Trust Easy Scan 9600 Plus User manual

Easy Scan 9600 Plus
Easy Scan 9600 Plus
User’s Manual
Version 1.0

Easy Scan 9600 Plus
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................................2
1.1 Conventions...............................................................................2
1.2 Contents ....................................................................................2
1.3 Minimum system requirements..................................................3
2. Safety .............................................................................................4
3. Connecting.....................................................................................5
4. Installing the software...................................................................6
4.1 Installation of the TWAIN program.............................................6
4.2 Installation of TextBridge............................................................6
4.3 Installation of Adobe Photo Deluxe............................................8
5. Working with the scanner.............................................................9
5.1 Activating the TWAIN program..................................................9
5.1.1 From the Start menu...........................................................9
5.1.2 From the software...............................................................9
5.2 The TWAIN program...............................................................10
5.2.1 Main ..................................................................................10
5.2.2 Advanced window.............................................................12
5.2.3 Preferences window..........................................................13
5.3 Using the scan key...................................................................14
6. Working with Adobe PhotoDeluxe.............................................15
6.1 One-off setting of the scanner..................................................15
6.2 Scanning with Adobe PhotoDeluxe..........................................15
7. Working with TextBridge............................................................17
7.1 Setting the scanner..................................................................17
7.2 Scanning with TextBridge Classic............................................17
8. Troubleshooting..........................................................................19
9. Specifications..............................................................................22

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1. Introduction
This manual is intended for users of the Easy Scan 9600 Plus
scanner. No specific knowledge is required for installing or using this
product.
The scanner works only under Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0.
Note: The scanner does not operate under MS-DOS, Windows
3.1x/NT3.x and Apple Macintosh.
1.1 Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions to illustrate instructions:
<key> Here you must press a key. The name of the key will
appear between brackets.
‘System’ This is a specific term from a program; e.g. a term
used in Windows.
[DIR] Text in this font indicates that you are required to type
in text.
Additional information will be shown as follows:
Note: Turn off the computer before connecting the keyboard.
1.2 Contents
After unpacking, you should have the following items:
•Scanner
•Power supply adapter
•Interface cable
•CD-ROM with drivers and applications
•CD-ROM with Adobe Photo Deluxe
•This manual
Contact your dealer if something is missing or has been damaged.

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1.3 Minimum system requirements
•Compatible PC with an 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 of available hard-disk space (for
installation)
•VGA card, 256 colours
•CD-ROM player

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2. Safety
Read the following instructions thoroughly before using the product:
1. Remove the plugs from the outlet before cleaning the device. Do
not use any cleaning fluids or spray cans to clean the product.
Wipe off the device with a damp cloth.
2. Do not use this device in damp or wet environments; e.g.
bathrooms, damp cellars, swimming pools, etc.
3. Make sure that nothing rests on the power cord. Do not put this
device in a place where the cord can wear or be damaged.
4. Never insert objects into the openings on the outside of the
device, as you can come into contact with live electrical
components. This can cause fire or give strong electrical shocks.
5. Do not try and repair this device by yourself. The device may be
maintained by qualified personnel only.
6. Remove the plug from the outlet and have the device repaired by
qualified personal when:
a) the cord or plug is damaged or worn
b) fluid has penetrated the device
c) the device has fallen and/or the casing is damaged
7. Do not place this product in direct sunlight. Direct exposure to sun
or excessive warmth can damage the casing.

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3. Connecting
Note: Turn off the computer before you connect any peripheral
equipment.
Follow the instructions below to connect the scanner to your computer:
1. Turn off the computer and all its peripheral equipment.
2. Remove the plug of the printer cable from the parallel port (if
present) located on the back of your computer.
3. Connect the printer cable (if present) to the ‘Print’ connection at
the rear of the scanner (Figure B, Connector B).
4. Remove the interface cable from the packaging and connect it to
the parallel port of your computer.
5. Connect the other side of the cable to the ‘Host’ connection of
the scanner (Figure 1, Connector A).
6. Connect the cable of the power supply adapter to the scanner
(Figure 1, Connector C).
7. Plug the power supply adapter into the wall outlet.
Your scanner (and printer) are connected. You are now ready to install
the driver and the applications.
Note: The scanner is turned on and off automatically. This is
why it does not have an on/off switch.
Figure 1: Rear of the scanner

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4. Installing the software
All files required for installing the drivers and applications are on the
CD-ROM.
Note: The following drive letters are used in the examples: Hard
disk: driver ’C:’, CD-ROM player: driver ‘D:’
Substitute these letters if your system uses different
ones.
In order to be able to use your scanner in Windows, you must first
install the TWAIN driver and the applications.
Quit all programs before you install the software.
4.1 Installation of the TWAIN program
1. Re-start Windows.
2. Insert the CD-ROM with the driver into your CD-ROM player.
3. Click the ‘Start’ button with your mouse and select ‘Run’.
4. Type in [D:\DRIVER\SETUP.EXE] on the command line (see
Figure 2) and click ‘OK’.
Figure 2: Starting setup
5. The installation process will start. Files are copied to your hard disk
and a program group is created.
Continue with the installation of the software.
4.2 Installation of TextBridge
1. Click on the ‘Start’ button with your mouse and then select ‘Run’.
2. Type in
[D:\TBRIDGE\SETUP.EXE] on the command line
(Figure 2) and click ‘OK’. The installation program will then start.
3. Select the language you want to use during installation.

