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Fujitsu ScanSnap S510M Operator's Manual

Fujitsu ScanSnap S510M Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 P3PC-1942-03ENZ0...
  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing our Color Image Scanner, ScanSnap S510M (hereinafter referred to as "the ScanSnap"). The ScanSnap is a scanner that is capable of double-sided scanning in both monochrome and color. The ScanSnap has the following advantages: ■ You can turn images on paper into PDF files and made PDF files searchable by just...
  • Page 4 ■ You can send off the scanned image by e-mail or output the scanned image to the printer immediately after scanning! Without starting applications, you can attach the scanned image to e-mail or make copies of the scanned image by outputting it to the printer. Note: The ScanSnap does not conform to TWAIN and ISIS standards.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3 Using the ScanSnap..........25 3.1 Flow of Operations ............26 Basic flow of operations ..............26 Preparation ..................30 Scanning documents in Quick Menu Mode ........32 Scanning documents in Profile Mode ..........37 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 6 Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF............41 Finishing ScanSnap operation ............42 3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned ..... 43 3.3 Loading Documents ............46 How to load documents ..............46 Chapter 4 Setting the ScanSnap .......... 49 4.1 About the ScanSnap Icon ..........50 ScanSnap Manager Menu ..............
  • Page 7 Saving scanned images in multiple files ........... 176 Continuing/stopping scanning after an error ........178 Scanning business cards using Cardiris ........... 180 6.2 Using the Carrier Sheet..........184 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ..........195 7.1 Clearing Document Jams..........196 7.2 Troubleshooting Checklist ..........198 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 8 Chapter 8 Daily Care............205 8.1 Cleaning Materials ............206 8.2 Cleaning the ScanSnap Exterior & Stacker....207 8.3 Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap......208 8.4 Cleaning the Carrier Sheet..........212 Chapter 9 Replacing Consumables........213 9.1 Replacing Consumables ..........214 Part Numbers and Replacement Cycles of Consumables....

  • Page 9: Regulatory Information

    B et prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique dictées par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 10 Bescheinigung des Herstellers / Importeurs Für den S510M wid folgendes bescheinigt: • In Übereinsstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der EN45014(CE) funkentstört. • Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger, gemäß EN ISO 7779. Dieses Gerät wurde nicht für die Benutzung in unmittelbarer Umgebung starker Lichtquellen (z.

  • Page 11: Liability

    Do not put the substance in the lamp in your mouth as it contains mercury. • Do not incinerate, crush, or shred the scanner. • Do not breathe the chemical liquid contained in the scanner parts. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 12: Trademarks

    Other product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. How Trademarks Are Indicated in This Manual ScanSnap: ScanSnap S510M References to operating systems (OSes) are indicated as follows: Mac OS X v10.1: Mac operating system version 10.1 Mac OS X v10.2: Mac operating system version 10.2 Mac OS X v10.3: Mac operating system version 10.3...
  • Page 13 Double-click: refers to clicking twice in rapid succession on the mouse button down. Manufacturer PFU LIMITED International Sales Dept., Imaging Business Division, Products Group Solid Square East Tower, 580 Horikawa-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi Kanagawa 212-8563, Japan Phone: (81)(44) 540-4538 All Rights Reserved.Copyright ©2008-2009 PFU LIMITED ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    ■ Safety Precautions This manual describes important details for users to use this product safely and correctly. Read this manual thoroughly before you start using this product. Be sure to read and fully understand the Safety Precautions in this manual, in particular. In addition, keep this manual handy during use of this product, so that you can refer to it quickly when necessary.

  • Page 15: Screen Examples In This Manual

    Repairs should be done by properly trained repair technicians. When this product needs servicing, please contact the store where you purchased it or any authorized FUJITSU Image Scanner service provider. About the Hot Surface Hazard Warning Label The following warning labels are attached to this product.
  • Page 16 WARNING The following describes important warnings described in this manual. Do not touch the AC cable with wet hands. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock. Do not damage the AC cable. A damaged AC cable may cause fire or electric shock.
  • Page 17 In case you have dropped the scanner and any of its parts (e.g., cover) is broken, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Then, contact the store where you bought the scanner or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. Do not put liquids inside the scanner.
  • Page 18 Do not touch the inside of the scanner unless necessary. Do not take apart or modify the scanner. The inside of the scanner contains high- voltage components. Touching these components might cause fire or electric shock. Do not place the scanner within the reach of small children. To avoid injuries, do not place the scanner in an area where small children may be able to reach.
  • Page 19 Dust blown up by strong air from the spray may enter the inside of the scanner. This may cause the scanner to fail or malfunction. Sparks, caused by static electricity, generated when blowing off dust and dirt from the outside of the scanner may cause a fire. xvii ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 20 CAUTION The following illustrates important cautions described in this manual. Do not install the scanner on unstable surfaces. Install the scanner on a flat, lever surface. Make sure none of the scanner parts protrudes outside the desktop. Do not install the scanner on unstable surfaces. Install the scanner on a level surface that is free of vibration to prevent it from falling.
  • Page 21 When you perform cleaning, make sure that the inside of the ScanSnap is free of any foreign object, and be careful not to get your hand or the cloth caught on the pick spring (metal part) as a deformed pick spring (metal part) may cause injury. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 23: Before You Start Using The Scansnap

    Chapter 1 Before You Start Using the ScanSnap This chapter describes the necessary preparations for using the ScanSnap. 1.1 Checking the Contents of the ScanSnap Package ..........2 1.2 Names and Functions of Components ..............3 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 24: Checking The Contents Of The Scansnap Package

    Checking the Contents of the ScanSnap Package When you unpack the ScanSnap package, find the packaging list first, and then make sure that the ScanSnap and all items in the packaging list are present. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the store where you purchased the product. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the packaging materials away from small children’s reach and prevent them from putting the materials WARNING...

  • Page 25: Names And Functions Of Components

    To open the ADF, pull this lever toward you. Operation button ⇒ Refer to the next page. Stacker Before using the stacker, unfold and extend it as shown above. You can also use the ScanSnap without unfolding the stacker. HINT ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 26: Operation Button

    ■ Operation button [SCAN] button Press this button to start the scanning. [POWER] button Turns on/off the power. SCAN POWER Power indicator Indicates the power status of the Scan- Snap. Blue (Solid): Ready Blue (Blinking): Scanning Orange (Solid): Error Light off: Power off ■...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Connecting Scansnap

    For details about the specifications of the ScanSnap such as the installation "Appendix C Installation Specifications" (page 237) area, refer to 2.1 Installing the Supplied Software ................6 2.2 Connecting the ScanSnap to Your Computer ............ 20 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 28: Installing The Supplied Software

    Installing the Supplied Software "Installation" is the operation to copy the supplied program file or ScanSnap Manager to the hard disk of your computer and create the environment for using the ScanSnap on the computer. ■ Before installing the supplied programs 1.
  • Page 29 ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap 3.0 370 MB 2. Make sure that the ScanSnap is not connected to your computer yet. 3. Start up your computer. Login as a user with Administrator rights. 4. Close all currently running programs. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 30: Installing Adobe Acrobat

    ■ Installing Adobe Acrobat Install Adobe Acrobat from the "Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional DVD-ROM" supplied with the ScanSnap, by following the procedures below. System requirements for "Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional": ATTENTION • OS: Mac OS X v10.4.3 • Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher * For further details, please visit Adobe Web Site at: http://www.adobe.com Adobe Acrobat can also interact with the ScanSnap so that scanned images...
  • Page 31 (c) Double-click the [Adobe Acrobat Professional] icon, and follow the instructions on the screen. Double-click the [Read Me] icon on the "Acrobat 8 Professional" window to HINT learn more about the Adobe Acrobat installation. Refer to Adobe Acrobat Help for information about how to use Adobe Acrobat. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 32: Installing Abbyy Finereader For Scansnap

    ■ Installing ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap Install ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap from the "ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap CD-ROM" supplied with the ScanSnap, by following the procedures below. Operation Prepare the ABBYY FineReader CD. 1. Insert the "ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap 3.0 CD-ROM"...
  • Page 33 FineReader for ScanSnap Help topics. • If ScanSnap Manager has already been installed before you install ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap, you will need to restart ScanSnap Manager so that ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap can interact with ScanSnap Manager. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 34: Installing Cardiris

    ■ Installing Cardiris Install Cardiris from the "Cardiris™ Setup CD-ROM" supplied with the ScanSnap, by following the procedure below. Operation Prepare the Cardiris CD-ROM. 1. Insert the "Cardiris™ Setup CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the "Cardiris 3.6 for ScanSnap" on the desktop. 3.

