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Software VRS User's Manual 10300313-000 Revision A Copyright Copyright © 2002 Kofax Image Products. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. The information contained in this document is the property of Kofax Image Products. Neither receipt nor possession hereof confers or transfers any right to reproduce or disclose any part of the contents hereof, without the prior written consent of Kofax Image Products. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Trademarks Kofax, ImageControls, and Adrenaline are registered trademarks and VirtualReScan is a trademark of Kofax Image Products. ISIS is a registered trademark of Pixel Translations, a division of Input Software, Inc. TWAIN is a registered trademark of the TWAIN Working Group. All other product names and logos mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. Disclaimer The instructions and descriptions contained in this document were accurate at the time of printing. However, succeeding products and documents are subject to change without notice. Therefore, Kofax Image Products assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions, or discrepancies between the product and this document. An attempt has been made to state all allowable values where applicable throughout this document. Any values or parameters used beyond those stated may have unpredictable results. 10300313-000 Revision A Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 3 Product Overview ........................................................................................................... 3 New Features ............................................................................................................ 4 Standard Features .................................................................................................... 4 Software VRS Product Package..................................................................................... 5 Three Versions of Software VRS ................................................................................... 6 Software VRS for Personal Scanners ..................................................................... 6 Software VRS for Professional Scanners ............................................................... 6 Software VRS for Professional Scanners with Adrenaline Image Processing Engine ........................................................................................................................ 6 System Requirements ..................................................................................................... 7 PC ............................................................................................................................... 7 Certified Connectors................................................................................................ 7 Certified Scanners for Software VRS ............................................................................ 8 Certified Scan Applications ........................................................................................... 8 TWAIN and ISIS Scanner Driver Support ................................................................... 9 Installation............................................................................................................................. 10 TWAIN Scanner Driver Support.......................................................................... 10 ISIS Scanner Driver Support................................................................................. 10 Install the Hardware ..................................................................................................... 10 Fujitsu fi-4110CU USB Installation....................................................................... 12 Install the Software ....................................................................................................... 21 TWAIN Installation.............................................................................................................. 25 Windows 98 Installations ............................................................................................. 25 Windows NT 4.0 Installations ..................................................................................... 36 Post Twain Installation Procedure.............................................................................. 37 Starting Software VRS with an ImageControls Application (ScanDemo).................... 39 Starting Software VRS with a TWAIN Application (Imaging for Windows) ............. 41 Starting Software VRS with an ISIS Application (Pix View) ......................................... 43 Opening the Software VRS Menu ............................................................................... 44 Software VRS Menu Commands ......................................................................... 