Photo Scanner User Guide
What’s in the Box Check the package for the following items. If there are any items missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase immediately.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................................................3 2. Scanner Overview .........................................................................4 3. Installation & Operation .............................................................5 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4. Connecting to a Computer .......................................................10 4.1 4.2 5. Cleaning the Roller ...............................................
1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a DigiFrame Photo Scanner. Now you can scan and store your printed photos directly to your memory card or USB Stick without connecting to any computer. Simply insert a memory card or USB into the scanner, and power it on. When the scanner is ready, feed your printed photo into the scanner and your images will be stored in the memory card or USB.
2. Scanner Overview Name Function/ Description 1 Power Button Press to power on or off. 2 Custom Button Press the button to start cleaning the roller. 3 Guide Lever Slide the guide lever to adjust for various sized originals to ensure the proper alignment. 4 Indicator light Indicates the operating status of the scanner. 5 Feeding Slot Insert an original to begin scanning. 6 Power connector For connecting to the supplied power adapter.
3. Installation & Operation Precautions Keep the product out of direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the sun or excessive heat may cause damage to the unit. Do not install the product in a humid or dusty place. Be sure to use the proper AC power source. Place the product securely on an even, flat surface. Tilted or uneven surfaces may cause mechanical or paper-feeding problems. Retain the product box and packing materials for shipping purposes. 3.1 Initial Setup 1.
3.2 Power on the Scanner 1. Press and hold the Power button for about 1 second. The power indicator light blinks. 2. Wait until the power indicator stops blinking and stays on steady indicating the scanner is ready. The indicator light patterns represent function status as follows: Light Steadily on Description The scanner is ready for use. Blinks continuously Initializing system and memory card. Please wait until the initialization process is complete before using the scanner.
3.3 Scan an Original 1. Insert your photo into the plastic sheath supplied with scanner. (The detailed usage of the plastic sheath is described in the next page.) 2. With the side to be scanned facing upward and in correct orientation (bottom of photo against light/power button side), place the left edge of the original against the left edge of the feed slot, and then adjust the guide lever so that it is against the right side of the original. 3.
Plastic Sheaths Use the clear plastic sheath (included) when scanning photos to ensure the best scanning results. The sheath helps eliminate the possibility of de-focusing due to the uneven surface of curled photos. Curled photo Fuzzy areas that result from the uneven surface of the curled photo 1. Insert the photo into the plastic sheath as shown below. 2. Insert the plastic sheath, flat and level, into the scanner’s feeding slot, folded side first, image facing up.
Important: (1) Insert only one photo at a time, and insert the next one only when the previous one is done. Otherwise, the scanner may malfunction. (2) The acceptable paper size is 2”x 2” ~ 4” x 6” (3) DO NOT use the following types of originals for scanning; otherwise the scanner may malfunction or cause the original to jam in the slot. • Originals thicker than 0.
4. Connecting to a Computer By connecting the scanner to a computer, you can access the scanned images on the memory card directly, or use the scanner as a memory card reader, so that you can freely copy, paste or delete files to and from the memory card using the computer. 4.1 How to connect to a computer 1. Insert a memory card or flash disk containing your scanned images into the memory card slot. 2.
4.2 Disconnecting the scanner from a computer 1. On the Windows System Tray, click the hardware removal icon. 2. Click the ‘Safely remove USB mass Storage device’ message with the corresponding Drive. 3. When the ‘Safe to Remove Hardware’ message appears, you can safely remove the scan engine’s USB cable.
5. Scanning To PC Manager With the Scan To PC Manager, you can easily scan photos and save the scanned images directly to the connected PC. You can also choose the location where the scanned images will be saved. 5.1 Starting the Scan To PC Utility 1. Connect the scanner to your computer with a USB cable. If successfully installed, a Removable Disk (F) (F represents the removable drive letter) will be shown in the Windows Explorer.
7. Scan your photo described. After your scan, a folder titled Photo1 to save the scanned images is added to a default or specified location. Note each scanned image is given a file name with the prefix img followed by a 4-digit sequential number. For example, img0001.jpg, img0002.jpg. 8. To exit the Scan To PC Utility, right-click the icon tray and select Exit.
6. Maintenance 6.1 Cleaning the Roller 1. Clean the scanner’s outer casing first, using only the recommended and supplied tools. 2. Connect the power supply to the scanner. 3. Press and hold the power button for about 0.5 seconds to power the scanner on. 4. 5. Insert SD card or USB device, then the light turn green. Please hold the Custom button about 0.5 seconds.
6. Place the supplied roller cleaning tool on the feeding slot. The cleaning tool will be brought into the feeding slot automatically, and the cleaning process will begin. 7. When the cleaning process is completed, the cleaning tool will be ejected from the feeding slot automatically. 6.2 Calibrating the scanner If the scanned image looks fuzzy or there are strange stripes on it, the scan engine may need calibrating in order for the sensor to resume its original precision.
6.3 1. 2. 3. 4. Cleaning the Image Sensor Clean the scanner’s outer casing first, using only the recommended and supplied tools. please turn the power off first then take the adaptor off, place the supplied senor cleaning tool on the feeding slot。 Put the cleaning from one side to other side lightly and repeat it 5 or 6 times. Take the cleaning tool out of scanner and store it to clean place.
7. Troubleshooting If you have problems with the operation of the product, please check the following troubleshooting hints. 7.1 Frequently asked Questions Question: Answer: There are strange lines on the scanned image, or the image is not clear. Check the following: Are there scratches on the original, or is the original clean? Remove any stains or dust from the original before scanning.
Question: The scanner feels warm to the touch. Answer: It is normal for the scanner to emit a small amount of heat (around 30-45 Celsius) after prolonged use. However, if there are strange odors coming from the scanner or the scanner feels hot to the touch, disconnect the scanner immediately from the power supply or the computer. 8. Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice.
