Kodak 9520 User Manual

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Document Scanner 9520

A-61139

Part No. 1E8148

User’s Guide

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Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most productive document scanners on

the market today. Your Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 9520 has a host of timesaving and productivity enhancing features t hat not only help you get the job done faster, but in more comfort. You should take proper care of your new scanner as described in this manual. This will ensure you of many hours of trouble-fr ee operation.

Your new document scanner includes a number of features (these vary depending on the configuration you purchased; optional featur es include:

• Bar Code Reader

• Document Printer (fr ont and/or rear)

• Patch Reader

• Footswitch

• Workstation

• Endorser

Please contact Kodak or your scanner vendor for more inf or mation about how these options might fit into your operation. If these accessories are installed, become familiar with t heir oper ation as they will add significant value to your scanning environment.

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Safety Information for Installation Instructions for the Kodak Digital Science

 Document Scanner 9520

IMPORTANT: Equipment shall be installed by qualified

personnel.

WARNING: Dangerous voltage. Disconnect the main

power before installation.

CAUTION: Hot surface, avoid contact ATTENTION: Eviter le contact, pieces brulantes VORSICHT: Heisse Oberfläche, Berührung vermeiden ATTENZIONE: Superficie molto calda, evit are il contatto ATENd®O: Superftcie quente. Evite contato PRECAUCIÎN: Superficie caliente. No Tocar LET OP: Heet oppervlak, contact vermijden

For the Kodak Digital Science Automatic Document Feeder

CAUTION: Moving parts, avoid contact ATTENTION: Eviter le contact, pieces en mouvement VORSICHT: Bewegliche Teile, berührung vermeiden ATTENZIONE: Parti in movimento, evitare il contatto ATENd®O: Partes em movimento. Evite contat o PRECAUCIÎN: Piezas móviles. No Tocar LET OP: Bewegende delen, contact vermijden

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Acoustic Emission

Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung – 3, GSGV Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Emissionswert beträgt <70 dB(A) .

[ Machine Noise Information Ordinance – 3, GSGV – The operator-position noise emission value is <70 dB(A) ].

This equipment was designed for connection t o I T Power Systems.

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1 Introduction

The Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 9520 is a high-speed, medium- to high-resolution rotary production scanner designed for highvolume digital capture of business documents. The Document Scanner 9520 captures printed characters, handwritten text, and graphics from documents of various sizes and thicknesses in an electronic form at for indexing and database storage.

NOTE: Illustrations in this User’s Guide are shown using the semi-

automatic document feeder.

Scanner features

The Document Scanner 9520 has the following f eatures:

• Scans up to 160 pages per minute (standard sized documents fed in landscape orientation; continuous transport using t he sem iautomatic feeder).

• Scans 160 landscape (A4 size) or 120 portrait (8 ½ x 11-inch) documents per minute at 200 dpi or 107 landscape (A4 size) or 80 portrait (8 ½ x 11-inch) documents per minute at 300 dpi.

• Handles documents of up to 2.5 to 30 in. (64 to 508 mm) long,

2.5 to 12 in. (64 to 305 mm) wide, and 0.014 in. (0.36 mm) thick. When using t he semi-automatic feeder, the gap release feature allows thicker documents to be scanned.

• Easy-to-reach control panel keys, identified by gr aphic symbols.

• A high-speed document transport system with easy access for

cleaning and removal of paper jams.

• Skew detection and correction, auto-cropping and bor der r eduction.

• A multi-feed detection device

• A two-line, 80-character display for status information and oper at or

messages.

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• Full programmability of 18 application modes, with override capability.

• Linked modes allow the image address to be carried over f r om one mode to another.

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• Programmable keys to perform commonly-used functions.

• A transport-on function that allows 27 of the function codes to be

executed while the transport is running.

• Audible tones for selected functions, such as footswitch, patch reading, etc.

• English or other language message display.

• A large, built-in workshelf.

• An adaptable, modular design for easy addition of accessories.

• A Patch Reader for automatic document level control

• End-fed patch capability

• A Bar Code Reader for decoding encoded information

Scanner options

The following options are available for use with your scanner:

• A choice of feeders (e.g., an optional check feeder, semi-automatic document feeder or automatic document feeder)

• A choice of exit hoppers (e.g., an optional check stacker)

• A choice of printers  the Document Printer 1 or the Super 12

Document Printer. A 600 dpi, 12-character ink-jet printer which supports black and magenta ink colors

• A Footswitch for document level contr ol

• An Endorser for stamping information on documents

• A workstation console, left or right position (if t wo consoles are

purchased, there may be one on both sides).

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Scanner components

The following illustrations and descriptions will help you locate and become familiar with scanner components.

Top cover

Exit hopper

Control panel

Right-side access door

Feed and separator rollers

Feed tray

Gap adjustment knob (semi-automatic feeder only)

Side panel switch

Gap release lever

Control panel — contains the status display, indicators, and operating keys used to control the scanner.

Feed and separator rollers (semi-automatic feeder only) — provides smooth document feeding of various sizes and textures.

Feed tray — holds documents prior to feeding. Top cover — provides access behind the transport area

Exit hopper — collects documents after they have been scanned. Right-side access door — provides access to the transport system

components. Side panel switch — allows you to turn the transport system on and

off. Gap release lever — allows you to open the feed gap to allow thicker

documents to be fed into the transport.

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Gap adjustment knob (semi-automat ic feeder only) — allows you to manually adjust the space between the feed and separator rollers f or documents of varying thicknesses.

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Rear view

J32

Computer interface 1 (COIN 1)

Computer interface 2 (COIN 2)

J30 J31 J45

Computer interface 3 (COIN 3)

SCSI ports

Not Used

J33 J46

Power cord

Main power switch

OFF

Computer interface 1 (COIN1) — service/diagnostic int er face. Configures the scanner and runs diag nost ics.

Computer interface 2 (COIN2) — bar code interface. Transfers commands between the scanner and external devices/subsystems.

Computer interface 3 (COIN3) — SCSI diagnost ic por t interface. System debugging and monitoring SCSI -host computer communications.

SCSI ports — SCSI connection for the scanner. Power cord — plugs into an appropriate power outlet. Main power switch — turns main power to the scanner on and off.

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Status display — indicates the image address, scan mode, document level and operator messages.

Two-line status display

Image address

Mode name/number

Operator message

Scan mode indicator

Document level indicator

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Operating keys and indicators

Scanner buffer indicators

Left arrow

Up arrow

Down arrow

Right arrow

Plus key

Key/Indicator Function

Scanner buffer indicators Indicates the amount of image buffer space available.

A full image buffer is represented by a single light in the display; an empty image buffer is repr esent ed by all lig hts in t h e display.

• The upper indicator represents the image buffer for front side images.

• The lower indicator represents the image buffer for rear side images.

Left arrow (←)

The Left arrow allows you to:

• Decrement values at a slower rate.

• Backspace, delete the last keystroke, or clear messages in

the status display.

• Enter an alphanumeric character in t he im age address.

Down arrow (↓)

The Down arrow allows you to:

• Decrement values at a faster rate.

• Decrease a data value when used with certain functions.

• Enter an alpha character in the image addr ess fixed field.

Plus key (+) Inputs a value for the image address. When pressed, it allows a

field to remain unchanged.

Right arrow (→)

The Right arrow allows you to:

• Increment values at a slower rate.

• Display additional messages in the status display. A blinking

cursor over the arrow in the display indicates there are additional messages. Press the Right ar row key to display these messages.

• Enter an alphanumeric character in the image address.

Up arrow (↑)

The Up arrow allows you to:

• Increment values at a faster r at e.

• Increase a data value when used with certain functions.

• Enter an alpha character in the image addr ess fixed field.

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Operating keys and indicators

Calibration key

End

Programmable keys

Jog key

(P keys)

Keys/Indicators Function

CAL Starts the calibration process. END Informs the host comput er when a batch or j ob has ended. Programmable keys

(P keys)

Perform specific functions. The P keys have default values; any or all of the defaults may be overridden/reprogrammed at installation.

Jog Momentarily turns on (jogs) the transport system t o help clear document

jams.

F Key

Keys/Indicators Function

Numeric keys (0-9) Enter numeric data such as an image address or function code. F key Selects one of the available functions, when used with the numeric keys. Decimal key Inserts a field separator in an image addr ess. Level 1 key Identifies the next document f ed into the scanner as a Level 1 document. Level 2 key Identifies the next document f ed into the scanner as a Level 2 document. Level 3 key Identifies the next document f ed into the scanner as a Level 3 document.

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Operating keys and indicators

Key/Indicator Function

Clear/Cancel The C key allows you to:

• Cancel a function without changing the preset values.

• Clear the status display after executing specified function codes.

• Clear an operator message fr om the status display.

Run Turns on the feeder and transport system. NEXT Allows you to enter the next document image address. Stop Allows you to stop the feeder and transport system. Docum ents st ill in the transport

system will be scanned and placed in the exit hopper before the transport system stops.

Enter Enters data for a function code or an image address change.

Confirmation tone/alarm

The confirmation tone/alar m is located under the control panel and sounds when one of the following conditions occur:

• Run is pressed (one long tone).

• Stop or End is pressed (many short tones followed by a long tone).

• Feeder clutch engages/disengages (one short tone).

• Incorrect key is pressed (three short t ones) .

• When using skew detection and the document skew is greater than

what is setup in the skew parameter, or when a document is shorter or longer than the specified leng th parameters (one short tone).

• A bar code is detected (if the accessory is enabled and the confirmation tone is enabled).

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• A patch code is detected (if t he accessor y is enabled and the confirmation tone is enabled).

• The Footswitch is detected (if the accessory is enabled and the confirmation tone is enabled — one short tone) .

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2 Getting Started

The following steps are necessary to prepare the scanner for oper ation. Procedures on how to perform these steps are described in this chapter.

1. Turn on the main power switch.

2. Turn on the side panel switch.

3. Select the language display.

4. Calibrate the scanner.

5. Adjust the feed and separator roller gap.

6. Adjust the feed shelf posit ion.

7. Adjust the feed shelf side guides.

8. Adjust the exit hopper side guides and end stop.

9. Change the deflector (if required).

10. Prepare documents for scanning.

Turning on the scanner

Selecting the language display

Follow the steps below to turn on the power to the scanner.

1. Turn on the main power switch (located at the rear of the scanner).

NOTE: It is not necessary to turn off the main power switch during

normal daily operations.

2. Turn on the side panel switch.

Wait until the status display indicators are lit and an operating display appears before you continue.

The scanner may have been configured at installation to allow use of a second language in the status display. The language used ( Fr ench, German, Italian, Spanish, or other) is defined during installation. If available, the alternate language display may be accessed using function code F19.

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Calibrating the scanner

Calibration sets the intensity of the lamps, which contribute to the overall quality of the scanned document imag e.

The scanner should be calibrated:

• at least once a day when the scanner is turned on using the side panel switch — prior to scanning documents

• any time the scanner is turned on using the main power switch

• if image quality is poor

• after changing lamps

• after cleaning the scanner or imaging guides

Calibrate the scanner using a calibration target (sheet of paper) that is:

• Blank

• Clean

• Matte finish (not glossy)

• White or the same color as the background color of the documents

to be scanned. If you are scanning a variety of colored docum ents, use a white calibration target.

• Wider than t he docum ents you are going to scan (i.e., to scan 8.5 x 11 inch (215.9 x 279.4 mm) documents, the calibration target should be wider than 8.5 inches (215.9 mm). The recommended width for the calibration target is 12 inches (300 mm).

To calibrate the scanner:

1. Verify the main power and side panel switches are on. A normal operating status display should appear.

2. Press CAL or enter function code F37 to start the calibration sequence.

3. Insert the calibration target int o the feeder.

When calibration is successful, the status display returns to a normal operating display.

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Unsuccessful calibration

If calibration is not successful, a m essage appears in the status display.

You may need to:

• Verify you are using a clean, blank sheet of paper as a calibration target.

• Verify there is not a document already in the document path. (Refer to the section entitled, “Clearing t he docum ent path” in Chapter 7.)

• Clean the imaging guides. ( Refer to the section entitled “Cleaning the imaging guides” in Chapt er 5.)

• Calibrate the scanner again. If calibration fails again, chang e t he lamps. (Refer to the section entit led, “Replacing the exposure lamps” in Chapter 5.)

If you have done all of the above and calibration still fails, contact your service representative.

Preparing documents for scanning

Before you begin processing documents, make certain that the documents may be fed through the scanner easily.

• Remove any staples, rubber bands, loose mending tape, or paper clips from the documents to be processed.

• Straighten wrinkled edges and tape any torn documents.

• Trim ragged edges.

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Adjusting the feed and separator roller

(semi-automatic

gap

feeder only)

IMPORTANT: Before adjusting the feed and separator roller gap, be

sure the feed and separator rollers are clean. Cleaning the feed and separator rollers will fr equent ly r e solve document feeding problems.

The adjustment procedure should only be done when feeding and separating problems continue after the feed and separator rollers have been cleaned. For procedures on cleaning rollers, see Chapter 5, Maintenance.

The gap adjustment knob on the control panel increases or decreases the space between the feed and separator rollers. The gap must be adjusted properly for smooth transpor tation of documents without document overlap.

When documents of different thicknesses are fed in a group, adjust the gap using the thinnest document in the group.

The feed and separator roller gap m ay have to be adjust ed t o compensate for:

• Very thin documents (onion skin, tracing paper, etc.).

• Very thick documents (car d st ock, punch cards, cover stock).

• Some coated documents (photographic paper, plastic-coated

paper).

If the gap is not adjust ed pr operly:

• More than one document at a time may be drawn into the transport system at the same time; not all of t h e docum ents will be scanned.

• Documents may be drawn into the transport too quick ly; documents may overlap or be spaced too closely (causing an error display).

• Documents may become skewed during transport; jamming may occur.

To adjust the feed and separator roller gap:

1. Turn on the side panel switch.

2. Enter function code F04 and enable Counting Only.

3. Press Enter.

4. Press Run. IMPORTANT: Do not make a gap adjustment while documents are

in the feeder or transport system; doing so will produce an inaccurate adjustment.

5. Turn the gap adjustment knob clockwise three complete turns, or until it stops, to open the gap between the feed and separator rollers.

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6. Turn the gap adjustment knob counterclock wise 2 1/2 turns.

Gap adjustment knob

Separated

document

Gap

(between feed

and separator

rollers)

Feed rollers

Trailing edge of top

document

7. Select two documents of the same size, texture and thickness, similar to the types of documents you will be processing.

8. Place one document on top of the other. Hold the documents firmly by their trailing edges. Inser t t hem into the gap approximately 1/8 in. (3 mm).

If the documents separate, repeat t he following steps until the documents do not separate:

• Turn the gap adjustment knob clockwise 1/2 turn.

• Insert the documents again.

If the documents do not separate, proceed with Step 9.

9. Rotate the gap adjustment k nob counterclockwise 1 or 2 clicks.

10. Hold the trailing edges of the documents firm ly. Insert them into the gap.

• If the bottom document is not separating from the top document ,

remove the documents and repeat Steps 9 and 10 until the bottom document separates from t he t op docum ent by approximately 1 in. (25.4 mm).

• If the bottom document is separating from the top document,

proceed with Step 11.

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11. When you have adjusted the gap so the bottom document separates consistently from the top document, rotate the gap adjustment knob counterclock wise another 1 or 2 clicks to complete the adjustment.

12. Feed a stack of 50 to 100 documents twice through the transport system. Verify the final count reflects the total number of docum ents fed and that the counter shows the same amount each t ime the documents are counted.

If the count is not the same, the gap is not adjusted corr ect ly.

Rotate the gap adjustment k nob counterclockwise another 1 or 2 clicks and repeat Step 12. Repeat until corrected.

13. Press Stop.

14. Enter function code F04 and disable Counting Only.

15. Press Enter.

Adjusting the feed shelf position

automatic feeder only)

(semi-

Before you begin feeding documents int o t he scanner, adjust the position of the feed shelf.

Feed shelf

Work shelf

Notch

Groove

Height adjustment legs

To automatically feed multiple documents, the feed shelf should be in the raised position (as shown above).

To raise the feed shelf:

1. Grasp the notch and lift the f eed shelf.

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2. Swing the height adjustment leg s out and insert them into the groove on the work shelf.

To hand-feed documents (one at a time), t he feed shelf should be in the down position (not shown).

To lower the feed shelf:

1. Grasp the notch and lift the f eed shelf until the height adjustm ent legs are no longer resting in the groove on the work shelf.

2. Tuck the height adjustment legs in and lower the feed shelf into position.

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Adjusting the feed shelf side guides

(semi-automatic feeder only)

Before you begin processing documents, adjust the side guides on the feed shelf to accommodate t he docum ents being processed.

1. Slide apart the side guides on the feed shelf until the feed shelf label is visible.

Feed shelf label

Side guide

Feed shelf

Feed Shelf Label

Center line

2. Center the documents across the feed shelf label. Adjust the feeder side guides dependent upon the width of the document. Leave approximately 1/16 in. (2 mm) clearance on each side of the documents so they feed properly.

NOTE: If t he documents are larger than the area shown on the

feed shelf label and do not fit between the side guides, rotate and reposition the documents within the side guides.

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Adjusting the exit

8 ½-inch (A5)

Checks

hopper side guides and end stop

The exit hopper side guides and end stop must be adjusted so documents are stacked properly after processing .

1. Adjust the side guides on the exit hopper to mat ch t he adjustment of the side guides on the feed shelf.

Side

Exit hopper

label

End

stop

Exit hopper

guides

(arrows

depict correct

placement of

side guides)

2. Adjust the end stop of the exit hopper by determ ining the longest document to be processed. Slide the end stop until the ar r ows point to where the length of the longest document is shown on the exit hopper label.

11-inch (A4)

IBM cards

5-inch

ArrowArrow

14-inch (B3)

17-inch with adapter (A3)

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Changing the

Short document deflector

Long document deflector

Lip of exit hopper

deflector

The scanner comes with two deflectors (stored in the pocket located inside the right-side access door), desig ned t o help stack the documents as they exit the transport system and enter the exit hopper.

Use the short deflector f or documents less than 5 in. (13 cm) and the long deflector for documents longer than 5 in. (13 cm) as well as for mixed sizes.

Attachment pin

Holding clip

Deflector

Front cover (does not have to be open to attach

deflectors)

(Swings to right)

1. Grasp the deflector near the attachment pin (as shown).

(black side must be down)

Deflector

2. Guide the deflector into the exit hopper, just below the lip of the hopper, to insert the attachment pin in the holding clip.

3. Pull the deflector toward you until it clicks into place.

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3 Operating the Scanner

Overview

This chapter provides instructions for selecting modes, using temporary operating values and feeding documents using either the semiautomatic feeder or the autom atic feeder.

The scanning process consists of the following steps:

1. Prepare the scanner for operation (r efer to Chapter 2, Getting Started for more information.)

2. The scanner is enabled by the host system.

3. Select a mode for the application. Typically the host computer performs this step, but it may also be performed by the operator.

4. Select temporary operating values (if r equired).

5. Press the Run key.

6. Feed documents into the transport (refer to Feeding Documents using the semi-automatic (or automatic) feeder later in this chapter).

• The scanner assigns a sequential ID number ( for digital image

storage), the document im age level and image address.

• The document is scanned.

• The document image header is created.

• The host computer initiates tr ansfer of the document image

header and document image to the host system for storage on magnetic or optical disk media.

• Documents are deposited in the exit hopper, face down, in the

order in which they were fed into the transport.

7. Press the Stop key.

8. Press P2 or enter function code F38 to indicate end-of-job.

9. Turn off the side panel switch. NOTE: If the scanner will not be used for 8 hours or more, turn off

the main power switch.

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Selecting a mode

The scanner offers 18 modes that m ay be programmed for a particular application or group of applications.

The modes are programmed at t he time of installation and stored for easy access and use.

Typically, the mode is selected via the host system, using a scannerunique command. However, you may manually select a mode.

To select a mode, do the following:

1. Enter function code F01 (Select Mode) by pressing the F k ey and the numeric keys 0 and 1.

2. Press Enter.

3. Enter the desired mode number (modes range from 1 to 18).

4. Press Enter.

You can also check with your system administrator to see if one or more of the P keys has been preprogrammed t o per form specific functions.

Temporary operating values

Each of the 18 modes program m ed at the time of installation contain definitions that affect t he output of the scanner. Each mode is programmed to conform to the output requirem ents of a particular application or group of applications.

There may be instances, however, when a particular application requires some variation of an existing mode. In such instances, mode definitions may be changed using available function codes. See Chapter 4, Function Codes, for a listing and descriptions of the available function codes.

NOTE: Changes to mode definitions remain in effect until another mode

is selected or the side panel switch is turned off. The original mode definition is only affected by these changes if the mode overrides are saved (the mode override option may be selected at installation and if selected, a plus sign (+) appears in the first

line of the status display). Example: If mode 15 contains definitions t hat allow you to use the Kodak

Imagelink Endorser, the starting print position (which defines how far from the leading edge of the document the endorsement is printed) is programmed to be 0.5.

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If there is a special application that r equires the endorsement be printed 1 inch from the leading edge of the document, you may use function code F59 to temporarily change the starting print position.

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Feeding documents using the semiautomatic feeder

Following are document feeding instruct ions using the semi-automatic feeder. After the scanner has been prepared for operation, the desired mode and any temporary operating values have been defined, you are ready to feed documents into the transport .

1. Verify the side panel switch is on and that any adjustments have

been made (feeder side guides, exit hopper side guides, etc.).

2. Press Run.

3. Select a stack of documents that is no m or e t han 0.75 in. (19 mm)

thick.

4. Tap the stack of documents on a flat surface to align the edges.

5. Fan the stack of documents so the leading edge of the top

document engages the feed and separator r oller s as shown:

Top

document

Fanned

documents

6. Place the stack of fanned documents into the feeder so the leading

edge of the top document contacts the feed and separator rollers. The documents are drawn into the transport, with the top docum ent being fed first. The documents ar e deposit ed in the exit hopper face down, in the order in which they were fed into the transport .

7. Repeat Steps 3 through 6 until all of the application documents

have been fed into the transport.

8. Press Stop after all documents have been deposited in the exit

hopper.

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Feeding thick documents

The gap release lever is used to feed thick documents such as card stock or cover stock. The lever is located on the front panel of the scanner, next to the gap adjustment knob.

(Graphic depicts movement

of separator rollers when

lever is used)

(Graphic depicts gap

adjustment)

Gap

release

lever

1. Press down and hold the gap release lever. This opens the gap

between the feed and separator rollers, allowing thick docum ents to pass between them. You will be able to see the gap open as the lever is pushed down.

2. Insert the thick document past the rollers until it is taken into the

transport system. NOTE: If more than one t hick docum ent is to be scanned, feed

them into the transport one at a time.

Gap release

lever

Feed roller

(hold down)

Gap

Separator

roller

Thick

document

3. After the thick document( s) have been scanned, r elease t he gap

release lever; it will return to its original position. The feed and separator rollers will return to their pr eviously adjusted positions.

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Feeding documents using the automatic feeder

Following are document feeding instruct ions using the automatic feeder. After the scanner has been prepared for operation, the desired mode and any temporary operating values have been defined, you are ready to feed documents into the transport .

1. Verify that the power is on and that any adjustments have been

made (feeder side guides, exit hopper side guides, etc. ) .

2. Select a stack of documents that is no more than 1. 5 in. (38 mm)

thick. Hold the stack with the front sides f acing up and the top of the documents facing toward the scanner. Tap the top edge of the stack against a flat surface so the documents are in an even bundle.

3. Fan the stack of documents so the leading edge of the top

document sticks out the farthest.

4. Lift the feeder module up and slide the leading edge of the

document underneath the feeder module. To help prevent multiple feeds, place the stack of documents under the feeder module and pull the stack back slightly (about ¼-inch) from the separator roller.

5. Press Run.

NOTE: Be sure the documents are center - f ed so each document

covers the 3 ½-inch required width.

6. As you scan documents, set the image level, as required, and

periodically remove documents from the exit hopper. NOTE: For more information regarding image levels, see Appendix A,

Basic Concepts.

7. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 until all of the application docum ent s

have been fed into the transport.

8. Press Stop after all documents have been deposited in the exit

hopper.

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4 Function Codes

Using function codes

There are a variety of functions available which may be used to temporarily change operating param et er s, and to obtain system and accessory status information.

These functions are listed in the Function Code Sum m ary later in this chapter. Following are the procedures for using function codes:

1. Press the F key.

2. Press the numeric keys which correspond to the desired funct ion

code.

3. Press Enter. If the function is used to enable or disable an operation (turn an option

on or off):

1. Press 1 to turn the option On, or 0 to turn the option Off.

2. Press Enter. If the function requires numeric input:

1. Press the numeric key(s) required.

2. Press Enter. If the function is used to incr em ent or decr ement a measurement or

setting:

• Press the arrow keys to increment or decrement as follows:

− Press the Up arrow to increment the measurement by

1 inch (25 mm) or one value, or

− Press the Down arrow to decrement the measur em ent by 1 inch (25 mm) or one value, or

− Press the Right arrow to increment the measurement by 1/8-inch (3 mm) or one value, or

− Press the Left arrow to decrement the measurement by 1/8-inch (3 mm) or one value.

• Press Enter. To cancel a function (before pr essing Enter) or clear the status display

after executing a function code:

• Press C (Clear/Cancel).

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Function code summary

Following is a summary of the functions and their corresponding function code:

Status

Accessory Status*...............................................................F05

Date and Time Display* .....................................................F23

Elapsed Time* ....................................................................F17

Counters

Level 0 Count*....................................................................F10

Level 1 Count*....................................................................F11

Level 2 Count*....................................................................F12

Level 3 Count*....................................................................F13

Total Document Count*.......................................................F09

Reset Level Counts.............................................................F14

Setup

Action/Confirmation Tone ...................................................F93

Alarm Tone ........................................................................F16

Alarm Volume.....................................................................F15

Change Date ......................................................................F22

Change Time .....................................................................F21

Display Contrast..................................................................F18

Display Language...............................................................F19

Measurement System.........................................................F20

Operator ID.........................................................................F34

Scanner Calibration............................................................F37

Mode

Select Mode........................................................................F01

Select Linked Mode ............................................................F91

Counting Only.....................................................................F04

Restore Mode .....................................................................F02

Index/Image Address

Last Image Address*...........................................................F08

Level 0*...............................................................................F07

Level 1*...............................................................................F94

Level 2*...............................................................................F95

Level 3*...............................................................................F96

Fixed Field ..........................................................................F92

Next Image Address ...........................................................F97

* May be executed while transport is running.

