Compaq P/N DOC-FB4B Using your scanner, Scanning features and controls, Hardware features, Power

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Chapter 3

Using your scanner

Scanning features and controls

Before scanning images, it is important to understand the scanner’s basic hardware features as well as the software controls.

Hardware features

Power

The scanner requires its own power source (use the adapter provided). There is no on/off power switch on the unit. When the scanner is pluggedintoapowersource,itspowerisonandtheindicatorlightislit. Please note:The power light mayremain dimly lit even whenit is not pluggedintoapowersupplybecauseitreceivesasmallportionofits power from the computer. The scanner is activated when first powered on or when you choose Acquire. By default, the lamp is programmed to remain on even when the scanner is not in use - indicating that power is available. You can use the Lamp Control section contained in the ScannerUtilitytoadjusttheamountoftimethescanninglightremains on when the scanner is not in use.

To adjust the Lamp Control options select Info Tech > Scanner Utility from your Programs menu and click on the Lamp Control tab.

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Contents ImageReader Express Compact Color Flatbed ScannerInfo Technician Copyright 1994 1997 All Rights Reserved InfoPhone 408 538-2500 Fax 408 Table of Contents Page Introduction Using this manualAssistance What is TWAIN? WelcomePage Package contents System requirementsPage Connecting the scanner Scanner Installation and Info TechnicianInstallation Using the pass-throughInstalling the device driver Info TechnicianInstalling the application software Perform Utility DiagnosticTo Change Your Parallel Port Mode Setting in most systems Page Hardware features Using your scannerScanning features and controls PowerPaper loading Remove paper clips, pins or staples LetwetpaperdryfirstSoftware controls Paper sizeSettings Preview WindowImage Information Scan Scan ModePre-scan PanelResolution ScanatBrightness and Contrast ScaleInverse Scanning images Select the Twain sourceScanning process Other scanning featuresClick Cancel to close the Flatbed Scanner window To scan an imagePage Troubleshooting General Scanning TipsBi-Directional Printers Printer Problems? Cannot print to printerTwain Errors Check your cable connection and retry scanning Error messagesError 82 Scanner not Found message when attempting a scan Image Transfer FailedChanging Your Parallel Port Mode FCC radio frequency interference statement Ifnecessary,cleanthescannerglasswithasoftlensclothScanner care Limited two year warranty Info Service Center 580DivisionStreet Campbell, CA