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TWAIN driver
User’s Guide
Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 What Is a TWAIN Driver? ................................................................... 1-1
1.2 How You Can Use a TWAIN Driver ................................................... 1-2
1.3 Operating Environment ..................................................................... 1-3
1.3.1 Software ......................................................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 System Requirements .................................................................... 1-3
3 Workflow
4 Preparing to Scan
5 Scanning
5.1 Scanning without Checking the Document..................................... 5-2
5.1.1 Starting from the TWAIN Driver ...................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Starting from the MFP (Multifunction Printer) ................................. 5-3
5.2 Checking, Adjusting, and Scanning the Document ........................ 5-4
5.3 Scanning Using the Image Processing Application........................ 5-6
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6.5.3 Deleting Settings .......................................................................... 6-11
9 Troubleshooting
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About This Product
This TWAIN driver is a software program that enables you to use an MFP
(multifunction printer) connected to a LAN as a scanner.
All other company and product names are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Dialog Boxes
The dialog boxes shown in this manual are those that appear in Windows 7.
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Detail
The dialog boxes that appear in this document may differ from those that
appear on your PC, depending on the installed devices, specified
settings, and PC that you are using.
Note
Unauthorized reproduction, translation or duplication of this document,
whether in its entirety or in part, is strictly prohibited.
The contents of this document are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2005 KONICA MINOLTA, INC. All rights reserved.
1 Introduction
1.1 What Is a TWAIN Driver?
You can operate an image processing application from an MFP
(multifunction printer) connected to a LAN and scan and edit images.
Scan the document and edit the scanned image in the image
processing application.
Refer to the Readme file for the latest information about the operating
environment.
2.1 Installation
To install the TWAIN driver, follow the procedure below.
Procedure
2 Click [Yes].
4 Click [Finish].
The TWAIN driver installation window will close.
2
Note
To use the TWAIN driver with the 32-bit version of Photoshop CS5, you
need to download the TWAIN plugin from the Adobe website and install
it.
The TWAIN driver is not compatible with the 64-bit version of Photoshop
CS5.
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Detail
Separate MSI-based installers have been prepared for this software.
When an MSI-based installer is used, the software can be automatically
distributed, and can be installed automatically in the Active Directory
environment.
For details, contact your service representative.
2 Select the application that you want to uninstall from the list, and then
click [Uninstall].
A confirmation message appears.
3 Click [Yes].
5 Click [Finish].
The TWAIN driver uninstallation window will close.
3 Workflow
The following flowchart illustrates the operations that you can perform. After
you have prepared for scanning, select the scanning method.
4 Preparing to Scan
This chapter explains how to prepare to scan an original document.
2
Note
When scanner transmission is disabled on the MFP (multifunction printer)
side, you cannot use the TWAIN driver to scan an image.
Procedure
3 Select the device you want to connect to, and then click [Connect].
– You can also select the device that you want to connect to from the
list of registered devices. For details, see "Selecting from the List of
Registered Devices" on page 7-3.
– For details about the "Select Devices" dialog box, see "Selecting
the Device to Scan With" on page 7-1.
5 Start scanning.
Select the scanning method.
– "Scanning without Checking the Document" on page 5-2
– "Checking, Adjusting, and Scanning the Document" on page 5-4
5 Scanning
This chapter explains how to scan an original document. You can use one of
the following two methods to scan an original document.
Scan without checking the We recommend that you use this option when you p. 5-2
document are in a hurry, when you already know what the set-
tings are, or when you intend to make adjustments in
the image processing application after you scan the
document.
Check, adjust, and scan We recommend that you use this option when you p. 5-4
the document do not intend to adjust the image in the image
processing application after you scan it.
2
Note
You cannot use this option with an ADF.
2
Note
Before you perform this procedure, make preparations for scanning. For
details, see "Preparing to Scan" on page 4-1.
2
Note
When the file size for the original that you're scanning exceeds 200 MB,
a confirmation message appears.
When this happens, follow the instructions in the message, and adjust
the resolution, scan area, or scan type to reduce the file size.
If you scan the document without changing the settings, it is possible that
the document will not be scanned correctly or that it will take a long time
for the document to finish scanning.
2
Note
You can adjust the document without checking it. For details, see
"Changing the Settings" on page 6-1.
2 Click [Scan].
The original document will be scanned, and an image of it will appear
in the image processing application.
2 Click [Scan].
When the MFP is ready to scan, a message will appear asking you to
insert the original document.
2
Note
You cannot use this option with an ADF.
Procedure
2 Click [Prescan].
The original document will be scanned at a low resolution and
displayed in the preview area.
5 Click [Scan].
The original document will be scanned, and an image of it will appear
in the image processing application.
4 Select the device you want to connect to, and then click [Connect].
– You can also select the device that you want to connect to from the
list of registered devices. For details, see "Selecting from the List of
Registered Devices" on page 7-3.
– For details about the "Select Devices" dialog box, see "Selecting
the Device to Scan With" on page 7-1.
– When user authentication and account track authentication are
configured on the MFP (multifunction printer) side, various
authentication dialog boxes appear. For details, see "Loading with
a Device Whose Authentication Settings Have Been Configured" on
page 8-1.
Item Description
Remove Halftone Prevents moiré patterns from forming in scans of original docu-
ments that were printed using dots. You can select Off, Low,
Standard, or High. This item is valid when the color mode is Full
Color or Grayscale.
Advanced Image En- Click this button to display the "Advanced Image Enhancement"
hancement dialog box. You can make more detailed adjustments to the image
quality. For details, see "Making Detailed Adjustments to the Im-
age Quality" on page 6-3.
2
Note
This feature may not work properly with small image
sizes.
