plustek A350 eScan Essential Network Scanner User Manual

plustek A350 eScan Essential Network Scanner

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: eScan Essential Network Scanner
• Trademark: Property of respective owners

Liability

While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all contents in this manual, we assume no liability for errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this manual, whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence, accidents, or any other cause. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. We will not shoulder any legal liability if users fail to follow the operation instructions in this manual.

Copyright

The scanning of certain documents, for example checks, bank notes, I.D. cards, government bonds, or public documents, may be prohibited by law and/or subject to criminal prosecution. We recommend you to be responsible and respectful of the copyrights laws when you are scanning books, magazines, journals, and other materials.

Environmental Information

Recycle or disposal at end-of-life information, please ask local distributors or suppliers for recycle and disposal information. The product is designed and produced to achieve sustainable environmental improvement. We strive to produce products in compliance with global environmental standards. Please consult your local authorities for proper disposal. The product packaging is recyclable.

Table of Contents

• Client Application
• General
• About
• Wi-Fi
• Calibration
• Power Saving
• Security Mode
• Scan Settings
• File Name
• Initial Settings

Product Usage Instructions

Client Application
Instructions for using the client application will be provided in this section.

General
General instructions and information about the product will be provided in this section.

About
Information about the product and its features will be provided in this section.

Wi-Fi
Instructions on setting up and using the Wi-Fi feature of the product will be provided in this section.

Calibration
Instructions on calibrating the scanner for accurate scanning results will be provided in this section.

Power Saving
Information on how to enable and use the power saving mode of the product will be provided in this section.

Security Mode
Instructions on configuring and using the security mode of the product will be provided in this section.

Scan Settings
Instructions on adjusting and customizing the scan settings of the product will be provided in this section.

File Name
Instructions on setting and managing file names for scanned documents will be provided in this section.

Initial Settings
Instructions on performing initial setup and configuration of the product will be provided in this section.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Can I scan checks or bank notes with this scanner?
A: Scanning checks or bank notes may be prohibited by law and/or subject to criminal prosecution. Please refer to the product manual for more information.

Q: Can I scan books, magazines, and journals with this scanner?
A: Yes, you can scan books, magazines, journals, and other materials. However, we recommend being responsible and respectful of copyright laws when doing so.

Q: How do I dispose of the product at the end of its life?
A: Please consult your local distributors or suppliers for recycle and disposal information. The product is designed for sustainable environmental improvement.

Trademarks

© 2021 Plustek Inc. All rights are reserved. No portion of this document may be reproduced without permission.
All trademarks and brand names mentioned in this publication are property of their respective owners.

Liability
While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all contents in this manual, we assume no liability for errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this manual, whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence, accidents, or any other cause. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. We will not shoulder any legal liability, if users failed to follow the operation instructions in this manual.

Copyright
The scanning of certain documents, for example checks, bank notes, I.D. cards, government bonds, or public documents, may be prohibited by law and/or subject to criminal prosecution. We recommend you to be responsible and respectful of the copyrights laws when you are scanning books, magazines, journals and other materials.
Environmental Information
Recycle or disposal at end-of-life information, please ask local distributors or suppliers for recycle and disposal information. The product is designed and produced to achieve sustainable environmental improvement. We strive to produce products in compliance with global environmental standards. Please consult your local authorities for proper disposal.
The product packaging is recyclable.
Attention for recycling (For EU country only) Protect your environment! This product should not be thrown into the household waste container. Please give it to the free collecting center in your community.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing Plustek as your scanner supplier. Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. We hope you will continue to turn to us for additional quality products as your computing needs and interests grow.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and operate your scanner.
The Introduction section of this manual describes the box contents. Before you start installing your scanner, check the box contents to make sure all parts are included. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact the vendor where you purchased your scanner or our customer service directly.
Chapter I describes how to install and configure the scanner. Chapter II describes how to use your scanner. Chapter III describes how to maintain and clean your scanner. Chapter IV contains technical support information that can help you solve simple problems. Appendix A contains the specifications of the scanner you purchased. Appendix B contains our customer service, the limited warranty agreement and FCC statement concerning the product.

