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Fujitsu ScanSnap S510M Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 P3PC-1942-01ENZ0 Color Image Scanner S510M for Mac Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 3 (*2) - ScanSnap S510M does not support the TWAIN and ISIS standards. This document describes how to use ScanSnap S510M and the basic operations. Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using ScanSnap S510M.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ Regulatory Information ............v ■ Note, Liability ..............viii ■ Preface ................viii ■ Safety Precautions ............... xi Chapter 1 Before You Start Using Your Scanner ....1 1.1 Names and Functions of Parts .......... 2 Chapter 2 Connecting ScanSnap..........5 2.1 Installing ScanSnap............
  • Page 5 Chapter 7 Replacing Consumables ........147 7.1 Replacing Consumables ..........148 7.2 Replacing the Pad ASSY..........150 7.3 Replacing the Pick Roller..........153 7.4 Purchasing the Carrier Sheet ........160 Appendix A Installation Specifications ........ 161 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 6 Index ..................163 Repairs ..................167...

  • Page 7: 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 8 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. ® International E Program NERGY ®...
  • Page 9 ABBYY FineReader:ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap™. 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© PFU LIMITED 2007. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 10: Note, Liability

    ■ Note, Liability READ ALL OF THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. IF THIS PRODUCT IS NOT USED CORRECTLY, UNEXPECTED INJURY MAY BE CAUSED TO USERS OR BYSTANDERS. While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual, PFU assumes no liability to any party for any damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this manual, its updates or supplements, whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence, accidents, or any other cause.
  • Page 11 The surrounding area where this warning label is affixed can become very hot. Please take serious caution as the heat can cause burns. ATTENTION Do NOT remove from the scanner, stain or scratch the warning labels. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 12: Screen Examples In This Manual

    Furthermore, the screenshots in this manual are for ScanSnap Manager. About Maintenance The user must not perform repairs on this scanner. Contact the store where you purchased the scanner or an authorized FUJITSU Image Scanner service provider to make repairs to this product.

  • Page 13: Safety Precautions

    Do not install in locations subject to oil smoke, steam, humidity, and dust. Do not install the scanner in locations subject to oil smoke, steam, humidity, and dust. Doing so might cause a fire or electric shock. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 14 Make sure that the smoking has stopped, and then contact the store where you purchased the scanner or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. Turn the scanner OFF if it is damaged. If the scanner is damaged for any reason, turn off the scanner and unplug the power cable before contacting the store where you purchased the scanner.
  • Page 15 Before moving the scanner, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, and disconnect data cables. Also, make sure that the floor is free of obstructions. xiii ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 16 Protect the scanner from static electricity. Install the scanner away from strong magnetic fields and other sources of electronic noise. Also, protect the scanner from static electricity as this might cause the scanner to malfunction. Do not use aerosol sprays near the scanner. Do not use aerosol sprays to clean the scanner.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Before You Start Using Your Scanner

    Chapter 1 Before You Start Using Your Scanner This chapter describes the necessary preparations for using ScanSnap. 1.1 Names and Functions of Parts ................2 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 18: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts This section describes the name and function of each part. ■ Front Side Paper chute Open the cover to use the scanner. ⇒ Opening the cover turns on the scanner. (ADF stands for Automatic Document Feeder) Paper chute Open the paper chute and load the documents to scan.

  • Page 19: Operation Button

    Security cable slot Seal (to remind you that the software Plug a commercially has to be installed before connecting available security cable to the personal computer) into this slot (anti-theft). After installing the software, remove this seal. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Connecting Scansnap

    More than one ScanSnap scanner cannot be connected to one computer. ATTENTION For details about the specifications of the scanner such as the installation area, refer to the Appen- dix, "Installation Specifications" (page 161). 2.1 Installing ScanSnap....................6 2.2 Connecting ScanSnap to Your Computer ............18 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 22: Installing Scansnap

    Installing ScanSnap "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 ScanSnap on the computer. ■ Before Installing ScanSnap Manager 1. Before installing ScanSnap Manager, check the following system requirements. ■...
  • Page 23 ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap 3.0 370 MB 2. Make sure that 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 24: Installing Adobe Acrobat

    ■ Installing Adobe Acrobat Install Adobe Acrobat from the "Adobe Acrobat 8 DVD-ROM" supplied with the scanner, 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 ScanSnap so that scanned images are...

