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IRIS IRIScan Mouse Executive 2

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IRIS IRIScan Mouse Executive 2

The checks and guides below come from the official manuals for this model.

Software error messages

Messages shown by the scanning software
Text too long for Google translatetranslation text exceeds the character limit
  1. The guide states that this message appears if the text exceeds the character limit.
  2. It specifies neither the limit nor a shortening procedure.
  3. For issues, the guide directs you to the Frequently Asked Questions or Technical Support at the official IRIS support site.

Troubleshooting

Find the problem you are experiencing
The scan window turns yellow or red1 check
Mouse moved too quickly
Slow down the scanning if the scan window turns yellow or red.
The scanned image appears distorted1 check
Distorted scan image
Stop moving the mouse briefly;the image is calibrated automatically.

Guides

Hardware overview

Instructions from the manual
Identify the scanner mouse controls and remove the camera film2 steps
  1. The numbered parts are: 1 left button, 2 wheel, 3 right button, 4 Scan button, 5 scan-surface indicators, 6 laser sensors, 7 scan surface(camera), 8 mouse label.
  2. Remove the film from the scan surface before scanning.

1 installation

Instructions from the manual
Install Cardiris before the scanner application12 steps
  1. This guide describes the Windows 10 software workflow.
  2. Obtain administrator rights before installation.
  3. Go to the official IRIS start page, scroll to IRIScan Mouse 2 Executive, select the version acquired, and choose Getting Started.
  4. Then choose Start now, complete the form and choose Register now.
  5. Select the required operating system, download the software, find the downloaded file and run it.
  6. In the installer, install Cardiris Pro first and follow its prompts.
  7. Return to the menu and install IRIScan Mouse Executive, following the prompts.
  8. Choose Finish.
  9. Unplug the regular mouse, then plug the scanner mouse directly into a free computer USB 2.0-or-higher port.
  10. Its driver installs automatically within a few seconds.
  11. Direct connection avoids performance issues.
  12. Cardiris must be installed before the scanner application; otherwise scans cannot be sent to Cardiris.

Step 1: scan documents

Instructions from the manual
Scan a document and inspect the captured area9 steps
  1. Place the mouse on the document.
  2. Press Scan once to start, and move it over the area to capture.
  3. Press Scan again to stop and open the Edit screen.
  4. To cancel scanning, press Esc on the keyboard.
  5. The view automatically zooms out while scanning.
  6. Use the wheel to zoom in or out to check the result.
  7. Documents up to A3 can be scanned.
  8. After scanning, the captured image is automatically cropped to a rectangle and aligned horizontally to the background.
  9. The scan screen shows 1 remaining scan memory, 2 function description, 3 current scan-area window and4 scan image.

Step 2: edit the scanned documents

Instructions from the manual
Edit the scan and accept or discard it4 steps
  1. In Edit, rotate the result, resize the scan area with the handles, adjust colors, brightness and contrast, and adjust the background.
  2. Choose OK to accept the settings.
  3. To return later, choose Edit in the main screen.
  4. Choosing Cancel discards the scan result from memory.

Step 3: save and share the scanned documents

Instructions from the manual
Choose the text recognition languages4 steps
  1. Before saving, select the correct recognition language.
  2. The default is English; the guide lists recognition in 130 languages.
  3. Choose Options > Settings, then Text Recognition.
  4. Select the required languages; up to 3 can be selected simultaneously.

Save documents in default applications.

Instructions from the manual
Save using the default application4 steps
  1. Double-click the desired output format.
  2. The document opens in that format’s default application.
  3. Save from within that application.
  4. The XLS option uses XML; the result can be saved as.xlsx when convenient.

Save documents as output files.

Instructions from the manual
Save a scan as an output fileView
Choose Save, enter a file name and select the file type:png, jpeg, bmp, pdf, xml, txt or doc. Choose Save again. For tables, the guide recommends.xml.

Drag-and-drop to applications.

