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User’s Manual
Regulatory model: FF-1901B/ FF-1902B
Avision Inc.

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Trademarks
Microsoft is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
Energy Star®is a registered trademark of the U.S. government.
IBM, IBM PC are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corp.
Other brands and product names herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Copyright
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language or computer language,
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic,
optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Avision Inc.
Material scanned by this product may be protected by
governmental laws and other regulations, such as copyright
laws, the customer is solely responsible for complying with all
such laws and regulations.
Warranty
The information contained in this document is subject to
change without notice.
Avision makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this
material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties
of fitness for a particular purpose.
Avision shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the
furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance
information statement
Part 15
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 instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
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 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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European Union Regulatory Notice
Products bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU
Directives:
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC
EMC Directive 2014/30/EC
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS)
Directive 2011/65/EU
RED (Radio Equipment Directive) (2014/53/EC)
CE compliance of this product is valid if powered with the correct
CE-marked AC adapter provide by Avision.
This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN55022, EN55024,
safety requirements of EN 60950 and ROHS requirements of
EN50581.
*This machine is certified as Class 1 LED product.
*Note

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Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Union
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that the
product can not be disposed of with your other household waste.
Instead it should be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery
and recycling in an effort to protect human health and the
environment. Fore more information about where you can drop
off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local
city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Avision Inc. has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
System Requirements
CPU: Intel®Core™ 2 Duo or higher
Memory: 32 bit: 2 GB
64 bit: 4 GB
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM Drive
USB Port: USB port 3.1 Gen 1(compatible with USB
2.0/3.0)
Compatible
Operating
System:
Microsoft Windows XP(SP3), Windows Vista,
Windows 7, Windows 8 (32 bits/64 bits),
Windows 10 (32 bits/64 bits)

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Product Safety Guide
Please clearly read all these instructions, and follow all instructions
and warnings before installing and using the device.
The following indications are used in this document to obviate any
chance of accident or damage to you and/or the device.
WARNING Indicates potentially hazardous situations, which
if instructions are not followed, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if instructions are not followed, may
result in minor or moderate injury or damage to
property.
WARNING
Use only the AC power adapter that came with your device.
Using any other AC power adapter could cause fire, electrical
shock, or injury.
Use only the AC power cord and USB cable that came with your
device and avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking.
Using any other AC power cord and USB cable could cause fire,
electrical shock, or injury.
Do not place objects on top of the AC power cord, and do not
allow the AC power adapter or the AC power cord to be stepped
on or run over.
Place the device and its AC power adapter near an electrical
outlet where the AC power adapter can easily be unplugged.
If you use an extension cord with the device, make sure that
the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the
extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating.
Place the device close enough to the computer so that the
interface cable can easily reach between the device and the
computer.

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Do not place or store the device or its AC power adapter:
Outdoors
Near excessive dirt or dust, water, or heat sources
In locations subject to shocks, vibrations, high
temperature or humidity, direct sunlight, strong light
sources, or rapid changes in temperature or humidity
Do not use the device with wet hands.
Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the AC power
adapter, device, or device option by yourself, except as
specifically explained in the device's documentation. This could
cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.
Do not insert objects into any opening, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out components. Beware of
electrical shock hazards.
Unplug the device and the AC power adapter, and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
The AC power adapter or plug is damaged.
Liquid has entered the device or the AC power adapter.
Object has entered the device or the AC power adapter.
The device or the AC power adapter has been dropped,
or the case has been damaged.
The device or the AC power adapter does not operate
normally (i.e. appearance of smoke, strange smell, odd
noise, etc.), or exhibits a distinct change in performance
Unplug the device and the AC power adapter before cleaning.

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CAUTION:
Do not attempt to operate the battery in temperature
outside the range of -20°~60° C. If so, this may cause
cracking, rupturing, bursting, emission of flame or expulsion
of molten metal to the outside of the equipment enclosure.
Note the the operating temperature for the battery is from -
20° to 60° C and the operating temperature for the product
is from 10° to 35° C.
Do not locate the device on rackety or aslope tables. Do not
locate the device on unstable surface. The device may fall
down and this may result in injury.
Do not place heavy objects on the unit. It may cause
unbalance and the device may fall down. This may result in
injury.
Store the AC Power cord/USB cable bundled out of the reach of
children to avoid the risk of injury.
Keep plastic bags bundled out of the reach of children or throw
them away to avoid the danger of suffocation.
If you are not going to use the device for a long period, unplug
the AC power adapter from the electrical outlet.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the
following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained
between the antenna and users.
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any
other transmitter or antenna.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between
the radiator & your body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact
to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.
IC Notice:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference and
2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the
specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Règlementd’ Industry Canada
Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux
conditions:
(1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et.
(2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris
les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce
périphérique.
Wired (Ethernet) and Wireless (Wi-Fi) Networks:
The availability of these features varies according to your
product model.

