Plustek ESCAN A150 User manual

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
How to Use This Guide...............................................................................................1
Conventions of This Guide .........................................................................................2
A Note about Icons...............................................................................................................2
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................2
Box Contents ..............................................................................................................4
Scanner Overview ......................................................................................................5
Network Environment .................................................................................................6
CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER....................................................................7
Installing and Setting up the Scanner.........................................................................7
Step 1. Installing the Paper Chute........................................................................................8
Step 2. Connecting the Scanner ..........................................................................................9
Configuring the System ............................................................................................10
Downloads..........................................................................................................................11
eScan Client................................................................................................................................................11
Applications.................................................................................................................................................13
General...............................................................................................................................14
About...........................................................................................................................................................14
Wi-Fi............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Calibration...................................................................................................................................................19
Power Saving..............................................................................................................................................20
History (Autofill)......................................................................................................................................... 21
Scan Settings......................................................................................................................23
File Name....................................................................................................................................................23
Initial Settings ............................................................................................................................................26
Sending...............................................................................................................................40
Sending Settings........................................................................................................................................40
Clear All Settings........................................................................................................................................58
CHAPTER II. SCANNING..................................................................................... 59
Preparing Documents...............................................................................................59
Checking Document Conditions.........................................................................................59
Loosening Documents........................................................................................................60
Placing Documents...................................................................................................61
Placing Business Cards............................................................................................62
Placing Plastic Cards................................................................................................63
Scanning Documents................................................................................................65
Editing the Scanned Documents ..............................................................................73
Saving the Scanned Documents ..............................................................................78
Save to USB.......................................................................................................................79
Save to PC..........................................................................................................................80
Save to Mobile....................................................................................................................84
Save to Mail........................................................................................................................87
Save to FTP........................................................................................................................91
Save to Clouds ...................................................................................................................95
Selecting Dropbox as the cloud server ................................................................................................... 99
Selecting Google Drive as the cloud server.......................................................................................... 105

For Advance Users...........................................................................................................112
Save2Share............................................................................................................................................... 112
Save2FTP ..................................................................................................................................................115
Job Button Scan .....................................................................................................117
CHAPTER III. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 119
Cleaning the Scanner.............................................................................................119
Cleaning Materials............................................................................................................119
Cleaning the ADF .............................................................................................................120
Replacing Consumables.........................................................................................122
Replacing the Pad Module ...............................................................................................122
Replacing the Feed Roller................................................................................................123
CHAPTER IV. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................... 127
Clearing Paper Jams ..............................................................................................127
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................... 129
APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY.............................................. 131
Service & Support Information................................................................................131
Statement of Limited Warranty ...............................................................................131
FCC Radio Frequency Statement...........................................................................133

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier.
Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our
reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. We hope you will
continue to turn to us for additional quality products as your computing needs and
interests grow.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and
operate your scanner.
The Introduction section of this manual describes the box contents. Before you
start installing your scanner, check the box contents to make sure all parts are included.
If any items are damaged or missing, please contact the vendor where you purchased
your scanner or our customer service directly.
Chapter I describes how to install and configure the scanner.
Chapter II describes how to use your scanner.
Chapter III describes how to maintain and clean your scanner.
Chapter IV contains technical support information that can help you solve simple
problems.
Appendix A contains the specifications of the scanner you purchased.
Appendix B contains our customer service, the limited warranty agreement and
FCC statement concerning the product.
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CONVENTIONS OF THIS GUIDE
Bold —Represents commands or contents on your computer screen.
ALL CAPS —Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter.
Italic —Represents buttons on your scanner OR important notes.
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A N No ot te e a ab bo ou ut t I Ic co on ns s
This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special
attention.
Warning
A procedure that must be followed carefully to
prevent injury, or accidents.
Attention Instructions that are important to remember and may
prevent mistakes.
Information Optional tips for your reference.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning
Before using this device, please read the
following important information to eliminate or
reduce any possibility of causing damage and
personal injury.