  • Page 35: Installing Scansnap Manager

    The "Welcome to ScanSnap Manager Installer" window appears. With Mac OS X v10.2, a window may appear requiring you to ATTENTION authenticate the action. In this case, enter the password of the user with Administrator rights. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 36 (2) With Mac OS X v10.3, v10.4, or v10.5 ⇒ The "This package contains a program that determines if the software can be installed. Are you sure you want to continue?" window appears. ⇒ Click the [Continue] button.
  • Page 37 3. In the "Welcome to the ScanSnap Manager Installer" window, click the [Continue] but- ton. ⇒ The "Important Information" window appears. When you have finished reading, click the [Continue] button. ⇒ The "Software License Agreement" window appears. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 38 4. Check the contents of the "Software License Agreement," and click the [Continue] button. When you have finished reading, click the [Continue] button. ⇒ The agreement confirmation window appears. To accept the agreement, click the [Agree] button. If you click the [Disagree] button, the installation would be aborted, and the "Software License Agreement"...
  • Page 39 ⇒ The "Easy Install on <selected destination name>" window appears. 6. In the "Easy Install on <selected destination name>" window, click the [Install] button. ScanSnap Manager and ScanSnap S510M Operator’s Guide will be HINT installed on the Applications Folder. ⇒...
  • Page 40 With Mac OS X v10.3, v10.4, and v10.5, a window may appear requiring ATTENTION you to authenticate the action. In this case, enter the password of the user with Administrator rights. ⇒ The "Startup item registration" window appears before the installation is complete. ⇒...
  • Page 41 If your operating system is Mac OS X v10.3, v10.4, or v10.5, in the "System Preferences" window, select "Accounts" - "My Account" - "Login Items (for Mac OS X v10.4 and v10.5)" or "Startup Items (for Mac OS X v10.3)," and then select "+" to add "ScanSnap Manager." ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 42: Connecting The Scansnap To Your Computer

    Connecting the ScanSnap to Your Computer Follow the procedure below to connect the ScanSnap to your computer. 1. Connect the ScanSnap to a power outlet with the power cable. 2. Connect the ScanSnap to your computer with the USB cable. •...

  • Page 43: Connecting The Usb Cable

    ScanSnap with USB 1.1. If your computer has the USB 2.0 compatible port, use it. Operation 1. Remove the seal on the back side of the ScanSnap. DC 16V USB connector Seal ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 44 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the ScanSnap, and the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer. Insert the USB cable into the connector all the way to the end. USB cable 3.
  • Page 45 ScanSnap will not be turned on unless the paper chute is open, even if the computer is turned on. Leave the ScanSnap connected to the computer, and you can turn on/off the ScanSnap simply by opening/closing the paper chute when necessary. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 47: Using The Scansnap

    Chapter 3 Using the ScanSnap This chapter describes the basic operations of the ScanSnap. 3.1 Flow of Operations ....................26 3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned ............43 3.3 Loading Documents ..................... 46 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 48: Flow Of Operations

    Flow of Operations This section describes the flow of operations from scanning documents with the ScanSnap to sav- ing scanned images to PDF files. ■ Basic flow of operations With the document loaded onto the ScanSnap, simply press the [SCAN] button, and you can save the scanned documents to files, attach them to e-mail, and print them with the printer.
  • Page 49 You can switch between the above two modes by marking and unmarking [Use HINT Quick Menu] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon on the Dock menu. For details, refer to "ScanSnap Manager Menu" (page 51). ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 50 Select an action you want to perform in the ScanSnap Quick Menu after scanning. (Quick Menu Mode) (1) Press the [SCAN] button to scan the document. (2) The ScanSnap Quick Menu appears after scanning. (3) Select a desirable action in the ScanSnap Quick Menu.
  • Page 51 For the combination of ([SCAN] button) and <Quick Menu Mode>, refer to "Scanning documents in Quick Menu Mode" (page 32). For the combination of ([SCAN] button) and <Profile Mode>, refer to "Scanning documents in Profile Mode" (page 37). ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 52: Preparation

    ■ Preparation Operation 1. Make sure that the power cable is connected to the ScanSnap. 2. Make sure that the ScanSnap is correctly connected to your computer. Connecting the ScanSnap to the computer that is already turned on HINT presents no problem. If the ScanSnap is already connected to your computer, you do not have to reconnect it.
  • Page 53 For example, it may take time if there are many programs running on the computer. • If the ScanSnap is not automatically turned on even when the paper chute is opened, press the [POWER] button on the ScanSnap. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 54: Scanning Documents In Quick Menu Mode

    ■ Scanning documents in Quick Menu Mode Operation 1. Make sure that the ScanSnap Manager icon is displayed in the Dock menu. HINT If the ScanSnap Manager icon is not displayed, from Finder, select the destination in which "ScanSnap" is installed (generally, you select "Applications,"...
  • Page 55 Do not switch the user to log in during the scanning operation. ⇒ The power indicator on the ScanSnap blinks blue during scanning. The following window appears to indicate the scanning status. ⇒ When the scanning is complete, the ScanSnap Quick Menu appears. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 56 Operation 4. Select an action you want to perform from the Action List on the ScanSnap Quick Menu. Action List Description of the selected action Action List Action Description Scan to Folder PDF files are created from the scanned images and saved in a specified folder (shared folder).
  • Page 57 An application corresponding to the selected action starts up to perform the selected action. For details about information such as the scanning settings, file name and destination folder to save data, refer to "4.2 Changing Scanning Settings" (page 53). ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 58 • By default, documents are scanned using the settings below. HINT Image quality: Normal Color mode: Auto Color Detection Scanning side: Duplex Scan • Before scanning documents of printed or handwritten text, mark the "Setting for text only document" checkbox. In the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...

  • Page 59: Scanning Documents In Profile Mode

    "Login Items (for Mac OS X v10.4 or v10.5)" or "Startup Items (for Mac OS X v10.3)," and then select "+" to add "ScanSnap Manager." 2. Unmark [Use Quick Menu] in the menu that pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 60 When [Use Quick Menu] is marked, the document is scanned in Quick HINT Menu Mode. For details about Quick Menu Mode, refer to "Scanning documents in Quick Menu Mode" (page 32). 3. Select [Select a Profile] in the menu which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon or click the ScanSnap Manager icon , and...
  • Page 61 The supplied application (such as Preview) becomes active, and you can view the scanned images. For details about the settings for the scanning, file name, and destination to save data, refer to "4.2 Changing Scanning Settings" (page 53). ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 62 • By default, documents are scanned using the settings below. HINT Image quality: Normal Color mode: Auto Color Detection Scanning side: Duplex Scan • Before scanning documents of printed or handwritten text, mark the "Setting for text only document" checkbox. In the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...

  • Page 63: Turning The Scansnap On/Off

    To turn off the ScanSnap with the paper chute open, press the [POWER] button on the ScanSnap. To turn on/off the ScanSnap, press the [POWER] button for longer than one HINT second. * To prevent unintended operation, the [POWER] button does not work unless it is pressed for longer than one second. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 64: Finishing Scansnap Operation

    ■ Finishing ScanSnap operation Exiting "ScanSnap Manager" Operation Click and hold the mouse button on the ScanSnap Manager icon in the Dock menu, and select "Quit" from the menu. To operate the ScanSnap, "ScanSnap Manager" must be active (stay resident). HINT When you want to resurrect "ScanSnap Manager,"...

