Microtek LS-3700 User manual

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Preface
Copyright
© 2014, 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
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registered trademarks of Microtek International, Inc. All other trademarks or
registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Specifications,
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.
I49-005007 A
October 2014
Microtek International, Inc.
6, Industry East Road 3, Science Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], http://www.microtek.com

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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.
Meanings of Symbol Signs
This indicates hazardous situation which, if not payed
attention, could result injury or damage to users or
equipment.
This indicates hazardous situation which, if not payed
attention, could result serious injury or death to users.
Power Supply:
• Use a power source only with a power rating specified on the marking label.
• Ensure to turn off the power of each device before connecting or
disconnecting the cables.
• Insert the plug completely into the outlet, as a loose connection may cause
arcing and result in fire.
• Ensure to hold the plug or connector to disconnect the cable; otherwise, if
you pull the cable only, it may damage the core wire and result in fire or
electric shock.
• 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:
• Always ensure that the scanner is stored properly before shipping or moving
it. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product
to overturn when moving.
• Do not hit or drop the scanner. The scanner may be damaged if it receives a
strong jolt, which may result in fire or electric shock if the scanner is used
without being repaired.
• 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.
CAUTION
WARNING

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• Do not use the 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 amplifiers) that produce
heat.
• Do not store the scanner in which it may be exposed to direct sunlight.
Using the Scanner
• When opening the upper cover of the scanner, make sure that it has been
lifted to a proper position. The quick and sudden drop of the upper cover
could result injury or damage to users or equipment.
• When opening or closing the upper cover of the scanner, please use it
carefully and watch out for pressing your hands.
Maintenance and Service:
• When the scanner is going to be cleaned, ensure to turn off the power of each
device and unplug the power cable from the AC outlet.
• When you need a repair service, unplug the scanner from the power outlet
and consult qualified service personnel.
• When replacement parts are required, use replacement parts that are specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Lift the upper
cover of the
scanner to a
proper position to
avoid its sudden
drop.
Attention: When opening
or closing the upper cover
of the scanner, use it
carefully and watch out
for pressing your hands.

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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 3
Knowing about Your Scanner............................................................. 7
Features of the LS-3700 ................................................................... 7
System Requirements ....................................................................... 7
Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................ 8
Initiate Setup ...................................................................................... 9
Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents ................................................. 9
Step 2: Installing the Software ........................................................ 10
Step 3: Keeping the Scanner in Place ............................................... 11
Step 4: Unlocking the Scanner ........................................................ 13
Step 5: Connecting the Scanner ...................................................... 14
Scanning the Materials .................................................................... 15
Positioning the Materials ................................................................. 15
Using ScanWizard LS (USB) Software .............................................. 16
Understanding ScanWizard LS (USB) Further .................................. 18
Launching ScanWizard LS (USB) ..................................................... 18
Exiting ScanWizard LS (USB) .......................................................... 18
Familiarizing with the Main Control Panel of ScanWizard LS (USB) ....... 19
Select Frame Button ....................................................................... 21
Magnify Button ............................................................................. 21
Rotate Counterclockwise/Clockwise Buttons ...................................... 22
Preview Button .............................................................................. 22
Scan to Save Button ...................................................................... 22
The Files Menu .............................................................................. 24
Save Scanning Settings ............................................................ 24
Load Scanning Settings ............................................................ 25
Restore the Default Settings ...................................................... 26
The Scanner Menu ......................................................................... 26
Scanner Info ............................................................................ 26

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The Window Menu ........................................................................ 27
Open a Window ....................................................................... 27
Tools Window ......................................................................... 28
Advanced ToolBox Window ...................................................... 29
The About Menu ........................................................................... 31
User's Manual ......................................................................... 31
Cleaning the Glass Surface .............................................................. 32
Maintenance ..................................................................................... 32
Appendix .......................................................................................... 33
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 33
Specifications ................................................................................ 34