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Operation

Run.....................................................................................F99

Terminate Batch*................................................................F06

Stop* ...................................................................................F98

Scanning

Scanner Calibration............................................................F37

Latched Scanning Flag*......................................................F73

Momentary Scanning Flag*.................................................F74

Scanner End-of-Job............................................................F38

Endorser

Endorser On/Off..................................................................F57

Endorser Mode...................................................................F58

Endorser Print Position.......................................................F59

Footswitch

Footswitch Confirmation Tone ...........................................F75

Bar Code‡

Bar Code Reading On/Off...................................................F60

Partial Bar Code Reading On/Off........................................F66

Bar Code Reading Confirmation Tone................................F63

Bar Code/Patch Reading Confirmation Tone......................F62

Bar Code Test.....................................................................F65

Omit Bar Code Reading on Next Document* ......................F64

Document Controller

Length Checking On/Off.....................................................F70

Omit Length Checking on Next Document Only*................F71

Double Detection ................................................................F72

Document Printers

All Document Printers On/Off..............................................F40

Primary Document Printer 1 On/Off....................................F41

Secondary Document Printer 1 On/Off ...............................F42

Document Printer 12 On/Off ...............................................F43

Omit Printing on Next Document.........................................F44

Print Position .......................................................................F46

Print Test............................................................................F45

Printer Character Shift ........................................................F39

Printer Open Jet Test..........................................................F56

Purge Frequency................................................................F49

Purge Print Head*...............................................................F48

* May be executed while transport is running.

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Super12 Document Printer

Print Contrast......................................................................F39

Print Head Position.............................................................F40

Print Test............................................................................F45

Automatic Purge Print Head ...............................................F48

Align Print Image*...............................................................F49

Print Cartridge Status .........................................................F56

NOTE: Function codes F43 and F44 work the same on a

Super12 Document Printer.

Patch Reader

Patch Reader 1 On/Off .......................................................F50

Patch Reader 2 On/Off ......................................................F51

End Fed Patch Reading On/Off .........................................F52

Patch Reading Confirmation Tone .....................................F53

Omit Patch Reading on Next Document*............................ F54

* May be executed while transport is running.

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Function code listing

Following is a listing of the function codes and descript ions.

Code Function Code Name Description

F01 Select Mode Allows you to select one of the predefined application

modes. Enter a value from 1 to 18 and press Enter.

F02 Restore Mode Allows you to restore the current application mode to its

default status, provided mode overrides are not saved.

F04 Counting Only

Allows you to count the number of documents entering the scanner without scanning. Enter 1 to turn Counting Only on, or 0 to turn Counting Only off and press Enter.

F05 Accessory Status Displays the current status of each accessory installed.

Press the Down arrow to view the status of the next accessory, or press the Up arrow to view the status of the

previous accessory. F06 Terminate Batch Allows you to prematurely end a batch. F07 Level 0 Allows you to define the next document scanned as a

Level 0 document. F08 Last Image Address Allows you to display the image address of the last

document scanned. F09 Total Document Count

Allows you to display the total number of documents that

entered the feeder (Level 3, Level 2, Level 1 or Level 0).

Press 0 to reset the counter and then press Enter. F10 Level 0 Count Allows you to display the total number of documents that

have entered the feeder as Level 0 documents. Press 0 to

reset the counter and then press Enter. F11 Level 1 Count Allows you to display the total number of documents that

have entered the feeder as Level 1 documents. Press 0 to

reset the counter and then press Enter. F12 Level 2 Count Allows you to display the total number of documents that

have entered the feeder as Level 2 documents. Press 0 to

reset the counter and then press Enter. F13 Level 3 Count Allows you to display the total number of documents that

have entered the feeder as Level 3 documents. Press 0 to

reset the counter and then press Enter. F14 Reset Level Counts

Allows you to reset all the level counters (Level 0, Level 1,

Level 2, and Level 3) to 0. F15 Alarm Volume Allows you to adjust the volume of the alarm. Press the

Up arrow to increase the volume or press the Down

arrow to decrease the volume, then press Enter. F16 Alarm Tone Allows you to adjust the pitch of the alarm t one. Pr ess the

Up arrow to increase the pitch or press the Down arrow

to decrease the pitch, then press Enter.

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Code Function Code Name Description

F17 Elapsed Time Allows you to display the number of hours the motor,

transport and main power have been running, in addition

to the non-resettable document count. Press the Right

arrow to view the meters.

Meter A — displays motor-on hours

Meter B — displays transport-on hours

Meter C — displays main power-on hours

Meter D — displays document count F18 Display Contrast Allows you to adjust the contrast of the status display.

Press the Up arrow to increase the contrast or press the

Down arrow to decrease the contrast , t hen pr ess Enter. F19 Display Language Allows you to choose your preferred language. Press the

arrow key to toggle between two available options. F20 Measurement System Allows you to choose your preferred measurement

system. Press the arrow key to toggle between two

available options. F21 Change Time Allows you to change the time. Enter the new time in the

format illustrated and press Enter. F22 Change Date Allows you to change the date. Enter the new date in the

format illustrated and press Enter. F23 Time and Date Display Allows you to view the current tim e and date. F34 Operator ID Number Allows you to display the current operator ID number

and/or change to a new operator ID number. Ent er a new

operator ID up to 3 digits and press Enter. F37 Scanner Calibration Allows you to initiate the calibration process required

before scanning documents. T o do t his, feed a calibration

target into the scanner. F38 Scanner End-of-Job Allows you to signal the host computer that the last

document of the job has been fed into the transport. F39 Printer Character Shift

(for Document Printer 12)

Allows you to select which set of ink jets will be used to

print each character. Enter 1 to select the left set of ink

jets, enter 2 to select the center set of ink jets, or enter 3

to select the right set of ink jets, then press Enter. F39 Print Contrast

(for Super12 Document Printer)

Allows you to increase or decrease the amount of ink put

on the document. Press the Up arrow for more ink and

press the Down arrow for less ink. Incremental values

are: 12, 25, 37, 50, 62, 75, 87 and 100%.

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Code Function Code Name Description

F40 All Document Printers

On/Off (for Document Printer s 1

Allows you to turn all Document Printers (primary DP1,

secondary DP1 and DP12) on or off. Enter 1 to turn on or

0 to turn off, then pr ess Enter.

and 12)

F40 Print Head Position

(for Super12 Document Printer)

Allows you to change the print heads or clean the printer.

This function can only be performed when the tr anspor t is

off. Enter 1 to Change Heads or 2 to Clean Printer, then

press Enter. F41 Primary DP1 On/Off Allows you to turn the primary Document Print er 1 on or

off. Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn off, then press Enter.

NOTE: If the Super12 Document Printer is installed, a

message indicating “Unassigned Function” will be displayed.

F42 Secondary DP1 On/Off Allows you to turn the secondary Document Printer 1 on

or off. Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn off, then press Enter.

NOTE: If t he Super 12 Document Printer is installed, a

message indicating “Unassigned Function” will be displayed.

F43 Document Printer 12/

Super12 On/Off

Allows you to turn the Document Printer 12 or Super12

Document Printer on or off. Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn

off, then press Enter. F44 Omit Printing on the Next

Document Only

Allows you to specify no information be printed on the

next document scanned. Printing will resume on

subsequent documents. Enter 1 to omit printing on the

next document, or enter 0 to print on the next document

then press Enter.

NOTE: If you enter F44 and then F45, the Omit Printing

Status on Next Document will be cleared.

F45 Print Test (for Document

Printers 1 and 12)

Allows you to test the position and print quality of all

Document Printers installed. Enter t he number of the print

test you want to perform.

1=Print IA test 3=Shift test

2=Prime test 4=Standard test

This function can be done when the transport is of f. F45 Print Test

(for Super12 Document Printer)

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Allows you to test the position and print quality of t he

Super12 Document Printer. Enter the number of the print

test you want to perform.

1=Mode Image — will print the current image for the level

and mode you are in.

2=Test Pattern — will print a preloaded test image.

This function can be done when the transport is of f.

NOTE: If you enter F44 and then F45, the Omit Printing

Status on Next Document will be cleared.

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Code Function Code Name Description

F46 Print Position Allows you to specify how far from the leading edge of the

document printed informat ion will appear. Pr ess t he Up

arrow to increment the starting print position by 1 inch

(25 mm), press the Down arrow to decrement the starting

print position by 1 inch (25 mm). Press the Right arrow to

increment the starting print position by 0.125-inch (3 mm),

or press the Left arrow to decrement the st ar t ing print

position by 0.125-inch (3 mm), then press Enter. F48 Purge Print Pattern

Allows you to initiate an immediate priming ink spurt.

(for Document Printer s 1 and 12)

F48 Print Purge Head

(for Super12 Document Printer)

F49 Purge Frequency

(for Document Printer 1 and 12)

Allows you to initiate an automatic purging of the print

heads.

This function can be done when the transport is of f.

Allows you to specify how often, in terms of the number of

documents fed into the transport, a priming ink spurt is

initiated. Enter the number of documents, up to 50,000

and press Enter. F49 Align Print Image

(for Super12 Document Printer)

Allows you to specify how far to move the left half of an

image up or down (in increments of one line) on t he

document so it will align with the right half of the image. F50 Patch Reader 1 On/Off Allows you to turn the pr im ar y Patch Reader on or off.

Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn off, then press Enter. F51 Patch Reader 2 On/Off Allows you to turn the secondary Patch Reader on or off.

Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn off, then press Enter. F52 End Fed Patch Reading

On/Off

Turn End Fed Patch Reading on if you expect the patch t o

be located in the vertical (vs. horizontal) position on the

document. Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn off, then press

Enter.

F53 Patch Reading

Confirmation Tone On/Off

F56 Printer Open Jet Test

(for Document Printer s 1 and 12)

F56 Printer Cartridge Status

(for Super12 Document Printer)

F57 Endorser On/Off

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Allows you to turn the confirmation tone on or off which

informs you when the Patch Reader has successfully read

a patch document. Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn off, then

press Enter.

Allows you to determine whether or not there are

nonfunctional ink jets in the Super12 Document Printer

ink cartridge. Press C to return to a norm al oper ating

display.

Allows you to determine whether or not there are

nonfunctional ink jets in the Super12 Document Printer.

Also checks the print head(s) connection to the flex cable

to assure the print heads(s) are installed properly. Press

C to return to a normal operating display.

Allows you to turn the Endorser on or off . Enter 1 to turn

on or 0 to turn off, t hen press Enter.

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Code Function Code Name Description

F58 Endorser Mode Allows you to display the current Endorser mode and/or

change the Endorser mode. To chang e to Endorser

mode, press any arrow key to toggle between the two

available options and then press Enter. F59 Endorser Print Position Allows you to specify how far from the leading edge of the

document the endorsement will appear. Press the Up

arrow to increment the starting print position by 1 inch

(25 mm), press the Down arrow to decrement the starting

print position by 1 inch (25 mm). Press the Right arrow to

increment the starting print position by 0.125-inch (3 mm),

or press the Left arrow to decrement the st ar t ing print

position by 0.125-inch (3 mm), then press Enter.

F60 Bar Code Reading 1

On/Off

F62 Bar Code/Patch Reading

Confirmation Tone

Allows you to turn bar code reading on or off. Enter 1 to

turn on or 0 to turn off and then press Enter.

Allows you to turn the bar code/patch reading

confirmation tone on or of f. Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn

off and then press Enter.

F63 Bar Code Reader

Confirmation Tone

Allows you to turn the confirmation tone on or off which

informs you when the Bar Code Reader has successfully

read a bar code document. Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn

off and then press Enter.

F64 Omit Bar Code Reading on

the Next Document Only

Allows you to omit bar code reading on the next document

scanned. Bar Code Reading will resume on subsequent

documents. Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn off, then pr ess

Enter.

F65 Bar Code Test

Allows you to perform a test to verify the operation of the

Bar Code Reader. Enter the number of the bar code test

you want to perform: 1=Evaluate; 2=Display; 3=%Kodak;

or 4=%Norm, then press Enter.

F66 Partial Bar Code Reading

On/Off

Allows you to turn partial bar code reading on or off. Enter

1 if you want the scanner to read bar codes with a start

character (and n characters beyond the start charact er

that can be read) even if no end character is encounter ed.

Enter 0 to turn off partial bar code reading off, then press

Enter.

F70 Length Checking On/Off Allows you to turn length checking on or off which

monitors the length of the document(s) scanned using

predefined maximum allowable lengths. Enter 1 to turn on

or 0 to turn off and t hen pr ess Enter.

F71 Omit Length Checking on

the Next Document Only

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Allows you to omit length checking on the next document

scanned. Length monitoring will resume on subseq uent

documents. Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn off, then pr ess

Enter.

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Code Function Code Name Description

F72 Double Detection Allows you to turn skew detection on or off which monitor s

the amount of skew using predefined skew angle(s).

Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn off, then press Enter.

F73 Latched Scanning Flag Allows you to set a flag in the image headers which alerts

the host system that this document, and those which

follow, are of special interest . The flag will remain

activated for every document until it is turned off. Enter 1

to turn on or 0 to turn off, then press Enter.

F74 Momentary Scanning Flag Allows you to set a flag in the image header which alerts

the host system that this document is of special int er est.

This flag is set only for t hat one document. Enter 1 to turn

the momentary scanning flag on, then press Enter.

F75 Footswitch Confirmation

Tone

Allows you to turn the confirmation tone on or off which

informs you when the Footswitch is pressed and/or

released. Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn off, then press

Enter.

F91 Select Linked Mode Allows you to switch from one application mode to

another, keeping the last im age address. Enter the

number of the application mode you wish to select, then

press Enter.

F92 Fixed Field Allows you to enter a new fixed field value containing

alphanumeric characters.

NOTE: If the fixed field width for the mode you are using

is 0, and E104 error will be displayed. To correct this, change to a mode that has a fixed field or modify the mode you are using so the fixed f ield

is not 0. F93 Action/Confirmation Tone Allows you to hear the pitch of the alarm tone. F94 Level 1 Allows you to assign Level 1 to the next document fed int o

the transport.

F95 Level 2 Allows you to assign Level 2 to the next document fed int o

the transport.

F96 Level 3 Allows you to assign Level 3 to the next document fed int o

the transport.

F97 Next Image Address Allows you to input the next image address. Enter the

F98 Stop Allows you to stop the transport. F99 Run Allows you to turn on the transport.

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next image address, then press Enter.

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5 Maintenance

Cleaning tasks

To keep your scanner in good operating condition, the following tasks should be performed:

• Cleaning the imaging gu ides ( daily or at least every 30,000 documents)

The imaging guides require cleaning. The frequency of cleaning depends on several factors including documents f ed per hour, document condition and site environmental conditions. The imaging guides should be cleaned at least once per day and more often if required.

• Cleaning the feed and separator roller (semi-automatic feeder ) (daily)

• Cleaning the feeder module and separator r oller (automatic feeder) (daily)

• Cleaning the paper path (daily)

• Vacuuming inside the scanner (daily)

• Cleaning the exposure lamp housings (weekly)

• Cleaning the cabinet (weekly)

• Cleaning the air filter (weekly)

For additional maintenance and feeder adjust m ent information, see Kodak publication A-61604. This publication is part of the Maintenance and Feeder Adjustment procedure video; CAT No. 828 5306.

Cleaning materials

Materials needed to perform maintenance procedures ar e:

• A mild cleaning agent

• A quality lens cleaner

• A soft, clean, lint-free cloth

• A soft-bristled cleaning brush

• A vacuum cleaner

• Staticide Wipes or equivalent

• Roller Cleaning Pads

• Paper Path Cleaner

IMPORTANT: Do not use any unauthorized commercial cleaning

solvent in any of the cleaning procedures.

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Replacement parts

Consumable parts that can be replaced by the customer include:

• Air filter

• Exposure lamps

• Imaging guides

• Automatic Document Feeder Module

• Automatic Document Feeder Separator Roller

Instructions on how to replace these parts are included later in this chapter.

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Daily maintenance procedures

Maintenance procedures that should be performed daily include cleaning the feed and separator rollers, the paper path, vacuuming inside the scanner, and cleaning the imaging guides.

NOTE: Imag ing guides may need to be cleaned more frequently; and

should be cleaned last.

Cleaning the imaging guides

To clean the imaging guides, f ollow the st eps below:

IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive materials when cleaning the

imaging guides. This includes abrasive cleansers, commercial solvents, paper towels, or coarse cloths.

1. Open the right-side access door.

NOTE: The illustration below shows the rear view of the scanner.

Upper lamp housing assembly

Upper imaging guide

Lower image guide

Lower lamp housing assembly

Upper imaging guide

Lower imaging guide

Right-side access door

2. Locate and grasp the end of the upper im aging guide. Carefully slide the imaging guide out of its track.

3. Locate and grasp the end of the lower imaging guide. Carefully slide the imaging guide out of its track.

4. Remove dust from the imaging guides, using a soft bristle br ush.

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5. Inspect the guides using ref lected light for smudges, scr at ches, etc. If the guides are scratched they should be replaced.

6. Remove fingerprints or smudg es from the imaging guides, wiping both sides of each imaging guide with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth slightly moistened with water or lens cleaner. Then, lightly wipe both sides of each imaging g uide with an antistat ic wipe.

IMPORTANT: Do not use cleaning pads on the im aging guides. Do

not use any abrasive materials when cleaning the guides. This includes abrasive cleansers, commercial solvents, paper towels, or course cloths.

7. Remove the upper lamp housing assembly.

8. Remove dust from the upper lamp housing assem b ly, using a soft bristle brush.

9. Reinstall the upper lamp housing assembly.

Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the lower lamp housing assembly.

IMPORTANT: Use car e when handling the imaging guides. Hold

the imaging guides by the green handles only.

10. Grasp and hold the lower imaging guide by the green handle and carefully slide it back into place. Make sure the grooves fully engage the track.

11. Grasp and hold the upper imaging guide by the green handle and carefully slide it back into place. Make sure the grooves fully engage the track.

NOTE: T he im aging guides are not interchangeable. They can

only be inserted one way.

12. Close the right-side access door.

NOTE: A low relative humidity scanner-operating environment will

cause dust and dirt to accumulate more rapidly on the im aging guides.

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Cleaning the feed and separator rollers (semiautomatic feeder)

Clean the feed and separator rollers at least t wice a day to prevent ink , toner, and dust from collecting on the rollers and preventing docum ents from separating.

1. Grasp the front cover and swing it open to t he r ight.

Roller cover

Release lever

Feed roller

Separator roller

2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of t he m achine.

3. Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine, exposing the feed and separator rollers.

Roller assembly

Feed roller

Separator roller

4. Hold the feed and separator rollers and scrub t hem with a roller cleaning pad until all residue is removed from the roller ribs. Clean the five small normal forc e r ollers (below the feed roller — not shown in this illustration) in the same manner.

5. Wipe the feed and separator rollers and the five normal force rollers with a clean, dry, lint-free clot h t o dry the rollers.

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6. Rotate the roller assembly back into position.

7. Close the front cover.

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Cleaning the feeder module and separator roller (automatic feeder)

Clean the feeder module and separator roller daily to pr event ink, toner, and dust from collecting on t he r oller s and pr eventing documents from separating.

IMPORTANT: Do not use alcohol on feed or separator rollers. It is

recommended that you use the Roller Cleaning Pads to clean the feed and separator rollers.

Cleaning the feeder module and separator roller:

1. O pen t he front cover.

2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of t he m achine.

3. Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine, exposing the feeder module and separator roller.

Roller cover release lever

Roller cover

Feeder module

4. Remove the feeder module by pushing it to t he r ight and lifting it out of its position.

5. Hold the feed rollers and scrub them with the Roller Cleaning Pad until all residue is removed.

6. Wipe the feed roller with a clean, dry, lint-f ree cloth.

7. Clean both rollers of the feeder module.

8. Replace the feeder module, by aligning the pins and fitting it into position.

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Cleaning the separator roller:

1. O pen t he front cover.

2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of t he m achine.

3. Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine, exposing the feeder module and separator roller.

Roller cover release lever

Roller cover

Feeder module

4. Lift and remove the separator roller cover plate.

5. Lift the separator roller out of the grooved brackets.

Separator roller

Grooved brackets

6. Hold the separator roller and scrub it with the Roller Cleaning Pad until all residue is removed.

7. Wipe the separator r oller with a clean, dry, lint-free clot h.

8. If the roller shows signs of wear, obtain and replace the separator roller.

9. Replace the separator roller by aligning the pins in the grooved brackets.

10. Reinsert the separator roller cover plate.

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11. Close the feeder cover.

12. Close the front door.

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Cleaning the paper path

NOTE: Before doing the following pr ocedur e, clean the machine

thoroughly and use the roller cleaning pads to clean the feed, separator and normal force roller s — start with a clean machine.

The paper path should be cleaned twice a day, using the Paper Path Cleaner to clean the paper path rollers. Feed a cleaning sheet with the gum side up through the machine in bot h t he por trait and landscape orientation.

Before you clean the paper path, be sure the feed and separator r oller s and imaging guides have been cleaned.

1. To ensure complete coverage of the transport feed the cleaning sheet in the center, and to the left and right of the feeder document guides.

2. Repeat the procedure until no furt her residue is picked up by the cleaning sheet.

3. Using a clean Paper Path Cleaner sheet, repeat Step 1 to verify that the rollers are clean.

4. Turn the gum side down, and repeat Steps 1 through 3.

NOTE: When the gum side is down, it is necessar y to hold down

the gap release lever to allow the Paper Path Cleaner sheet to feed past the separator roller.

Vacuuming inside the scanner

Regular use of Paper Path Cleaner sheets m ay result in fewer major cleanings with the roller cleaning pads.

NOTE: If t her e are feeder errors after cleaning the feed and separator

rollers, refer to the section entitled “Adjusting the feed and separator roller gap”, in Chapter 2.

The sensors located under the horizontal plate in the feeder/horizontal transport area and in the upper section of the lower roller housing assembly, the exposure lamp housings, and the air filter should be vacuumed or wiped down thoroughly with a clean, dry, soft, lint-free cloth at least once a week.

Refer to the instructions and illust rations provided in the Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, to assist in accessing t he sensor locat ions.

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Cleaning the feeder/ horizontal transport area

The sensors in the feeder/horizontal tr anspor t area are located under the horizontal plate, behind the feed/separator r oller s , near the reflector strips.

1. Open the front cover.

2. Raise the horizontal plate.

3. Vacuum the area underneath the horizontal plate.

4. Remove the lower belt module.

5. Vacuum under the module and wipe with a clean, damp cloth.

6. Replace the lower belt module.

7. Lower the horizontal plate back into place.

8. Close the front cover.

Cleaning the lower roller housing assembly area

To clean the lower roller housing assembly area, follow the steps below:

1. Open the top cover.

2. Open the right-side access door.

3. Remove the imaging guides (not shown in illustrat ion) . IMPORTANT: Use car e when handling the imaging guides. Hold

the imaging guides by the green handles only.

Vertical baffle handle

Baffle plate

Lower roller housing assembly

Screen

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4. Grasp the vertical baffle handle, push it in and turn it counterclockwise until the baffle plate unlatches. Pull the baffle plate down until it stops, this unlocks the lower roller housing assembly.

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5. Slide the lower roller housing assembly out of its housing and vacuum inside the housing.

IMPORTANT: Do not slide the lower roller housing assembly back

into place without first rem oving t he imaging guides. Failure to remove them first can cause m isalignment and/or damage to the machine.

6. Slide the lower roller housing assembly back into its original position.

7. Replace the imaging guides.

8. Vacuum the screen located at the base of the transport system.

9. Raise the baffle plate and push it into its orig inal position. Turn the vertical baffle handle and latch it into place.

10. Close the right-side access door and top cover.

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Weekly maintenance procedures

Maintenance procedures that should be performed weekly include cleaning the exposure lamp housings, the cabinet and air filter.

Cleaning the exposure lamp housings

The upper and lower lamp housings should be cleaned.

1. Open the right-side access door.

2. Remove the upper and lower imaging guides (between the upper and lower exposure lamp housings — not shown in this illustration).

IMPORTANT: Use car e when handling the imaging guides. Hold

the imaging guides by the green handles only.

Upper lamp housing

Area to

vacuum

Lower lamp housing

3. Remove the lower lamp housing.

4. Vacuum the housing.

5. Replace the lower lamp housing.

6. Remove the upper lamp housing.

7. Vacuum the housing.

8. Replace the upper lamp housing.

9. Replace the upper and lower imaging guides.

10. Close the right-side access door.

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Cleaning the cabinet

Clean the exterior of the scanner, the feed shelf, and the hopper ar ea with a soft cloth. Remove any fingerprints, stains, or stubborn dirt with a cloth dampened with water or a mild cleaning agent.

Cleaning the air filter

The air filter should be checked and cleaned at least once a week, and changed as needed.

1. Remove the air filter cover by pressing in on the t op of the cover to release the catch.

Air filter cover

Catch

Air filter

2. Examine the filter for dust accumulation. If dust has accumulated, lightly vacuum the outside of the air filter and the air filter cover.

3. Replace t he air filter cover by first inserting the bottom edge and then pushing the top edge in place.

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Replacement procedures

Replacement procedures should be performed on an as- needed basis. Components that need periodic replacement include the air filter, exposure lamps and the imaging guides.

Replacing the air filter

The air filter should be replaced at least once a year, more often if needed.

IMPORTANT: Never operate the scanner without an air filt er installed.

The imaging apparatus will quickly become contaminated with dust and dirt, impairing image quality.

1. Remove the air filter cover by pressing in on the t op of the cover to release the catch.

Air filter cover

Catch

Air filter

2. Carefully remove the old air f ilt er. Note the orientation of the filter as it is removed from the machine.

3. Orient a new air filter the sam e as t he old air filter, and insert it into the space left open by the old air filter.

