UMAX AstraNET e5420/5470 Owner’s Guide Trademarks UMAX is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. Astra is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. IBM PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PhotoDeluxe is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. Presto! PageManager is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation. Other names and trademarks appearing herein are trademarks of their respective holders.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED…………………………………………………..4 INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………..4 UNPACKING THE SCANNER……………………………………………………………………4 Package Contents…………………………………………………………………………………4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCANNER………………………………………………………...4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………………5 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE………………………………………………………………….6 Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PC……………………………………………………….
CHAPTER 5. SCANNING PROJECTS………………………………………………41 USING VISTASCAN TO SCAN A PHOTO TO E-MAIL……………………………………….42 USING VISTASCAN WITH PHOTODELUXE TO CREATE WEB-READY IMAGES………42 USING PRESTO! PAGEMANAGER TO SCAN A FORM AND EDIT IT WITH PAGETYPE.45 CREATING A CALENDAR WITH PHOTODELUXE………………………………………….46 CONVERTING SCANNED TEXT TO EDITABLE TEXT WITH OMNIPAGE……………….48 Opening OmniPage LE…………………………………………………………………………..48 Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE…………………………………………………49 CHAPTER 6.
CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED Introduction Thank you for purchasing the UMAX AstraNET e5320/5470 scanner. This versatile unit is perfect for the home or office use. Use this scanner to add variety and flair to your documents, or to help you share images with others. The AstraNET e5420/5470 scanner is equipped with a USB connector that allows you to make a fast and easy connection to the USB port on your PC, or USB-equipped Macintosh computer (such as the iMac, G3, or G4).
AstraNet e5420 Scanner Elements AstraNET e5470 Scanner Elements AstraNET e5470 Back Panel System Requirements This section defines the minimum system requirements necessary to operate either the AstraNET e5420/5470. Please refer to the section below that applies to your scanner and computer style.
• • • At least 32 MB RAM memory CD-ROM drive 250 MB of available hard disk space Macintosh Requirements • • • • • • iMac or G3 or G4 USB-compatible Macintosh Macintosh OS 8.0 to 9.0 USB interface connector At least 32 MB RAM memory CD-ROM drive 250 MB of available hard disk space Installing the Software The PhotoDeluxe installation procedure is different for Macintosh and PC computers. Therefore, we have provided two separate sets of instructions. Follow the set of instructions for your computer.
NOTE: To access these files you must click on the “Start” bar, select “Programs”, and then select “Adobe”. A cascading file appears with “ReadMe” information and other selections to choose from. For information about setting up desktop shortcuts, refer to your Microsoft Windows documentation. Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the Macintosh 1. Insert the CD-ROM labeled “PhotoDeluxe” into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
About Scanner Connectors USB Connectors Many new computers, both PC and Macintosh, rely on USB technology as the primary method of communication between the computer and its peripherals. With the new USB “plug-and-play” technology your computer automatically configures peripherals. If your computer has a USB port, you must make sure that this port is enabled in the system BIOS. Please refer to the troubleshooting section to learn more about enabling the USB port.
Macintosh Connection 1. Locate the USB cable that is provided. Plug the wide end of it firmly into one of the USB ports. IMac computer ports are located on the right side of the computer. The USB port on other Macintosh computers is located on the back panel of the computer, or on a USB interface card. 2. Plug the small end of the cable into the port marked “USB” located on the back panel of the scanner. Connecting the UTC (Universal Transparency Cover) Cable on the AstraNET e5470 only 1.
Connecting the Power Adapter 1. Plug the scanner’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 2. Insert the other end of this cord into the power adapter receptacle marked “POWER” on the back panel of the scanner. The power indicator on the front panel of the scanner should not be illuminated. 3. Restart your computer to recognize the scanner.
CHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN Before you begin your first scan, you must install the scanner and the bundled software. Refer to the Quick Install Guide for installation. You can perform a basic scan using any of the software applications bundled with this scanner. For your first scan, we suggest using the PhotoDeluxe software. PCs and Macintosh have two different versions of the PhotoDeluxe software, so we have included two separate sets of instructions.
