Brother DSMOBILE 600 User manual

DSmobile 600
Scanner
User’s Guide

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Trademarks
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Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista®is either a registered trademark or
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is the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
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All other trademarks are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners in the United
States and other countries.

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Product Safety Guide
Symbols and conventions used in this documentation
Warning WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injuries.
Caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injuries.
Important Important indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in damage to property or loss of product functionality.
Hazard notice: “Be careful.”
Restricted conduct.
Proper conduct: “What you have to do.”
Warning
Store the USB cable bundled out of the reach of children. This may result in injury.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit. This may result in a fire, electric shock, or device failure.
Contact the store where this unit was purchased to inspect, adjust, and repair the internal
components of the unit. (There will be a charge for repairs even when conducted within the
warranty period if the unit fails due to the disassembly or modifications by the customer.)
Do not use the device in abnormal conditions, i.e. appearance of smoke, strange smell, odd
noise, etc. This may result in a fire, burns, or device failure. Turn the power switch off
immediately, remove the USB cable from the outlet. Contact the store where this unit was
purchased.
In the event that foreign material enters the unit, turn the power switch off immediately, remove
the USB cable. Contact the store where this unit was purchased. This may result in a fire,
electric shock, or device failure.
Do not spill drinks, i.e. coffee, juice, etc., or water on the device. Do not use the device in places
where water may splash the device. This may result in igniting a fire, electric shock, or device
failure. In such a event turn the power switch off immediately, remove the USB cable from the
outlet. Contact the store where this unit was purchased.
Keep plastic bags bundled out of the reach of children or throw them away to avoid the
danger of suffocation.
In the event that lightening strikes, do not touch the unit for fear of electric shock.
Do not place near open flames or heater. This may result in a fire or device failure.

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Caution
Strong jolts, i.e. drop, being stepped on, etc., may damage the unit. This may result in injury. In
the event that the unit is damaged, turn the power switch off immediately, remove the USB
cable from the outlet. Contact the store where this unit was purchased.
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.
Do not use an organic solvent, i.e. flammable gas, alcohol, etc., when cleaning the device. Do
not use them near the device. This may result in a fire or device failure.
Be cautious when you handle paper. Edges of paper may cut your hands.
Important
Do not leave the device at places exposed to direct sunlight and places near open flames or
heater with extremely high or low temperature. Do not use and store the device in locations of
much humidity and dust.
Do not conduct any operations not instructed in this guide. This may result in injury or device
failure.
Do not use an organic solvents, i.e. paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc., when cleaning the
unit. This may damage the finish on the surface or may peel the paint resulting in damage.
Wipe away any dirt on the unit using a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use any USB cables except the USB cable bundled.
Do not use the device in locations where temperature changes are extreme. The resulting
condensation may result in device failure or malfunction. In the event of condensation, use only
after drying the device naturally.

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Product Warranty Information
Brother™ One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service Scanner
(USA Only)
Who is covered:
This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given only to the original end-use/retail purchaser (referred to in
this warranty as “Original Purchaser”) of the accompanying Scanner, consumables and accessories
(collectively referred to in this warranty as “this Scanner”).
If you purchased a Scanner from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United
States or if the Scanner was used (including but not limited to floor models or refurbished Scanners by
someone other than Brother), prior to your purchase you are not the Original Purchaser and the
Scanner that you purchased is not covered by this warranty.
What is covered:
This Scanner includes a Scanner and may include Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable
and Accessory Items may include but are not limited to USB Cable, photo sleeves, calibration sheets
and cleaning sheets.
Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Scanner and the accompanying
Consumable and Accessory Items will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used
under normal conditions.
This warranty applies only to Scanners purchased and used in the United States. For Scanners
purchased in, but used outside, the United States, this warranty covers only warranty service within
the United States (and does not include shipping outside the United States).
What is the length of the Warranty Periods:
Scanner: one year from the original purchase date.
Accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items: 90 days from the original purchase date or the
rated life of consumable, whichever comes first.
What is NOT covered:
This warranty does not cover:
1 Physical damage to this Scanner;
2 Damage caused by improper installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or accident
(including but not limited to transporting this Scanner without the proper preparation and/or packaging);
3Damage caused by another device or software used with this Scanner (including but not limited to
damage resulting from use of non Brother™-brand parts and Consumable and Accessory Items);
4 Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with a rated life;
5 Problems arising from other than defects in materials or workmanship.
6 Normal Periodic Maintenance Items beyond the rated life, such as Separation Pad and Pick-up
Roller if beyond the rated life.
This limited warranty is VOID if this Scanner has been altered or modified in any way (including but not limited to
attempted warranty repair without authorization from Brother and/or alteration/removal of the serial number).

