Plustek OpticSlim 2600 User manual

 Installation
 Usage & Maintenance

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in this manual, whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from
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to change without notice. We will not shoulder any legal liability, if users failed to
follow the operation instructions in this manual.
Copyright
The scanning of certain documents, for example checks, bank notes, I.D. cards,
government bonds, or public documents, may be prohibited by law and/or subject
to criminal prosecution. We recommend you to be responsible and respectful of the
copyrights laws when you are scanning books, magazines, journals and other
materials.
Environmental Information
Recycle or disposal at end-of-life information, please ask local distributors or
suppliers for recycle and disposal information. The product is designed and
produced to achieve sustainable environmental improvement. We strive to produce
products in compliance with global environmental standards. Please consult your
local authorities for proper disposal.
The product packaging is recyclable.
Attention for recycling (For EU country only)
Protect your environment! This product should not be thrown into the household
waste container. Please give it to the free collecting center in your community.
Screen Examples in This Manual
The screen shots in this guide were made with Windows XP. If you are using
Windows 2000 / Vista / 7 / 8, your screen will look somewhat different but functions
the same.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
How to Use This Guide...............................................................................................1
Conventions of This Guide .........................................................................................1
A Note about Icons...............................................................................................................2
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................2
Minimum System Requirements.................................................................................3
Box Contents ..............................................................................................................3
Scanner Overview ......................................................................................................4
CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER....................................................................5
Software Installation Requirements............................................................................5
Hardware Requirements.............................................................................................5
Installing and Setting up the Scanner.........................................................................6
Step 1. Connecting the scanner to Your Computer .............................................................6
Step 2. Installing the software ..............................................................................................6
Step 3. Testing the Scanner................................................................................................. 9
Software Setup Troubleshooting ..............................................................................10
Installing Additional Software....................................................................................10
CHAPTER II. USAGE AND MAINTENANCE............................................................... 11
Operating the Scanner..............................................................................................11
Preparation...............................................................................................................12
Scan the Image(s) ....................................................................................................12
Scanning via TWAIN Interface ...........................................................................................13
Scanning from the Scanner’s Panel or On-screen DocAction's Execute Menu.................13
Scanner Connection.................................................................................................15
Calibrating the Scanner............................................................................................15
Usage & Maintenance Tips.......................................................................................16
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................ 17
APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY................................................ 18
Service & Support Information (For EU country only)...............................................18
Statement of Limited Warranty .................................................................................19
FCC Radio Frequency Statement.............................................................................20