CONVENTIONS OF THIS GUIDE
Bold –Represents commands or contents on your computer screen. ALL CAPS –Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter. Italic –Represents buttons on your scanner OR important notes.

A Note about Icons
This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special attention.

Warning Attention

A procedure that must be followed carefully to prevent injury, or accidents.
Instructions that are important to remember and may prevent mistakes.

Information

Optional tips for your reference.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warning

Before using this device, please read the following important information to eliminate or reduce any possibility of causing damage and personal injury.

1. Usage, the product is for indoor use in dry locations. Moisture condensation may occur inside this device and cause malfunction at these conditions: when this device is moved directly from a cold to a warm location; after a cold room is heated; when this device is placed in a damp room. To avoid the moisture condensation, you are recommended to follow the procedure: i. Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions. ii. Wait for 1-2 hours before removing this device from the bag.
2. Do use the AC adapter provided with the scanner. Use of other AC adapter may lead to malfunction.
3. Keep the space around the AC adapter clear in case you need to quickly unplug the AC adapter during emergencies.

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4. Damaged wire could cause fire or electrical shock. Keep the power cord straight and without being twisted, bended, or scraped.
5. Unplug this device if you don’t need to use for a certain period of time, such as, during night or long weekend, to avoid any risks of causing fire.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock and opening your scanner will void your warranty.
7. Be sure not to bump or knock the scanner glass as it is fragile and could break. 8. Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal
components.
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BOX CONTENTS1
1. Scanner 2. Power Cable 3. AC Adapter 4. Paper Chute 5. Quick Guide 6. Application CD-ROM 7. Calibration Sheet
1 Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future. 4

SCANNER OVERVIEW
1. STACKER–Keeps the paper in place. Extend it in case of longer paper. 2. PANEL UNIT–ADF cover with the touch panel. 3. TOUCH PANEL–Use this touch panel to operate the scanner. 4. PANEL UNIT OPEN LEVER–Opens the panel unit. Pull it to open the panel unit
when you need to clear paper jam or clean the scanner. 5. PAPER WIDTH SLIDER–Adjusts the paper width slider for the paper size you are
using. 6. PAPER CHUTE–Helps keep the paper in place. Install the paper chute before
using the scanner. 7. PAPER CHUTE EXTENSION–Extends to hold longer paper. 8. ADF (AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER)–Automatically feeds a stack of
documents for scanning. 9. SCREEN SAVER BUTTON–Press this button to enter the panel screen saver
mode and you may press this button again to wake up the touch panel from power saving. 10. LED–Indicates the scanner status. 11. LED–Indicates the scanner status. 12. USB PORT–Connect a USB flash drive or other USB device.
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13. POWER SWITCH–Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF. 14. POWER RECEPTOR–Connects the scanner to a standard AC power outlet by the
included AC adapter. 15. ETHERNET PORT–Connects the scanner to a port on the Ethernet hub by the
Ethernet cable. 16. USB PORT–Connect a USB flash drive or other USB device. 17. USB PORT–Connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer.

NETWORK ENVIRONMENT

Basic knowledge of network setup and configuration will be helpful for you to operate this scanner. When you are using this scanner in a corporate environment, you may need to consult your network administrator or ISP.
The scanner requires a DHCP server. A DHCP server automatically provides all devices within a network environment with IP addresses, so there is no need to manually set an IP address for the scanner.
Please make sure there is an active Internet connection while using the scanner. The scanner requires access to the Internet to retrieve the date and time.
When saving scanned documents to a computer or mobile device, the scanner and the target device must be on the same segment of the network.
The actual wireless data transmission speed varies depending on the wireless LAN environment in which you use this device. Other electrical devices (e.g. microwave oven), a large distance, obstruction, or interferences between the participating devices and the wireless access point/router can cause the data transmission to slow down or not be possible at all.
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CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER
Before installing your scanner, please verify that you have all of the proper components. A list of the package contents is provided in the “Box Contents” section of this guide.

INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE SCANNER

Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the Plustek scanner.

