ZScan User Guide
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First, plug the PCMCIA card in the slot in the dedicated slot on the computer. Make sure
to plug the power supply cable and the FireWire cable in the card as shown in the figure
below. Depending on the type of FireWire cable which is included with your scanner, the
connections will be either of the two possibilities depicted in the figure below. According
to your type of FireWire cable, the power supply will either be plugged in directly in the
cable or in the PCMCIA card itself.
The other end of the power supply cable must be plugged into a power outlet, and the
other end of the FireWire cable must be plugged into the ZScanner 800.
The scanner is now correctly connected and is ready to use. Place the scanner safely on
its stand between manipulations.
Starting ZScan for the first time
After the scanner is correctly connected, you are ready to launch ZScan by clicking on
the icon that was created on your desktop or via Start Menu > Programs > ZScan > Start
ZScan.
Your system is now ready for
the acquisition. You can hit
the Record Scan button to
start scanning. However, it is
highly recommended to
read this guide in full in
order to learn how ZScan
operates.