45 Software VRS User's Manual 1 Software VRS Administration Utility.................................................................................47 Warnings Tab .................................................................................................................49 Selecting the Threshold..........................................................................................49 Selecting an Action .................................................................................................50 Errors Tab........................................................................................................................51 Action Options ...............................................................................................................52 Using the Auto Resolve Manager.........................................................................54 Accelerated Scanning Tab.............................................................................................56 Selecting a Mode ...................................................................................................................58 Updating Image Properties .................................................................................................59 When Does Software VRS Come into Play?...............................................................59 Using the Software VRS Viewer ..................................................................................60 Using the Zoom Menu to Adjust the View .........................................................61 Using Mouse Buttons to Adjust the View ...........................................................61 Using the Software VRS Interactive Properties Dialog Box.....................................61 Software VRS Interactive Properties Dialog Box Tabs ......................................62 Software VRS Interactive Properties Dialog Box Buttons .................................63 Using the Clarity Tab .............................................................................................64 Contrast, Brightness, and Gamma Adjustments in VRS ...................................65 Using the Noise Tab ...............................................................................................74 Using the Skew Tab................................................................................................76 Using the Profile Tab..............................................................................................80 Using the Options Tab ...........................................................................................84 Using the Analysis Tab ..........................................................................................85 Using the About Tab ..............................................................................................86 Previewing Images ...............................................................................................................86 Appendix A: SVRS Certified Scanners...............................................................................88 Appendix B: Kofax Product Installation Guide ................................................................91 Appendix C: Configuring Non-Certified Scanners ..........................................................92 Appendix D: How to Change the SVRS Scanner in TWAIN and ISIS Applications ...95 Appendix E: Kofax Technical Support...............................................................................96 2 Software VRS User's Manual Introduction This manual gives you instructions for installing and using Software VRS 2.1. Note: Please see the SVRS 2.l Release Notes for additional installation information. Product Overview Software VRS is an extremely effective and versatile imaging tool that is easy to use for beginners and experts alike. Although it is software, Software VRS acts like a driver to your scan application. Software VRS can be used in three different ways: 1 Default Settings--Once installed, Software VRS allows you to scan documents and accurately capture data in the shortest time possible using the default settings. These default settings have been carefully chosen to allow Software VRS to excel at a wide range of documents without adjustments. Automatic Image Enhancement--Software VRS also monitors images, detecting poor image quality and performing automatic image enhancements that greatly reduce image quality and recognition errors. Manual Image Enhancement--For those rare exceptions in which you want the ability to modify an image manually, Software VRS provides an interactive settings control that eliminates the guesswork with easy, real-time image correction. We call these kinds of tasks "Power Users" tasks, and they will be marked with a Power Users symbol as shown below. 2 3 Whether you choose to let Software VRS work completely on its own using its superior default settings, or make image adjustments yourself, with Software VRS you can be certain that every scanned image meets the highest standards. Note Software VRS is equipped with context-sensitive help. By pressing F1, the user can access screen-specific information to assist in performing crucial tasks, without leaving the application. The online help can also be browsed for information. Software VRS User's Manual 3 New Features Software VRS 2.1 includes several new robust features: · · · · · · Windows XP Support New SVRS Certified Scanners New Certified Scan Applications Japanese Localization (including SVRS User's Manual translation) Support for Japanese Paper Sizes Certification of Adaptec 1480 PCMCIA (Slim) SCSI Standard Features As stated previously, Software VRS is designed to ensure that every scanned image meets your quality standards. While our hardware VRS products are designed to make high-volume scanning easier and more cost-effective, Software VRS provides the same advantages for low-volume scanners (max. 40 ipm). Other features include the ability to scan batches that consist of multiple document sizes or varying degrees of quality, as well as the ability to automatically assign brightness settings that are optimal for your