Plustek ePhoto Scanner User's Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the world of Plustek scanners – the ultimate in computer imaging. Your new scanner will improve the professionalism of your day-to-day computing tasks by allowing you to input images into your computer system.

Like all of Plustek's products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by Plustek's reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.

Thank you for choosing Plustek as your scanner supplier. We hope you will continue to turn to Plustek 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. This guide assumes the user is familiar with Microsoft Windows. If this is not the case, Plustek suggests you learn more about Microsoft Windows by referring to your Microsoft Windows manual before using your scanner.

The Introduction section of this manual describes the box contents and minimum computer requirements to use this scanner. 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 Plustek's customer service directly.

Chapter I. Installing the Scanner describes how to install scanner's software and connect the scanner to your computer.

Chapter II. Operating the Scanner describes how to operate the scanner.

Chapter III. Care and Maintenance describes how to maintain and clean your scanner.

Appendix A: Specifications contains the Specifications of the scanner you purchased.

Appendix B: ePhoto Hotkeys contains general shortcuts information in the ePhoto program.

Appendix C: Customer Service and Warranty contains Plustek's limited warranty agreement and FCC statement concerning the product.

A Note about Icons

This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special attention.

Safety Precautions

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, Plustek recommends the following procedure:
   1. Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions.
   2. Wait for 1-2 hours before removing this device from the bag.
2. Do use the power adapter and USB cable provided with the scanner. Use of other power adapter and cables 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.
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 as it is fragile and could break.
8. Before installing the device drivers, please disconnect all other imaging devices (other scanners, printers, digital cameras, web cameras) from the PC.
9. Save the Setup/Application DVD. You may need to reinstall the driver and software in the future. Save the Calibration Sheet in case you need to calibrate the scanner in the future.

System Requirements

Windows

• 2 GHz CPU or above
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB RAM recommended)
• 10 GB Free Hard Disk Space
• DVD Drive or Internet Connection
• USB Port
• Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (Specifications are subject to change without notification, for more information please check Plustek's official website.)

Macintosh

• 2 GHz CPU or above (INTEL based CPU, NO PowerPC)
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB RAM recommended)
• 10 GB Free Hard Disk Space
• DVD Drive or Internet Connection
• USB Port
• Mac OS X 10.8.x, 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.11.x, 10.12.x, 10.13.x, 10.14.x, 10.15.x (Specifications are subject to change without notification, for more information please check Plustek's official website.)

Higher requirements might be needed when you scan or edit a large quantity of image data. The system requirements here are only a guideline, as in general the better the computer (motherboard, processor, hard disk, RAM, video graphic card), the better the results.

Box Contents

The following items are included in the box:

• 1. Scanner
• 2. Calibration Sheet
• 3. USB Cable
• 4. Power Adapter
• 5. Quick Guide
• 6. Plustek Setup / Application DVD-ROM
• 7. Cleansing Cloth

Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future. Box contents may change at any time without prior notice.

Scanner Overview

The scanner has the following features:

1. Calibration Alignment Mark: Always align the edges of the calibration sheet to both calibration alignment marks.
2. Maximum Scan Area Mark: Please place the edges of your photo / document between both maximum scan area marks.
3. Page Feed Slot: Feed the photo / document into the scanner from this slot. You can feel the photo / document being grabbed by the scanner.
4. Scan Alignment Mark: Always align the center of your photo / document edge to this alignment mark.
5. LED Indicator: It indicates the scanner's current status.
6. USB Port: It connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included USB cable.
7. Power Receptor: It connects the scanner to a standard AC power outlet by the included power adapter.
8. Power switch: Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF.
9. Hand Holder: It is ergonomically designed for you to carry the scanner with ease.
10. Kensington Security Slot: Used for attaching lock-and-cable apparatuses to prevent device theft.

LED Indicator

The LED indicates different scanner status.

Power Save

To save power consumption, the scanner light source always automatically turns itself off after the scanning process is finished.

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.

Before installing the scanner, please remember to do the followings:

1. Tear off the stickers on both sides of the scanner.
2. Open the cover of the scanner, then tear off the stickers and the protective EPE strip inside the scanner.