1. Usage, the product is for indoor use in dry locations. Moisture condensation may
occur inside this device and cause malfunction at these conditions:
 when this device is moved directly from a cold to a warm location;
 after a cold room is heated;
 when this device is placed in a damp room.
To avoid the moisture condensation, you are recommended to follow the procedure:
i. Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions.
ii. Wait for 1-2 hours before removing this device from the bag.
2. Do use the AC adapter provided with the scanner. Use of other AC adapter may
lead to malfunction.
3. Keep the space around the AC adapter clear in case you need to quickly unplug
the AC adapter during emergencies.
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4. Damaged wire could cause fire or electrical shock. Keep the power cord straight
and without being twisted, bended, or scraped.
5. Unplug this device if you don’t need to use for a certain period of time, such as,
during night or long weekend, to avoid any risks of causing fire.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock
and opening your scanner will void your warranty.
7. Be sure not to bump or knock the scanner glass as it is fragile and could break.
8. Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal
components.
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BOX CONTENTS1
1. Scanner
2. AC Adapter
3. Paper Chute
4. Quick Guide
5. Application CD-ROM
6. Calibration Sheet
7. Cleansing Cloth
8. Pad Module
1Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future.
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SCANNER OVERVIEW
1. STACKER—Keeps the paper in place. Extend it in case of longer paper.
2. PANEL UNIT—ADF cover with the touch panel.
3. TOUCH PANEL—Use this touch panel to operate the scanner.
4. PANEL UNIT OPEN LEVER—Opens the panel unit. Pull it to open the panel unit
when you need to clear paper jam or clean the scanner.
5. PAPER WIDTH SLIDER—Adjusts the paper width slider for the paper size you are
using.
6. PAPER CHUTE—Helps keep the paper in place. Install the paper chute before
using the scanner.
7. PAPER CHUTE EXTENSION—Extends to hold longer paper.
8. ADF (AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER)—Automatically feeds a stack of
documents for scanning.
9. SCREEN SAVER BUTTON—Press this button to enter the panel screen saver
mode and you may press this button again to wake up the touch panel from power
saving.
10. LED—Indicates the scanner status.
11. LED—Indicates the scanner status.
12. USB PORT—Connect a USB flash drive or other USB device.
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13. POWER SWITCH—Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF.
14. POWER RECEPTOR—Connects the scanner to a standard AC power outlet by the
included AC adapter.
15. ETHERNET PORT—Connects the scanner to a port on the Ethernet hub by the
Ethernet cable.
NETWORK ENVIRONMENT
 Basic knowledge of network setup and configuration will be helpful for you to
operate this scanner. When you are using this scanner in a corporate environment,
you may need to consult your network administrator or ISP.
 The scanner requires a DHCP server. A DHCP server automatically provides all
devices within a network environment with IP addresses, so there is no need to
manually set an IP address for the scanner.
 Please make sure there is an active Internet connection while using the scanner.
The scanner requires access to the Internet to retrieve the date and time.
 When saving scanned documents to a computer or mobile device, the scanner and
the target device must be on the same segment of the network.
 The actual wireless data transmission speed varies depending on the wireless LAN
environment in which you use this device. Other electrical devices (e.g. microwave
oven), a large distance, obstruction, or interferences between the participating
devices and the wireless access point/router can cause the data transmission to
slow down or not be possible at all.
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CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER
Before installing your scanner, please verify that you have all of the proper
components. A list of the package contents is provided in the “Box Contents” section of
this guide.
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE SCANNER
Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the Plustek
scanner.
Attention
Choose a Proper Site First!
 Always place your scanner on a level,
smooth and strong surface before
proceeding the scanner setup or any
scanning task.
Tilted or uneven surface may cause paper-
feeding errors, scanner damage or personal
injury.
 Avoid using the scanner in a dusty
environment. Dust particles and other
foreign objects may damage the unit.