document type. It is no longer necessary to pre-sort mixed batches. During image optimization, Software VRS also suppresses any background or noise resulting in smaller image file sizes. Software VRS detects paper jams and equipment conflicts. In addition to the time savings, post-processing accuracy is increased and storage requirements are reduced. For batch scans in which Optical Character Recognition (OCR) precision is crucial, low-contrast documents traditionally pose significant problems. With Software VRS, you can enable "Auto-Brightness," and by selecting a high contrast value (greater than 50), process the batch with confidence knowing that every low-contrast image will be adjusted automatically to the acceptable level of quality required for OCR. Also critical for OCR is Software VRS' ability to perform an automatic deskew without character deformation. Traditional deskew software produces jagged edges, but SVRS' character edges remain smooth and precise even after deskew. 4 Software VRS User's Manual Traditional Deskew VRS Deskew In addition to this contrast enhancement, brightness adjustment, and high quality deskew correction, Software VRS offers a range of other features to help you ensure the highest level of quality for every scanned image: · Automatic Image cropping (Auto Crop) (only available on scanners producing black borders) · Despeckling · Gamma correction · Character smoothing · Character dilation/erosion · Accelerated scanning Software VRS Product Package Your Software VRS product package includes the following items: · Software VRS installation CD · Software VRS hardware key(s) · Software VRS User's Manual · Software VRS Quick Reference Software VRS User's Manual 5 Three Versions of Software VRS Your Software VRS Package will indicate as to whether you have: · Software VRS for Personal Scanners · Software VRS for Professional Scanners · Software VRS for Professional Scanners with Adrenaline Image Processing Engine Software VRS for Personal Scanners Software VRS for Personal Scanners has the same functionality as Software VRS for Professional Scanners, but only supports personal scanners. Software VRS for Personal scanners works with TWAIN, ISIS, or ImageControls-based applications. For a list of certified personal scanners, see the section "Certified Scanners for Software VRS" on page 8. Software VRS for Professional Scanners Software VRS for Professional Scanners supports all scanners that Software VRS for Personal Scanners supports plus a range of higher end scanner models. Software VRS for Professional Scanners works with TWAIN, ISIS, and ImageControls-based applications. For a list of certified professional scanners, see the section "Certified Scanners for Software VRS" on page 8. Software VRS for Professional Scanners with Adrenaline Image Processing Engine This product includes both Software VRS for Professional Scanners and the Adrenaline Image Processing Engine. The Adrenaline Image Processing Engine provides you additional image processing such as bar code reading, forms recognition, line removal, and much more. Note Software VRS for Professional Scanners with Adrenaline Image Processing Engine works with ImageControls-based applications only. It is not compatible with TWAIN and ISIS applications. For more details about the Adrenaline Image Processing Engine, consult the Adrenaline Image Processing Engine Getting Started Guide. 6 Software VRS User's Manual System Requirements Be sure that your PC and scanner meet the following minimum requirements: PC Note: Some scanners require additional scanner memory for optimal Software VRS performance. See Appendix A on page 88 for more information. Minimum Requirements · Pentium III, 700 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM (256 MB for color scanning) · Hard drive with 300 Mbytes free disk space for installation · Monitor resolution: 800 x 600 minimum; 1024 x 768 recommended Recommended Requirements · Pentium III, 1000 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM (512 MB for color scanning) · Hard drive with 300 Mbytes free disk space for installation · Monitor resolution: 800 x 600 minimum; 1024 x 768 recommended Certified Connectors Only USB and SCSI connectors are certified to work with Software VRS. See Appendix A to verify which connector to use with your scanner. Certified SCSI Connectors · Kofax Adrenaline 650/650i · Kofax Adrenaline 450 · Adaptec 1480 PCMCIA · Adaptec AHA 29160 · Adaptec AHA 2940 AU · Adaptec AHA 2940 U · Adaptec AHA 2930 U/B/C · Adaptec AHA 2906 · Adaptec AHA 2902 (Fujitsu 3091DC and 3092DC only) · Adaptec AHA 1542 CP Note: See the SVRS 2.l Release Notes for additional USB installation information. Software VRS User's Manual 7 Certified Scanners for Software VRS Since the release of Software VRS v1.2, a significant number of scanners have been added to the list of Software VRS certified scanners. To assist users, we have prepared a certified scanner list that gives details for each of the scanners certified for SVRS v2.1. In addition to listing the scanner name and manufacturer, the following pertinent information is also available: · The driver used for SVRS 2.1 (TWAIN or ISIS) · Whether the scanner is a Personal or Professional scanner · Whether the scanner produces black or white borders around the scanned images (black borders are necessary for Software VRS to perform automatic cropping) · Whether the scanner requires additional memory for optimal performance · The interface certified by SVRS (SSCI, USB, or both) See Appendix A on page 88 