Doxie DX250 User manual

Model:DX250
UserManual

Table of Contents i
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Read This First ...................................................1
Important safety instructions ......................................1
Disclaimer ...........................................................2
Copyright ............................................................2
Notes about copyrighted materials .............................3
Disposal of this product..............................................3
Package Contents ...............................................3
Introduction ........................................................5
Scanner Diagram ........................................................5
Front View..................................................................... 5
Rear View...................................................................... 6
Indicator Lights ..........................................................7
Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types.....................8
Orientation of the Original and Scanned Image.........9
Using the Scanner...............................................10
Preparation and Initial Setup ......................................10
Power on the Scanner .................................................11
Set the Scanning Resolution.......................................11
Using the Plastic Sheath .............................................12
Scan an Original .........................................................13
Automatic Image Cropping ........................................15
Connecting the Scanner to a Computer......................16
System Requirements .................................................... 16
More Information .......................................................18
File naming and storage rules........................................ 18
Supported Memory Card Types .................................... 18
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Care and Maintenance ...................................... 19
Cleaning the Scanner..................................................19
Cleaning the Outer Casing ............................................ 19
Cleaning the Image Sensor ........................................... 19
Calibrating the Scanner ..............................................20
Storing the Scanner ....................................................21
Battery maintenance ...................................................21
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting 22
Specifications...................................................... 24

Read This First 1
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Read This First
Please read the following important safety instructions carefully
before using this scanner. Failure to observe these instructions may
result in personal injuries or damages to the scanner.
Important safety instructions
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using the
scanner. This will reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury.
Do not place this scanner under direct sunlight or near heat
sources, such as in a closed car under sunlight or near a
stove. The outer casing of this device may become
deformed and the sophisticated sensors inside may become
damaged due to excessive heat.
Do not use this device near water, in the rain or allow any
liquid to get inside this device. Water and moisture may
cause short-circuit to the electronic components and lead
to malfunctions.
Do not use this device in dusty environments. Dust grains
may cover this device and scratch the original. Do not scan
originals that are contaminated by dusts or other particles.
Do not use this device near strong electromagnetic
sources, such as a microwave oven or television. The
electromagnetic interference may cause this device to
malfunction.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this device. There
are no user serviceable parts inside this device, and
unauthorized modifications will void your warranty.
Do not drop or apply shock/vibration to this device. Strong
impacts may damage the components inside.

Disclaimer2
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Disclaimer
This company makes no representations or warranties, either
expressed or implied, with respect to the contents of this
publication. This company reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents
thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or
changes.
Copyright
Copyright this company. 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 this company. Brand names, product names
and trademarks used in this publication are the properties of their
respective owners.
Do not insert objects other than compatible memory cards
into the memory card slot of this device. The metal
contacts inside the slot can easily become damaged by
foreign objects.
This scanner contains a rechargeable built-in Li-Polymer
battery. The battery should only be charged via the USB
connection to a PC. If the battery needs replacement, the
operation should only be performed by an authorized and
qualified serviceperson. Do not attempt to replace the
battery by yourself.
The USB port on this device is designed solely for
connecting to the USB cable. Do not insert any other
objects into this port.
If there are strange odors or heat emitting from this device
or any signs of malfunction, turn this device off
immediately and contact your dealer for inspection or
service.

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Notes about copyrighted materials
Avoid scanning and re-distributing copyrighted originals and images
or those of unknown sources. Doing so may violate your local
copyright laws and related regulations. This company cannot be
made liable for the losses that may result from breaching the laws
described above.
Disposal of this product
To help protect the environment, dispose of this scanner properly
according to your local regulations regarding the disposal of waste
products.
Package Contents
Check the package for the following items. If there are any items
missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase
immediately.
• Scanner x 1 • Calibration card x 1 • USB cable x 1
• Quick start guide x 1 • Sensor cleaning swab x 1
• Plastic sheath x 1