  • Page 65: Paper Sizes Of Documents To Be Scanned

    (11 x 17 [in.] (279.4 x 431.8 [mm])) Custom Sizes Width: 50.8 to 216 [mm] (2 to 8.5 [in.]) Length: 50.8 to 297 [mm] (2 to 11.69 [in.]) *For B4, A3 and 11 x 17, fold in two when scanning ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 66 • Documents hand-written with a pencil may be smeared during a scan. ATTENTION The rollers of the ScanSnap get dirty and multi-feeding may be caused. In the case where you scan such documents, clean the rollers as often as possible. For details, refer to "8.3 Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap"...
  • Page 67 • If a paper jam occurs frequently, feed about 50 sheets of PPC paper or recycled paper, and then scan the document by using Carrier Sheet. * You can use either unused or used PPC/recycled paper. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 68: Loading Documents

    Loading Documents This section describes how to load documents onto the ScanSnap. ■ How to load documents 1. Align the edges of the document. Align the edges of the document as follows: 1) Straighten the edges of the document. Straighten both edges of the document stack for scanning it correctly. 2) Check the number of sheets in the document stack.
  • Page 69 Do not load the document beyond the reference marks on the side guide. Reference Paper chute mark Side guide Pull out the extension of the paper chute to scan long-size documents. HINT Extension Paper chute ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 70 3. Adjust the side guides to the document width. Move the side guides so that there is no gap between the document edge and side guide on both sides. Doing so can eliminate skewing of the document during scanning. Document Side guide When you use the stacker, scanned document sheets are stacked on the HINT...

  • Page 71: Setting The Scansnap

    Setting the ScanSnap This chapter describes the basic settings of the ScanSnap. 4.1 About the ScanSnap Icon ..................50 4.2 Changing Scanning Settings ................53 4.3 Saving Scanning Settings..................80 4.4 Using the ScanSnap Quick Menu................ 92 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 72: About The Scansnap Icon

    About the ScanSnap Icon All functional properties on the ScanSnap are managed by ScanSnap Manager. Ordinarily, the ScanSnap Manager icon is added to the Dock menu. Clicking and holding down this icon shows the following menu. You can start scanning, change settings, and check the status of consumables from this menu.

  • Page 73: Scansnap Manager Menu

    OS X is started up. Show In Finder You can view the contents of the "ScanSnap" folder with Finder. Hide/Show You can hide and re-show all ScanSnap Manager windows on the desktop. Quit You can quit ScanSnap Manager. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 74: Select A Profile" Window

    Depending on the version of Mac OS X being used, the menu items may HINT be slightly different from what is described above. ■ "Select a Profile" window This window appears when [Select a Profile] is selected in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, or when clicking the ScanSnap Manager icon Selectable profiles are listed on the "Select a Profile"...

  • Page 75: Changing Scanning Settings

    The following describes how to change the settings. Operation 1. Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon in the Dock menu and select [Settings] in the following menu. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 76 You can also open the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" HINT window by simultaneously pressing the [Command ( )] and [S] keys on the keyboard. (This can be used only when ScanSnap Manager is active.) 2. Change the scan settings in each tab in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...
  • Page 77 • iPhoto (This appears when iPhoto version 5 or later is installed. iPhoto 5 is supported by Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later.) • Scan to Searchable PDF (only when ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap is installed) • Cardiris (only when Cardiris 3.6 for ScanSnap is installed) ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 78 The [Select a Profile] pop-up menu has the following items. • Add Profile New profiles can be added to suit your needs or preferences by selecting this item. For details on how to add a profile, refer to "Adding profiles" (page 81).
  • Page 79 114) • Scan to Print (➪page 129) • Scan to Searchable PDF (This appears when ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap is installed.) (➪page 145) • Cardiris (This appears when Cardiris 3.6 for ScanSnap is installed.) (➪page 180) ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 80 • The above applications will be added automatically into the selection HINT list if installed. Uninstalled applications will be removed from the list automatically. • If you select "Scan to File (only save image data to file)," the scanned image is saved to file after scanning is complete. The scanning result is not displayed on screen.
  • Page 81 1. Create an alias of the application you wish to add. 2. Drag-and-drop any file in JPEG format (*.jpg) onto the alias. ⇒ If the application starts up and the file opens, the application supports JPEG format files. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 82 <To remove an application> 1) Select the application you want to remove in the "Add or remove application" window, and then click the [Remove] button. ⇒ The confirmation window appears. 2) Click the [Yes] button. ⇒ The "Add or remove application" window appears. Confirm that the application has been removed.

  • Page 83: Save Tab

    ■ Image saving folder: Specify the folder to save the scanned images. When you click the [Browse] button, the "Browse for Folder" window is displayed. Select the folder to save the scanned images, and click the [Choose] button. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 84 ■ [File name format] button Set the filename format used for files to save the scanned images. When you click the [File name format] button, the following window appears. One of three settings can be specified. • "yyyy_MM_dd_HH_mm_ss" radio button The date and time are used as the file name when saving a scanned image to a file.
  • Page 85 4.2 Changing Scanning Settings Clicking the [OK] button enables the settings. (An example of the file name that you set is displayed under the [File name format] button.) ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 86: Image Quality

    [Scanning] tab ■ Image quality: Specify whether to scan documents quickly or at higher quality. Select one of the following modes: • Normal (Fastest) Select this mode when you wish to scan documents quickly. • Better (Faster) Select this mode when you wish to scan documents at a high quality. •...

  • Page 87: Color Mode

    • Documents printed in two colors; many parts of documents are colored in dark color such as dark gray similar to black To scan such documents in color, select "Color" in the [Color mode] pop-up menu. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 88: Scanning Side

    ■ Scanning side: Specify whether to scan in "Duplex Scan" or "Simplex Scan" mode when the [SCAN] button on the ScanSnap is pressed. By clicking , select either of the above modes. ■ Continue scanning after current scan is finished: If the checkbox is marked, the following message appears after scanning.
  • Page 89 • Documents with characters in patterned background • Documents with characters printed in various directions (e.g. plans) • Documents with long diagonal lines • Documents with handwritten characters *When you scan such documents, clear the checkbox. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 90 • "Allow automatic image rotation" checkbox When this checkbox is marked, pages scanned upside down or in the wrong orientation are rotated and output in the right orientation. This function is available for documents in English, French, German, Italian, or Span- ish.
  • Page 91 ATTENTION "B&W" is selected from the [Color mode] pop-up menu on the [Scanning] tab. In addition, the file format is automatically changed from "JPEG (*.jpg)" to "PDF (*.pdf)" when you select "Auto Color Detection" or "B&W." ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 92 ■ [Option] button This function is used for configuring detailed settings of PDF files. This button is enabled when "PDF(*.pdf)" is selected from the [File format] pop-up menu. Click [Option] button to display the following window. • "Multipage PDF (whole batch in one PDF)" Create a merged PDF file of all the scanned images.