Attention

Always place your scanner on a level, smooth and strong surface before proceeding the scanner setup or any scanning task. Tilted or uneven surface may cause paperfeeding errors, scanner damage or personal injury.
Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment. Dust particles and other foreign objects may damage the unit.

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Step 1. Installing the Paper Chute
1. Open the panel unit by pulling the lever, and get the paper chute ready. Panel unit open lever Panel unit
2. Install the paper chute by aligning and inserting the tabs of the paper chute into their slots on the scanner.
3. Close the panel unit by pushing it back down until it snaps back into place.
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Step 2. Connecting the Scanner

Attention

Please make sure the scanner is turned OFF before you plug or unplug the scanner power adapter.

1. Attach the power cable and AC adapter then plug the ends to the scanner and wall outlet securely.
2. For wired connections, attach an Ethernet cable (RJ45 cable) to the scanner and hub/router properly2.
3. Switch on the scanner power from the rear of the scanner.

2 Accessories [e.g. hub / router / RJ45 cables] are not included. 9

CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM
Tap on System Settings from the Main Menu to enter the System Settings interface to configure Wi-Fi for wireless connection. Configure outgoing mail SMTP settings for eMail function.
The System Settings interface contains the following sections: Downloads, General, Scan Settings and Sending.
Tap on button to configure and reschedule daily automatic reboot for greater stability and faster performance.
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Downloads
The Downloads section includes the following item: Client Application.

Client Application

To scan to PC, you must download the eScan Client application for Windows and Mac system from this page. Please install the eScan Client application on the user’s computer before trying the Save to PC function.

Selected eScan models provides both Network TWAIN/ traditoinal TWAIN and ICA capabilities. The drivers for the respective scanning method are included in the scanner; however, an application must be install on your Windows PC to operate Network TWAIN. To download Network TWAIN application for Windows, visit our corporate website for more info.

Tap the

button to download the desired file to the USB flash drive.

When installing the eScan Client on Windows systems, Windows will prompt you to allow eScan Client to communicate on your network. To ensure the flawless operation of eScan Client, please make sure the Private networks and Public networks checkboxes are activated and click on the Allow access button.
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Using the eScan Client (Windows & Mac) In the eScan Client interface, you can modify the User Name, select the desired file Folder and determine the action after the file is downloading. Windows
Information Mac
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General

The General section includes the following items: About, Wi-Fi, Calibration, Power Saving and Security Mode.
About
You can set the system language, the static IP and update the driver version on this page. You may enable Hotspot to set eScan as an Access Point (AP) here.
Tap on Language to open the Language setting dialog, select the desired language and then tap the OK button to confirm the setting. The system will automatically restart.
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Tap on to enter the Plustek Settings page, where you may configure advance system related settings, such as, the Networks setting, enabling eScan as an Access Point (AP), set a security code for the eScan, the brightness of the display and much more.
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Setting eScan as an Access Point
You may set eScan as an Access Point (AP), so that your mobile devices can connect to a wired network via eScan.

Tap on Tethering & portable hotspot and Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate eScan as a portable hotspot. Modify the Network SSID and the Security option if necessary. Enter the Password, the password should contain at least 8 digits. You may tick the checkbox of Show password to show the hidden password. Tap on Save to save the settings and tap on Exit on the left column to exit this dialog.

Information

There will be a mark showed on the upper-left corner of the main screen, you may use this eScan as a portable hotspot.

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Static IP Settings
Tap on Ethernet and Static IP Settings to configure static IP settings. Select the Use static IP option and enter the IP address, Gateway, Netmask, DNS 1 and/or DNS 2. Contact your network administrator for assistance. Tap on SAVE in the upperright corner to save the settings and tap on Exit on the left column to exit this dialog.

Information
To setup the duration of time before the touch screen display goes to “sleep”, please refer to the System Settings –> General –> Power Saving for setup.

Security Settings
To set up screen security, please tap on the security section. You may set screen lock by pattern or by password. NOTE: Please manage your security password/pattern carefully. If you have lost or forgotten your password/pattern, please contact original manufacturer for service. Applicable fees may apply.

