Microtek ArtixScanDI 2125c User manual

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ArtixScanDI 2125c
User's Manual
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Preface
Copyright
Copyright © 2016, Microtek International, Inc., all rights reserved. This document
may not be reproduced or copied in any way, stored electronically, or translated
into any language, without the permission of Microtek International, Inc.
Trademarks
Microtek, ScanMaker, ArtixScan, ScanWizard and ColoRescue are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Microtek International, Inc. All other trademarks or
registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Specications,
software and hardware bundles are subject to change without notice. Not
responsible for typographical errors.
Disclaimer
The contents of this manual have been checked carefully for accuracy, and every
effort has been made to ensure that there are no errors. However, Microtek
makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of the contents of this document and
reserves the right to make changes to the contents without prior warning.
I49-005054 A
June 2016
Microtek International, Inc.
No. 6, Industry East Road 3, Science Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30075, Taiwan
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], http://www.microtek.com

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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment (Model: MRS-600ADF) 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 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.
NOTE: A shielded Hi-Speed USB interface cable with ferrite core installed on the
scanner connector end must be used with this equipment.
Caution: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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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Safety Precautions
Before using your scanner, read the following safety guides carefully, which
detail the proper operation of the scanner and its accessories to prevent injuries
or damage to users or equipment.
Power Source and AC Power Cord:
• Use a power source only with a power rating specied on the marking label.
• Insert the plug completely into the outlet, as a loose connection may cause
arcing and result in re.
• Place and route the power supply cord such that it is not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to the cord near the power plugs, convenience receptacles, and at
the point where it exits from the outlet.
• When the scanner is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet.
Moving and Storing the Scanner:
• Do not place the scanner on any slippery, slanted, or unstable surface. The
product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to people as well as serious
damage to the product.
• Do not use this scanner near water. Never spill liquid of any kinds on the
product, or it may result in electric shock or other hazards.
• This scanner should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that produce
heat.
Service:
• When you need a repair service, unplug the scanner from the power outlet
and consult qualied service personnel.
• When replacement parts are required, use replacement parts that are
specied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original parts.

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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................................2
FCC Compliance Statement ................................................................3
Safety Precautions ..............................................................................4
Knowing aboutYour Scanner...............................................................7
Features of the ArtixScan DI 2125c .................................................... 7
Installation Requirements ................................................................... 9
Taking a Closer Look ....................................................................... 10
Front/Back View ....................................................................... 10
Open View ............................................................................... 11
Initial Setup .......................................................................................12
Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents ................................................ 12
Step 2: Installing the Software.......................................................... 13
Step 3: Connecting the Scanner........................................................ 14
To the Power Adapter ............................................................... 14
To the Hi-Speed USB Cable ........................................................ 14
Positioning Documents .....................................................................15
To Load a Stack of Documents ......................................................... 15
To Load Cards ................................................................................ 16
Document Notices........................................................................... 16
Scanning Scenarios. .......................................................................... 17
Using ScanWizard DI ....................................................................... 17
Scanning Documents................................................................. 17
Scanning Documents with Barcodes ............................................ 21
Scanning Documents from an Application .................................... 23
Utilizing Scanned Documents ...........................................................24
Scanning for OCR ........................................................................... 24
Scanning for E-mail ......................................................................... 26
Scanning for Copying ...................................................................... 27
Scanning to Cloud........................................................................... 28
Scanning as Text-to-Speech (TTS) .................................................... 29

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Function Button.................................................................................31
Starting up the Scanner Button Settings Interface ............................... 32
Customizing the Function Button....................................................... 33
How the Function Button Works ...................................................... 34
Care and Cleaning .............................................................................35
Cleaning the Scanner Glass Surfaces ................................................. 35
Cleaning the Rollers......................................................................... 36
Maintenance ......................................................................................37
Replacing the Separation Roller Assembly .......................................... 37
Replacing the Feed Roller Assembly................................................... 39
Appendix ...........................................................................................41
Fixing Paper Jams ........................................................................... 41
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 42
Specications ................................................................................. 44

