Trust Easy Scan 19200 Plus User manual

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TRUST EASY CONNECT 19200
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Instruction manual
Version 2.0

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Contents
1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Conventions used in the manual ...........................................................................................................2
1.2 Contents...................................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Minimum system requirements..............................................................................................................2
2. Safety ...............................................................................................................................................................3
3. Connecting ......................................................................................................................................................4
4. Installing TWAIN and the software................................................................................................................5
4.1 TWAIN.......................................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Installing Acrobat Reader.......................................................................................................................6
4.3 TextBridge Classic 2.0 ............................................................................................................................6
4.4 Scanner and camera properties.............................................................................................................8
4.5 Installing PhotoExpress 2.0 ...................................................................................................................8
5. Scanning........................................................................................................................................................12
5.1 Opening the scan dialog box ...............................................................................................................12
5.2 TWAIN dialog box..................................................................................................................................12
5.2.1 Buttons in the Preview window ....................................................................................................13
5.2.2 Settings...........................................................................................................................................13
5.2.3 TWAIN settings ..............................................................................................................................14
5.3 Making a scan........................................................................................................................................16
6. Working with TextBridge..............................................................................................................................17
6.1 Settings ..................................................................................................................................................17
6.2 Scanning with TextBridge Classic.......................................................................................................18
7. Working with Ulead PhotoExpress .............................................................................................................19
7.1 Scanning with PhotoExpress 2.0.........................................................................................................19
8. Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................21
9. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................21
10. Specifications................................................................................................................................................23
11. Trust Service Centres...................................................................................................................................24

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1. Introduction
This manual is intended for users of the Easy Scan 19200 Plus scanner. No prior knowledge is necessary to install and
use this product.
This scanner only works in Windows 95 / 98 and Windows NT 4.0.
Note: This scanner does not work with MS-DOS, Windows 3.1x / NT3.x. or an Apple Macintosh.
1.1 Conventions used in the manual
This manual uses the following layout conventions for instructions:
<key> Requires the user to press a key. The key legend is shown between the brackets.
‘System’ This is a software-specific term, e.g. a term used by Windows.
[DIR] Text in this font is to be typed by the user.
(term) The text between the parentheses (….) is the English term, e.g. (File), referred to in the accompanying
illustration.
Additional information is shown as follows:
Note: Turn off the computer before connecting the scanner.
1.2 Contents
After you have unpacked everything, you should have the following articles:
•Scanner
•Power supply adapter
•Interface cable
•CD-ROM containing the drivers and applications
•This instruction manual
Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged.
1.3 Minimum system requirements
•Compatible PC with a 80486 CPU and 16 MB RAM
•Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 or Windows NT 4.0
•Printer port (EPP)
•A hard disk with at least 60 MB free space (for installation)
•VGA card, 256 colours
•CD-ROM drive

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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 device.
2. Do not use the device in a damp environment, such as bathrooms, damp basements, swimming pools, etc.
3. Make sure that nothing is placed on the power cord.
4. Never stick anything into the slots on the outside of the device.
5. Do not try to repair the device yourself.
6. If any of the following circumstances occur, remove the plug from the power socket and have the device repaired
by qualified personnel:
a) The cable or plug is damaged or worn
b) The device has come into contact with fluids
c) The device has fallen and/or the casing has been damaged.
7. Do not place this device in direct sunlight. Direct exposure to sunlight or excessive heat can damage the device.

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3. Connecting
Note: Turn off the computer before connecting peripheral devices.
Follow the steps below to connect the scanner to your computer.
1. Turn off the computer and all the connected peripheral devices.
2. Remove the printer cable plug from the parallel port at the back of your computer (if present).
3. Connect the printer cable (if present) to the 'Printer' connection at the back of the scanner (connector A, Figure 1).
4. Remove the interface cable from the packaging and connect it to your computer's parallel port.
5. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the scanner's 'Computer' connection (connector B, Figure 1).
6. Connect the cable from the power supply adapter to the scanner (connector C, Figure 1).
7. Plug the power supply adapter into the wall socket.
Your scanner (and printer) is 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, does not have an on/off switch.
Figure 1: Rear of the scanner

