Document Imaging Scanner ArtixScanDI 2125c User's Manual www.microtek.
Preface Copyright Copyright © 2013, Microtek International, Inc., all rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced or copied in any way, stored electronically, or translated into any language, without the permission of Microtek International, Inc. Trademarks Microtek, ScanMaker, ArtixScan, ScanWizard and ColoRescue are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microtek International, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment (Model: MRS-600ADF) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Safety Precautions Before using your scanner, read the following safety guides carefully, which detail the proper operation of the scanner and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment. Power Source and AC Power Cord: • Use a power source only with a power rating specified on the marking label. • Insert the plug completely into the outlet, as a loose connection may cause arcing and result in fire.
Table of Contents Preface ............................................................................................... 2 FCC Compliance Statement ................................................................ 3 Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 4 Knowing about Your Scanner .............................................................. 7 Features of the ArtixScan DI 2125c ...................................................
Care and Cleaning ............................................................................ 35 Cleaning the Scanner Glass Surfaces ................................................ 35 Cleaning the Rollers ....................................................................... 36 Maintenance ..................................................................................... 37 Replacing the Separation Roller Assembly ......................................... 37 Replacing the Feed Roller Assembly ........
Knowing about Your Scanner The ArtixScan DI 2125c is a sheet-fed color document scanner with an built-in automatic document feeder that can hold up to 20 sheets of papers for the unattended volume scanning. It features 600 dpi optical resolution, 65-inch (1651 mm) long document scanning support, and has a throughput run of 15 pages (simplex) or 30 images per minute (duplex) in color.
• 8 New and Advanced Microtek ScanWizard DI software — All-in-one control panel offers a host of features and image adjustment controls. Supporting the TWAIN driver, ScanWizard DI also features full document scanning tools and on-screen proofing. Its multi-scanning area and preview option allow you to obtain quick scans in the preview window.
Installation Requirements In order to use your ArtixScan DI 2125c, your computer must satisfy the following system requirements: • CD/DVD-ROM drive (for installing software) • Color display with 24-bit color output capability • 512 MB RAM or more • Pentium IV PC or higher with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
Taking a Closer Look Front/Back View Rea dy Error F1 10 No. Names of Parts Functions of Parts 1 Top cover Document Feed Tray 2 Programmable Function Button Allows users to customize the button to perform its preferred functions via software settings. 3 ERROR Indicator (Red) Indicates if errors happen when the scanner is running. 4 READY Indicator (Green) Indicates the scanner is ready to scan. 5 Power Connector Connects the scanner to the power adapter.
Open View Rea dy Error F1 No. Names of Parts Functions of Parts 1 Tray Extender Used to extend the length of the Document Feed Tray. 2 Document Feed Tray Holds the documents to be fed into the feeder. 3 Guide Arm Slides to hold a stack of documents. 4 Scanner Cover The cover of the scanner. 5 Feed Roller Assembly Used to feed documents into the feeder. 6 Glass Surfaces The places where the CIS cartridges are stored.
Initial Setup Following the Three Easy Steps After unpacking your scanner package, follow the steps in order for a quick and easy installation process. Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents After unpacking your scanner package, please check for the major components listed below.
Step 2: Installing the Software Important: You must install all software before connecting your scanner. Always close any open programs and turn off Anti-virus utilities before installing software. 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Place the Microtek Software CD/DVD into a drive. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver and software.
Step 3: Connecting the Scanner To the Power Adapter 1. Connect the power adapter to the back of the scanner. 2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or other power source. To the Hi-Speed USB Cable 3. Connect one end of the Hi-Speed USB cable to your computer. 4. Connect the other end of the Hi-Speed USB cable to the scanner’s USB port. Document Feed Tray 5. Open top cover (Document Feed Tray) to turn on the scanner.
Positioning Documents This section shows you how to position a stack of documents, as well as credit cards and driver's license into the feeder. To Load a Stack of Documents 1. Document Feed Tray Open the top cover (Document Feed Tray) of the scanner. Tray Extender 2. Pull out the top Tray Extender for better paper support if needed. Rea dy Err or F1 Guide Arms 3.
To Load Cards 1. Open the top cover (Document Feed Tray). 2. Load the card face up into the Card Tray located at the bottom of the Document Feed Tray, with the top edge facing toward the tray. 3. Align the card against the left edge of the Card Tray. CARD CARD Ready Error F1 Document Notices Note: There are several precautions and reminders about using the scanner correctly. Please refer to the section as below for the detail.
Scanning Documents Using ScanWizard DI ScanWizard DI is a scanning software designed by Microtek for document scanning in color, black and white, and grayscale in both duplex and simplex modes. Its user-friendly interface enables you to easily start the scanning process. Refer to the ScanWizard DI software manual for more details. Warning: • Do not place photos or fragile materials in the feed tray, for it will damage the originals when performing the feeding process.
