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Compaq P/N DOC-FB4B Minimum and recommended system requirements are, processor or 100% compatible

Models: P/N DOC-FB4B

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Because scanners are capable of inputting large amounts of data in relatively short periods of time, they commonly push computer systemstothelimitsoftheircapabilities.Beforebeginningany scanning task or operation, carefully consider your system’s processing capabilities, especially processor speed, RAM, and available hard disk space. OCR processes, fax operations, and the processing of simple black & white graphics are least demanding. High resolution scanning of large images in full color creates an extreme demand for processor time and memory.

When you are scanning with the TWAIN interface, the number labeled imagesize(calculatedinbytes)providestheworkingfilesizethatis the result of the selected scanning mode, resolution, and image size. Takecarefulnoteofthisinformation.

Minimum and recommended system requirements are:

•486 processor or 100% compatible

•DOS 5.0 or later with Windows 3.1x, or higher

•CD-ROM drive

•8 MB RAM minimum; 16 MB RAM recommended

•10 MB available hard disk space; 50 MB recommended

•VGA/SVGA monitor with at least 256 color capability, 24 Bit True Color recommended

•Enhanced Parallel port

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Compaq P/N DOC-FB4B Minimum and recommended system requirements are, processor or 100% compatible, Enhanced Parallel port

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Compact Color Flatbed Scanner ImageReader ExpressUser’s Guide P/N DOC-FB4BInfo Phone 408 538-2500 Fax 408The Info Technician Copyright 1994 - 1997 All Rights Reserved 580DivisionStreet Campbell CATable of Contents Scanner Installation and Info TechnicianInstallingtheapplicationsoftware Scanning features and controlsPage Using this manual What is TWAIN?Chapter IntroductionA note about application software Package contents ImageReader Express scanner Interfacecable Power adapterSystem requirements Quick Start Guide This User’s GuideMinimum and recommended system requirements are 486 processor or 100% compatibleDOS 5.0 or later with Windows 3.1x, or higher CD-ROM drive 8 MB RAM minimum 16 MB RAM recommendedScanner Installation and Info Technician InstallationConnecting the scanner Using the pass-throughInstalling the device driver The Info TechnicianRun the Info Technician to install the scanner drivers. To do so Figure.2.1Installing the application software Perform Utility DiagnosticFigure2.2 figure2.3To Change Your Parallel Port Mode Setting in most systems 4. Go back to the main menu 5. Exit and save changesPage Using your scanner Scanning features and controlsHardware features PowerRemove paper clips, pins or staples Letwetpaperdryfirst Software controlsPaper loading Paper sizeSettings Preview WindowG a m m a Image InformationScan Mode Pre-scanScan PanelResolution scanatRefertothechartbelowforresolutionsettingguidelines IC = InfoCenter, IPG = Image Pals GOScale InverseScanning images Select the TWAIN source1. Start the image editing application software in Windows 2. Choose Select Source from the File menuOther scanning features 6. Click Cancel to close the Flatbed Scanner windowThe scanning process To scan an image3-10 Troubleshooting Appendix AGeneral Scanning Tips 16-bit versus 32-bit applicationsPrinter Problems? Cannot print to printer TWAIN ErrorsBi-Directional Printers About the pass-through portError messages “Error 82 Scanner not Found” message when attempting a scana Check your cable connection and retry scanning “Image Transfer Failed”Changing Your Parallel Port Mode 2. Ifnecessary,cleanthescannerglasswithasoftlenscloth 8. The scanner operates best in temperatures of 10C to 40C 50F to104FScanner care FCC radio frequency interference statementLimited two year warranty Info Service Center 580DivisionStreet Campbell, CAReorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver