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  • Page 1

    Operating Manual DocuPen RC810/850 PLANON SYSTEM SOLUTIONS INC. RC810 850 Operating Manual:opman_eng_rc800_022006_eng.qxd 05/06/2008 9:30 AM Page 1[...]

  • Page 2

    Legal and Other Notices All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form Or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express prior written permission of Planon Systems Solutions Inc. Planon Systems Solutions Inc. makes no repre[...]

  • Page 3

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing our DocuPen RC 810 or 850* portable scanner . The DocuPen functions as a quick and simple tool that can be taken any- where to swipe over a smooth flat surface to capture black&white as well as color images. We recommend that you fully charge your DocuPen before the first use. Y ou can charge the DocuPen by[...]

  • Page 4

    Driver and Sof tware Installation DocuPen Driver Platform Requirement s: Before you install the DocuPen PenT wain driver , make sure that your computer meets the following minimum system require- ments: Microsoft Windows 2000/NT/ME/XP/Vist a CD-ROM for driver installation Before connecting the DocuPen you must install the necessary drivers. Insert [...]

  • Page 5

    Sof tware Installation (Continued) 6. The PenTW AIN driver will start installing. Y ou will be prompted to click the Finish button to complete the Pen Twain installation. The installation of the Docupen Application (S tart by selecting DocuPen Application button in the DocuPen Install window and follow the on-screen instructions ) is identi- cal, h[...]

  • Page 6

    Inst alling the USB driver In the DocuPen Install window please click on the button USB Driver 1. In the Welcome window , click the Next button DocuPen Operation Manual 6 Inst alling the USB driver (Continued) 2. In the S tart Installation window , click the Next button to begin installation 3. In the Set Up window , select Install and click the Ne[...]

  • Page 7

    Inst alling the USB driver (Continued) Windows should self install the USB driver from the Inst allation CD. Please follow the on-screen instructions of the Found New Hardware Wizard In the initial Found New Hardware Wizard window select No, not this time and click the Next button In the following Found New Hardware Wizard window select Install the[...]

  • Page 8

    Inst alling the USB driver (continued) 4. Complete the USB installation by clicking on the Finish button DocuPen Operation Manual 1 1 Inst alling the USB driver (continued) 2. In the next window Select Search removable media and click Next. Please make sure the Installation CD is in your CD ROM drive 3.Wait a few seconds while driver is being inst [...]

  • Page 9

    Inst alling the PaperPort Software (continued) 8. In the next window , click Install 9. In the next window , you will see the Installation progress 1 1. Installation complete, click Finish 10. Registration window - optional Congratulations! The Driver and Software inst allation is now complete! Now you are ready to use your DocuPen! DocuPen Operati[...]

  • Page 10

    Download the scanned Images to PaperPort As mentioned above you can use the DocuPen with any TW AIN compatible software package. As, however , we provide one of the best Document Management Software packages, i.e. Nuance’s PaperPort we will explain how you download the images from the DocuPen to your computer using the PaperPort software. Y ou ca[...]

  • Page 11

    Download the scanned Images to PaperPort (cont.) Y ou can download the images in PaperPor t’s default file format - “max” , which allows the most editing options. By selecting the Settings.. link, however , you can select other file formats as well e.g. jpg, tiff , bmp , etc. In the PaperPort desktop area you can select an image and it can be[...]

  • Page 12

    Erasing the DocuPen Memory A fter you have saved the desired image files on your hard disk, it is recommended that you empty the DocuPen's memory bank. By doing so, you ensure maximum storage capacity and optimum download speed. 1. While in PaperPort (or Abbyy) simply click on the Scan button 2. The DocuPen Scanner Control Window will open 3. [...]

  • Page 13

    LED Indicators The 8 LED indicators at the top of the DocuPen from left to right indicate the following: DocuPen Operation Manual 21 LED Explanation Scan speed indicator - if this LED blinks during scan operation, then slow down. This LED indicates that the scan will be performed in Monochrome or Grayscale mode . This LED indicates that the scan wi[...]

  • Page 14

    DocuPen Scan modes - Profile Configurator Y ou can setup the exact values of the color and resolutio n modes, using the interactive Profile Configurator dialog box. The Profile Configurator dialog is part of the DocuPen Scanner Control window and can be started by selecting the Open Profile Dialog.. from the pull-down menu in the DocuPen Scanner Co[...]

  • Page 15

    DocuPen Color Calibration procedure Before starting the calibration procedure please make sure that you have downloaded our latest DocuPen PenT wain drivers. Y ou can download the drivers from the installa- tion CD or from the following link: http://www .planon.com/drivers.php The DocuPen is factory calibrated and there should be no need to re-cali[...]

  • Page 16

    DocuPen Roller Calibration Procedure The DocuPen is factory calibrated and there should be no need to re-calibrate. We advise you to recalibrate only if you experience poor scan quality , e.g. if your scanned image looks disproportionally stretched (or shrunk) then you need to calibrate the rollers. As a rule, color calibration must be performed be[...]

  • Page 17

    Point s to Remember Before Y ou Scan What you scan is what you get. The DocuPen is sensitive to changes in direction and scan speed and records every movement you make. The more uniform your scan swipe, the better your scanned image results. This may t ake a little practice at first. Scanning too quickly or abruptly changing acceleration causes the[...]

  • Page 18

    Appendix A. DocuPen RC 800 Specifications Size - 8.9”X0.5”x0.5” (227X13x13 mm) Weight - 2 oz, 57 grams Resolution - 100-400 dpi Scan mode - B/W[1bit], Grayscale [4bit/8bit], S tandard color [12 bit], Hi color [24 bit] Scan width - 8" (205mm) Scan S peed - 4-10 seconds Letter-size page (depending on resolution and color mode) Memory - 8 M[...]

  • Page 19

    B. Proper Handling and Safe Use Avoid bending or dropping the DocuPen unit. Do not scan over sharp objects such as staples, or p aper clips Do not store the unit in high, or very low temperatures, or humid or dusty places. Do not place or drag the scanner lens down on a hard abrasive surface. If you drop the unit in water or get water inside it, co[...]