Trust Easy Connect 9600 Plus User manual

Easy Connect 9600 Plus
Easy Connect 9600 Plus
User Manual
Version 1.0

Easy Connect 9600 Plus
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Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................................2
1.1 Conventions...............................................................................2
1.2 Contents ....................................................................................2
1.3 Minimum system requirements..................................................3
2. Safety .............................................................................................4
3. Connection.....................................................................................5
4. Installation of the TWAIN driver and the software......................6
4.1 TextBridge Classic 1.1...............................................................7
4.2 Ulead iPhoto Plus 4...................................................................8
5. Scanning ......................................................................................10
5.1 Opening the scan dialog box....................................................10
5.2 TWAIN dialog box....................................................................12
5.2.1 Explanation of the TWAIN dialog box................................12
5.2.2 Enhance tab......................................................................13
5.2.3 Filters tab...........................................................................13
5.3 Making a scan..........................................................................14
6. Ulead iPhoto Plus 4.....................................................................15
6.1 Initial set-up..............................................................................15
6.2 Starting the TWAIN program...................................................16
7. Working with TextBridge............................................................18
7.1 Setting up the scanner.............................................................18
7.2 Scanning with TextBridge Classic............................................18
8. Maintenance.................................................................................20
9. Troubleshooting ..........................................................................21
9.1 Testing the scanner..................................................................21
10. Specifications............................................................................25

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1. Introduction
This manual is intended for users of the Easy Connect 9600 Plus
scanner. No specific prior knowledge is needed to install and use this
product.
This scanner will only work with Windows 95 / 98 and Windows NT
4.0.
Note: This scanner will not work with MS-DOS, Windows 3.1x /
NT3.x or an Apple Macintosh.
1.1 Conventions
The following conventions have been used in this manual to indicate
instructions:
<key> You should press a key at this point. An indication of
which key is given between the brackets.
‘System’ This is a specific term from a program. These are the
terms used by, for example, Windows.
[DIR] Text in this font should be typed in.
Extra information will be shown as follows:
Note: Turn off the computer before connecting the scanner.
1.2 Contents
When you have unpacked everything you should have the following:
•Scanner
•Power supply adapter
•Interface cable
•CD-ROM with drivers and applications
•This manual
Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged.

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1.3 Minimum system requirements
•Compatible PC with 80486 CPU and 8 MB RAM
•Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 or Windows NT 4.0
•Printer port (EPP)
•Hard disk with at least 60 MB free space (for installation)
•VGA card, 256 colours
•CD-ROM player

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2. Safety
Read the following instructions carefully before use:
1. Remove the power plugs from the power sockets before cleaning
the equipment.
2. Do not use this equipment in damp environments such as
bathrooms, damp basements, swimming pools, etc.
3. Make sure there is nothing placed on the power cord.
4. Never stick anything into the slots on the outside of the
equipment.
5. Do not try to repair the equipment yourself.
6. You should disconnect the power supply and have the equipment
repaired by qualified personnel if:
a) the cable or the plug is damaged or worn;
b) the equipment has come into contact with fluids;
c) the equipment has fallen and/or the casing has been
damaged.
7. Do not place the product in direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the
sun or to excessive heat can damage the product.

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3. Connection
Note: Turn off the computer before connecting peripheral
devices.
Follow these steps to connect the scanner to your computer:
1. Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices.
2. Remove the printer cable plug, if there is one, from the parallel
port at the back of your computer.
3. Connect the printer cable, if there is one, to the ‘Printer’
connector at the back of the scanner (connector A, Figure 1).
4. Unpack the interface cable and connect it to the parallel port of
your computer.
5. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the ‘Computer’
connector of the scanner (connector B, Figure 1).
6. Connect the power supply adapter cable to the scanner
(connector C, Figure 1).
7. Plug the power supply adapter into the wall socket.
Your scanner (and printer) are now connected. You are ready to install
the driver and the applications. You may have to re-install your printer.
Note: The scanner will be turned on and off automatically and
therefore has no on/off switch.
Figure 1: Back side of the scanner

