Plustek All In One Printer 820 User Manual

Installation  
Usage & Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Table of Contents  
Introduction  
Welcome to the world of Plustek scanners – the ultimate in computer imaging.  
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.  
Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our  
reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.  
Please remember to register your scanner. Registration may be completed in one  
of three ways:  
1) By registering online via Plustek’s Web Site;  
2) By printing out and faxing a completed registration card to Plustek’s customer  
service center;  
3) By printing out and mailing the registration card directly to the Plustek office  
nearest you.  
See the last page of this user’s guide for a complete list of Plustek offices  
worldwide.  
As a registered customer, you will receive customer support, new product  
information and software upgrades.  
Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier. 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  
XP, 98, Me and 2000 Professional. 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 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.  
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Chapter II describes how to use, maintain and clean your scanner.  
Appendix A contains technical support information that can help you solve simple  
problems. Before calling for help, please read through Appendix A: Troubleshooting.  
Appendix B contains the Specifications of the scanner you purchased.  
Appendix C contains our limited warranty agreement and FCC statement  
concerning the product.  
Conventions of This Guide  
Bold — Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter.  
[XXX] — Represents commands or contents on your computer screen.  
A Note about Icons  
This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special  
attention.  
Danger: A procedure that must be followed carefully to  
prevent injury, or accidents.  
Danger  
Caution: Information that, if not followed, may result in  
data loss or damage to the product.  
Caution  
Pay Special Attention: Instructions that are important to  
remember and may prevent mistakes.  
Attention  
System Requirements1  
Windows/Intel Compatible Personal Computer  
Pentium CPU or above  
CD-ROM Drive  
64 MB RAM (128 MB Recommended)  
250 MB Free Hard Disk Space (300 MB Recommended)  
USB Port  
Microsoft™ Windows XP, 98, Me, and 2000 Professional  
NOTE: Windows NT 4.0 does not support Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity.  
1 Higher 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.  
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Video card that supports 16-bit color or greater  
Box Contents2  
1. Scanner  
2. USB Cable  
3. Quick Guide (Scanner)  
4. Setup / Application CD-ROM  
5. Calibration Sheet  
6. Cleaning paper  
7. Travel Pouch  
The Scanner’s Features  
2 Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future.  
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1. USB port: It connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included  
USB cable.  
2. Page feed slot: Feed the document into the scanner from this direction. You can  
feel the document being grabbed by the scanner.  
3. Alignment arrow: Always align the edges of your documents to this arrow sign.  
4. SCAN button: Press this button to start scanning and save the images into your  
computer.  
5. BCR button: Press this button to start scanning for business card reading within  
Cardiris program.  
6. LED indicator: It indicates the scanner’s current status.  
Product Information  
Please fill in the following information for your own records. You will need it when  
you contact your dealer or our service center in the future.  
Serial Number:  
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(Located at the bottom of the scanner)  
Date of Purchase:  
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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 image-editing software, BCR software, the  
scanner’s driver, and the Smart Touch software. All of these software applications use  
approximately 250 megabytes of hard disk space after they are installed into your  
computer. To ensure ample room for the installation, as well as for scanning and  
saving images, a minimum of 300 megabytes of hard disk space is recommended.  
The USB scanner can only operate under the Microsoft Windows 98, Me, 2000  
Professional or XP operating system.  
Hardware Requirements  
This scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus (USB)  
which supports hot Plug and Play. 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 don’t find such USB ports on your computer, then you need to purchase a  
certified USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer.  
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Installing and Setting up the Scanner  
Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the Plustek  
scanner.  
Step 1. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer  
1. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port of the scanner.  
2. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of your  
computer.  
Note: If there is another USB device connected to the computer, connect the  
scanner to an available USB port.  
3. 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.  
Note: If you do not have a USB port available, you might need to buy a USB port.  
Step 2. Installing the Software  
1. If the USB components on your computer are functioning correctly, they will  
automatically detect the scanner causing the “Add New Hardware Wizard” or  
“Found New Hardware Wizard” to be launched. Note: If your computer was off  
when you connected the scanner, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” message will  
be displayed when you turn the computer on and when Windows starts.  
3 The USB hub is not included with the scanner. If using a hub, you are recommended to use a  
hub with its own external power adapter.  
