Plustek SecureScan X50 User manual

SecureScan
 Installation
 Usage

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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.
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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 ..............................................................................................................4
Scanner Overview ......................................................................................................5
CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER....................................................................9
Software Installation Requirements............................................................................9
Hardware Requirements.............................................................................................9
Installing and Setting up the Scanner.......................................................................10
Step 1. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer...........................................................10
Step 2. Installing the Software............................................................................................12
Step 3. Testing the Scanner...............................................................................................13
Uninstalling the Plustek device driver and software .................................................14
CHAPTER II. SCANNING VIA SECURESCAN PROGRAM ............................................. 15
CHAPTER III. MANAGING VIA SECURESCAN MANAGER PROGRAM ............................ 17
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................ 20
APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY............................................... 23
Service & Support Information (For EU country only)...............................................23
Statement of Limited Warranty .................................................................................24
FCC Radio Frequency Statement.............................................................................25

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 1.8GHz processor (2.4GHz Recommended)
 512 MB RAM (1GB RAM Recommended)
 Available USB 2.0 port
 CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive
 500 MB Free Hard Disk Space
 Operating System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
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
X50 / X100
1. Scanner
2. USB Cable
3. Quick Guide
4. Setup/Application CD-ROM
5. Cover
X150
1. Scanner
2. USB Cable
3. AC Adapter
4. Quick Guide
5. Setup/Application CD-ROM
6. Cover
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
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, 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 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 500 megabytes 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 1 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.
USB Connector(s)
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.
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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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St te ep p 1 1. . C Co on nn ne ec ct ti in ng g t th he e S Sc ca an nn ne er r t to o Y Yo ou ur r C Co om mp pu ut te er r
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 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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X150
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.
5. 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.
6. Switch the scanner power on.
4The USB hub is not included with the scanner.
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St te ep p 2 2. . I In ns st ta al ll li in ng g t th he e S So of ft tw wa ar re e
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 is off when the scanner is
connected, the “Add New Hardware Wizard”
message will not be displayed until the computer
is on and Windows starts.
2. For Windows 7:
When the Setup/Application CD is for several scanner models
a. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your
CD-ROM drive. Click Run install.exe in the AutoPlay window.
b. Click on the Yes button if the User Account Control dialog pops up. Follow the
instructions in the pop-up installation message.
c. In the Device Manager window, right-click on this scanner under Other
devices and select Update Driver Software from the pop-up menu. Click
Browse my computer for driver software in the window that appears, and
click the Browse button.
d. In the Browse For Folder window, select the folder or the CD-ROM drive that
contains this scanner’s driver and click the OK button to return to the previous
screen. Click the Next button and click Install this driver software anyway if
the Windows Security window appears. Afterwards, please skip to procedure
4.
When the Setup/Application CD is for one scanner model
a. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your
CD-ROM drive. Click Run install.exe in the AutoPlay window.
b. Click on the Yes button if the User Account Control dialog pops up.
Afterwards, please skip to procedure 4.
3. For Windows 8 & Windows 10:
a. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your
CD-ROM drive. Click on the pop-up notification, then click Run install.exe in
the pop-up window. If you miss the pop-up notification, please eject and re-
insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM.
b. Click on the Yes button if the User Account Control dialog pops up.
Afterwards, please skip to procedure 4.
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all software that your new scanner
requires. If the pop-up wizard window appears click Next,and click Install this
driver software anyway in the Windows Security window then click Finish in the
wizard window.
5. After the software is installed, close all open applications and click the Finish
button to restart your computer.
Attention
Save the Setup/Application CD in case you need
to reinstall the driver and software in the future.
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St te ep p 3 3. . T Te es st ti in ng g t th he e S Sc ca an nn ne er r
The following test procedure checks to see 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 properly test your scanner, please perform the following steps:
1. Double-click the SecureScan icon in the system tray to display the main
window.
2. Select the correct Model name from the drop-down list. Choose the alignment
method Left-aligned. Select Recognition from the Application drop-down
list to scan image and recognize document data. Click the OK button to
complete the settings.
3. Open the cover and place the passport or ID card face-down on the scanner
glass. Align the passport or ID card along with the alignment bar. Gently close
the cover.
4. The scanner starts to scan immediately. After the scanning process is
completed, the scanner will beep once and the scan indicator will blink once.
The scanned image will display on the screen.
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Uninstalling the Plustek device driver and
software
To uninstall your existing Plustek driver and software, please follow the steps
below:
1. From the
Windows START menu, point to All Programs > Your Scanner
Model Name, and the click Uninstall (Your Scanner Model Name).
(For Windows 8.1 users: Point your mouse cursor to the upper or lower right
corner of your screen to open the Charm bar. Click on the Start charm, then
click on the downwards arrow button in the lower left corner of the screen. The
Apps screen will be shown. Move your cursor to the right edge of the screen
to scroll right until you find Your Scanner Model Name, and then click on
Uninstall (Your Scanner Model Name).)
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the device driver and software.
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Chapter II. Scanning via
SecureScan Program
SecureScan program is able to capture and verify relevant data of Size 1 Machine
Readable Official Travel Documents (TD1), Size 2 Machine Readable Official Travel
Documents (TD2), Size 3 Machine Readable Travel Documents (TD3), as well as visas.
This program is capable of reading the Machine Readable Zone and Visual Zone data
on the ICAO standard documents including international passports, standard size
plastic ID cards, and driver licenses. It is a specialized image capture program that
allows you to conveniently capture images, recognize the scanned data and print the
scanned results. Follow the steps described below:
1. Double-click the SecureScan icon in system tray to display the main window.
2. Select the correct
Model name from the drop-down list. Choose the alignment
method either Left-aligned or Right-aligned. (Select Left-aligned when the
alignment bar is placed next to the left side of the scanner glass. If you select
Right-aligned, you need to manually remove the alignment bar and place it next to
the right side of the scanner glass for better document alignment.) Select
Recognition from the Application drop-down list to scan image and recognize
document data. You may select Print from the Application drop-down list to print
the scanned results by your printer. Click the OK button to complete the settings.
3. Open the cover and place the passport or ID card face-down on the scanner glass.
Align the passport or ID card along with the alignment bar. Gently close the cover.
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Information
When you’re scanning the passport, please
gently press the passport binding to guarantee
the minimum space between the to-be-scanned
page and the scanner glass.
4. The scanner starts to scan immediately. After the scanning process is completed,
the scanner will beep once and the scan indicator will blink once. The scanned
image will display on the screen. You may modify the scanned results if it is
necessary. When you are scanning the ID card, you may click the button to
display the front-side scanned results, and click the button to display the rear-
side scanned results. All the images are saved under the SecureScan Doc folder
on the desktop by default.
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Chapter III. Managing via
SecureScan Manager Program
The SecureScan Manager program is important software that comes with your
scanner. This program allows you to view and search the scanned data. You can easily
adjust settings to export and print the scanned data. Follow the steps described below:
1. From the Windows START menu, point to All Programs > Your Scanner Model
Name, and then click SecureScan Manager. (For Windows 8.1 users: Point your
mouse cursor to the upper or lower right corner of your screen to open the Charm
bar. Click on the Start charm, then click on the downwards arrow button in the
lower left corner of the screen. The Apps screen will be shown. Move your cursor
to the right edge of the screen to scroll right until you find Your Scanner Model
Name, and then click on SecureScan Manager.) The login window appears.
2. Enter the default password 12345678 and click the Login button to login the
SecureScan Manager program.
3. You may search the desired data by using the keyword or the specific time period.
4. You may click the button to select the display items.
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