for the Certified Scanner List. Certified Scan Applications Software VRS is designed to work with any ImageControls, ISIS, or TWAIN application. As a convenience to our users, we periodically seek to confirm that there are no compatibility issues with applications in the field. The list of Certified Scan Applications is always growing, and we will continue to update this list in the User's Manual, but feel free to use any application that is based on ImageControls, ISIS, or TWAIN. The complete list of Scan Applications that work with SVRS 2.1 is as follows: · Adobe Acrobat 4.0 · Adobe Acrobat Capture 3.0 · Cardiff TELEform versions 7 and 8 · DocuXplorer Personal and Professional · Easy Software Easyware · Imaging for Windows · IMR Alchemy · Metafile Information Systems, Inc. MetaViewer Enterprise · PixView · ScanSoft OmniPage Pro 8 Software VRS User's Manual TWAIN and ISIS Scanner Driver Support All Software VRS scanners are supported by either TWAIN or ISIS drivers. Although some of these scanners will work with both ISIS and TWAIN drivers, only the driver that works best with Software VRS will be certified for use. See Appendix A on page 88 to determine if your scanner requires a TWAIN or an ISIS driver before installing Software VRS, then follow the driver-specific installation instructions that apply to your scanner. Note: Please see the SVRS 2.l Release Notes for additional TWAIN driver installation information. Software VRS User's Manual 9 Installation This section covers the procedure for installing the hardware and software required to run Software VRS. Before beginning the installation procedure, see Appendix A on page 88 to determine if your scanner requires a TWAIN or an ISIS driver before installing Software VRS, then follow the scanner driver-specific installation instructions that apply to your scanner. TWAIN Scanner Driver Support If your scanner is listed in the TWAIN column in Appendix A on page 88, the TWAIN scanner driver must be installed before installing Software VRS. Go to page 25 for TWAIN installation instructions. ISIS Scanner Driver Support If your scanner is listed in the ISIS column in Appendix A on page 88, you do not need to use the installation CD-ROM that came with your scanner to install the necessary drivers. The ISIS drivers will be installed automatically with Software VRS (in some cases launching your scanner's specific splash screens.) Proceed to the next section, "Install the Hardware", to begin Software VRS installation. Note The Fujitsu fi-4110CU requires a separate installation of the USB driver before installing Software VRS. See page 12 for the USB driver installation as well as special configuration instructions for the Fujitsu fi-4110CU. Install the Hardware The hardware installation process consists of the following basic steps: 1 a. Depending on whether you are using a SCSI or USB connection, do one of the following: SCSI Connections: i. Connect the SCSI host adapter in your PC according to the installation instructions supplied with your SCSI host adapter. ii. Attach the scanner to your PC's SCSI host adapter according to the instructions supplied with your scanner and reboot your system. iii. Make sure that the basic scan software utility that was supplied with your scanner works correctly. 10 Software VRS User's Manual b. USB Connections: i. Plug in the USB cable from your scanner to the USB port. Windows will detect the new device and will launch the New Hardware Found wizard. ii. Follow the instructions on screen to locate the necessary driver on the floppy disk or CD supplied with your scanner. 2 Install your scanning application, whether ImageControls-based, TWAIN, or an ISIS application. If you are installing an ImageControls-based application in conjunction with other Kofax products, see Appendix A. Attach the Software VRS hardware key to the parallel port of your PC. You are now ready to install Software VRS. 3 4 Note Fujitsu fi-4110CU scanner users please see the next section, "Fujitsu fi-4110CU USB Installation", before installing Software VRS. Software VRS User's Manual 11 Fujitsu fi-4110CU USB Installation This section describes the installation of the Fujitsu fi-4110CU USB driver as well as instructions for additional configuration recommended for using this scanner with Software VRS. The Fujitsu fi-4110CU is supported only on Windows 98, ME, and Windows 2000. Note During the installation of the USB driver, you will need to insert the CD-ROM that came with your Fujitsu fi-4110CU. As the Fujitsu fi-4110CU ScanPartner CD-ROM requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, make sure that you have installed Adobe Acrobat Reader and that it is working on your computer before you attempt to install the Fujitsu fi-4110CU USB driver. Windows 98/ME Installations To install the USB driver for the Fujitsu fi-4110CU (Installation on Windows 98 using the Windows Add New Hardware Wizard) 1 2 Install the scan application you plan to use with Software VRS according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Plug in the scanner. Windows will automatically launch the Add New Hardware Wizard, which detects the device (scanner) you plugged in. Figure 1. Add New Hardware Wizard Initial Screen 3 Select Next as shown in Figure 1. 