4. Replace the air filter cover by first inserting the bottom edge and then pushing the top edge in place.

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Replacing the exposure lamps

The exposure system consists of four long - life fluorescent lamps. There are two lamp housings; one upper and one lower. Each lamp housing contains two lamps.

Change the lamps at least every 500 hours, when image quality appears to be degrading (and standard maint enance pr ocedures do not improve the image quality), or when requested to do so by an operator message. Always replace both lamps in a housing at the same time, or exposures may appear inconsistent. Always use the recommended lamps, or image quality may be unacceptable.

1. Turn the side panel switch off.

2. Open the right side access door.

3. Remove the imaging guides. ( Refer to the section entitled, “Replacing the imaging g uides”.)

4. Grasp the tab at the end of the upper lam p housing and slide the housing out of the track.

Tab

Upper lamp housing

WARNING: Make sure the lamps are cool before attempting

to remove them from the lamp housing.

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5. Carefully grasp the end of t he lam p t hat is nearest the tab and lift it out of the lamp housing sock et . Free the other end of the lamp and lift it out of the lamp housing. Remove the second lamp in the same manner.

6. Dispose of or recycle the used lamps.

7. Install each lamp using the following sequence of steps:

• Face the clear, horizontal line of the new lamp toward the slot in

the bottom of the lamp housing.

• Insert one end of the lamp into t he socket at the tab end of the

lamp housing. Insert the opposite end of the lamp into the other socket.

WARNING: The exposure lamps are fragile. Never appl y

pressure to the center of the lamp; press down only on the ends of the lamp.

• Gently push down on each end of the lamp. Do not forc e t he

lamp into place. The lamp should fit securely into the housing and click into place.

NOTE: Improperly installed lamps (i.e., not securely seated in

the lamp housing) will result in repeated low lamp warnings.

8. Place the upper lamp housing in the track and slide it back into place. Repeat Steps 4 through 8 to replace the lamps in the lower lamp housing.

9. Reinstall the imaging guides.

10. Close the right-side access door.

11. Turn the side panel switch on.

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Replacing the imaging guides

To replace the imaging guides, follow the steps below:

1. Open the right-side access door.

2. Locate and grasp the end of the upper im aging guide. Carefully slide the imaging guide out of its track.

IMPORTANT: Use car e when handling the imaging guides. Hold

the imaging guides by the green handles only.

3. Locate and grasp the end of the lower imaging guide. Carefully slide the imaging guide out of its track.

4. Grasp and hold the new lower imaging guide by the green handle and carefully slide it into place. Make sure the g rooves fully engage the track.

5. Grasp and hold the new upper imaging guide by the green handle and carefully slide it into place. Make sure the g rooves fully engage the track.

NOTE: T he im aging guides are not interchangeable. They can

only be inserted one way.

6. Close t he r ig ht-side access door.

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Replacing the feeder module and separator roller (automatic feeder

only)

To replace the feeder module and separator roller, follow the steps below:

Replacing the feeder module:

1. O pen t he front cover.

2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of t he m achine.

3. Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine, exposing the feeder module and separator roller.

Roller cover release lever

Roller cover

Feeder module

4. Remove the feeder module by pushing it to t he r ight and lifting it out of its position.

5. Reinsert a new feeder module, by aligning t he pins and fitting it into position.

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Replacing the separator roller:

1. O pen t he front cover.

2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of t he m achine.

3. Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine, exposing the feeder module and separator roller.

Roller cover release lever

Roller cover

Feeder module

4. Lift and remove the separator roller cover plate.

5. Lift the separator roller out of the grooved brackets.

Separator roller

Grooved brackets

6. Reinsert a new separator roller by aligning the pins in the g rooved brackets.

7. Reinsert the separator roller cover plate.

8. Close the feeder cover.

9. Close the front door.

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Ordering replacement parts

The following consumable parts can be ordered by calling: 1-800-431-7278. For a complete list of supplies, parts and tools, see Chapter 9, Accessories.

• Imaging guides

− Upper: Part No. 964365

− Lower: Part No. 942000

• White exposure lamp: Part No. 964683

• Automatic Document Feeder Module (for autom at ic feeder):

CAT No. 123 6066

• Automatic Document Feeder Separator Roller ( for automatic feeder): CAT No. 161 4908

• Air filter: Part No. 942890

Ordering cleaning materials

The following cleaning materials can be order ed:

• Paper Path Cleaner: CAT No. 169 0783 (pack of 50)

• Roller Cleaning Pads: CAT No. 853 5981 (pack of 24)

• Staticide Wipes: CAT No. 896 5519 (pack of 24)

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6 Operator Messages

This chapter outlines the actions that should be tak en by the user and system administrator when an operator message appears in t he stat us display.

If a message appears in the status display that is within the r anges E000-E299 or E500-E599, you should take the action indicated in the table(s) in this chapter.

IMPORTANT: Never power down the machine without first contacting

If a message appears in the status display that is within the r anges E300-E499 or E600-E999, contact your system administrator.

The following action(s) should be taken:

• Determine whether or not the error can be addressed from the host system.

• If the error cannot be addressed from the host system, attempt t o clear the error by taking the action indicat ed in the table(s) in this chapter.

• If the prescribed action(s) does not clear the error, initiate a controlled power-down sequence:

your system administrator.

− Wait for all inform ation currently held in the buffer to be

transferred to the host system.

− Turn off the scanner transport using the side panel switch.

− Turn off the scanner power using the main power switch.

− Wait 10 to 30 seconds.

− Turn on the scanner power using the main power switch.

− Turn on the scanner transport using the side panel switch.

• If the error condition is not clear ed using the controlled power-down

sequence, contact service.

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Operator message listing

Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required

E000 Memory battery low — call service Call service — do not turn off the m achine. E100 Please wait No action required. Wait for the message to

clear. E101 Auto shut off, press RUN E102 Press STOP and try again

Press Run to continue. Feed documents.

Press Stop and try again. E103 Select valid mode Invalid mode selected. Enter function code

F01 to select another mode. E104 Function not available Invalid function code entered. Enter another

function code. E106 Warning — document lengt h error Check the document length to see if it is

shorter than the minimum or long er than the

maximum allowed; refeed the document. E107 Warning — double document Refeed the document. For mor e information

see Chapter 8, Using the Multi-Feed

Detector.

E110 Upper lamp warning, press RUN

Press Run to continue.

Change the lamps when the current set of

documents has been processed. E111 Lower lamp warning, press RUN

Press Run to continue.

Change the lamps when the current set of

documents has been processed. E112 Invalid patch level Invalid patch was used. Feed correct patch. E113 Enter correct image address

Use the Next key to enter correct image

address. E114 Check current level Check the current document image level.

Conflicting input regarding the proper level

was received. E117

E118 E119

Enter correct level/Image Address Document image level assignment and next

image address input conflict.

Specify another document image level, or

use the Next key to enter a valid image

address. E120 Diagnostic running — do not use Do not use; the machine is being serviced.

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Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required

E121 E122

Check front patch reader Check rear patch reader

Patch code not recognized.

Verify that the patch document was fed into

the transport in the proper orientat ion.

• If not, refeed t he path docum ent .

• If so, change to a non-patch mode to

continue; call service.

E123 Command data rejected — resend Command not recogn ized. Ent er t he

command again. E124

E125

Command not allowed in this model Com m and cannot be performed. Enter a

valid command. E126 Enter correct command Pr ess correct key(s) for mode selected. E127 Feeder waiting for host system System is busy. No action required. Wait for

the message to clear. E128 Feeder adjustment warning Check and adjust feed and separator roller

gap. E130 OCR not installed Requested action requires installation of the

OCR accessory. E131 Device not enabled Requested action requires installation of the

Bar Code Reader. E132 Enable bar code first Requested action requires that you enable

the Bar Code Reader. Enter function code

F60 to enable bar code reading. E133 Feeder waiting for printer ( Super 12

Printer only) E140 E141 E142 E143 E145 E200

Document Printer not installed

Patch Reader not installed

Detection System not installed

Bar Code Reader not installed

Endorser not installed

Verify/enter image address An error has occurred in the system and t he E201

The printer is moving into the print position; wait until the message clears.

Requested action required installation of the module/accessory indicated.

The required module/accessory is not installed.

image address may no longer be correct. Use function code F08 to determine the last

image address. Use the Next key to correct the image

address, if necessary.

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Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required

E204 Double document — refeed

Press Clear and use the Next key to enter the correct image address and refeed document(s). For more inf or m at ion see Chapter 8, Using the Multi-Feed Detector.

E205 Level overflow — press ne xt level

Press Clear and use the Next key to enter the correct image address, or pr ess a level key for a higher level.

E206 Check print head Install the correct Document Printe r pr int

head.

E207 Check printer installation Document Printer not correctly installed.

Properly install the Document Printer print head.

E211 Enter correct Image Address

Use the Next key to enter the correct im age address.

E214 Document length error — refeed

Press Clear and use the Next key to enter the correct image address and refeed document(s).

E219 Clear error and refeed last doc

Press the Clear key. Press Run and feed the last document.

E220 Check for jam in entr ance t ransport Clear the document path.

Press Clear and then press the Jog key.

Press Run and refeed document(s). E221 Clean entrance sensor Perform maintenance/ cleaning procedures. E225 Check for jam in tr ansport Clear the document path.

Press Clear and then press the Jog key.

Press Run and refeed document(s). E226 Clean slide-out sensor reflector Perform maintenance/cleaning procedures. E227 Check for jam in tr ansport Clear the document path.

Press Clear and then press the Jog key.

Press Run and refeed document(s). E228 Check for jam in upper t r ansport Clear the document path.

Press Clear and then press the Jog key.

Press Run and refeed document(s). E229 Clean exit sensor Perform maintenance/cleaning procedures.

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Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required

E230 Open access door to correct error Open the access door.

Verify all operator accessible areas are

properly closed.

Press Run to continue. E231 Press JOG, and try again

Press Jog and then press the Run key. Try

again. E232 Close all access doors and RUN Close all access doors.

Press Run to continue. E234 Press JOG, and try again

Press the Jog key and then press Run. Try

again. E235

E236

Turn main power OFF and ON

• Turn the side panel switch off.

• Turn the main power switch off.

• Wait 5 to 10 seconds.

• Turn the main power switch on.

• Turn the side panel switch on.

If the error repeats, call ser vice. E238 User function string invalid The P-key, End-of-Batch, etc., definition

made during installation is invalid. Correct the

definition using the Mode Setup Software. E240

E241 E242 E243 E244

Enter correct level of IA — refeed Set or change the document image level or

use the Next key to enter a new image

address.

Press Run to continue. E245 E246 Conflicting input — what level? Set or change the document im age level to

E267 Clear error, re-enter IA

E280 Feeder off due to host request System is busy. The feeder will be

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confirm the proper document im age level.

Press Run to continue.

Press Clear. Use the Next key to enter an

image address.

Press Run to continue.

reactivated when the system is no longer

busy.

Wait until the message clears and continue.

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Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required

E281 OCR was reset — restart batch

Use the Next key to enter a starting image

address.

Rerun the batch. E282 Comm buffer f ull — please wait System is busy. Wait until the message

clears, then continue. E285 Feeder off due to OCR request System is busy. Feeder will be reactivated

when the system is no longer busy.

Wait until the message clears, then continue. E286 Feed calibration target Calibration process has started.

Press Run and feed the calibration targ et into

the transport. E291 Scanner disabled The machine has been disabled due to an

error. Determine the cause of the error via

the host system.

Enable the machine.

Press Run to continue. E293 Host recovery required Contact your system administrator to initiate

the required action on the host system. E294 Front calibration warning Perform maintenance/cleaning procedures

for the Document Scanning Array, imaging

guides, etc.

Check the lamps; replace if necessary.

Recalibrate the machine. E295 Rear calibration warning Perform m aint enance/cleaning procedures

for the Document Scanning Array, imaging

guides, etc.

Check the lamps; replace if necessary.

Recalibrate the machine. E296 Target not seen Repeat the calibrat ion pr ocess using a blank

target. If er r or repeats, call service. E297 Document queue full The feeder and transport ar e st opped and

the machine is disabled.

Transfer images from t he image buffer to the

host system.

Re-enable the machine.

Press Run to continue. E298 Calibration required

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Enter function code F37 to initiate the

calibration sequence.

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Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required

E500 E501 E502 E503 E512 E513 E550 E551 E552 E553 E562 E563 E504 E505 E506 E507 E508 E509 E510 E511 E514 E515 E516 E554 E555 E556 E557 E558 E559 E560 E561 E564

System error Contact your system administrator.

A controlled power-down sequence is

required.

Display communications error

Press Jog to clear all documents from t he

transport.

Press Run and refeed the document(s).

COIN-2 communications error Check cable connections.

Verify all equipment components are

powered on.

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Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required

E600 through E699

E700 through E799

E800 through E899

various messages

• Turn the side panel switch off.

• Turn the main power switch off.

• Wait 5 to 10 seconds.

• Turn the main power switch on.

• Turn the side panel switch on.

If the error repeats, or if additional errors are

received, call service.

• Turn the side panel switch off.

• Turn the main power switch off.

• Wait 5 to 10 seconds.

• Turn the main power switch on.

• Turn the side panel switch on.

If the error repeats, or if additional errors are

received, call service.

• Turn the side panel switch off.