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Knowing aboutYour Scanner
The LS-3700 is a professional scanner exclusively designed for transferring large-
format originals into digital formats. The scanner can capture large-size graphs
quickly, such as maps and blueprints, providing the professionals a convenient
method to digitize the originals for the electric data storage.
Features of the LS-3700
The LS-3700 comes with several important features, including the following:
• Energy-saving two-way LED light source — Adopting two-way 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.
• Elevating Knobs — There are four Elevating Knobs at the bottom of LS-3700,
which ensure that the scanner can be set on the ground stably and strengthen
the safety and convenience of using.
• Easy to operate, clean and maintain — The LS-3700 requires virtually no
routine maintenance and no daily cleaning, which is ideal for a busy working
environment.
• Microtek ScanWizard LS (USB) software — ScanWizard LS (USB) is software
exclusively designed for scanning and saving large-format graphs. The
friendly user interface of ScanWizard LS (USB) provides users an easy and
quick access to initiate.
System Requirements
• DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive (for installing software)
• Color display with 24-bit color output capability
• 4 GB memory or above
• Intel Core i5 Processor at 3.0 GHz or above
• Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows 8

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Taking a Closer Look
No. Names of Parts Functions of Parts
1 Handle Holds to open or close the upper cover of the scanner.
2 Upper Cover Covers the scanner bed.
3 Scan Bed The place where the scanned original is positioned.
4 Indicator (Green) Displays the status of the scanner.
5 Safety Locks (2) Locks the scanner cartridge.
6 Power Connector Connects the scanner to the power adapter.
7 Power Button Turns the scanner on or off.
8 Hi-Speed USB Port Connects the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) cable to the computer.
9 Casters with Locks (4) Used to move or lock the scanner.
10 Ruler Used as a reference to position a scanned document in center.

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Initiate Setup
Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents
After unpacking your scanner package, please check for the major components
listed below.
Scanner
Hi-Speed USB cable
Power cord Software CD/DVD

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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 Setup.exe to start the installer
program.
4. Click EXIT on the Microtek Software
Installer screen when all the software
has been installed.
5. Restart your computer.
Note: If the system displays a message “Found a new hardware” after the
computer is restarted, please select the installer program automatically.

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Step 3: Keeping the Scanner in Place
There are four casters at the bottom of LS-3700, which are designed for moving
the scanner in convenience. In order to avoid the sudden movement of the
scanner which may result injury to users, please put LS-3700 on a flat and
stabilized ground before using.
1. Look for and locate the Elevating Knobs next to the four casters at the bottom
of the scanner.
2. Spin a red gear of the Elevating Knob clockwise to move down a black
pedestal located at the bottom of the Elevating Knob. Continually, spin the
red gear until the black pedestal is stabilized on the ground.
An Elevating Knob
Black
pedestal
3. Repeat the step 2 until four black pedestals have been moved down and
stabilized on the ground.
Spin the Elevating Knob clockwise and the black pedestal
will be moved down and then touched the ground.

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Note: When you have a need to spin Elevating Knobs and to rise up black
pedestals from the ground, follow the steps below:
1. Spin the red gear of the Elevating Knob counterclockwise to rise up the black
pedestal located at bottom. Continually, spin the red gear until the black
pedestal is fully raised from the ground.
2. Repeat the step 1 until four black pedestal have been moved up from the
ground.
Spin the Elevating Knob counterclockwise until
the black pedestal is moved up from the ground.

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Step 4: Unlocking the Scanner
1. Locate two locking screws at the right corner of the front panel of the scanner
and at the left corner of the back panel of the scanner.
2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, pass through a round circle at the outer shell of
the scanner and insert a hollow side of the locking screw: a) push to the end
with force, and b) turn the locking screw counterclockwise 90 degrees to the
unlock position.
When successfully unlocked, the screw will push out a little, protruding
slightly from the front of the scanner. Also, the pattern of the hollow side of
the locking screw will be turned horizontally.
a) Push to the end with force
b) Turn counterclockwise
Unlocked Locked
Note: If you have to transport the scanner, you will need to lock the scanner back.
Follow the steps below:
1. Turn off the scanner if your scanner is on. Make sure that the power button
light (green power light) is off.
2. Turn the scanner back on. Make sure that the Hi-Speed USB cables have
connected computer with your scanner properly. Then, activate ScanWizard
LS (USB) software program. Make sure that the control panel of the software
has been displayed on the screen successfully.
3. Using a flat-head screwdriver, pass through a round circle at the outer shell of
the scanner and insert a hollow side of the locking screw. Push down with
force and turn the locking screw clockwise 90 degrees to the lock position.
4. Shut down ScanWizard LS (USB) software program and turn off your
scanner. Hereby, the scanner is ready for transport.