Installing and Setting up the Scanner

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

Windows Installation

1. Insert the Setup/Application DVD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your DVD-ROM drive.
2. Click [Run install.exe] in the [AutoPlay] window. If the installation does not start automatically, browse your DVD-ROM drive and manually run the [install.exe] file. Click on the [Yes] button if the [User Account Control] dialog pops up.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all software that your new USB scanner requires.
4. Plug the power adapter into the scanner's power receptor. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a standard AC power outlet. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the scanner. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of your computer. Switch the scanner power on. When the scanner is detected by the operation system, the connection is completed.
5. After the software is installed, you will be prompted to perform the scanner calibration. Insert the special calibration sheet, included with the scanner, face down into the page feed of the scanner. Align the calibration sheet to the calibration alignment mark on the scanner. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the scanner calibration. Save the Calibration Sheet in case you need to calibrate the scanner in the future. If you are not prompted to perform the scanner calibration, please skip to procedure 6.
6. After the software is installed, close all open applications and click on the [Finish] button to restart your computer.

Mac OS X Installation

1. Insert the Setup/Application DVD-ROM, included with your scanner, into your DVD-ROM drive and a [Plustek Scanner] icon will show on the desktop of your Mac OS X. Double-click on the icon, and a window will pop up displaying the file folder.
2. Double-click on the app file, and the Scanner Installer will start to guide you through the installation. Follow the on-screen guide in the installer window.

Update the Latest Driver (Only for Z300)

Do one of the following to check and download the latest driver:

• Please visit Plustek's official website http://www.plustek.com, and go to ePhoto product page to check if there is any update.
• Click the ? button in the toolbar of the ePhoto interface, select Preference to open the Preference dialog.

Click the Check for Updates button to check if there is any update.

If you have already installed the ePhoto software, please uninstall the current version before updating the latest driver.

If you have not installed the ePhoto software yet, simply unzip the downloaded installer, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Chapter II. Operating the Scanner

Your scanner accepts photos and documents. However, some software programs have limitations as to the information they can handle. The capacity of the computer's memory and free space on your hard drive can also limit the physical size of the photo / document that you scan.

Your scanner comes with the advanced and feature rich scanning application Plustek ePhoto. This stand alone program allows you to perform advanced scanning features.

Step 1. Turn on Your Scanner

Please make sure the scanner's USB and power cables are properly connected and that the scanner is turned on. The LED will turn on to indicate that the device is powered on.

Step 2. Launch Plustek ePhoto

Launch Plustek ePhoto using the Plustek ePhoto shortcut on your Desktop. Adjust the scan settings. Click the ? button within the Plustek ePhoto window for more information about the settings.

Step 3. Scan

Insert the photo / document face down into the scanner. Always align the center of your photo / document edge to this alignment mark. Please place the edges of your photo / document between both maximum scan area marks. The scanning starts immediately. The scanned images are displayed in Plustek ePhoto, and you may perform the image editing tasks. To scan more photos or documents, please wait until the blue light LED stop blinking, and then place another photo / document into the scanner to continue the scanning.

Chapter III. Care and Maintenance

Your scanner is designed to be maintenance-free. However, constant care and maintenance can keep your scanner working smoothly.

Cleaning the Scanner

Paper powder, dust, ink and toner from paper being scanned may make the inner scanner dirty, which leads to poor image quality or document-feeding errors. How often to clean your scanner depends on the type of paper and number of pages being scanned.

Perform the following procedures to clean the scanner. Gently wipe locations described herein. Do not rub too hard.

! Warning: Before cleaning the scanner, turn off the scanner and disconnect the scanner's power cable and USB cable, and then wait a few minutes for the glass and/or the inner scanner to cool to ambient temperature.

Wash your hands with soap and water after cleaning the scanner.

Cleaning Materials

• soft, dry, lint-free cloth (or a cotton swab)
• non-abrasive cleaner—Isopropyl alcohol (95%). DO NOT use water.
• Alternatively you can use glass cleaner or neutral detergent for windows cleaning to clean the scanner glass.

! Attention: However, DO NOT use either of them to clean the feed roller. Use of other cleaning materials could damage your scanner.