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Tap on Update to check if you are running on the latest software. eScan will automatically download and guide you through, if connected to the Internet; if no updates are available, you’ll be prompt with a message as well.
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If you want to use the TWAIN interface of eScan, activate the TWAIN(Win)/ICA(Mac) function and the floating TWAIN/ICA button appears. The drivers for the respective scanning method are included in the scanner; however, an application must be install on your Windows PC to operate Network TWAIN. To download Network TWAIN application for Windows, visit our corporate website for more info.
If you connect eScan with USB cable, you have to download and install Network Scanner (USB TWAIN) Setup package from our corporate website, then you can use eScan with TWAIN compliant software.
If you connect eScan in a LAN environment, you have to download and install Plustek Network Twain from our website. Before using the TWAIN interface of eScan, you have to connect the eScan with Network TWAIN. Click the Network Scanner icon
on the system tray. Double-click on the desired network scanner, and the check mark appears on the right. Now the network scanner is connected with your Windows PC.
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Wi-Fi

Information

This function may or may not be available depending on the scanner model you purchase.

You can activate the Wi-Fi function on this page. Select the desired Wi-Fi provider and enter the password if necessary. You may activate the Hotspot function here to set eScan as an Access Point (AP). Related settings please refer to Setting eScan as an Access Point section.

Attention

Due to the various possible devices connected to the eScan on the same Wi-Fi services, eScan will NOT automatically connect to a different WiFi shall it become disconnected. You must manually change connection settings if need it.

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Calibration
You can perform scanner calibration on this page. Calibrate the scanner if colors appear in areas that should be white, or original document varies in color from the scanned image. By calibrating the scanner, it allows you to adjust and compensate for variations that can occur in the optical component over time by its nature. Insert the special calibration sheet into the ADF of the scanner, with an arrow toward the scanner buttons. Tap the Start button to start the calibration process.

Attention

Please insert the special calibration sheet included with the scanner. Alternatively you may also use any plain white sheet of paper sized in A4 (216 by 297 mm) instead; however, the calibration effect may be less good than the special calibration sheet.

Power Saving

Attention

Strongly recommend using the function, to extend the lifespan of your touch panel.

To save power consumption, when the scanning process is finished, the scanner light source will turn itself off and the scanner will enter a lower-power mode without delay time. You can set the Screen Timeout time on this page.

Tap on Screen Timeout Display Sleep to open the Sleep dialog, select the desired time period.

Security Mode
Administrator can have more control on the network scanner device by activating password protection on the settings menu (System Settings/ Security Mode/ Disable USB Storage).
Enable and configure password protection settings accordingly. When enable, user must enter password before proceed to the respective menu.

Scan Settings
The Scan Settings section includes the following items: File Name and Initial Settings that allows you to set a prefix for your scanned document’s name, as well as, predefine your scanner scan settings.
File Name
You may predefine a prefix name for the saved files on this page. The file name extension is automatically added according to the file format you set up. You can also rename your document during the Save As stage of your scanning process.
You can activate Prefix to display prefix in the file name. The text you enter here will become the file name prefix.

Note: Please make sure there is an active internet connection before you power on the scanner. The scanner requires access to the internet to set the device date and time.
You can activate Date to display the date in the file name. Select the desired format of Date in the following dialog.
You can activate Time to display the time in the file name. Select the desired format of Time in the following dialog.
Tap on Serial Number to select the desired format of Serial Number in the following dialog.
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Initial Settings
You can modify the desired scan settings on this page. The setting here will be the initial settings for the user scan interface as a shortcut key, on the Main Menu. Users will have the option to select additional settings through the Advanced Settings. (Please refer to the Advanced Settings section for more detail).
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Format You can set two formats for user to select as a shortcut key, from the Main Menu.
Users will have the option to select additional settings through the Advanced Settings. (Please refer to the Advanced Settings section for more detail). The selected result will apply to the FORMAT button in the user scan interface (Main Menu). If you select TIFF or Multi-Page TIFF as the file saving format, you may select the filename extension here.
Select the file saving format in the popup dialog. Available file formats: PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, Multi-Page PDF and Multi-Page TIFF. Tap the OK button to confirm the settings or tap Cancel to exit this dialog.
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PDF/A
You can activate the PDF/A function to preserve the static visual appearance of electronic documents over time, that are self-contained, self-describing, and more device-independent. To ensure that the digital PDF documents remain readable, renderable and accessible for long -term.

