit as long as power is provided to the scanner When first turned on the scanner performs a Power On Self Test POST diagnostic The Ready indicator flashes during the POST diagnostic then should remain steadily lit If the scanner fails the POST diagnostic or encounters a problem with use the Ready indicator remains flashing Refer to the Appendix for tro ulotestlooting information Paper loading Place the document to be scanned face down on the scanning glass Books magazines and other 3 climensional objects can be easily scanned as well by laying them on the scanning glass With bound materials and other objects the cover Is designed to lift up at the hinge to accommodate the item being scanned Do not force the cover down when scanning these items it may break or scratch Paper size The scanner will handle documents ranging in size from a postage stamp to a legal size document 8 14 x 14 including A4 Paper condition If the sheet to be scanned has any of the following conditions please take the following precau tions before scanlning Remove paper clips pins or staples Let wet paper dry first Avoid scanning documents with correction fluid dry or otherwis This avoids scratching or marring the scanning glass and ensures years of beautiful scans Software controls The Info Technician loads
8. Printer 600dpi 85 600 170 Laser Printer 1200 dpi 105 1200 210 Imagesetter 133 2400 266 Color DySub Printervaries match 2x line screen Scaling Use the checkbox to toggle between proportional set width and height individually and integrated set width and height together scaling Enter a percentage in the text box or use the slider bar to change the scaling values IE Flip This command creates a mirror image of the item scanned Inverse This command reverses an image s display Black pixels will be white and white pixels will become black The resulting image is like a photo negative of the original Brightness and Contrast These controls adjust the brightness and contrast of the image you are about to scan Increasing the contrast will sharpen the image but cause it to look dark Increase the brightness to lighten the image and compensate for the contrast selection Experiment with these controls to determine the look you prefer Usually these controls are adjusted together in a 2 1 ratio of brightness to contrast Curves The curves function allows you to alter the way different pixel values in your image are adjusted The diagonal line shows a Gamma function of input to output pixel values The default is a straight line which makes no adjustments to the pixels All the pixels that fall below the line are darkened and those above the line are lightened The four buttons in the lower left corner make automatic adjustments
9. aa e e e E a E resonate A 4 FCC radio frequency interference statement ursessesnnessennenensennnnesnnenne nennen A 5 LI Chapter I introduction welcome Thank you for purchasing an Info ImageReader Scanner This product is the result of our efforts to develop high technology computer peripherals that are easy to use affordably priced and that enhance your computing experience Using this manual This manual includes complete instructions for scanner installation use and maintenance Note that use in this context refers to scanner operation independent of tasks performed in conjunction witl application software This guide is organized in a do as you read format For best results perform the tasks as they are presented This manual assumes that you have a basic understanding of the DOS and Windows operating system As a convention this guide presents all references to guide names or sections in zalics and commands you must type at a command line are presented in a different typeface Assistance If you experience difficulties and cannot find solutions within this guide contact Info s Technical Support Department at 408 538 2510 Monday through Friday between 8 00 Am and 4 30 Pm Pacific time If you wish you may fax questions to 408 538 2577 Provide a fax number for return contact We maintain a BBS at 408 538 2598 that contains the latest updates to our software as well as a web site at infoconnect
10. are detailed on the following page 3 4 Zz On line graphics If you are scanning an image to be used orim line such as the Internet a BBS or in a multimedia presentation you ne odn t scan any higher than 100 dpi This is because a monitor s resolution is either 72 dpi Mac or 96 or 120 dpi PC and is not capable of displaying a higher resolution Images scanned at 300 dpi and viewed on a monitor will appear three times as large as the actual image This enlargement results because your monitor displays images in a 1 1 ratio of pixels or dots meaning one dot in the image equals one dot on screen At 300 dpi the image contains 3 times as many dots when displayed on the monitor Faxing images Any image you intend to fax from a PC based fax modem should be scanned at 200 dpi Fax machines only receive images at 200 dpi and some programs may fault if you try to scan at higher resolutions Printed images If you plan to print the images you scan use the following table to select a resolution when scanning in color and gray scale As a general rule scan at twice the Line Screen Frequency of the output device This information can be found in your printer s manual When scanning in line art mode scan at the resolution of your printer usually 300 or 600 dpi This avoids sizing distortions in your printed images Output Device Line Screen Scanning Resolutions Frequencies Line Art Color Laser Printer 300 dpi 50 300 120 Laser
