Ricoh ImageReader FB, User Manual

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Page 2: ...served 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 t...

Page 3: ...Info Technician 2 2 Installing the device driver 2 3 Mac and compatibles installation 2 3 Scanner installation 2 3 Installing the driver 2 4 Installing the application software 2 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Using y Using y Using y Using y Using your scanner our scanner our scanner our scanner our scanner 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 Scanning features and controls 3 1 Hardware featur...

Page 4: ...em 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 dif dif dif dif diff f f f fer er er er erent ent ent ent ent typeface Assistance Assistance Assistance Assistance Assistance If you experience difficulties and cannot find solutions within this guide contact Info s Technical Support Department...

Page 5: ...e 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 a A note a A note a A note a A note about bout bout bout bout a a a a applica pplica pplica pplica pplication tion tion tion tion softw softw softw softw softwar...

Page 6: ...cation If compliant they are compatible with Info ImageReader scanners P P P P Pac ac ac ac acka ka ka ka kag g g g ge contents e contents e contents e contents e 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 r System r System r System r System requir equir equir equir equirement...

Page 7: ...ements ements 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 compa Mac and compa Mac and compa Mac and compa Mac and compatib tib tib tib tibles...

Page 8: ... 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 Caution Caution Caution Caution As a safety precaution the power to the computer and all periphera...

Page 9: ...n 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 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...

Page 10: ...installation 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 all models do read this section for instructions about installing this scanner on your Mac system Scanner installation Scanner installation Scanner installation Scanner installation Scanner installati...

Page 11: ... 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 Wo...

Page 12: ...or 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 ...

Page 13: ...contr e contr e controls ols ols ols ols The Info Technician loads 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 ...

Page 14: ...ata 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 o...

Page 15: ...utput Device vice vice vice vice Line Scr Line Scr Line Scr Line Scr Line Screen een een een een Scanning Scanning Scanning Scanning Scanning Resolutions Resolutions Resolutions Resolutions Resolutions F F F F Fr r r r requencies equencies equencies equencies equencies Line Line Line Line Line Ar Ar Ar Ar Art t t t t Color Color Color Color Color Laser Printer 300 dpi Laser Printer 300 dpi Laser P...

Page 16: ... 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 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...

Page 17: ...ion 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...

Page 18: ...ides etc if you have the optional transparency adapter Dither Dither Dither Dither 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 Inf Inf Inf Inf Infor or or or orma ma ma ma mation tion tion tion tion Displays information regarding the image to be scanned such as file size image size available disk space ...

Page 19: ...fer to the appendix at the end of this manual Troubleshooting You may need to modify the configuration Select the Select the Select the Select the Select the TW TW TW TW TWAIN sour AIN sour AIN sour AIN sour AIN source PC ce PC ce PC ce PC ce 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...

Page 20: ...ation 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 wind...

Page 21: ...fax the image Other scanning f Other scanning f Other scanning f Other scanning f Other scanning fea ea ea ea eatur tur tur tur tures es es es es 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 i...

Page 22: ...in y light continues to b ues to b ues to b ues to b ues to blink link link link link The scanner performs a Power On Self Test POSI 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 unplu...

Page 23: ...ons require you use the Info Scanner TWAIN 32 source and all 16 bit applications require you use the Info Scanner source Grainy Images Grainy Images Grainy Images Grainy Images 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 F F F F For Mac and com...

Page 24: ...lass 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 insi...

Page 25: ... 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 ...

Page 26: ...ill 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 e...

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