Welcome to the world of Plustek scanners – the ultimate in computer imaging. Your new scanner will improve the professionalism of your day-to-day computing tasks by allowing you to input images and electronic text into your computer system.

Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.

Please remember to register your scanner. Registration may be completed in one of three ways:

1) By registering online via Plustek’s Web Site;

2) By printing out and faxing a completed registration card to Plustek’s customer service center;

3) By printing out and mailing the registration card directly to the Plustek office nearest you.

 

See the last page of this user’s guide for a complete list of Plustek offices worldwide.

As a registered customer, you will receive customer support, new product information and software upgrades.

Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier. We hope you will continue to turn to us for additional quality products as your computing needs and interests grow.

 

How to Use This Guide

This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and operate your scanner. This guide assumes the user is familiar with Microsoft Windows XP, 98, Me and 2000 Professional. If this is not the case, we suggest you learn more about Microsoft Windows by referring to your Microsoft Windows manual before using your scanner.

The Introduction section of this manual describes the box contents and minimum computer 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 scanner’s software and connect the scanner to your computer. Note: The scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus (USB). If your computer does not support USB technology, you will need to purchase a USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer, or buy and install USB connectors if your motherboard has USB capabilities. This guide assumes that your computer is USB-ready and has a free USB port.

Chapter II describes how to use, maintain and clean your scanner.

Appendix A contains technical support information that can help you solve simple problems. Before calling for help, please read through Appendix A: Troubleshooting.

Appendix B contains the Specifications of the scanner you purchased.

Appendix C contains our limited warranty agreement and FCC statement concerning the product.

 

Conventions of This Guide

 

Bold — Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter.

[XXX] — Represents commands or contents on your computer screen.

 

A Note about Icons

This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special attention

 

Danger: A procedure that must be followed carefully to prevent injury, or accidents.

Caution: Information that, if not followed, may result in data loss or damage to the product.

Pay Special Attention: Instructions that are important to remember and may prevent mistakes.

 

Safety Precautions

Before using this device, please read the following important information to eliminate or reduce any possibility of causing damage and personal injury.

1. 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;
• when this device is placed in a damp room.

To avoid the moisture condensation, you are recommended to follow the procedure:

1) Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions.

2) Wait for 1-2 hours before removing this device from the bag.

 

2. Do use the USB cable provided with the scanner. Use of other cable may lead to malfunction.

3. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock and opening your scanner will void your warranty.

4. Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal components.

5. Unplug the device if you don’t need to use for a certain period of time, such as, during night or long weekend, to avoid any risks of causing fire.

 

 

System Requirements¹

Windows/Intel Compatible Personal Computer

Pentium CPU or above

CD-ROM Drive

64 MB RAM (128 MB Recommended)

250 MB Free Hard Disk Space (300 MB Recommended)

USB Port

Microsoft™ Windows XP, 98, Me, and 2000 Professional

NOTE: Windows NT 4.0 does not support Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity.

Video card that supports 16-bit color or greater

 

Box Contents²

1. Scanner

2. USB Cable

3. Quick Guide (Scanner)

4. Setup / Application CD-ROM

5. Calibration Sheet

6. Cleaning paper

7. Travel Pouch

 

The Scanner’s Features

1. USB port: It connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included USB cable.

2. Page feed slot: Feed the document into the scanner from this direction. You can feel the document being grabbed by the scanner.

3. Alignment arrow: Always align the edges of your documents to this arrow sign.

4. SCAN button: Press this button to start scanning and save the images into your computer.

5. BCR button: Press this button to start scanning for business card reading within Cardiris program.6. LED indicator: It indicates the scanner’s current status.

Product Information

Please fill in the following information for your own records. You will need it when you contact your dealer or our service center in the future.Serial Number:

 

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 1 Higher requirements might be needed when scanning or editing a large quantity of image data. The system requirements here are only a guideline, as in general the better the computer (motherboard, processor, hard disk, RAM, video graphic card), the better the results.
2 Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future.