  • Page 93: Paper Size Tab

    Depending on the document size and scanning settings, the output ATTENTION image data may contain shadows of its edges. • To use the Carrier Sheet, "Automatic detection" must be selected. We recommend use of the Automatic detection settings. HINT ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 94 ■ [Custom] button Clicking this button displays the "Add or Remove Custom sizes" window. In this win- dow, you can add, remove, or change custom document size settings selectable from the [Paper size] pop-up menu. <When adding a custom document size> 1) Click the [Add] button.
  • Page 95 By marking the checkbox, you can scan the documents of different widths or sizes at a time. ■ [Carrier Sheet Settings] button You can set or change settings to scan with the Carrier Sheet on the following window. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 96 Select mode in this pop-up procedure in menu. the selected mode is illustrated. The selected mode is described briefly. Click to show Help. Click to cancel settings and close this window. Click to enable settings and close this window. The following explains settings you can change in the "ScanSnap Carrier Sheet Settings" window. ■...
  • Page 97 In Adobe Acrobat, to trim an image, select [Tools] from the menu bar, and select [Advanced Editing] [Crop tool]. Select an rectangular area you want to trim using the Crop tool, and then double-click the selected area. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 98 • When you select [Automatic detection] in the [Output image size] pop-up ATTENTION menu and scan an irregular-sized document (not in the table above), the scanned image is output in a standard size longer than and nearest to the original document size. The next longer standard size may not be wide enough for your document.
  • Page 99 3) When you finish, click the [OK] button. ⇒The "Add or Remove custom sizes" window appears, and changes made take effect. 4) Click the [Close] button to close the "Add or Remove custom sizes" window. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 100 [Compression] tab ■ Compression rate: Change the compression rate and adjust the file size of the scanned image. The compression rate is changed by moving the slider. The higher the compression rate is, the smaller the file size is. As the compression rate increases, the quality of scanned images ATTENTION decreases.

  • Page 101: Image Data Size

    Image quality Normal (Fastest) Better (Faster) Best (Slow) 1523 Excellent (Slower) 4618 1789 1538 1218 (unit: K bytes) Color mode: B&W Compression rate Image quality Normal (Fastest) Better (Faster) Best (Slow) Excellent (Slower) (unit: K bytes) ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 102: Saving Scanning Settings

    Saving Scanning Settings You can define up to 12 sets of preferences called "profiles" for scanning in Profile Mode. You can retrieve and use saved profiles by selecting [Select a Profile] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu. "Select a Profile" window Once settings that you configure frequently for scanning are preset (profiles), you do not have to change settings in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...

  • Page 103: Adding Profiles

    HINT Mode. You cannot add or edit profiles in Quick Menu Mode. 2. Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon , and then select [Settings]. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 104 3. Select "Add Profile" in the [Select a Profile] pop-up menu. ⇒ The "Add new profile" window appears. 4. Type in a profile name, and then click the [OK] button. ⇒ The new profile appears in the [Select a Profile] pop-up menu. 5.
  • Page 105 3. Click the [Up] or [Down] button to move the profile name up or down. 4. Click the close button in the upper left corner of the window. ⇒ A confirmation window appears. Click the [Apply] button. ⇒ The "Profile Management" window is closed. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 106: Scanning With An Added Profile

    ■ Scanning with an added profile Operation 1. Select [Select a Profile] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, or click the ScanSnap Manager icon ⇒ The "Select a Profile" window appears. (Icons of applications that start up after scanning appear on the left of each profile.) 2.

  • Page 107: Changing Settings For Profiles

    Settings" window, select a profile you want to change settings for. 3. Change settings for the selected profile. For detailed information on how to configure scanning settings for profiles, refer "4.2 Changing Scanning Settings" (page 53). ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 108 4. When you finish changing the settings for the selected profile, click the [Apply] button.

  • Page 109: Renaming Profiles

    Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon , and then select [Settings]. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. Select "Profile Management" in the [Select a Profile] pop-up menu. ⇒ The "Profile Management" window appears. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 110 3. Select a profile name which is to be renamed, and click the [Rename] button. You can also invoke the "Profile Management" window by selecting [Profile HINT Management] in the menu which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon Change profile names as you do in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...
  • Page 111 The selected profile is renamed. 6. Click the close button in the upper left corner of the window. ⇒ The "Profile Management" window is closed. 7. Click the [Apply] button in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 112: Deleting Profiles

    ■ Deleting profiles Operation 1. Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon , and then select [Settings]. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. Select "Profile Management" in the [Select a Profile] pop-up menu. ⇒ The "Profile Management"...
  • Page 113 4. Click the close button in the upper left corner of the window. ⇒ The "Profile Management" window is closed. 5. Click the [Apply] button in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 114: Using The Scansnap Quick Menu

    Using the ScanSnap Quick Menu When the ScanSnap is in Quick Menu Mode, the ScanSnap Quick Menu pops up upon scanning with a [SCAN] button press. Action List Description of the selected action In this menu, you can select an action as follows: Action List You can select an action you want to perform with scanned images.
  • Page 115 If this checkbox is marked, the ScanSnap Quick Menu is not displayed again. The mode used for scanning is switched from Quick Menu Mode to Profile Mode. When you want to use the ScanSnap Quick Menu, mark [Use Quick Menu] on the ScanSnap Manager Menu. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 116 ] button in the upper left corner of the window The action is canceled. When this button is clicked, the following window appears. [Yes] button: Scanned images are deleted and the action is canceled. [No] button: Scanned images are saved in a folder specified in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings"...

  • Page 117: About Actions

    5.2 Saving Data in the Specified Folder..............97 5.3 Sending Files by E-mail..................114 5.4 Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine............129 5.5 Sending Data to iPhoto ..................140 5.6 Converting Scanned Images into Searchable PDF Files ........ 145 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 118: About Actions In The Action List

    About Actions in the Action List The ScanSnap has frequently-used functions at the ready in the Action List to help you make efficient use of your time at your office. Actions in the Action List are helpful when: • you want to share document files scanned with the ScanSnap with other members. ⇒...

  • Page 119: Saving Data In The Specified Folder

    The application specified in [System Preferences] - [Internet] - [Email] - [Default Email Reader] Note that the following e-mail software is supported. - Mail ® ® - Microsoft Entourage 2004 for Mac ® ® - Microsoft Entourage 2008 for Mac ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 120: Quick Menu Mode Operation

    ■ Quick Menu Mode operation Operation 1. Load the document onto the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned" (page "3.3 Loading Documents" (page 46). 2. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning is started. ⇒...
  • Page 121 Window size is scaled up or down by dragging the lower right corner of the window with the mouse cursor. The previewed image is also scaled up or down according to the window size. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 122: Preview Window

    Preview Window Preview Window The image of the selected file is displayed. You can use the following navigation controls for paging through documents: To go to the first page/file, click this First Page/File button. To go to the previous page/file, click this Previous Page/File button. To go to the next page/file, click this Next Page/File button.
  • Page 123 Example An example file name according to the configured settings is shown. The file name is a name specified in the "File name" field, which is followed by "_" and a serial number. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 124 [OK] button Clicking this confirms your preferences selected in this window. [Cancel] button Clicking this button cancels your preferences and returns you to the preview window. [Name history] pop-up menu File names you have specified before are displayed in the "Name history" list.
  • Page 125 The path to the selected folder is displayed in the field. You can name folders using up to 150 alphanumeric characters. Note that the full path name, including a file name, must be 220 alphanumeric characters or less and characters prohibited in the operating system cannot be used. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 126 [Browse] button Clicking this button displays the "Select folder to Save" window. Specify a destination folder in the window. [History] pop-up menu A list of folder names is displayed. Up to ten folder names that have been added are displayed in reverse chronological order. The names of folders specified before these ten folders in the list are not displayed.
  • Page 127 When the preview window is displayed, the ScanSnap does not work ATTENTION even if you press the [SCAN] button. Close the preview window before scanning another document. • Do not move, delete, or rename files in other applications when the preview window is displayed. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 128: Profile Mode Operation

    ■ Profile Mode operation Operation 1. Select [Settings] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. In the [Application] pop-up menu on the [Application] tab, select [Scan to Folder]. 3.
  • Page 129 Window size is scaled up or down by dragging the lower right corner of the window with the mouse cursor. The previewed image is also scaled up or down according to the window size. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 130 Preview Window Preview Window The image of the selected file is displayed. You can use the following navigation controls for paging through documents: To go to the first page/file, click this First Page/File button. To go to the previous page/file, click this Previous Page/File button. To go to the next page/file, click this Next Page/File button.
  • Page 131 Example An example file name according to the configured settings is shown. The file name is a name specified in the "File name" field, which is followed by "_" and a serial number. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 132 [OK] button Clicking this confirms your preferences selected in this window. [Cancel] button Clicking this button cancels your preferences and returns you to the preview window. [Name history] pop-up menu File names you have specified before are displayed in the "Name history" list.
  • Page 133 The path to the selected folder is displayed in the field. You can name folders using up to 150 alphanumeric characters. Note that the full path name, including a file name, must be 220 alphanumeric characters or less and characters prohibited in the operating system cannot be used. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 134 [Browse] button Clicking this button displays the "Select folder to Save" window. Specify a destination folder in the window. [History] pop-up menu A list of folder names is displayed. Up to ten folder names that have been added are displayed in reverse chronological order. The names of folders specified before these ten folders in the list are not displayed.
  • Page 135 The scanning result is not displayed on screen. This setting is ideal when you do not have to confirm the scanning result every time a document is scanned. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 136: Sending Files By E-Mail

    Sending Files by E-mail This section describes how to send documents scanned with the ScanSnap by e-mail. When you scan documents with the ScanSnap, image files are created and attached to a e-mail with e-mail software starting. The e-mail software used are the applications specified in the following; ATTENTION •...

