UMAX Astra 600P Scanner Operation Manual This operation manual contains all the information you need to install your scanner. For quick installation instructions, see the Quick Start Guide accompanying your scanner. Make Sure the power is OFF before installing. •...
The party responsible for product compliance: Corporate Name: UMAX Technologies, Inc. Address: 10460 Brockwood Dr.; Dallas, TX 75238; U.S.A. Telephone No.: 214-342-9799 Model No.: Umax Astra 600P, H5E0 Model No.: UTA-2A, H760 Op. Environment: For home or office use...
Contents Preparation for Installation …………………………………………………………… 4 Installation ……………………………………………………………………………… 8 Completing your first Scan …………………………………………………………... 10 Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………………. 12 Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………... 13 Specifications ………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Glossary ……………………………………………………………………………….. 15 Trademarks IBM PC/AT is a trademark of International Business machines Corporations. MS-Windows, Windows, and MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Please remove all packing materials from the scanner. Check if any damage has occurred during shipment while you are unpacking the scanner. If you notice any damage, notify your dealer at once. Remember to save all shipping and packing materials if you want to transport the scanner in the future.
! Warning: You must unlock your scanner before using it. Failure to do so can cause damage to your scanner. To unlock your scanner, remove the document cover and push the restraint toward to the unlocked position.
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Power on Your Scanner Once the scanner has been unpacked and the optical assembly has been unlocked, the scanner is ready to perform this test. To power on the scanner, do the following: 1. Connect the power adapter to the scanner 2.
Check if your computer supports EPP for Parallel Port Mode. If it does, we suggest that you reconfigure your PC BIOS by setting the EPP mode for Parallel Port Mode. This will make your Astra 600P run even more smoothly. Please refer to your computer’s manual for further information about configuring the settings.
Installing the Scanner Drivers Install the image editing software included with your scanner. (Refer to the instructions included with the software). To install the scanner drivers, do the following: For Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 3.5x Users: 1. Insert the UMAX Scanner CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Completing your First Scan A. Original Image Placement 1. Raise the scanner’s document cover. 2. Place the photograph or document face down on the scanner. Center the document along the center mark. 3. Lower the document cover B. Start your First Scan 1.
Troubleshooting UMAX scanners are designed to be reliable and easy to install. If, however, you have a problem with your scanner, these troubleshooting steps should indicate the cause of the problem. If the scanner lamp flickers, is dim, or fails to come on: The scanning lamp is failing or has failed and needs to be changed.
Cleaning Regularly cleaning the object glass will ensure that dirt or smudges will not reduce the quality of your scanned images. Before you clean the glass, make sure the scanner is turned off and the power cord is unplugged. Clean the object glass and document cover with a soft damp cloth and a mild detergent or alcohol.
The indicator that glows when the scanner’s power cable is connected to the scanner and a “live” outlet and the power switch is turned on. A standardized interfacing system that allows many different software applications to access many different image input devices. TWAIN is currently more popular on the Windows platform than it is on the Macintosh.