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What to do if you think your Scanner is eligible for warranty service:
Report your issue to our Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) within the applicable
warranty period. Supply Brother with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Scanner was purchased
within the U.S.
What Brother will ask you to do:
After contacting Brother you will be required to send the Scanner properly packaged, freight prepaid, to Brother
together with a photocopy of your bill of sale. Brother will provide a Return Authorization Number (i.e RA#) that
must be written on the outside of the carton that contains your Scanner and instruction to where you
should return your Scanner. You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing the Scanner, and
insurance (if you desire). You are also responsible for loss or damage to this Scanner in shipping.
What Brother will do:
If the problem reported concerning your Scanner and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is
covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to Brother within the applicable warranty period,
Brother will repair or replace the Scanner and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at no charge to
you for parts or labor. The decision as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying
Consumable and Accessory Items is made by Brother in its sole discretion. Brother reserves the right to supply a
refurbished or remanufactured replacement Scanner and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items and
use refurbished parts provided such replacement Scanners conform to the manufacturer’s specifications for new
Scanner/parts. The repaired or replacement Scanner and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items
will be returned to you freight prepaid.
If the Scanner and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items are not covered by this warranty (either
stage), you will be charged for shipping the Scanner and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items
back to you and charged for any service and/or replacement parts/Scanners at Brother’s then current rates.
The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and exclusive remedies under this warranty.
What happens when Brother elects to replace your Scanner:
Brother will send to you a replacement Scanner shipped for receipt within two business days, with the
understanding that you will, after receipt of the replacement Scanner, supply the required proof of purchase
information, together with the Scanner that Brother agreed to replace. You are then expected to pack the Scanner
that Brother agreed to replace in the package from the replacement Scanner and return it to Brother using the
pre-paid freight bill supplied by Brother in accordance with the instructions provided by Brother. The replacement
Scanner you receive (even if refurbished or remanufactured) will be covered for the balance of the limited warranty
period remaining on the original Scanner, plus an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the replacement Scanner
that is sent to you and your original Scanner shall become the property of Brother. Since you will be in
possession of two machines, Brother will require that you provide a valid major credit card number. Brother will
issue a hold against the credit card account number that you provide until Brother receives your original Scanner
and determines that your original Scanner is entitled to warranty coverage. Your credit card will be charged up to
the cost of a new Scanner only if: (i) you do not return your original Scanner to Brother within five (5) business days;
(ii) the problems with your original Scanner are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging
instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the Scanner; or (iv) the warranty period on your original
Scanner has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale). Retain
your original Accessory Items and a copy of the return freight bill, signed by the courier.

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Limitations:
Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of
this Scanner. Except for the repair or replacement as described above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct,
indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER
EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION, DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND ALL
WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED.
This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for this Scanner. It is the final
expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother’s obligations to you. It replaces all other
agreements and understandings that you may have with Brother or its representatives.
This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to
state.
This Limited Warranty (and Brother’s obligation to you) may not be changed in any way unless you
and Brother sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to this Scanner and your bill of sale
date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3) agree to make that change.
Important: We recommend that you keep all original packing materials, in the event that you ship this
Scanner.
© 2012 Brother International Corporation

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Customer Service (USA only)
FREE INFORMATION BY E-MAIL & WEB
Visit our Web site at http://www.brother-usa.com. Search for the “DSmobile 600” scanners where you can
access:
Features, Specifications, and Compatibility (Windows®& Mac®)
FAQs
Warranty information
Brochures
Manuals
Product Software download information.
CUSTOMER SERVICE (USA only)
Brother recommends that you go to http://www.brother-usa.com, click on “Support-Contact Customer
Service”, and use the web contact form to send your question to Customer Service. Either method will send
your request immediately to customer service personnel.
Telephone Contact: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)
World Wide Web: www.brother-usa.com
Supplies and Accessories: www.brothermall.com or 1-888-879-3232
Product Registration: www.registermybrother.com
View Our Privacy Policy: www.registermybrother.com

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What’s Included with This Package
User Manual
(Printable from DVD only)
Installation DVD
Plastic Feeding Sheets (2)
Kit Contents List
USB Cable (6ft.)
Cleaning Sheet
Calibration Sheets (2)
Product Registration Card
Soft Carrying Bag Regulatory Compliance Statement Sheet
Model DS600
DSmobile®600 Scanner