  • Page 137: Quick Menu Mode Operation

    After the process has finished, you can scan another document. • Do not move, delete, or rename files in other applications after the ScanSnap Quick Menu is displayed and before the preview window is closed. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 138 Operation 3. Place the mouse cursor on [Scan to E-mail]. ⇒ A description of the [Scan to E-mail] action is displayed. 4. When you want to change settings for the [Scan to E-mail] action, place the mouse cursor on the ( ) mark, and then click the [Settings] button (If you want to use default settings, go to Step...
  • Page 139 You can also change file names and specify whether to save files sent by e-mail. Window size is scaled up or down by dragging the lower right corner of the window with the mouse cursor. The previewed image is also scaled up or down according to the window size. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 140 Preview Window Preview Window The image of the selected file is displayed. You can use the following navigation controls for paging through documents: To go to the first page/file, click this First Page/File button. To go to the previous page/file, click this Previous Page/File button. To go to the next page/file, click this Next Page/File button.
  • Page 141 Clicking this button displays the "Serialize" window. The [Serialize] button is available only when multiple files are cre- ated. The "Serialize" window contains the following: File Name The file name specified in the preview window. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 142 [Serial number] pop-up menu You can specify the number of digits from one to six in the [Serial number] pop-up menu. Up to 100 characters (alphanumeric), includ- ing a serial number, can be used for a file name. Example An example file name according to the configured settings is shown. The file name is a name specified in the "File name"...
  • Page 143 When the preview window is displayed, the ScanSnap does not work even if ATTENTION you press the [SCAN] button. Close the preview window before scanning another document. • Do not move, delete, or rename files in other applications when the preview window is displayed. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 144: Profile Mode Operation

    ■ Profile Mode operation Operation 1. Select [Settings] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. In the [Application] pop-up menu on the [Application] tab, select [Scan to E-mail].
  • Page 145 You can specify a parameter between 1MB and 10MB. * Even if you see a Warning message, you can send attached files by e-mail. However, it is recommended that the attached file size be 2MB at the maximum (it depends on your system environment). ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 146 4. Click the [OK] button. ⇒ The "Scan to E-mail - Options" window is closed. 5. Click the [Apply] button. 6. Click the close button in the upper left corner of the window. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window closes. •...
  • Page 147 Current page/file number / Total number of pages/files :To zoom in/out. The arrow-shaped buttons function differently according to the HINT file format. For PDF files: pages through pages in a file For JPEG files: pages through files ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 148 Specify file name The file name and combined file size are displayed under "Specify file name." You can change file names and select a file to display. File List File names are displayed. To change a file name, double click the file name to be changed, and type a new name into the "File name"...
  • Page 149 "Do not show this window again" checkbox You will not see the preview window from the next time. You can skip Step [Attach to E-mail] button Clicking this button attaches files to an e-mail message using settings configured in this window. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 150 [Cancel] button In Profile Mode, clicking this button displays a message that confirms whether or not to delete the image data of scanned documents. ] button Thumbnail view is extracted or retracted each time this button is pressed. The thumbnail view is different according to the file format. HINT For PDF files: a list of the pages in a file For JPEG files: a list of the files...

  • Page 151: Using The Scansnap As A Copy Machine

    By printing scanned images directly from the ScanSnap, you can use the ScanSnap as a copy machine. Depending on the document conditions and scanning settings, the printed ATTENTION image may contain shadows (which appear as lines) on its edges. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 152: Quick Menu Mode Operation

    ■ Quick Menu Mode operation Operation 1. Load the document onto the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned" (page "3.3 Loading Documents" (page 46). 2. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning is started. ⇒...
  • Page 153 PDF files are saved in a folder specified in the "Image saving folder" field on the [Save] tab of the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window (page 61). 5. Click the [OK] button to close the "Scan to Print - Options" window. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 154 6. Click [Scan to Print] in the Action List. ⇒ The "Scan to Print" window appears. 7. Change settings for printing. [Printer] pop-up menu The currently selected printer is displayed. Select a printer to use. [Presets] pop-up menu You can specify the printing options set. If a particular combination of printing options is to be used, these settings can be saved together as a "Preset."...
  • Page 155 In Quick Menu Mode, clicking this button cancels all changes made in this win- dow and returns you to the previous window (the ScanSnap Quick Menu). [Print] button Clicking this button prints images using settings configured in this window. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 156 ] button You can view Help topics related to the "Scan to Print" window. 8. Click the [Print] button. ⇒ Printing is executed. • When the "Scan to Print" window is displayed, the ScanSnap does not work ATTENTION even if you press the [SCAN] button. Close the preview window before scanning another document.

  • Page 157: Profile Mode Operation

    1. Select [Settings] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. In the [Application] pop-up menu on the [Application] tab, select [Scan to Print]. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 158 3. When you want to change settings for the [Scan to Print] action, click the [Application Settings] button, and then change settings. (When you do not want to change settings, go to Step ⇒ The following window appears. In this window, you can change settings for the [Scan to Print] action as follows: "Save scanned image"...
  • Page 159 For details, refer to "3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned" (page "3.3 Loading Documents" (page 46). 8. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning is started. ⇒ When scanning is complete, the "Scan to Print" window appears. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 160 Operation 9. Change settings for printing. [Printer] pop-up menu The currently selected printer is displayed. Select a printer to use. [Presets] pop-up menu You can specify the printing options set. If a particular combination of printing options is to be used, these settings can be saved together as a "Preset." Other print options can be specified from the pop-up menu under the [Presets] pop-up menu.
  • Page 161 [SCAN] button. Close the "Scan to Print" window before scanning another document. • Do not move, delete, or rename files in other applications when the "Scan to Print" window is displayed ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 162: Sending Data To Iphoto

    Sending Data to iPhoto This section describes how to store the scanned data in iPhoto.

  • Page 163: Quick Menu Mode Operation

    If the ScanSnap Quick Menu is displayed, the ScanSnap will not work. Close ATTENTION the ScanSnap Quick Menu before scanning another document. • Do not move, delete, or rename files in other applications when the ScanSnap Quick Menu is displayed. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 164 Operation 3. Place the mouse cursor on [iPhoto]. ⇒ A description of the [iPhoto] action is displayed. 4. Click [iPhoto] in the Action List. ⇒ The "iPhoto" window appears. 5. Verify a scanned image in the window.

  • Page 165: Profile Mode Operation

    1. Select [Settings] in the ScanSnap Manager Menu, which pops up when clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. Select [iPhoto] in the [Application] pop-up menu in the [Application] tab. 3. Click the [Apply] button. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 166 4. Click the close button in the upper left corner of the window. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window is closed. • To start scanning right after selecting the profile, press the [SCAN] button HINT on the ScanSnap. Doing so also closes the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings."...