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4. Installing TWAIN and the software
4.1 TWAIN
Follow the steps below to install the TWAIN driver.
1. Start Windows 95, 98 or NT4.
2. Insert the CD-ROM with the drivers and TextBridge into your CD-ROM drive.
3. Click on 'Start' and select 'Run' (Figure 2).
Figure 2: Starting the installation
4. In the command line, type [D:\START.EXE] and click on ‘OK’ (Figure 3) to start the installation.
Figure 3: Selecting the language
5. Select the language you wish to use during the installation and click on 'OK' to continue.
6. The following window contains “Welcome” information. Click on 'Next' to continue. Figure 4 will appear.
Figure 4: Choosing the installation directory

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7. Click on 'Next' to accept the default directory and continue with the installation. Figure 5 will appear.
Figure 5: Choosing the type of set-up
8. Select 'Typical' to install all the components. Click on 'Next' to continue.
9. Click on 'Next' to accept the default start menu folder and continue with the installation. A summary of the
components to be installed will be given in the next window.
10. Click on 'Start Install' to start the installation. The files will now be copied.
4.2 Installing Acrobat Reader
1. Click on 'OK' to accept the Acrobat Reader license agreement. The files will now be copied.
4.3 TextBridge Classic 2.0
1. Start the installation of TextBridge Classic after the installation of Adobe Acrobat Reader has been completed.
Figure 6 will appear.
Figure 6: Installing TextBridge Classic

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2. Click on 'Next'. Figure 7 will appear.
Figure 7: Licence agreement
3. Click on 'Yes' to accept the license agreement and continue with the installation. Figure 8 will appear.
Figure 8: Selecting the type of installation
4. Select 'Custom' (Figure 8), so that a bullet appears in the box.
5. Click on 'Next' to continue with the installation. Figure 9 will appear.
6. Click on 'Language packs' to select the languages to use (Figure 9).
Figure 9: Selecting the languages
Note: You will only be able to recognize text in the languages you select. Once the installation has been
completed, you will be able to add other languages for OCR at a later time.
7. Click on 'Next' to continue with the installation of TextBridge Classic. A new window about the registration of
TextBridge will appear.
8. Click on 'Next'. A window about product registration will appear.

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9. Click on 'Cancel'. You will be asked whether you wish to cancel the product registration.
10. Click on 'Yes'. You will see a window that explains that you will receive a reminder about product registration 2
weeks after the installation of TextBridge.
11. Click on 'OK' to complete the installation of TextBridge Classic.
You have now completed the installation of TextBridge Classic 2.0.
4.4 Scanner and camera properties
After the installation, a window will appear containing the scanner and camera properties. Click on 'OK' to close the
window.
4.5 Installing PhotoExpress 2.0
Ulead PhotoExpress 2.0 is an application that can be used to edit scanned images.
1. Insert the CD-ROM with PhotoExpress 2.0 into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The CD-ROM will start automatically. Figure 10 will be displayed on your monitor. Continue from point 5. If the CD-
ROM does not start automatically, then it must be started manually.
3. Click on 'Start' and select 'Run'.
4. In the command line, type [D:\SETUP.EXE] and click on ‘OK’ to start the program. Figure 10 will appear.
Figure 10: Installing PhotoExpress 2.0
5. Select the language you wish to use during the installation of Ulead Photo Express 2.0 and click on 'OK'. (Figure
11). The welcome window will appear.
6. Click on 'Next'. The window with the license agreement will appear (Figure 12).
Figure 11: Welcome window

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7. Click on 'Yes' to accept the license agreement (Figure 12) and continue with the installation.
Figure 12: Licence agreement
8. Click on 'Next'. Figure 13.
Figure 13: Installing PhotoExpress 2.0
9. Select the background colour that you wish to use (Figure 14). Click on 'Next'.
Figure 14: Installing PhotoExpress 2.0

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10. Click on 'Next' to accept the default program folder (Figure 15).
Figure 15: Installing PhotoExpress 2.0
11. Click on 'Next' (Figure 16). PhotoExpress will now be installed. Figure 17 appears when the installation is
completed.
Figure 16: Installing PhotoExpress 2.0
12. Only select the option ‘Yes, I want… …on the Desktop’ (Figure 18).
13. Click on 'Next' to continue (Figure 17).
Figure 17: Installing PhotoExpress 2.0