11. by adjusting this slider to 11 when scanning letter size documents Scan Mode Your scanning mode options are True Color Gray Scale and Bi tone These selections indicate the amount of data you want to capture for the image Follow these guidelines when selecting a scan mode True Color Scan color images and photographs in True Color mode when you want to capture and reproduce all the color data To manage file sizes efficiently take careful note of the guidelines for resolution described later when scanning in True Color The combination of True Color and a high dpi can create an extremely large file size Gray Scale What is referred to as black and white photographs are actually gray scale images Different shades of gray are used to make up the whole picture When you scan these types of images you want to scan using the gray scale mode Also use this mode to convert color photographs to black and white Scanning a color photograph in gray scale will capture the continuous tones Bi tone This mode captures black and white only Use this rnode when scanning single color usually black images such as drawings or sketches business logos or text This mode is also used when scanning a document you want to OCR Resolution Resolution is measured in dots per inch dpi The higher the resoluton is set the more detail in your image is captured There are some guidelines you should follow when determining the resolution to scan at They
12. e 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 to 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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected Shielded interconnect cables and shielded power cord which are supplied with this equipment must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help if the conditions persist Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or authorized service center could void the user s authority to operate this equipment A 5 Into Peripherals oO Fax 408 538 2 3 INE infocannectian can
13. for types of images and documents Use the lower right button for hazy images the upper right button for high contrast images and the lower left button for normal images The upper left button restores the curve to its default setting Levels This function displays a histogram of the number of pixels in the image with different values representing different colors The left side represents black and the right side represents white or solid colors such as red green or blue The histogram is then broken into 256 channels The left and right numbers above the histogram show the channel numbers and the middle number expresses the ratio of channels to the left and to the right of the middle triangle below the histogram The shaded slider bar beneath the histogram is the output level control Slide the left and or right triangles inward to give you more channels in regions where pixels are grouped in greater 3 5 numbers This will produce an image with greater clarity If you wish to expand one part of the histogram rike where there are a large grouping of pixels move the middle triangle toward that part Since there are always 128 channels between the middle triangle and the end point triangles adjusting them closer together gives the pixels in that region more channels to work with and maximize the detail captured Color Balance This control allows you to improve the look of your image while retaining the detail as you adjust the color leve
14. he original purchaser In the event of a defect Info will repair this product free of charge including parts labor and return postage This warranty does not cover damage loss abuse misuse unauthorized repair shipping damage natural phenomena or effects of use other than intended Info Is not responsible for consequential damages including but not limited to lost profits lost sales loss of use or injury to property For scanner service contact us at 800 777 3208 and request a Return Authorization RA number Repackage the product in its original packing container for protection and return postage prepaid to Info Servic e Center 580 Division Street Campbell CA 95003 Include an address phone number the RA number and a description of the scanner s defect Enclose a copy of the original purchase receipt to verify warranty eligibility Write the RA number legibly on the outside of the package 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 instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interferenc
15. ion com If all of our technicians are occupied please leave your name and phone number on our voice mail system This system is intended to avoid excessive on hold waiting You and your questions are important to us and we will respond as quickly as possible After hours calls are returned the following working day What is TWAIN TWAIN is the interface that links the scanner with scanning software applications TWAIN is an industry standard that enables you to use the ImageReader with any TWAIN compliant software application With the introduction of Windows 95 the TWAIN specification bat been overhauled to take advantage of the 32 bit architecture When you install our scanner driver under Windows 95 you will have two TWAIN sources one for 16 bit applications and one for 32 bit applications Use the following as a guide to select the appropriate source 16 bit applications are legacy Windows 3 x programs that you are running under Windows 95 32 bit applications are programs specifically designed for Windows 95 to take advantage of performance en hancements provided by the new architecture You may experience scanning problems if you do not use the appropriate source There is no change to the TWAIN source for Windows 3 1 x users Only the 16 bit TWAIN source is installed A note about application software The scanner hardware by itself is not very useful It takes a combination of the scanner hardware and application sof