Cleaning the Scanner

1. Open the scanner cover gently.
2. Gently wipe the following areas with the cloth dampened with the cleaner. Be careful NOT to scratch their surfaces.

Clean Feed Roller:

Wipe the Feed Roller from side to side and then rotate it. Repeat this until its entire surface is cleaned.

Clean Scanner Glass:

! Attention: Do not spray cleaner directly onto the scanner glass. Excess liquid residue may fog or damage the scanner.

3. Wait for cleaned areas to dry completely.
4. Close the cover by pushing it back down until it snaps back into place.

Calibrating the Scanner

Calibrate the scanner if colors appear in areas that should be white, or colors of the scanned image and the original vary a lot. This allows you to adjust and compensate for variations that can occur in the optical component over time by its nature.

The following describes how to calibrate the scanner:

1. Click the ? button in the toolbar of the ePhoto interface, select Calibration to open the Calibration dialog.
2. Insert the special calibration sheet face down into the page feed slot of the scanner. Align the calibration sheet to the calibration alignment mark on the scanner.

! Attention: Please insert the special calibration sheet included with the scanner. Save the Calibration Sheet in case you need to calibrate the scanner in the future.

3. Click on the Start button to begin the calibration process.
4. The scanner pulls the calibration sheet through the scanner, which completes this scanner calibration. After the calibration is complete, click OK.

Usage & Maintenance Tips

i Information: To keep your scanner working smoothly, take a moment to review the following maintenance tips.

• Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment. When it is not in use, keep the scanner covered. Dust particles and other foreign objects may damage the unit.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock and opening your scanner will void your warranty.
• Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal components.
• Your scanner operates best in temperatures between 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F).

Appendix A: Specifications

ePhoto Z300

ePhoto Z600

Hardware specifications may change at any time without prior notice.

Appendix B: ePhoto Hotkeys

For Windows OS

Keyboard Shortcuts

The following table contains general keyboard shortcuts in the Scan screen.

The following table contains general keyboard shortcuts in the Edit screen.

Mouse Control

For Mac OS

Keyboard Shortcuts

The following table contains general keyboard shortcuts in the Scan screen.

The following table contains general keyboard shortcuts in the Edit screen.

Mouse Control

Appendix C: Customer Service and Warranty

Please visit Plustek's website www.plustek.com for more customer service information. To avoid delays, please have the following information available:

• Scanner name and model number
• Scanner serial number
• Scanner DVD version and part number
• A detailed description of the problem
• Your computer manufacturer and its model number
• The speed of your CPU
• Your current operating system and BIOS (optional)
• Name of software package(s), version or release number and manufacturer of the software
• Other USB devices installed

Service & Support Information (For EU country only)

Where appropriate, the period of availability of spare parts and the possibilities of upgrading products information. Please ask local distributors and suppliers for spare parts information and product upgrade information.

Information requested by relevant Implementing Measure. Please ask local distributors and suppliers for the related information of Implementing Measure test report.

Do not dispose anything of products before you ask local distributors and suppliers to get correct information for decreases of environmental impact with right methods and procedures.

If you want to dispose the product and/or an accessory, please ask local distributors and suppliers to get the contact information of nearest disposal manufactures.

If you have any maintenance inquiry, please ask local distributors and suppliers to get the contact information of nearest maintenance center in order to extend the product usage life time.

If you want to maintain and clearance the product, please ask local distributors and suppliers to get the right information of nearest stores.

Statement of Limited Warranty

This Statement of Limited Warranty applies only to the options you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from an authorized reseller.

The manufacturer warranty includes all parts and labor, and is not valid without the receipt of original purchase. To obtain warranty service, you may contact the authorized dealer or distributor, or visit Plustek's website to check out the available service information, or send a request via E-mail for further help.

If you transfer this product to another user, warranty service is available to that user for the remainder of the warranty period. You should give your proof of purchase and this statement to that user.

Plustek warrants that this machine will be in good working order and will conform to its functional descriptions in the documentation provided. Upon provision of proof of purchase, replacement parts assume the remaining warranty of the parts they replace.

Before presenting this product for warranty service, you must remove all programmes, data and removable storage media. Products returned without guides and software will be replaced without guides and software.

