Ambir Technology Image Scan Pro 820i Ambir DS820 User Guide
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2 Trademarks ©2011 Ambir Technology, Inc. All rights are reserved. All trademarks and brand names mentioned in this publication are property of their respective owners. ImageScan Pro 820i Users Guide Ambir_Ver 1.3.doc Liability While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all contents in this manual, we assume no liability for errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this manual, whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence, accidents, or any other cause. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. We will not bear any legal liability if users fail to follow the operation instructions in this manual. Copyright The scanning of certain documents, e.g. checks, bank notes, I.D. cards, government bonds, or public documents, may be prohibited by law and/or subject to criminal prosecution. Please be responsible and respectful of intellectual property and copyright laws when scanning books, magazines, journals and other materials. Environmental Information Ambir Technology is committed to the environment. This product is designed and produced to achieve sustainable environmental improvement. We strive to produce products in compliance with global environmental standards. Please consult your local authorities for proper disposal. Our product packaging is recyclable. Screen Examples in This Manual The screen shots in this guide were made with Windows XP. If you are using Windows 7, Vista or 2000, your screen may look somewhat different but functionality is not affected.
3 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 5 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE ................................................................................................................................ 5 GUIDE CONVENTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 5 A Note About Icons ............................................................................................................................... 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 6 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................... 7 BOX CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 8 SCANNER FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................ 9 CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER ................................................................................................ 11 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................ 11 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 11 SCANNER INSTALLATION AND SET UP ............................................................................................................... 12 Step 1. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer ............................................................................ 12 Step 2. Installing the Software ........................................................................................................... 13 Step 3. Installing the Extended Paper Width Slider ........................................................................... 15 Step 4. Installing the Stacker ............................................................................................................. 15 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................ 15 CHAPTER II. SCANNING ...................................................................................................................... 17 PREPARING DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 18 Checking Document Conditions .......................................................................................................... 18 Loosening Documents......................................................................................................................... 19 LOADING DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 20 LOADING BUSINESS CARDS ............................................................................................................................. 21 LOADING PLASTIC CARDS ............................................................................................................................... 21 SCANNING DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 22 Scanning via TWAIN Interface ............................................................................................................ 22 Scanning from the Scanner’s Front Panel ........................................................................................... 24 Scan from the Scanner Buttons .......................................................................................................... 24 Configure Button Settings .................................................................................................................. 25 View Button Settings .......................................................................................................................... 25 Scanning from the On-screen AmbirScan ADF Execute Menu ............................................................ 25 CHAPTER III. CARE AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................. 27 CLEANING THE SCANNER ................................................................................................................................ 27 Cleaning Materials.............................................................................................................................. 27 Cleaning the ADF ................................................................................................................................ 28 REPLACING CONSUMABLES ............................................................................................................................ 30 Replacing the Pad Module .................................................................................................................. 30 CALIBRATING THE SCANNER ............................................................................................................................ 31
4 POWER SAVE ............................................................................................................................................... 32 CHAPTER IV. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................... 33 SCANNER CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................. 33 CLEARING PAPER JAMS .................................................................................................................................. 33 APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 35 APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY ............................................................................ 36 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................................... 36 Free Support Through Email & Web ................................................................................................... 36 Technical Support by Telephone ......................................................................................................... 36 PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 36 Warranty for Products ........................................................................................................................ 37 Extent of Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 37 Items Not Covered by the Warranty ................................................................................................... 37 FCC RADIO FREQUENCY STATEMENT ............................................................................................................... 38
5 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Ambir scanner. We have designed this product to provide you with an effective tool to capture, manage, and archive documents of many types. We encourage you to read this important User’s Guide carefully. 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 2000 Professional/ XP/ Vista/ 7. The Introduction section of this manual describes the box contents and minimum system requirements to use this scanner. Before you install your scanner, check the box contents to make sure all parts are included. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact the point of purchase. Chapter I describes how to install scanner’s software and connect the scanner to your computer. Note: The scanner connects to your computer through a 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 your scanner. Chapter III describes how to maintain and clean your scanner. Chapter IV contains technical support information that can help you solve simple problems. Appendix A contains the specifications of the scanner you purchased. Appendix B contains our customer service, the limited warranty agreement and FCC statement concerning the product. Guide Conventions Bold – Represents commands or contents on your computer screen. ALL CAPS – Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter. Italic – Represents buttons on your scanner OR important notes.
