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Appendix B: Specifications

Plustek OpticSlim 2600

Physical
dimensions

378 x 257 x 33 mm (14.88” x 10.12” x 1.30”)

Weight

1.4 Kgs (3.1 Lbs)

Operating
Temperature

C to 40

Max. Scan Area

A4/Letter: 216 mm x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.69 in.)

Scan Method

Single-Pass

Scan Modes

Color: Input 48-it; Output 24/48-bit
Grayscale: Input 16-bit; Output 8/16-bit

Resolution

Optical Resolution: 1200 dpi
Max. Interpolated Resolution: 24000 dpi

Scanning
Materials

Reflective color or black-and-white originals

Protocols

TWAIN Compliant

Connection

USB Port

Light Source

Three-colour RGB LEDs

Power
Requirements

Powered through USB port
No AC adapter required

Power
Consumption

Operation: 2.5 watts maximum
Idle: 1.25 watts

EMI

FCC Class B

Hardware specifications may change at any time without prior notice.

Summary of Contents for Optic Slim 2600

Page 1: ...Installation Usage Maintenance Troubleshooting ...

Page 2: ... without notice Copyright The scanning of certain documents for example checks bank notes I D cards government bonds or public documents may be prohibited by law and or subject to criminal prosecution We recommend you to be responsible and respectful of the copyrights laws when you are scanning books magazines journals and other materials Environmental Information Attention for recycling For EU co...

Page 3: ... Software 5 SOFTWARE SETUP TROUBLESHOOTING 7 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE 7 CHAPTER II USAGE AND MAINTENANCE 8 OPERATING THE SCANNER 8 Testing the Scanner 9 Defining The Custom button 10 Defining The SCAN button 10 THE SCANNER UTILITY PROGRAM 11 Connection Status 12 Calibrating the Scanner 13 Aligning the Scanner 13 MAINTENANCE 13 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING 15 SCANNING PROBLEMS 15 COMMON HOW TO ...

Page 4: ...ection of this manual describes the box contents and minimum computer requirements to use this scanner Before you start installing your scanner check the box contents to make sure all parts are included If any items are damaged or missing please contact the vendor where you purchased your scanner or our customer service directly Chapter I Installing the Scanner describes how to install scanner s s...

Page 5: ...structions that are important to remember and may prevent mistakes System Requirements1 Windows Intel Compatible Personal Computer Pentium CPU or above CD ROM Drive 64 MB RAM 128 MB Recommended 700 MB Free Hard Disk Space 800 MB Recommended USB Port Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional XP Vista 7 compatible NOTE Windows NT 4 0 does not support Universal Serial Bus USB connectivity Video card that s...

Page 6: ...ct Information Please fill in the following information for your own records You will need it when you contact your dealer or our service center in the future Serial Number Located at the bottom of the scanner Date of Purchase 2 Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future 3 ...

Page 7: ...under the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional XP Vista or 7 operating system Hardware Requirements This scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus USB which supports hot Plug and Play To determine whether your computer is USB capable you must check the rear of your PC to locate a USB jack that looks the same as the one pictured below Note that on some computers the USB port...

Page 8: ...B hub3 make sure that the hub is connected to the USB port in your computer Next connect the scanner to the USB hub Note If you do not have a USB port available you might need to buy a USB port S St te ep p 2 2 I In ns st ta al ll li in ng g t th he e S So of ft tw wa ar re e 1 If the USB components on your computer are functioning correctly they will automatically detect the scanner causing the A...

Page 9: ...mended when the Found New Hardware window is displayed b Click on the Continue button when the User Account Control dialog pops up c Insert the Setup Application CD ROM included with your scanner into your CD ROM drive when the system prompts you Insert the disc that came with your USB Scanner and click on the Next button d During the process of the installation a message Windows can t verify the ...

Page 10: ...are still having problems please check that You have 700MB of free space on your hard disk drive The scanner is plugged in and has power You are using the USB cable supplied with the scanner The square end of the USB cable is plugged into the rear of the scanner The rectangular end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of your computer If you deviated from the installation procedures defined i...

Page 11: ... and output the scanned images What about scanning text documents and editing them in a word processor This is the role of Optical Character Recognition OCR software OCR software converts the image files that are created from scanning text documents into text files that can be viewed edited and saved by word processors An OCR program has also been bundled on the included Setup Application CD ROM a...

Page 12: ... glass headfirst and face down Removable Document Cover Place document facedown to center Front of Scanner 2 Gently close the document cover 3 Next launch Action Manager 32 program Click on the Windows START button and then PROGRAMS Plustek OpticSlim 2600 and then Action Manager 32 4 Click the File Utility button in the Action Manager 32 window In the File Utility window that opens the scanner wil...