12 Software VRS User's Manual 4 Select Search for the best driver for your device, and then click Next as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2. Prompt Windows to Search for the Best Device Driver 5 6 Insert the Fujitsu fi-4110CU ScanPartner installation CD. Select Specify a location, then type the following location into the text box, F:\ISIS\WIN98_ME (where F is the letter of your CD-ROM drive), as shown in Figure 3. Click Next. 7 Figure 3. Select the Location to Search for the Driver Software VRS User's Manual 13 8 Click Next to confirm that the correct driver has been found, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4. Windows Confirms the Location of the Driver 9 a. You may be prompted to insert your Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM for certain files. If so, at the screen similar to Figure 5, do the following: Insert the Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM. b. Type F:\WIN98 into the text box provided, where F is the letter of your CDROM drive. c. Click OK. Figure 5. Insert Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM 14 Software VRS User's Manual Figure 6. Successful Installation 2 3 Click Finish at the screen that confirms the successful installation as shown in Figure 6. Follow the "Post USB Driver Installation Procedure" on page 19. Windows 2000 Installations To install the USB driver for the Fujitsu fi-4110CU (Installation on Windows 2000 using the Found New Hardware Wizard) 1 2 Install the scan application you plan to use with Software VRS according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Plug in the scanner. Windows will automatically launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Software VRS User's Manual 15 Figure 7. Add New Hardware Wizard Initial Screen 3 4 Select Next as shown in Figure 7. Select Search for the best driver for your device, then click Next as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8. Prompt Windows to Search for the Best Device Driver 5 Insert the Fujitsu fi-4110CU ScanPartner Installation CD. If the Fujitsu installation program launches in a new window, close that window and you will be able to continue the USB driver installation. 16 Software VRS User's Manual 6 At the screen similar to Figure 9, select Specify a location. Click Next. Figure 9. Choose to Specify a Location 7 Type the following location into the text box--G:\ISIS\WIN2K (where G is the letter of your CD-ROM drive)--as shown in Figure 10, then click OK. Figure 10. Type Path to Driver Software VRS User's Manual 17 8 A screen will appear, similar to Figure 11, confirming that the correct driver has been found. Click Next to continue. Figure 11. Windows Confirms the Location of the Driver Figure 12. Digital Signature Alert 9 A Digital Signature Not Found screen will appear. This is as-designed. Simply click Yes to confirm that you want to go ahead with the installation as shown in Figure 12. 18 Software VRS User's Manual Figure 13. Windows Confirms the Successful Installation 4 5 Click Finish at the screen that confirms the successful installation of the USB driver as shown in Figure 13. Follow the "Post USB Driver Installation Procedure." Post USB Driver Installation Procedure Once you have installed the USB driver, complete the following steps before you install Software VRS. The Fujitsu fi-4110CU is designed to launch Imaging for Windows when you insert paper into the ADF. However, for best use of this scanner with SVRS, we recommend that you disable this particular device event. To disable device events for the Fujitsu fi-4110CU 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the Control Panel and select Scanners and Cameras. Select the Fujitsu fi-4110CU scanner from the list of devices, and click on the Properties button. Select the Events tab. Select the Auto check for paper supply check box from the list of Scanner Events. At the bottom of the screen, select the Disable Device Events check box. Click on Apply, then select OK to close the dialog box. Software VRS User's Manual 19 Note The Send To and Scan buttons will no longer launch the Imaging for Windows application and will be inactive. However, they may be restored at any time by simply deselecting the Disable Device Events check box. 7 8 Attach the Software VRS hardware key to the parallel port of your PC. Install Software VRS using the steps listed on page 21. Note When you launch Software VRS for the first time, you may receive an alert similar to Figure 14. This is as-designed. Simply select Do not show this dialog for this driver again and click Continue. Operate Software VRS as normal. Figure 14. ISIS Driver Alert 20 Software VRS User's Manual Install the Software Because steps 1, 2, and 3 depend on the interface between your scanner and computer (for example SCSI or USB), scanner model, and scanning application you will use, consult the installation guides of the corresponding device when in doubt. By default, Software VRS is installed to the same folder as your ImageControls-based scanning application, if one is installed on your PC. Otherwise, the default installation folder is C:\Program Files\Kofax\Imgctls. You can choose a different installation folder if you wish. Note To install Software VRS on Windows 2000 or Windows NT, you must have administrator rights. To install Software VRS 1 2 Insert the Software VRS installation CD in the appropriate CD-ROM drive. The installation should automatically begin. If it doesn't, select Start|Run and open D:\Setup.exe as shown in Figure 15, where D is the CD-ROM drive. To select the path, do one of the following from the Run dialog box: Use the Browse button to select the path. In the text box, type in the path. 3 4 Figure 15. Software VRS Installation Program Path 5 6 If prompted to update the MS Runtime files on your PC, update