QUALITY

You can set two resolutions for user to select as a shortcut key, from the Main Menu. Users will have the option to select additional settings through the Advanced Settings. (Please refer to the Advanced Settings section for more detail). The

selected result will apply to the Menu).

QUALITY button in the user scan interface (Main

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Select the desired QUALITY in the popup dialog. Available dpi values: 100dpi (Lower), 200dpi (Standard), 300dpi (Good), 400dpi (Better), and 600dpi (Best). Tap the OK button to confirm the settings or tap Cancel to exit this dialog.
Compression The lower the compression rate, the higher quality of the scan, resulting to a larger
file. Adjust the Compression quality in the popup dialog. Tap the OK button to confirm the settings or tap Cancel to exit this dialog. You can also manage and adjust settings under Advanced Settings from the Main Menu. Please refer to the Advanced Settings section for more detail.
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Density Adjust the brightness, contrast and gamma levels of the image in the popup dialog
to improve the visual appearance of the scanned file. Tap the OK button to confirm the settings or tap Cancel to exit this dialog. You will be able to make adjustment on the Main Menu under Advanced Settings.
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Watermark Settings Enable Watermark under the Initial Settings will allow you to easily Reset to
Default under the Advanced Settings from the Main Menu. To Enable/Disable Watermark, you must first set the relevant settings “HERE” and switch on the Watermark function under the ‘Advanced Settings’ from the Main Menu.
Select ‘image or text’ to activate the Watermark function. Select the type of watermark for your scanned images.
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If you select Use Image as the Watermark, you have to upload the desired image

and select the desired position. Tap the

button to upload the desired image.

Please note, when using Image file for your watermark overlay, we strongly

recommend that the image be no bigger than 800×800 pixels. [Recommend size and

format: 600x200pixels; PNG]

The color of the image overlay will correspond to your scanning color mode. Please adjust transparency of the image accordingly.

Note: When scanning Black & White we strongly recommend the transparency setting to be set at 150%.

Tap on Position to select the desired position. There are 9 positions to choose from. Tap the OK button to confirm the settings or tap Cancel to exit this dialog.

