Connect and Install
Unlock the scanner
Always Unlock
Auto Lock
Plug the USB stick to the computer and
run Install.exe/Plustek BookMaker.dmg
in Windows/Mac folder to install the
scanner.
After the installation is completed, you
can nd the BookMaker icon on the
desktop.
Note:
If you cannot nd the USB stick, you
can nd and download it from:
http://plustek.com/BookMaker/Start
Prepare for Scan Create Document
Make sure the inner book spine is closely leaned on the scanner’s atten edge and
align its starting point at which the “Arrow” sign pointed. Commence to scan by
pressing one of scan buttons on the scanner.
“Color” is recommended for text with graphics (e.g. magazine) or photos
“Gray” (Grayscale) is recommended for documents (e.g. textbook, novel)
“B/W” (Black & White) is recommended for text only (e.g. receipt)
In order to contain and save scanned images, you have to create a document for it.
Choose one of the following methods as below.
[1] Directly click one of the scan buttons on the scanner, then BookMaker will be
brought up onto desktop.
[2] With BookMaker, click one of the scan buttons on the toolbar (upper left).
Note:
By [1] and [2], it will bring up “Create/Select Document” dialog. Please input
document name and click “OK” button.
[3] With BookMaker, click “Create Document” button within eCabinet, input
document name, and then click “Enter” twice or double-click to open it.
Preview, Edit and Export
For each scanned image, you can preview it, zoom in for checking details, and
rotate it, if required, where the scanned images are automatically and virtually saved
within the document folder.
Once all scanned images are well organized, you can export the document as in
PDF (or PDF/A) or “Searchable PDF” le. Otherwise, you can choose “Format” as
in “Original” so that each scanned images shall be exported respectively in BMP or
JPEG. Click “Browse” with “Local Drive” and select the path for saving the le(s),
edit “Document Name”, and the click “Export”.
Note:
“eDoc” is a cloud-based, light-weighted Document Management System developed
and provided by Plustek. With eDoc, you can archive, search and share documents
with team anytime anywhere at ease. Please feel free to contact us for free trial.
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