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Knowing about Your Scanner
The ArtixScan DI 2125c is a sheet-fed color document scanner with an built-
in automatic document feeder that can hold up to 20 sheets of papers for the
unattended volume scanning. It features 600 dpi optical resolution, 65-inch
(1651 mm) long document scanning support, and has a throughput run of 15
pages (simplex) or 30 images per minute (duplex) in color.
Features of the ArtixScan DI 2125c
The ArtixScan DI 2125c comes with several important features, including the
following:
• Portable, compact and convenient — With a perfect small size, the ArtixScan
DI 2125c reforms your imagination about a sheet-fed scanner. From the
ofce to the home, the coffee shop to the hotel, the ArtixScan DI 2125c
easily affords users portable and mobile opportunities for document capture
on the go.
• Superb ability to handle documents in versatile materials — ArtixScan
DI 2125c lets users easily digitize credit cards, business cards, bank
statements, legal documents, insurance papers, and medical records in just
seconds.
• Duplex scanning in a single pass— Allows to scan both sides of one sheet
in a single pass. With this feature, the scanner can handle up to 40 ipm in
grayscale/black & white and 30 ipm in color at 200 dpi.
• Automatic document feeder with card scanning — The automatic document
feeder can hold up to 20 sheets of papers (0.05" /1.25 mm thickness) at a
time, supporting dimensions from 3.15" x 2.1" (80 mm x 52 mm) to 8.5" x
65" (216 mm x 1651 mm).
• Energy-saving LED light source — Adopting LEDs as the light source, when
the scanner is detected by the system, there are no requirements for any
warm-up time before carrying out the scan, which boots your productivity
and reduces energy costs amazingly. With its stable performance, the image
quality will remain consistent even after used for a certain period of time.
• One programmable function button — The programmable function button
on the front panel provides you an intuitive and easy way to access scanner
functions.
• Hi-Speed USB port — Hi-Speed USB is capable of high data transfer rates of
up to 480 Mbit/sec, providing the high data transfer rate via the included Hi-
Speed USB cable.

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• New and Advanced Microtek ScanWizard DI software — ScanWizard DI
offers a host of features and image adjustment controls for scanning. Its
distinctive features include:
– Text Orientation Recognition — With this feature, ScanWizard DI enables
every scanned and saved les present in a readable direction based on
a specic OCR language selected. No more fuzzy editing software is
needed.
– Smart Threshold — This feature enables the software to specify the best
level for a threshold used in high-contrast and black-and-white images
automatically, improving the clearance and readability of black-and-white
documents.
– Combine Images — This feature enables the software to merge two
separate images as one united image. With this function, you do
not need other after-scan editing program to modify your scanned
documents.
– Remove Blank Page — With this feature, blank pages are automatically
detected and removed by the software when scanning a stack of
documents. This function is quite helpful especially when users are
scanning double-sided documents and some of the pages only have text
on the front side.
– Remove Punch Hole — With this feature, the software automatically
detects the location of the punch holes on the scanned documents and
lls them in white. This function works for most common hole puncher
standards.
– Save multiple images as a single le : This advanced feature allows
user to save multiple scanned images as a single le, depending on the
number of the scanned images that are dened for document archival.
– Auto-crop and auto-deskew : The auto-crop function automatically
detects the size of the original image, crops the full scan frame to t the
image, and removes unwanted black borders. The auto-deskew function
automatically corrects distorted images for proper alignment.
– Color dropout : Red, green and blue colors can be dropped out to allow
for clearer and more accurate forms processing with problematic color
documents number of the scanned images that are dened for document
archival.

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Installation Requirements
In order to use your ArtixScan DI 2125c, your computer must satisfy the
following system requirements:
• CD/DVD-ROM drive (for installing software)
• Color display with 24-bit color output capability
• 512 MB RAM or more
• Pentium IV PC or higher with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port
• Microsoft Windows XP, 7, 8, or 10