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Introduction 5
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Introduction
Scanner Diagram
No. Name Function/description
Power button
• Press to power on the scanner.
• When scanner power is on, press and release to
change scanning resolution.
• Press and hold for one second to power off the
scanner.
• When the original jams in the feeding slot ,
press to back it out from the scanner.
Power indicator Indicates the power status of the scanner. Refer to
"Indicator Lights" on page 7.
Status/Card
indicator
Indicates the operating status of the scanner and
memory card. Refer to "Indicator Lights" on page 7.
Paper guide slide Slide the guide to adjust for smaller originals to
ensure the proper alignment.
Feeding slot Insert an original into this slot to begin scanning.
Orientation mark Indicates the correct original orientation for
scanning.
Mini USB socket For connecting to a computer via a USB cable.
Front View
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Rear View
No. Name Function/description
USB socket For connecting a USB flash drive.
Output slot The scanned original comes out from this slot.
SD/xD/MMC/
MS card slot
Accepts the following types of memory cards:
SD, xD, MMC and MS. Refer to "Supported
Memory Card Types" on page 18 for details.
1
2
3
No. Name Function/description
Reset button
In case there is no response from the scanner,
insert a pointed object into this hole to trigger the
reset button and reset the scanner.
Bottom View
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Indicator Lights
Please see below for the indicator lighting patterns and the functions
they represent.
(color)
The battery is fully charged (when scanner
power is on and connected to a computer) and
is ready for use; the scanning resolution
setting is indicated by color:
• Green - 300dpi (default setting)
• Orange - 600dpi.
(green) (color)
Scanning current original; color indicates
current resolution setting:
• Green = 300dpi
• Orange = 600dpi
(orange) (color)
The battery is being charged when scanner
power is on.
(orange)
The battery is being charged when scanner
power is off.
(orange) (color) The battery power is low.
• The scanner is powered off.
• The battery is fully charged (when scanner
power is off and connected to a computer).
(green) (color)
• Initializing system and memory card. Please
wait until the initialization process is
complete before using the scanner.
• Busy scanning and storing image file. Please
wait until the process is complete before
scanning another original.
Power Status/card
: Blinking slowly
: Blinking rapidly
: Steadily on
: Off
Indicator lighting patterns and the functions they represent

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Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types
This scanner is designed to obtain the best scanning results with the
following types of originals:
• Photos (From 3" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7" up to A4/Letter size)
• Business cards (Standard 3.5" x 2" (8.9 x 5 cm) or larger)
Do not use the following types of originals for scanning. Otherwise
the scanner will malfunction or cause the original to jam in the slot.
• Originals thicker than 1.0mm
• Originals with either side shorter than 55mm
• Originals with lots of black or dark colors
• Originals with dark colors surrounding the edges
• Printed images (pictures on newspapers, magazines, etc.)
• Soft and thin materials (thin paper, cloth, etc.)
• Originals that exceed the following acceptable size:
(green) (color)
• Paper jam. Press the Power button. The
scanner will back out the original so you can
remove the jammed original from the
Feeding slot.
• Calibration error. Please contact your
nearest service center for help.
(color)
No memory card, card full (free space below
10MB), card error, card locked or the file
system is not supported. Remove files from
the card to free up space, unlock the card if it
is locked, or try another card.
(orange) (color)
The battery power is extremely low, and the
scanner will power off automatically in 5
seconds. Charge the battery immediately.
Length: 12 inches (304.8mm)
Width: 8.5 inches (216mm)

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Orientation of the Original and Scanned Image
Refer to the illustrations below for the relationship between the
orientation of the original when scanning and that of the scanned
image when displayed on the computer screen.
NOTE: Scanning the same original in different orientations
may produce scanned images that look slightly different in
color tones and brightness. This is not a malfunction.
Scanner
Original
Scanned
image when
displayed
on-screen
Scanner
Original