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St te ep p 1 1. . I In ns st ta al ll li in ng g t th he e P Pa ap pe er r C Ch hu ut te e
1. Open the panel unit by pulling the lever, and get the paper chute ready.
Panel unit open leve
r
Panel unit
2. Install the paper chute by aligning and inserting the tabs of the paper chute into
their slots on the scanner.
3. Close the panel unit by pushing it back down until it snaps back into place.
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St te ep p 2 2. . C Co on nn ne ec ct ti in ng g t th he e S Sc ca an nn ne er r
Attention
Please make sure the scanner is turned OFF
before you plug or unplug the scanner power
adapter.
1. Plug the AC adapter into the scanner’s power receptor .
2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a standard AC power outlet.
3. (Optional) Plug the end of the Ethernet cable2to the Ethernet port at the rear of the
scanner.
4. (Optional) Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable3to an available port on the
Ethernet hub4.
5. Switch on the scanner power from the rear of the scanner.
2Can also connect without the Ethernet, by going wireless.
3Can also connect without the Ethernet, by going wireless.
4Accessories [e.g. hub / router / RJ45 cables] are not included.
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CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM
After powering on the system, you can tap on System Settings from the Main
Menu to enter the System Settings interface. For example, you can configure the Wi-Fi
settings if you want to connect wirelessly. You have to configure the outgoing mail
SMTP settings if you want to use the save to mail function.
The System Settings interface contains the following sections: Downloads,
General, Scan Settings and Sending.
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D
Do ow wn nl lo oa ad ds s
The Downloads section includes the following items: eScan Client and
Applications.
eScan Client
To scan to PC, you must download the eScan Client application for Windows and
Mac system from this page. Please install the eScan Client application on the user's
computer before trying the Save to PC function. Tap the button to download
the desired file to the USB flash drive.
When installing the eScan Client on Windows systems, Windows will prompt you to
allow eScan Client to communicate on your network. To ensure the flawless operation
of eScan Client, please make sure the Private networks and Public networks
checkboxes are activated and click on the Allow access button.
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Information
Using the eScan Client (Windows & Mac)
In the eScan Client interface, you can modify
the User Name, select the desired file Folder
and determine the action after the file is
downloading.
 Windows
 Mac
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Applications
You may download the Plustek PDF Tool (Windows) and Plustek TIFF Tool
(Windows) applications from this page. Tap the button to download the
desired file to the USB flash drive.
Information
 Plustek PDF Tool (Windows)
This program allows you to combine or split up
PDF files. You can combine several PDF files
into one multi-page PDF file, or split up one
multi-page PDF file into several PDF files.
 Plustek TIFF Tool (Windows)
This program allows you to combine or split up
TIFF files. You can combine several TIFF files
into one multi-page TIFF file, or split up one
multi-page TIFF file into several TIFF files.
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G
Ge en ne er ra al l
The General section includes the following items: About,Wi-Fi,Calibration,
Power Saving and History.
About
You can set the system language, the static IP and update the driver version on
this page. You may enable Hotspot to set eScan as an Access Point (AP) here.
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Tap on Language to open the Language setting dialog, select the desired
language and then tap the OK button to confirm the setting. The system will
automatically restart.
Tap on to enter the Plustek Settings page, where you may configure advance
system related settings, such as, the Networks setting, enabling eScan as an Access
Point (AP), set a security code for the eScan, enable/disable touch sounds, the
brightness of the display and much more.
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 Setting eScan as an Access Point
You may set eScan as an Access Point (AP), so that your mobile devices can
connect to a wired network via eScan.
Tap on Tethering & portable hotspot and Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate
eScan as a portable hotspot. Modify the Network SSID and the Security option if
necessary. Enter the Password, the password should contain at least 8 digits. You
may tick the checkbox of Show password to show the hidden password. Tap on
SAVE to save the settings and tap on Exit on the left column to exit this dialog.
Information
There will be a mark showed on the upper-left
corner of the main screen, you may use this eScan
as a portable hotspot.
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