16. l models do read this section for instructions about installing this scanner on your Mac system Scanner installation Set the scanner to a unique SCSI ID Attach the 50 pin SCSI terminator block to the port on the scanner and connect the SCSI cable to the terminator block Pace the scanner unit In the desired location and route the interface cable to the computer in such a way as to assure it is safe from possible damage due to pinching or crimping Insert the 25 pin male connector on the cable into the SCSI port on your Mac or the last device on your chain The cable can only be inserted one way do not force a connection Connect the power cable as well Once the scanner is attached and near the location you want it unlock the scanning mecha nism The scanner is locked for transport to avoid damage to the assembly You must unlock the scanner before you turn it on for the first time Failure to do so may cause damage to the scanner and will void your warranty Simply turn the dial on the bottom of the scanner to the unlock posi tion Turn on the scanner then start up your system Installing the driver This scanner interfaces with your Mac software through a Plug in driver You can use this scanner with any program that is Plug in Module PIM compatible To install the Plug in driver 1 Insert the Plug in disk into the floppy drive 2 Double click the disk icon if it is not already open 3 Double click the English folde
17. ls in the shadows midtones and highlights Shadows effects the dark pixel values of the image midtone effects the middle range or dominate range of pixels and highlights effects the light pixel values Hue and Saturation This function enables you to change the hue and saturation of your images Hue distinguishes one color from another and by using the hue slide bar you can adjust the hue angle by shifting the color on the spectrum Saturation refers to the purity of color and by adjusting the saturation slide bar you can make the color look more vibrant and intense or dull and gray Lightness controls the amount of light acting on the color and by using the slide bar you can make the color lighter or darker Monitor Gamma PC This control allows you to change the gamma in your color images If the color is off balance in your image you can use this control in conjunction with the other image adjustments to get the image just right Use the slider bar to increase or decrease the gamma Default This button restores the image adjustments to their original settings The prescan image is also restored to its unaltered appearance Automatic This function boost the image adjustments to maximum settings and fill the entire spectrum causing the image to become more vivid Background Mac Check this box to enable scanning in the backgroud while you do other work This mimics true multi tasking however scanning speed is slowed con
18. ner When the entire system is powered down turn on the scanner first wait a couple of seconds then restart your system Open the SCSI diagnostic table and see if the scanner is displayed If it does your system is working properly and you can now scan If it is not displayed your installation was not successful Reinstall the drivers using the Info Technician and try again The system is halted when the SCSI diagnostic is launched Verify there is no SCSI ID conflict an the SCSI chain Each device on the chain must have a unique ID number TWAIN Errors Be sure you have selected the appropriate source for the application you are scanning into Most 32 bit applications require you use the Info Scanner TWAIN 32 source and all 16 bit applications require you use the Info Scanner source Grainy Images Check the video driver settings within Windows The difference between 16 colors viewed and 256 colors viewed is dramatic Select 256 Colors or higher if the sys em hardware supports such For Mac and compatibles only After installing the scanner the computer does not start up The scanner uses the same SCSI ID number as another device on your chain Each device must have a unique ID number Reassign the scanner s SCSI ID Scanner does not appear on the Acquire menu The scanner driver is not installed properly Reinstall and try again When scanning is initiated a blank SCSI table displays Verify the scanner is turned on and that