4. If necessary, check “Remove Blank Page” or “Remove Punch Hole” to enhance the quality of the scanned images. 5. Click the Preview button to perform a preliminary view of the entire image. When done, a preview image appears in the preview window. 6. Click the Scan Frame tool button to adjust the size of the scan frame (enclosed within the red dotted lines and labeled with the tag “Main”). Drag on the edge or corner of the scan frame to resize the scan frame. 7.
Scan frame (enclosed by dotted lines and labeled with the tag “Main”) Scanning settings Preview image (the enclosed frame bordered in red) Preview window Image type Image correction settings ArtixScan DI 2125c User's Manual 19
Scanning a Stack of Documents 1. Load the stack of documents to be scanned into the Document Feed Tray. 2. Launch ScanWizard DI (either as a stand-alone by clicking the program icon, or by using the “File-Import” or “Scan” command from an application program). 3. Follow the procedures (steps 3a through 3e) for “Scanning a Single-sheet Document” to specify your scanning requirements in the ScanWizard DI control panel.
For preview purposes only Scan frame (enclosed by dotted lines and labeled with the tag “Main”) Scanning settings Preview image (the enclosed frame bordered in red) Preview window Image type Image correction settings For preview purposes only, take note of the additional notes below: 1. Load a piece of paper from the paper stack into the Document Feed Tray as step 1. Do not load more than one sheet, as a single sheet is sufficient for previewing. 2.
Scanning Documents with Mixed Contents Many documents contain mixed content with both text and pictures on the same page. You can use a function named "Multiple Scan Frames" to scan different types of documents at the same time. 1. Load the single-sheet color print to be scanned into the Document Feed Tray. 2. Launch ScanWizard DI (either as a stand-alone by clicking the program icon, or by using the “File-Import” or “Scan” command from an application program). 3.
12. Click the Scan or Scan To button to start scanning. If ScanWizard DI is launched as a plug-In from an image-editing program, the scanned image is delivered after the scan to your application, where the image can be saved, printed, or modified further. If ScanWizard DI is launched as a stand-alone program, the scanned image can be saved after the scan to a file, opened in an image-editing program, or sent to a printer.
Scanning Documents with Barcodes Some documents have barcode numbers on them. You can use a function named "Barcode Separator" to scan documents to be filed with barcode numbers. 1. Load the documents with a barcode on to be scanned into the Document Feed Tray. 2. Launch ScanWizard DI as a stand-alone by clicking on the program icon on the desktop. 3.
If the “Save Barcode as Directory” is unchecked, the program will recognize and use the barcode on the scanned document to name the scanned document. You can append any predefined prefix and/or serial number to the output filename in order to differentiate the documents containing same barcode.
Select Frame tool Scan frame (enclosed by dotted lines and labeled with the tag “Main”) Scanning settings Image type Image correction settings Barcode Frame tool Barcode Separator Barcode frame (enclosed by dotted lines and labeled with the tag “BarCode”) 26 ArtixScan DI 2125c User's Manual
Utilizing Scanned Documents Depending on your needs, you may save your scanned documents into the following several ways: Scanning for Archiving The archiving function allows the scanner to scan documents for recording purposes. For instance, an image “record” can be kept of multiple-page legal documents or of other important documents, such as birth certificates and tax records. 1. Load the documents to be scanned into the Document Feed Tray. 2.
5. Click the Save button. The originals are sequentially scanned until the stack of documents is depleted; when finished, all the scanned images are saved as a single file. When the Barcode Separator function is checked, the “Scan To: Save As” dialog box should look like the one as shown below. The “Auto filename” option will be replaced by the “Save Barcode as Directory”.
Scanning for OCR The OCR (Optical Character Recognition) function allows the scanner to convert a scanned document into text that can be edited from any word processing application. 1. Load the documents to be scanned into the Document Feed Tray. 2. Launch ScanWizard DI in stand-alone mode by clicking the program icon on the desktop. 3. Follow the procedures (steps 3 through 7) for “Scanning a Stack of Documents” to specify your scanning requirements 4.
5. Click the Save button. The originals are sequentially scanned until the stack of documents is depleted; when finished, all the scanned images are saved as a single file. The saved file can now be opened from your chosen application and is ready to be edited.
Scanning for PDF The scanner can easily convert any paper document into an image and saves it as an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file for viewing with the Adobe application software. It also offers variable compression levels for full controls over file sizes and image quality. 1. Load the documents to be scanned into the Document Feed Tray. 2. Launch ScanWizard DI in stand-alone mode by clicking the program icon on the desktop. 3.
Scanning for Copying The copy function allows the scanner to work like a copier using your printer, with documents printed successively without interruption. This lets you transform your scanner and printer into a convenient copy station. 1. Load the documents to be scanned into the Document Feed Tray. 2. Launch ScanWizard DI in stand-alone mode by clicking the program icon on the desktop. 3.