the files. Otherwise, Software VRS will not be installed. Click OK to start the VirtualReScan Setup dialog box, as in Figure 16. Software VRS User's Manual 21 Figure 16. VirtualReScan Setup Dialog Box 7 8 Click Next to open the VirtualReScan Setup panel as shown in Figure 17. Verify that the destination folder is correct. The default folder is C:\Program Files\Kofax\ Imgctls. If desired, use the Browse button to select a different installation folder. Figure 17. VirtualReScan Setup Dialog Box - Destination Folder 9 Click Next to open the Scanner Selection dialog box. 22 Software VRS User's Manual 10 On the screen similar to Figure 18, select a scanner to use with Software VRS. 11 If you want to use a scanner that is not SVRS certified, and thus not supported by our technical support center, select Do not configure a scanner now. I will configure my scanner using KSM at a later time. Figure 18. VirtualReScan Setup Dialog Box ­ Scanner Selection Note You may select only one scanner model at installation. To change scanners, you can either uninstall then reinstall Software VRS, or use the KSM utility as described in Appendix B. 12 The installation begins, and a progress indicator stays in view until the process is done. 13 If your scanner is listed in the TWAIN column in Appendix A on page 88, you will receive a message similar to Figure 19. As you have already installed the TWAIN driver at this point, simply click OK. Figure 19. Notice to Install TWAIN Driver Software VRS User's Manual 23 14 When the Software VRS installation finishes, the Setup Complete dialog box appears, similar to Figure 20. Figure 20. Setup Complete Dialog Box 15 Click Finish to complete the installation. 16 Remove the Software VRS installation CD from the CD-ROM drive and store it in a safe place. 24 Software VRS User's Manual TWAIN Installation If your scanner is listed as TWAIN in Appendix A, Column 2, a TWAIN driver is required to use Software VRS. This section covers the procedure for installing the TWAIN driver for several representative Software VRS Certified scanners. See Appendix C to install the TWAIN driver for non-Certified (Compatible) scanners. Note For best results, install your scan application and verify that everything is working before you attempt to install Software VRS. This will eliminate any confusion as to whom to call for technical assistance. And while this manual describes the steps to install the TWAIN driver, the best resource for TWAIN driver installation is the manufacturer-provided installation instructions. Windows 98 Installations To install the TWAIN driver for the Canon Canoscan (Installation on Windows 98 using the Windows New Hardware Found Wizard) 1 2 3 Install the scan application you plan to use with Software VRS according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Plug in the scanner. Windows will automatically launch the New Hardware Wizard, which detects the type of scanner you plugged in. Verify that the correct scanner is listed, then select Next, as in Figure 21. Figure 21. Add New Hardware Wizard Initial Screen Software VRS User's Manual 25 4 Select Search for the best driver for your device, and then click Next as shown in Figure 22. Figure 22. Prompt Windows to Search for the Best Device Driver 5 6 7 Insert the CD or floppy disk provided by your scanner manufacturer. Select the option for the kind of disk provided by the manufacturer, either Floppy disk drives or CD-ROM drive. Click Next, as shown in Figure 23. If you have not inserted the CD or floppy disk, an error screen will prompt you to try again. Figure 23. Select the Location to Search for the Driver 26 Software VRS User's Manual 8 Click Next to confirm that the correct driver has been found, as shown in Figure 24. Figure 24. Windows Confirms the Location of the Driver 9 Click Finish at the screen that confirms the successful installation as shown in Figure 25. Figure 25. Confirmation of Driver Installation 10 Follow the "Post TWAIN Installation Procedure" on page 37. Software VRS User's Manual 27 To install the TWAIN driver for the Epson Perfection 1640SU Office Scanner with ADF (Installation using bundled software) 1 2 3 Install the scan application you plan to use with Software VRS according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Reboot your computer. Turn on your scanner. A screen appears similar to Figure 26. Figure 26. 4 5 Insert the scanner software CD-ROM, then click Next. Choose the option to search for the best driver for your device ( Search for a suitable driver for your device in Windows 2000), then click Next. Figure 27. 28 Software VRS User's Manual 6 Select Specify a Location, click Browse, select TWAIN 5\WIN98 or TWAIN 5\WIN2000 from the scanner software CD-ROM, then click OK. Figure 28. 7 Click Next. Windows will find the driver and display the following screen: Figure 29. 8 Click Next. The TWAIN driver will be installed. Software VRS User's Manual 29 Note You may be required to insert your Windows operating system CD-ROM to install specific files. If that is the case, remove the EPSON CD, insert the Windows OS CD (or Browse to the correct folder), then click OK. You will be prompted to reinsert the EPSON disk once the appropriate Windows files are installed. 9 When the scanner installation is complete, the Screen Calibration screen will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions and click OK. Figure 30. Screen Calibration 10 Click Finish. 30 Software VRS User's Manual Figure 31. 