Compaq P/N DOC-FB4B User Manual

ImageReader ExpressCompact Color Flatbed ScannerUser’s GuideP/N DOC-FB4B799250

2-2The Info TechnicianThe Info Technician is an automatic installation utility that edits andinstalls the scanner’s device and TWAIN drivers.

2-33. The diagnostic will search for and connect to correct port address. If the diagnostic is successful you will receive the followingmessage (figur

2-4If the diagnostic is unsuccessful you will receive the following message(fig. 2.3) which most commonly indicates that you need to follow the di-rec

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3-1Chapter 3Using your scannerScanning features and controlsBefore scanning images, it is important to understand the scanner’sbasic hardware features

3-2Paper loadingPlace the document to be scanned face down on the scanning glass.Books, magazines and other 3-dimensional objects can be easilyscanned

3-3Fig. 3.2 TWAIN Interface (Using Image Pals 2 GO! software)Preview WindowThe interface window’s right side displays Pre-scanned images. TheCrop Box

3-4on Help in the top portion of the window for more information aboutscan settings.GammaGamma refers to the numerical value for the level of intensi

3-5• Image Size Displays the amount of memory that the imagewill use: Image size = scan mode x resolution x scan area.Tip: Image size can be reduced

3-6RGB Color: Scan color images and photographs in RGB Color modewhen you want to capture and reproduce all the color data. To managefile sizes effici

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3-7Faxing images: Any image you intend to fax from a PC-based faxmodem should be scanned at 200 dpi. Fax machines only receiveimages at 200 dpi, and s

3-8Scanning imagesScanning images with your ImageReader scanner is a relatively simpleprocess. The steps below walk you through selecting the appropri

3-9The scanning processThe initiation of the scanning process may vary from application toapplication. Consult the application’s manual for more infor

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A-1Appendix AGeneral Scanning Tips16-bit versus 32-bit applications:Image Pals 2 GO! - the image editing software and InfoCenter thescanning control s

A-2performance. If you still experience problems with your scanningspeed, follow the directions on page A-2 and A-3 to verify thescanner’s port addres

A-32. Be sure you have selected the appropriate source for the application you are scanning into. Most 32-bit applications require you use the F

A-42. Check your computer’s BIOS setup to make sure that your printer port is set for EPP or SPP.The ImageReader Express scanner will work o

A-5Scanner careInfo ImageReader scanners are designed to provide years of troublefree service. To assist in realizing this end, follow the guidelines

A-6• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by themanufacturer or authorized service center could void the user’sauthority to operate this eq

iiTable of ContentsChapter 1Introduction ... 1-1Welcome ... 1-1Using this manua

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1-1Chapter 1IntroductionWelcomeThank you for purchasing the Info ImageReader Express Scanner. Thisproduct is the result of our efforts to develop high

1-2With the introduction of Windows 95, the TWAIN specification hasbeen overhauled to take advantage of the 32-bit architecture. Whenyou install our s

1-3OCR: Software in this category is designed to recognize alphanumericcharacters in preparation for export to word processing and desktoppublishing a

1-4Because scanners are capable of inputting large amounts of data inrelatively short periods of time, they commonly push computersystems to the limit

2-1Chapter 2Scanner Installation and Info TechnicianInstallationInstallation of the scanner is comprised of few steps and designed tobe as easy as pos