Thank you for purchasing the fi-5900C Duplex Color
Scanner.
This document describes how to use fi-5900C and basic
operation methods. Before you start using fi-5900C be
sure to thoroughly read this manual to ensure correct
use.
The "Operator’s Guide" stored on the Setup CD-ROM
provides useful and detailed information on Operations
when you would like to use advanced features, Daily
Care for maintenance of the scanner, and Replacing
Consumables to maintain conditions for smooth scanning. Please also read the Operator’s Guide for further
information.
■ Regulatory Information
FCC declaration
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
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
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 into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
located.
•Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician.
FCC warning: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTICE
•The use of a shielded interface cable
is required to comply with the Class B
limits of Part 15 of FCC rules. The
length of the SCSI interface cable
must be 1.5 meters (5 feet) or less..
•The length of the AC cable must be 3
meters (10 feet) or less.
Canadian DOC Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B
limit for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de
parasites radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe
B et prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique dictées par le Ministère des
Communications du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Bescheimigung des Herstellers /
Importeurs
Für den fi-5900C wird folgendes bescheinigt:
•In Übereinsstimmung mit den Bestimmungen
der EN45014(CE) funkentstört
•Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung
3.GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt
70 dB (A) oder weniger, gemäß EN ISO 7779.
International ENERGY STAR® Program
As an ENERGY STAR®
Partner, PFU LIMITED
has determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
The International
ENERGY STAR
Equipment Program is an international program
that promotes energy saving through the
penetration of energy efficient computers and
other office equipment. The program backs the
development and dissemination of products with
functions that effectively reduce energy
®
®
Office
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consumption. It is an open system in which
business proprietors can participate voluntarily.
The targeted products are office equipment such
as computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles,
copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices.
Their standards and logos are uniform among
participating nations.
■ Note, Liability
READ ALL OF THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. IF THIS
PRODUCT IS NOT USED CORRECTLY,
UNEXPECTED INJURY MAY BE CAUSED TO
USERS OR BYSTANDERS.
About the use of mercury
Lamp(s) inside this product contain
g
H
To avoid unexpected injuries;
•Do not put the substance contained in the lamp
in your mouth as it has mercury.
•Do not breathe the chemical liquid contained in
the scanner lamps.
•Do not incinerate, crush, or shred the lamps or
scanner parts.
mercury and must be recycled or
disposed of according to local, state, or
federal laws.
Also, keep this manual in a safe place so that it
can be easily referred to during use of this
product.
While all efforts have been made to ensure the
accuracy of all information in this manual, PFU
assumes no liability to any party for any damage
caused by errors or omissions or by statements of
any kind in this manual, its updates or
supplements, whether such errors are omissions or
statements resulting from negligence, accidents,
or any other cause. PFU further assumes no
liability arising from the application or use of any
product or system described herein; nor any
liability for incidental or consequential damages
arising from the use of this manual. PFU disclaims
all warranties regarding the information contained
herein, whether expressed, implied, or statutory.
Use in High-safety Applications
This product has been designed and manufactured
on the assumption that it will be used in office,
personal, domestic, regular industrial, and
general-purpose applications. It has not been
designed and manufactured for use in applications
(simply called "high-safety applications" from
here on) that directly involve danger to life and
health when a high degree of safety is required,
for example, in the control of nuclear reactions at
nuclear power facilities, automatic flight control
of aircraft, air traffic control, operation control in
mass-transport systems, medical equipment for
sustaining life, and missile firing control in
weapons systems, and when provisionally the
safety in question is not ensured. The user should
use this product with adopting measures for
ensuring safety in such high-safety applications.
PFU LIMITED assumes no liability whatsoever
for damages arising from use of this product by
the user in high-safety applications, and for any
claims or compensation for damages by the user
or a third party.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
and QuickScan are trademarks or
ISIS
registered trademarks of EMC
Corporation
in the United States.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Acrobat are either
registered trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
Other product names are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective companies.
How Trademarks Are Indicated In
This Manual
References to operating systems (OS) are
indicated as follows:
Windows 95
Windows
98/98SE
Windows
Me
Windows
NT 4.0
Windows
2000
Windows XP
Microsoft® Windows® 95
operating system
Microsoft® Windows® 98 /98 Second
Edition operating system.
Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0
Server operating system,
®
Microsoft
Workstation operating system.
Microsoft® Windows® 2000
Professional operating system.
Microsoft® Windows® XP
Professional operating system,
Microsoft
Home Edition operating system.
Windows NT® 4.0
®
Windows® XP
fi-5900C Image Scanner Getting Started iii
Where there is no distinction between the different
versions of the above operating system, the
general term "Windows " is used.