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If you select Use Text as the Watermark, enter the desired text, select the desired position, and adjust the Transparency, Text Size and Text Angle.
Enter the desired text in the Text column.
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Tap on Position to select the desired position. There are 9 positions to choose from. Tap the OK button to confirm the settings or tap Cancel to exit this dialog.
Tap on Transparency to adjust the transparency. Tap the OK button to confirm the settings or tap Cancel to exit this dialog.
The color of the text overlay will correspond to your scanning color mode. Please adjust transparency of the text accordingly.
Note: When scanning Black & White we strongly recommend the Transparency setting to be set at 150%.
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Tap on Text Size to adjust the text size. Tap the button to increase or decrease the values. Tap the OK button to confirm the settings or tap Cancel to exit this dialog.
Tap on Text Angle to adjust the text angle. Tap the button to increase or decrease the values. Tap the OK button to confirm the settings or tap Cancel to exit this dialog.
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Punch Hole Removal You can activate the Punch Hole Removal function. Switch on this function to
remove the hole marks aligned along with the edge of the scanned document. Enable Punch Hole Removal under the Initial Settings will allow you to easily Reset to Default under the Advanced Settings from the Main Menu. To Enable/Disable ‘Punch Hole Removal’, you must enable the ‘Punch Hole Removal’ function under the ‘Advanced Settings’ from the Main Menu.
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Blank Page Removal Settings Enable Blank Page Removal under the Initial Settings will allow you to easily
Reset to Default under the Advanced Settings from the Main Menu. To Enable/Disable ‘Blank Page Removal’, switch on the ‘Blank Page Removal’ function under the ‘Advanced Settings’ from the Main Menu.
Switch on this function to remove blank pages after the document is scanned. Adjust the Sensitivity level in the following dialog. The higher the sensitivity, the more scanned pages will be treated as blank pages and removed. Tap the OK button to confirm the settings or tap Cancel to exit this dialog.
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Blank Page Split You can activate the Blank Page Split function. Switch on this function to split the
scanned documents by inserting a blank page in between the files. This function can only be used with the Multi-Page PDF and Multi-Page TIFF formats. Enable Blank Page Split under the Initial Settings will allow you to easily Reset to Default under the Advanced Settings from the Main Menu. To Enable/Disable ‘Blank Page Split’, you must enable the ‘Blank Page Split’ function under the ‘Advanced Settings’ from the Main Menu.
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Double Feed Detection *Only available on selected models You can activate the Double Feed Detection function. Switch on this function to
check paper overlap (i.e., 2 or more pages stuck together when being fed through the ADF). Enable Double Feed Detection under the Initial Settings will allow you to easily Reset to Default under the Advanced Settings from the Main Menu. To Enable/Disable ‘Double Feed Detection’, you must enable the ‘Double Feed Detection’ function under the ‘Advanced Settings’ from the Main Menu.
Reset to Default Tap on Reset to Default to reset the scan settings to default factory settings. The
following dialog opens to confirm the action.
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Sending
The Sending section includes the following item: Sending Settings, Custom App (Optional) and Clear All Settings.
Sending Settings
You can activate the desired sending destinations. Available options are: USB, PC, Mobile, Mail, Clouds, FTP/SFTP and Network.
USB Switch on the USB function to enable sending the scanned file to the USB flash
drive.
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PC Please download application here Switch on the PC function to enable sending the scanned file to the desired
computer. The scanner and the target device must be on the same segment of the network.
Mobile Please download app from google/apple store. Switch on the Mobile function to enable sending the scanned file to the desired
mobile device. The scanner and the target device must be on the same segment of the network.
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Mail Switch on the Mail function to enable sending the scanned file to the desired e-mail
addresses.
If you are Microsoft Exchange server user, please tick the checkbox of Exchange on the top. Enter Server, Account and Password, then tap the OK button to test the mail server setting.
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Tap the

button to set the mail server.

Enter Account and Password then tap the Search button. The information of Server, Port and Authentication method will be detected automatically. Tap the OK button to test the mail server setting.
If you use gmail account for the Outgoing SMTP Server Settings, the password here is not your personal password. You have to turn on 2-Step Verification and create app password to login to your gmail account with eScan for security reason.
Please follow the steps below: 1. Go to your Google account. 2. Select Security, and turn on 2-Step Verification. Under “Signing in to Google,” select App passwords. You may need to sign in.
3. At the bottom, choose Mail in Select app dropdown list.
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4. Then choose Other (Custom name) in Select device dropdown list, and enter the desired name.
5. Click Generate button, and the 16-digit passcode is created. You may login your gmail account with eScan by the app passwords.
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If the connection is successful, the mail server information will display on the top of the page. Adjust Attachment Size(MB) if scan documents are greater than the default. Note, incoming attachment size various on mail server.

You may tap the button to edit e-mail address book. Enter the Name and the

Email address, then tap the

button to save the e-mail address. You may save up

to 20 e-mail addresses in this address book. Note: You can also manage and edit the

Address Book from the Save to mail page during your normal scan from the Main

Menu.

You may tap the

button to edit the signature. Enter the desired

content in the blank. Tap the

button to clear all the texts. Note: You

can also manage and make adjustments to the Digital Signature from the Save to mail

page during your normal scan from the Main Menu.

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Clouds Switch on the Clouds function to enable sending the scanned file to the desired
cloud server.
If you switch off the Select and set up a default cloud function, you can switch on the desired cloud servers to enable the cloud server option in the user scan interface. Available options: Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote and Box.
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To setup a default cloud, as your only cloud destination, tap the button to set the cloud server.