Instructions from the manual
Drag a scan to an application or folder3 steps
  1. Choose the desired format and open an application supporting it, such as Word for Doc or Adobe Reader for PDF.
  2. Drag that format icon into the application.
  3. Results may also be dragged directly to the Desktop or file folders.

Copy as image or text.

Instructions from the manual
Copy a scan as an image or textView
Choose Copy, then Copy Image or Copy Text. Open an application supporting images, rich text or both, such as Word, and choose Paste. Copy-and-paste shortcuts may also be used.

Share images via mail, facebook, twitter and flickr

Instructions from the manual
Share a scan using the manual’s legacy sharing workflow7 steps
  1. In this legacy Windows 10 guide, Share sends scans as images.
  2. Choose Share and the required application.
  3. Facebook, Twitter and Flickr sharing require a valid account and internet connection.
  4. Log in when the login window appears.
  5. Flickr does not retain the login even if keep me logged in is selected.
  6. Mail opens the mail client with an image attachment, except that the default Windows 10 mail client does not add the attachment.
  7. After logging into Facebook, drag and drop the image.

Cardiris™

Instructions from the manual
Send a business card to Cardiris7 steps
  1. Cardiris must be installed before the scanner application.
  2. If installed in the wrong order, uninstall IRIScan Mouse, install Cardiris, then reinstall IRIScan Mouse.
  3. Choose Apps > Cardiris.
  4. Cardiris opens with the scan.
  5. Double-click the scanned card, select its country and choose Recognize.
  6. The extracted data fills the corresponding fields.
  7. See the Cardiris Help file for more information.

Evernote

Instructions from the manual
Send a scan to the legacy Evernote application4 steps
  1. In this guide’s legacy integration, install the latest Evernote application on the computer and log into the account.
  2. Choose Apps > Evernote.
  3. The message Evernote - Files synchronized with Evernote appears and the scans are sent.
  4. Text scans store both the recognized text and image.

Dropbox

Instructions from the manual
Send a scan to the legacy Dropbox application4 steps
  1. In this guide’s legacy integration, install Dropbox on the computer and log into the account.
  2. Choose Apps > Dropbox.
  3. The message Dropbox - Files synchronized Dropbox appears.
  4. Scans are sent to the Scanner Mouse folder in Dropbox as.doc text files, .pdf files and.jpg images.

Google translate

Instructions from the manual
Send recognized text to Google Translate5 steps
  1. For this guide’s integration, connect the computer to the internet and choose Apps > Google Translate.
  2. The recognized text is sent to Google Translate.
  3. First select the correct recognition language in IRIScan Mouse as described under Step 3.
  4. The guide reports a Text too long for Google translate message when the character limit is exceeded; it supplies no numeric limit or shortening procedure.
  5. For issues it directs readers to IRIS FAQs or technical support.

Controls and parts

See the manual diagrams 1 diagram
Scanner mouse top and underside with complete leader lines for eight numbered parts.
IRIScan Mouse Executive 2 controls and underside. Remove the film from the camera surface before scanning.

Diagram key

  • 1: Left button.
  • 2: Wheel.
  • 3: Right button.
  • 4: Scan button.
  • 5: Scan surface indicators; both repeated leader lines identify the indicators.
  • 6: Laser sensors; both repeated leader lines identify the sensors.
  • 7: Scan surface (camera). Remove the film before scanning.
  • 8: Mouse label.

Model details

Model and compatibility

Document size
Up to A3,as described in the user guide. [1]
USB connection
Direct connection to a computer USB2.0-or-higher port. [1]

Software version and support

Legacy software
The current manufacturer support page marks IRIScan Mouse as end of life, with no further software updates. [2]
Platform scope
The current manufacturer support page limits macOS compatibility to 10.14 (Mojave). This reference uses the Windows 10 user guide. [2]

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Manuals and sources

  1. IRIS operation manual
  2. IRIS model support and details
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