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4. Installation of the TWAIN driver and
the software
All the files needed for the installation of the drivers and the application
software are on the CD.
Note: The following notation has been used in the examples:
hard disk is drive ’C:’, CD-ROM player is drive ‘D:’. If your
system uses different drive letters you should replace the
drive letters in the examples with your own.
In order to use your scanner in Windows you should first install the
TWAIN driver and the applications.
Close all other programs before you install the software.
1. Start Windows.
2. Insert the CD-ROM with the application in the CD-ROM player.
3. Click with the mouse on the ‘Start’ button and select ‘Run’ (see
Figure 2).
Figure 2: Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0 installation
4. On the command line type [D:\SETUP.EXE] (see Figure 3). Click
on ‘OK’.
Figure 3: Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0 installation
5. Use the mouse to select the language you wish to use during
installation (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Dutch).
Click on ‘OK’ to continue. The welcome screen will appear.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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7. Select ‘Typical’ to install all the components. Click on ‘Next’.
8. To continue installation follow the instructions on the screen.
4.1 TextBridge Classic 1.1
The installation of the ‘Textbridge Classic’ OCR program is part of the
total installation and will be done automatically.
1. Select ‘Full Installation (software and scanner)’ and click on
‘Continue’. A screen with the license agreement appears.
2. Click on ‘Yes’ to accept the license and to continue installation.
3. Select all the languages for OCR recognition (Figure 4) and click
on ‘Continue’. You can only recognise text in the languages you
have selected here.
Figure 4: Selecting languages
4. Click on ‘Continue’ to accept the installation directory for
TextBridge Classic.
5. After installation you should select the type of scanner. Select
‘TWAIN’ and click on ‘Continue’ (see Figure 5). A window with
the available TWAIN drivers appears.

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Figure 5: Selecting the input device
6. Select the ‘Trust Easy Connect 9600 Plus’ from the list and click
on ‘Select’. A window such as Figure 6 will appear.
Figure 6: Finishing installation
7. Click on ‘End’ to complete the installation.
4.2 Ulead iPhoto Plus 4
The installation procedure will now continue with the installation of
Ulead iPhoto Plus 4.
1. Select the language you want to use for the program and click on
‘OK’.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue installing.
3. Select ‘Typical’ to install all components. Click on ‘Next’ to
continue.

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4. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue installation.
5. Select ‘Yes’ when asked if you want to install the Acrobat
Reader.
6. Click on ‘Accept’ to accept the license agreement.
7. Click on ‘Install’ to install the program in the directory indicated.
8. Enter your name and company name and click on ‘OK’ to
continue.
9. Click on ‘OK’ to finish the installation of the Acrobat Reader.
10. The installation of iPhoto Plus 4 is almost complete. Select the
items you want to implement and click on ‘Next’.
11. You should restart your computer when installation is complete.

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5. Scanning
You can scan in two ways with this scanner. The first method, via the
scan dialog box is fast and easy (see chapter 5.1). The second
method, via the TWAIN dialog box, offers you more facilities (see
chapter 5.2).
5.1 Opening the scan dialog box.
You can open the scan dialog box by:
1. Double-clicking the icon on the task bar, or
2. Opening the cover.
After a moment a window will appear on the screen. See Figure 7.
Figure 7: Scan dialog box

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1 Scan window Set up: the image or document to the
selected application.
2 Copy window Set up: print the image or document on the
connected printer. (Printer required)
3 Fax window Set up: send the image or document per fax.
(fax modem required)
4 E-Mail window Set up: send the image or document by
E-mail. (modem and Internet account
required)
5 OCR window Set up: convert the document to a text file.
6 Menu window Setting up paper size, scanning mode, etc.
7 Browse icon This icon enables you to select the software
application to which you want to transport the
scanned document or image.
8 Info Provides information about the program.
9 Help Opens the on-line help function of the
scanner and the software.
10 Exit Exits the program (remains active on the task
bar)
11 Scan The image or document is scanned and
transferred to the selected application
(software, printer, fax, e-mail, OCR)

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5.2 TWAIN dialog box
You can open the TWAIN dialog box by scanning in a TWAIN-
compatible application.
You can read about how to select the scanner and how to start
TWAIN in the manual belonging to the application you are using.
Figure 8: TWAIN dialog box
5.2.1 Explanation of the TWAIN dialog box
Scan mode: Selecting the desired scan setting (colour, grey, black
and white)
Scan size: Adjusting the size of the scan area
Resolution: Setting the resolution (choice of fixed values)
In the ‘Output’ panel you can indicate the unit of measurement (inch,
cm) and adjust the scale.