  • Page 25: Installing Abbyy Finereader For Scansnap

    HINT If the keyboard does not have the button, press and hold down the [F12] key instead. 2. Select the [FineReader for ScanSnap] icon, then drag and drop it to the [Applications] icon. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 26 ⇒ Installation starts. 3. To interact with ScanSnap Manager, start ABBYY FineReader with the following pro- cedures. (a) Double-click the [Applications] icon to open the folder. (b) Double-click the [FineReader for ScanSnap] icon. ⇒ ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap starts up. ⇒...
  • Page 27 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 28: Installing Scansnap Manager

    ■ Installing ScanSnap Manager Follow the procedure below to install ScanSnap Manager. Operation 1. Insert the "ScanSnap Setup CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive. ⇒ The "ScanSnap" window appears. To open the CD tray or to eject a CD, press the button on the keyboard.
  • Page 29 The "This Installer package needs to run a program to determine if it can be installed. Do you want to continue?" dialog appears. ⇒ Click the [Continue] button. 3. In the "Welcome to the ScanSnap Manager Installer" window, click the [Continue] but- ton. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 30 ⇒ The "Important Information" window appears. When you have finished reading, click the [Continue] button. ⇒ The "Software License Agreement" window appears. 4. Check the contents of the "Software License Agreement," and click the [Continue] button. When you have finished reading, click the [Continue] button.
  • Page 31 5. In the "Select a Destination" window, specify the installation directory, and click the [Continue] button. Select the volume to install the software, and click the [Continue] button. ⇒ The 'Easy Install on "" ' window appears. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 32 6. In the 'Easy Install on "" 'window, click the [Install] button. ScanSnap Manager and its documentation will be installed. HINT ⇒ The "Installing ScanSnap Manager" window appears. With Mac OS X v10.3 and v10.4, a window may appear requiring you to ATTENTION authenticate the action.
  • Page 33 If your operating system is Mac OS X v10.3 or v10.4, in the "System Prefer- ences" window, select "Accounts" - "My Account" - "Login Items (for Mac OS X v10.4)" or "Startup Items (for Mac OS X v10.3)," and then select "+" to add "ScanSnap Manager." ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 34: Connecting Scansnap To Your Computer

    Connecting ScanSnap to Your Computer Follow the procedure below to connect ScanSnap to your computer. 1. Connect ScanSnap to a power outlet with the AC cable. 2. Connect ScanSnap to your computer with the USB cable. • Be sure to connect the AC cable before connecting the USB cable. ATTENTION •...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Usb Cable

    2. Insert the USB cable into the USB connector of ScanSnap and plug the other end of the cable into the USB port of your computer. Insert the USB cable firmly as far as it can go into the connector. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 36: Usb Cable

    USB cable 3. Open the paper chute of ScanSnap. Paper chute [POWER] button Power lamp ⇒ ScanSnap is automatically turned on and detected by your computer. If the scanner is not automatically turned on (Blue Power lamp is ON), push the ATTENTION [POWER] button on the scanner.
  • Page 37 Generally, you can turn on/off the scanner by just opening/closing the paper chute cover when the scanner is connected to your computer. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Basic Scanner Operations

    3.6 Saving Data in the Specified Folder..............92 3.7 Sending Files by E-mail..................101 3.8 Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine............109 3.9 Sending Data to iPhoto ..................114 3.10 Converting Scanned Images into Searchable PDF Files ......117 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 40: Flow Of Operations

    Flow of Operations This section describes the flow of operations from scanning documents with ScanSnap to saving scanned images to PDF files. ■ Preparation Operation 1. Make sure that the AC cable is firmly connected to the scanner. 2. Make sure that the scanner is correctly connected to your computer. Connecting the scanner to the computer that is already turned on presents no HINT problem.
  • Page 41 The scanner is turned on and the status of the ScanSnap Manager icon will change from If the scanner is not automatically turned on (Power lamp illuminates blue) even HINT when the paper chute is opened, press the [POWER] button on the scanner. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 42: Scanning Documents