19. ows version you are running Windows 3 Z and 3 Z Select Info Scanner 3 8 Windows 95 or later Select either Info Scanner or Info Scanner TWAIN 32 from the Source list depending on what type of application you are scanning into 3 9 Note If you are using a 16 bit 6ppfld tioh and select info Scanner TWAIN 32 as your source you may get a TWAIN error and not be able to scan Be sure to select the correct source to use with 32 bit applications and 16 bit applica tions Refer to Cogpter 1 What is TWAIN for more information 4 Click OK The application is now set to use your ImageReader to scan The scanning process The initiation of the scanning process may vary from application to application Consult the application s manual for more information if the steps below don t result in a scan The instructions provided in these steps assume the application uses the most common process To scan an image 1 Start the image editing application 2 Select Acquire from the File menu In Windows this displays the scanning interface win dow For Macintosh users next select the scanner s plug in to display the scanning window 3 Place the image face down in the scanner Click Prescan The prescanned image displays in the Prescan window 4 Adjust the image as you desire Make your selections for scan mode resolution etc and use the crop box in the Prescan window to select the area you want to scan Follow the g
20. r to open its contents 4 Locate the plug ins folder for the application i e PhotoDeluxe you will be using to scan Drag the plug in module from the English folder on the disk to the application s plug ins folder That application can now be opened and used with the scanner The scanner plug in should display on the Acquire list in the File menu The ImageReader FB can also simulate an Apple scanner This Works Like Apple driver is to be used with OCR programs like OmniPage and TypeReader that do not support PIM Simply drag the Works Like Apple driver into your system folder and restart When you are ready to use the OCR program configure it for Apple Scanner or AppleOne Scanner You can now use the scanner for OCR processes Installing the application software When the hardware and device driver software are installed install the application software as described in their respective manuals The Quick Start Guide also contains information about installing these programs 2 4 Chapter 3 Using your scanner Scanning features and controls Before scanning images it is important to understand the scanners basic hardware features as well as the software controls Hardware features Power This scanner requires its own power source use the cable provided and there is an on off power switch on the unit Always turn the scanner on before you turn the computer on This allows the computer to see the scanner
21. s custom screen saver creation photo album creation and so on If applications are intended to link directly to the scanning device look for the TWAIN compliant specification If compliant they are compatible with Info ImageReader scanners Package contents Please verify that all materials have been received before setting up and using your scanner The package contents are listed in the Quick Start Guide System requirements System requirements are largely dependent on the work performed By work we are referring to the task or operation performed using the scanner in conjunction with application software Because scanners are capable of inputting large amounts of data in relatively short periods of time they commonly push computer systems to the limits of their capabilities Before beginning any scanning task or operation carefully consider your system s processing capabilities especially processor speed RAM and available hard disk space OCR processes fax operations and the processing of simple black amp white graphics are least demanding High resolution scanning of large images in full color creates an extreme demand for processor time and memory When you are scanning with the TWAIN interface the number labeled image size calculated in bytes provides the working file size that is the result of the selected scanning mode resolution and image size Take careful note of this information PC and compatibles system
22. siderably Pregcan View Check this item to restore the prescan image to its unaltered appearance with out resetting the image adjust ments Original Scan Media Select which media you are scanning Reflective is pieces like photographs documents magazines etc and indicates items will be placed on the scanning glass Feeder enables use of the optional document feeder if you have one attached Transparency enables you to scan negatives x rays slides etc if you have the optional transparency adapter Dither You can select this option when scanning in bi tone mode Use a variety of patterns to simulate gray scale in a black and white image Information Displays information regarding the image to be scanned such as file size image size available disk space Disk Free and scan dimensions Use this as a guide when determining what scan mode and resolution you want to scan at Dimensions resolution and scan mode directly effect the file size of your scanned image Scan A scan is the actual image captured at the selected settings The scan does not appear in the preview window it is displayed in the application s workspace Prescan A prescan is a low resolution scan of your image displayed in the scanning interface window only You do a prescan to make your selections for size and to make any necessary image adjustments Zoom The scanner zooms in on the portion of the image selected with the crop box and displays the