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2. For Windows 98 & 2000  
a. Click on the [Next] button when the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window is  
displayed.  
b. Select “Search For The Best Driver For Your Device [Recommended]” and  
click on the [Next] button.  
c. The next window will ask you where to search to find the drive. Select [CD-  
ROM drive], and deselect [Floppy disk drives] if it is checked.  
d. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your  
CD-ROM drive and then click on the [Next] button.  
e. Click on the [Next] button in the window that appears. Afterwards, for  
Windows 98 users, please skip to Step 4.  
f. Windows 2000 users – During the process of the installation, a message  
“Digital Signature required” might be prompted. Please ignore it, and click on  
[Yes] to continue the installation without any misgiving at your scanner  
functioning. Afterwards, please skip to Step 4.  
3. For Windows XP & Me  
a. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your  
CD-ROM drive.  
b. Select “Install The Software Automatically [Recommended]” and click on the  
[Next] button.  
c. Click on the [Next] button in the window that appears.  
4. When the system completes the installation, click on the [Finish] button.  
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all software that your new USB scanner  
requires.  
6. After the software is installed, close all open applications and click on the [Finish]  
button to restart your computer.  
7. After the computer is restarted, you will be prompted to perform the scanner  
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calibration.  
8. Insert the special calibration sheet, included with the scanner, face up into the page  
feed of the scanner.  
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the scanner calibration.  
Note: The buttons on the scanner are designed to work with bundled software. To  
make those buttons work properly, you need to install NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio  
and Cardiris software in the CD-ROM to your system.  
If the scanner installation is not started and displayed automatically on  
the screen, click [START], select [Run] and type in [d:\setup] (where d:  
is the drive letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive of your computer.)  
Attention  
Step 3. Testing the Scanner  
The following test procedure checks to see if the scanner is properly functioning  
with your computer and the scanning software. Before testing your scanner, double  
check to make sure that all connections are securely fastened.  
To properly test your scanner, please perform the following steps:  
1. Insert the document or image face up into the scanner. Align the paper to the  
arrow sign on the left of the scanner.  
2. Press the SCAN button on the scanner. The scanning starts immediately.  
3. When the scan completes, Presto! ImageFolio program opens.  
4. If an image appears on your screen, your scanner is working properly.  
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If the test failed in any way, please refer to “Appendix A:  
Troubleshooting” section of this manual and follow the instructions  
therein.  
Attention  
Software Setup Troubleshooting  
Carefully review the steps outlined in this guide and the Quick Guide that  
accompanied your scanner.  
If you are still having problems, please check that:  
You have 250MB of free space on your hard disk drive.  
The scanner is plugged in and has power.  
You are using the USB cable supplied with the scanner.  
The square end of the USB cable is plugged into the rear of the scanner.  
The rectangular end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of your  
computer.  
If you deviated from the installation procedures defined in this manual, please  
unplug the USB cable from the scanner and reinstall the software from the CD-ROM.  
To reinstall your scanner’s software, click [Start], [Run], then type D:\Setup (where D  
represents the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Carefully follow all the installation  
instructions presented in the Setup Wizard. Reboot your computer when prompted,  
and plug the USB cable back into the scanner while your computer is still turned on.  
Installing Additional Software  
Your scanner is TWAIN compliant and functions with virtually all available TWAIN  
compatible software. If you purchase additional software to be used with your scanner,  
please make sure that it conforms to the TWAIN standard.  
Scanner Setup After Windows XP Upgrade  
If you plan to upgrade your operating system from Windows 98 or Me to Windows  
XP after having installed the scanner software, please follow the instructions below:  
1. Unplug the scanner’s USB cable from the rear of the computer.  
2. From the Windows START menu, click on [Programs] and then [Plustek  
OptiCard 820]. In the pop-up menu that opens, click on [Uninstall Plustek  
OptiCard 820]. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove all the scanner  
software.  
3. After uninstallation completes, close all open applications and click the [Finish]  
button to restart your computer.  
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4. Start installing your Windows XP upgrade software by following Microsoft’s  
related procedures.  
5. When the Windows XP upgrade is done, re-install the scanner’s hardware and  
software. Refer to the scanner setup quick guide for details.  
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Chapter II.  
Usage and Maintenance  
Operating the Scanner  
Your scanner accepts documents as small as business cards and as large as  
4”x6” photographs. However, some software programs have limitations as to the  
information they can handle. The capacity of the computer’s memory and free space on  
your hard drive can also limit the physical size of the document that you scan.  