    ■ Scanning documents Operation 1. Make sure that the ScanSnap Manager icon is displayed in the Dock menu. If the ScanSnap Manager icon is not displayed, from Finder, select the destina- HINT tion in which "ScanSnap" is installed (generally, you select "Applications," and then "ScanSnap"), and select "ScanSnap Manager"...
  • Page 43 Do not close the paper chute or press the [POWER] button on the scanner during scanning. ⇒ The Power lamp on the scanner blinks blue during scanning. The following window appears to indicate the scanning status. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 44 5. After the scanning a window may appear to set the application operation. ⇒ When [Use Quick Menu] is checked in Step 2, following "ScanSnap Quick Menu" appears. Select an application, and follow the procedure described in the section, "Scan2Folder": Refer to "3.6 Saving Data in the Specified Folder"...
  • Page 45 3.1 Flow of Operations ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 46 For details about information such as the scanning settings, file name and destination folder to save data, refer to "3.4 Changing Scan Settings" (page 39). • Default settings for scanning are as follows: HINT Scanning side: "Duplex Scan" Image quality: "Normal (Fastest)" Color mode: "Auto Color Detection"...
  • Page 47 Power lamp on the scanner goes out after you turn off the com- puter. * ScanSnap may operate as described above. Even so, ScanSnap is not mal- functioning. Such operations result from the computer specifications. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 48: End Of Operation

    ■ End of 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 ScanSnap, "ScanSnap Manager" must be active (stay resident). HINT When you want to resurrect "ScanSnap Manager,"...

  • Page 49: Scanning Different Document Types

    (11 x 17 [in.] (279.4 x 431.8 [mm])) Width: 50.8 to 216 [mm] (2 to 8.5 [in.]) Custom 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 50 • Documents hand-written with a pencil may be smeared during a scan. ATTENTION It is recommended that the Carrier Sheet be used. If such documents are scanned without using the Carrier Sheet, the rollers of the ScanSnap get dirty and multi-feeding may be caused. In the case where you scan such documents without using Carrier Sheet, clean the rollers as often as possible.
  • Page 51 • 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 52: Loading Documents

    Loading Documents This section describes how to load documents onto the scanner. ■ How to load documents 1. Align the edges of the document. How to align the edges of the document is as follows: 1) Align both edges of the document, and you can scan the document correctly. 2) Check the number of sheets in the stack.
  • Page 53 Reduce the number of sheets and load them so that a batch of the document is under the ref- erence marks on the side guides. Reference mark Paper chute Side guide When loading longer documents, pull out the paper chute extension. HINT Extension Paper chute ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 54 3. Adjust the side guides to the document width. Move the side guides so that they are touching the document edge. If there is clearance between the document edge and the guide, the scanned images may be skewed. Side guide Document If you use the stacker, it will be easy to gather scanned documents.

  • Page 55: Changing Scan Settings

    • File format for the scanned image [File option] tab (page → • Size of the document to be scanned [Paper size] tab (page → • Size of the file for saving scanned images [Compression] tab (page ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 56 The following describes how to change the settings. Operation 1. Click and hold down the mouse button on the ScanSnap Manager icon in the Dock menu, and select "Settings" from the menu. ⇒ The "Scan and Save Settings" window appears. You can also open the "Scan and Save Settings"...

  • Page 57: Application Tab

    • iPhoto (This appears when iPhoto version 5 or later is installed. iPhoto 5 is sup- ported by Mac OS X 10.3.4 or later.) • Scan2Folder • Scan2E-mail • Scan2Print • ABBYY Scan2PDF (Available when ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap is installed.) ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 58 • The [Application] tab is available only when the Quick Menu is not used (Pro- HINT file Mode). • The above applications will be added automatically into the selection list if installed. Uninstalled applications will be removed from the list automatically. •...
  • Page 59 2) Change settings to the desired settings. 3) Click the [OK] button to finish setting. ⇒ The "Add or remove application" window appears; confirm that the settings have been changed. 4) Click the [Close] button to close the window. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 60 [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.
  • Page 61 "Counter"), the number of digits is increased automatically. 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 62: 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 63: Color Mode

    Specify whether to scan in "Duplex Scan" or "Simplex Scan" mode when the [SCAN] button on the scanner 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. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 64 To continue scanning, load a document onto the ScanSnap, and then click the [Con- tinue Scanning] button. To finish scanning, click the [Finish Scanning] button. * It is possible to continue scanning up to 1000 pages for one file. * The size of a PDF file should be 1Gbyte at the maximum. ■...
  • Page 65 • 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 66 • "Allow automatic image rotation" checkbox This setting automatically detects the orientation of a text on the document, and changes the orientation of the image. This function detects the orientation based on characters on the ATTENTION document. Therefore, it does not work properly for the following kinds of document: •...