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Using the Scanner
Preparation and Initial Setup
1. Connect the mini end of the USB cable
(included with scanner) to the Mini USB
socket on the scanner.
2. Power on your computer, and then connect
the large end of the USB cable to a USB
port on your computer to start charging the
built-in battery of the scanner.
After the battery is fully charged,
disconnect the scanner from the computer.
NOTE: It takes approximately 3 to 4
hours to fully charge the scanner’s
battery. See "Indicator Lights" on page 7
to identify the charging status.
3. Insert an unlocked (writable) memory card
into the memory card slot, or a USB flash
drive into the USB port on the scanner.
NOTE:
• You can also use this scanner without a
memory card or USB storage device. The
scanner has a built-in 512MB memory.
• If a USB flash drive and a memory card
are both inserted, the scanner will take the
following priority when saving the scanned
images:
USB flash drive > Memory card > Built-in
memory
• The scanner only accepts memory cards
in FAT16 or FAT32 format. NTFS and
other file systems are not supported.
• See "Supported Memory Card Types" on
page 18 for all supported memory card
types.

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Power on the Scanner
Set the Scanning Resolution
The scanning resolution is measured in dpi (dots per inch). The
higher the dpi, the more details on the original will be captured by
the scanner and produce a higher quality scanned image. However, a
higher dpi will also result in a larger image size and occupy more
space on the memory card.
1. Press the Power button. The Power and
Status/Card indicators blink.
NOTE: For more information on the
indicator lights, refer to "Indicator
Lights" on page 7.
2. Wait until the Power indicator stops
blinking and then goes off. The Status/Card
indicator will stay on steady, indicating that
the scanner is ready.
NOTE: Do not insert any original into
the feeding slot when the Power
indicator is blinking; the original will
not be scanned.
To change the scanning resolution, press and
release the Power button. The scanning
resolution changes by each press of the button,
and the color of the Status/Card indicator will
also change according to the resolution
selected:
• Green: 300dpi (normal mode, default setting)
• Orange: 600dpi (fine mode)

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Using the Plastic Sheath
Always use the clear plastic sheath (included) when scanning photos
to ensure the best scanning results. The sheath helps eliminate the
possibility of de-focusing due to the uneven surface of curled
photos.
NOTE:
• Keeping the original flat and level when feeding prevents
possible jamming.
• Keep originals free from finger prints, oil, dirt, and dust for
optimum scanned image quality.
• Remove photos from the plastic sheath after scanning to
prevent the sheath from sticking to the photos over time.
• If the plastic sheaths are not in use, store them in a safe place
and keep them protected from accumulating dust.
1. Insert the photo into
the plastic sheath as
shown.
2. Adjust the paper guide
lever so that the plastic
sheath aligns against
the left side of the feed
slot, and then insert the
plastic sheath (with the
folded side first) into
the feed slot flat and
level as shown.
Fuzzy areas that result
from the uneven surface
of the curled photo
Curled photo
Insert the
folded side
first
Adjust the paper guide lever

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Scan an Original
1. With the side to be scanned facing upward
and in correct orientation (refer to
"Orientation of the Original and Scanned
Image" on page 9), place one edge of the
original on the scanner and adjust the paper
guide slide so that the original aligns
against the left side of the feeding slot.
CAUTION: Do not scan glossy
photos in humid environments
(humidity higher than 70% RH).
Otherwise the surface of the photo
will become sticky and cause the
scanner to jam.
2. Insert the original into the feeding slot. The
original will be fed through the slot and
scanned automatically. The Power indicator
blinks while scanning.
NOTE: To prevent poor image quality,
reserve adequate space behind the
scanner for the photo to complete the
scan feeds.
3. When scanning is completed, the Power and
Status/Card indicator lights will keep
blinking momentarily, indicating that the
scanner is processing the image and storing
the file onto the memory card. Wait until
the indicator lights stop blinking before
inserting and scanning the next original.
CAUTION:
Insert only one original at a time.
Insert the next original only when the
previous one is done. Otherwise the
scanner may malfunction.
Align left