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Welcome — Introduction to Your DSmobile®Scanner
Congratulations on purchasing a DSmobile 600 document scanner!
We have designed this product to provide you with a simple but effective tool to capture, manage, and archive
documents of many types. We encourage you to read this User’s Guide carefully.
Your DSmobile 600 scanner Installation DVD comes with WHQL certified and/or tested drivers for
Windows®7, Windows Vista®and Windows®XP operating systems. The Windows®7 and Windows
Vista®drivers work with both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. This product features TWAIN 1.9 compatible
and Windows®Imaging Acquisition (WIA) drivers that will work with any of your TWAIN/WIA-compliant
imaging applications. These TWAIN/WIA drivers are automatically installed for the DSmobile 600 when you
load the Windows®drivers. If you experience any difficulty with any of these drivers, please check our website
http://www.brother.com to verify that you are using the latest version.
For your convenience, a version of PageManager®is included on the Installation DVD. This software program
allows you to scan and organize your digital files with the ability to view, edit, send, and save them. It will also
output various selectable file formats. Note that DSmobileSCAN II software outputs Adobe®PDF files as well
as .JPG and .TIF files. Please follow the on-screen instructions. For help with how to use this software, please
use the help facility within PageManager®.
Scanning using Apple®Mac OS®X is supported by a Mac®TWAIN driver using the “Image Capture” software
provided on the Macintosh®. This driver is included in the software DVD but must be manually installed. You
can also download the DSmobile 600 Mac OS®X driver from http://www.brother.com.
In the event that you have previously installed a driver for the DS600 (Windows: Ver B1.2.13 or below,
Macintosh: Ver B1.2.4 or below) and DSmobileSCANII (Ver 2.0.12 or below), your new scanner may not be
compatible with this driver and software. Brother recommends installing the latest driver and software from
the DVD that came with your scanner or download it from the web at http://solutions.brother.com.

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Table of Contents
1Windows®Operation 1
INSTALLING SOFTWARE ...................................................................................................................... 1
Driver Installation ............................................................................................................................... 1
DSmobileSCAN II Installation ............................................................................................................ 4
PageManager®9 Installation (For Windows®) .................................................................................. 5
Viewing, Printing, Saving the User’s Guide ....................................................................................... 5
Adobe®Reader®Installation ............................................................................................................. 6
UN-INSTALLING SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................ 7
INSTALLING HARDWARE ...................................................................................................................... 8
CALIBRATION ......................................................................................................................................... 9
USING YOUR SCANNER ..................................................................................................................... 11
SETTING A DEFAULT PROGRAM ....................................................................................................... 12
CHANGING PROGRAMS ..................................................................................................................... 13
CLEANING THE SCANNER .................................................................................................................. 14
2Mac OS®X Operation 17
SETTING ADMINISTRATOR PRIVILEGES .......................................................................................... 17
INSTALLING SOFTWARE .................................................................................................................... 18
PageManager®9 Installation (For Mac OS®X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6 and v10.7) .............................. 19
UN-INSTALLING SOFTWARE .............................................................................................................. 20
INSTALLING HARDWARE .................................................................................................................... 20
CALIBRATION ....................................................................................................................................... 21
Calibrating your DSmobile 600 Scanner using “Image Capture” ..................................................... 21
Lion®(Mac OS®X v10.7) ........................................................................................................... 22
Snow Leopard®(Mac OS®X v10.6) ........................................................................................... 22
Leopard®(Mac OS®X v10.5) ..................................................................................................... 22
Tiger®(Mac OS®X v10.4) .......................................................................................................... 25
Panther®(Mac OS®X v10.3) ..................................................................................................... 27
3 Using Scanning Software 28
DSmobileSCAN II (Windows®Only) ...................................................................................................... 28
Using DSmobileSCAN II as Your Default ........................................................................................ 28
A Note about Document Names ...................................................................................................... 29
Using DSmobileSCAN II Icon on Your Desktop .............................................................................. 29
TWAIN (FOR WINDOWS®) ................................................................................................................... 30
PageManager®9 (For Windows®) ......................................................................................................... 32
Initial Setup with PageManager®9 .................................................................................................. 32
Selecting Scanning Source ............................................................................................................. 32
Performing Scanner Calibration ...................................................................................................... 33
PageManager®9 (For Mac OS®X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6 and v10.7) ....................................................... 34
Initial Setup with PageManager®9 .................................................................................................. 34
Selecting Scanning Source ............................................................................................................. 34
Performing Scanner Calibration ...................................................................................................... 35
Technical support (For PageManager®and BizCard®) ......................................................................... 37

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4 Specifications 38
5 Tips & Cautions 39

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Windows®Operation
FOR BEST RESULTS, PLEASE INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE INCLUDED INSTALLATION DVD
PROVIDED BEFORE PLUGGING IN YOUR SCANNER.
Note
As a precaution, a RED warning label has been placed on the USB cable to remind you to install the
Installation DVD first. Please remove this warning label prior to plugging in the scanner cable after you
have installed the software.
INSTALLING SOFTWARE
Driver Installation
aInsert the Installation DVD that came with your DSmobile 600 scanner into your computer.
The Autoplay window will be displayed, select “Run setup.exe”.
When the User Account Control window is displayed, choose “Yes”.
If the installation does not start automatically, please go to My Computer (Computer), and then double-
click the DVD icon.
If this installation program does not begin, then double-click the start.exe icon.
bThe installation program should begin automatically.
Select your language, then click on “Install Scanner Driver.”

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The following screen will be displayed. Click “Next”.
cRead the End User License Agreement, click the acceptance box, and click “Next”.
dSelect “Complete” (recommended) or “Custom”.