Page 13: ... D De ef fi in ni in ng g T Th he e S SC CA AN N b bu ut tt to on n With the Scan Utility the users may turn the scanner s Scan button into an Image Processing Function by defining it as any utility that is included in the Action Manager 32 The Imaging Processing Function allows you to scan the image directly to the image editing application you have defined The following describes how to define t...

Page 14: ...w The Scanner Utility Program The Scanner Utility Program can help you get your new scanner up and running In addition it contains a number of other features to help you tailor and control the scanner Most significantly the Scanner Utility Program checks to make sure that the scanner software is properly installed and the scanner and computer are communicating with each other The Scanner Utility a...

Page 15: ... with your scanner is to check all physical connections Make sure your scanner is plugged in and the USB cable is fit snugly into the rear of your scanner and computer Secondly determine the status of your USB hardware and software configuration To do this please run the Scanner Utility program as described below 1 Click on the START button then choose PROGRAMS PLUSTEK USB SCANNER and then SCANNER...

Page 16: ... be required You need to align the scanner only if parts of the scanned document are missing from any of its edges For example the heading of a document might be missing from the top edge after the document has been scanned To align the scanner follow the steps below 1 Place a photograph on the top right side of the scanner glass near the back of the scanner Please note that only part of the photo...

Page 17: ...nts Be sure not to bump or knock the scanner glass as it is fragile and could break Clean the scanner glass by lightly spraying a non abrasive glass cleaner onto a soft lint free cloth Then wipe the glass thoroughly with the cloth DO NOT SPRAY CLEANER DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCANNER GLASS Excess liquid residue may fog or damage the scanner Your scanner operates best in temperatures between 10 C to 40 C ...

Page 18: ...e option for USB and enable it Exit and Save the changes you made Your computer is rebooted automatically Please consult your computer vendor before attempting to do this change Cause 3 The USB controller was improperly installed on your computer Solution 3 To reinstall the USB controller click on the Start button choose Settings and select Control Panel In the window that opens double click on th...

Page 19: ...rying to scan a form spread sheet a hand written letter or a document with color text or color page Solution 2 Scan a clean document that contains preferably one column and has black text on a white page Symptom The scanner is not in the list of supported scanners in other commercial software Solution Select TWAIN as the scanner Symptom Unable to scan from other software other than the one that ca...

Page 20: ...f the programs so that they match Please consult the help files for each program to find out how to adjust the Monitor Gamma Symptom The image looks good in the screen but is very dark when printed Cause1 The Monitor Gamma Settings or the scanner brightness settings are not set properly Solution 1 1 Change the Monitor Gamma to a value between 1 0 and 1 5 Please consult your help file for informati...

Page 21: ... the image This may be because you are scanning at too high of a resolution Solution Obtain a larger hard disk or rescan at a lower resolution Symptom A Disk I O error message is displayed Cause 1 This error is caused if the hard disk drive does not have enough space available to process the image Solution 1 Make some space available in the hard disk drive by deleting any programs or files that yo...

Page 22: ...ame of the file name for your image Symptom How do I cut an image and paste in another program Solution 1 Select the area that you want to cut 2 Click on EDIT 3 Click on CUT 4 Start the program and open the document where you want to paste your image 5 Click on EDIT 6 Click on PASTE Please consult your program documentation on how to Cut and Paste if you have any more questions Symptom How do I pl...

Page 23: ...rd Processor 2 Save in a format supported by your Word Processor 3 Open the file that you saved from your Word Processor Symptom How do I send a scanned image using my email program Solution Save your scanned image in a format that is supported by your email program JPG GIF or PNG are recommended Once your picture is saved consult the documentation of your email program on how to attach a file to ...

Page 24: ...48 bit Grayscale Input 16 bit Output 8 16 bit Resolution Optical Resolution 1200 dpi Max Interpolated Resolution 24000 dpi Scanning Materials Reflective color or black and white originals Protocols TWAIN Compliant Connection USB Port Light Source Three colour RGB LEDs Power Requirements Powered through USB port No AC adapter required Power Consumption Operation 2 5 watts maximum Idle 1 25 watts EM...

Page 25: ...me of software package s version or release number and manufacturer of the software Other USB devices installed Statement of Limited Warranty This Statement of Limited Warranty applies only to the options you originally purchase for your use and not for resale from an authorized reseller The manufacturer warranty includes all parts and labor and is not valid without the receipt of original purchas...

Page 26: ...TY PERIOD NO OTHER WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply Under no circumstances are we liable for any of the following 1 Third party claims against you for losses or damages 2 Loss of or damage to your records or data or 3 Economic consequential damages including lost profits or sav...

Page 27: ...pment to an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected Shielded interconnect cables and shielded power cord which are supplied with this equipment must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help if the conditions persist Changes or mod...

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