• Turn the main power switch off.

• Wait 5 to 10 seconds.

E900 through E999

various messages

• Turn the main power switch on.

• Turn the side panel switch on.

If the error repeats, or if additional errors are

received, call service.

• Turn the side panel switch off.

• Turn the main power switch off.

• Wait 5 to 10 seconds.

• Turn the main power switch on.

• Turn the side panel switch on.

If the error repeats, or if additional errors are

received, call service.

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7 Troubleshooting

Trouble and remedy chart

Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

Scanner does not power on (status display does not illuminate).

Documents not feeding properly.

Semi-automatic feeder only

This chapter outlines some of the pr oblem s you may encounter and their probable causes and remedies.

The power cord is not connected.

The wall outlet is defective. Check t he outlet (call an

The main power switch is off. Turn the main power switch on. The side panel switch is off. Turn the side panel switch on. The cabinet covers are not

closed.

The feed and separator roller gap is not properly adjusted.

Push the power cord plug into the receptacle.

authorized electrician.)

Check and close all the cabinet covers.

Refer to Chapter 2, “Adj ust ing the feed and separator roller gap”.

Feeding thick documents without using the gap release lever.

The feed shelf position is not properly adjusted.

Semi-automatic and automatic feeder

The feed and separator rollers may be dirty.

The feed shelf side guides ar e not properly adjusted.

Automatic feeder only

Documents are being fed too far into the feeder.

Refer to Chapter 2, “Adj ust ing the feed and separator roller gap”.

Refer to Chapter 2, “Adj ust ing the feed shelf position”.

Refer to Chapter 5, “ Cleaning the feed and separator rollers”.

Refer to Chapter 2, “Adj ust ing the feed shelf side guides and end stop”.

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Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

Documents not stacking properly.

The exit hopper side guides are not properly adjusted.

The exit hopper end stop is not properly adjusted.

The wrong deflector is being used.

Repeated jamming. The transport system baffle

plates and operator-accessible areas are not firmly closed.

Clear streak on scanned images.

Overall scanned image density too light, too dark, or

There may be a foreign object in the optical path.

Dust or dirt on the mirrors or imaging guides.

uneven.

Refer to Chapter 2, “Adj usting the exit hopper side guides and end stop”.

Refer to Chapter 2, “Changing the deflector.”

Repeat any recent jam clearing or maintenance procedures, making certain all baffle plates are firm ly in place and all operatoraccessible areas are properly closed. Refer to “Clearing t he document path” later in this chapter.

Check and clean imaging guides and transport area. Refer to Chapter 5, “Cleaning the imaging guides”.

Check and clean imaging guides and mirrors. Refer t o Chapter 5, “Cleaning the imaging guides”.

Calibration is not performed or is not performed correctly.

Lamps are dirty or not properly installed.

Calibration failure. Calibration target was skewed

when feeding.

Lamps are dirty or not properly installed.

Document was in the transport at the time of calibration.

Perform calibration using instructions provided. Refer to Chapter 2, “Calibrating the scanner”.

Check the lamps for proper installation. Check for dirt or debris in the lamp housing. Refer to Chapter 5, “Cleaning the exposure lamp housings”.

Retry. Adjust feed tray side guides. Adjust feed and separator roller gap.

Check the lamps for proper installation. Check for dirt or debris in the lamp housing. Refer to Chapter 5, “Cleaning the exposure lamp housings”.

Remove any documents in the transport system. Retry. Refer to “Clearing the document path” later in this chapter.

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Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

Multi-Feed Detection – if both Enable and Calibrate buttons are constantly illuminated.*

Valid multi-feed detection or the document did not pass under the document detection sensor

The scanner has encountered a multi-fed document, or the document missed the sensor. Depending upon the scanner

Press Run or either Multi-Feed Detector button. This automatically re-enables the Multi-

Feed Detector. configuration, the t ransport will stop and display an E204 error; just display a warning message or beep and display a warning message.

Calibration out of range During calibration, a document

that was too thick was fed.

Auto-zero function incomplete our out of range

Upon starting the transport, it stops with an E204 error.

Restart the transport and calibrate

again.

• Check to make sure the sensor is not stuck out of position or the sensor is not retracted.

• Restart the transport.

Only one document goes through the feeder and returns an error

The thickness sensor may be mechanically retracted but the Multi-Feed Detector is enabled.

Extend the thickness sensor or disable the Multi-Feed Detector.

Multi-Feed Detection – if both Enable and Calibrate buttons are NOT constantly illuminated.*

Skewed document, not a multi-feed

Calibration  both lights continue to flash

Encountered a skewed document.

Document feed missed the sensor during calibration.

Press the green Run button to continue.

Refeed the document so it passes under the sensor to complete the calibration.

* Under normal operating conditions, only the Multi-Feed Detector Enable button is illuminated. See the

reasons listed above for some reasons why both Multi-Feed Detector buttons may be continually illuminated and an E204 error is displayed on the operator interface.

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Clearing the document path

If a document becomes lodged in the scanner t r ansport system, the system stops running and a message appears in the status display.

A document can become lodged in the transport system when:

• Documents are not fed straight (skewed).

• Documents are torn, badly folded, or wrinkled.

• Staples and paper clips were not removed from documents.

• Imaging guides are not seated properly or are not installed.

• Transport system baffle plates are not firmly closed.

The document path can be cleared easily because:

• No tools are needed.

• Easy-access panels let you quickly locate and clear documents.

The document path

There are six areas in the transport system where documents may become lodged and need to be removed:

A The feeder/horizontal transport area B The imaging guide ar ea C The lower roller assembly area D The vertical transport ar ea E The upper turn area F T h e docum ent exit ar ea

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Clearing documents

Follow the steps below to clear the document path:

NOTE: Illustrations shown in this section are shown using the semi-

automatic feeder.

1. Check each transport area (Areas A through F) for documents lodged in the document path. You only have to remove the jammed document(s). The Jog feature places t he r est of the documents in the exit hopper. Make certain all operator-accessible areas are firmly closed and all baffle plates are lock ed int o place.

2. Press and hold down the Jog key to clear any remaining documents.

3. Collect the documents located in the transport system. Put them back into their original order, if necessary.

4. Reset the image address, level, etc., if necessary.

5. Rescan the documents. If an error code appear s in the status display, check each transport area ag ain to make certain all documents have been cleared.

NOTE: Green labels on handles designate oper ator-accessible areas.

The feeder/horizontal transport area

To clear the feeder/horizontal transport ar ea ( Ar ea A):

1. Grasp the front cover and swing it open to the right.

2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the rear of t he m achine.

Roller cover

release lever

Gap

Feed roller

Separator roller

release lever

3. Grasp the roller cover and rotate it up and toward the back of the machine.

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4. Remove any documents or document pieces found in the feeder.

5. Grasp and rotate the roller cover back into its original position.

6. Verify that the roller cover release lever snaps back and locks the roller cover down into position.

7. Close the front cover.

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The imaging guide area

To clear the imaging guide area ( Ar ea B) :

1. Open the right-side access door.

Upper lamp

housing

assembly

Upper imaging

guide

Lower imaging

guide

2. Locate and remove only the upper imaging guide. IMPORTANT: Use car e when handling t he imaging guides. Hold

the imaging guides by the green handles only.

3. Locate and remove the upper lamp housing assembly.

4. Remove any documents or document pieces.

5. Reinsert the upper lamp housing assembly.

6. Reinsert the upper imaging guide.

7. Close the right-side access door.

NOTE: It may also be helpful to remove the lower lamp housing

assembly for easier access to this area.

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The lower roller assembly area

To clear the lower roller assembly area (Area C):

1. Open the top cover.

2. Open the right-side access door.

Vertical baffle handle

Baffle plate

Lower roller assembly

3. Remove the imaging guides (not shown in this illustration). IMPORTANT: Use car e when handling t he imaging guides. Hold

the imaging guides by the green handles only.

4. Turn the vertical baffle handle latch counterclockwise to unlatch the baffle plate. Lower the baffle plate unt il it stops. This unlocks the lower roller assembly.

5. Grasp the lower roller assembly handle (as shown) and slide the assembly toward the rear of the machine.

6. Remove any documents or document pieces. IMPORTANT: Do not slide the lower roller assembly back into place

without first removing the im aging guides. Failure to remove them first can cause misalignment and/or damage to the machine.

7. Slide the lower roller assembly back into place.

8. Raise the plate into its original position. Turn the vertical baffle latch clockwise to lock the baffle plate into posit ion. Be sure the baffle

plate is securely locked into its original position.

9. Replace the imaging guides.

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10. Close the right-side access door and top cover.

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The vertical transport

Vertical baffle han

area

To clear the vertical transport area (Area D):

1. Open the top cover.

2. Open the right-side access door.

Baffle plate

3. Turn the vertical baffle latch handle counterclockwise to unlatch t he baffle plate. Lower the baffle plate unt il it stops.

The upper turn area

4. Remove any documents or document pieces.

5. Raise the plate into its original position. Turn the vertical baffle latch clockwise to lock the baffle plate into posit ion. Be sure the baffle

plate is securely locked into its original position.

6. Close the right-side access door and top cover.

To clear the upper turn area (Area E):

1. Open the top cover.

Top cover

Baffle plate

Upper turn handle

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2. Locate and grasp the upper turn handle.

Exit handle

3. Push the upper turn handle down and lower the baffle plate until it stops.

4. Remove any documents or document pieces.

5. Raise the plate into its original position. Turn the vertical baffle latch clockwise to lock the baffle plate into posit ion. Be sure the baffle

plate is securely locked into its original position.

6. Close the top cover.

The document exit area

To clear the document exit area (Area F):

1. Open the top cover.

Static brush

Static brush (under

housing)

2. Locate and grasp the exit handle.

Exit baffle

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3. Raise and hold the exit baffle to expose any documents.

4. Remove any documents or document pieces. IMPORTANT: Be car eful not to damage the static brushes when

removing documents.

5. Lower the exit baffle into its original position.

6. Close the top cover.

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8 Using the Multi-Feed Detector

Introduction

Before you begin

The Kodak Digital Science Multi-Feed Detector aids in docum ent processing by detecting documents that may go through the feeder one on top of the other. Multi-f eeds can easily happen due to damp documents, adhesives on documents, electrostat ically charged documents, or a maladjusted feeder gap.

NOTE: This accessory is not intended for use on machines with the

Check Feeder accessory.

For the Multi-Feed Detector to f unction properly be sure of the following:

• Documents must be greater than or equal to 2.5 inches (104 mm) in length. (Length is measured parallel to the dir e ct ion of feeding.)

• Minimum document width is 4.5 inches.

• The thickness of the documents within a batch must be t he sam e

within ±10% from any nominal value from 2.0 t o 7.0 mils.

• Documents should be in good condition.

• The document stack is fanned before feeding to aid in document

separation.

• Labels should be placed on the documents so they do not pass under the thickness sensor. If the labels on the docum ent will pass under the thickness sensor, they must be less than or equal to ½inch in length and spaced greater than 1-inch. They must be placed 2 inches or more from the trail and lead edges of a docum ent.

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Enabling/disabling Multi-Feed Detector

The Multi-Feed Detector is controlled by two but t ons located to the left of the document output tr ay as you ar e f acing t he machine.

Calibrate

Enable

Calibrate (upper button) — allows you to calibrate the thickness threshold limit.

Multi-Feed Detector Enable/Disable (lower button) — allows you to enable or disable the Multi-Feed Detector.

NOTE: When the transport is running, you cannot change the Enable or

Calibrate state of the Multi-Feed Detector.

F72 Double Detection On/Off — allows you t o use a function code to enable and disable the system. The lights do not change.

When a multi-feed is detected, both butt ons illum inate. Depending upon the scanner firmware and how the unit is configured, one of the following messages will be displayed:

• E204 Double document - refeed

E107 Warning Double document - refeed

The Multi-Feed Detector Enable/Disable button indicates the stat e of the accessory. If the lamp is ON, the accessory is enabled. While the transport is stopped, press the lower button to enable or disable the accessory as desired. The Multi-Feed Detector automatically enables after power-up or a successful calibration as described in the next section.

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Calibrating the MultiFeed Detector

You need to calibrate the Multi-Feed Detect or to set the double thickness threshold. Calibration should be performed ever y t im e a set of documents with different thicknesses has to be scanned. If you are not scanning documents of different thicknesses, calibration should be performed more often (depending on t he volum e of documents being scanned), or at least one a week.

The optimum threshold set value is one that is very close to the actual document thickness that is being imaged. Documents must be very close to the same thickness in order for the Multi-Feed Detector to funct ion properly.

To calibrate the thickness threshold follow the steps below:

Stop the transport. Disable the Multi-Feed Detector by pressing the lower button so it is

2. not illuminated.

Press the Calibrate button (it should illuminate). Start the transport by pressing the green Run key.

When both Multi-Feed Detector buttons are flashing together, feed a

5. representative sample of the calibration document so that it passes under the thickness sensor. This document thickness will be measured and stored as the new thickness threshold.

When calibration is complete, the buttons will stop f lashing and t he M ult iFeed Detector will automatically be enabled (the Mult i- Feed Detector Enable button will be illuminated).

NOTE: The thickness calibration document will be scanned unless the

machine is placed in a non-scanning mode (i.e., Count Only mode) prior to thickness calibration.