  • Page 167: Converting Scanned Images Into Searchable Pdf Files

    You can use the OCR function of ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap supplied with the ScanSnap to extract character information from the scanned images and convert it to character format to pro- duce a searchable PDF file. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 168: Quick Menu Mode Operation

    ■ Quick Menu Mode operation Operation 1. Load the document onto the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents to be Scanned" (page "3.3 Loading Documents" (page 46). 2. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning is started. ⇒...
  • Page 169 With ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap, you can convert a scanned PDF file into a searchable PDF file. HINT For details, refer to ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap Help. To display the Help, select [ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap] from the [Help] menu. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 170 • If the "ScanSnap Quick Menu" is displayed, the ScanSnap will not work. Close ATTENTION the "ScanSnap Quick Menu" before scanning another document. • Do not move, delete, or rename files in other applications when the "ScanSnap Quick Menu" is displayed. •...

  • Page 171: Profile Mode Operation

    ScanSnap Manager icon ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. Select [Scan to Searchable PDF] in the [Application] pop-up menu in the [Application] tab. 3. Click the [Apply] button. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 172 4. Click the close button in the upper left corner of the window. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window is closed. • To start scanning right after selecting the profile, press the [SCAN] button HINT on the ScanSnap. Doing so also closes the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings."...

  • Page 173: About Settings On Abbyy Finereader For Scansnap

    The [FineReader for ScanSnap] icon appears on the Dock menu. 2. Click and hold the [FineReader for ScanSnap] icon on the Dock menu, and select [Preferences] from the menu. ⇒ The following window appears. • [General] tab (➪page 152) • [Scan2PDF] tab (➪page 153) ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 174 [General] tab You can configure general settings on ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap. On this tab, you can specify "Recognition Languages" for conversion to a searchable PDF file and whether to "Delete input images after recognition." Recognition Languages Select a language for text recognition from the checkbox list. Text in multiple lan- guages (for example, English and French) can be recognized in ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap.
  • Page 175 If you are planning to print the recognition results. Medium (for screen):If the recognition results are intended for viewing on a com- puter screen. Low (for web): If you are planning to place the recognition results on the Web. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 176 Format Select one of the following compression mode when saving images (non-text part) of the file: Automatic Color (for photos) Gray (for photos) Color (for documents) Gray (for documents) Black and White (CCITT Group 4)

  • Page 177: Using The Scansnap In Various Ways

    Chapter 6 Using the ScanSnap in Various Ways This chapter describes a variety of ways you can use the ScanSnap. 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager.................. 156 6.2 Using the Carrier Sheet ..................184 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 178: Using Scansnap Manager

    Using ScanSnap Manager In order for you to use the ScanSnap immediately after opening the package, factory default set- tings are optimized. All you need to do is press the [SCAN] button to scan documents. In addition, you can manually configure the settings for specific scanning. This section, using typical examples, describes how to scan documents based on preferences of you.
  • Page 179 The settings described above can be changed with ScanSnap Manager. For HINT details, refer to "4.2 Changing Scanning Settings" (page 53). For the settings available in Quick Menu mode and in Profile Mode, refer to "Appendix B Quick Menu Mode / Profile Mode" (page 233). ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 180: Scanning Only One Side Of A Document

    ■ Scanning only one side of a document Pressing the [SCAN] button on the ScanSnap starts scanning documents in "Duplex Scan" mode by default. If you want to change the [SCAN] button setting to "Simplex Scan" mode, follow the procedure below. Operation 1.
  • Page 181 The document is scanned in "Simplex Scan" mode. To select the "Duplex Scan" mode again, go to Step 2 and select "Duplex Scan HINT (Double-sided)" instead. The selected setting is valid until you change it again. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 182: Scanning Color Document In Black And White

    ■ Scanning color document in black and white By default, the ScanSnap automatically recognizes whether a document is black-and-white or color. Color documents are output as color image data, and black-and-white documents are output as monochrome image data. If you want to output all documents as monochrome image data, change the settings following the procedures below.
  • Page 183 ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window is closed. Operation 5. Load the document onto the ScanSnap. 6. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ The black-and-white image is output after scanning. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 184: Skipping Blank

    ■ Skipping blank pages The ScanSnap is able to remove blank pages automatically. When documents in which double- sided and single-sided pages are mixed are scanned in "Duplex Scan" mode, the backside of single- sided (blank) pages are automatically removed, and the image data of only necessary pages is gen- erated.
  • Page 185 ATTENTION pages: • Almost blank documents containing only a few characters • Documents of only one color (solid color including black) and without any patterns, lines, or characters *When you scan such documents, clear the checkbox. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 186: Correcting Skewed Documents

    ■ Correcting skewed documents The ScanSnap is able to automatically correct document skew. To change the setting, follow the procedure below. Operation 1. Click and hold the mouse button on the ScanSnap Manager icon , and select "Settings" from the displayed menu. ⇒...
  • Page 187 • Documents with characters in patterned background • Documents with characters printed in various directions (e.g. plans) • Documents with long diagonal lines • Documents with handwritten characters *When you scan such documents, clear the checkbox. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 188: Correcting The Orientation Of Scanned Image

    ■ Correcting the orientation of scanned image When there are pages of different orientations in a scanned document, the ScanSnap is able to automatically rotate the orientation (view direction) of the scanned images. For example, it often happens that some pages are portrait (text) and some are landscape (tables) in a document. In addition, the backside of double-sided documents in calendar style is printed upside down.
  • Page 189 • Documents with characters in patterned background • Documents with characters printed in various directions (e.g. plans) • Documents with only capital letters • Documents with handwritten characters *When you scan such documents, clear the checkbox. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 190: Scanning Documents Of Different Widths Or Sizes At A Time

    ■ Scanning documents of different widths or sizes at a time By marking the "Scan mixed paper size" checkbox, you can scan documents of different widths or sizes in one batch. To scan documents of various sizes, do the following. Operation 1.
  • Page 191 The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window is closed. This function is available only when "Automatic detection" is selected ATTENTION from the [Paper size] pop-up menu. Operation 6. Align the leading edge and centerline of all documents. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 192 7. Load the documents onto the paper chute. SCAN POWER • Place all documents centering them under the pick roller. ATTENTION (Documents that are not under the pick roller cannot be fed.) Width of the pick roller SCAN POWER • Adjust the side guide to the widest document.
  • Page 193 8. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ The size of all images output conforms to the respective documents. If the document was skewed during scanning, the output image size may ATTENTION be different from the original document size. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 194: Rotating The Page View Of A Pdf File

    ■ Rotating the page view of a PDF file Even after scanning a document and saving it as a PDF file, you can change the view direction of this PDF file with Preview or with Adobe Acrobat. When you want change the orientation of any other pages, follow the procedure below. <Rotate with Preview>...
  • Page 195 For details on this function, refer to Preview Help. HINT A page view can be rotated per page with Mac OS X v10.5. ATTENTION A page view cannot be rotated per a page with Mac OS X v10.4 or earlier. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 196 <Rotate with Adobe Acrobat> Operation 1. With Adobe Acrobat, open the PDF file you want to change the view direction. 2. From the menu bar, select [View] and [Rotate View], and then specify the direction of the rotation. In this case, select [Clockwise].
  • Page 197 6.1 Using ScanSnap Manager 3. You see the view direction is changed. For details on this function, refer to Adobe Acrobat Help. HINT ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 198: Saving Scanned Images In Multiple Files

    ■ Saving scanned images in multiple files The ScanSnap can save scanned images to multiple PDF files, each of which contains a preset number of pages. For example, you can scan a batch of filled forms and create a separate file for each. To change the setting, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 199 4. Click the [OK] button. 5. Click the [Apply] button in the "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" win- dow. ⇒ The setting takes effect the next time you scan documents. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 200: Continuing/Stopping Scanning After An Error

    ■ Continuing/stopping scanning after an error If an error such as the paper jam occurs while you scan a document containing more than one pages, you will see the following message. You can continue or stop scanning using the following procedure. Operation To continue scanning: 1.
  • Page 201 [No] button to save the data. (*Click the [Cancel] button to return to the previous window. The [Continue Scanning] button may be grayed out as shown in the example ATTENTION below. If this is the case, it is not possible to continue scanning. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 202: Scanning Business Cards Using Cardiris

    ■ Scanning business cards using Cardiris This section describes how to scan business cards using Cardiris. <Preparation> Operation 1. Unmark [Use Quick Menu] in the menu that pops up while clicking and holding the ScanSnap Manager icon 2. Click and hold the mouse button on the ScanSnap Manager icon , and select [Settings] from the displayed menu.