This Limited Warranty service does not provide for carry-in exchange when the problem results from accident, disaster, vandalism, misuse, abuse, unsuitable environment, programme modification, another machine or non-vendor modification for this product.

If this product is an optional feature, this Limited Warranty applies only when the feature is used in a machine for which it was designed.

If you have any questions about your Limited Warranty, contact the approved retailer from whom you bought the product or the manufacturer.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HOWEVER, SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO OTHER WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply.

Under no circumstances is Plustek liable for any of the following:

• Third party claims against you for losses or damages.
• Loss of, or damage to, your records or data; or
• Economic consequential damages (including lost profits or savings) or incidental damages, even if Plustek is informed of their possibility.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

To obtain the warranty service, you may:

• contact the authorized dealer or distributor.
• visit Plustek's website to check out the up-to-date service.
• send a request via E-mail for further help.

FCC Radio Frequency Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected.
• Shielded interconnect cables and shielded power cord which are supplied with this equipment must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help if the conditions persist.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or authorized service center could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

ePhoto Online Help

The ePhoto software provides online help for various functions:

• Toolbar
• The Scan Screen
• The Edit Screen
• Scan Images

ePhoto: Table of Contents

Part I Introduction

Part II User Interface Overview

1. Toolbar
2. Cabinet
3. The Scan Screen
4. The Edit Screen
   • Adjust (For images and documents)
   • Adjust (For images)
   • Adjust (For documents)

Part III Working with this program

1. Scan Images

Introduction

This program is a specialized image scanning program that allows you to conveniently scan and edit photos and documents, and automatically save their electronic files in the designated folder. This program, seamlessly integrating the operation of your scanner with your computer, provides a quick and convenient way to perform various functions.

This help file will familiarize you with the program's user interface and related functions. Plustek will also walk you through practical applications to your daily work step by step. The programs included on the Setup/Application CD must be installed on your computer in order for the scanner functions in this program to work properly.

This help assumes the user is familiar with Microsoft Windows / Mac OS. If this is not the case, Plustek suggests you learn more about Microsoft Windows / Mac OS by referring to your Microsoft Windows / Mac OS manual before using your scanner. The screen shots in this online help were made with Windows 7. If you are using Mac OS, your screen will look somewhat different but functions the same.

User Interface Overview

The user interface contains the following components:

• The Scan screen: The Scan screen is where you set your scanning parameters. You may select one or multiple images to edit, share or delete.
• The Edit screen: The Edit screen is where you can apply various filter effects and make more detailed adjustments to your images.

To launch the program, you can do one of the following:

For Windows OS:

1. Click on the Plustek ePhoto shortcut from the Windows Start menu > All Programs > Your Scanner Model Name folder. (For Windows 8.1 users: Point your mouse cursor to the upper or lower right corner of your screen to open the Charm bar. Click on the Start charm, then click on the downwards arrow button in the lower left corner of the screen. The Apps screen will be shown. Move your cursor to the right edge of the screen to scroll right until you find Your Scanner Model Name, and then click on Plustek ePhoto.)
2. Double-click the Plustek ePhoto icon on the desktop.

For Mac OS:

1. Double-click the icon in Finder > Applications > Plustek > Your scanner model name.
2. Click the icon in the Dock.

To close the program, please click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program window. Right-click the Plustek ePhoto icon in the system tray, and select Exit from the pop-up menu to exit the program.

2.1 Toolbar

The Toolbar features frequently-needed functions to make working with this program faster and easier.

The following toolbar buttons are available.