In the Cloud Settings dialog, tap the cloud server.

button to select the desired

If the preset cloud server is the only destination, you can activate Select and set up a default cloud function. Note: Multiple cloud accounts can be stored. Please enable the various clouds of your choice, and initiate the setup at ‘Save asCloud’ page.
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Selecting Dropbox as the cloud server Tap the Dropbox to select Dropbox as the cloud server.

Tap the

button to login to the Dropbox for the first time by using the eScan.

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The Dropbox login dialog appears. Enter the email address and the password then tap on Sign in. Or you may sign in with Google account by tapping on Sign in with Google button.
Tap on Allow button to allow the ScanToCloud to communicate with the Dropbox and the eScan.
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Tap on Okay, I understand button for the privacy attention dialog.
Enter the Password if it is necessary. Enter the password in Confirm Password to confirm.
The device allows you to store multiple accounts with selected cloud services. If you are sharing the device, it is recommended that you setup another password to protect your account being intruded by others. The password here, does not have to be identical to your cloud account. You can skip this step, by leaving the ‘optional’ password blank, and tap on OK to continue. (You may setup the password at a later time)
Storing multiple accounts are currently solely available on Dropbox and Google Drive.
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Tap the

button to select account if you have already

login the Dropbox by eScan. Enter the password you’ve already set in the previous

dialog if it is necessary. Tap the OK button to connect to the cloud server. To add

another account, simply go through the above step.

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Selecting Google Drive as the cloud server
(You have to set ON either 2-Step Verification or Allow less secure apps in your Google account Signin & security settings first.)
Tap the Google Drive to select Google Drive as the cloud server.

Tap the

button to login to the Google Drive when setting up your Google Drive

Account for the first time.

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The Google login dialog appears. Enter your account then tap on Next. Enter your password then tap on Next.
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Tap on Allow button to allow the Plustek app to communicate with the Google Drive and the eScan. Note: You may need to swipe up the interface to locate the Allow button.
Tap on Okay, I understand button for the privacy attention dialog.
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Enter the Password if it is necessary. Enter the password in Confirm Password to confirm.
The device allows you to store multiple accounts with selected cloud services. If you are sharing the device, it is recommended that you setup another password to protect your account being intruded by others. The password here, does not have to be identical to your cloud account. You can skip this step, by leaving the ‘optional’ password blank, and tap on OK to continue. (You may setup the password at a later time)
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Tap the

button to select account if you have already

login the Google Drive by eScan. Enter the password you’ve already set in the previous

dialog if it is necessary. Tap the OK button to connect to the cloud server.

Information

For all other cloud services [Evernote, Box], please follow the instructed guides on the touch screen interface.

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Clear All Settings
Tap on Clear All Settings to clear all user data, reset all settings to factory settings which includes email SMTP settings, cloud settings and all the scan settings. Tap the OK button to confirm or tap Cancel to exit this dialog.

Attention

If the Disable USB Storage function is activated from System Settings General Security Mode page, this function will not be available.

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CHAPTER II. SCANNING

PREPARING DOCUMENTS
Proper document preparation prior to the scan can prevent paper feed errors and damages to the scanner.
Checking Document Conditions Loosening Documents

Checking Document Conditions
Make sure the size and ream weight of your documents are acceptable by the scanner. Refer to “Appendix A: Specifications” of this guide for more information.
To scan multiple documents in a batch from the ADF can increase your work efficiency and make large scanning tasks easier. The ADF of this scanner accepts a variety of paper and stationery you may use in your daily work or personal life, such as:
Normal paper whose size and ream weight meet the requirements stated in “Appendix A: Specifications” of this guide.
Notched paper Coated paper (e.g., brochure)

Attention

To prevent paper feeding errors and damages to the ADF unit, strictly follow the instructions below: Remove all small objects e.g., paper clips,
pins, staples or any other fasteners attached, before loading the paper into the ADF. Make sure the paper is completely flat with no creased or curled corners. Avoid scanning documents with pencil lead and newspaper clippings as they will make the ADF exposure glass and the inner ADF dirty. If you have to scan such paper, clean the scanner frequently (refer to “Chapter III. Care and Maintenance” of this guide for more information).

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