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the high speed
document image scanner. With this scanner, you can you
scan your multi-page documents from the auto document
feeder at a rated speed to increase your efficiency.
Before you install and operate the new scanner, please take a
few minutes to read through this manual. It provides proper
instructions for you to unpack, install, operate and maintain
the scanner.
1.1 Package Items
The following figure indicates the package contents. Please
check all the items against your checklist. If you do not
receive all the items, please contact your authorized local
dealer immediately.

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1. Scanner Main Unit
2. Quick Guide/CD
3. *Ethernet Cable
4. USB Cable
5. Power Adapter & Power Cord
6. Calibration Sheet (for FF-1901B only)
Note:
1. Only use the AC adapter DA-48M24 by APD included in the
machine. Using other AC adapters may damage the machine
and void the warranty.
2. Please unpack the packing carefully, and check the contents
against the checklist. If any items are missing or damaged,
please contact your dealer immediately.
3. To access more service supports, visit www.avision.com to
register your Avision’s product.
4. *: Availability varies due to scanner model.
2
4
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3 *

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1.2 Front View
Part Name Description
Extension Can be pulled out and adjusted to the
size of the document being scanned.
Paper Width
Switch Slide it up or down to fit your paper size.
ADF Paper Tray Load the document onto this part
when scanning document.
Paper Guides Adjusts to the width of the documents
to prevent skewing of the scanned
pages.
Operation Panel
LCD screen:
Shows a number indicating a scan-to
destination via the Up/Down buttons.
The Power Button:
Press to turn on the power.
The Scan Button:
Press to start a scan.
The Cancel Button:
Press to cancel a scanning job during
operation.
Extension
Paper Guide
Paper Stopper
Power Button
Paper Guide
ADF
Paper Tray
LCD Screen with
Up/Down Buttons
Cancel Button
Scan Button
Paper Width Switch

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Document
Cover Open it to place the document on the glass platen.
Paper Stopper Adjust to the length of the documents
to prevent them from falling apart.
1.3 Rear View
Item Description
LAN Port Used to connect to network.
Power Jack Connect the AC adapter to the scanner.
USB Port Connect to your computer.
Kensington
Security Slot
Attach to a lock to secure the scanner.
LAN Port
Power Jack
USB Port
Security Slot

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1.4 Control Panel
Item Description
Display the scanning and error status.
Display using TWAIN or Button Manager V2 and
its function.
Used to scroll up and down to select your function
button via the software application - Button
Manager V2.
Press to start a scan via the software application -
Button Manager V2.
Press to cancel a scanning job during operation.
Press to return to the home screen.
Press to turn on the power.
Long press to turn off the power.
Press 2 seconds to turn on or off the Wi-Fi
connection.
Turn solidly on in blue to indicate Wi-Fi
connection is ready.
Wired (Ethernet) and Wireless (Wi-Fi) Networks:
The availability of these features varies according to your
product model.

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1.5 LCD Display
After installing the scanner driver and connecting the scanner to
your computer, the following LCD display will be prompted:
Refer to chapter 4 – Using Avision Properties Dialog Box on how
to start a scan with TWAIN user interface.
After installing scanner driver, Button Manager software
application, and connecting the scanner to your computer, the
following LCD display will be prompted:
Refer to chapter 6 – Using the Button on how to press the
button to complete a scan.
Indicates current
scan settings
Indicates using
TWAIN to start
a scan
Indicates the
Scan Count
0
Indicates
Button Name
of Button
Manager
0
iScan
Indicates
Function # of
Button Mana
g
er
Indicates current
scan settings
Indicates the
Scan Count

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Status Bar
Icon Name LED Light Color/Status Indication
Wi-Fi Mode
Successful
Connection
No Display No Wi-Fi USB dongle
Ethernet
Mode
Successful
Connection
No Display No connection of the
wired network cable.
Auto
Document
Feeder
Mode
A green icon indicates
there is paper in the
Auto Document
Feeder.
A white icon indicates
no paper in Auto
Document Feeder.

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1.6 Removable Parts
ADF Roller
Reverse Roller

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2. Scanner Installation
2.1 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.
Be sure to use the proper AC power source.
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.

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2.2 Connecting to Power
Before connecting, make sure the power switch is off.
Plug the small end of the power adaptor into the power jack of
your scanner. Insert the other end to an appropriate power
outlet.
2.3 Turning on the Power
Press the Power Switch button on the front panel, the Power
LED will flash. When it is finished and ready to scan, the LED
indicator will stop flashing and become steadily on. To turn
off the scanner, press the Power Switch button for about 3
seconds, the Power LED will be off.

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2.4 Installing the Scanner Driver
Note:
1. To ensure your computer can identify the USB scanner,
please install scanner driver first before connecting the
scanner to your computer.
2. The scanner driver contains TWAIN, ISIS and WIA driver.
After the installation of scanner driver is completed, this
scanner allows you to scan via a TWAIN, ISIS, or a WIA
interface. Start your TWAIN-compliant image editing
software application to select a TWAIN or WIA user
interface or your ISIS software to select an ISIS user
interface. You may also launch Microsoft’s Scanner and
Camera Wizard to scan via a WIA user interface.
1. Place the supplied CD-ROM onto your CD-ROM drive.
2. The software installation graphic appears. If not, run
“setup.exe”.