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No. Names of Parts Functions of Parts
1 Top cover Document Feed Tray
2 Programmable Function Button Allows users to customize the button to perform its
preferred functions via software settings.
3 ERROR Indicator (Red) Indicates if errors happen when the scanner is running.
4 READY Indicator (Green) Indicates the scanner is ready to scan.
5 Power Connector Connects the scanner to the power adapter.
6 Hi-Speed USB Port Connects the Hi-Seed USB (USB 2.0) cable to the
computer.
7 Feed Roller Assembly Used to feed documents into the feeder.
Taking a Closer Look
Front/Back View
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No. Names of Parts Functions of Parts
1 Tray Extender Used to extend the length of the Document Feed Tray.
2 Document Feed Tray Holds the documents to be fed into the feeder.
3 Guide Arm Slides to hold a stack of documents.
4 Scanner Cover The cover of the scanner.
5 Feed Roller Assembly Used to feed documents into the feeder.
6 Glass Surfaces The places where the CIS cartridges are stored.
7 Separation Roller Assembly Used to separate each sheet of documents when a
stack of documents are fed into the feeder.
8 Pick Rollers Used to pick up documents into the feeder.
9 Output Rollers Used to eject documents after scanning.
10 Card Tray Holds the card to be fed into the feeder.

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Initial Setup
After unpacking your scanner package, follow the steps in order for a quick and
easy installation process.
Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents
After unpacking your scanner package, please check for the major components
listed below.
Scanner
Hi-Speed USB cable
Power adapter
Software CDs/DVDs
F1
Error
Ready
Drivers & Software Upgrades
After you nish the installation of software, if you found that the installed drivers and software
cannot run your product or your computer system properly later, please go to the Microtek
Download Service site at ww7.microtek.com.tw/service.php to download and install any updates
you may require.
For additional information about Microtek products, please visit our website at www.microtek.com.

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Step 2: Installing the Software
Important: You must install all software before connecting your scanner.
Always close any open programs and turn off Anti-virus utilities before installing
software.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Place the Microtek Software CD/DVD into a drive.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to
install the driver and software.
NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer
screen does not come up
automatically, double-click the following
in succession: “My Computer”; the CD/
DVD-ROM icon; then cdsetup.exe to
start the installer program.
4. To install the software on the Microtek
Software CD/DVD, click each software
program in the order that it appears on
the screen to install, and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Click EXIT on the Microtek Software Installer screen when all the software
has been installed.
6. Restart your computer.
Drivers & Software Upgrades
After you nish the installation of software, if you found that the installed drivers and software
cannot run your product or your computer system properly later, please go to the Microtek
Download Service site at ww7.microtek.com.tw/service.php to download and install any updates
you may require.
For additional information about Microtek products, please visit our website at www.microtek.com.

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Step 3: Connecting the Scanner
To the Power Adapter
1. Connect the power adapter to the back of the scanner.
2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or other power
source.
To the Hi-Speed USB Cable
3. Connect one end of the Hi-Speed USB cable to your computer.
4. Connect the other end of the Hi-Speed USB cable to the scanner’s USB port.
5. Open top cover (Document Feed Tray) to
turn on the scanner.
Once the scanner is detected by your
system, the LED (green) will brighten,
and the scanner is ready to scan.
Document Feed Tray

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Positioning Documents
This section shows you how to position a stack of documents, as well as credit
cards and driver's license into the feeder.
To Load a Stack of Documents
1. Open the top cover (Document
Feed Tray) of the scanner.
F1
Error
Ready
Document Feed Tray
2. Pull out the top Tray Extender for
better paper support if needed.
3. Load and center the stack of
documents onto the Document
Feed Tray, with the side to be
scanned facing down and the top
edge facing toward the feeder.
Then, slide the two Guide Arms
toward the stacked papers if
needed.
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Guide Arms
Tray Extender