Customizing the Function Button The ArtixScan DI 2125c is equipped with one programmable function button (F1) that can be customized to automate a number of predefined operations, such as scanning to a file, sending an image to your printer, scanning for OCR, etc. Customizing is done through the “Save Settings to Function Button” command, as explained below. F1 Programmable Function button Rea dy Error F1 1.
4. 5. In the dialog box, specify your requirements for the F1 button. a) Select F1 to be defined from the Button options. b) Key in your preferred string in the Label edit box for the selected function button. c) Make your selection among the Function radio buttons below to define your selected button. The three functions provided are: – Scan To: Captures images that can be automatically saved as files or sent to another application for further processing. This is the default selection.
Care and Cleaning To ensure optimal performance from the ArtixScan DI 2125c, it is important to clean several critical parts of the scanner on a regular basis. Cleaning the Scanner Glass Surfaces 1. To open the scanner cover, hold the two sides of the scanner cover and pull them up firmly. Scanner cover 2. When the scanner cover is opened, you can find two scanner glass surfaces locating at the bottom of the scanner and the inner side of the scanner cover.
Cleaning the Rollers Prolonged used of the scanner may result in accumulation of ink and other residue on the feeder’s rollers, affecting their efficiency. Clean the rollers periodically to maintain performance. 1. Hold the two sides of the scanner cover and pull up them firmly to open the scanner cover. Scanner cover 2. When the scanner cover is opened, you can find several groups of rollers locating at the bottom of the scanner and the inner side of the scanner cover.
Maintenance The Separation Roller Assembly and the Feed Roller Assembly in your scanner are designed to make document feeding smooth. After usage for a period of time, the Separation Roller Assembly and Feed Roller Assembly may become worn, and a problem such as document double-feed may occur. In this case, check either the Separation Roller Assembly or the Feed Roller Assembly, and replace them if needed. Follow the procedure below for replacement of the Separation Roller Assembly and Feed Roller Assembly.
3. To insert the new Separation Roller Assembly into its compartment, insert the axles on both sides of the rollers into the slots on both sides of the compartment. 4. Close the roller cover completely so that it clicks into place. Roller cover Note: • The recommended replacement point for the Separation Roller Assembly is approximately 20,000 sheets. • 38 Please contact your local resellers for purchasing new Separation Roller Assembly.
Replacing the Feed Roller Assembly 1. Open the scanner cover. Locate the Feed Roller Assembly at the bottom of the scanner. Scanner cover Feed Roller Assembly 2. Loosen the screws on the roller cover with a screwdriver. Then hold the roller cover and pull it out carefully.
3. Tilt the scanner slightly on its back side to locate the Feed Roller Assembly. Push it up a bit at the bottom and then hold the both sides of it to pull it out carefully from its compartment. 4. Insert the new Feed Roller Assembly into its compartment; a) b) 5. snaps the notches on the two sides of the Feed Roller Assembly onto the shafts on the two sides of the compartment. Finally, push down the Feed Roller Assembly flat into its compartment.
Appendix Fixing Paper Jams 1. Hold the two sides of the scanner cover and pull up them firmly to open the scanner cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper by pulling out it in the ejecting direction. 3. Close the scanner cover. You would hear a click sound when the scanner cover returns to its original position. Scanner cover Note: Do not take out a jammed paper by force from the scanner when the scanner cover closes. If doing so, it may damage the rollers and cause the scanner work improperly.
Troubleshooting The LEDs on the top panel of the scanner indicates the status of the scanner. Green On Ready to scan. Rea dy Error F1 All On Scanning errors happens. All Off Scanner is off. LEDs First, make sure that you have followed Steps 1 to 3 as described in the “Initial Setup” section of this document (unpack, install, connect). Then if your problem is listed here, try the suggested solution. 1. No light comes on when the scanner is already supplied with power.
7. The scanner cannot pick up papers into the feeder. Make sure the sheets of papers loaded on the Document Feed Tray do not exceed the thickness limit. The thickness limit is 2 mm. Check if the Separation Roller Assembly becomes worn and needs to be changed. 8. When trying to scan, an error message appears on your screen that reads, “Code -206, ADF paper jam or roller failure.” Click OK first; then open the scanner cover, as illustrated in the pervious section “Fixing Paper Jams”.
Specifications Model Type MRS-600ADF Type Sheet-fed color document scanner Scanning Modes Color, grayscale, and black-and-white in a single scanning pass Input: 48-bit color/16-bit grayscale/1-bit B&W Output: 24-bit color/8-bit grayscale/1-bit B&W Optical Resolution 600 x 600 dpi Scanning Sensor CIS Light Source LED (Light Emitting Diode) Scanning Speed Simplex: Duplex: 44 20 20 15 40 40 30 ppm, at 200 dpi, A4/line art ppm, at 200 dpi, A4/grayscale ppm, at 200 dpi, A4/color ipm, at 200 dpi,
