Ambir nScan 1060 Assembly instructions
nScan
1060
High-Speed ADF Scanner
Installation and Setup Guide
Installation and Setup Guide
Box Contents:
1. Scanner
2. USB Cable
3. AC Adapter
4. Paper Chute
5. Quick Start Guide
6. Cleaning and Replacement Guide
7. Calibration Sheet
8. Cleaning Cloth
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Installation and Set-up:
Visit https://www.ambir.com/1060-setup
Important: Ensure you download the correct drivers for your scanner model.
3. 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
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1. Plug the AC adapter into the scanner’s power receptor.
2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a standard AC power outlet.
3. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the scanner.
4. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
5. Switch the scanner ON pressing the power button on the front of the scanner.
6. When number 1 is displayed you are ready to start scanning.
Loading Documents
7. 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.
8. 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.
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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 paper before loading the ADF.
Ensure 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.
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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.
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.
AmbirScan 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, JPG, TIF, BMP and PNG files
Setting different imaging parameters (color mode, resolution, page size, etc.)
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Note:
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
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.
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Follow the steps below to edit the button settings:
1. 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.
3. Select the desired button function from the Button Template dropdown.
23. Modify destination and scanning settings as required and click OK.
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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 the 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.
28. Click Start to begin the calibration process.
click OK and then click Finish.
Cleaning the ADF
Use the following cleaning materials to clean the scanner:
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 then entire roller is cleaned.
Cleaning the Pad Module:
Wipe the Pad Module from top to bottom (in the direction of arrow shown in below picture). Be careful
not to damage the pick springs of the pad.
Wait for cleaned areas to dry completely.
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