  • Page 203: Scanning Business Cards

    • Adjust the side guides so that they are touching the edges of the business card. Hold the tags of the side guides when moving them. Paper chute Business card Side guide [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning is started. ⇒ When scanning is complete, Cardiris window appears. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 204 2. Check the image data of the scanned business cards in the Cardiris window. [Card Style] button [Format] button [Send] button Card image Card toolbar Recognition result The images of each business card are displayed on the right. A list of already scanned business cards is displayed on the left. Under the image, the recognized characters are displayed.
  • Page 205 • The recognition result of scanned business cards can be output in text or HINT vCard format. • For more details, refer to the Cardiris User’s Manual in the Cardiris application installation folder or Cardiris Help. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 206: Using The Carrier Sheet

    Using the Carrier Sheet The Carrier Sheet is a plastic sheet for loading the document. It allows you to scan documents that cannot be scanned as it is. The document of larger than A4 size, such as A3 and B4 sizes, can be scanned by folding it in half. Insert the folded document into the Carrier Sheet and scan it in duplex mode.
  • Page 207 1. Click and hold the mouse button on the ScanSnap Manager icon , and select "Settings" from the displayed menu. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. On the [Paper size] tab, click the [Carrier Sheet Settings] button. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 208 3. In the "ScanSnap Carrier Sheet Settings" window, select "Create facing pages in one image" in the [Mode] pop-up menu, and then click the [OK] button. 4. Select "Automatic detection" in the [Paper size] pop-up menu on the [Paper size] tab.
  • Page 209 5. Select "Duplex Scan" in the [Scanning side] pop-up menu on the [Scanning] tab, and click the [Apply] button. Operation 6. Fold the sheet to be scanned in half. Fold the sheet tightly and smooth out the crease. Otherwise, the sheet may be skewed during scanning. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 210 7. Open the Carrier Sheet and insert the document. Align the fold with the right edge of the Carrier Sheet so that the document fits into the Carrier Sheet at the upper corner. 8. Load the Carrier Sheet onto the ScanSnap. •...
  • Page 211 Operation 1. Click and hold the mouse button on the ScanSnap Manager icon , and select "Settings" from the displayed menu. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Settings" window appears. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 212 2. On the [Paper size] tab, click the [Carrier Sheet Settings] button. 3. On the "ScanSnap Carrier Sheet Settings" window, select "Create front and back images separately" in the [Mode] pop-up menu, and then click the [OK] button.
  • Page 213 5. Open the Carrier Sheet and insert the material to scan. Neatly align the top of the material with the top of the Carrier Sheet. Center the material so that it is entirely contained in the Carrier Sheet. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 214 6. Load the Carrier Sheet onto the ScanSnap. • Load the Carrier Sheet with the portion striped in black and white as the leading edge as shown in the right figure. • Place the Carrier Sheet so that the back side of it faces up.
  • Page 215 The output image is not in a suitable size (when [Automatic detection] is selected). • The outline of the material is shaded. • Black lines appear around the material cut out in an indefinite shape. white paper ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 217: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to remove jammed documents and resolve other problems. 7.1 Clearing Document Jams................... 196 7.2 Troubleshooting Checklist................. 198 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 218: Clearing Document Jams

    Clearing Document Jams Cautions in clearing a paper jam are as follows: CAUTION • Do not pull out the jammed paper by force. Be sure to open the ADF before removing the jammed document. • Do not touch sharp objects inside the ScanSnap when removing jammed paper or you might be injured.
  • Page 219 4. Close the ADF. Paper chute ⇒ You should hear the ADF click when it returns to its original position. Make sure that the ADF is firmly closed. Otherwise, paper jams or ATTENTION other feeding errors may occur. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 220: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Check the items as described in the following table before requesting repair service. If you cannot solve the problem even after checking the following items, contact an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. Symptom Check The Item Out...
  • Page 221 White scanning only)" set- [Option] button on the [Scanning] tab in the ting set to extremely Light or "ScanSnap Manager - Scan and Save Set- Dark? tings" window. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 222 Symptom Check The Item Out Resolution Thin lines are faint on Are you scanning docu- The color mode is used for capturing color the document. ments including typed text, images such as the photo in high quality. For (Example: The ruled tables with ruled lines, or other documents including textual content, lines of the table are...
  • Page 223 46)) so that the document skew does not exceed this limit. Depending on the contents Refer to ""Correct skewed character strings of the document, the automatically" checkbox" (page 67). automatic image deskew may not work properly. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 224 Symptom Check The Item Out Resolution The orientation of Depending on the contents Refer to ""Allow automatic image rotation" scanned images is not of document, the automatic checkbox" (page 68). displayed correctly image rotation may not work (when "Allow auto- properly.
  • Page 225 ScanSnap were being saved (because, for exam- ple, a LAN cable came off)? If such network-related errors occur, files may not be saved properly, and cor- rupted files may exist in the folder. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 226 (*2): The term "Multi-feed" refers to an error in which two or more sheets are fed into the scanner simultaneously. * The latest information, which is updated on an as-needed basis, is available at the "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)" corner of our website. Please visit the website at: http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/...

  • Page 227: Chapter 8 Daily Care

    ScanSnap may cause a fire. 8.1 Cleaning Materials ....................206 8.2 Cleaning the ScanSnap Exterior & Stacker............207 8.3 Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap..............208 8.4 Cleaning the Carrier Sheet................. 212 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 228: Cleaning Materials

    (*1) (*2) Lint-free dry cloth Commercially available. (*3) *1) To purchase cleaning materials, contact the FUJITSU scanner dealer where you purchased the ScanSnap. *2) Pre-moistened with Cleaner F1, Cleaning Wipes are used instead of moistened cloths. *3) Any lint-free cloth can be used.

  • Page 229: Cleaning The Scansnap Exterior & Stacker

    ScanSnap parts, dampen a cloth with modest quantities of the cleaner. In addition, wipe off the cleaner completely with a soft lint-free cloth to leave no residue on the surface of the cleaned parts. Cloth Cleaner F1 or neutral detergent Paint thinner ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 230: Cleaning The Inside Of The Scansnap

    Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap Clean inside of the ScanSnap with a cloth moistened with Cleaner F1. In an alternating succession of scanning documents, the accumulated paper-powder and dust inside the ScanSnap causes a scanning error. As a guideline, clean the ADF every 1,000 scans. Note that this guideline varies according to the type of the documents you are scanning.
  • Page 231 • Pick roller (1 piece) Clean lightly taking care not to scratch the surface of the roller. Take particular care in cleaning the Pick roller since black debris on the roller adversely affects the pickup performance. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 232 • Plastic rollers (4 pieces on the ADF) Clean them lightly while rotating the rollers with your finger. Be careful not to roughen the surface of the rollers. Take particular care in cleaning the plastic rollers since black debris on the rollers adversely affects the pickup performance. Turn on the ScanSnap before cleaning the following locations, and rotate the rollers to clean them thoroughly.
  • Page 233 Paper chute ⇒You should hear the ADF click when it returns to its original position. After closing the ADF, make sure that it is completely closed. Otherwise, paper ATTENTION jams or other feeding errors may occur. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 234: Cleaning The Carrier Sheet

    Cleaning the Carrier Sheet If the Carrier Sheet is used extensively, dirt and dust may stick onto the surface or the interior and cause scanning errors. Clean it regularly to avoid errors. Cleaning method Use dry, soft cloth, or soft cloth slightly moistened with Cleaner F1 (sold separately) or a mild detergent to lightly clean off the dirt and dust from the surface and the interior of the Carrier Sheet.