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4. At the next screen, select ‘Full Installation (software and scanner)’
and then click ‘Continue’. A screen with a license agreement will
appear.
5. Click ‘Yes’ to accept the license agreement and continue with the
installation.
6. Select all languages for OCR recognition (Figure 3) and click on
‘Continue’. You will only be able to recognise text in the
languages which you have selected here.
Figure 3: Selecting languages
7. Click ‘Continue’ to accept the installation directory of TextBridge
Classic.
8. After the installation, you must select the scanner type. Choose
‘TWAIN’ and ‘Continue’ (see Figure 4). A window containing the
present TWAIN drivers will appear.
Figure 4: Selecting the device for input
9. Choose ‘Trust Easy Scan 9600 Plus’ from the list and click
‘Select’. A window will appear as in Figure 5.

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Figure 5: Completing the installation
10. Click ‘End’ to complete the installation.
After Text Bridge Classic has been installed, you can install Adobe
Photo Deluxe, which has been supplied on a separate CD-ROM.
4.3 Installation of Adobe Photo Deluxe
Adobe Photo Deluxe is a program used to scan and edit images.
1. Insert the CD-ROM ‘Adobe Photo Deluxe’ into your CD-ROM
player.
2. Click on the ‘Start’ button with your mouse and then select ‘Run’
if the installation does not start automatically.
3. Type in
[D:\AUTORUN.EXE] on the command line (see Figure 2)
and click ‘OK’. The installation program appears.
4. Click on ‘Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0’ to start the installation
program.
5. Select ‘Typical’. Click on ‘Next’ to continue.
6. Fill in your personal data in the next window. You will find the
serial number on the packaging of the CD-ROM.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
8. If you have a modem, you can register the software
electronically. If you do not have a modem, then you must
deactivate this option. Click on ‘Finish’ to complete the
installation.

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5. Working with the scanner
You must start the TWAIN program in order to be able to work with
the scanner. The TWAIN program can be started in two ways.
5.1 Activating the TWAIN program
5.1.1 From the Start menu
Execute the following to activate the TWAIN program from the start
menu:
1. Click ‘Start’
2. Click ‘Programs’
3. Select ‘Trust Easy Scan 9600 Plus’
4. Select the program ‘Trust Easy Scan 9600 Plus’.
5. The TWAIN program now appears on your display screen (see
Figure 6).
5.1.2 From the software
Execute the following to activate the TWAIN program from the
software:
1. Start the application software; e.g. Adobe PhotoDeluxe.
2. Click ‘Acquire’ in the ‘File’ menu.
3. Click ‘Select TWAIN source...’
4. Select the relevant scanner (Trust Easy Scan 9600 Plus V2.0)
from the list that appears, and click ‘Select’.
5. Click ‘Acquire’ in the ‘File’ menu and select ‘TWAIN’.
6. The TWAIN program now appears on your screen (see
Figure 6).
It is possible that this is different in your application. Consult the
application’s manual.

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5.2 The TWAIN program
The TWAIN program consists of 3 tabs:
 Main
 Advanced
 Preferences
5.2.1 Main
This main functions needed in order to be able to work with the
scanner are displayed here.
Figure 6: The main window

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Function
1 Tabs used to move between the different windows.
•Main: This window contains the main functions for
scanning.
•Advanced: This window contains the same functions as
the Main window but also includes correction functions.
•Preferences: This window enables you to record preferred
settings.
2 Sets unit of measurement; e.g. inch, cm, pixel
3 Sets length and width
4 Preview key
5 Scan key
6 Activates the help function
7 Closes the TWAIN window
8 Sets the contrast
9 Sets the brightness
10 Sets the resolution
11 Sets the filter (grey, red, green and blue).
12 Sets Scan Mode
•Color Mode: Scans in colour (24 bit).
•Gray Mode: Scans in grey tones (8 bit).
•Line Art Mode: Scans in black/white (1 bit).