There are two different ways to operate the scanner:  
1. From within an image-editing program that can acquire images from the  
scanner.  
2. By pressing either of the two action buttons on the scanner. You may  
configure the button settings individually to your personal needs within the  
Smart Touch program that is automatically installed as your scanner software.  
Your scanner needs to be driven by some type of software program. Since all  
documents or images (whether text or pictures) that are acquired from the scanner are  
treated by your computer as images, most scanning will probably be done from an  
image-editing program where you can view, edit, save and output the scanned images.  
An image-editing program has been bundled with your scanner on the included  
Setup/Application CD-ROM. It will allow you to alter and correct any scanned images  
by using a variety of filters, tools and effects.  
What about scanning business cards and managing them in a more convenient  
way? This is the role of BCR function which can scan various business cards to  
Cardiris software. Cardiris can index the scanned images into business cards album,  
recognize and convert respective personal information contained in the scanned  
images into an address database for your further management. If you wish to use the  
scanner in this way you should install the Cardiris software that is included in the  
Setup/Application CD-ROM.  
Smart Touch is a program that allows you to conveniently scan images and text  
without the need to work directly within any image-editing application (i.e. Presto!  
ImageFolio). Smart Touch also includes BCR function which allows you to set  
scanning attributes for the business cards you are to scan to Cardiris software.  
Please refer to the Smart Touch Setting on-line Help (accessible by clicking on the  
Smart Touch icon  
, located near the clock icon on the Windows system tray, and  
choosing Help) for more information about these functions.  
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Using the Scanner Buttons  
Your scanner is equipped with two function buttons designed to make your  
scanning experience more convenient and efficient. With simply one touch of the  
button, you can scan to Presto! ImageFolio or Cardiris program.  
1. SCAN Button  
2. BCR Button  
To use the buttons, ensure you have installed the relevant software  
(e.g., Newsoft Presto! ImageFolio is required for using the SCAN  
function) beforehand.  
Attention  
Scan Button  
The SCAN button enables you to conveniently scan documents or images, save  
them automatically to the destination folder, and send them to the NewSoft Presto!  
ImageFolio program to perform other image editing tasks.  
Continuous scans by the same settings:  
If you have more than one similar document or image to scan, follow the steps  
below:  
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1. Click on the Smart Touch icon  
located on the Windows system tray.  
From the menu that pops up, point to [SCAN Button Link] and then click  
[Continuous Scan].  
2. Insert the document or image face up into the scanner. Align the paper to the  
arrow sign on the left of the scanner.  
3. Press the SCAN button on the scanner. The scanning starts immediately.  
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to insert another document or image until  
you have scanned all.  
5. When the scan completes, the scanned images appear in the Presto!  
ImageFolio program that opens, ready for you to perform other image editing  
tasks.  
Single scan by different settings:  
If you would like to scan documents or images with individual settings, follow the  
steps below:  
1. Click on the Smart Touch icon  
located on the Windows system tray.  
From the menu that pops up, point to [SCAN Button Link] and then click  
[Single Scan].  
2. To change the scanning settings, click on the Smart Touch icon  
again,  
and then click [Properties] from the menu that pops up. Make desired  
adjustments within the Smart Touch Setting window that opens and then click  
[Close] button.  
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Changes you make in the Smart Touch window are  
automatically saved every time you click Close to close the  
Smart Touch window.  
Attention  
3. Insert the document or image face up into the scanner. Align the paper to the  
arrow sign on the left of the scanner.  
4. Press the SCAN button on the scanner. The scanning starts immediately.  
5. When the scan completes, the scanned image appears in the Presto!  
ImageFolio program that opens, ready for you to perform other image editing  
tasks.  
6. If you have more documents or images to scan, repeat Step 2-5 until you  
have scanned all.  
BCR Button  
The BCR button enables you to conveniently scan business cards and send them  
to Cardiris program. Cardiris can index the scanned images into business cards album,  
recognize and convert respective personal information contained in the scanned  
images into an address database for your further management. For more information  
about Cardiris, please refer to its on-line help.  
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Continuous scans by the same settings:  
If you have more than one business card with similar card style to scan (for  
example, those business cards are from the same country), you can follow the steps  
below:  
1. Click on the Smart Touch icon  
located on the Windows system tray.  
From the menu that pops up, point to [BCR Button Link] and then click  
[Continuous Scan].  
2. Insert the business card face up into the scanner. Align the paper to the  
arrow sign on the left of the scanner.  
