Ambir nScan 1060 High-Speed ADF Scanner Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Ambir
Table of Contents
- Box Contents:
- Installation and Set-up:
- Scanning with a PC:
- Configuring Button Settings
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
- Replace the Pad Module
- Replace Roller
- Checking the Roller Count Utility
- Clearing Paper Jams
- Scanner Connection Status
- Status LED
- Warranty
- Need help?
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
nScan 1060
High-Speed ADF Scanner
Installation and Setup Guide
Installation and Setup Guide
Box Contents:
- Scanner
- USB Cable
- AC Adapter
- Paper Chute
- Quick Start Guide
- Cleaning and Replacement Guide
- Calibration Sheet
- Cleaning Cloth
Installation and Set-up:
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Download software and drivers
visit https://www.ambir.com/1060-setup
and download the scanner software and drivers.
Important: Ensure you download the correct drivers for your scanner model. -
Install the software and drivers
Install the downloaded software and drivers before you connect the scanner. -
Attaching the Paper Chute
Open the scanner door and snap the paper chute into the holes in the bottom of the ADF.
1. Connecting the scanner to the computer -
Plug the AC adapter into the scanner’s power receptor.
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Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a standard AC power outlet.
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Plug the square end of the included USB cable into the USB port at the rear of the scanner.
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Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.
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Switch the scanner by pressing the power button on the front of the scanner.
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When number 1 is displayed you are ready to start scanning.
Loading Documents -
Load documents in the center of the ADF headfirst and face down. Ensure that the documents are loaded all the way in and touch the bottom of the ADF feeder.
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If needed, pull out the Paper Chute Extension and install the Stacker Tray by snapping the tray guide pins into the holes in the bottom of the ADF.
3. Adjust the Paper Width Sliders so they are gently touching both sides of
the document in the feeder.
Important: Do not adjust the Paper Width Sliders by pushing the spring-
loaded paper guides. You must adjust the Paper Width Sliders by pushing the
lower portion of the guides as shown below.
Note: Load business cards, ID Cards, Drivers Licenses, and Plastic cards
horizontally (landscape orientation) in the center of the ADF and adjust the
Paper Width Sliders
so they gently touch both sides of the cards.
Important:
- Remove all paper clips, staples, and other fasteners from the paper before loading the ADF.
- Ensure the paper is flat with no curled corners.
- Do not scan paper with ripped or torn edges.
- Do not load more than 100 sheets of 18 lb. paper at one time.
- Do not scan paper smaller than 2.5” x 2”.
- Do not load more than 20 business cards at one time.
Scanning with a PC:
There are three different ways to operate the scanner on a PC:
9. Using the TWAIN interface and any TWAIN-compliant scanning application.
10. Using the buttons on the scanner front panel and AmbirScan ADF.
11. Scanning from AmbirScan ADF’s Execute menu.
Scanning using TWAIN
The procedure for your scanning program may be slightly different but similar
to the steps listed below.
12. Select the correct scan source by going to File> Select Source and
selecting the Ambir ImageScan Pro scanner from the list of sources.
13. Load paper into the ADF.
14. Start a scan by clicking on the Scan button in your application or select
File> Acquire.
Note: Contact your scanning software vendor (or Ambir Technical Support if
you cannot contact your scanning software vendor) for assistance if necessary.
Scanning using the scanner buttons and AmbirScan ADF
Completing scanning projects using the scanner buttons is easy and convenient.
Simply load the documents into the ADF, select a task number, and press Scan
on the scanner.
American ADF offers you quick access to the most frequently-used scanning
functions. It is especially useful when you need to repeatedly scan with the
same settings and send scans to the same destination.
The scan buttons can be used for the following tasks:
- Scan to folder or network share
- Scan to email
- Scan to printer
- Scan to FTP
- Create PDF, PG, TIF, BMP, and PNG files
- Setting different imaging parameters (color mode, resolution, page size, etc.)
Scanning using the buttons on the scanner:
15. Load the documents or cards into the scanner (refer to the Loading
Documents section above for document and card loading instructions).
16. Check current button settings by viewing the sticker on the scanner or
the AmbirScan Button Configuration screen. You can modify settings to meet
your requirements (refer to Configuring Button Settings below for more
information).
17. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired task.
18. Press the Scan button.
The documents are scanned and saved as specified by the button configuration.
Scanning from the AmbirScan ADF Execute Menu You can also use AmbirScan ADF’s
Execute menu to perform the same scanning tasks as the scanner buttons.
19. Load the documents or cards into the scanner.
20. Check current button settings by viewing the memo sticker or the
AmbirScan ADF Button Configuration screen. You can modify the settings to meet
your requirements.
21. Right-click the icon in the Windows system tray, and then choose Execute.
22. Click the desired button function in the pop-up menu to start the scan.
The documents are scanned and saved as specified by the button configuration.
Configuring Button Settings
Each icon on the left side of the Button Configuration window represents a
scanning task and the number underneath correspond to the number displayed
on the scanner front panel.
