Plustek OpticBook A300 Plus, Installation, Use & Maintenance Manual

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Page 2: ...nts may be prohibited by law and or subject to criminal prosecution We recommend you to be responsible and respectful of the copyrights laws when you are scanning books magazines journals and other materials Environmental Information Recycle or disposal at end of life information please ask local distributors or suppliers for recycle and disposal information The product is designed and produced to...

Page 3: ...canner 11 Installing Additional Software 11 CHAPTER II SCANNING 12 Placing the image s 13 Scanning the image s 14 Scanning via TWAIN Interface 14 Scanning from the scanner s panel or via Book Pavilion Interface 15 CHAPTER III CARE AND MAINTENANCE 17 Cleaning the Scanner 17 Cleaning Materials 17 Cleaning the Flatbed 18 Aligning the Scanner 18 Standby Mode 19 Calibrating the Scanner 20 Scan Counter ...

Page 4: ...uter requirements to use this scanner Before you start installing your scanner check the box contents to make sure all parts are included If any items are damaged or missing please contact the vendor where you purchased your scanner or our customer service directly Chapter I describes how to install the scanner s software and connect the scanner to your computer Note The scanner connects to your c...

Page 5: ...arning Before using this device please read the following important information to eliminate or reduce any possibility of causing damage and personal injury 1 Usage the product is for indoor use in dry locations Moisture condensation may occur inside this device and cause malfunction at these conditions when this device is moved directly from a cold to a warm location after a cold room is heated w...

Page 6: ... 7 Be sure not to bump or knock the scanner glass as it is fragile and could break 8 Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration It may damage the internal components MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 1 PC with Intel Core i5 processor or compatible 4GB RAM For maximum A3 size 1600 dpi scanning allocated 20 GB Virtual Memory at least Available USB 2 0 port DVD ROM Drive 800 MB Free Hard Disk Space ...

Page 7: ... Adapter 4 Quick Guide 5 Setup Application DVD ROM 2 Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future 3 The scanner illustration s in this manual may appear different than from the actual scanner itself ...

Page 8: ... place and protects the scanner glass 2 DOCUMENT PAD Keeps the book or paper in place and improves accuracy of image quality 3 SCANNER GLASS Where you put items for flatbed scanning 4 REFERENCE MARK Align your book or paper with this reference mark for flatbed scanning ...

Page 9: ...ner is off either because the power is not turned on or because the power cord is not properly plugged into an AC power outlet 7 SCANNER LOCK located on the scanner s underside Holds your scanner head in place during transportation 8 POWER SWITCH Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF 9 POWER RECEPTOR Connects the scanner to a standard AC power outlet by the AC adapter included 10 USB PORT Connect...

Page 10: ... of hard disk space is recommended The USB scanner can only operate under the Microsoft Windows 7 8 or 10 operating system HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS This scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus USB which supports HOT PLUG AND PLAY To determine whether your computer is USB capable you must check the rear of your PC to locate a USB jack that looks like the picture below If you...

Page 11: ...y Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment Dust particles and other foreign objects may damage the unit S St te ep p 1 1 U Un nl lo oc ck k Y Yo ou ur r S Sc ca an nn ne er r This scanner is designed with a locking mechanism to hold the scanning head in place during transportation Before you connect your scanner with the computer ensure to unlock your scanner first To unlock the scanner slid...

Page 12: ...n your computer 5 If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub4 make sure that the hub is connected to the USB port in your computer Next connect the scanner to the USB hub S St te ep p 3 3 I In ns st ta al ll li in ng g t th he e S So of ft tw wa ar re e 1 Switch on the scanner power from the side of the scanner 2 If the USB components on your computer are functioning correctly they will auto...

Page 13: ...canner model a Insert the Setup Application DVD ROM included with your scanner into your DVD ROM drive Click Run install exe in the AutoPlay window b Click on the Yes button if the User Account Control dialog pops up Afterwards please skip to procedure 5 4 For Windows 8 Windows 10 a Insert the Setup Application DVD ROM included with your scanner into your DVD ROM drive Click on the pop up notifica...

Page 14: ...close the document cover 3 Double click the icon in the Windows system tray 4 Within the Book Pavilion window you may adjust the scan settings by clicking Mode Setting Also you can configure the save settings of the scanned images 5 Press the Color Gray or B W button on the scanner panel 6 The scanner starts to scan immediately and carry out the corresponding action according to the settings you h...

Page 15: ...d if you wish to use the scanner in this way you should install the OCR software that is included Book Pavilion a carefully designed tool helps you make the book scanning experience simple and efficient With prior settings within the Book Pavilion turning books into electronic files is as easy as making copies on a copy machine All you need to do is turn the book pages and then press one of the th...