3. Press the BCR button on the scanner. The scanning starts immediately.  
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to insert another business card until you  
have scanned all.  
5. When the scan completes, the scanned images will be sent to Cardiris  
program.  
Single scan by different settings:  
If you would like to scan business cards with individual settings, follow the steps  
below:  
1. Click on the Smart Touch icon  
located on the Windows system tray.  
From the menu that pops up, point to [BCR Button Link] and then click [Single  
Scan].  
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2. To change the scanning settings, click on the Smart Touch icon  
again,  
and then click [Properties] from the menu that pops up. Make desired  
adjustments within the Smart Touch Setting window that opens and then click  
[Close] button.  
Changes you make in the Smart Touch window are  
automatically saved every time you click Close to close the  
Smart Touch window.  
Attention  
3. Insert the business card face up into the scanner. Align the paper to the  
arrow sign on the left of the scanner.  
4. Press the BCR button on the scanner. The scanning starts immediately.  
5. When the scan completes, the scanned image is sent to Cardiris program.  
6. If you have more business cards to scan, repeat Step 2-5 until you have  
scanned all.  
Changing Button Settings  
Default button settings are optimized for most frequently scanning jobs, such as  
size, mode, resolution, ... You may, however, change the settings to tailor your every  
scan by accessing the “Smart Touch Setting” program. Please refer to the Smart Touch  
on-line Help (accessible by clicking on the Smart Touch icon  
, located near the  
clock icon on the Windows system tray, and choosing Help) for more information about  
these functions.  
Status Indicator  
The green LED indicator (located beside BCR button) indicates the status of the  
scanner, as described below:  
Light  
Status  
On  
The scanner is connected with the computer, ready to scan images.  
Flashing The scanner is busy scanning.  
Off The scanner is off, either because of disconnection with the  
computer, or because the computer being turned off.  
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Scanner Connection  
The first step to take when troubleshooting connection problems with your  
scanner is to check all physical connections. The Smart Touch icon  
, located on  
the Windows system tray, indicates if the scanner software is properly launched and  
the scanner and computer are communicating with each other.  
Appearance  
Status  
The Smart Touch program has been successfully launched and  
the scanner is connected with the computer, ready to scan  
mages.  
The scanner is not connected with the computer.  
No Display  
You have chosen to terminate the Smart Touch program, no  
matter the scanner is connected or disconnected with the  
computer.  
If the Windows system starts and detects the scanner unconnected, the following  
message will appear to remind you:  
If you prefer not to see this reminder message again, you may:  
Check the box of [Do not show this message again] within this message  
window, and then click [OK] button.  
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Click on the Smart Touch icon  
located on the Windows system tray.  
Uncheck [Enable Warning] from the menu that pops up. Click the [No] button  
in the message box that appears.  
If you would like to be prompted with this message again,  
you may click on the Smart Touch icon  
and check  
[Enable Warning] from the menu that pops up. Click the  
[Yes] button in the message box that appears.  
Attention  
Maintenance  
Calibrating the Scanner  
Calibrate the scanner if colors appear in areas that should be white, or colors of  
the scanned image and the original vary a lot. This allows you to adjust and  
compensate for variations which can occur in the optical component over time by its  
nature.  
The following describes how to calibrate the scanner:  
1. Insert the special calibration sheet face up into the page feed slot of the  
scanner.  
Please insert the special calibration sheet included with the  
scanner. Alternatively you may also use any plain white sheet  
of paper sized in A6 (105 by 148 mm) instead; however, the  
Attention  
calibration effect may be less good than the special calibration  
sheet.  
2. Click on the Smart Touch icon  
located on the Windows system tray.  
3. Click [Calibrate] from the menu that pops up.  
4. The scanner pulls the calibration sheet through the scanner, which completes  
this scanner calibration.  
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Cleaning the Scanner  
When you use this scanner for the very first time after installation, you are  
suggested to clean the scanner before use.  
If unusual dots or lines are found in your scanned image, it is very likely that dust  
particles or other foreign objects have been brought inside the scanner. You may  
clean the scanner to rectify the problem.  
The following describes how to clean the scanner:  
1. Insert the special cleaning paper into the page feed slot of the scanner.  
Do use the cleaning paper included in our package box.  
Remember to replace the cleaning paper in a safe and  
clean place when you finish using it.  