  • Page 235: Chapter 9 Replacing Consumables

    ASSY and pick roller) in areas where small children can reach. 9.1 Replacing Consumables ..................214 9.2 Replacing the Pad ASSY ..................216 9.3 Replacing the Pick Roller................... 220 9.4 Purchasing the Carrier Sheet ................228 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 236: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace consumables. ■ Part Numbers and Replacement Cycles of Consumables The following tables list the part numbers of consumables and their suggested replacement cycles. Suggested Replacement Description Cycle Pick roller PA03360-0001 100,000 sheets or one year Pad ASSY PA03360-0002 50,000 sheets or one year...
  • Page 237 Replace consumables using "Target value to change supplies" as guidelines. For details about purchasing consumables, visit the website below or contact the FUJITSU scanner dealer where you purchased your ScanSnap. [Website] http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/...

  • Page 238: Replacing The Pad Assy

    Replacing the Pad ASSY Replace the Pad ASSY following the procedure below. Operation 1. Remove the documents on the paper chute. 2. Open the ADF while pulling the cover open lever. Paper chute Cover open lever 3. Remove the Pad ASSY. Pull out the Pad ASSY in the direction of the arrow while pinching both ends of the Pad ASSY.
  • Page 239 Make sure that the Pad ASSY is completely attached. Otherwise, document ATTENTION jams or other feeding errors may occur. 5. Close the ADF. Paper chute ⇒ You should hear the ADF click when it returns to its original position. 6. Turn on the ScanSnap. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 240 Operation 7. Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon on the Dock menu, and select [Check consumable supplies] from the menu. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Check consumable status" window will appear. 8. In the "ScanSnap Manager - Check consumable status" window, click the [Reset] but- ton of the "Pad ASSY Count."...
  • Page 241 9.2 Replacing the Pad ASSY ⇒ When you click the [Yes] button, the counter is reset to "0." ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 242: Replacing The Pick Roller

    Replacing the Pick Roller Replace the pick roller following the procedure below. Operation 1. Remove the documents on the paper chute. 2. Open the ADF while pulling the cover open lever. Paper chute Cover open lever 3. Adjust the Side guide to the "A5" size.
  • Page 243 Hold the pick-up tabs on the sheet guide between the thumb and index finger, and then pull up the sheet guide to remove. Pick-up tab Pick-up tab Sheet guide 5. Rotate the pick roller bushing (left). Pick roller Pick roller bushing Pick roller shaft ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 244 6. Remove the pick roller with its shaft. Slightly pull up the left part of the pick roller shaft (about 5mm), move it towards the left side, and then raise it to remove from the ScanSnap. Pick roller shaft Pick roller If the area around the pick roller is dirty by paper-powder, it may cause a ATTENTION scanning error.
  • Page 245 8. Attach a new pick roller to the shaft. Insert the shaft aligning the protrusion with the slot on the new pick roller. Pick roller Protrusion Shaft Slot ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 246 9. Install the pick roller with its shaft to the ScanSnap. Insert the right end of the shaft to the roller bushing (right), and set the shaft to the slot while lowering it. Pick roller shaft Pick roller 10. Rotate the roller bushing (left) by rotating it in the direction of the arrow. Pick roller Pick roller bushing Pick roller shaft...
  • Page 247 Make sure that the sheet guide is completely attached. Otherwise, ATTENTION document jams or other feeding errors may occur. 12. Close the ADF. Paper chute ⇒ You should hear the ADF click when it returns to its original position. 13. Turn on the ScanSnap. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 248 Operation 14. Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon on the Dock menu, and select [Check consumable supplies] from the menu. ⇒ The "ScanSnap Manager - Check consumable status" window appears. 15. In the "ScanSnap Manager - Check consumable status" window, click the [Reset] but- ton of the "Pick Roller Count."...
  • Page 249 9.3 Replacing the Pick Roller ⇒ When you click the [Yes] button, the counter is reset to "0." ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 250: Purchasing The Carrier Sheet

    Purchasing the Carrier Sheet If the "Carrier Sheet" bundled in this product cannot be used for scanning due to damage or wear- and-tear, you can purchase just the Carrier Sheet separately. As a guideline, it is recommended to replace the Carrier Sheet every 500 scans. However, the number of times of use differs according to usage.

  • Page 251: Appendix A Uninstalling Scansnap

    5. Select "Login Items." ⇒ The "Login Items" window is displayed and all the applications logged in are displayed. 6. Select "ScanSnap Manager" to delete it. 7. Click the [Remove] button. ⇒ "ScanSnap Manager" is deleted from the list. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 252: To Uninstall Scansnap Manager In Mac Os X V10.3/V10.4/V10.5

    8. Close the "Login Items" window. 9. Log in as the computer Administrator, and then, with Finder, select the folder in which ScanSnap is installed (generally, you can find "ScanSnap" in the "Applications" window), and drag it into the Trash. 10.
  • Page 253 ScanSnap is installed (generally, you can find "ScanSnap" in the "Applications" win- dow.) and drag it into the Trash. 12. In a multi-user environment, every user must perform Steps 3 to 10. 13. Empty the Trash. ⇒ "ScanSnap Manager" is uninstalled. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 255: Appendix B Quick Menu Mode / Profile Mode

    Scan to Folder Scan to E-mail Scan to Print Scan to Searchable PDF Cardiris Save Image saving folder page 61 File name format page 62 Scanning Image quality page 64 Normal (Fastest) Better (Faster) Best (Slow) Excellent (Slower) ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 256 Setting Items in Quick Menu Mode and Profile Mode Quick Menu Profile Setting Items Page Mode Mode Scanning Color mode page 65 Auto Color Detection Color B&W Scanning side page 66 Continue scanning after current scan is finished Option page 66 Brightness (Black and White scanning only) Setting for text only document...
  • Page 257 Setting Items Page Mode Mode Compression Compression rate page 78 Note 1: In Quick Menu Mode (page 32), you can start associated applications by selecting actions in the ScanSnap Quick Menu. Therefore, the [Application] tab is hidden. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 259: Appendix C Installation Specifications

    During standby During storage/ Humidity transportation Allowable Temperature 5 to 35 (°C) -20 to 60(°C) -20 to 60(°C) Ranges 41 to 95 (°F) -4 to140 (°F) -4 to 140 (°F) Humidity (%) 20-80 8-95 8-95 Note) Dimensions ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 261: Repairs

    Repairs Contact the store where you purchased your ScanSnap or an authorized service provider for performing repairs on this product. • The user must not perform any repairs on the ScanSnap. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 263: Index

    File format ........... 69 Cleaning Materials ........206 File name settings ........62 Cleaning the ADF........208 File option tab..........69 Cleaning the Carrier Sheet ....... 212 Flow of Operations ........26 Clearing Document Jams......196 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 264 Front view ............. 3 Profile Mode Menu ........52 Image data size........... 79 Quick Menu .........98 Image saving folder........61 Installation Specifications......237 Installing Adobe Acrobat ....... 8 Rear view ............4 Installing ScanSnap Manager ..... 13 Repairs ............239 iPhoto..........
  • Page 265 Setting for text only document ....67 Setting Items ..........233 Shared folder ..........97 Side guide ............. 3 Skipping blank pages........ 162 Stacker............ 3 Troubleshooting ........195 Troubleshooting Checklist......198 Uninstalling ScanSnap......229 USB connector..........4 Weight............43 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 267 ScanSnap S510M Operator’s Guide P3PC-1942-03ENZ0 Issue date: October, 2009 Issued by: PFU LIMITED The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. PFU LIMITED assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this manual, and any claims by a third party.

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