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe® Acrobat®
All the descriptions in this manual assume the
usage of Adobe Acrobat bundled with this
product. However, Adobe Acrobat may be
upgraded without notice. If the descriptions differ
from the screens actually displayed, refer to the
Acrobat’s “Help”.
Manufacturer
Symbols Used In This Manual
ATTENTION
HINT
This symbol alerts operators to particularly
important information. Be sure to read this
information.
This symbol alerts operators to helpful
advice regarding operation.
PFU LIMITED
International Sales Dept., Imaging Business
Division, Products Group
Solid Square East Tower, 580 Horikawa-cho,
Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi Kanagawa 212-8563,
Japan
Phone : (81-44) 540-4538
The user must not perform repairs on this scanner.
Contact the store where you purchased the scanner
or an authorized FUJITSU Image Scanner service
provider to make repairs to this product.
Warning Indications Used In This
Manual
WARNING
This indication alerts operators to an
operation that, if not strictly
observed, may result in severe injury
or death.
A TRIANGLE symbol indicates that special care
and attention is required.
The drawing inside the triangle shows the
specific caution.
A CIRCLE with a diagonal line inside shows
action which users may not perform.
The drawing inside or under the circle shows the
specific action that is not allowed.
Outline characters on a colored background
show instructions users should follow.
R
It may also include the drawing that shows the
specific instruction.
Warning Label
The glass surface inside the ADF becomes hot
during the operation. Be careful not to touch the
glass surface inside the ADF.
ATTENTION
Do NOT remove, stain or scratch the
warning labels from the scanner.
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CAUTION
This indication alerts operators to an
operation that, if not strictly
observed, may result in safety
hazards to personnel or damage to
equipment.
Screen Examples In This Manual
The screen examples in this manual are subject to
change without notice in the interest of product
improvement. If the actual displayed screen
differs from the screen examples in this manual,
operate by following the actual displayed screen
while referring to the User's Manual of the scanner
application you are using.
The screenshots in this manual were captured
from FUJITSU TWAIN32 scanner driver,
ScandAll 21 Image Capturing Utility Software,
FUJITSU ISIS scanner driver, QuickScan Pro™
®
image capturing software and Adobe
Acrobat®.
■ Safety Precautions
WARNING
Turn the scanner OFF if it is damaged.
If the scanner is damaged for any reason, turn
off the scanner and unplug the AD cable before
contacting the store you purchased the
scanner.
Do not damage the AC cable.
A damaged AC cable may cause fire or electric
shock. Do not place heavy objects on AC
cables, or pull, bend, twist, heat, damage or
modify AC cables.
Do not use damaged AC cables or power
plugs, or install any cables or power plugs to
loose wall sockets.
Use only specified AC cables and
connector cables
Use only specified AC cables and connector
cables. Failure to use the correct cables might
cause electric shock and/or equipment failure.
Please don’t use the AC cable provided with
this scanner for other devices, since this might
cause equipment failure and other troubles or
an electric shock.
Use this scanner only at the indicated
power voltage. Do not connect to multiplepower strips.
Use this scanner only at the indicated power
voltage and current. Improper power voltage
and current might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not connect to multiple-power strips.
Do not touch the AC cable with wet hands.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Doing so might cause electric shock.
Do not put liquids inside the scanner.
Do not insert or drop metal objects in to the
scanner. Do not scan wet documents or
documents with paper clips or staples. Do not
splash or allow the scanner to get wet.
If foreign objects (water, small metal objects,
liquids, etc.) get inside the scanner, immediately
turn off the scanner and disconnect the power
plug from the power outlet, then contact the store
where you bought the scanner or the
Maintenance Service Center. Pay particular
attention to this warning in households where
there are small children.
Do not touch the inside of the scanner
unless necessary.
Do not take apart or modify the scanner. The
inside of the scanner contains high-voltage
components. Touching these components might
cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the scanner if there is a strange
odor.
If you detect excessive heat coming from the
device or detect other problems such as smoke,
strange smells or noises, disconnect immediately
the power plug in order to turn out the scanner.
Make sure that any smoke coming from it has
stopped, before contacting the store where you
bought the scanner or an authorized FUJITSU
scanner service provider.
Wipe any dust from the power plug.
Wipe off any dust from metal parts on the
power plug or metal fittings with a soft, dry
cloth. Accumulated dust might cause fire or
electric shock.
Do not install the device in locations that
has oil smoke, steam, humidity, and dust.
Do not install the scanner in locations subject
to oil smoke, steam, humidity, and dust. Doing
so might cause a fire or electric shock.
