Visioneer 9450 Scanner Installation Guide FOR WINDOWS COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Copyright © 2002 Visioneer, Inc. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The Visioneer brand name and logo are registered trademarks of Visioneer, Inc. The PaperPort brand name and logo are registered trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc. Microsoft is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. TextBridge is a registered trademark of ScanSoft, Inc. ZyINDEX is a registered trademark of ZyLAB International, Inc. ZyINDEX toolkit portions, Copyright © 1990-1998, ZyLAB International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All other products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Information is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Visioneer. The software described is furnished under a licensing agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such an agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the licensing agreement. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems, or translated to another language, for any purpose other than the licensee's personal use and as specifically allowed in the licensing agreement, without the express written permission of Visioneer. Part Number: 05-0508-100 Restricted Rights Legend Use, duplication, or disclosure is subject to restrictions as set forth in contract subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clause 52.227-FAR14. Material scanned by this product may be protected by governmental laws and other regulations, such as copyright laws. The customer is solely responsible for complying with all such laws and regulations. Visioneer's Limited Product Warranty If you find physical defects in the materials or the workmanship used in making the product described in this document, Visioneer will repair, or at its option, replace, the product at no charge to you, provided you return it (postage prepaid, with proof of your purchase from the original reseller) during the 12-month period after the date of your original purchase of the product. THIS IS VISIONEER'S ONLY WARRANTY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT, ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. AS A RESULT, EXCEPT AS SET OUT ABOVE, THE PRODUCT IS SOLD "AS IS" AND YOU ARE ASSUMING THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE PRODUCT'S SUITABILITY TO YOUR NEEDS, ITS QUALITY AND ITS PERFORMANCE. IN NO EVENT WILL VISIONEER BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT OR FROM ITS USE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. All exclusions and limitations in this warranty are made only to the extent permitted by applicable law and shall be of no effect to the extent in conflict with the express requirements of applicable law. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed, and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. TABLE OF CONTENTS i TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What's in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Visioneer 9450 Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 What You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting the PaperPort Online Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTALLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Step 1: Assemble the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Step 2: Install the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 3: Connect the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SCANNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Loading Documents to Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Scanning Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Adjusting the Image with the Scan Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adjusting the Color Mode, Resolution, Brightness and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adjusting the Output Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Manually Setting the Scan Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Reversing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Adjusting Color and Gray Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Manually Adjusting Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cleaning the Scanner Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cleaning the Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Replacing the ADF Pad Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 How to Uninstall Your Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Step 1: Uninstalling the Visioneer 9450 Software . . . . . . . . . . . 42 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Step 2: Uninstalling the PaperPort Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Contacting Visioneer America Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Contacting Visioneer--International Technical Support . . . . . . . . . 49 Visioneer 9450 Scanner Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Visioneer 9450 Scanner Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 WELCOME Congratulations on purchasing your Visioneer 9450 scanner. With this scanner, you can quickly scan stacks of items, single pages, color photos, or other paper items to place their electronic images on your computer. WHAT'S IN THE BOX Before starting the assembly and installation, check the contents of the box to make sure that all parts are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer where you purchased the scanner. Visioneer 9450 Scanner USB cable Power cable Paper Guide Paper Guide Extension Power supply Paper Stop Installation Guide Installation CD Replaceable ADF Pad VISIONEER 9450 SCANNER INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 2 VISIONEER 9450 SCANNER INSTALLATION GUIDE THE VISIONEER 9450 SCANNER Document Cover Document Pad Glass Reference Frame Paper Stop Paper Guide Extension Paper Guide Automatic Document Feeder Lock (on underside of scanner) Status Lights USB Port ADF port Power jack Power On/Off Switch ADF Cable THE VISIONEER 9450 SCANNER 3 Document Cover. Close the document cover after placing items on the scanner glass. Document Pad. Helps to secure the document in place on the scanner glass. Reference Frame. Place items face down within this frame. Markings on the border of the frame show where to align various paper sizes. Glass. Place items face down aligned at the upper left corner of the glass. Paper Stop. Holds items in place as they are ejected from the Automatic Document Feeder. Adjust the stop for either letter-sized or legal-sized pages. Paper Guide Extension. Unfolds to support multiple pages to scan. Paper Guide. Holds pages in place. Adjust the guide to fit the size of the paper to scan. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Feeds one page at a time onto the glass for scanning. Lock. Locks or unlocks the scanning head. The lock is located on the underside of the scanner. Status Lights. Shows the scanner's status. Flashing Green lights: scanner is preparing itself or lamp is warming up. Steady Green lights: scanner is on and ready to scan. Check light on: scanner is malfunctioning. USB Port. Plug one end of the USB cable into this port; plug the other end into a USB port on the computer, keyboard, or a USB hub. ADF Port. Plug the ADF cable from the Automatic Document Feeder into this port. Power Jack. Plug the power cord into this jack. Power On/Off Switch. Turns scanner's power on and off. ADF Cable. Supplies power from the scanner body to the Automatic Document Feeder. 4 VISIONEER 9450 SCANNER INSTALLATION GUIDE WHAT YOU NEED To use the scanner and software, you need the following: I IBM PC (or 100-percent compatible) Pentium or equivalent I Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP One available Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on your computer Available internal memory (RAM): I I I I Windows 98--32 megabytes (MB) or more Windows 2000, Me, or XP--64 MB or more; 128 MB recommended for Windows XP I I 70 MB of free hard disk space A VGA or SVGA monitor. Recommended settings for your monitor are as many colors as possible--High Color (16-bit), True Color (24-bit or 32-bit). Set the resolution to at least 800 by 600 pixels. To set your monitor's colors and resolution, open the Windows Control Panel, double-click Display, and then click the Settings tab. A CD-ROM drive I GETTING THE PAPERPORT ONLINE DOCUMENTATION The Installation CD also includes your ScanSoft PaperPort User's Guide. This guide provides more detailed information about PaperPort's features. Please see the CD to view the manual. You can also print the manual from the CD. STEP 1: ASSEMBLE THE SCANNER 5 Installing Installation is a quick, four-step process: I I I I assemble the scanner install the software connect the scanner to your computer set up the PaperPort software to scan with your scanner. STEP 1: ASSEMBLE THE SCANNER All the components to assemble the scanner are included in the box. To assemble the scanner: 1. Remove all shipping tape from the top and bottom of the scanner. 6 VISIONEER 9450 SCANNER INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Slide the locking tab on the bottom of the scanner to its unlocked position. Unlocked position Note: The locking tab protects the scanner's scan head by holding it securely in position. Lock the scanner when transporting it from one location to another, but always remember to unlock it before scanning. The scanner will not scan when locked. 3. Insert the slots (A) on the Paper Guide onto their tabs (B) on the scanner and slide the Guide down into place. The catch tabs (C) "snap" into place. Refer to the picture on page 2 to see the location of the assembled parts. A B C STEP 1: ASSEMBLE THE SCANNER 7 4. Insert the Paper Guide ...