Scanner User Guide
Table of Contents Table of Contents Read This First ...................................................1 Important safety instructions ......................................1 Disclaimer ...........................................................2 Copyright ............................................................2 Notes about copyrighted materials .............................3 Disposal of this product..............................................3 Scanner Accessories .................................
ii Table of Contents Care and Maintenance ...................................... 18 Cleaning the Scanner..................................................18 Cleaning the Outer Casing ............................................ 18 Cleaning the Image Sensor ........................................... 18 Calibrating the Scanner ..............................................19 Storing the Scanner ....................................................20 Battery maintenance .....................................
Read This First 1 Read This First Please read the following important safety instructions carefully before using this scanner. Failure to observe these instructions may result in personal injuries or damages to the scanner. Important safety instructions Always follow these basic safety precautions when using the scanner. This will reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury.
2 Disclaimer Do not insert objects other than compatible memory cards into the memory card slot of this device. The metal contacts inside the slot can easily become damaged by foreign objects. This scanner contains a rechargeable built-in Li-Polymer battery. The battery should only be charged via the USB connection to a PC. If the battery needs replacement, the operation should only be performed by an authorized and qualified service person. Do not attempt to replace the battery yourself.
Scanner Accessories 3 Notes about copyrighted materials Avoid scanning and re-distributing copyrighted originals and images or those of unknown sources. Doing so may violate your local copyright laws and related regulations. I.R.I.S. SA cannot be made liable for the losses that may result from breaching the laws described above. Disposal of this product To help protect the environment, dispose of this scanner properly according to your local regulations regarding the disposal of waste products.
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Introduction Introduction Scanner Diagram Front View No. Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 Power button Function/description • Press to power on the scanner. • When scanner power is on, press and release to change scanning resolution. • Press and hold for one second to power off the scanner. • When the original jams in the feeding slot 5 , press to back it out from the scanner. Indicates the power status of the scanner. Refer to Indicators on page 7 for details.
6 Introduction Rear View No. Name 1 2 3 USB socket Output slot SD/xD/MMC/ MS card slot Function/description For connecting a USB flash drive. The scanned original comes out from this slot. Accepts the following types of memory cards: SD, xD, MMC and MS. Refer to Supported Memory Card Types on page 17 for details. Bottom View No.
Introduction 7 Indicators Please see below for the lighting patterns of the indicators and their meanings. Indicator lighting patterns and the functions they represent Power Status/card color (*) : Blinking slowly : Blinking rapidly : Steadily on : Off • When the scanner is connected to a computer: the battery is fully charged and the scanner is ready for use. or • When the scanner is not connected to a computer: the scanner power is on and the scanner is ready for use. Scanning current original.
8 Introduction (green) color (*) color (*) (orange) color (*) • Paper jam. Press the Power button. The scanner will back out the original so you can remove the jammed original from the Feeding slot. • Calibration error. Retry the calibration following the instructions in Calibrating the scanner on page 19. No memory card, card full (free space below 10MB), card error, card locked or the file system is not supported.
Introduction 9 Orientation of the Original and Scanned Image Make sure to scan the originals in the orientation shown in the illustration below.
10 Using the Scanner Using the Scanner Preparation and Initial Setup 1. Connect the mini end of the USB cable (included with scanner) to the Mini USB socket on the scanner. 2. Power on your computer, and then connect the large end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer to start charging the built-in battery of the scanner. After the battery is fully charged, disconnect the scanner from the computer. NOTE: It takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge the scanner battery.
Using the Scanner 11 Power on the Scanner 1. Press the Power button. The Power and Status indicators blink. NOTE: For more information on the indicator lights, refer to Indicators on page 7. 2. Wait until the Power indicator stops blinking and then goes off. The Status indicator will stay on steady, indicating that the scanner is ready. NOTE: Do not insert any original into the feeding slot when the Power indicator is blinking; the original will not be scanned.
12 Using the Scanner Scan an Original 1. With the side to be scanned facing upward and in the correct orientation (refer to Orientation of the Original and Scanned Image on page 9 ), place one edge of the original on the scanner and adjust the paper guide so that the original is aligned with the left side of the feeding slot. CAUTION: Do not scan glossy photos in humid environments (humidity higher than 70% RH). Otherwise the surface of the photo will become sticky and cause the scanner to jam.