You can change the view of the Preview image using the “Zoom Tool”, or select a scanning region using the “Frame Selection Tool”. To find out more about how to use these tools, click on the user tips text that appears when your cursor pauses over the tool. NOTE: You must have a browser installed in order to view the VistaScan online help. 15. In the Click to Scan section of the VistaScan Beginner window, click the icon that corresponds to the type of image you are scanning.
9. Click the Preview button on the right side of the VistaScan Beginner window and the scanner begins a low-resolution scan. 10. When the preview scan is complete the preview image is displayed in the Preview window (on the left side of the VistaScan window). You can change the view size of the Preview image before scanning the final image using the “Zoom Tool”, or select a region to scan using the “Frame Selection Tool”.
CHAPTER 3. SCANNING BASICS VistaScan is the primary program or driver you use to scan with your AstraNET e5420/5470 scanner. It is a TWAIN-compliant program, which means that it can be run from other programs that support scanning, like PhotoDeluxe, OmniPage, and others. It is also a stand-alone program, which allows you to scan images for a variety of uses, even without launching another program first.
MagicMatch only functions when you are scanning in color mode. When you are using MagicMatch, it automatically disables the Level/Curve and Color Adjustment/Balance settings in the VistaScan Advanced window. Show Ruler The Show Ruler command displays or hides the rulers that border the top and left sides of the Preview window. These rulers correspond to the rulers on your scanner’s object glass. Clicking on the Show Ruler checkbox turns off (removes the checkmark) and hides the ruler.
Printer To specify which printer to use when printing scanned images: 1. Click on the Printer icon. The printer driver currently selected as the default appears to the right of the Scan To icon set. 2. If you want to change any of the printer settings, click on the Properties button. The standard Print Setup dialog box opens. Make any changes you want, and then click OK to return to the Preference settings. E-mail To specify which e-mail application to use when you e-mail scanned images: 1.
4. Select the image format in which you want to save scanned images from the Image Format drop down list. Scanner Information The Scanner Information tab displays important information about your scanner. The information includes: • • • • • • Scanner Manufacturer Scanner Model Firmware Version VistaScan Version Maximum Scan Width and Length Maximum Resolution VistaScan Beginner Window Features The VistaScan Beginner window appears when you launch VistaScan.
Scanning an item via the Beginner window consists of just a few steps: 1. Perform a preview scan of the item to be scanned by clicking the Preview button. The item is quickly scanned at low-resolution, and is displayed in the Preview window (on the left side of the VistaScan Beginner window). 2. Select what you want to do with the image after it is scanned using the Scan To icons. 3. Specify what kind of image you are going to scan, and start the final scan process using the Click To Scan icons.
Move tool – Lets you move an image in the Preview window so you can see portions that are not visible because the image is zoomed too large to display completely. Click the Move tool. Put the cursor inside the Preview window (which changes the cursor shape to a hand). Scroll the image view by clicking and dragging the cursor.
VistaScan Advanced Features The VistaScan Advanced window gives you the ability to adjust the scan setting individually so you can customize the settings for the type of document you are going to scan. If you are a novice computer user, you may want to use the VistaScan Beginner window until you are more familiar with VistaScan and the scanning process. The Beginner window options are preset to provide a quick and easy way to scan images.
Changing the Image Mode VistaScan can scan a wide variety of image types. True Color, RGB: Scans a full photo or document. The RGB indicates the colors Red, Green, and Blue. This setting creates larger files than the B/W Photo Setting. True Color, CMYK: Converts RGB (video) color data into CMYK (printed) color data using a special color transformation process. When scanning is completed the CMYK image is ready for printing on a CMYK color printer.
Changing the Resolution Setting Scanning resolution is measured in dots per inch (DPI). Resolution determines the amount of information the scanner will capture in a scanned image. The higher the resolution, the finer the image detail and the larger the file sizes.
NOTE: Choosing the True Color RGB 42-bit setting captures more data than the 24-bit setting. This means that the file sizes listed above will be larger if you scanned images using the True Color 24-bit setting. Choosing the Best Resolution for Your Scanning Project To choose the best resolution for scanning, determine what you are going to do with the image once it is scanned.