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14. Click on 'OK' to complete the installation. Figure 18 will appear.
15. Click on 'Finish' to complete the installation. Depending on the choice that you make, your computer will be
restarted or you will return to Windows.
Figure 18: Completing the installation
You have now completed the installation of the TWAIN driver and the applications. If you have a modem, you can
electronically register Ulead PhotoExpress 2.0. See the software's instruction manual (supplied on CD-ROM) for
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5. Scanning
This scanner can be used to scan in two different ways. 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 more possibilities (see chapter 5.2).
5.1 Opening the scan dialog box
You can open the scan dialog box by double clicking on the icon in the taskbar. A window will appear after a short time
(Figure 19).
Figure 19: Scan dialog box
1 Scan window Set-up for scanning the image or document to the selected application.
2 Copy window Set-up for printing the image or document using the connected printer (printer required).
3 Fax window Set-up for sending the image or document by fax (fax modem required).
4E-mail
window
Set-up for sending the image or document by e-mail (modem and Internet account required).
5 OCR window Set-up for converting the document to a text file.
6 Menu window Sets the paper size, scan mode, etc.
7 Browse icon This icon enables you to select the software application you wish to transport the scanned
document/image to.
8 Info Displays information about the program.
9 Help Opens on-line help function for the scanner and software.
10 Exit Exits the program (remains active in the taskbar).
11 Scan The image or document is scanned and transferred to the selected application (software,
printer, fax, e-mail, OCR).
Table 1: Scan dialog functions
5.2 TWAIN dialog box
The TWAIN dialog box can be opened by scanning from a TWAIN compatible application.
1. Start the program that TWAIN supports (e.g. PhotoExpress 2.0).
2. Open the Acquire command from the file menu and select 'Select Source'. The 'Select Source' dialog box will be
opened.
3. Select 'Trust Easy Connect 19200 Plus' in the 'Select Source' dialog box. This will be selected automatically if there
is only 1 source available.
4. Click on the 'Select' button. The 'Select Source' dialog box will close automatically.

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5. Return to the 'File' menu. Click on 'Acquire'. This is usually next to the 'Select' command. The TWAIN dialog box
will appear (Figure 20).
Figure 20: TWAIN dialog box
The TWAIN window consists of two sections. The left-hand section contains the TWAIN settings. The right-hand section
(Preview window) shows a preview of the scanned image.
5.2.1 Buttons in the Preview window
There are a number of buttons in the preview window.
Button Function
Cropping Tool Selects an area in the preview window.
Zoom Increases or decreases the size of the image in the preview window.
Batch scan Scans several areas of a document.
Language Sets the language used in the TWAIN window.
Help Displays information about the scanner and software functions.
Exit Closes the TWAIN dialog box.
Preview Shows an example of the scan.
Scan Makes a scan of the selected area using the selected settings.
Table 2: Preview window functions
5.2.2 Settings
Settings can be saved, loaded etc. using the buttons in the bottom left of the TWAIN window.
Load Loads the settings.
Save Saves the settings.
Previous Reloads the previous settings.
Reset Restores the default settings.
Info Displays information about the settings.
Table 3: Settings

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5.2.3 TWAIN settings
The screen with the TWAIN settings contains a number of folders. A folder can be selected by clicking on the tab using
the mouse.
5.2.3.1 'Main' folder
The main folder contains settings that are necessary for specifying scan parameters.
Function Options Description
LineArt •Scans text.
•Scans black-and-white images.
•Use of OCR software.
Gray •Scans images with a grey tint.
•Scans colour images that need to be converted to grey
tints.
Scan mode
Color
24 or 48 bits
Scans images in colour.
Scan source Respect Scans non-transparent images (e.g. a photograph).
A4 Sets the scan size to 21 x 29.6 cm.
A5 Sets the scan size to 14.8 x 21 cm.
Letter Sets the scan size to 8.5 x 11 inch.
Scan size
Custom You can determine the area to be scanned yourself in this
selection window.
Resolution 50 - 19200 Selects set resolutions.
Custom Choose a resolution yourself between 50 and 19200 dpi
(only whole numbers).
None No descreen pattern is set.
Newspaper Sets a descreen pattern for a newspaper.
Magazine Sets a descreen pattern for a magazine.
Descreen
Art magazine Sets a descreen pattern for an art magazine.
On Displays the image's real colours.Colour calibration
Off Displays a larger scale of colours. The image may differ
from the original.
Colour balance Maintains the colour balance between the lightest and darkest colours.
Scale Increases or decreases the format of the image.
Height and width Displays the height and width of the selected area.
Image format Displays the computer memory or disk space necessary to scan/save the selected area.
Table 4: Overview of the functions in the main folder