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1 Descreen Elimination of moiré patterns in print work.
2 Help Shows a list of detailed subjects
3 Language Select the language you want to see on the screen.
4 Exit Close the program.
With the ‘PreScan’ button you can make a pre-scan of the image or
document at a low resolution.
With the ‘Scan’ button you can scan the image or document using the
settings you entered.
5.2.2 Enhance tab
You can set the following on this tab:
Clarity Set the clarity
Contrast Set the contrast
Gamma Set the Gamma value
5.2.3 Filters tab
You can set a number of scan options on this tab:
None No options used
Blur The image will be more hazy
Sharpen Make the image sharper
Invert Set negative
Mirror Mirror the image vertically
Emboss Scan in embossed mode
Unsharp mask Decrease sharpness (soft focus)

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5.3 Making a scan
Carry out the following steps to make a scan.
1. Place the image or document on the glass plate facing
downwards.
2. Click on the ‘PreScan’ button with the mouse.
3. Set the required scan mode (colour, grey, black and white).
4. Use the mouse to set your scan size in the PreScan window.
5. Set the resolution. 300 DPI is sufficient in most cases.
6. Click with the mouse on the ‘Scan’ button to make the scan. The
result will be copied to the application with which you are working
at that moment.
Note: The scanning process cannot be interrupted.

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6. Ulead iPhoto Plus 4
Note: The manual is on the CD-ROM which was supplied.
6.1 Initial set-up
1. Start the Ulead iPhoto Plus program.
2. Select ‘File’.
3. Select ‘Acquire’ and choose ‘Select Source’ (see Figure 9).
4. Now select ‘Trust Easy Connect 9600 Plus’ (see Figure 10) and
click on ‘OK’. Ulead iPhoto Plus 4.0 is now correctly set up for
your scanner.
Figure 9: The Ulead iPhoto Plus 4.0 selection window
Figure 10: Selection of the Trust scanner in Ulead iPhoto
Plus 4.0

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6.2 Starting the TWAIN program
You need the TWAIN program in order to scan images.
1. Start the Ulead iPhoto Plus program.
2. Click on ‘Start’ (see Figure 11, option 1).
3. Click on ‘Scan’ (see Figure 11, option 2).
4. Figure 12 now appears.
5. Select ‘new image’ and click on ‘Acquire’. The TWAIN window
will appear.
6. See chapter 5.3 on how to scan.
Figure 11: Scan selection window Ulead iPhoto Plus 4.0

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Figure 12: Dialog box Aquire Image in Ulead iPhoto Plus 4.0

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7. Working with TextBridge
TextBridge is a program for scanning and converting text. The scan
result can be processed in a word processor. You will find an
extensive manual for the program on the CD-ROM.
7.1 Setting up the scanner
The scanner was configured for the use of the software during the
installation of the application.
7.2 Scanning with TextBridge Classic
1. Start TextBridge Classic.
2. Place the document to be scanned on the scanner.
3. Press the ‘GO’ button in TextBridge. The TWAIN window will now
appear on the screen.
4. Click on ‘Preview’ to make a trial scan.
5. Use the mouse to mark the desired area.
6. Set the scan mode to ‘Line art mode’.
7. Set the resolution to 300dpi.
8. Click on ‘Scan’. When the scan is finished TextBridge Classic will
ask if there is more to be scanned. You can now scan more
pages if you want.
9. Click on ‘END’ to finish the scan. Text recognition will start
automatically. You are prompted to enter the location where the
scanned text is to be stored.
10. Enter a name for your scanned text in the ‘File Name’ box.
11. At ‘Save as Type’ select the file format. Choose a file format
which will be recognised by your word processor. If you are
unsure select ‘ASCII Std. (*.txt)’.
12. Click on ‘Save’ to store the file. You have finished scanning the
text.
13. Close TextBridge Classic.