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Chapter 1

Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Info ImageReader Express Scanner. This product is the result of our efforts to develop high technology computer peripherals that are easy to use, affordably priced, and that enhance your computing experience.

Using this manual

Thismanualincludescompleteinstructionsforscannerinstallation, use, and maintenance. Note that “use,” in this context, refers to scanner operation independent of the task performed with the application software. This guide is organized in a “do as you read” format. For best results, perform the tasks as they are presented.

This manual assumes that you have a basic understanding of the DOS and Windows operating system. As a convention, this guide presents all references to guide names or sections in italics, and commands you must type at a command line are presented in a different typeface.

Assistance

Ifyouexperiencedifficultiesandcannotfindsolutionswithinthis guide, please contact Info’s Technical Support Department at (800) 777-3280, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Pacific time. If you wish, you may fax questions to (408) 538-2577, or email questions to tech@infoconnection.com. Provide a fax number or email address for return contact. We maintain a BBS at (408) 538- 2580 that contains the latest updates to our software, as well as a web site at www.infoconnection.com, and fax back system at (408) 538-2585.

What is TWAIN?

TWAIN is the interface that links the scanner with scanning software applications. TWAIN is an industry standard that enables you to use the ImageReader with any TWAIN-compliant software application.

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Contents Compact Color Flatbed Scanner ImageReader ExpressInfo Technician Copyright 1994 1997 All Rights Reserved InfoPhone 408 538-2500 Fax 408 Table of Contents Page Assistance What is TWAIN? Using this manualIntroduction WelcomePage System requirements Package contentsPage Installation Scanner Installation and Info TechnicianConnecting the scanner Using the pass-throughInfo Technician Installing the device driverPerform Utility Diagnostic Installing the application softwareTo Change Your Parallel Port Mode Setting in most systems Page Scanning features and controls Using your scannerHardware features PowerSoftware controls Remove paper clips, pins or staples LetwetpaperdryfirstPaper loading Paper sizePreview Window SettingsImage Information Pre-scan Scan ModeScan PanelScanat ResolutionBrightness and Contrast ScaleInverse Select the Twain source Scanning imagesClick Cancel to close the Flatbed Scanner window Other scanning featuresScanning process To scan an imagePage General Scanning Tips TroubleshootingBi-Directional Printers Printer Problems? Cannot print to printerTwain Errors Error 82 Scanner not Found message when attempting a scan Error messagesCheck your cable connection and retry scanning Image Transfer FailedChanging Your Parallel Port Mode FCC radio frequency interference statement Ifnecessary,cleanthescannerglasswithasoftlensclothScanner care Info Service Center 580DivisionStreet Campbell, CA Limited two year warranty
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