4 Toolbar Functions

• Click on the ? button to open a context menu with the following items:
  • Preference: Select this item to open the Preference dialog.
  • Start application when I start Windows: Activate this checkbox to start the ePhoto program automatically when you boot the Windows computer.
  • Scan and save directly to: Activate this checkbox to scan and save the images directly to the specific folder without opening the program window. Click on the Browse button [...] and use the dialog to select the folder where you wish to store your scanned images. For example, the default saving path in Windows 7 is Users > Public > Public Pictures > Plustek Photo.
  • Auto Update: Activate this checkbox and select a value from the drop-down list to set how often this program should automatically check for updates. Click the Check for Updates button to check if there is any update. (This function may or may not be available depending on the scanner model you purchase.)
  • JPEG Quality: Adjust the quality settings of JPEG file format.
  • ICC Profile: Activate this checkbox and select a profile from the drop-down list to set device output color standard.
  • Calibration: Select this item to open the calibration dialog. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the scanner calibration. Save the Calibration Sheet in case you need to calibrate the scanner in the future.
  • About: Select this item to open the program information dialog.
  • Go to website: Click this button to launch the Plustek website in your default web browser.
  • Help: Select this item to launch the on-line help file.
• Click on the ⚙️ button to open a Settings dialog. You may adjust settings in this dialog.
  • Color: Select a desired color mode from the drop-down list.
  • Resolution: Select a desired resolution from the drop-down list. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the scan and the resulting file will be.
  • File name: Enter the desired file name into the field. The default uses your computer's date and time.
  • OCR Language: Select a desired OCR language from the drop-down list.
  • Scan as: Select a desired scan type from the drop-down list.
  • Auto Crop & Auto Deskew: Tick this check box to have ePhoto automatically identify the dimensions of the image you scanned and straighten the skewed image after auto crop is done. The crop shape will be a square or rectangle and it will not trace the edges of oddly-shaped images.
  • Apply Quick Fix: Tick this check box to apply quick fix function, optimize the scanned images.
• Click on this button _ to minimize this program to the task bar.
• Click on this button ☐ to enlarge this program to the full screen.
• Click on this button X to close this program.

2.2 Cabinet

Click on the Cabinet button to display the setting panel, you may add folders, find the recent folders and quick search for the desired folders. You may also create your own slideshow here. Click on the Cabinet button again to close the setting panel.

• Go back: Click on this button to go back to the previous folder.
• Go forward: Click on this button to go forward to the next folder.
• New folder: Click on this button to add new folder. You may name the folder in the blank. You may sort your scanned images by drag and drop to the desired folders here.
• Recent folders: Click on this button to display recently visited folders.
• Quick search: Click on this button to quick search the desired folders.
• Slideshow: Click on this button to popup the Slideshow dialog. You will be prompted to download the FFMpeg program.

2.3 The Scan Screen

Insert the photo / document face down into the scanner. Always align the center of your photo / document edge to this alignment mark. Please place the edges of your photo / document between both maximum scan area marks. The scanning starts immediately. The scanned images are displayed in Plustek ePhoto, and you may perform the image editing tasks. The maximum scan images at a time for Windows OS is 50, and that for Mac OS is 60.

• Save: Click on this button to save images.
• Add existing photos: Click on this button to import existing images to the ePhoto.
• File output: Click on this button to output the selected images to the desired destinations. You may share the images to the most popular social media or cloud services, print the images by connected printer, or send the images by email.
• Delete: Click on this button to delete the selected images.
• 45° Rotate counterclockwise: Click on this button to rotate the selected images in a counterclockwise direction.
• 90° Rotate clockwise: Click on this button to rotate the selected images in a clockwise direction.
• File format: Click on this button to save the images in other file format. Select the desired format from the dropdown list.
• Sequence: Click on this button to arrange the scanned images in ascending order or in descending order.
• Full screen view: Click this button to switch to the full screen display mode.
• Zoom out: Click this button to shrink the thumbnail of the scanned images.
• Zoom in: Click this button to enlarge the thumbnail of the scanned images.

2.4 The Edit Screen

Double click on the selected images bring you to the Edit screen.

The Edit screen is where you can apply various filter effects and make more detailed adjustments to your images. To help you visualize the effects and adjustments, you can switch to "Dual-view" mode. All changes can be undone and redone step by step and you can also reset the image back to its original state.

• Back: Click on this button to bring you back to the Scan screen.
• File output: Click on this button to output the selected images to the desired destinations. You may share the images to the most popular social media or cloud services, print the images by connected printer, or send the images by email.
• Delete: Click on this button to delete the selected images.
• 45° Rotate counterclockwise: Click on this button to rotate the selected images in a counterclockwise direction.
• 90° Rotate clockwise: Click on this button to rotate the selected images in a clockwise direction.
• Reset: Click on this button to reset the selected images to their original state.
• Undo: Click on this button to undo the last effect or adjustment.
• Redo: Click on this button to redo the last effect or adjustment.
• Dual-view: Click on this button to switch to the dual-view mode.
• Scale to fit: Click on this button to view the scanned image in fit window size.
• Zoom out: Click this button to zoom out of the currently selected image. You can also use mouse wheel down to perform the same action.
• Zoom in: Click this button to zoom in on the currently selected image. You can also use mouse wheel up to perform the same action.