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13 Sets destination
•Send to Application: The scanned image is copied to your
application software (works only if you scan from an
application (e.g. TextBridge)).
The remaining options work if you have started the TWAIN
program from the start menu.
•Send to Disk: the scanned image is stored on a disk or
hard disk.
•Send to Printer: The scanned image is printed by your
printer (Printer required).
•Send to Mail: The scanned image is sent via e-mail. You
must enter the e-mail address into the ‘Preferences’
window (Modem and Internet account required).
•Send to Fax: The scanned images is sent by fax. You must
enter the fax number into the ‘Preferences’ window
(Modem with fax option required)
•Send to Clipboard: The scanned image is stored
temporarily on the clipboard. You can paste the image in
another application later on.
5.2.2 Advanced window
Extra functions have been added to the basic one in this window.
Figure 7: The Advanced window

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Function
1Zoom: Magnifies scanning area.
2Mirror: Flips scanning area.
3Invert: Sets inversion.
4Descreen: Eliminates moiré patterns in the printed matter.
5Gamma: Sets gamma.
6HSV: Sets colour, tone and saturation
7Tone adjustment: Edits colours
8Auto Color Control: Automatic setting
9Special Effect: Initiates special effects. (Left: fuzzy image;
Middle: normal image; and Right: sharp image)
Functions 1 to 8 are also explained in Help. To call Help, press the
question-mark key (?) located at the bottom of the window.
5.2.3 Preferences window
This window enables you to record certain preferences.
Figure 8: Preferences window

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Prescan setting: Activates and deactivates ‘Automatic area
detection’.
Auto scanning setting: Activates and deactivates scanning key
usage. See Chapter 5.3.
Destination default setting: Defines the location where the files must
be stored or sent to.
Monitor Calibration button: Sets the gamma value of the display
screen to that of the scanner.
5.3 Using the scan key
The scan key is located on the front of the scanner (see Figure 9).
Follow the instructions below to scan with the scan key:
1. Start the program ‘Trust Easy Scan 9600 Plus’. See Chapter
5.1.1.
2. Find the auto-scan key on the front of the scanner (Figure 9, Key
A).
3. Press button (A). The scanner now starts the scanning process.
4. A prescan is carried out if you have activated the option
‘Prescan’. The result is displayed in the preview window.
5. The scanner carries out area detection for the area to be
scanned. This area is used for the scan.
6. The scanning process starts and the result is transported to the
destination you selected: file, application, e-mail, fax, printer or
clipboard. This works only if you have activated the option ‘Scan
and Send to destination’.
The program Trust Easy Scan 9600 Plus is then closed.
Figure 9: Location of scan key

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6. Working with Adobe PhotoDeluxe
Adobe PhotoDeluxe is a drawing and editing program with many
options. With it, you can edit your scanned images.
6.1 One-off setting of the scanner
1. Start the ‘Adobe PhotoDeluxe’ program.
2. Click ‘File’, select ‘Open Special’ and then select ‘Scan Photo...’
(See Figure 10).
Figure 10: Selecting and starting TWAIN
3. Select ‘Trust Easy Scan 9600 Plus’ from the window.
4. Click ‘OK’.
The scanner is now set for use.
6.2 Scanning with Adobe PhotoDeluxe
1. Start the ‘Adobe PhotoDeluxe’ program.
2. Place the document that must be scanned on the scanner.
3. Click on ‘File’, select ‘Open Special’ and then select ‘Scan
Photo...’ (see Figure 10). The TWAIN window appears.
4. Click ‘Preview’ to execute a prescan.
5. Using your mouse, set the area you want to scan.
6. Set scan mode to ‘Color mode’.
7. Set the desired resolution. You are advised to choose 300 DPI.

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8. Click ‘Scan’. After scanning is completed, the image is
transported to Adobe PhotoDeluxe.
9. When the scanner is finished scanning, click ‘Exit’ to return to
Adobe PhotoDeluxe. You can now edit the image.
This was a brief introduction to the program. Consult the program’s
Help facilities (‘?’) for more information.You will find a manual for the
program on the CD-ROM.

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7. Working with TextBridge
TextBridge is a program used to scan text and to edit it in a word
processor. You will find an extensive manual for the program on the
CD-ROM.
7.1 Setting the scanner
The scanner is adjusted for using the software during the installation of
the application.
7.2 Scanning with TextBridge Classic
1. Start up TextBridge Classic.
2. Place the document that must be scanned on the scanner.
3. Press the ‘GO’ button in TextBridge. The TWAIN window now
appears on the display screen.
4. Click ‘Preview’ to execute a prescan.
5. Using your mouse, set the area you want to scan.
6. Set scan mode to ‘Line art mode’ (see Figure 6, option 12)
7. Set the resolution to 300 DPI.
8. Click ‘Scan’. After scanning is completed, TextBridge Classic will
ask whether any other items must be scanned. You can scan
additional pages.
9. Click ‘END’ to conclude the scanning. The text recognition facility
will now start automatically. Afterwards, a window will appear and
you will be asked whether you want to store the scanned text.
10. Type in a name for your recognised text in ‘File Name’.
11. Select the format of the file in ‘Save as Type’. When doing so,
choose a file format that your word processor can use. When in
doubt, choose ‘ASCII Std. (*.txt)’.
12. Click ‘Save’ to store the file. You are finished with recognition.
13. Quit TextBridge Classic.
Now you need a word processor in order to be able to edit the
scanned text you have just stored. Enter the name of the file that you
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TextBridge also has more advanced options. Look in the on-line help
and the documentation on the CD-ROM for more information.