Ambir Technology Scanner Ambir PS667 User Guide

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CE Conformity and FCC Statement  …………………………………. 
 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the European Council 
Directive on the approximation of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility               
       according to EN 55022/55024 Part 15 B. 
 
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...

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Contents …………………………………. 
CE Conformity and  FCC Statement .......................................1 
Welcome ........................................................................\
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Installation of Software & Hardware ......................................3 
Initial Calibration with AmbirScan
® 2.0 ...................................7 
Using Your Scanner ...................................................................9 
Tips &...

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Installation of Software & Hardware 
FOR BEST RESULTS PLEASE INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE 
CD PROVIDED BEFORE PLUGGING IN YOUR SCANNER.
 
 
Note:  
As a precaution, a RED warning label has been placed over the large end of the USB 
plug to remind you to install the software from the CD first. Please remove this 
warning label prior to plugging in the scanner cable. 
 
  STEP 1- Install Software  
  Driver Installation 
a) Insert the installation CD that came with your Ambir scanner....

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AmbirScan Installation 
d) Click “Install AmbirScan” on the CD menu screen. Follow the on screen   
   step-by-step InstallShield Wizard instructions to install the  AmbirScan 2.0
 software.  
      
                  
 
 
 
 
e) If you do not already have Adobe Reader  installed, you should select the “Install 
Adobe Reader” button on the CD menu. You may also print out the User Guide 
after installing the Adobe Reader for your  future reference. If you choose to install 
Adobe...

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Note:
 
After you have completed all software installations, we strongly recommend you 
restart your computer even if you are not prompted by Windows to do so. 
 
Uninstalling Software/Hardware 
f) To remove your scanner, AmbirScan 2.0  or the Adobe program you need to go to 
Start  Æ Control Panel  ÆAdd or Remove Programs  (Windows XP) or Start ÆControl 
Panel  ÆPrograms & Features  (Windows Vista). To remove a scanner, you will have 
to select it from the list of...

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STEP 2- Install Hardware 
  After you have installed the soft ware and restarted your computer: 
a)  Connect the USB cable from the scanner to the USB port on your computer 
as shown below. If necessary, please check your computer’s user guide to 
identify the USB ports available and their locations. 
    
         
 
 
 
 
   
 
b) Under Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 operating system, the computer will 
automatically detect the new hardware device and install the driver. (See 
above)...

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d) Users with Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE operating systems may see the “Windows 
Logo” compatibility warning screen when  installing the driver/hardware. We 
assure you that your scanner  has been fully tested and is compatible with these 
systems. Simply click the “Continue Anyw ay” button and proceed with the final 
installation. 
 
Initial Calibration with AmbirScan 2.0
 
Note:  
Calibration is a critical step in setting up your scanner. It allows the image quality to 
be “balanced” for...

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This calibration process will require the special black and white calibration 
sheet that was included with your scanner. When calibrating, make sure the 
page with the black bars are facing down and note the direction of the arrows 
for proper insertion. When the calibration process has been completed 
successfully, you will see the message above; otherwise you would need to 
re-calibrate. 
  If you switch scanners or your image  quality has become unsatisfactory, you 
can first clean...

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Using your Scanner  
 
There are two easy ways for you to scan and manage your documents and 
images with your Ambir scanner.   
 
1) The first is by utilizing the AmbirScan 2. 0 control panel (Figure 1) that allows 
you to select from the most common  paper sizes, image settings and basic 
file output information (location & name of your document). These files can 
be saved in multiple file formats. If  you need to scan multi-page documents 
please select PDF format.      
  
2)  The second way...