11 Follow the "Post TWAIN Installation Procedure" on page 37. To install the TWAIN driver for the Fujitsu ScanPartner 15C or 620C (Installation via the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard) 1 2 3 Install the scan application you plan to use with Software VRS according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Insert the scanner installation CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. Select the options for ScandAll, TWAIN Driver, and Documentation, then click Next as shown in Figure 32. Figure 32. Select Components to Install Software VRS User's Manual 31 4 Choose the installation directory for the documentation, the Start menu location, and then confirm your installation option as shown in Figure 33. Figure 33. Confirm the Destination Folder 5 Click Next again and the installation will start as shown in Figure 34. Figure 34. Copying Files 32 Software VRS User's Manual 6 The ScanPartner setup program will launch. Select Next again as shown in Figure 35. Figure 35. ScanPartner Setup 7 Select Next at the screen similar to Figure 36. Figure 36. Software VRS User's Manual 33 8 Verify that the destination folder is correct and select Next, as shown in Figure 37. Figure 37. 9 Accept the default program folder by selecting Next. Figure 38. 34 Software VRS User's Manual 10 Click Finish on the screen similar to Figure 39. Figure 39. 11 Make your selection as to registration, and click Finish. Figure 40. Software VRS User's Manual 35 12 Restart your computer when prompted as in Figure 41. Figure 41. 13 Follow the "Post TWAIN Installation Procedure" on page 37. Windows NT 4.0 Installations The following Software VRS certified scanners are capable of being installed on NT 4.0 operating systems: · Epson Perfection 1640 SU · Fujitsu ScanPartner 15C · Fujitsu ScanPartner 620C As an example installation procedure, this section describes the steps to install the TWAIN driver on an Epson 1640 SU. However, the best resource for TWAIN driver installation is the manufacturer-provided installation instructions. If your scanner is not listed above, consult your scanner documentation as to whether your scanner supports NT 4.0. How to install the Epson 1640 SU on NT 4.0 1 You may be required to install certain files from your Windows operating system CD-ROM during the scanner installation. Be sure you have the Windows CD-ROM in case you need it, or can browse to the directory where it is located. Ensure that the SCSI board and SCSI driver are installed, and that the scanner is attached to the computer. Turn on your computer. 2 3 36 Software VRS User's Manual 4 5 6 7 8 9 Log onto Windows NT and insert your scanner software CD-ROM in your drive. Double-click My Computer, then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. The CD-ROM window opens. Double-click EPSON.exe. The software License Agreement appears. After reading the license agreement, click Agree to continue with the installation. At the Install TWAIN Driver screen, click Install. Follow the instructions on screen to install your TWAIN driver. 10 When installation is complete, ensure that the Epson Perfection 1640 is listed as the Scanner Selection. 11 Click Test to check the connection. If the scanner software is installed correctly, you will see "Status: Device Ready" under Scanner Information. 12 Click OK to close the window. 13 Proceed to the "Post TWAIN Installation Procedure" on page 37. Post Twain Installation Procedure There are several steps that must be completed before you install Software VRS. Once you have completed the installation of the TWAIN driver, do the following: 1 When installation is complete, plug in your scanner and verify that your scanner works with your scan application before installing Software VRS. If the scan completes successfully, you are ready to install Software VRS. If there is a problem with the scanner, consult your scanner documentation. You may need to contact the technical support for the scanner. Make sure you resolve any such issues before attempting to install Software VRS. Attach the Software VRS hardware key to the parallel port of your PC. Install Software VRS using the steps listed on page 21. 2 3 Software VRS User's Manual 37 Note When launched, Software VRS will remind you to install the TWAIN driver as shown in Figure 42. As you have already installed the TWAIN driver, simply click OK to continue. Figure 42. Notice to Install TWAIN Driver 38 Software VRS User's Manual Starting Software VRS with an ImageControls Application (ScanDemo) Once Software VRS is installed and you have opened your ImageControls-based application (Kofax ScanDemo, for example), you will need to activate Software VRS. To start Software VRS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Turn on your scanner. Switch on your PC. Start your scanning application. Select the scan source as shown in Figure 43. · with SVRS source Select the TWAIN source if your scanner uses a TWAIN driver as shown in Figure 44. Click OK. The Software VRS icon will appear on your Windows taskbar, as shown in Figure 45. Follow your scan application's instructions to scan as usual. Figure 43. Select Scan Source Dialog Box ­ ImageControls Software VRS User's Manual 39 Figure 44. Select TWAIN Source Dialog Box ­ ScanDemo VRS Icon Figure 45. VRS Icon in Windows Taskbar 40 Software VRS User's Manual Starting Software VRS with a TWAIN Application (Imaging for Windows) Once the installation is complete, and you have opened your scan application (for example, Imaging for Windows), you will need to activate Software VRS. Note During the Software VRS installation process, the Software VRS Source is automatically created and set as the default scanning source. However, you can switch scanners without reinstalling Software VRS. See Appendix D for instructions on resetting the default scanner for the Kofax TWAIN source. To start Software VRS 1 2 3 4 Turn on your scanner. Switch on your PC. Start your scanning application. Select the scan source below: · Kofax Software VRS ­ TWAIN (Two examples of this dialog box are shown in Figures 46 and 47.) 