Introduction
Welcome to the world of Plustek scanners – the ultimate in computer imaging. Your
new scanner will improve the professionalism of your day-to-day computing tasks by
allowing you to input images and electronic text into your computer system.
Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our
reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.
Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier. 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. This guide assumes the user is familiar with Microsoft Windows
System. If this is not the case, we suggest you learn more about Microsoft Windows by
referring to your Microsoft Windows manual before using your scanner.
The Introduction section of this manual describes the box contents and minimum
computer requirements to use this scanner. 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 scanner’s software and connect the scanner to
your computer. Note: The scanner connects to your computer through the Universal
Serial Bus (USB). If your computer does not support USB technology, you will need to
purchase a USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer, or buy and
install USB connectors if your motherboard has USB capabilities. This guide assumes
that your computer is USB-ready and has a free USB port.
Chapter II describes how to use, maintain and clean your scanner.
Appendix A contains the Specifications of the scanner you purchased.
Appendix B contains our limited warranty agreement and FCC statement
concerning the product.
Conventions of This Guide
[XXX] — Represents commands or contents on your computer screen.
Italic — First use of an important term in a chapter.
Bold — Represents buttons on your scanner OR important notes.
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This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special
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Warning
Warning: A procedure that must be followed carefully to
prevent injury, or accidents.
Attention
Attention: Instructions that are important to remember and
may prevent mistakes.
Information Information: Optional tips for your reference.
Safety Precautions
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 USB cable provided with the scanner.
3. Damaged wire could cause fire or electrical shock. Keep the power cord straight
and without being twisted, bended, or scraped.
4. 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.
5. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock
and opening your scanner will void your warranty.
6. Be sure not to bump or knock the scanner glass as it is fragile and could break.
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Minimum System Requirements1
 PC with Intel Pentium® II 233 MHz processor or compatible
 64 MB RAM
 Available USB 2.0 port
 CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive
 400 MB Free Hard Disk Space
 Video card that supports 16-bit color or greater
 Operating System: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8
Information
Systems with Pentium III 500 MHz or higher
processor (or its compatible), 128 MB RAM,
available USB 2.0 port and 800MB free hard disk
space are recommended for optimal
performance.
Box Contents2
1. Scanner
2. USB Cable
3. Quick Guide
4. Set up/Application CD-ROM
1Higher requirements might be needed when scanning or editing a large quantity of image data.
The system requirements here are only a guideline, as in general the better the computer
(motherboard, processor, hard disk, RAM, video graphic card), the better the results.
2Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future.
The product packaging can be recycled.
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Scanner Overview
1. Scanner Buttons: You may press the button to perform a predefined scanning
task.
2. Power LED: It indicates the scanner status.
Light Status
On The scanner is turned on, ready to scan images.
Off The scanner is off.
3. USB Port: It connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included
USB cable.
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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.
Software Installation Requirements
Your scanner comes with the OCR software (ABBYY FineReader Sprint), the
scanner’s driver and the DocAction software. All of these software applications use
approximately 400 megabytes of hard disk space after they are installed into your
computer. To ensure ample room for the installation, as well as for scanning and
saving images, a minimum of 1 GB of hard disk space is recommended.
The USB scanner can only operate under the Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista /
7 / 8 operating system.
Hardware Requirements
This scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus (USB),
which supports hot Plug and Play. To determine whether your computer is USB-
capable, you must check the rear of your PC to locate a USB jack that looks the same
as the one pictured below. Note that on some computers, the USB port at the rear of
the computer may be occupied and additional ports may be found on the monitor or
keyboard. If you are having trouble in locating the USB port on your computer, please
refer to the hardware manual that came with your computer.
Upon examination, you should find one or two rectangular USB ports, which usually
appear as shown below.
USB Connector(s)
If you don’t find such USB ports on your computer, then you need to purchase a
certified USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer.
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Installing and Setting up the Scanner
Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the Plustek
scanner.
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1. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port of the scanner.
2. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on the back of
your computer.
3. If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub3, make sure that the hub is
connected to the USB port in your computer. Next, connect the scanner to the
USB hub.
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1. If the USB components on your computer are functioning correctly, they will
automatically detect the scanner causing the Add New Hardware Wizard or
Found New Hardware Wizard to be launched.
Information
If your computer was off when you connected the
scanner, the Add New Hardware Wizard
message will be displayed when you turn the
computer on and when Windows starts.
3The USB hub is not included with the scanner.
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2. For Windows 2000:
a. Click the Next button when the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window is
displayed.
b. Select Search for the Best Driver for Your Device [Recommended] and
click the Next button.
c. The next window will ask you where to search to find the drive. Select CD-
ROM drive, and deselect Floppy disk drives if it is checked.
d. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your
CD-ROM drive and then click the Next button.
e. Click the Next button in the window that appears.
f. During the process of the installation, a message “Digital Signature required”
might be prompted. Please ignore it, and click the Yes button to continue the
installation without any misgiving at your scanner functioning. Afterwards,
please skip to procedure 8.
3. For Windows XP:
a. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your
CD-ROM drive.
b. Select Install the software automatically recommended and click the Next
button.
c. Click the Next button in the window that appears. Afterwards, please skip to
procedure 8.
4. For Windows Vista:
a. Select “Locate and install driver software (recommended)” when the “Found
New Hardware” window is displayed.
b. Click on the Continue button when the “User Account Control” dialog pops
up.
c. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your
CD-ROM drive when the system prompts you “Insert the disc that came with
your USB Scanner“, and click on the Next button. Afterwards, please skip to
procedure 8.
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