  • Page 67: File Option Tab

    ■ [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" drop-down list. Click [Option] button to display the following window. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 68 • "Multipage PDF (whole batch in one PDF)" Create a merged PDF file of all the scanned images. • "Generate one PDF file per x page(s)" Create PDF files, each of which includes the specified number of pages, per scan. For example, when "2" is selected as the number of pages, scanning six pages of documents creates three files.
  • Page 69 • Post card (100 x 148mm) • Business card (90 x 55 mm, 55 x 90 mm) • Custom size (up to ten sizes can be registered) We recommend use of the Automatic detection settings. HINT ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 70 ■ [Custom] button With this function, you can add up to ten custom document sizes into the [Paper size] list. Clicking this button displays the following window. 1) Click the [Add] button. ⇒ The following window appears. 2) Configure settings as desired.
  • Page 71 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 72 Select mode in this drop-down procedure in list. the selected mode is illustrated The selected mode is described briefly Click to enable settings and close this window Click to show Help. Click to cancel settings and close this window The following explains settings you can change in the "Carrier Sheet Settings" window. Mode You can specify a method of scanning with the Carrier Sheet.
  • Page 73 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 74 • When you select [Automatic detection] in the "Output image size" drop-down list and ATTENTION scan an irregular-sized document (not in the table above), the scanned image is output in a standard (ISO) size longer than and nearest to the original document size. The next longer ISO size may not be wide enough for your document.
  • Page 75 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 76: Compression Tab

    [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 77: Image Data Size

    Color mode: Color Compression rate Image quality Normal (Fastest) Better (Faster) Best (Slow) 1523 Excellent (Slower) 4618 1789 1538 1218 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 78: Various Settings According To Your Needs

    Various Settings according to Your Needs When you use default settings on ScanSnap, all you have to do is simply press the [SCAN] button to scan the documents, save images in the best condition, and display the scanned images on the screen;...

  • Page 79: Scanning Only One Side Of A Document

    1. Click and hold down the mouse button on the ScanSnap Manager icon , and select "Settings" from the displayed menu. ⇒ The "Scan and Save Settings" window appears. 2. On the [Scanning] tab, select "Simplex Scan (Single-sided)" from the "Scanning side" drop-down list. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 80 3. Click the [OK] button to close the window. 4. Load the document onto the scanner. 5. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ 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)"...
  • Page 81 If you want to scan all documents in color, select "Color" from the drop-down list. 3. Click the [OK] button to close the window. 4. Load the document onto the scanner. 5. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ The scanned images will be generated in black-and-white. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 82: Skipping Blank Pages

    ■ Skipping blank pages 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 generated. To change the setting, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 83 • Almost blank documents containing only a few characters • Documents of only one color (solid color including black) and without any pat- terns, lines, or characters *When you scan such documents, clear the checkbox. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 84: Correcting Skewed Documents

    ■ Correcting skewed documents 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. 2.
  • Page 85 • 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 86: Correcting The Orientation Of Scanned Image

    ■ Correcting the orientation of scanned image When there are pages of different orientations in a scanned document, 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 87 • 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 88: 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 89 4. Click the [OK] button and close all the windows. This function is available only when "Automatic detection" is selected ATTENTION from the "Paper size" drop-down list. 5. Align the leading edge and centerline of all documents. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 90 6. Load the documents onto the paper chute. • Place all documents centering them under the pick roller. ATTENTION (Documents that are not under the pick roller cannot be fed.) • Adjust the side guide to the widest document. • Carefully load the smaller documents, which cannot contact the side guide, so that they can be fed straight.
  • Page 91 7. 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 92: 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 Adobe Acrobat. When you want change the orientation of any other pages, follow the procedure below. Operation 1.
  • Page 93 3.5 Various Settings according to Your Needs 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 94: Saving Scanned Images In Multiple Files