Caution  
Do not use anything other than our cleaning paper to clean  
your scanner. Using other sheet will influence the scan  
quality or even lead to scanner malfunction.  
2. Click on the Smart Touch icon  
located on the Windows system tray.  
3. Click [Clean] from the menu that pops up.  
4. The scanner pulls the cleaning paper through the scanner, which completes  
this scanner cleaning.  
Usage & Maintenance Tips  
To keep your scanner working smoothly, take a moment to review  
the following usage & maintenance tips.  
Caution  
Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment. Dust particles and other  
foreign objects may damage the unit. If you will not use the scanner for  
some time, please place it in the travel pouch.  
Do use the USB cable provided with the scanner. Use of other cable may  
lead to malfunction.  
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Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical  
shock and opening your scanner will void your warranty.  
Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal  
components.  
Do not insert any document into the scanner with small objects such as  
paper clips, pins, staples or any other fasteners attached.  
Do not insert damp, curled or wrinkled documents into the scanner for  
scanning. These documents can cause paper jams and possibly damage the  
unit.  
Your scanner operates best in temperatures between 10° C to 40° C (50° F  
to 104° F).  
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting  
Scanning Problems  
Most problems are easily solved, and some of the most common questions and  
their recommended solutions are listed below.  
Symptom:  
After following the installation instructions, my computer cannot  
find the scanner.  
Cause 1:  
Your software may have not been successfully installed.  
Solution 1: Please insert the CD-ROM and reinstall the scanner software. Follow the  
on-screen instructions carefully when installing the software.  
Cause 2:  
Some aspect of your computer system does not support USB.  
and execute the file USBREADY.EXE  
Solution 2: Download  
at  
USB support.  
Cause 3:  
USB is not enabled in your BIOS settings.  
Solution 3:  
Enable the USB controller in your BIOS settings. This is typically done  
by pressing a key4 (usually <del>, <F1> or <F10>) during startup. In the  
BIOS Settings screen that appears, find the option for USB and enable  
it. Exit and Save the changes you made. Your computer is rebooted  
automatically. Please consult your computer vendor before attempting  
to do this change.  
Cause 4:  
The USB controller was improperly installed on your computer.  
To reinstall the USB controller, click on the Start button, choose Settings  
and select Control Panel. In the window that opens, double-click on the  
Add New Hardware icon. Carefully follow the instructions that appear on  
your screen.  
Solution 4:  
Symptom:  
Cause:  
The scanned image looks grainy on the screen.  
Your video mode is not set to show more than 256 colors.  
We recommend that you set your video mode to 16 bits per pixel (65536  
colors) or higher. Please consult your video card, computer or Windows  
documentation to change the video mode.  
Solution:  
Symptom:  
Cause 1:  
The scanner scans very slow.  
You are running other applications in the background.  
Close all the other applications that are running in the background.  
Solution1:  
4 Please consult your computer manual on how to modify your BIOS/CMOS settings.  
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Cause 2:  
You are scanning at a high resolution (DPI).  
Reduce the resolution.  
Solution 2:  
Symptom:  
Solution:  
The scanner is not in the list of supported scanners in other  
commercial software.  
Select TWAIN as the scanner.  
Symptom:  
Solution:  
Unable to scan from other software other than the one that came  
with the scanner.  
Enter the Scanner Setup within the program, Select TWAIN and you will  
see your scanner listed.  
Symptom:  
Cause 1:  
Unable to save to a floppy diskette.  
The floppy disk might be write protected.  
Move the write protection tab, located in the back of the diskette, to the  
closed position.  
Solution 1:  
Cause 2:  
Your disk might not be formatted.  
Format the diskette.  
Solution 2:  
Cause 3:  
There is not enough space available in the disk to save the document.  
Delete any files that you do not need from the floppy disk.  
Solution 3:  
Cause 4:  
You might be scanning your document at a high resolution. Documents  
scanned using higher resolution modes will take a considerable amount  
of disk space.  
Solution 4:  
Reduce the resolution.  
Symptom:  
The image looks good in the software that came with the scanner  
but it does not look good when I export the image to another  
program.  
Cause:  
Different imaging programs use different Monitor Gamma settings.  
Change the Monitor Gamma settings in either of the programs so that  
they match. Please consult the help files for each program to find out  
how to adjust the Monitor Gamma.  
Solution:  
Symptom:  
The image looks good in the screen but is very dark when printed.  
The Monitor Gamma Settings or the scanner brightness settings are not  
set properly.  