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Operating the scanner with the Multi-Feed Detector enabled

When the Multi-Feed Detector is enabled, the scanner is continuously checking documents for multi-feeds when the t r ansport is running. When a multi-fed document is encountered, an error will be reported. The scanner will report a document as a true mult i-fed document if it overlaps another document by ¾ of an inch or more.

When a multi-feed is detected, one of t he f o llowing er r ors will occur (depending upon how the scanner is configured):

• If the scanner is setup to stop and display an error, an E204 message will be displayed. The transport will stop and both Mu lt iFeed Detector indicators will be illuminated. To recover from an E204 error:

- reset the image address

- reset the document stack

- start the transport again

• If the scanner is setup to beep and display an error or just display an error, an E107 message will be displayed on the status display. The transport will continue to run, and both Multi-Feed Detector indicators will be illuminated. To recover fr om an E107 error:

- reset the image address

- reset the document stack

- press either the Enable, Calibrate or Stop button in order to

reactivate the Multi-Feed Detector.

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Retracting the thickness sensor

Under normal circumstances, you should not need to adjust t he thickness sensor manually. However, if you are feeding documents of mixed thickness or lightweight documents, you may need to m anually retract the thickness sensor. To do this:

1. Open the front cover of the scanner.

Release the feeder latch and lift the top of the feeder upward.

Press the extended portion of the sensor in until it snaps up into the

3. retracted position.

NOTE: The Multi-Feed sensor is located approximately 1 inch left of

the feeder centerline as you face the scanner.

4. Place the feeder top back into its original position.

5. Close the front cover.

6. Disable t he “Enabling/disabling the

To manually extend the thickness sensor:

Open the front cover of the scanner.

Release the feeder latch and lift the top of the feeder upward.

Multi-Feed Detector. See the section entitled,

Multi-Feed Detector” for more information.

3. Use a pointed instrument; such as a ball-point pen, to press in on the recessed area at the top end of the thickness sensor unt il it snaps down into its operating position.

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5. Close the front cover.

Error recovery

Interactive/online method

6. I f desir ed, calibrate and re-enable the section entitled, “Calibrating the

Multi-Feed Detector. See the

Multi-Feed Detector” for more

information.

Error recovery methods are requir ed when a m u lt i- feed has been detected. The two methods described below meet the needs of most users. However, other methods may be used.

IMPORTANT: Before beginning error recovery, make sure all images and

headers have been transferred from the image buffer to the host system.

Use the Interactive/Online method when your pr imary concern is that the scanned database has no duplicate images.

Follow these steps to use the Interactive/Online met hod:

At the host system, search through the most recently scanned files to

1. determine which images have been scanned and transferred.

Find the last successfully scanned image. Record/remember the

2. sequential ID number and/or the image address assigned to the last successfully scanned image.

Sort through the stack of documents being scanned to find the

document that produced the last successfully scanned image. You will have to rescan all of the documents that follow the last successf ully scanned document.

Download the sequential ID number and/or the next image address.

The value(s) you download should correspond to the document following the last successfully scanned image.

Begin scanning the documents that follow the last successfully

scanned document.

NOTE: Documents detected as multi-feeds and the documents directly

following are not scanned.

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Batch/offline method

Use the Batch/Offline method when your primary concern is efficient use of time, duplicates in the database do not represent a problem, and there is adequate space in the scanned image database for the duplicate images (same images with differ ent sequential ID numbers and image addresses.)

Follow these steps to use the Batch/Offline method:

Remove the stack of successfully scanned documents from the exit

hopper.

Take the last three or four documents from the top of the stack and put

them into the feed tray or at the top of the next st ack of documents.

Begin scanning the documents.

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9 Accessories

This chapter provides a list of available accessories for the Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 9520. Operating instruct ions f or most of

these accessories can be found in this chapter. Other accessories are available but do not necessarily require any

specific operating instructions. Any operating instructions you receive on new accessories can be

conveniently placed in this chapter so you can easily access them as needed.

• Advanced Document Controller — detects document length and skew. CAT No. 820 6880 (standard on the 9520 Document Scanner)

• Bar Code Reader — a productivity feature which provides a hands- off method of enter ing data by automatically reading and decoding information encoded in bar code form. CAT No. 822 0790 (standard on the 9520 Document Scanner)

• Check Feeder — provides continuous feeding of check-sized documents. CAT No. 177 5030

• Check Stacker — provides continuous stacking of check-sized documents. CAT. No. 153 2522

• Document Printer and Controller — provides easy installation and maintenance of print cartridges for 6- or 12-character printing of customer-specified inf or m a t ion on docum ents. CAT No. 838 9357

• Endorser — automatically imprints endorsements on the rear side of documents (with a variety of die stamp styles) as they pass through the transport system. CAT No. 800 7106

• Footswitch — provides a hands-off method of performing document level changes or commonly used functions while documents are being fed into the transport system. CAT. No. 124 8707

• Imaging Station Lamps — provides color form drop-out capability for more efficient document storage. See the section entitled, “Supplies” for catalog numbers.

• Patch Reader — a productivity feature which controls document level changes by automatically sensing a predefined patch code and changing the document level accordingly. CAT No. 833 9749 (standard on the 9520 Document Scanner)

• Super12 Document Printer — provides easy installation and maintenance of print cartridges for 12-character printing of customerspecified information on documents. CAT No. 816 4865

• Workstation Side Console — provides extra work space for the operator when scanning documents. CAT No. 844 2915

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Supplies

The following supplies are available and can be order through t he Supplies Group 1 (888) 247-1234.

Endorser

It is recommended that at least one die dr um , one die set, and two ink rollers be ordered.

Supply Catalog #

Die Drum 822 6896 Die Drum—Payee 835 7683 Die Drum—International 831 6770 Die Set 157 6172 Die Set—Payee 822 7456 Die Set—Special 804 7532 Ink Roller—Red 149 1984 Ink Roller—Purple 149 1018 Ink Roller—Green 104 0492 Ink Roller—Black 142 0272

Imaging Station Lamps Supply Catalog #

Red Image Color Element Lamp (set of 2) 175 9893 Green Image Color Element Lam p ( set of 2) 104 9675 Blue Image Color Element Lamp (set of 2) 160 0410

Automatic Document Feeder Supply Catalog #

Automatic Document Feeder Module 123 6066 Automatic Document Feeder Separator Roller 161 4908

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Parts and tools

The following parts and tools are needed to properly maintain your system.

NOTE: Field Engineers/Specialists are not authorized to order these

items; they should be ordered by the customer.

Part/Tool Order Number

Upper Imaging Guide 964365 Lower Imaging Guide 942000 Scanner 923 Air Filter (used on 9520) 942890 White Exposure System Fluorescent Lamps

964683

(4 required) Bar Code Reader Standard Test Document Set TL 4528 Staticide Wipes (24 per box) 896 5519 Round Cleaning Brush, natural bristle TL 2253 Flat Cleaning Brush, natural bristle TL 2156 Roller Cleaning Pads 853 5981 Paper Path Cleaner 169 0783

United States and Canada

Parts and tools are available through Parts Services at Eastman Kodak Company:

• Call Parts Services at 1(800) 431-7278, or

• Send a facsimile or (716) 724-3051

All other regions

Parts and tools are available through Eastman Kodak Company’s Parts Services.

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Using the Bar Code Reader

The Bar Code Reader provides a hands-off method of data entry, eliminating the need to manually enter data found on document(s). Bar code image(s) are read, decoded, and converted to a data string of ASCII characters. The ASCII data string is placed in the image header which is sent to the host computer when scanning, or m er ged wit h the document image address and transmitted as a data record to a host computer for storage in a data library when filming.

During installation, modes are defined for use wit h specif ic applicat ions. The Bar Code Reader may be enabled or disabled for each mode. In addition, the bar code type, number of bar codes- per -document, minimum bar code length (characters) , and the distance between multiple bar codes are defined for each mode. Some of the f eat ur es of the Bar Code Reader are:

• Image processing (f or dot matrix bar codes)

• Scan directory (uni- or bi-directional reading)

• Partial read (number of partial read characters)

This User’s Guide:

• explains what bar code types can be read and decoded by the Kodak Digital Science Bar Code Reader.

• provides specifications that must be f ollowed when placing bar codes on documents.

• explains how to enable (or disable) bar code reading and the bar code confirmation tone.

• explains how to perform a bar code test and how to use the four t est options — Evaluate, Display, %Kodak, and %Norm .

• provides information on how to evaluate test results.

For more detailed information about bar codes, see Kodak publication, Bar Code Made Easy, A-61099.

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Bar code types

During installation, the type of bar code used is defined for each mode. The Bar Code Reader is capable of reading and decoding three different types of bar codes.

• Code 3 of 9 — also known as Code 39, is a widely used code in which 9 bars or spaces comprise the characters, 3 of which are wide.

• Interleaved 2 of 5 — or I 2 of 5, is a compact, interleaved code for numeric characters only. Each digit is represented by 5 bars or spaces, 2 of which are wide.

• Codabar — similar to Code 3 or 9, but not as widely used. Codabar includes only numeric and special characters.

The following table shows a comparison of bar code types:

Code Type Character Set

Code 3 of 9 alphanumeric

space special characters: - .$ / + %

Interleaved 2

numeric 10 both unique

or 5 Codabar numeric

special characters: - $

Available

Characters in Set

43 * / *

Start/Stop

Characters

a-d /a-d

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Bar code placement

Bar codes must appear with the bars perpendicular to the leading edge of the document:

Leading edge (fed into transport first)

Trailing edge

In addition, the following must be true:

• The bar code must be at least 0.25 in. (6.3 mm) from the leading edge of the document.

• The bar code must be at least 0.25 in. (6.3 mm) from the trailing edge of the document.

Before you begin

• There must be at least 0.25 in. (6.3 mm) of blank space preceding the start character and following the stop character.

• The bar code may not exceed 11 in. (275 mm) in length.

• The bar code height must be at least 0.40 in. (9.5 mm) or 25% of the

bar code length, whichever is greater.

More detailed specifications are provided in Kodak publication, Bar Code Made Easy (A-61099).

Before feeding documents containing bar codes, verify the following:

• Bar code reading is enabled in the current mode.

• The bar code confirmation tone is enabled ( if desired).

• A bar code test has been performed and the read rate/accuracy is

satisfactory.

Once each of these items has been verified, you may begin feeding documents.

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Enabling bar code reading

Make sure that Bar Code Reading is enabled before feeding documents.

To enable Bar Code Reading at the mode level:

• Enter function code F60.

Partial Bar Code Reading allows the scanner to read bar codes with a start character (and n characters beyond the start character that can be read) even if no end character is encountered.

To enable Partial Bar Code Reading:

• Enter function code F66. NOTE: Partial Bar Code Reading can only be enabled (or disabled) if

Bar Code Reading is enabled at the mode level.

If you have enabled the Bar Code Reader, but do not want to read/decode bar code(s) found on the next document only, perform function code F64.

Enabling the bar code confirmation tone

The bar code confirmation tone may be used to signal that a bar code has been read.

• If your scanner is configured for no confirmation tones, t hen no confirmation tones of any k ind will be heard in any mode.

• If your scanner is configured to allow confirmation tones, then you can disable (or enable) confirmation tones in any mode as desir ed.

If the confirmat ion t ones and t he bar code confirmation tone are enabled during installation for the mode being used, you may enable/disable the bar code confirmation tone dur ing normal operations by performing f unct ion code F63.

In addition, a bar code/patch confirmation t one m ay be used to signal that both a bar code and a patch have been detected. This confirmation tone may be enabled or disabled by perfor m ing function code F62.

NOTE: Patch Code Reading must be enabled in t he scanner in order

to use this feature.

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Performing a bar code test

Before feeding documents, per form a bar code test (F65) to verify the operation of the Bar Code Reader.

NOTES:

• No document processing, image address changes or level counting, etc. will occur during the test.

• Verification of the read rate/accuracy is typically performed by selecting option 4=%NORM.

To perform a bar code test:

1. Enter function code F65.

2. Select one of the following test opt ions.

Bar Code Type = 1=EVALUATE 2=DISPLAY 3=%KODAK 4=%NORM

• 1=EVALUATE — provides a measure of the overall quality of the

bar codes being used by evaluating specific bar code characteristics. This test is performed whenever a new batch of preprinted bar code documents or labels are received, or when there is a change in the printing met hod (i.e., a new printer), media (i.e., new paper type) or bar code characteristics (i.e., new bar code size).

• 2=DISPLAY — displays the decoded value of an individual bar

code as it is fed into the transport . This test is performed whenever there is a need to verify that a bar code is decoded properly. The bar code is read and decoded. No capturing of images or any other system function is performed when this test is run.

• 3=%KODAK — provides a measure of equipment performance by

determining the read rate (per centage of bar codes read properly) of Kodak Bar Code Standard Test Documents. Two percentages are calculated each time the test is run; a curr ent percentage and a historical percentage. The historical percentage r eflects all tests run, providing information which may be used to track system performance over time.

NOTE: See the section entitled “Par t s and Tools” earlier in this

chapter for procedures for order ing addit ional Kodak Bar Code Standard Test Documents.