    ■ Saving scanned images in multiple files 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 95 4. Click the [OK] button to close the window. ⇒ The setting takes effect the next time you scan documents. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 96 ■ 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 97 3.5 Various Settings according to Your Needs 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 98 ■ Scanning Documents 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 99 3.5 Various Settings according to Your Needs Operation 1. Click and hold the mouse button on the ScanSnap Manager icon , and select "Settings" from the displayed menu. 2. On the [Paper size] tab, click the [Carrier Sheet Settings] button. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 100 3. In the "ScanSnap Carrier Sheet Settings" window, select "Create facing pages in one image" in the "Mode" drop-down list, and then click the [OK] button. 4. Select "Automatic detection" in the "Paper size" drop-down list on the [Paper size] tab.
  • Page 101 Fold the sheet tightly and smooth out the crease. Otherwise, the sheet may be skewed during scanning. 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. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 102 8. 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. • Adjust the side guides to the width of the Carrier Sheet to avoid skewing.
  • Page 103 Example: When you scan the A4 size image printed at the center of an A3 size paper A B4 size image is output. To output an image in the original size, specify the document size in the "Output image size" drop-down list. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 104 To "Create front and back images separately" Use this mode for scanning a photograph with the Carrier Sheet when you do not want to get scratches on the photograph, or for scanning an irregular-shaped document such as the clipping of articles, which is difficult to scan as is.
  • Page 105 3. On the "ScanSnap Carrier Sheet Settings" window, select "Create front and back images separately" in the "Mode" drop-down list, and then click the [OK] button. 4. Select "Automatic detection" in the "Paper size" drop-down list on the [Paper size] tab. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 106 Operation 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. 6. Load the Carrier Sheet onto the ScanSnap. •...
  • Page 107 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 108: Saving Data In The Specified Folder

    Saving Data in the Specified Folder This section describes how to save image files scanned with the ScanSnap in a shared folder. By using this action, you can save image files scanned with the ScanSnap in a networked folder to share information among group members.
  • Page 109 Scanning is started. ⇒ When scanning is complete, the "ScanSnap Quick Menu" appears. Action List Descriptions of the selected action Operation 4. Place the mouse cursor on [Scan2Folder]. ⇒ A description of the [Scan2Folder] action is displayed. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 110 5. Click the [Scan2Folder] in the Action List. ⇒ A preview window appears. 6. Verify a scanned image in the preview window. You can also change file names and destination folders and specify whether to state a path to a destination folder in an e-mail message to notify other members of it. Window size is scaled up or down by dragging the lower right corner of the "Scan2Folder"...
  • Page 111 The name of a selected file and the number and combined size of files are dis- played under "Specify file name." You can change file names and select a file to display. File List The currently selected file name is displayed. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 112 You can type a file name in this combo box to change the file name. Up to 100 characters can be used for a file name. File Size The size of selected file is displayed in megabytes. Combined file size The total size of files, including those created at the same time, is displayed in megabytes.
  • Page 113 220 alphanumeric characters or less and characters prohibited in the operating system cannot be used. [Browse] button Clicking this button displays the "Select folder to Save" window; specify a destination folder in the window. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 114 [History] button When this button is clicked, a list of folder names are displayed; up to 10 file names that have been added are displayed in reverse chronological order. The names of folders specified before these 10 folders in the list are not displayed.
  • Page 115 Specify a .Mac folder you use. [Browse] button Clicking this button displays the "Select folder to Save" window; specify a destination folder in the window. Remember the password in the keychain The password specified above is saved. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 116 "State a path to a destination folder in an E-mail message" checkbox After files are saved in a specified folder, an e-mail program is started with the path to the specified folder being stated in an e-mail message. [Save] button Clicking this button saves files using settings configured in this window.