Cause1:  
Solution 1:  
1) Change the Monitor Gamma to a value between 1.0 and 1.5.  
Please consult your help file for information on how to adjust the  
Monitor Gamma.  
2) Adjust the brightness control in the TWAIN window before scanning.  
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Cause2:  
The printer brightness setting is not set properly.  
Solution 2:  
Adjust the brightness in the printer. Some printers allow you to change  
the brightness settings. Please consult your printer documentation.  
Symptom:  
The scanned image takes too long to be sent with an email  
message.  
Cause1:  
The image was scanned at a high resolution or is physically large.  
Scan at a lower resolution (DPI).  
Solution1:  
Cause 2:  
The Internet might be congested.  
Solution 2:  
Try sending the message at a later time.  
Symptom:  
The image that I sent through email looks good in my computer but  
it looks dark in the recipient computer.  
Solution:  
The Monitor gamma settings should be approximately the same in your  
and the recipient computer.  
Symptom:  
A. -Disk is full- error is displayed when I click on the scan button.  
Your computer is running low in resources. Your computer hard disk  
drive does not have enough space to process the image. This may be  
because you are scanning at too high of a resolution.  
Cause:  
Solution:  
Obtain a larger hard disk or rescan at a lower resolution.  
Symptom:  
A -Disk I/O error- message is displayed.  
Cause 1:  
This error is caused if the hard disk drive does not have enough space  
available to process the image.  
Solution 1:  
Make some space available in the hard disk drive by deleting any  
programs or files that you do not need.  
Cause 2:  
Your hard disk drive might be heavily fragmented or it might contain  
some bad sectors.  
Solution 2:  
Run the Scan Disk utility that came with your Windows computer.  
Please consult your computer documentation or the Windows help files  
on how to run the Scan Disk Utility.  
Symptom:  
Cause 1:  
The error “Scanner not Found” that is displayed.  
The USB cables are not connected properly.  
Solution 1:  
Make sure that the cables are connected tightly and to the proper port.  
Cause 2:  
The USB cable might be too long.  
Solution 2:  
Please use the USB cable that comes with your scanner.  
Cause 3:  
The scanner’s power cord is not connected properly.  
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Solution 3:  
Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to an outlet. If the scanner  
is connected to a Surge Protector, make sure that the Surge Protector is  
turned on.  
Symptom:  
The document or photo has been inserted into the scanner but is  
not fed through the scanner.  
Cause 1:  
The document or photo was not correctly inserted into the scanner.  
Make sure the document or photo is properly inserted into the page feed  
of the scanner.  
Solution 1:  
Solution 2:  
Cause 2:  
The paper may be too think or too thick.  
The thickness of the paper is out of scanner specifications.  
Symptom:  
The document or photo got jammed while getting fed into the  
scanner.  
Cause:  
The document or photo was not correctly inserted into the scanner.  
Grab ahold of the jammed paper and pull it through the scanner. Try to  
avoid creasing, wrinkling or tearing the paper.  
Solution:  
Common -How-to- Questions  
Symptom:  
How do I save the scanned image in JPG format?  
Solution:  
1) In the Image-editor, click on [File] and then [Save As].  
2) Select the folder where you want to save your image.  
3) Select JPEG or JPG under Save as type:  
4) Type the name of the file name for your image.  
Symptom:  
How do I cut an image and paste in another program?  
1) Select the area that you want to cut.  
2) Click on [Edit].  
Solution:  
3) Click on [Cut].  
4) Start the program and open the document where you want to paste  
your image.  
5) Click on [Edit].  
6) Click on [Paste].  
Please consult your program documentation on how to Cut and Paste if  
you have any more questions.  
Symptom:  
How do I place a scanned image into my word processor?  
1) Find out what formats are supported by your word processor.  
2) Write the name and the location of the file before you save it.  
3) Save in a format supported by your word processor.  
4) Depending on your word processor, select [Insert] or [Import] from  
your menu, then select [Image] or [Picture].  
Solution:  
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Consult your Word Processor documentation for more information on  
how to import images.  
Symptom:  
How do I send a scanned image using my email program?  
Save your scanned image in a format that is supported by your email  
program (JPG, GIF or PNG are recommended). Once your picture is  
saved, consult the documentation of your email program on how to  
attach a file to a message.  
