Xerox Documate 5540 User Guide

 November 2016 
05-0893-100 
 
  

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Table of Contents
Safety ................................................................................................................................ v
Safety Introduction ............................................................................................................................... v
Operational Safety Information ...................................................................................................... v
Electrical Information...

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Scan from the Flatbed Glass........................................................................................................... 22
Supported Document Types .............................................................................................. 22
Loading Documents ...............................................................................................................23
Scanning Interfaces...

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Safety
Safety Introduction
Notices and Safety
Please read the following instructions carefully before operating the machine and refer to them as 
needed to ensure the continued safe operation of your machine.
Your Xerox
® product and supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety 
requirements. These include safety agency evaluation and certification, and compliance with 
electromagnetic regulations and established environmental standards.
WARNING: 
The safety and environment...

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Note: Your Xerox® machine is equipped with an energy saving device to conserve power when the 
machine is not in use. The machine may be left on continuously.
Do not do these:
• Never use a ground adapter plug to connect the equipment to a power outlet that lacks a 
ground connection terminal.
• Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specifically described in this 
documentation.
• Never remove covers or guards that are fastened with screws. There are...

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Electrical Supply
• This product shall be operated from the type of electrical supply indicted on the product’s 
data plate label. If you are not sure that your electrical supply meets the requirements, please 
consult your local power company for advice.
• Always connect equipment to a correctly grounded power outlet. If in doubt, have the outlet 
checked by a qualified electrician.
WARNING: This equipment must be connected to a protective earth circuit
This...

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3. Do not use aerosol cleaners. The use of cleaners that are not approved may cause poor 
performance of the equipment, and could cause a dangerous condition.
4. Use supplies and cleaning materials only as directed in this manual. 
5. Do not remove covers or guards that are fastened with screws. There are no parts behind 
these covers that you can maintain or service. 
6. Do not perform any maintenance procedures unless you have been trained to do them by an...

User Guide1
Welcome
Your new Xerox® scanner can quickly scan stacks of single-sided or double-sided pages and place 
their electronic images on your computer.
What’s in the Box
Before proceeding, check the contents of the box. If items are missing or damaged, contact the 
dealer where you purchased the scanner.
Xerox® DocuMate 5540 Quick Install Guide Technical Support Card
Warranty Card USB Cable Power Supply
Power Cord Installation Disc 

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System Requirements
Pentium 4 PC or AMD equivalent with:
• A DVD-ROM drive
• An available Universal Serial Bus (USB) port
• Microsoft
® Windows® operating system: 
– 32-bit Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
– 32-bit or 64-bit Windows Vista (Service Pack 1)
– 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7
– 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 8 / 8.1
The scanner is compatible with Service Pack 3 for Windows XP, Service Pack 2 for Windows 
Vista, and Service Pack 1 for Windows 7.
• Minimum of 2...