• 4=%NORM — provides a measure of the quality of t he bar codes

used, by determining the read rate (percentage of bar codes read properly) of actual customer-applicat ion docum ents. Two percentages are calculated each time the test is r un; a current percentage and a historical percentage. The historical per centage reflects all tests run, providing information which may be used to track system performance over time.

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Function code F65 options may also be used if there is a decline in bar code readability (read rate) during normal document processing. If this occurs, the following steps will assist you in diagnosing the problem :

1. Perform test option 3=%KODAK. This test determines whether or not the r e duct ion in r eadability is caused by a deficiency in the equipment.

• If the resulting r ead rate is significantly lower than the benchmark

given, contact your service representative.

• If the resulting read rate is equal to or greater than the benchmark

given, proceed to Step 2.

2. Perform test option 4=% NORM. This test determines whether or not the r e duct ion in r eadability is caused by a deficiency in the bar codes being used.

• If the resulting r ead r a t e is below an acceptable level, proceed to

Step 3.

3. Perform test option 1=EVALUATE. This test evaluates the bar codes being used in term s of dimensional and print clarity. Deficiencies in any one or more of these criteria could result in a reduction in the overall read rate.

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Using the Evaluate option

Use the Evaluate option when you want to measure the quality of the bar codes being used by evaluating specific bar code characteristics.

The Evaluate option allows you to perform a Stat ic Bar Code Evaluat ion test or a Dynamic Bar Code Evaluation test.

• Static Bar Code Evaluation — is performed if you want to just verify how well the Bar Code Reader is working. This test is performed with the transport off.

• Dynamic Bar Code Evaluation — is performed if you want to verify how well the Bar Code Reader is working and the speed of the Bar Code Reader. This test is performed with the transport on. Unlike the Static Bar Code Evaluation, the results of this test can be influenced by the motion of the document. If less than satisfactory results are obtained, perform the evaluation again using the Static Bar Code Evaluation.

To use the Evaluate option:

1. Select 1=EVALUATE.

Bar Code Type = 1=EVALUATE 2=DISPLAY 3=%KODAK 4=%NORM

2. Select eit her 1=Transport Off or 2=Transport On.

Static bar code evaluation

1=Transport Off 2=Transport On

If you select 1=Transport Off, proceed t o t he next sect ion entitled, “Static bar code evaluation”. If you select 2=Transport On, proceed to the section entitled, “Dynamic bar code evaluation”.

Static Bar Code Evaluation allows you to verify how well your Bar Code Reader is working. This test is perfor med with the transport off. Follow the procedures below to perform the Static Bar Code Evaluation test.

After selecting option 1=Transport Off, the following message is displayed:

Bar Code Type= Place bar code under the scan head

• Place the bar code is placed directly under the imaging station for evaluation.

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Using the Imaging Station

To place the bar code under the imaging station:

1. Open the right-side access door.

Right-side access door

2. Grasp the end of the upper imaging guide and carefully slide the imaging guide out of its track.

Upper imaging guide

Lower imaging

guide

Lower imaging guide

Upper imaging guide

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3. Take a sample bar code document and cut a 0.5 in. (12.5 m m ) section out of the bar code. Make sure to leave an extra inch or so on each end of the bar code.

Cutting line

0.5 in.

12.5 mm

1 in.

25 mm

1 in.

25 mm

4. Position the bar code sample section on the underside of the upper imaging guide centered on the clear sur face with the start character toward the left. Make certain the bar code can be read looking down through the top side of t he upper imaging guide.

Start character

Groove

Tape

Center line

Tape

Right

Upper

imaging

guide

5. Tape the bar code sample section in place.

6. Hold the upper imaging guide by the edges and carefully slide it back into its housing. Ensure that the g r ooves fully engage the track.

7. Close the right-side access door.

8. Go to the section entitled, “Evaluating t est results” to review the test results.

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Dynamic bar code evaluation

Dynamic Bar Code Evaluation allows you to verify the speed of the Bar Code Reader and how well your Bar Code Reader is working. This test is performed with the transpor t on. Follow the procedur es below to perform the Dynamic Bar Code Evaluation test .

After selecting option 2=Transport On, the following message is displayed:

Bar Code Type= Leading edge distance (in):

1. Measure the distance from the leading edge of the document to the center of the bar code.

leading edge

distance measured

center of bar code

2. Enter the distance from the leading edge of the document to t he center of the bar code.

3. Press Enter. The transport will turn on.

4. Feed the bar code document.

5. Go to the section entitled, “Evaluating t est results” to review the test results.

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Evaluating test results

After the bar code has been placed under the scan head (when using the Static Bar Code Evaluation method) or the bar code document has been fed into the transport ( when using t he Dynamic Bar Code Evaluation method), the following message will be displayed:

Bar Code Type= Please wait…

After approximately 30 seconds of processing time, the results of the bar code evaluation will be displayed or a message indicating the bar code was not read will be displayed.

If the display indicates the bar code was not read, it could be for one of the following reasons:

• The type of bar code placed under the scan head was not the type indicated in the status display.

Action: Verify the type of bar code placed under the scan head.

• The bar code was not positioned properly under the scan head.

Action: Verify the position of the bar code placed under the scan

head.

• The bar code quality is poor. Action: Perform requir ed m aintenance.

If the bar code evaluation results are displayed, t he following information will help you evaluate these results.

Grade= W/N= :1 Contrast= % NEW= MOD= % DEF= % RMIN= %

Grade — indicates the overall grade of the bar code evaluation. This grade is based upon the field values that appear in the remainder of the display. The fields which appear in the remainder of the display are eit her dimensional or reflectance fields.

Each of the reflectance field values are converted to a let t er grade (where A is the highest and F is the lowest). The lowest letter grade assigned to any one of the reflectance fields is the overall grade assigned to t he bar code.

Dimensional Fields (Pass or Fail) W/N — the average ratio of wide element widths to narrow element

widths within a bar code. The ratio is calculated for both bars and spaces; the smallest of the two ratios is displayed.

New — the measure of the smallest Nar r ow-Element Width.

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Reflectance Fields (Grades A through F) Contrast — a comparison of the darkest elem ent and the lightest

element of the bar code. MOD — Modulation. A measure of the consistency of the overall bar code

print clarity (all elements), specif ically t he occur rence of spots (in spaces) and voids (in bars).

DEF — Defect ratio. A measure of the consistency of the individual element print clarity, specifically the occurrence of spots (in spaces) and voids (in bars).

RMIN — Minimum reflectance. A measure of the lightest element of the bar code.

Table 1 illustrates how the dimensional field values are converted to a pass/fail status and the print clarity f ield values ar e conver t ed to letter grades:

Table 1 — Bar Code Grades

Grade

Field A (Pass) B C D F (Fail)

W/N 3:1 to 2:1*

3:1 to 2.2:1**

2:1 to 1:1*

2.2:1 to1:1** NEW 0.080 to 0.010 0.009 to 0.000 Contrast 100 to 70 60 to 55 54 to 40 39 to 20 19 to 0 MOD 100 to 70 69 to 60 59 to 50 49 to 40 39 to 0 DEF 0 to 15 16 to 20 21 to 25 26 to 30 31 to 100 RMIN 0 to 49 50 to 100

* Narrow Element Width greater than or equal to 0.020 ** Narrow Element Width less than 0.020

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Table 2 identifies the most common causes of low bar code ratings/grades.

Table 2 — Common Causes of Low Bar Code Ratings

Field Problem Type Cause

W/N NEW

Dimensional Bar codes not printed according to

specifications (refer t o Kodak publication Bar Code Made Easy, A-61099).

Inaccurate measurements due to:

• Ink sm ear ing (improper curing)

• Ink spr eading (use of super-absorbent

paper)

• Use of dot m atrix printers (ragged edg es)

RMIN CONTRAST

Reflectance Bar elements are too light often caused by:

• Use of old ink ribbon

• Hammer pressure too light

• Defective/dirty print head

Space elements are too dark often caused by:

• Dark colored paper background

• Stain on paper

MOD Reflectance Bar code element edges are ragged rather than

straight often caused by use of a dot m at rix printer.

DEFECT Reflectance Bar elements contain voids (white spots) often

caused by:

• Use of old ink ribbon

• Hammer pressure too light

• Defective/dirty print head

Space elements contain dark spots often caused by:

• Paper with flecks

• Ink smearing (improper curing)

• Ink spreading (use of super - absor bent

paper)

• Defective/dirty print head

• Toner contamination (if using a laser print er )

Upon completion of the test:

• Remove the bar code from under the scan head if a Static Bar Code Evaluation has been performed.

• Press C to return to normal operation, or pr ess Stop to remain in the test environment.

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Using the Display option

The Display option allows you to display the decoded value of an individual bar code as it is fed into the transport. After selecting Option 2, DISPLAY, feed a bar code document.

To verify that a bar code is decoded properly:

1. Select 2=DISPLAY.

Bar Code Type = 1=EVALUATE 2=DISPLAY 3=%KODAK 4=%NORM

One of the following messages will be displayed:

• Bar code was not read.

If the display indicates the bar code was not read, it could be f or one of the following reasons:

◊ The type of bar code read was not the type indicated in the

status display.

Action: Verify the type of bar code read.

◊ The bar code q uality is poor.

Action: Perform the r equired maintenance.

• ?

This display indicates the start character was recognized, but th e remainder of the bar code was unreadable.

Using the %KODAK

option

Action: Perform the required maintenance.

• Decoded bar code value

This display gives the decoded value of the bar code read.

2. When the test is com pleted, press C to return to normal operation, or press Stop to remain in the test environm ent .

The %KODAK test option establishes the percentage of bar codes properly read when using Kodak Bar Code Standard Test Documents. This option is designed to provide a baseline value as well as the current read rate. A comparison of the two values provides a measure of machine performance over tim e.

To use the %KODAK test option:

1. Select 3=%KODAK.

Bar Code Type = 1=EVALUATE 2=DISPLAY 3=%KODAK 4=%NORM

2. Feed at least 100 Kodak test documents. As documents are fed into the transport, the Kodak documents fed value will increment.

Kodak documents fed = 100 Current = xx.x% Historical = xx.x%

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The transport automatically stops when 100 documents have been processed and the Current and Historical percentages ar e displayed.

NOTE: To stop the test and leave the percentages unchang ed, press

Stop before the 100 documents have been processed. Current — indicates the read rate of the documents just pr ocessed. Historical — indicates the read rat e of all tests run over time.

The first time the test is run, the two percentages will be the same. If the Current percentage is signif icantly lower than the Historical

percentage, this indicates any reduction in the overall read r ate may be caused by a deficiency in the equipment. Perform r equir ed maintenance and rerun the test. If t he results of the second test are similar to the first, contact service.

NOTE: If an asterisk (*) appears in the display (i.e., Current =

xx.x*%), the Historical percentage is unaffected by the

current read rate. This indicates the current r ead r ate is

uncommonly low.

3. When the test is f inished, press Clear to return to norm al oper ation, or press Stop to remain in the test environm ent .

Using the %NORM option

This option establishes the percentage of bar codes pr operly read when using actual customer-application documents. This test is the same as the %KODAK option, except actual customer-application docum ents are used. The option is designed to provide a baseline value as well as the current read rate. A comparison of the two values provides a measure of bar code quality over a period of t im e.

To use the %NORM test option:

1. Select 4=%NORM.

Bar Code Type = 1=EVALUATE 2=DISPLAY 3=%KODAK 4=%NORM

2. Feed at least 100 application test documents. As documents are fed into the transport, the Normal documents fed value will increment.

Normal documents fed = 100 Current = xx.x% Historical = xx.x%

The transport automatically stops when 100 documents have been processed and the Current and Historical percentages ar e displayed.

NOTE: To stop the test and leave the percentages unchanged, press

Stop before the 100 documents have been processed.

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The first time the test is run, the two percentages will be the same. If the Current percentage is significantly lower than the Historical

percentage, this indicates any reduction in the overall read rat e m ay be caused by a deficiency in the bar codes being used. Perform t he Evaluate option to determine the cause of the test results.

NOTE: If an ast erisk (*) appears in the display (i.e., Current = xx.x*%),

the Historical percentage is unaffect ed by the current read rate. This indicates the current read rate is uncom monly low.

3. When the test is f inished, press C to return to normal operation, or press Stop to remain in the test environm ent .

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Using the Check Feeder / Check Stacker

The check feeder/check stacker provides continuous feeding of smallsized documents; such as, checks.

Using the check feeder

To use the check feeder, follow the procedur es below:

NOTE: Thick documents may be pr ocessed wit h t he check f eeder

installed by using the hand-feed throat with the gap r e lease lever held down.

Check stacker

Front cover

Check guide

Left-side guide

Side panel

Hand-feed throat

Gap release lever

Feeder top cover

Gap adjustment knob

switch

1. Adjust the feeder left- side guide to accommodate the width of the documents.

2. Turn on the side panel switch.

3. Adjust the feed and separator rollers for the thickness of t he documents.

4. Properly prepare the documents, removing any staples, rubber bands, paper clips, or loose mending tape. Straighten any wrinkled edges and torn documents.

5. Make sure the documents are evenly stacked, with the leading and left edges square, for proper feeding and endorsement positioning (if documents are to be endorsed).

6. Place the documents against the check guide.

7. Press Run to feed the documents.

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