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Step 5: Connecting the Scanner
To the Power Adapter
1. Connect one end of the power cord to the right side of the scanner.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power source.
3. Press the Power button to turn the scanner on. When the scanner is on, the
power button light (the green power light) will be turned on as well.
To the Hi-Speed USB Cable
1. Connect one end of the Hi-Speed USB cable to your computer.
2. Connect the other end of the Hi-Speed USB cable to the scanner.
ON
OFF

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Scanning the Materials
Positioning the Materials
1. Lift up the upper cover of the scanner by holding the handle at the front of the
upper cover of the scanner.
Note:
a) When opening the upper cover of the scanner, please make sure that you
have lift up the upper cover to a proper position in order to avoid the
sudden drop of the upper cover due to the weight. It may result injury or
damage to users or scanner.
b) The numbers of hinges, used to unite the upper cover and scanner's main
unit, can be increased or decreased based on the demands of users. The
maximum numbers are up to 6 sets. If you have special requirements
toward the numbers of hinges, please contact your local sales for details.
2. Place the material to be scanned face down on the scan bed (scanner glass
surface), towards the right of the scanner. Center the top of the original along
the ruler on the scanner.
3. Lower the upper cover of the scanner gently.
Note: When opening or closing the upper cover of the scanner, watch out for
the position of upper cover to prevent pressing and hurting for your hands.
Ruler

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Using ScanWizard LS (USB) Software
ScanWizard LS (USB) is scanning software exclusively designed by Microtek for
scanning large-size materials. Its user-friendly interface enables the beginners or
the professionals to start the scanning process easily and quickly. Refer to the
section “Knowing about ScanWizard LS (USB) Further” in back for more details.
1. Refer to the descriptions in “Positioning the Materials” to place the material to
be scanned on the scan bed.
2. Launch ScanWizard LS (USB) and the main control panel will appear on the
screen.
3. Click the Preview button in the control panel to perform a preliminary view of
the entire image. When done, a preview image appears in the preview
window.
Note: If you want to cancel the action of the Preview command, press the Esc
button on the keyboard.
4. If necessary, click the Scan Frame tool button to adjust the size of the scan
frame, enclosed within the red dotted lines. Drag on the edge or corner of the
scan frame to resize the scan frame.
5. Click the Window menu and then select the Tools option. The Tools window
will appear on the screen immediately. Specify your scanning requirements in
the Tools window.
a) Select your desired image output resolution
in the Resolutions drop-down menu.
b) Select your image output type in the Color
Modes drop-down menu.
6. If necessary, adjust image quality by using the
image correction tools. To activate the image
correction tools, click the Window menu and
then select the Advanced ToolBox option.
Specify your scanning requirements in the
Advanced ToolBox window.
Open the Tools
Window and
Advanced
ToolBox Window
from the Window
menu

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7. Click the Scan button to start scanning.
The material will be scanned and delivered to the directory where you specify.
Note: If you want to cancel the action of the Scan command, press the Esc
button on the keyboard.

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Understanding ScanWizard LS (USB) Further
From the previous section, you have gotten a general picture about how to use
your LS-3700 together with ScanWizard LS (USB) software. At this chapter, you
should be able to get to know commands and functions of ScanWizard LS (USB)
software further and better; then, you would be able to manipulate it more
conveniently.
Launching ScanWizard LS (USB)
To launch ScanWizard LS (USB), double click the ScanWizard LS (USB) icon on
the desktop. After being launched, the main control panel will appear on the
screen.
Exiting ScanWizard LS (USB)
To exit ScanWizard LS (USB), click on the close box on the upper right side of the
control panel window.
Click here to exit
ScanWizard LS
(USB)

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Familiarizing with the Main Control Panel of
ScanWizard LS (USB)
There are major commands, tools and function buttons in the main control panel
of ScanWizard LS (USB) which control and dominate your scanner.
Elements on the Main Control Panel
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A. Menu bar: Includes Files, Scanner, Window and About options menu.
B. Select Frame button: Used to select and adjust the area to be scanned.
C. Magnify button: Clicks to zoom in (magnify) partial area of a scanned image.
D. Rotate Counterclockwise button: Clicks to rotate an image in the preview
window counterclockwise.

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E. Rotate Clockwise button: Clicks to rotate an image in the preview window
clockwise.
F. Preview button: Clicks to generate a preliminary scanned image.
G. Scan to Save button: Clicks to perform the final scan of the original and save
the scanned image to your chosen folder.
H. Minimize button: Clicks to minimize ScanWizard LS (USB).
I. Close button: Clicks to exit ScanWizard LS (USB) software.
J. Preview area: This area in the Preview window shows the Preview image.