Fujitsu Mobile Color Scanner - Manuals

v Notes on Safety Do not place the device in locations exposed to high temperatures, humidity, ordust, or with poor ventilation.Otherwise, it could lead to electric shock or fire. Do not install the scanner near a heating source such as a stove or heater, ornear flammable materials such as volatile ...

vii Handling Precautions This scanner is precision electronic equipment. Follow the precautions below when handingthe scanner. • Do not put any object on the scanner. Otherwise, the scanner could be scratched or could fail. • Do not insert any foreign objects into the scanner. Do not spray a liquid ...

viii Contents Safe Operation ................................................................................................ ii Preface ........................................................................................................... iii Notes on Safety ......................................

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xi Correction of orientationThe automatic skew correction function automatically corrects the result of scanning anoriginal on the skew, sideways, or upside down to place the result in position. Scan result The scan result has been placed in position. If an original is scanned sideways If an origina...

1 % ( Checking the Packing Contents If any part is defective, contact the store where you purchased the scanner. Packing Box Mobile Color Scanner Accessory pack Calibration sheet User ’s Manual (this manual) Core for electromagnetic interference Original holder Carrying case Setup CD with Scanner Dr...

3 Preparations are now complete.The scanner is now ready for use. Work Flow 1 Check the packing contents. Open the packing box and check the contents. 2 Insert the driver setup CD into CD-ROM drive. Turn the power to the computer on and insert the setup disk in the disk drive. 3 Proceed in accordanc...

4 When you inser t the setup disk into the CD-ROM drive, the following screen automaticallyappears.This start screen for installation is called the “main menu” of the installation utility. Readme Displays easy-to-understandexplanations and noteson installation whenexecuting installationusing the mai...

5 The following details each item introduced in “Work Flow.” Proceedwith preparation by following the procedural sequence below. If you have connected the scanner, disconnect the scanner, then install the scanner driverand connect the scanner by following the procedure below. Insert the Scanner Driv...

6 Click on Scanner Driver. Click Next. Click Next. 02_Scanner (01-14) 8/15/01, 8:37 AM 6

8 If you have inadvertently connected the scanner to the computer before installing thescanner driver, check the connection, referring to “Checking the Connection”. Click Restart > OK. Connect the scanner for the first time at this step. After the computer restarts, connect the scanner to the com...

11 When this screen appears, click OK. If the calibration termination screen does not appear after you move the scanner to thebottom, move the scanner to the top again. Continue scanning the sheet until the terminationscreen appears. Scanning is complete. Guide 02_Scanner (01-14) 8/15/01, 8:37 AM 11

12 The following screen appears: You can now use the scanner. If this error message is displayed, click OK, slowly move the scanner fromthe black area to the white area of the calibration sheet again.When the scanner reaches the end of the sheet, continue scanning bymoving the scanner in the opposit...

13 Using the Mobile Color Scanner Have ready the original of the material you want to scan. For details of the scanning range of this scanner, see “Original Sizes the Scanner Can Scan”. Place the scanner on the original. Press the scan button. 02_Scanner (01-14) 8/15/01, 8:37 AM 13

15 Setting Operation Performed whenPressing the Scan Button You can use FUJITSU launch to set the operation performed when the scan button of thisscanner is pressed. FUJITSU launch is a resident icon on the taskbar after installation ofthe scanner driver. FUJITSU Launch When you install the scanner ...

16 Coordinating Processing with FUJITSU Launch Specify how processing is performed when clicking the Transfer button on the driver screenor which software program is to be started after an image is scanned. (See “ScreensDisplayed during the Use of the Scanner”.)Select Save to... from the FUJITSU lau...

18 The following outlines the names and functions of the items on the scanner driver screen.For details, see Online Help of the scanner driver. Main Tab This screen is displayed on the left when the scanner driver starts. You can bring up the screen by pressing the scanner button. Screens Displayed ...

19 Image Adjustment tab Original screen Displays the image scannedusing the settings previouslysaved. Undo button Returns the settings on theImage Adjustment page to thosepreviously saved. Automatic check box When turned on,automatically sets eachadjustment item. Shadow Adjusts the image shadow. Ton...

20 Preview window Displays the scanned image. Preview Screen The preview screen, which is displayed on the right of the screen regardless of whetherthe Main or Image Adjustment tab is selected, displays the scanned image in the previewwindow. Scan button Scans an original using the setvalues. Transf...

21 This scanner can scan an original with a smooth surface such as a photograph or printedmatter. Check the conditions and sizes of originals the scanner can scan before scanningan original. To scan a large original, see “Scanning a Large Original”. Conditions for Originals the Scanner Can Scan This...

22 Original Sizes the Scanner Can Scan The following table lists the original sizes this scanner can scan. Size A6 Two A6-size sheets in portrait orientation A4 in portrait orientation Business card Postcard Photograph Free Custom Length (mm) 148 297 297 55 148 127 Up to 364 (*2) 13~364 (*2) Width (...

23 1 Make sure that the power to the computer is on and set thisscanner on an original. Make sure that the original area to be scanned is within the scanning range of the scannerand the beginning of the original is at the scanning start position. The following figureshows the scanning range. Scannin...