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CAUTION
Do not install the scanner on unstable
surfaces.
Make sure that the scanner is installed on a
flat, level surface and that none of its parts
extend beyond the surface top, such as a desk
or table. Do not install the scanner on
unstable surfaces. Install the scanner on a level
surface that is free of vibration to prevent it
from falling.
Install the scanner on a strong surface that will
support the weight of the scanner and other
devices.
Do not block the ventilation ports.
Do not block the ventilation ports. Blocking the
ventilation ports generates heat inside of
scanner, which may results in fire or scanner
failure.
Do not place heavy objects or stand on top
of the scanner.
Do not place heavy objects on the scanner or
use the scanner's surface top to perform other
work. Improper installation might cause injuries
and equipment failure.
Firmly insert the power plug.
Firmly insert the power plug as far it can go into
the power outlet.
Before moving the scanner, disconnect the
power plug from the power outlet.
Do not move the scanner with the power and
interface cables connected as this might
damage the cables, causing fire, electric shock
or injuries. Before moving the scanner, be sure
to disconnect the power plug from the power
outlet, and all other data cables. Make sure that
the floor is free of any obstruction.
Protect the scanner from static electricity.
Install the scanner away from strong magnetic
fields and other sources of electronic noise.
Also, protect the scanner from any static
electricity as this might cause the scanner to
malfunction.
Do not use aerosol sprays near the
scanner.
Do not use aerosol sprays to clean the
scanner. Aerosol sprays cause dirt and dust to
enter the scanner, resulting scanner failure and
malfunction.
Disconnect the power plug from the power
outlet when the scanner is not used for a
long period of time.
When the scanner is not going to be used for a
long period of time, be sure to disconnect the
power plug from the power outlet for safety.
Avoid any contact when scanner is in use.
Avoid touching any scanner mechanism during
scanning since this may cause injuries.
Do not use the scanner immediately after
moving it from a cold place into a warm
room.
Do not use the device immediately after
moving it from a cold place into a warm room.
This may cause condensation, which might
lead to scanning errors. Let the device dry
about one or two hours before you use it.
Do not install the scanner in the direct
sunlight.
Do not install the scanner under direct sunlight
or near heating apparatus. Doing so might
cause excessive heat to build up inside the
scanner, which can cause scanner trouble or
even fire. Install the scanner in a well-ventilated
location.
Do not carry the scanner alone.
When transporting the scanner, never carry it
alone. The scanner is heavy.
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Chapter1PREPARING THE SCANNER
1.1 Checking the Contents of
the Scanner Package
When you unpack the scanner package, make sure that
the package contains all the parts on the list included in
the package.
If any parts are missing or defective, contact your scanner dealer or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service
provider. Handle the scanner and accessories with care.
1.2 Names of Parts
This section describes the names of parts.
■Front side
2
1
7
8
9
3
4
5
6
No.NameFunction
9ADF cover
open button
10Pre-imprinter
cover
11ADF
(Automatic
document
feeder)
12Hopper
extension
13Hopper
14Hopper side
guides
15Power button
Button used to open the ADF
For the Pre-Imprinter option
The documents loaded onto the
Hopper will be fed sheet by sheet
for scanning.
Pulls the Hopper extension out for
loading long documents.
Documents to be scanned are
loaded onto the Hopper.
Sheet Guides used to make sure
that the paper to be scanned is fed
into the scanner straight, avoiding
skew.
Switches the scanner ON&OFF.
■Rear side
1
2
10
11
12
13
No.NameFunction
1Stopper
2Stacker side
guide
3Top cover
4Stacker
5Ejector
6Operator
panel
7Stacker
extension
8ADF cover
Prevents ejected documents from
dropping off the scanner.
For aligning ejected documents to
a certain width.
Cover to access the consumables
storage box and Post Imprinter
option (sold separately).
Area where ejected paper collects
after scanning.
For ejecting the documents after
scanning.
For operating the scanner.
For scanning long documents. Pull
the extension out according to the
document’s length.
Opens the cover for cleaning the
inner parts of the ADF or for
replacing consumables.
14
15
3
No.NameFunction
1Main power
switch
2Power inlet
3SCSI ID Switch
4SCSI connector
5USB connector
6Extended mem-
ory slot
7VRS slot
8Extended slot
5
4
6
For switching the power support
ON/OFF.
For connecting the AC cable.
Sets the scanner’s SCSI ID with
this switch.
For connecting the SCSI cable.
For connecting the USB cable.
For connecting an extension
memory (sold separately).
The VRS board has been
installed
A spare slot for an option board
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