The Descreen feature is unavailable when you have chosen the B/W Document, Fax, or OCR resolution settings. To change the Descreen feature: 1. Click the Descreen option to display the drop down menu. 2. Choose one of the descreen options: No Descreen – No Descreening Magazine – Specifies 133 lines per inch. This option smoothes the fine dot pattern found in glossy magazines. Newspaper – Specifies 85 lines per inch. Smoothes the coarse grain pattern commonly found in newspaper images.
Changing the Filter Setting Image filters are used to soften or sharpen edges and boundaries of an image. VistaScan provides the following filter options: No Filter – Use this option when you do not want to sharpen or blur the image. Sharpen – Use this option to sharpen lines that may be fuzzy or not clean in the original image. Sharpen More – Use this option when you want to sharpen the image more than the standard Sharpen filter does. Blur – Use this option when you want to soften the edges of an image.
You can also specify a custom scale factor by choosing the Custom option from the Scaling drop down menu. See the Custom Scaling Settings section for more information about specifying a custom scale factor. Using Custom Scale Settings You can specify custom scaling settings to use when you scan. To define the custom scaling settings: 1. Choose the Custom… option from the Scaling drop down menu. The Custom Scaling window opens. 2. Enter the desired scale factor in either the Width or Height text box.
Using the Scan Control Unit The Scan Control unit contains the Preview and Scan buttons, and the Scan To options. Selecting the Scan to Device or Application To specify the device or application to which you want to send the scanned item: 1. Click on the arrow above the Scan To text on the Scan Control unit. The Scan Control unit panel slides back to display the Scan To icons. Click on the icon that represents the device or application to which you want to send the scanned item.
3. Click outside of a selected area to save the frame. To create other frames, repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have created all the desired frames. 4. After you create a frame, the Single Frame tool is automatically selected so you can resize or move the frame you just created. To select one of the fames you created, double-click on the desired frame. The frame border of the active frame changes to a marquis style frame (dotted lines).
Using the Brightness Bar This setting determines the overall intensity level (gray level) of an image. Moving the slider on the scroll bar to the right increases the brightness. Moving it to the left decreases the brightness. The default setting is zero 0. The maximum brightness setting is 100, the minimum setting is –100. Using the Contrast Bar This setting controls the difference between light and dark areas in an image.
Adjusting the Image Tones The Curve command is another way to make precise adjustments in the highlight, midtones, or shadow levels in your images. Using this feature corrects the gray/color values in an image. You change the values by altering the shape of the curve that represents the brightness values of pixels. Click Reset to cancel the changes and return the value to the default setting. Adjusting the Color Balance The Color Adjustment feature controls the hue and saturation of a particular color.
The following lists the possible rotate and flip selections: • • • • • • • • Flip/Rotate Horizontally – flips the image horizontally and rotates it 90 degrees counter clockwise. Flip Horizontal – flips the image horizontally. Rotate 90 CCW – rotates the image 90 degrees counter clockwise. Rotate 90 CW – rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise. Normal – does not rotate or flip the image. Flip Vertically – flips the image vertically. Rotate 180 – rotates the image 180 degrees clockwise.
d. Click on the Find/Refresh Scanner option to re-initialize the scanner. Click the Help option to view VistaAccess online help. Click the Exit option to remove the scanner icon from the Windows Task bar and close VistaAccess. To use VistaAccess from the Macintosh 1. VistaAccess loads at startup. Click on the Finder in the upper right corner of the Desktop. A drop down menu appears which contains: • • • • VistaScan Push Button Configuration Lamp On/Off Control Find/Refresh Scanner 2.
5. Click the icon that most closely represents the item you are going to scan in the Click To Scan area of the VistaScan Beginner window. The item is scanned, and VistaScan automatically closes. After a moment the VistaShuttle E-Card window appears with the scanned item in the default E-Card template. 6. Click on the scanned item to display the image handles. Drag one of the image handles outward to enlarge the image, or inward to reduce the image.
Using the UMAX Copy Utility The UMAX Copy utility is a PC-based application that lets you scan and automatically print copies of an image. NOTE: The UMAX Copy Utility is not Macintosh compatible. To use the copy utility: 1. Click on the Start bar. Click the Programs option. When the Programs pop-up menu appears, click the VistaScan option. The VistaScan pop-up menu appears. Click the UMAX Copy Utility selection to open the program. 2. The UMAX Copy Utility window appears. 3. Select your copy settings.