23. tware to perform any task Before you begin scanning you need to choose the appropriate application to use for the task at hand Please read this section to gain an understanding of the types of scanning software there are Scanning software generally falls into two groups Graphics image editing or OCR Optical Character Recognition Each type has specific features designed to address the technical challenges faced in the scanning of graphics or of text Graphics Software in this category provide s the user with image editing tools for performing extensive modifications to art photographs or other continuous tone images While having the 1 2 ability to scan text it is not designed to specifically identify individual characters as does OCR software Any image scanned using a graphics program can only be saved in a graphics file format It cannot be saved as an editable text file OCR Software in this category is designed to recognize alphanumeric characters in preparation for export to word processing and desktop publishing applications In other terms it creates text files OCR software will not provide image editing capabilities If there is no intention of editing a given piece of text with or without graphics it may be simpler to scan and save it as a graphic Additional types of applications are available that offer solutions for special or unique tasks These include document storage form scanning fax utilities copy utilitie
24. uidelines described in the previous section to make your selections Note If the image is not as large as the Crop box the additional blank area is also scanned creating an unnecessadly large file size Be sure to adjust the Crop box lo fit the exact area you want to scan To do so simply click and drag one of the anchor squares 5 When you are satisfied with the selected settings click Scan The image is scanned using the selected settings and transf erred into the application s workspace 6 Click Cancel to close the scanning interface window You are returned to the application and the scanned image is displayed in the workspace You may now manipulate save print or fax the image Other scanning features Your ImageReader scanner is capable of scanning all types of documents and images The scanning instruc tions provided here are to ensure the installation is complete and your scanner is working properly For more detailed instructions about manipulating images once they are scanned or for using your scanner for OCR document archiving retrieval and faxing refer to those applications manuals 3 10 Appendix A Troubleshooting Scanner makes a loud grinding noise when turned on Confirm that you have unlocked the scanner The dial on the bottom of the scanner locks and unlocks the scanning mechanism for transport No scanner is displayed on my SCSI chain table Verify that your SCSI chain is properly terminated on
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26. unlock the scanning mechanism The scanner is looked for transport to avoid damage to the assembly You must unlock the scanner before you turn it on for the first time Failure to do so may cause damage to the scanner and will void your warranty Simply turn the dial on the bottom of the scanner to the unlock position The Info Technician The Info Technician is an automatic installation utility that edits and installs the scanner s device and TWAIN drivers These drivers provide the link between the scanning hardware the scanning application and the computer s operating system 2 2 Installing the device driver Run the Info Technician to install the scanner drivers To do so 1 Insert disk 1 of the Info Technician into the computer s floppy drive 2 In Windows Program Manager select the Run command from he File menu If you are using Windows 95 select Run from the Start menu on the desktop 3 Type A SSETUP at the command line and click OK Substitute the appropriate drive letter if the disk is not in the A drive 4 Follow the on screen directions The scanner s device driver is installed in the proper directory along with the TWAIN driver 5 Reboot the computer after the installation is complete to activate the scanner drivers Mac and compatibles installation The ImageReader FB is capable of running on a Macintosh or Mac compatibles as well as PCs If this unit shipped with Mac software and a plug in driver not al
27. wer source Touch a grounded object before making contact with any components Electrostatic discharge can damage the interface card and computer components To install the interface card I Remove the computer s housing 2 On the computer s mother board select an available 16 bit ISA expansion slot and remove its rear access cover The slot must be free of dust and dirt to ensure a good connection 3 Hold the scanner interface card by the upper edge and align the gold striped connector with the expansion slot Press the card firmly into the slot as displayed in the diagram the next page 4 Use the slot cover s screw to retain the interface card Replace the housing and secure all screws 5 Reconne t the power source to your computer and any other peripheral equipment Connecting the scanner If you have other SCSI devices installed on your system set the scanner to a unique SCSI ID Attach the 50 pin SCSI terminator block to the port on the scanner and connect the SCSI cable to the terminator block Place the scanner unit in the desired location and route the interface cable to the computer in such a way as to assure it is safe from possible damage due to pinching or crimping Insert the 25 pin male connector on the cable into the port on the interface card The cable can only be inserted one way do not force a connection Connect the power cable as well Once the scanner is attached and near the location you want it
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