  • Page 117: Sending Files By E-Mail

    For details, refer to section "3.2 Scanning Different Document Types" (page 33) and section "3.3 Loading Documents" (page 36). 3. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning is started. ⇒ When scanning is complete, the "ScanSnap Quick Menu" appears. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 118 Action List Descriptions of the selected action Operation 4. Place the mouse cursor on [Scan2E-mail]. ⇒ A description of the [Scan2E-mail] action is displayed. 5. When you want to change settings on the [Scan2E-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 6.) ⇒...
  • Page 119 However, it is recommended that the attached file size be 2MB at the maximum (it depends on your system environment). 6. Click the [OK] button to close the "Scan2E-mail -Options" window. Contact your e-mail service provider to find out the maximum document size HINT that can be sent. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 120 7. Click [Scan2E-mail] in the Action List. ⇒ A preview window appears. (You can change settings not to display a preview window.) 8. Verify a scanned image in the preview window. 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 "Scan2E-mail"...
  • Page 121 The name of a selected file and the number and combined size of files are displayed under "Specify file name." You can change file names and select a file to display. File List The currently selected file name is displayed. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 122 You can type a file name in this combo box to change the file name. Up to 100 characters can be used for a file name. Combined file size The file size is displayed in megabytes. When there are multiple files, a combined file size is displayed.
  • Page 123 Clicking this button cancels all changes made in this window and returns you to the previous window (the "ScanSnap Quick Menu" window). ] button Thumbnail view is extracted or retracted each time this button is pressed. ] button You can view Help topics related to the preview window. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 124 9. Click the [Attach to E-mail] button. ⇒ An e-mail program is started with the selected files being attached to an e-mail message. • When the "ScanSnap Quick Menu" is displayed, the ScanSnap does not ATTENTION work even if you press the [SCAN] button. Select one of actions in the menu and complete the action before scanning another document.

  • Page 125: Using The Scansnap As A Copy Machine

    For details, refer to section "3.2 Scanning Different Document Types" (page 33) and section "3.3 Loading Documents" (page 36). 3. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning is started. ⇒ When scanning is complete, the "ScanSnap Quick Menu" appears. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 126 Action List Descriptions of the selected action Operation 4. Place the mouse cursor on [Scan2Print]. ⇒ A description of the [Scan2Print] action is displayed. 5. When you want to change settings on the [Scan2Print] action, place the cursor on the ) mark, and then click the [Settings] button (If you want to use default settings, go to step 6.) ⇒...
  • Page 127 (By default, this checkbox is not marked.) 6. Click the [OK] button to close the "Scan2Print - Options" window. 7. Click [Scan2Print] in the Action List. ⇒ The "Scan2Print" window appears. 8. Change settings for printing, and then click the [Print] button. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 128 Printer The currently selected printer is displayed.Select a printer to use. Presets Specify how the scanned document should be processed. Other print options can be specified next. The following items can be specified for "Copies & Pages". Copies You can specify the number of copies you want to print. Select a number between 1 and 99.
  • Page 129 "Scan2Print" window is closed, even if you press the [SCAN] button. Complete the action before scanning another document. • Do not move, delete, or rename files in other applications after the "ScanSnap Quick Menu" is displayed and before the "Scan2Print" window is closed. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 130: Sending Data To Iphoto

    Sending Data to iPhoto This section describes how to store the scanned data in iPhoto. ■ Operation using "Scan and Save Settings" window Operation 1. Click and hold down the mouse button over the ScanSnap Manager icon in the Dock menu, and confirm that the "Use Quick Menu"...
  • Page 131 Action List Descriptions of the selected action Operation 4. Place the mouse cursor on [iPhoto]. ⇒ A description of the [iPhoto] action is displayed. 5. Click [iPhoto] in the Action List. ⇒ The "iPhoto" window appears. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 132 6. Verify a scanned image in the window. • 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"...

  • Page 133: Converting Scanned Images Into Searchable Pdf Files

    Quick Menu" to check it. 2. Load the document on the ScanSnap. For details, refer to section "3.2 Scanning Different Document Types" (page 33) and section "3.3 Loading Documents" (page 36). 3. Press the [SCAN] button ⇒ Scanning is started. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 134 ⇒ When scanning is complete, the "ScanSnap Quick Menu" appears. Action List Descriptions of the selected action Operation 4. Click [ABBYY Scan2PDF] in the Action List. ⇒ The following window appears and the conversion starts.
  • Page 135 Please wait until the recognition process is finished and then try again." If this message appears, you can start recognition of the PDF file by dragging and dropping it onto the [ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap] icon. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 136 ■ About Settings on ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap If you want to change the settings for conversion to PDF file format, use the "FineReader for Scan- Snap Preferences" window. From the [Applications] folder, select [FineReader for ScanSnap]; the following window appears. →page 121 •...
  • Page 137 If you want to keep scanned images in PDF format before recognition, clear this checkbox. • Depending on qualities and settings, scanned images may be misrecognized. It is recommended that this checkbox be cleared unless otherwise needed. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 138 ■ [Scan2PDF] tab You can configure advanced settings on conversion to a searchable PDF file. Saving mode: "Text under page image" Saves a whole page as an image, and saves the recognized text as hidden text under the image. "Text and pictures only" Saves text and image separately.
  • Page 139 Specify a file name for the scanned document and a folder to save the file. If you leave this checkbox unmarked, "processed by FineReader" will be HINT appended to the file name string specified on ScanSnap Manager. The file is saved in a folder specified on ScanSnap Manager. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 141: Chapter 4 Uninstalling Scansnap