Solution:  
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Appendix B:  
Specifications5  
Plustek OptiCard 820  
174.5mm x 60.5mm x 38.5 mm  
194g  
Physical  
dimensions  
Weight  
Operating  
Temperature  
10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)  
Maximum 105 mm x 148 mm (4.13” x 5.83”)  
Minimum 33mm x 43 mm  
Scan Area  
Scan Method  
Single –Pass  
Color: Input 48-it; Output 24/48-bit  
Grayscale: Input 16-bit; Output 8/16-bit  
Black & White: 1-bit  
Scan Modes  
Resolution  
Scanning  
Materials  
Protocols  
Connection  
Light Source  
Power  
Optical 600 dpi (1200dpi software interpolated)  
Reflective color or black-and-white originals  
Paper Thickness: from 0.08 mm to 0.9 mm  
TWAIN Compliant  
USB 2.0  
Three-color RGB LEDs  
Powered through USB port. No AC power adaptor is required.  
Requirement  
Power  
Operation: 2.5 watts maximum  
Idle: 0.7 watts  
Consumption  
EMI  
FCC Class B  
5 Hardware specifications may change at any time without prior notice.  
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Appendix C:  
Customer Service and Warranty  
If you encounter problems with your scanner, please review the installation  
instructions and troubleshooting suggestions contained in this guide.  
For further assistance call our customer support phone number listed on the last  
page of this guide. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you from Monday  
through Friday in office working hours as shown below:  
Europe  
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (CET)  
Other Countries or Areas  
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Taiwan Time  
To avoid delays, please have the following information available before calling:  
Scanner name and model number  
Scanner serial number (Located at the bottom of the scanner)  
A detailed description of the problem  
Your computer manufacturer and its model number  
The speed of your CPU (Pentium 133, etc.)  
Your current operating system and BIOS (optional)  
Name of software package(s), version or release number and manufacturer  
of the software  
Other USB devices installed  
Statement of Limited Warranty  
This Statement of Limited Warranty applies only to the options you originally  
purchase for your use, and not for resale, from an authorized reseller.  
The manufacturer warranty includes all parts and labor, and is not valid without  
the receipt of original purchase. To obtain warranty service, you may contact the  
authorized dealer or distributor, or visit our website to check out the available service  
information, or send a request via E-mail for further help.  
If you transfer this product to another user, warranty service is available to that  
user for the remainder of the warranty period. You should give your proof of purchase  
and this statement to that user.  
We warrant that this machine will be in good working order and will conform to its  
functional descriptions in the documentation provided. Upon provision of proof of  
purchase, replacement parts assume the remaining warranty of the parts they replace.  
Before presenting this product for warranty service, you must remove all  
programmes, data and removable storage media. Products returned without guides  
and software will be replaced without guides and software.  
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This Limited Warranty service does not provide for carry-in exchange when the  
problem results from accident, disaster, vandalism, misuse, abuse, unsuitable  
environment, programme modification, another machine or non-vendor modification for  
this product.  
If this product is an optional feature, this Limited Warranty applies only when the  
feature is used in a machine for which it was designed.  
If you have any questions about your Limited Warranty, contact the approved  
retailer from whom you bought the product or the manufacturer.  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS  
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABLITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HOWEVER,  
SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF  
THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE  
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO OTHER WARRANTIES  
APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD.  
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,  
so the above limitation may not apply.  
Under no circumstances are we liable for any of the following:  
1. Third party claims against you for losses or damages.  
2. Loss of, or damage to, your records or data; or  
3. Economic consequential damages (including lost profits or savings) or  
incidental damages, even if we are informed of their possibility.  
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or  
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other  
rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.  
FCC Radio Frequency Statement  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular television reception (which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that which the  
receiver is connected.  
Shielded interconnect cables and shielded power cord which are supplied  
with this equipment must be employed with this equipment to ensure  
compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help if the  
conditions persist.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or  
authorized service center could void the user’s authority to operate this  
equipment.  
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Contacting Plustek  
Europe  
Plustek Technology GmbH  
Gutenbergring 38, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany  
Tel.:  
+49 (0) 40 523 03 130  
+49 (0) 40 523 03 500  
Fax:  
E-mail:  
Website:  
Worldwide except  
Europe  
Plustek Inc.  
13F-1,No.3 (Building F), Yuan Qu St., Taipei, Taiwan.  
Tel:  
+886-2-2655 7866  
+886-2-2655 7833  
Fax:  
Website:  
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