Chapter 3
Using your scanner
Scanning features and controls
Before scanning images, it is important to understand the scanners basic hardware features as well as the software controls.
Hardware features
Power
This scanner requires its own power source (use the cable provided), and there is an on/off power switch on the unit. Always turn the scanner on before you turn the computer on. This allows the computer to “see” the scanner when it is booting up.
Indicator Ughts
When you turn the scanner on, the Power indicator is lit. This light remains lit as long as power is provided to the scanner. When first turned on, the scanner performs a Power On Self Test (POST) diagnostic. The Ready indicator flashes during the POST diagnostic, then should remain steadily lit. If the scanner fails the POST diagnostic, or encounters a problem with use, the Ready indicator remains flashing. Refer to the Appendix for tro ulotestlooting information.
Paper loading
Place the document to be scanned face down on the scanning glass. Books, magazines and other 3- climensional objects can be easily scanned as well, by laying them on the scanning glass., With bound materials and other objects, the cover Is designed to lift up at the hinge to accommodate the item being scanned. Do not force the cover down when scanning these items, it may break or scratch.
Paper size
The scanner will handle documents ranging in size from- a postage stamp to a legal size document (8.14" x 14"), including A4.