2.4.1 Adjust (For images and documents)

Click on the tab to view all available adjustments you can apply to your images and documents. Click on any adjustment to apply it to the currently selected image. If the adjustment has sub-items you can select, it will be expanded when you click on it. Select the desired adjustments and click on the Apply button to apply the adjustment or click on the Cancel button to close the adjustment sub-items.

• Quick Fixes: You may click on Exposure button to get auto exposure image, click on White Balance button to perform auto white balance, or click on Optimization button to see the optimized result of the selected image.
• Photo Restoration: You may click on Auto Correction button to see the auto correction result, click on Auto Contrast button to perform auto contrast, or click on Auto Color button to get auto color image.
• Rotate: You may click on the desired rotation method here.
• Crop: You may click on the desired cropping ratio here.
• Arbitrary: You may adjust the image angle if necessary.

2.4.2 Adjust (For images)

• Resize: Enter the desired Width, Height and Resolution to resize the scanned image.
• Border: Select to set the border inward or outward, configure the Thickness and/or Round Corner values, and select the border color.
• Auto Descreen: You may click on General, Newspaper or Magazine button to see the respective result.
• Advanced: You may adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, Hue and Gamma of the scanned image.
• Collage: You may create your own collage photo here. Select the desired images value and the collage layout. Then adjust the Scale of the images, and configure the border Thickness, Round Corner and Color.
• Merge: Select the desired layout to merge your images.
• Effects: Click on any category title to expand that category's list. Use your mouse wheel to scroll through the list of available effects, then select a desired effect with a mouse click. The selected effect will be laid over your images to better visualize the effect for you.

2.4.3 Adjust (For documents)

• Foreground Boldness: You may enhance characters of the scanned image by adjusting the foreground boldness.
• Background: You may select to perform Background fill or Edge fill with the background color or your selected color.
• Remove Dots: You may adjust the strength of Remove Dots.
• Remove Punch Hole: You may select to fill the punch holes with background color or your selected color.
• Density: You may adjust the strength of Density to improve the visual appearance of the scanned image.

3 Working with this program

This section covers the most frequent how-tos you may want to know with this program. Plustek will walk you through these practical applications step by step.

• Scan Images: Scan and save one or more images without processing them. The scanned images will be saved in the file format and folder of your choice.

3.1 Scan Images

Follow the steps described below:

To launch the program, you can do one of the following:

For Windows OS:

• Click on the Plustek ePhoto shortcut from the Windows Start menu > All Programs > Your Scanner Model Name folder. (For Windows 8.1 users: Point your mouse cursor to the upper or lower right corner of your screen to open the Charm bar. Click on the Start charm, then click on the downwards arrow button in the lower left corner of the screen. The Apps screen will be shown. Move your cursor to the right edge of the screen to scroll right until you find Your Scanner Model Name, and then click on Plustek ePhoto.)
• Double-click the Plustek ePhoto icon on the desktop.

For Mac OS:

• Double-click the icon in Finder > Applications > Plustek > Your scanner model name.
• Click the icon in the Dock.

You will be greeted by the Scan screen. If it is necessary, adjust the scan settings by clicking the Setting button in the toolbar.

Insert the photo / document face down into the scanner. Always align the center of your photo / document edge to this alignment mark. Please place the edges of your photo / document between both maximum scan area marks. The scanning starts immediately.

The scanned images are displayed in Plustek ePhoto, and you may perform the image editing tasks.

Click on the Save button, your images are already saved and can be found in the folder you set under Scan and save directly to in the Preference dialog.

You may select one or multiple images to delete, rotate or share at the same time. Simply click an image to select the desired image. Selected images will be highlighted with a blue rectangle around the images. Double click on the selected images bring you to the Edit screen, you may apply various filter effects and make more detailed adjustments to your images.