    The "Uninstallation" process removes the ScanSnap program files, which are installed on your computer, from the hard disk and restores the system environment to its original state. This chapter describes how to uninstall ScanSnap. 4.1 Uninstalling Supplied Programs ............... 126 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 142: Uninstalling Supplied Programs

    Uninstalling Supplied Programs Follow the procedure below to uninstall ScanSnap Manager. ■ To uninstall ScanSnap Manager in Mac OS X v10.2 1. Start your computer. 2. Quit ScanSnap Manager; all users must quit those running applications. (Click and hold the mouse button on the ScanSnap Manager icon , and select "Quit"...
  • Page 143 11. Log in as the computer Administrator. With Finder, select the folder in which Scan- Snap is installed (generally, you can find "ScanSnap" in the "Applications" window.) 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 S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 145: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to remove jammed documents and troubleshoot other problems. 5.1 Clearing Document Jams................... 130 5.2 Troubleshooting Checklist................. 132 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 146: 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 scanner when removing jammed paper or you might be injured.
  • Page 147 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 other feed- ATTENTION ing errors may occur. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 148: 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 Resolution...
  • Page 149 White scanning only)" set- [Option] button on the [Scanning] tab in the ting set to extremely Light or "Scan and Save Settings" window. Dark? ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 150 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 151 Depending on the contents Refer to ""Correct skewed character strings of the document, the automatically" checkbox" (page 49) automatic image deskew may not work properly. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 152 Symptom Check The Item Out Resolution The orientation of Depending on the contents For information about the "Allow automatic scanned images is not of the document, the image rotation" checkbox, refer to "Correcting displayed correctly automatic image rotation the orientation of scanned image" (page 70) (when "Allow auto- may not work properly.
  • Page 153 (*2): The term "Multi-feed" refers to an error in which two or more sheets are fed into the scanner simul- taneously. * The latest information, which is updated on an as-needed basis, is available at the FAQ corner of our website. Please visit the website at: http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/ ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 155: Chapter 6 Daily Care

    AC adapter from the power outlet. 6.1 Cleaning Materials ....................140 6.2 Cleaning the Scanner Exterior & Stacker ............141 6.3 Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner ..............142 6.4 Cleaning the Carrier Sheet................. 146 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 156: Cleaning Materials

    1pack (24 sheets) (*3) Lint-free dry cloth Commercially available. (*4) *1) To purchase cleaning materials, contact the FUJITSU scanner dealer where you purchased the scanner. *2) It may take long before the cleaner vaporizes if a large quantity is used. When cleaning the scanner parts, dampen a cloth with modest quantities of the cleaner.

  • Page 157: Cleaning The Scanner Exterior & Stacker

    When cleaning, prevent water or moisture from getting inside the scanner. • Do not use compressed air; using it may cause dirt and dust to enter the scan- ner, which may result in scanner failure and malfunction. Cloth Cleaner F1 or neutral detergent Paint thinner ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 158: Cleaning The Inside Of The Scanner

    Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner Clean the inside of the scanner with a cloth moistened with Cleaner F1. After the scanner has been in use for a period of time, its inside will be contaminated with paper debris and dust. The accumulation of debris and dust may cause scanning problems. As a guideline, clean the ADF at least every 1,000 scans.
  • Page 159 Clean them lightly while rotating the rollers with your finger. Take care not to scratch the surface of the rollers. Take particular care in cleaning the plastic rollers since black debris on the rollers adversely affect the pickup performance. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 160 Turn on the scanner before cleaning the following locations, and rotate the rollers to clean them thoroughly. • Feed rollers (x 2) Clean lightly taking care not to scratch the surface of the rollers. Take particular care in cleaning the feed rollers since black debris on the rollers adversely affect the feed performance.
  • Page 161 Paper chute ⇒ You should hear the ADF click when it returns to its original position. When closing the ADF, make sure that it is completely closed. Otherwise, ATTENTION paper jams or other feeding errors may occur. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 162: 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. Use a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with Cleaner F1 or a mild detergent to lightly clean off the dirt and dust from the surface and the interior of the Carrier Sheet.

