Ambir Technology Scanner Ambir DS687 User Guide

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adjust the Mode, Resolution, Filter (None or De-screen) together 
with scanning size. You can also adjust the Brightness, Contrast, 
Color (Gamma), Highlight and Shadow of the image with the 
five slider-bar controls. In case you forget the original settings of 
these slider-bar controls, you can click the Reset button, which 
restores these settings to the scanner default settings. Once 
your settings are defined, select either Preview button to take a 
quick look at how your image will look in the scanning window 
or you can press Scan to perform final scanning. 
o  The  Information Tab  provides important information regarding 
the software driver version. This may be required if you want to 
know if the software you are us ing is the latest version. 
o  The  Language Tab  allows you to change the language of the 
tabs and menus in the TWAIN interface. 
 
 
  Using an Ambir Scanner with other application programs
 
 
Your Ambir scanner is fully TWAIN compliant, so you can use it with literally 
thousands of applications that use TWAIN device input. From desktop 
publishing and games, to faxing  and business card scanning, you will 
discover many useful applications fo r your scanner. Simply select the 
scanner source from your program’s “source” options and look for your 
Ambir scanner in the list. Sometimes th ese “source” scanner options may be 
found under TWAIN devices available. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Tips & Cautions    
 
Your Ambir Scanner will provide you with  productive service for a long time. We 
encourage you to follow the suggestions below to prolong your investment and 
improve the convenience and quality of your scanning and document 
management experience. 
 
•     Please do not introduce stapled item s or pages into your Ambir scanner. 
•      Please do not scan documents that have chipped or wet White-Out. 
•      Please do not insert any type of adhesive material, including POST-IT paper. 
       
 
     
 
•       Make sure the leading edge of yo ur documents are very straight (not 
wrinkled or folded) and are inserted level to the intake slot . If your document 
has a fold, sharp-bend or is wrinkled, please use the document sleeve 
included in the scanner package. 
 
•      Clean the scanner with the included cleaning sheet and 70% isopropyl 
alcohol (not included). Place a few drops of the alcohol in the middle of the 
cleaning material and proceed to th e Calibrate menu and select Clean. 
Your scanner will automatically pass the  cleaning material over the internal 
image sensor to clean it.   
 
 
  
						

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Technical Support
 
FREE SUPPORT THROUGH EMAIL & WEB 
Visit Ambir’s website at www.ambir.com for online access to technical support 
information including: installation guides , FAQs, troubleshooting tips, and driver 
downloads. Contact email addresses and a  chat feature are also available online 
for your convenience in reaching us  should you need further assistance. 
T
ECHNICAL SUPPORT BY TELEPHONE 
Support is available from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Central Time Monday-Friday by 
dialing (630) 530-5400 or (800) 915-9930, option 3.
 For all Ambir scanners you can 
speak directly to a technical support repr esentative or leave a message for a call 
back. You will be connected to a highly trained, friendly and professional support 
agent who will work with you to resolve yo ur issue. For expediency when you call 
please be in front of your system with your software and documentation handy for 
troubleshooting. 
 
*We will make every effort to respond to telephone support calls within 1 business       
  day. However, we strongly suggest that yo u make initial contact via email with an   
  explanation of the problem you are experiencing and a call-back number should     
  we need to speak to you directly. 
 
Product Warranty Information   
 
Statement of Limited Warranty for the United States, Canada and European 
Economic Community: 
 
Products – PS467, PS667, DS487, DS687, TravelScan
® Pro, ImageScan™ Pro 490i 
Warranty Period – 1 year     
*Contact your place of purchase  for warranty service information 
 
 
  
						

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WARRANTY FOR PRODUCTS 
Ambir Technology warrants our products against defects in materials and 
workmanship to the original purchaser for a 
period of one (1) year from the date of 
the original purchase. This warranty is li mited to repair or replacement of the 
product, and the remedy provided to the pu rchaser for warranty service is the sole 
discretion of Ambir Technology. 
 
EXTENT OF WARRANTY 
Any use of the product for a purpose in wh ich it is not intended, and/or purchaser 
modifications, alterations, and/or repairs to  the product, will constitute misuse and 
are not subject to the warranty. The warranty does not cover the repair or 
exchange of a product resulting from acci dent, unsuitable physical or operating 
environment, or failure caused by a produc t for which the Ambir is not responsible.   
 
ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY 
Host computer operating systems, application programs or hardware configurations 
are not covered. 
 
For customer service or further warranty  information please email or call Ambir 
directly. Please provide product model name and number, place and date of 
purchase, your name, daytime telephone number and a description of the difficulty 
you are experiencing. You will normally receive a written email response or 
call-back within 1 business day. 
 
 
 
Ambir Technology 
918 N. Oaklawn Ave. 
Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA 
Toll Free: (800) 915-9930 
Main Number: (630) 530-5400 
Technical Support: (630) 530-5400 option 3 
www.ambir.com