Mirror Image Horizontally inverts the scan of the original document.
Apply to Prescan Image Applies adjustments to the document loaded in the preview area.
2
Note
Some items cannot be adjusted when the color mode is Grayscale or
Black.
Brightness and Contrast You can adjust the brightness and contrast.
• Brightness:
Use this setting to adjust the brightness.
• Contrast:
Use this setting to adjust the contrast.
• Folded Line:
• Value Input:
Level You can view and adjust the image level distri-
bution on a histogram.
Use this feature when you are adjusting the
scan of a picture.
Item Description
Origin X and Origin Y Enter the position of the upper left corner of the area.
Enter Origin X to set the horizontal position and Origin Y to set the
vertical position.
Item Description
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Note
Depending on the MFP (multifunction printer), you
may not be able to select this setting. For details, see
the user's guide for your MFP (multifunction printer).
Original Image Type From the list below, you can select an image quality, such as Text
or Photo, that matches the original document.
• Text
• Printed Photo Image
• Text & Printed Photo Image
• Photo Paper
• Text & Photo Paper
• Low Contrast Original
• Map
• Copied Paper
Bkgrd. Removal You can use this feature to adjust the darkness of the background
when scanning paper with a lightly colored background. You can
select Auto or Manual.
You cannot use this feature when [Paper Discoloration Adj] is se-
lected.
Paper Discoloration Adj You can use this feature to reduce the discoloration of the original
document due to aging or exposure to sunlight and make the
background white. You can select Auto or Manual.
You cannot use this feature when [Bkgrd. Removal] is selected.
1 Click [Delete].
The message "Are you sure you want to delete this setting?" appears.
2 Click [Yes].
1 Open the TWAIN driver, or in the main window, click [Select Devices].
A list appears that shows the devices that have been automatically
detected on the network.
– If you want to search for devices again, click [from Search Result].
1 Open the TWAIN driver, or in the main window, click [Select Devices].
1 Click [Add].
The "Destination Settings" dialog box appears.
1 From the list, select the item that you want to change, and click [Edit].
The "Destination Settings" dialog box appears.
1 In the list of registered devices, select the information of the device you
want to copy, and click [Copy].
1 In the list of registered devices, select the information of the device you
want to delete, and click [Delete].
A confirmation message appears.
2 Click [Yes].
% The dialog box shown is an example. The actual dialog box for middle
authentication may vary depending on the authentication application.
9 Troubleshooting
This section explains the error messages, their causes, and how to respond
to them.
Can not connect to server (IP The specified IP address is Check the IP address of the
address). wrong. device that you're trying to
connect to.
Destination device is not sup- The device at the IP address Specify a destination device
ported. that you specified does not that is compatible with this
support this TWAIN driver. TWAIN driver.
User Authentication failed. The user name or password is Make sure that the user name
Make sure your USER NAME incorrect. and password are correct.
is correct, then enter your
password again.
Your Authentication Account Your authentication account Try again in a few minutes, or
is not accessible. Try again in is locked. check with your administrator.
a few minutes, or check with
your Administrator.
Login is failed because of ex- The external authentication Check to make sure that the
ternal authentication server server cannot be connected external authentication server
error. to. is operating normally.
The server could not accept The authentication device Please wait a moment, and
an authentication request. could not be connected to. then try connecting again.
Please wait a moment, and
then login again.
Account Track Authentication Account track authentication Make sure that the account
failed. Make sure your Ac- failed. name and password are cor-
count Name is correct, then rect.
enter your password again (if
required).
Login failed because number The number of logins to the Wait awhile, and then try con-
of logged-in users has device has reached the maxi- necting again.
reached the maximum al- mum value.
lowed.
No response from scanner The PC was unable to com- Check the network and device
device. municate with the device. conditions.
Device Memory Error oc- An error occurred in the de- Check with the administrator
curred. vice's memory. of the device.
Paper Size not detected. Re- There is no document in the Put the original document in
set paper and press OK. ADF or on the surface of the the ADF or on the surface of
glass. the original glass.
Can not begin scanning be- You do not have permission to Check with the administrator
cause access to the device is connect to the device. of the device.
denied.
Can not scan due to device A device error has occurred. Check the device conditions.
error that has occurred.
Can not start scanning be- The number of registered jobs Wait awhile, and then try con-
cause you have reached the has reached the maximum necting again.
maximum number of regis- value.
tered jobs.
Device busy. Can not begin The device is currently being Wait awhile, and then try con-
scan. used or is in a state in which it necting again.
cannot be used. If the same message still ap-
pears after you wait awhile,
check with the administrator
of the device.
Unable to start scanning be- The device cannot start scan- Use one of the following
cause Power save mode is set ning because it is in low-pow- methods to disable low power
to the device. er mode. mode, and then click OK.
Cancel Power save mode us- Start scanning again.
ing the method below and • If the secondary power is
click OK to restart scanning. off, turn it on.
• Turn the sub power switch • If the secondary power is
ON when it is OFF. on, press the power save
• Press Power Save Key key.
when the sub power switch
is ON.
Failed to start scanning again The device cannot start scan- Use one of the following
because Power save mode is ning because it is in low-pow- methods to disable low power
set to the device. er mode. mode, and then scan again.
• If the secondary power is
off, turn it on.
• If the secondary power is
on, press the power save
key.
Scanning has been cancelled. The scan has been canceled Check the device conditions.
by the device.
Scan Error Occurred. A scanning error has oc- Check the device conditions.
curred.
Error occurred while commu- An error occurred during com- Check the network and device
nication with the device. munication with the device. conditions.
Can not scan because scan- Scanner transmission has Check with the administrator
ning is restricted. been forbidden in the user of the device.
privileges.