Page 16: ...Align the book or document with the mark on the scanner 2 Gently close the document cover Attention When you re scanning a thick book gently press the book binding to guarantee the minimum space between the to be scanned page and the scanner glass When the document cover is not closed please don t look directly at the scanner lamp during scanning ...

Page 17: ...n interface between the scanner hardware and the image editing software you are using to view and edit images The TWAIN program allows you to adjust a number of settings to define the quality of the scanned image The following describes how you may use your TWAIN compatible program to scan via the TWAIN interface When you get familiar with the scanning you may alternatively use other TWAIN compati...

Page 18: ...utton within the TWAIN window for more information about the settings S Sc ca an nn ni in ng g f fr ro om m t th he e s sc ca an nn ne er r s s p pa an ne el l o or r v vi ia a B Bo oo ok k P Pa av vi il li io on n I In nt te er rf fa ac ce e Your scanner is equipped with function buttons designed to make your scanning experience more convenient and efficient The buttons on scanner s panel perform...

Page 19: ...tem tray and then choose Setting in the pop up menu that opens Within the Book Pavilion window you may adjust the scan settings by clicking Mode Setting Also you can configure the save settings of the scanned images Scan from the Buttons Scanning books or images from this scanner is very easy Follow the two steps described below 1 Place the book or document onto the scanner 2 Press the Color Scan ...

Page 20: ...ass Gently wipe locations described herein Do not rub too hard Warning Before cleaning the scanner turn off the scanner and disconnect the scanner s power cable and USB cable and then wait a few minutes for the glass to cool to ambient temperature Wash your hands with soap and water after cleaning the scanner C Cl le ea an ni in ng g M Ma at te er ri ia al ls s Have the following cleaning material...

Page 21: ...m the top edge after the document has been scanned Alignment for Flatbed Scan 1 Open the scanner s document cover and place the document head toward the scanner button panel on the scanner glass Align the document with the mark on the scanner 2 From the Windows START menu point to All Programs Your Scanner Model Name and then click Scanner Utility For Windows 8 1 users Point your mouse cursor to t...

Page 22: ...Windows 8 1 users Point your mouse cursor to the upper or lower right corner of your screen to open the Charm bar Click on the Start charm then click on the downwards arrow button in the lower left corner of the screen The Apps screen will be shown Move your cursor to the right edge of the screen to scroll right until you find Your scanner model name and then click on Scanner Utility 2 In the Stan...

Page 23: ...lick Scanner Utility For Windows 8 1 users Point your mouse cursor to the upper or lower right corner of your screen to open the Charm bar Click on the Start charm then click on the downwards arrow button in the lower left corner of the screen The Apps screen will be shown Move your cursor to the right edge of the screen to scroll right until you find Your scanner model name and then click on Scan...

Page 24: ... the lower left corner of the screen The Apps screen will be shown Move your cursor to the right edge of the screen to scroll right until you find Your scanner model name and then click on Scanner Utility The Scanner Utility window opens Find the Counter Utility section Refer to the online help of Scanner Utility to explore more about Counter Utility SCANNER LOCK Your scanner is designed with two ...

Page 25: ...er will be kept in disabled status To lock the scanner slide the locking switch on the scanner s underside toward the power LED of the scanner until it snaps into place Warning When you need to move the scanner do lock the scanner to ensure accurate and problem free use of your scanner ...

Page 26: ...eft corner of the screen The Apps screen will be shown Move your cursor to the right edge of the screen to scroll right until you find Your scanner model name and then click on FAQ SCANNER CONNECTION The first step to take when troubleshooting connection problems with your scanner is to check all physical connections The icon located on the Windows system tray indicates if the scanner software is ...

Page 27: ...ok Edge 2mm Scanning Speed 2 48 sec Color mode 300dpi A3 2 10 sec Grayscale B W mode 300dpi A3 Scanning Area W x L Max 304 8 mm x 431 8 mm 12 x 17 A3 Daily Duty Scan Sheets 5 000 Power Supply 24 Vdc 1 25 A Power Consumption 24 W operation 8 W idle Interface USB 2 0 Net Weight 7 7 Kgs 16 96 Lbs Dimensions W x D x H 623 x 400 x 140 mm 24 53 x 15 75 x 5 51 Protocol TWAIN Compliant WIA 5 Hardware spec...

Page 28: ...iate the period of availability of spare parts and the possibilities of upgrading products information Please ask local distributors and suppliers for spare parts information and product upgrade information Information requested by relevant Implementing Measure Please ask local distributors and suppliers for the related information of Implementing Measure test report Do not dispose anything of pro...

Page 29: ...are This Limited Warranty service does not provide for carry in exchange when the problem results from accident disaster vandalism misuse abuse unsuitable environment program modification another machine or non vendor modification for this product If this product is an optional feature this Limited Warranty applies only when the feature is used in a machine for which it was designed If you have an...

Page 30: ...d 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 mu...