Numeric Buttons – Lets you specify the number of copies by clicking on the desired number. The number appears to the left. Scaling – Sets the printout size of your scanned image; the default is 100%. Copy/Stop – Copy your scanned image by clicking the Copy button. When copying begins the button text changes to read Stop. To stop printing copies, click the Stop button. CHAPTER 4. PUSH BUTTON SCANNING The defining feature of the AstraNET e5420/5470 is its push button functionality.
The Push Button Configuration window appears. NOTE: There are three icons in the Push Button Configuration window. Each icon represents a separate scanner button function. Clicking on the icon displays a window with variables. Intelligent Image Process Engine (IIPE) Intelligent Image Process Engine (IIPE) automatically determines the document type, brightness, and optimum resolution for scanning your image on the Astra Scanner. AstraNET e5470, with its transparency cover, does not support IIPE.
4. Select the type of image you are scanning by clicking on the arrow to the right of the Document Type field and choosing one of the available document types from the drop-down menu. 5. Select the desired resolution by clicking on the arrow to the right of the Resolution field and choosing one of the presets from the drop-down menu. 6.
8. Click the OK button to save the Copy push button configuration settings. These settings will be used whenever you press the Copy button on the front of the scanner. NOTE: You can also click the Default button to return the values in each field to the default settings. Then click OK to save these values for the copy button. Configuring the Custom Button Values 1. Click on the Custom icon to open the window that contains the variables you are adjusting.
5. Select a scanning intensity level (brightness) by clicking on the arrow to the right of the Brightness field and choosing the desired brightness level from the drop-down menu. 6. Original indicates the type of material the original image is printed on. Select either Reflective or Transmissive by clicking the arrow to the right of the Original field. 7.
To configure the Custom button to scan and OCR a document, refer to the To configure the values for the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) function section that follows. NOTE: You can also click the Default button to return the values in each filed to the default settings. Then click OK to save these values for the e-mail function of the Custom button. To configure the values for the OCR (optical character recognition) function: 1.
CHAPTER 5. SCANNING PROJECTS The UMAX AstraNET e-5420/5470 scanner includes bundled software to help you with a variety of tasks. This chapter shows you how to make a personalized calendar, create Web-ready images, and even turn a page of text into an online text document that you can edit. Using VistaScan to Scan and Print Images To perform your first scan: 1. Open the VistaScan software application. For PC Users: a. b. c. Click on the Start bar. Click on the Programs option.
5. Click one of the four icons in the Click to Scan area of the VistaScan Beginner window. Your selection identifies the type of image you are about to scan and tells VistaScan how to se the scanner options for the best results. The image type selections include: Color photos, Text/Lineart, Web Images, and Printed Matter settings. Once you click on the desired image type, the scanner starts scanning the image using the appropriate settings.
The Get Photo drop down menu appears. 3. Click the Scanners… option. The VistaScan software opens displaying the Beginner window. 4. Select an image you want to post on a web site (i.e. a picture, a postcard, etc.). 5. Lift the document cover and place the item face-down in the center of the object glass of the scanner. 6. Click the Preview button. The scanner begins a low-resolution scan of the image. The preview image displays in the Preview window. 7.
For Macintosh Users: 1. Open the PhotoDeluxe applications. The PhotoDeluxe window appears. Refer to Chapter 2. Your First Scan for instructions on how to start PhotoDeluxe. 2. Place the item you would like to scan (i.e. a picture, a brochure, etc.) face-down so the top center of the image aligns with the arrow ( ) at the top of the object glass. 3. Click the Preview button on the right side of the VistaScan Beginner window. A window appears notifying you that the scanner is calibrating. 4.
11. Click the Web Page button. A new window appears allowing you to alter the image. • • • • Click the 1Trim tab to select the portion of the image you want to use. Click OK when finished. Click the 2Size tab to adjust the size of the image. Click the 3Reduce tab to convert the image to a lower resolution to make the image easier to download. Click the 4Choose tab to convert the image to either JPEG or GIF format. A Save window appears. Choose a location in which to save the image.