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To Load Cards
1. Open the top cover (Document Feed Tray).
2. Load the card face up into the Card Tray located at the bottom of the
Document Feed Tray, with the top edge facing toward the tray.
3. Align the card against the left edge of the Card Tray.
Document Notices
NOTE: There are several precautions and reminders about using the scanner
correctly. Please refer to the section as below for the detail.
• The scanner is not designed for scanning photos; doing so may damage your
originals. Microtek accepts no responsibility for damage that may arise from
misuse of equipment.
• The scanner can handle document specications:
– Paper size: Min. 3.15" x 2.1" (80 mm x 51 mm)
Max. 8.5" x 65" (216 mm x 1651 mm)
– Paper weight: 10.7 to 32 lbs. (40-120 g/m2)
– Card thickness: Up to 0.078" (2 mm).
• If the documents are torn, curled, or wrinkled, do not put them into the
scanner to scan, because they may cause paper jams.
• Remove paper clips or staples before placing documents into the tray. DO
NOT use the scanner to scan documents with paper clips or staples because
they may cause paper jams or damage the scanner.
• Feeder capacity: Up to 20 sheets of 20 lb. paper or 1 piece of card
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Error
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Scanning Scenarios
Using ScanWizard DI
ScanWizard DI is a scanning software designed by Microtek for document
scanning in color, black and white, and grayscale in both duplex and simplex
modes. Its user-friendly interface enables you to easily start the scanning
process. Refer to the ScanWizard DI software manual for more details.
Warning:
• Do not place photos or fragile materials in the feed tray, for it will
damage the originals when performing the feeding process.
The following sections will show you step by step how to use ScanWizard DI.
Scanning Documents
1. Load the document to be scanned into the document feed tray of the
scanner.
2. Launch ScanWizard DI as a stand-alone program by clicking on the
ScanWizard DI icon on the desktop.
3. Click the Scan Setup button in the interface to activate the Scan Setup
interface.
4. In the Scan Setup interface, follow the steps below to specify your basic
settings.
a) Select ADF (Front Side), ADF (Back Side) or
ADF (Duplex) in the Scan Source drop-down
menu as your image input device.
b) Select the appropriate image type in the Color
Mode as your image output type.
– Select RGB Color (24 bits) to scan the
image in color.
– Select Grayscale (8 bits) to scan the
image in grayscale.
– Select Black & White (1 bit) to scan the image in black-and-white.
– Select Auto Color Detection to scan the image in color or non-color
based on the automatic judgement and detection of the system.
– Select Complex to scan the image in color, grayscale or non-color
based on the customization.

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c) Select a dimension in the Paper Size as your
preview image size.
d) Select a desired resolution in the Resolution
for your image output resolution.
e) If necessary, select “Text Orientation
Recognition” in the Rotate to ensure
the scanned images in a readable
orientation. When it is selected, you
can select the preferred language
used as an identication in the options
menu.
f) If “Auto-crop” & “Auto-deskew” is selected, the scanner automatically
detects the size of the original image, crops the full scan frame to t the
image, and removes unwanted black borders after the scan, as well as
corrects the distorted image for proper alignment.
5. Click the Show Preview Window and Show Setting Window tabs in the
Scan Setup interface to display other interfaces which are helpful for your
scanning processing.
6. Click the Preview button to perform a preliminary view of the entire image.
When done, a preview image appears in the Preview window.
Do not forget to put the document back on the document feed tray.
7. Go to the “General” panel by clicking the General tab in the Settings
window. Specify the settings for your requirements there.
a) If necessary, specify the image
settings for the front or back side of
documents separately by using the
Sides of Material control when Scan
Source is set as “ADF (Duplex)”.
b) Select the image type in the
Document Type as your input
image type.
– Select Photo to scan color
prints.
– Select Text to scan text.

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c) If necessary, check “Remove Blank Page” and “Remove Punch Hole” to
enhance the quality of the scanned images.
8. If necessary, go to the “Image Process” panel by clicking the Image Process
tab in the Settings window. Use the image correction tools presented there
to enhance the image quality according to your specic requirements.
9. Click the OK button to close the Scan Setup interface and return to the Main
interface of ScanWizard DI.
10. In the Main interface, click the File Format menu button to select a le
format for the scanned images.
11. In the Main interface, click the File Name menu button to specify a le
naming method for the scanned images.
12. In the Main interface, select and click the Normal Scan button to start
scanning.
When done, the scanned images will be automatically saved into the folder
dened in the File Location menu box. At the same time, the scanned
images will be displayed in thumbnail sizes in the Thumbnail View window
and labeled with the le name and le format specied earlier.
13. Click the Open Folder button to locate the scanned images if you want to
view.

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AP control panel (Main interface)
TWAIN driver control panel (Scan Setup interface)
File Location
menu box
Click on a
thumbnail image
to enlarge it in
the Image View
Window at the
right side of the
interface.