Plustek OpticSlim User manual

 Installation
 Usage & Maintenance

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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.
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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 Mac OS X 10.8. If you are using Mac OS
X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11, 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 .........................................................................................2
A Note about Icons...............................................................................................................2
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................2
Minimum System Requirements.................................................................................3
Box Contents..............................................................................................................4
Scanner Overview ......................................................................................................4
CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER....................................................................6
Software Installation Requirements............................................................................6
Hardware Requirements.............................................................................................6
Installing and Setting up the Scanner.........................................................................7
Step 1. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer.............................................................7
Step 2. Installing the Software............................................................................................10
Step 3. Testing the Scanner...............................................................................................10
CHAPTER II. SCANNING..................................................................................... 12
Preparing Documents...............................................................................................12
Checking Document Conditions.........................................................................................12
Placing Documents...................................................................................................13
Using the Flatbed ...............................................................................................................13
Scanning Documents................................................................................................13
Scanning via TWAIN Interface ...........................................................................................13
Scanning from the Scanner’s Panel or On-screen MacAction's Execute Menu................14
CHAPTER III. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 16
Cleaning the Scanner...............................................................................................16
Cleaning Materials..............................................................................................................16
Cleaning the Flatbed ..........................................................................................................16
Calibrating the Scanner............................................................................................17
Aligning the Scanner.................................................................................................17
Standby Mode...........................................................................................................18
CHAPTER IV. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................ 19
Scanner Connection.................................................................................................19
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................ 20
APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY................................................ 21
Service & Support Information (For EU country only)...............................................21
Statement of Limited Warranty .................................................................................22
FCC Radio Frequency Statement.............................................................................23

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier. 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. 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 Apple Mac OS X. If
this is not the case, we suggest you learn more about Apple Mac OS X by referring to
your Apple Mac OS X 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 the 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 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, power cable and USB cable provided with the scanner.
Use of other AC adapter and cables may lead to malfunction.
3. Keep the space around the AC adapter and power cable clear in case you need to

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quickly unplug the AC adapter during emergencies.
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 it 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.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS1
 PC with Intel Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz processor or compatible
 512 MB RAM
 Available USB 2.0 port
 CD-ROM Drive
 800 MB Free Hard Disk Space
 Video card that supports 16-bit color or greater
 Operating System: Apple Mac OS X 10.8 / 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
Information
Systems with Pentium®IV 3.0 GHz or higher
processor (or its compatible), 1GB RAM and
1GB free hard disk space are recommended for
optimal performance.
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.

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BOX CONTENTS2
1. Scanner3
2. USB Cable
3. AC Adapter
4. Quick Guide
SCANNER OVERVIEW
1. DOCUMENT COVER— Helps keep the paper in place and protects the scanner
glass.
2. DOCUMENT PAD— Keeps the paper in place and improves accuracy of image
quality.
3. SCANNER GLASS— Where you put items for flatbed scanning.
4. REFERENCE MARK— Align your paper with this reference mark for flatbed
scanning.
2Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future.
3The scanner illustration(s) in this manual may appear different than from the actual scanner
itself.

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5. POWER BUTTON— Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF.
POWER LED— Indicates the scanner status.
Light Status
Blue The scanner is turned on, ready to scan images.
Red The scanner is in standby mode if it is idle for 10 minutes.
Off The scanner is off, either because the power is not turned on, or because the power cord is not properly plugged into an AC power
outlet.
6. SCANNER BUTTONS—You may press any button to perform a predefined
scanning task.
7. POWER RECEPTOR— Connects the scanner to a standard AC power outlet by
the AC adapter included.
8. USB PORT— Connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the USB
cable included.
9. USB HUB4— Connects the scanner to a USB port on another USB scanner by the
USB cable.
4This function may or may not be available depending on the scanner model you purchase.

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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 scanner’s driver and the task management software
(Plustek MacAction). 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 Apple Mac OS X 10.8 / 10.9 / 10.10 /
10.11 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 like the
picture below. 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.
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.
USB Connector(s)

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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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If your scanner does not have the USB hub function5,please follow the
below connection steps:
Attention
Please make sure the scanner is turned OFF
before you plug or unplug the scanner power
adapter.
5This function may or may not be available depending on the scanner model you purchase.