11. Click and drag the scanned form down to the PageType application icon. PageType opens and automatically displays the scanned form. 12. Fill in the form text desired using the PageType tools. 13. Save the image when you have finished editing the form by selecting Save As from the File menu and entering the relevant information. Creating a Calendar with PhotoDeluxe You can create your own calendar using PhotoDeluxe. This process differs for PC and Macintosh users.
4. Click the Cards & More button. 5. Click the Calendars icon, and choose the Monthly Calendars option from the drop-down menu. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions through step 5, then click the Add tab and choose the scanner icon. The VistaScan Beginner window opens automatically. 7. Click the Preview button to perform a low-resolution scan. 8. Click on the icon that most closely matches the item you are going to scan in the Click to Scan area. 9.
12. Repeat this process until all calendar pages are complete. For Macintosh Users: 1. Insert the PhotoDeluxe CD in your CD-ROM drive. NOTE: The PhotoDeluxe CD must be loaded in the CD-ROM drive to access the calendar templates. 2. Open PhotoDeluxe (refer to Chapter 2. Your First Scan for instructions on how to start PhotoDeluxe). 3. The PhotoDeluxe window appears. 4. Click the Cards & Calendars tab. 5. Click the Calendars button and follow the onscreen instructions: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i.
4. Select OmniPage LE to launch the application. The OmniPage LE window appears. For Macintosh Users: 1. Double-click the Hard Drive icon. 2. Double-click OmniPage LE. 3. Double-click the OmniPage LE icon. An OmniPage toolbar appears. (If this toolbar does not appear, click on the Window menu and select Show Toolbar.) 4. Click Select Scanner from the Settings menu. Select UMAX Astra Series then click OK. Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE 1.
5. Click OK to save the recognized text. 6. Open your word processor application. Open the file that you just saved so you can review, edit, cut, or copy portions of the text. For Macintosh Users: 1. Select Scanner from the Settings menu. 2. Click Flatbed from the Select Scanner window. 3. Click the Scan Image button to scan the image. When the scan is complete, the text appears in the OmniPage window. 4. Click the Perform OCR button. 5. Click Save As to save the converted text. 6.
For Macintosh Users: If the VistaScan application is already open, you can locate the manual by clicking on the icon located in the upper right corner. If VistaScan is not open, follow the instructions below. 1. 2. 3. Double-click the Hard Drive icon on the desktop. Double-click the UMAX VistaScan folder. Double-click the VistaScan Help. Your Internet browser should launch the VistaScan User’s Guide. Accessing the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Online Manual For PC Users: 1. 2. 3. 4.
For Macintosh Users: 1. 2. 3. Double-click the Hard Drive icon on the desktop. Double-click the OmniPage LE folder. Double-click OmniPage Ltd.pdf. (If you receive an error, please install Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.01. See “Installing Acrobat Reader” below for instructions. Installing Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users To read the OmniPage LE online manual you need to use Adobe Acrobat Reader. If it is not already installed on your computer, follow the installation instructions below. 1.
WINDOWS 98 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Problem: Your USB port worked with other USB devices, but does not work with the scanner. Solution: It is important that you connect the scanner’s power and USB cables in the following order: 1. 2. Plug the power adapter cord into the scanner and into an outlet. The scanner’s power will then be ON. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the computer.
MACINTOSH VERSION PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Problem: When I daisy chain the scanner with other USB capable devices, I get a scanner error. Solution: Many Macintosh computers have at least two USB ports. We recommend that you connect your scanner directly to one of these ports. Daisy-chaining the scanner, or running the scanner through a hub can cause the signal to be lost before it is communicated to your computer.
Remove all other devices from the USB chain, so the scanner is the only device on the USB chain. Make sure that the scanner power adapter is plugged directly into the wall, not into a power strip. Problem: The following error message appeared: “Error: No Driver Found”. Solution: The Macintosh OS generates this message if it could not find a driver in the System Folder for the USB device you just connected.
• • • • • • The version number of the scanner driver (located on the front of the CD). The computer model you are using. The application software packages that you are using. Error codes or messages seen. A description of what you were doing at the time of the malfunction so that the problem can be recreated. Other observations that may aid the technician in identifying the problem and solution. When you call, please be in front of your computer.
