Avision AV3600 User manual

AV3800 / 3600
ADF/Flatbed Desktop Color
Scanner
User's Manual
(D/N: 250-0405-ERev. 1.0 )

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FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment 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 instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communication. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacture of this
device could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

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Safety
Regulation
EMI
Regulation
UL, C-UL, TUV/GS,CB
FCC Part 15 Subchapter J Class B
DOC Class B (Canada)
CE, VCCI, C-TICK, BSMI

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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweis sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch
auf.
3. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
4. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand
zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte
Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
5. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stronmnetz die
Anschlußwerte.
6. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät
befinden, sind zu beachten.
7. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht
benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit
wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung
vermiden.
8. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät dart aus
Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von
authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
9. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom
Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten
Servicestelle zu Überprüfung.:
a) Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
b) Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
c) Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung
entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser
Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
d) Das Gerät ist gefflen und/odor das Gehäuse ist
beschädigt.
e) Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines
Defektes aufweist.

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION..................................................1-1
2. INSTALLATION...................................................2-1
2.1 SHIPPING SWITCH.........................................2-1
2.1.1 unlocking the scanner........................2-2
2.1.2 locking the Shipping switch..............2-3
2.2 SCSI INTERFACE DEVICE ID........................2-4
2.3 ADF PAPER CHUTE......................................2-6
2.4 ADF OUTPUT TRAY.....................................2-9
2.5 DOCUMENT LOADING.................................2-10
2.6 ADF SCANNING...........................................2-11
2.7 CONNECTING THE CABLE..........................2-12
3. REQUIREMENTS & SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION............................................................3-1
3.1 USER INTERFACE OPERATION.....................3-1
4. USER INTERFACE................................................4-1
4.1 SCAN METHOD...............................................4-1
4.2 DETERMINING YOUR RESOLUTION............4-2
4.3 SELECTING A PROPER IMAGE TYPE...........4-4
4.4 ENHANCING YOUR IMAGE............................4-9
4.5 CONTRAST ....................................................4-10
4.6 INVERT IMAGE .............................................4-11
4.7 MIRROR.........................................................4-12
4.8 PREVIEW AUTO-AREA:..............................4-13
4.9 PAPER SIZE:..................................................4-13
4.10 UNITS.............................................................4-13
4.11 DESCREEN.....................................................4-13
4.12 SHARPEN.......................................................4-14
4.13 COLOR ADJUSTMENT.................................4-14

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4.14 AUTO LEVEL................................................4-15
4.15 ADVANCED SETTINGS................................4-15
4.16 MISCELLANEOUS.........................................4-23
5. ISIS INTERFACE OPERATION.........................5-1
6. MAINTAINENCE...................................................6-1
6.1 CLEANING THE ADF.....................................6-1
6.2 CLEANING THE GLASS..................................6-3
6.3 REPLACING THE ADF SNAP-IN PAD MODULE
6-4
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING........................................7-1
7.1 QUESTION AND ANSWER.............................7-1
7.2 PAPER JAM IN THE ADF..............................7-5
8. TECHNICAL SERVICE........................................8-1
9. SPECIFICATIONS................................................9-1

1-1
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of AV3800 /
3600 scanner.
Before you install and operate the scanner,
please take a few minutes to read through this
manual. It provides you with the proper
instructions on how to unpack, install, operate
and maintain the scanner.
Figure 1-1 shows how the scanner is packed.
You can check all items against your
“checklist”, included with your scanner.
S/N LABEL
F
SCANNER
B
A
E-2
D
C
Figure 1-1 Scanner Packing
Adapter/SCSI cable
Paper
Tray
Scanner
Carton
EPS
Foam

2-1
2. INSTALLATION
Please unpack the scanner carefully, and check
the contents against the checklist. If any items
are missing or damaged, please contact your
authorized local dealer immediately.
Precautions
•Keep the scanner out of direct sunlight.
Direct exposure to the sun or excessive
heat may cause damage to the unit.
•Do not install the scanner in a humid or dusty
place.
•Use only the AC adapter (SA60-24 made
by Sino-American, Inc.) included with the
machine. Using other AC adapters may
damage the machine and void the warranty.
•Place the scanner securely on an even, flat
surface. Tilted or uneven surfaces may cause
mechanical or paper-feeding problems.
•Retain the scanner box and packing materials
for shipping purposes.
2.1 SHIPPING SWITCH
The scanner has a shipping switch that locks the
carrier mechanism for transportation purposes.
This switch must be unlocked before using the
scanner.
Before proceeding, turn the power off, disconnect
all cables and follow the instructions below to
unlock the shipping switch.

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2.1.1 UNLOCKING THE SCANNER
i). Carefully place the scanner in an upright
position on its front.
ii). Unlock the scanner by moving the lock
switch beneath the scanner to the “Unlock”
position (See Figure 2-1).
iii). Gently place the scanner back to its normal
position.
Figure 2-1 Unlocking the Shipping switch

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2.1.2 LOCKING THE SHIPPING SWITCH
Whenever you need to move the scanner to a new
location it is advisable to lock the shipping switch
to avoid causing damage to the scanners’ internal
mechanism. Please follow the instructions below
to lock the shipping switch.
1). Turn off the scanner.
2). Lift the Document cover to reveal the flatbed
glass and scanning unit.
3). Turn on the scanner.
4). Turn off the scanner again while the scanning
unit moved to the end for a few seconds.
5). Place your scanner in an upright position on
its front side.
6). Lock your scanner by moving the lock switch
on the bottom of the scanner to the "Locked
position".
7). Place the scanner back to its normal
position.