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1. Plug the AC adapter into the scanner’s power receptor.
2. Plug the other end of the power cable into a standard AC power outlet.
3. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the
scanner.
4. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your
computer.
5. If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub6, make sure that the hub is
connected to the USB port in your computer. Next, connect the scanner to the USB
hub.
If your scanner has the USB hub function7,please follow the below
connection steps:
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 power cable into a standard AC power outlet.
3. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the
scanner.
4. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your
computer.
6The USB hub is not included with the scanner.
7This function may or may not be available depending on the scanner model you purchase.

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5. If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub8, make sure that the hub is
connected to the USB port in your computer. Next, connect the scanner to the USB
hub.
6. Plug the rectangular end of another USB cable to the USB hub at the rear of this
scanner.
7. Plug the square end of another USB cable to the USB port of another scanner.
8The USB hub is not included with the scanner.

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1. Switch the scanner power on.
2. Download the Mac scanner driver from the Support Page of the company website,
and the setup file icon will show on the desktop of your Mac OS X.
3. Double-click on the setup file icon, and a window will pop up displaying the file
folder.
4. Double-click on the setup file, and the Scanner Installer will start to guide you
through the installation. Follow the on-screen guide in the installer window.
5. You will be prompted to enter your Mac administrator password. Enter the
password to continue the installation. Note: Only the Mac administrator can
perform the installation. Please make sure that you log in the Mac OS as an
administrator.
6. When the installation finishes, click the Close button to exit the installer.
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The following describes how you can check if the scanner is properly functioning
with your computer and the scanning software. Before testing your scanner, double
check to make sure that all connections are securely fastened.
To test the flatbed scanning:
1. Open the scanner's document cover. Place the document onto the scanner
glass headfirst and face-down. Align the top left corner of the document with
the arrow on the reference mark.
2. Gently close the document cover.

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3. Do one of the following to open the Button Configuration window:
 Double-click the icon in Finder > Applications > Plustek > Your
scanner model name.
 Click the icon in the Dock.
 Right-click the icon in the Dock, and then choose Button
Configuration… in the pop-up menu that opens.
4. Clicking the Custom icon on the left pane in the Button Configuration window
displays its current button settings on the right pane. In the Button
Configuration window, choose from the dropdown list of Button Template to
select “File Utility”, and keep in mind the default saving folder show in the
“Saving folder” dropdown list.
5. Press the Custom button on the scanner and the scanning starts immediately.
You’ll see a scanned image of the document in the default saving folder; your
scanner is working properly.

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CHAPTER II. SCANNING
Your scanner needs to be driven by certain type of software program. Since all
documents or images (whether text or pictures) that are acquired from the scanner are
treated by your computer as images, most scanning will probably be done from an
image-editing program where you can view, edit, save and output the scanned images.
What about scanning text documents and editing them in a word processor? This is
the role of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software. OCR software converts the
image files that are created from scanning text documents into text files that can be
viewed, edited and saved by word processors.
The MacAction program, seamlessly integrating the operation of your scanner with
your computer and other peripherals, provides a quick and convenient way to perform
various scanning functions. With MacAction, you don't need to adjust settings every
time you scan. Simply press any button on the scanner's front panel or click any
scanning menu item of MacAction on the screen. The scanner starts to scan your
paper documents and transfer them to your assigned destination. The destination can
be a printer, your e-mail program, files on your disk drives, an image-editing program,
etc.
Please refer to the online help of each program to guide you through any questions
you may have while scanning within that program.
This chapter describes three important steps of scanner operations. Read them
thoroughly and follow the instructions to ensure correct use and optimal scanner
performance.
Step 1. Preparing Documents
Step 2. Placing Documents
Step 3. Scanning Documents
PREPARING DOCUMENTS
Proper document preparation prior to the scan can prevent paper feed errors and
damages to the scanner.
 Checking Document Conditions
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Make sure the paper sizes of your documents are acceptable by the scanner.
Refer to “Appendix A: Specifications8F” of this guide for more information.

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PLACING DOCUMENTS
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1. Open the scanner's document cover.
2. Place the document onto the scanner glass headfirst and face-down. Align the
top left corner of the document with the arrow on the reference mark.
3. Gently close the document cover.
SCANNING DOCUMENTS
There are 3 different ways to operate the scanner:
1. By acquiring images from the scanner through our TWAIN interface within
any TWAIN-compliant application programs.
2. By scanning from the scan buttons on the scanner.
3. By scanning from MacAction's Execute menu on the screen
The TWAIN interface and MacAction software are automatically installed to your
system along with the scanner driver.
Attention
Before you start scanning, check the following:
 Your scanner has been unlocked and the
power of both your computer and scanner is
turned on.
 Paper is appropriately placed on the
scanner flatbed glass.
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The TWAIN program is a very important piece of software that comes with your