Using the Scanner 13 NOTE: • Always place the scanner on a flat surface for scanning. Do not hold the scanner while scanning. • Do not remove the memory card or USB flash drive (if connected) while the indicators are blinking. • This scanner is not guaranteed to be compatible with all USB flash drives on the market. • A fully charged battery can sustain up to 100 scans of A4/Letter size plain paper at 300dpi. This is a factory test value for your reference, and actual battery performance may vary.
14 Using the Scanner Automatic Image Cropping This scanner has a built-in cropping function that detects and crops dark edges of an original during the scan process. See the illustration below. B Scanning direction A C D Scanned image Original Scanning resolution 300dpi/600dpi (when the original’s size is larger than 5" x 7") 300dpi/600dpi (when the original’s size is smaller than 5" x 7") Cropping size (as measured on the original) A B C D 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.
Using the Scanner 15 Connecting the Scanner to a Computer By connecting the scanner to a computer, you can access the scanned images on the memory card, USB flash drive and scanner’s internal memory directly, or use the scanner as a memory card reader, so that you can freely copy, paste or delete files using the computer. System Requirements • Operating system: any operating system that supports USB mass storage (e.g. Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix,...) • USB port supported: USB 1.1 and 2.0. 1.
16 Using the Scanner 4. The scanner will be recognized by the computer as removable disks. When the Status indicator stops blinking, you are ready to view and edit the files. NOTE: Do not remove the memory card or USB flash drive while the computer is accessing the files on them. For Windows Vista Users When the computer recognizes the scanner with an inserted SD card or USB flash drive; a pop-up AutoPlay window will appear.
Using the Scanner 17 For Macintosh Users: a. Click and drag the Volume icon to Trash. b. Disconnect the scanner from your computer. More Information File Naming and Storage Rules Memory card IMG_0001.jpg IMG_0002.jpg .... IMG_9999.jpg IMG_0001.jpg .... IMG_0002.jpg .... IMG_9999.jpg IMG_0001.jpg IMG_0002.jpg .... IMG_9999.jpg • If the memory card is used with the scanner for the first time, the scanner creates a folder named DCIM\IRIS_IS1 in the root directory to store the scanned image files.
18 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner In order to maintain the scanned image quality and prevent dust accumulation, it is recommended that you clean the scanner (outer casing and image sensor inside the scanner) approximately every 50-100 scans, or if vertical lines or stripes appear on the scanned image. Use only the recommended and supplied tools to clean the scanner. WARNING: Do not use any solvents or corrosive liquid (i.e., alcohol, kerosene, etc.
Care and Maintenance 19 4. Remove the sensor cleaning swab from the slot, and store it in a safe place and protect it from dust. Calibrating the Scanner If the scanned image looks fuzzy or there are strange stripes on it, the scanner may need calibrating in order for the sensor to resume its original precision. To calibrate the scanner: 1.
20 Care and Maintenance Storing the Scanner If the scanner will not be used for a prolonged period of time, follow the instructions below to store the scanner for future use. 1. Disconnect the scanner from power supply. 2. Place the scanner and power adapter in a box or bag to keep them from accumulating dust. 3. Place it in a cool and dry place where inaccessible to small children. To avoid warping the top housing, do not place heavy objects on top of the scanner. 4.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting 21 Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting Problem: There are strange lines on the scanned image, or the image is not clear. Solution: Please ensure the following: • Are there scratches on the original, or is the original clean? Remove any stains or dust from the original before scanning.
22 Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting Problem: The scanner feels warm to the touch. Solution: It is normal for the scanner to emit a small amount of heat (around 30-45 C) 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 computer.
Specifications 23 Specifications Document feeding Resolution Sheet-fed type (single-pass) • 300 dpi (default setting) • 600 dpi 59 (L) x 269 (W) x 44 (H) mm (scanner Dimensions (approx. value) only) Weight (approx. value) 396g (scanner only) Refer to Suitable and Unsuitable Supported original types Original Types on page 8. Supported memory card Refer to Supported Memory Card types Types on page 17.
