AGFA AS 1300 Pro User Manual

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Scanning Tips 
Reducing the File Size of An Images:   
z  Change the scan mode. Color mode collects the most amount of information 
and therefore requires more memory than grayscale or black and white. 
z   Reduce the resolution. 
z   Reduce the scan area. 
Determining the Correct Amount of Resolution:       
z   More is not always best: Determine what your final application will be 
BEFORE you scan. In many cases a high resolution image will do nothing 
more but dramatically increase the file size,...

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1.  Open the protective cover and insert the document text side up and the top of  the page up to the black line on the protective cover. 
 
2.  Insert the protective cover into the document feeder with the writing side down  and the black stripe first.  

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Status Indicator 
The green LED indicator (located between the Scan and Custom buttons) 
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. 
Scanner Connection 
The first step to take when troubleshooting connection problems with your 
scanner is to...

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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. 
„   Click on the DigiScan 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 prefer to see this reminder message again, you may: 
„   Uncheck the box of “Do not show this message again ” within this message 
window,...

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Maintenance 
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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 that 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 down into the page feed slot of the...

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The following describes how to clean the scanner: 
1.  Insert the special cleaning paper into the page feed slot of the scanner. 
 
 
Caution  •
  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.  
•   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 DigiScan icon...

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Storage of the Scanner 
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1.  Open the bottom plate of the base stand.  Place the USB cable inside the base 
stand and then close the bottom plate. 
 
2.  Place the base stand on the desk. 
3.  Place the scanner onto the base stand, with the USB port facing up. 
 
 
 
Caution Do place the base stand and the scanner on STABLE 
surfaces to prevent them from falling. 
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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...

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Cause 2:  You are scanning at a high resolution (DPI). 
Solution 2:  Reduce the resolution.  
 
Symptom:  The scanned document comes out as strange characters on the  screen after the OCR process is completed. 
Cause 1:  Text page was scanned upside down. 
Solution 1:  Reverse the page and scan again. 
 
Cause 2:  The OCR software is limited to certain types of documents, fonts and 
formats. You might be trying to scan a form, spread sheet, a hand 
written letter or a document with color text or...

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Solution:  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. 
 
Symptom:  The image looks good in the screen but is very dark when printed. 
Cause1:  The Monitor Gamma Settings or the scanner brightness settings are not  set properly. 
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...