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A Note About Icons
This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves
special attention.
Warning
A procedure that must be followed
carefully to prevent injury, or
accidents.
Attention
Instructions that are important to
remember and may prevent mistakes.
Information
Optional tips for your reference.
Safety Precautions
Warning
Before using this device, please read the
following important information to
eliminate or reduce any possibility of
causing damage and personal injury.
1. The product is for indoor use in dry locations. Condensation may occur
inside this device and cause malfunction if the following conditions are
met:
when the 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 condensation:
i. Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions.
ii. Wait for 1-2 hours before removing this device from the bag.
2. Use the AC adapter and USB cable provided with the scanner. Use of
other AC adapters and cables may lead to malfunction.
3. Keep the space around the AC adapter clear in case you need to quickly
unplug the AC adapter during an emergency.
4. A damaged wire could cause fire or electrical shock. Keep the power
cord straight and avoid placement where it could lie twisted or bent.
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5. Unplug this device if you don’t need to use it for an extended period of
time to avoid any risks of causing a fire.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of electric
shock. Opening your scanner will void your warranty.
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 Requirements1
PC with Pentium®II processor (Pentium III processor recommended)
1GB RAM or higher
Available USB 2.0 port
CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive
800 MB Free Hard Disk Space
Video card that supports 16-bit (high) color or greater
Operating System: Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP
Professional, Windows 2000
1 Higher requirements may be needed when scanning or editing large quantities of images. The
system requirements stated are only a guideline, generally the better the computer (motherboard,
processor, hard disk, RAM, video graphic card), the better the results.
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Box Contents2
1. Scanner
2. USB Cable
3. AC Adapter
4. Stacker
5. Quick Start Guide
6. Setup/Application CD-ROM
7. Calibration Sheet
8. Memo Label
9. Extended Paper Width Slider (2 pieces)
10. Padded Carry Bag (Not included with all scanner models)
11. Cleaning Cloth
12. Pad Module (Not included with all scanner models)
2 Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport the scanner in the future.
9 Scanner Features 1. PAPER CHUTE COVER—Helps keep the paper in place. Open paper chute cover when using the scanner. 2. PAPER WIDTH SLIDER—Adjusts the paper width slider for the paper size you are using. Information 2. Extended Paper Width Slider (accessory in the box contents) – Holds the paper upright to avoid crooked paper feeding. 3. COVER LEVER—Opens the ADF cover. Pull it to open the ADF cover when you need to clear paper jam or clean the scanner. 4. STACKER—Keeps paper in place. Extend it in case of longer paper. 5. ADF (AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER)—Automatically feeds a stack of documents for scanning. 6. SIDE GUIDE—Holds paper in place while being fed through the ADF. Pull side guides out to hold the paper. 7. PAPER CHUTE EXTENSION—Extends to hold longer paper.
10 8. UP BUTTON—Press to move forward the scanning task number indicated in the function number display. 9. DOWN BUTTON—Press to move backward the scanning task number indicated in the function number display. 10. FUNCTION NUMBER DISPLAY— Indicates the number of the predefined scanning task selected by the up or down button. 11. SCAN BUTTON—Press to perform a predefined scanning task selected by the up or down button. 12. POWER LED—Indicates scanner status. Light Status Green Scanner is turned on and ready to scan images Orange Scanner in standby mode (sleep mode) if idle for 10 minutes Off Scanner is off, either because the power is not on or the AC adapter is not properly plugged into an AC power outlet. 13. HANDLE— Ergonomically designed for you to carry the scanner with ease. 14. USB PORT—Connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer via the included USB cable. 15. POWER RECEPTOR—Connects the scanner to a standard AC power outlet via the included AC adapter. 16. POWER SWITCH—Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF.