User manual PLUSTEK OPTICPRO 12000P TURBO

[. . . ] Version 1. 20 For A4-Sized Color Flatbed Scanners Parallel Port Interface · Hardware · Installation · Usage This user's guide is applicable to the following models: Without Transparency Adapters: !Plustek OpticPro 12000T All trademarks and brand names mentioned in this publication are property of their respective owners. No portion of this document may be reproduced without permission. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I CONVENTIONS OF THIS GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II A NOTE ABOUT ICONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II BOX CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . III PRODUCT INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] After this is done, transparencies can be scanned much like normal images. Be sure to change the SOURCE setting in the TWAIN window to 35mm Negative (See the Software User's Guide for information about how to use TWAIN)! The Frame Holders When scanning photo negatives or slides, you must use a frame holder7. The illustrations below instruct you on the precise usage of these important tools. The frame holders guarantee the correct position of the slide or filmstrip while being scanned. To prevent misplacing this important tool and ensure that it is always available, be sure to replace it in the specially designed compartment under the lid. Figure 8. Insert the negative film stripe into the appropriate holder (see Figure 9, Step *). There will be a small rectangular opening that is not covered by the film. The opening is very important for calibration. 7 The frame holders are located in the underside of the scanner's document cover. 14 2. There are two notches in the frame of the scanner surrounding the scanner glass (see Figure 9, step +). There are two notches in the frame of the scanner surrounding the scanner glass (see Figure 10, Step *). Negative Film Scan Important Notes about Scanning Film Attention · Make sure the film is properly loaded into the frame holder and the frame holder is correctly positioned on the scanner glass (see above). · Make sure you adjust the SOURCE in the TWAIN window to the appropriate 35mm Negative or 35mm Slide setting (see the TWAIN section of the Software User's Guide for more detailed information about scanner settings) 15 · Since photo negatives and slides are almost always enlarged, make sure you use a higher scanning resolution ­ for example, 600 dpi (see the TWAIN section of the Software User's Guide). · Remember to replace the frame holders in the document cover when you are finished using them. 16 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Scanning Problems Most problems are easily solved, and some of the most common questions and their recommended solutions are listed below. If your computer cannot receive images from the scanner, please refer to the Scanner Utility section of this manual before you proceed. Symptom: Cause: Solution: The scanned image looks grainy on the screen. We recommend that you set your video mode to 16 bits per pixel (65536 colors) or higher. Please consult your video card, computer or Windows documentation to change the video mode. Change the Parallel Port mode in your computer BIOS to EPP, ECP or Bi-directional. The scanned document comes out as strange characters on the screen after the OCR process is completed. The OCR software is limited to certain types of documents, fonts and formats. You might be trying to scan a form, spread sheet, a hand written letter or a document with color text or color page. Scan a clean document that contains, preferably, one column and has black text on a white page. [. . . ] This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Statement of Limited Warranty, for Continental US or Canada This Statement of Limited Warranty applies only to the options you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from an authorized reseller. If the product was purchased in the US or Canada, this warranty will only be applicable within the regions of continental United States or Canada. The manufacturer warranty period for this product is one year from the date of Original Purchase as shown on your receipt, and includes all parts and labor. You should keep the receipt as it establishes Proof of Original purchase. [. . . ]