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Chapter 1

Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Info ImageReader Express 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 the task performed with the

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 

italics,

 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, please contact Info’s Technical Support Department at (800)

777-3280, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 

AM

 and 4:30 

PM

,

Pacific time. If you wish, you may fax questions to (408) 538-2577, or

email questions to tech@infoconnection.com. Provide a fax number or

email address for return contact. We maintain a BBS at (408) 538-

2580 that contains the latest updates to our software, as well as a

web site at www.infoconnection.com, and fax back system at (408)

538-2585.

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.

Summary of Contents for ImageReader Express

Page 1: ...ImageReader Express Compact Color Flatbed Scanner User s Guide P N DOC FB4B 799250...

Page 2: ...ights Reserved Thematerialinthisdocumentisforinformationalpurposesonlyandis subject to change without notice The manufacturer assumes no responsibilityforerrorsoromissionsinthisdocument norany damages...

Page 3: ...2 1 TheInfoTechnician 2 2 Installingthedevicedriver 2 2 Installingtheapplicationsoftware 2 2 Chapter 3 Using your scanner 3 1 Scanning features and controls 3 1 Hardware features 3 1 Softwarecontrols...

Page 4: ...i i i...

Page 5: ...ntion this guide presents all references to guide names or sections initalics and commands you must type at a command line are presented in a differenttypeface Assistance Ifyouexperiencedifficultiesan...

Page 6: ...lication software Thescannerhardwarebyitselfisnotveryuseful Ittakesacombination of the scanner hardware and application software to perform any task Before you begin scanning you need to choose the ap...

Page 7: ...torage form scanning faxutilities copyutilities customscreensavercreation photoalbumcreation andsoon Ifapplicationsareintendedtolink directlytothescanningdevice lookfortheTWAIN compliant specification...

Page 8: ...ionscanningoflargeimagesinfullcolorcreatesan extreme demand for processor time and memory When you are scanning with the TWAIN interface the number labeled imagesize calculatedinbytes providestheworki...

Page 9: ...it is safe from possible damage due to pinching or crimping Insertthemaleconnectoronthecableintotheparallelportonyour computer The cable can only be inserted one way do not force a connection Importan...

Page 10: ...nu in the Windows Program Manager Windows 3 1x or select RunafterclickingStartonthetaskbar Windows95 2 Typed install setup d install setup d install setup d install setup d install setupatthecommandli...

Page 11: ...2 GO ImageEditorinstallationinstructions Manualsforbothapplications are also included on the Info System Software CD Perform Utility Diagnostic Afterinstallingthedevicedriverandapplicationsoftware che...

Page 12: ...538 2500 ext 2534 to order an EPP interface c a r d Important Changing your BIOS or CMOS settings can render your computer system inoperable Use caution to ensure that only the Parallel mode ischange...

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Page 14: ...Pleasenote Thepowerlightmayremaindimlylitevenwhenitisnot pluggedintoapowersupplybecauseitreceivesasmallportionofits powerfromthecomputer The scanner is activated when first powered on or when you choo...

Page 15: ...einserting Remove paper clips pins or staples Letwetpaperdryfirst Avoidscanningdocumentswithcorrectionfluid dryorotherwise This avoids scratching or marring the scanning glass and ensures yearsofbeaut...

Page 16: ...anning area Settings The settings box is located in the top portion of your TWAIN window By clicking on the down arrow you may select from a list of pre definedscansettings Thesesettingsrepresentfiles...

Page 17: ...ke adjustments to the pre scanned image willsaveyoutimecorrectingtheimagelaterinaneditingapplication The Settings menu located above the preview window limits you to Gamma 1 0 or Gamma 1 5 for scannin...

Page 18: ...intensityadjustments Scan A scan is the actual image captured at the selected settings The scan doesnotappearinthepreviewwindow itisdisplayedinthe application sworkspace Panel View your scanning prefe...

Page 19: ...es suchasdrawingsor sketches businesslogos ortext Resolution Resolutionismeasuredindotsperinch dpi Thehighertheresolution isset themoredetailinyourimageiscaptured Therearesome guidelinesyoushouldfollo...

Page 20: ...sultingimageislikeaphoto negativeoftheoriginal Brightness and Contrast These controls adjust the brightness and contrast of the image you areabouttoscan Increasingthecontrastwillsharpentheimageby exca...

Page 21: ...scustom ImageReader driver Inthesecases theinstructionsprovidedbelowareinappropriateforthatapplication Refertothatapplication suserguideforscanninginstructions 1 Starttheimageeditingapplicationsoftwar...

Page 22: ...s Note IftheimageisnotaslargeastheCropbox theadditional blankareaisalsoscanned creatinganunnecessarilylargefile Be sureto adjustthe Cropbox to fit the exactareayou wantto scan To do so simply click an...

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Page 24: ...og box If you are scanning with a 32 bit application such as Adobe Photoshop you should select Flatbed 32 If you do not select the correct source you may receive an error message when attempting to sc...

Page 25: ...About the pass through port About the pass through port About the pass through port About the pass through port The ImageReader Express and ImageReader Elite EPP scanners are both conveniently equipp...

Page 26: ...afilesizethatexceedsavailablediskspace Reducethedpi imagesize orselectalowermodetoreducethefilesize Error 82 Scanner not Found message when attempting a scan This error is most common with Compaq and...

Page 27: ...your computer manual for instructions on how to do this 2 Go to the area in which you can change the parallel mode settings and change the LPT type to EPP or SPP 3 Save your changes and exit Now reboo...

Page 28: ...ssivelyor subjectit to excessive vibration as the lens focus may become distorted 8 The scanner operates best in temperatures of 10 C to 40 C 50 F to104 F FCC radio frequency interference statement Th...

Page 29: ...anship for a period of two years from the date of originalpurchase Thiswarrantyappliesonlytotheoriginalpurchaser Intheeventofadefect Infowillrepairthisproductfreeofcharge includingparts labor andretur...

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