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scanner. This program acts as an interface between the scanner hardware and the
image-editing software you are using to view and edit images. The TWAIN program
allows you to adjust a number of settings to define the quality of the scanned image.
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The settings for each button on the scanner's panel are configured through
MacAction. MacAction offers you quick access to the most frequently-used scanning
functions. They are especially useful when you need to repeatedly scan with the same
settings and send images to the same destination.
Buttons on the scanner panel will be used in this guide to demonstrate the scanner
operations. You may also use MacAction's on-screen Execute menu to perform the
same scanning tasks.
Configure Button Settings
Before performing your first scan via scanner buttons, you are recommended to
configure the button settings to your needs and preferences first. There are three ways
to configure or view the button settings of MacAction:
 Double-click the icon in Finder > Applications > Plustek > Your
scanner model name.
 Click the icon in the Dock.

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 Right-click the icon in the Dock, and then choose Button
Configuration in the pop-up menu that opens.
Within the “Button Configuration” window, you can find a row of icons running
through the left side of the window. Each icon corresponds to a button on your
scanner's panel (as well as MacAction's on-screen Execute menu). Clicking any icon
on the left pane and its current button settings are displayed immediately on the right
pane. You may adjust the settings as desired.
Click the Help button within the Button Configuration window for more information
about the settings.
Scan from the Buttons
Scanning documents or images from this scanner is very easy. Follow the two
steps described below:
1. Place the document or images onto the scanner. (Refer to “Chapter II.
Scanning” of this guide for more information in placing paper on the flatbed
glass properly.)
Attention
Place only text documents for OCR purposes. Do
not scan a photo using the OCR button.
2. Do one of the following to start scanning:
 Press the button from the scanner's panel.
 Right-click the icon in the Dock, and then choose Execute in the pop-
up menu that opens. Click the desired button function item in the pop-up
menu.
The scanner starts to scan immediately and carry out the corresponding action
according to the settings you have set up in the Button Configuration window.

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CHAPTER III. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your scanner is designed to be maintenance-free. However, constant care and
maintenance can keep your scanner working smoothly.
CLEANING THE SCANNER
Paper powder, dust, ink and toner from paper being scanned may make the
scanner glass dirty, which leads to poor image quality or document-feeding errors. How
often to clean your scanner depends on the type of paper and number of pages being
scanned.
Perform the following procedures to clean the scanner surface and scanner glass.
Gently wipe locations described herein. Do not rub too hard.
Warning
 Before cleaning the scanner, turn off the
scanner and disconnect the scanner’s
power cable and USB cable, and then
wait a few minutes for the glass to cool to
ambient temperature.
 Wash your hands with soap and water
after cleaning the scanner.
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Have the following cleaning materials ready to clean the scanner:
 soft, dry, lint-free cloth (or a cotton swab)
 non-abrasive cleaner—Isopropyl alcohol (95%). DO NOT use water.
Attention
Alternatively you can use glass cleaner or neutral
detergent for windows cleaning to clean the
scanner glass.
Use of other cleaning materials could damage your scanner.
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1. Open the document cover.
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Clean Document Pad & Scanner Glass:
3. Wait for cleaned areas to dry completely.
4. Gently close the document cover.
CALIBRATING THE SCANNER
Calibrate the scanner if colors appear in areas that should be white, or colors of the
scanned image and the original vary a lot. This allows you to adjust and compensate
for variations that can occur in the optical component over time by its nature.
The following describes how to calibrate the scanner:
1. Click Finder > Applications > Plustek > Your scanner model name >
Calibration Wizard.
2. Click on the Start button to begin the calibration process.
3. After the calibration is complete, click OK.
ALIGNING THE SCANNER
In most cases, the scanner doesn’t need to be aligned but there are instances
when the alignment might be required. You need to align the scanner only if parts of
the scanned document are missing from any of its edges. For example, the heading of
a document might be missing from the top edge after the document has been scanned.
1. Place the document onto the scanner glass headfirst and face-down. Align the
top left corner of the document with the arrow on the reference mark.
2. Right-click the icon in the Dock, and then choose Scanner Utility in the
pop-up menu that opens.
3. The Scanner Utility window opens. Find the Initial Scanning Position
Alignment section and select Flatbed Reflective as the source.
4. Click the Scan button. Part of the document image will be displayed in the
Alignment Window.
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