  • Page 163: Chapter 7 Replacing Consumables

    Before you replace the consumables, turn off the scanner and disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet. 7.1 Replacing Consumables ..................148 7.2 Replacing the Pad ASSY ..................150 7.3 Replacing the Pick Roller................... 153 7.4 Purchasing the Carrier Sheet ................160 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 164: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace consumables. ■ Part Nos. and Replacement Cycles of Consumables The following tables list the part numbers of consumables and their suggested replacement cycles. Suggested Replacement Description Cycle Pad ASSY PA03360-0002 50,000 sheets or one year Pick roller PA03360-0001 100,000 sheets or one year...
  • Page 165 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 scanner. [Website] http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/...

  • Page 166: Replacing The Pad Assy

    Replacing the Pad ASSY Replace the Pad ASSY following the procedure below. 1. Remove the documents on the paper chute. 2. Pull the cover open lever to open the ADF. Paper chute Cover open lever 3. Remove the Pad ASSY. Pinch both ends of the Pad ASSY and pull it out as shown below.
  • Page 167 Make sure that the Pad ASSY is firmly attached. Otherwise, document jams or ATTENTION 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 scanner. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 168 7. Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon on the Dock menu, and select [Check consumable supplies...] from the menu. ⇒ The "Check consumable status" window will appear. 8. In the "Check consumable status" window, click the [Reset] button of the "Pad ASSY Count."...

  • Page 169: Replacing The Pick Roller

    Replace the Pick roller following the procedure below. 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. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 170 4. Remove the sheet guide. Pinch the handle and claw together on both sides of the sheet guide to remove it. Handle Claw Sheet guide 5. Rotate the Pick roller bushing (on the left side). Pick roller Pick roller bushing Pick roller shaft...
  • Page 171 * Do not use water, neutral detergent or aerosol spray. 7. Remove the Pick roller from its shaft. Pull out the shaft from the Pick roller while lifting up its tab. Pick roller shaft Pick roller ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 172 If you push up the pick roller tab using your fingernail, your fingernail may be ATTENTION chipped. If you cannot push it up successfully with your fingernail, you can use a paper clip to push up the pick roller tab. 8.
  • Page 173 Sheet guide Handle Claw ⇒ The sheet guide makes a clicking sound when the claws settle into position. Make sure that the sheet guide is fully attached. Otherwise, document jams or ATTENTION other feeding errors may occur. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 174 12. Close the ADF. Paper chute ⇒ You should hear the ADF click when it returns to its original position. 13. Turn on the scanner. 14. Click and hold the ScanSnap Manager icon , and select on the Dock menu [Check consumable supplies] from the menu.
  • Page 175 7.3 Replacing the Pick Roller ⇒ A confirmation pop-up screen appears. ⇒ When you click the [Yes] button, the counter is reset to "0." ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...

  • Page 176: 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 177: Appendix A 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 179 Compression rate ........60 Image data size ........61 Compression tab ........60 Image saving folder ......... 44 Connecting ScanSnap ......18 Installation Specifications ...... 161 Connecting the AC adapter ....18 Installing Adobe Acrobat ......8 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 180 Installing ScanSnap Manager ....12 Rotating the page view of a PDF file ..76 iPhoto ..........41 Safety Precautions ........xi Loading Documents ........ 36 Save tab ..........44 Saving scanned images in multiple files . 78 Scan and Save Settings ......40 SCAN button ..........
  • Page 181 Uninstalling Supplied Programs .... 126 USB connector .......... 3 Weight ............. 33 ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 183 Repairs Contact the store where you purchased your ScanSnap or an authorized service provider for per- forming repairs on this product. • The user must not perform any repairs on the scanner. ScanSnap S510M Operator's Guide...
  • Page 185 ScanSnap S510M Operator’s Guide P3PC-1942-01ENZ0 Date of issuance: August, 2007 Issuance responsibility: 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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