5 6 7 Click OK. The Software VRS icon, shown in Figure 45, will appear once you start to scan. Follow your scan application's instructions to scan as usual. Figure 46. Select Scanner Dialog Box ­ Imaging for Windows (TWAIN) Software VRS User's Manual 41 Figure 47. Adobe Acrobat Scanner Select Dialog Box (TWAIN) 42 Software VRS User's Manual Starting Software VRS with an ISIS Application (Pix View) Once Software VRS is installed and you have opened your scan application (for example, Pixel Translations' Pix View), you will need to activate Software VRS. Note During the Software VRS installation process, the Kofax Software VRS Source is automatically created and set as the default scanning source. However, you can switch scanners without reinstalling Software VRS. See Appendix D for instructions on resetting the default scanner for the Kofax ISIS source. To start Software VRS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turn on your scanner. Switch on your PC. Start your scanning application. Select the scanner as shown in Figure 48. Click OK. Select the Kofax scan source as shown in Figure 49: · Kofax Software VRS ­ ISIS Click OK. If the application notifies you that another driver is being installed, as shown in Figure 50, click Continue. Software VRS' icon on the Windows taskbar will appear once you start to scan (shown in Figure 45). Follow your scan application instructions to scan. Figure 48. Pixel Translations Pix View Scanner Select Dialog Box (ISIS) Software VRS User's Manual 43 Figure 49. Select the Scan Source in Pix View Figure 50. New Driver Notice Opening the Software VRS Menu You can open the Software VRS menu to configure exception condition parameters, preview and update image properties, or select a profile or operating mode. Note You can access context-sensitive help at any time by pressing F1. To open the Software VRS menu 1 From the Windows taskbar, right click the VirtualReScan icon to open the Software VRS menu. 44 Software VRS User's Manual Figure 51. Software VRS Menu 2 During installation, all Software VRS settings were optimized for your scanner. You will notice that these pre-configured default settings will make it possible to scan a document with a variety of background colors, text quality, and paper sizes without any changes. If you want to optimize Software VRS for a particular document type, begin by selecting the Preview command. For more information, see the section "Previewing Images" on page 86. 3 Software VRS Menu Commands The Software VRS menu consists of the following commands: Preview Use this command to open a sample image so that you can test image property settings. Note The Preview will operate slightly differently in applications that are supported via ISIS or TWAIN. For more information, see the section "Previewing Images" on page 86. Profile Use this command to select a profile, which consists of user-defined settings for image processing. For more information about profiles, see the section "Using the Profile Tab" on page 80. Mode Use this command to select an operating mode, which determines the conditions under which the Software VRS user interface opens during a scanning session. For more information, see the section "Selecting a Mode" on page 58. Software VRS User's Manual 45 Configure Use this command to open the Software VRS Administration Utility dialog box, which is used to define exception condition parameters. For more information, see the section "Software VRS Administration Utility" on page 47. 46 Software VRS User's Manual Software VRS Administration Utility The Software VRS Administration Utility dialog box consists of three tabs: · Warnings tab--relates to image quality issues · Errors tab--relates to equipment conflicts and paper transport issues · Accelerated Scanning tab--gives access to a slider to increase the speed of your scanner Warnings tab Accelerated Scanning tab Errors tab Figure 52. Software VRS Administration Utility Dialog Box - Warnings Tab When you install Software VRS, the settings that will allow you to scan documents and accurately capture data in the shortest time possible will be automatically set on your system. These default settings have been carefully chosen to allow Software VRS to excel at a wide range of documents without adjustments. Software VRS User's Manual 47 The default settings for the Software VRS Administration Utility dialog box are as follows: Scanner All All All All All All All All Tab Warnings Warnings Errors Errors Errors Errors Errors Errors Warning/ Error Type Brightness Out of Range Contrast Out of Range Paper Jam Out of Paper Cover Open Cover Open Auto Crop Failure Auto Deskew Failure Threshold 30 40 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Action Interactive Ignore Error Auto Resolve Auto Resolve Auto Resolve Ignore Error Ignore Error Intervention Setting HP Scanjet 6250, 6300, 6350 only All Accelerated Scanning Second notch from Image Quality: Best, moving right Image Quality: Best, Acceleration: None Accelerated Scanning 48 Software VRS User's Manual