Nine frequently-used scanning tasks are pre-configured for your convenience.
You can customize these settings as needed.
Follow the steps below to edit the button settings:
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Open the Button Configuration window by using one of the following methods:
Double-click the icon in the Windows system tray. Or Right-click the icon in the Windows system tray, and then choose Button Configuration in the pop-up menu that opens. -
select a task number by clicking on an icon in the sett column.
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Select the desired button function from the Button Template dropdown. 23. Modify destination and scanning settings as required and click OK.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
Calibration with a PC
Calibrate the scanner when colors appear in areas that should be white, or
colors of the scanned image and the original vary, or degraded image quality.
Calibration allows you to compensate for normal variations that can occur in
the optical components over time.
Note: If you lose the calibration sheet or the calibration sheet is
damaged, contact Ambir support.
24. Use the included calibration sheet to calibrate the scanner. The
calibration sheet is marked with arrows on the long edges and is specifically
designed for calibrating your scanner.
25. Insert the special calibration sheet into the ADF, with one of the arrows
pointing into the ADF.
26. Click Start > All Programs > Ambir ImageScan Pro scanner > Calibration
Wizard.
27. Click Next from the Calibration Wizard that pops up, then click Calibrate
Now.
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complete, click OK and then click Finish. Cleaning the ADF Use the following
cleaning materials to clean the scanner:
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• Non-abrasive cleaning fluid: Isopropyl rubbing alcohol (95%)
Important: Do not use water to clean the ADF.
29. Open the ADF cover by pulling the cover lever.
30. Gently wipe the following areas with the cloth dampened with cleaner. Be
careful
NOT to scratch their surfaces.
Cleaning the Feed Roller:
Wipe the Feed Roller from side to side and then rotate it. Repeat until the
entire roller is cleaned.
Cleaning the Pad Module:
Wipe the Pad Module from top to bottom (in the direction of the arrow shown in
the below picture). Be careful not to damage the pick springs of the pad. Wait
for cleaned areas to dry completely.
3. Close the ADF cover by pushing it back down until it snaps into place.
Replace the Pad Module
The approximate use of the pad module is 20,000 scans. A replacement pad module is provided and should be saved. Additional pads are available for purchase at www.ambir.com/support/imagescan- pro-800-setup
- Open the ADF cover by pulling the cover open lever.
- Remove the pad module by pinching both sides of the pad module and pulling it out.
- Install the new pad module by inserting the tabs on the module onto their slots on the scanner.
- Close the ADF cover by pushing it back down until it snaps back into place.
Replace Roller
The approximate use of the roller is 100,000 scans. To replace the roller, do
the following: PLEASE
NOTE: Replacement rollers are available for purchase at
www.ambir.com/support/imagescan-pro-800-setup
31. Open the ADF cover by pulling the cover open lever.
32. Remove the pad module by pinching both sides of the pad module and
pulling it out.
33. Install the new pad module by inserting the tabs on the module onto their
slots on the scanner.
34. Close the ADF cover by pushing it back down until it snaps back into
place.
Checking the Roller Count Utility
To access the Roller Count Utility on the scanner, do the following:
- Right click on the ADF icon in the system tray
- Click Scanner Utility
- Once open, click the Counter Utility tab
Clearing Paper Jams
If a paper jam occurs, do the following:
35. Remove any unjammed documents in the ADF.
36. Open the ADF cover by pulling the cover open lever.
37. Remove the jammed documents from the ADF. Try to avoid creasing or
wrinkling the documents.
38. Close the ADF cover by pushing it back down until it snaps back into
place.
Scanner Connection Status
The icon, located on the Windows system tray, indicates if the scanner software is launched and the scanner and computer are communicating with each other. The LED on the scanner also provides information on the connection status.
Appearance | Status |
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| AmbirScan ADF is launched, the scanner is
connected and ready to scan images.
| The scanner is not connected with the computer, or scanner power is off,
or the scanner is in standby mode (press any button on the scanner or load a
document in the feeder to exit standby mode).
No Display| AmbirScan ADF is not running. The scanner may or may not
be connected to the computer. Start AmbirScan ADF by clicking on Start > All
rograms> Ambir ImageScan Pro> AmbirScan ADF
Status LED
The front panel LED indicates the scanner status.
Light | Status |
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Blue | The scanner is turned on, ready to scan images. |
Orange | The scanner is in standby mode (sleep mode). The default timeout is 10 |
minutes. The timeout can be changed or disabled by clicking Start> All
Programs> ImageScan Pro> Scanner Utility
Off| The scanner is off, either because the power is not turned on, or because
the AC adapter is not properly plugged into an AC power outlet.
Warranty
The standard warranty period for this scanner is two years. A one-year
warranty extension is available for purchase, thus bringing the total warranty
period to three years.
Visitwww.ambir.com/support/imagescan-
pro-800-setup for more
information.
Need help?
We are pleased to provide comprehensive U.S.-based phone and online chat
support as a resource to serve our customers.
Go to www.ambir.com/support to chat with us
online or call us @ 630-530-5400 option
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