Plustek SecureScan X-Mini User manual

Scanner User’s Guide
SecureScan

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While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all contents in this
manual, we assume no liability for errors or omissions or by statements of any kind
in this manual, whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from
negligence, accidents, or any other cause. The contents of this manual are subject
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
For recycling or disposal at end-of-life information, please ask local distributors or
suppliers for detailed 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 7. If you are using
Windows 8 / 10, your screen will look somewhat different but function the same.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
How to Use This Guide............................................................................................... 1
A Note about Icons ............................................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions...................................................................................................... 2
System Requirements ................................................................................................ 3
Box Contents .............................................................................................................. 3
Scanner Overview ...................................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER................................................................. 14
Software Installation Requirements .......................................................................... 14
Hardware Requirements........................................................................................... 14
Installing and Setting up the Scanner ....................................................................... 15
Step 1. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer........................................................... 15
Step 2. Installing the Software............................................................................................ 19
Step 3. Calibrating the Scanner (Only for X-Cube & X-Mini) ............................................. 21
Step 4. Testing the Scanner ............................................................................................... 22
Uninstalling the Plustek device driver and software ................................................. 22
CHAPTER II. SCANNING VIA SECURESCAN PROGRAM ............................................. 24
CHAPTER III. MANAGING VIA SECURESCAN MANAGER PROGRAM ............................ 26
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................ 29
APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY................................................ 34
Service & Support Information (For EU country only)............................................... 34
Statement of Limited Warranty ................................................................................. 34
FCC Radio Frequency Statement............................................................................. 36

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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 Microsoft Windows.
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 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 contains detailed information about the SecureScan Manager interface.
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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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
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 under 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 these
procedures:
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. Only use the USB cable provided with the scanner. Use of other cable may lead to
malfunction.
3. Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment. Dust particles and other foreign
objects may damage the unit.
4. Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal
components.
5. Unplug this device if you do not 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 electrical shock and
opening your scanner will void your warranty.

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System Requirements1
 PC with Intel Pentium®IV 2.4GHz processor
 1GB RAM (2GB or higher recommended)
 Available USB 2.0 port
 DVD-ROM Drive
 1GB Free Hard Disk Space (2GB or larger recommended)
 Operating System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
Box Contents2
X-Cube
1. Scanner
2. USB Cable
3. Setup/Application CD-ROM
4. Calibration Sheet
5. Cleansing Cloth
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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X-Mini
1. Scanner
2. Cover
3. USB Cable
4. Quick Guide
5. Setup/Application CD-ROM
6. Calibration Sheet
7. Cleansing Cloth

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X50 / X100
1. Scanner
2. Cover
3. USB Cable
4. Quick Guide
5. Setup/Application CD-ROM
6. Cleansing Cloth
X150
1. Scanner
2. Cover
3. USB Cable
4. AC Adapter
5. Quick Guide
6. Setup/Application CD-ROM
7. Cleansing Cloth

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Scanner Overview
X-Cube
1. Scan Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s ready status. The scanner will beep and
the scan indicator will blink when the scan process is finished.
Light Status
Blinking The scanner has completed the scanning task. It also comes with
a beep sound.
Off The scanner currently is not scanning.
2. Power Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s power status.
Light Status
On The scanner is turned on, ready to scan images.
Off The scanner is off.
3. Scanner Glass: Where you put items for scanning.
4. Alignment Bar: Always align the edge of your document to this bar.

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5. USB Port: Connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included
USB cable.

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X-Mini
1. Scan Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s ready status. The scanner will beep and
the scan indicator will blink when the scan process is finished.
Light Status
Blinking The scanner has completed the scanning task. It also comes with
a beep sound.
Off The scanner currently is not scanning.
2. Power Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s power status.
Light Status
On The scanner is turned on, ready to scan images.
Off The scanner is off.
3. Scanner Glass: Where you put items for scanning.
4. Alignment Bar: Always align the edge of your document to this bar.
Information
Install the cover onto the scanner to avoid the
scanned image’s dark background caused by the
ambient light in the room.

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5. USB Port: Connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included
USB cable.

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X50 / X100
1. Scan Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s scan status. The scanner will beep and the
scan indicator will blink when the scan process is finished.
Light Status
Blinking The scanner has completed the scanning task. It also comes with
a beep sound.
Off The scanner currently is not scanning.
2. Power Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s power status.
Light Status
On The scanner is turned on, ready to scan images.
Off The scanner is off.
3. Scanner Glass: Where you put items for scanning.
4. Alignment Bar: Always align the edge of your document to this bar. You may
adjust the bar to place it next to the right or left side of the scanner glass.
5. Cover: Install the cover onto the scanner to avoid the scanned image’s dark
background caused by the ambient light in the room.

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6. USB Port: It connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included
USB cable.

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X150
1. Scan Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s scan status. The scanner will beep and the
scan indicator will blink when the scan process is finished.
Light Status
Blink The scanner has completed the scanning task. It also comes with
a beep sound.
Off The scanner is currently not scanning.
2. Power Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s power status.
Light Status
On The scanner is turned on, ready to scan images.
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.
3. Scanner Glass: Where you put items for scanning.
4. Alignment Bar: Always align the edge of your document to this arrow bar. You
may adjust the bar to place it next to the right or left side of the scanner glass.
5. Cover: Install the cover onto the scanner to avoid the scanned image’s dark
background caused by the ambient light in the room.

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6. Power Switch: Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF.
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 included
USB cable.
9. USB Hub: Connects a desired USB peripheral.
10. USB Hub: Connects a desired USB peripheral.

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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 image capture software
(SecureScan). All of these software applications use approximately 1 GB of hard disk
space after they are installed on your computer. To ensure ample room for the
installation, as well as for scanning and saving images, a minimum of 2 GB of hard disk
space is recommended.
This USB scanner can only operate under the Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10
operating system.
Hardware Requirements
This scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus (USB),
which supports hot swap. 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.
If you do not 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 scanner.
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X-Cube
1. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the
scanner.
2. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on 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.
3The USB hub is not included with the scanner.

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X-Mini
1. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the
scanner.
2. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your
computer.
3. If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub4, make sure that the hub is
connected to the USB port in your computer. Next, connect the scanner to the USB
hub.
4The USB hub is not included with the scanner.

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X50 / X100
1. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the
scanner.
2. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your
computer.
3. If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub5, make sure that the hub is
connected to the USB port in your computer. Next, connect the scanner to the USB
hub.
5The USB hub is not included with the scanner.