Plustek VTM300 User manual

 Installation
 Usage & Maintenance

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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 Vista / 8 / 10, your screen will look somewhat different but function 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
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.........................................................................5
Step 1. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer.............................................................6
Step 2. Installing the Software..............................................................................................6
CHAPTER II. SCANNING........................................................................................7
Placing the Plastic Card..............................................................................................7
Placing the Document.................................................................................................7
Scanning via the Demo Program................................................................................7
CHAPTER III. PRODUCT FUNCTION DESCRIPTION................................................. 10
CHAPTER IV. CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 15
Clean the Scanner....................................................................................................15
Cleaning Materials..............................................................................................................15
Clean Feed Roller and Glass .............................................................................................15
Calibrating the Scanner............................................................................................16
Power Save ..............................................................................................................17
Usage & Maintenance Tips.......................................................................................17
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................ 18
APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY............................................... 19
Service & Support Information..................................................................................19
Statement of Limited Warranty .................................................................................20
FCC Radio Frequency Statement.............................................................................21

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. You can easily scan
single-sided documents with your scanner.
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 describes the scanner functions.
Chapter IV describes how to maintain and clean your scanner.
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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Co on nv ve en nt ti io on ns s o of f T Th hi is s G Gu ui id de e
Bold —Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter.
“XXX” — Represents commands or contents on your computer screen.
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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 AC adapter and 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
 Available USB 2.0 port
 Operating System: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Box Contents2
1. Scanner
2. USB Cable
3. AC Adapter
4. Calibration Sheet
5. Quick Guide
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. Power Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s power status.
2. Status Indicator: Indicates the scanner’s operating status.
3. Page Feed Slot: Feed the document into the scanner from this slot. You can feel
the document being grabbed by the scanner.
4. Power Switch: Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF.
5. USB Port: It connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included
USB cable.
6. Power Receptor: Connects the scanner to a standard AC power outlet by the
included AC adapter.
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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 Demo program. All of these
software applications use approximately 800 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 Vista / 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.
Installing and Setting up the Scanner
Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the Plustek
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scanner.
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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 end of the included USB cable into the USB port 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 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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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. Switch on the scanner power from the side of the scanner.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions of the installation driver to install the software that
your new scanner requires.
3The USB hub is not included with the scanner.
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Chapter II. Scanning
Placing the Plastic Card
The plastic card can be embossed credit card, driver license, ID card, insurance
card, medic-care card or any membership card. Make sure to load the embossed face
of the embossed card face up into the scanner. Insert one plastic card face up into the
scanner.
Attention
 Make sure the plastic card you wish to scan
is horizontally loaded into the scanner.
 Maximum thickness of each plastic card is:
Embossed up to 1.2 mm.
Placing the Document
Insert one document face up into the scanner.
Scanning via the Demo Program
The Demo program is automatically installed to your system along with the
scanner driver.
Attention
Before you start scanning, check the following:
1. The power of both your computer and
scanner is turned on.
2. The document is appropriately loaded into
the scanner.
The Demo program is a very important piece of software that comes with your
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