24 2 Start scanning the original. Follow the procedure below to scan the original. Perform steps 2) and 3) only when youuse the scanner with the software for the first time. For information on how to start the scanner from software, see the manual for the softwareyou are using. 1) Start software sup...

25 3 Move the scanner as follows. • When Auto is checked under Direction on the driver screen The scanner automatically recognizes orientation of scanned characters and convertsthem into right orientation. You can scan the original without considering the scanningdirection.If either of the following...

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30 Images which can be stitched Image 1 Image 2 Images which cannot be stitched Image 1 Image 2 For photograph image stitchingScan a photograph or picture image original so that an area of at least 20 mm must bescanned twice. Scan an original from the top to the bottom. Scan the left side of the ori...

31 Scanning a Large Original For a large original, select Character Image for Stitching Mode and scan the originalseveral times. For a photograph or picture image original, select Photograph Image. The following explains how to make settings on the driver screen. For details of the driverscreen, see...

33 6 Terminate stitching. When the specified number of images have been scanned and stitched, scanningterminates, the driver screen is closed, and the image of the stitching result isdisplayed on the software.If you want to terminate scanning before the specified number of images havebeen scanned, c...

34 To keep the scanner in good condition, clean the scanner about once a month. BurnsElectric shock• Before cleaning the scanner, always disconnect the pen scanner from the computer.• Cleaning the scanner without disconnecting it from the computer may result in burns or electric shock. Note the foll...

35 Cleaning the Optical Unit A dirty optical unit may cause images to be distorted. Wipe the optical unit with a soft drycloth. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the optical unit. Do not use water or neutral detergent. Cleaning the Rollers To remove paper dust from the rollers, move the scanner on a com...

36 The following explains how to uninstall the scanner driver and software supplied with thescanner.To uninstall software in a Windows 2000 environment, you must log on as Administrator. Reinstallation Before reinstalling the scanner driver, first delete the existing files. Uninstalling the Scanner ...

37 4 Restart the computer. After completion of uninstallation, restart the computer.The scanner driver is now uninstalled. Uninstalling Software Supplied with the Scanner 1 Select Settings from the Start menu and click Control Panel. The Control Panel dialog appears. 2 Double-click Add/Remove Progra...

38 Read the following if an error message is displayed or you cannot operate the scanner asexpected while using the scanner. Checking the Connection After connecting this scanner to the computer, check whether the scanner driver hasbeen installed successfully, following the procedure below: 1 Select...

40 If FUJITSU Mobile Color Scanner has not been created and USB Device is displayedunder Other Devices or USB Device under Imaging Devices is marked with an exclamationmark (!) on Windows 98/Me/2000, the scanner driver has not been installed successfully. Reinstall the scanner driver by following th...

41 Error Messages If an error message is displayed during the use of this scanner, scan the original againand check whether the error recurs before assuming that the scanner is faulty. If the error recurs, take appropriate action in accordance with the explanations givenbelow. If the error still occ...

44 Submessages Error message – Undefined error – Processing cannot be continued because memory is insufficient. – The data source could not be found. – The maximum allowed number of connections was exceeded. – An operator error occurred. – An invalid function was specified. – Invalid MSG DG DAT comb...

45 Before Assuming that the Scanner is Faulty If you cannot operate the scanner as expected or an error occurs, check the followingitems before assuming that the scanner is faulty.Problems are divided into the following two types in accordance with their nature here:• Problems related to operation• ...

47 5 Select USB Device and click the Remove button. 6 Connect the scanner to the computer. Although the setup disk is inserted, the main menu does not appear. Start Explorer and double-click Instmenu.exe on the setup disk. 05_Scanner (34-49) 8/15/01, 8:41 AM 47

48 Problems after scanning The scanned image contains streaks.• The optical unit of the scanner may be dirty or there may be foreign matter on the unit. Clean the optical unit. (Refer to “Maintenance” and “Cleaning the Optical Unit”.) • Perform calibration again. This problem may be solved. (See “Pr...

50 Specifications Hardware Specifications Scanning method Resolution Scanning device Scanning speed Interface Original Specified form sizes Scanned image Dimensions Weight Input power Power consumption Hand-held 600 x 600 dpi Contact image-sensor 3.9 ms/line (at 600 dpi) USB Maximum scanning sizewit...

51 Operating Environment Scanner Driver Operating Environment Compatible operating systems CPU Memory (*1) Hard disk Connection port Windows 98/Me, Windows 2000 Professional Recommended: Pentium/266 MHz or higher At least 64 MB (Windows 98/Me) Recommended: At least 128 MB (scanning at 600 dpi on Win...

52 Before Making Inquiries If you want to consult Fujitsu about the scanner or have any inquiries thereon, check thefollowing items and contact a Fujitsu service representative. The information in the list below will allow us to respond to you more quickly. Model name of the connected : computer : T...

53 Glossary Terms that may be unfamiliar to beginners are described below. CalibrationOperation for determining the reference values for black and white areas, so that thecomputer can accurately identify each information item in an image scanned by the scanner.For the Mobile Color Scanner, use the c...