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NOTE:
• Always place the scanner on a flat surface for scanning. Do not
hold the scanner while scanning.
• Do not remove the memory card or USB flash drive (if
connected) while the indicators are blinking.
• This scanner is not guaranteed to compatible with all USB flash
drives on the market.
• A fully charged battery can sustain up to 100 scans of A4/Letter
size plain paper at 300dpi. This is a factory test value for your
reference, and actual battery performance may vary.
• This scanner only supports output images in JPEG (.jpg) format,
and the date/ time attribute will not be added.
• For more information on how this scanner stores the scanned
image files on the memory card, refer to "File naming and
storage rules" on page 18.
• If the memory space is near full (lower than 10MB), the Status/
Card indicator blinks (refer to "Indicator Lights" on page 7). Use
another card or delete some files on it if necessary.
4. To power down the scanner after all
originals are scanned, press and hold the
Power button for one second. The power
indicator will blink and then go off.
NOTE: The scanner will automatically
power off if it is left idle for 5 minutes (if
not connected to a computer).

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Automatic Image Cropping
This scanner has a built-in cropping function that detects and crops
dark edges of an original during the scan process. See the illustration
below.
NOTE: When scanning darker originals (for example, a photo
of the night sky), over-cropping may occur. Please insert the
original in a different direction (orientation) and try again.
Original Scanned image
Scanning direction B
A C
D
Scanning resolution Cropping size (as measured on the original)
A B C D
300dpi/600dpi (when the
original’s size is larger
than 5" x 7")
3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm
300dpi/600dpi (when the
original’s size is smaller
than 5" x 7")
1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm
Original Scanned image
(over-cropped)

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Connecting the Scanner to a Computer
By connecting the scanner to a computer, you can access the
scanned images on the memory card, USB flash drive and scanner’s
internal memory directly, or use the scanner as a memory card
reader, so that you can freely copy, paste or delete files using the
computer.
System Requirements
• Operating system:
Windows: Windows XP, Vista, 7 or later versions (32-bit)
Macintosh: Mac OS 10.5, 10.6 or later versions
• USB port supported: USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
1. Connect the mini end of the USB cable
(included with scanner) to the Mini USB
socket on the scanner.
2. Power on your computer, and then connect
the large end of the USB cable to a USB
port on your computer.
3. Press the Power button. The Power and
Status/Card indicators blink.
NOTE: For more information on the
indicators, refer to "Indicator Lights"
on page 7.

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4. The scanner will be recognized by the computer as removable
disks. When the Status/Card indicator stops blinking, you are
ready to view or edit the files.
NOTE: Do not remove the memory card or USB flash drive
while the computer is accessing the files on them.
For Windows Vista Users
When the computer recognizes the scanner, with an inserted SD
card or USB flash drive, a pop-up “AutoPlay” window will
appear. To view photos on the computer while scanning, change
Windows Explorer’s setting as follows:
1. Check the Always do this for pictures checkbox.
2. Select Open folder to view files option.
For Windows XP Users
When the computer recognizes the scanner with an inserted SD
card or USB flash drive, a pop-up window will appear. To view
photos on the computer while scanning, change Windows
Explorer’s setting as follows:
1. Select Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer.
2. Select the Always do the selected action checkbox.
For Macintosh Users
When the computer recognizes the scanner with an inserted SD
card or USB flash drive, the volume icon will appear on the
desktop. To view the contents, double-click the icon to open a
Finder’s window.
5. To safely disconnect the scanner from the computer:
For Windows Users
a. On Windows System Tray, click the hardware removal icon as
indicated below.
b. Click to select the Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device
option that appears.
c. When the following message displays on-screen, you can
safely unplug the scanner from your computer.
Hardware removal icon