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5.2.3.2 'Enhance' folder
This folder contains settings that can be applied to the original image before making the final scan.
This folder also contains 2 small images of the preview scan. All changes made in this folder are visible in the right-
hand image.
Function Options Description
Master The equal addition or reduction of all the colours.Program selector
Red, Green or Blue The addition or reduction of the quantity of the chosen
colour.
Brightness Sets the brightness of the image.
Contrast Set the contrast of the image.
Gamma Sets the brightness for the light, middle and darker areas separately.
Histogram Shows the distribution of brightness in the image.
Table 5: Overview of the functions in the 'Enhance' folder
5.2.3.3 'Filters' folder
This folder contains settings that can be used to produce special effects. This folder also contains 2 small images of the
preview scan. The selected effect is visible in the right-hand image.
Options Description
None Default setting. No filter is used.
Soften Softens or weakens the image.
Sharpen Shows more detail in a hazy image.
Invert Converts colours into their complement.
Mirror Gives a horizontal mirror image.
Relief Sinks or raises elements in the image.
Unsharp mask Looks for corners in the image and emphasizes them.
Table 6: Overview of the functions in the 'Filters' folder

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5.3 Making a scan
Follow the steps below to make a scan.
1. Lay the image or document face down on the glass plate.
2. Using the mouse, click on the 'Prescan' button.
3. Select the desired scan mode (colour, greyscale, black-and-white).
4. Using the mouse, select the size of area to be scanned in the preview window or select a default size from the
'Scan Size' menu.
5. Set the resolution. 300 dpi will be sufficient for most purposes.
6. Using the mouse, click on the 'Scan' button to make a scan. The result will be copied to the currently active
application.
Note: The scanning process cannot be interrupted.

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6. Working with TextBridge
TextBridge is a program used for scanning text and converting it into a document so that it can be edited using a word
processor. A detailed manual for this program is included on the CD-ROM.
6.1 Settings
1. Start TextBridge Classic.
2. Click on 'File'.
3. Next, click on 'Select Scanner...'. A new window will appear.
4. Select the 'Trust Easy Connect 19200 Plus’.
5. Click on 'OK'.
6. Select the language of the document to be scanned. Click on 'Process'.
7. Click on 'Settings'. A new window will appear.
8. Click on the 'Processing' tab.
9. Select the language in the 'Process With' box by clicking on the arrow for the drop-down menu and selecting the
language (Figure 21).
Figure 21: Selecting the language
10. Click on 'OK'.
11. You have now completed the TextBridge Classic settings. Continue to chapter 6.2.

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6.2 Scanning with TextBridge Classic
Note: To show some non-English characters, e.g. Polish characters, 'Language Support' should be selected in
Windows. See Windows 'Help' function for more information. You should also make sure your application is
capable of showing non-English language characters.
1. Place the document to be scanned on the scanner.
2. Click on the button marked 'Auto Process' (Figure 22). A new window will be opened.
Figure 22: Auto Process button
3. Select the type of document.
4. Set 'Page Source' to 'Scanner' by clicking on it with the mouse (Figure 23).
Figure 23: Selecting 'Page Source'
5. Click on 'OK'. The TWAIN dialog box (Figure 20) will now be opened.
6. Click on 'Prescan' to make a test scan.
7. Using the mouse, select the area you wish to scan.
8. Set 'Scan Mode' to 'BW' (black-and-white).
9. Set ‘Destination’ to ‘Application’.
10. Set the resolution to 300dpi.
11. Click on 'Scan'.
12. After completing the scan, TextBridge will start the OCR process of the scanned document and ask if you wish to
scan additional documents.
13. Click on 'More Pages' or 'Other Side' to scan more pages.
14. Click on 'No More' to stop scanning.
A window will then be displayed which will ask you to save the scanned text.
15. Under 'File Name', type a name for the text produced.
16. Under 'Save as Type', select the format of the file. Select a file format that will be recognized by your word
processor. If in doubt, select ‘ASCII Std. (*.txt)’.