Panasonic DA-PC700 User Manual 2

Digital Imaging System

Operating Instructions (For Scanner)

DA-PC700

Options DA-HD702

DA-SM08D (Except Europe)

Before operating this machine, please read these instructions completely and keep these operating instructions for future reference.

English

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Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic DP-6000/7000*. This manual provides all the necessary operating instructions and precautions for the use of the scanning features.

To get the most out of the machine, please read this manual carefully in its entirety. This manual is written with the assumption that you are familiar with the basic knowledge and way

of operating the different operating systems. Refer to the manuals of these products for information on them.

Refer to the safety notes of the Operating Instructions (For Copier), or Operating Instruction (For Printer) before using the scan function.

* DP-6000 USA/Canada only.

Contents

Preface...........................................................................................................................................................i

Contents .......................................................................................................................................................ii

Types of Manuals ........................................................................................................................................iv

Using These Operating Instructions............................................................................................................. v

Chapter 1 Before Using the Scanner

1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 2

1.1.1 Scanning With the Mailbox.............................................................................................. 2

1.2 Required Environment........................................................................................................................ 3

1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature....................................................................... 4

1.3.1 Starting up the Salutation .................................................................................................4

1.3.2 Setting up the Subnet Mask/Gateway Address................................................................. 7

1.3.3 Creating a Mailbox .........................................................................................................10

1.4 Installing the Network Scanner Utility ............................................................................................. 13

1.4.1 Required Environment ................................................................................................... 13

1.4.2 Installation ...................................................................................................................... 14

1.4.3 Uninstallation ................................................................................................................. 16

Chapter 2 Operating the Scanner

2.1 Scanning Documents (Scan-to-Mailbox) .........................................................................................18

2.2 Specifying Various Features .............................................................................................................20

2.2.1 Selecting the Resolution Level....................................................................................... 20

2.2.2 Selecting the Original Type ............................................................................................21

2.2.3 Selecting the Density Level............................................................................................ 21

2.2.4 Selecting the Scan Size................................................................................................... 22

2.2.5 Scanning Documents at the Specified Ratio .................................................................. 23

2.2.6 Scanning Two Sided Originals ....................................................................................... 24

2.3 Scanning With the Job Memory ....................................................................................................... 25

2.4 Checking Job Status ......................................................................................................................... 26

2.5 Deleting Stored Documents.............................................................................................................. 28

2.6 Custom Presets for Scanning Features ............................................................................................. 30

Chapter 3 Operating the Client (Personal Computer)

3.1 Using the Network Scanner Driver .................................................................................................. 34

3.1.1 Importing the Documents Stored in the Mailbox ........................................................... 34

3.1.2 Changing Display of the Scanner Name ........................................................................ 41

3.1.3 Changing Import Settings............................................................................................... 43

3.2 Using the Mailbox Viewer................................................................................................................ 44

3.2.1 Confirm/Delete/Import the Stored Document in a Mailbox .......................................... 44

3.2.2 Setting up the Properties of Mailbox Viewer ................................................................. 49

Chapter 4 Precautions and Limitations

4.1 Precautions and Limitations ............................................................................................................. 52

Appendix

A Compatible Software ........................................................................................................................ 54

Index ................................................................................................................................................. 55

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Types of Manuals

The types of manuals available for the DP-6000/7000 are as follows:

Manuals Bundled with the Main Unit (the Copier)

•

Operating Instructions (For Copier) Explains the handling of the main unit and the copier function.

Manuals Bundled with the Printer/Scanner Kit or Printer Model

•

Operating Instructions (For Printer) Explains the printer functions, installation/configuration of the printer drivers as well as the setup and operations when using the machine as a network printer.

•

Operating Instructions (For Scanner) Explains the scanner functions and installation/configuration of the scanner driver.

Using These Operating Instructions

Background Knowledge

Read this manual in detail before using the scan function of the main unit. If you are not familiar with the operating environment for the scan function, read the relevant manuals first. Operating environment refers to personal computers, networks, and the respective operating systems and applications on which these machines run.

Preparation

This manual is targeted at users who are using the DP-6000/7000 Network Scanner. Read the contents of this manual in its entirety. You may skip sections on the options you did not purchase.

Organisation

The following is a summary of each chapter:

Chapter 1 Before Using the Scanner

This chapter provides a summary of the scan function and preparation on using the network scanner.

Chapter 2 Operating the Scanner

This chapter describes how to scan the document.

Chapter 3 Operating the Client (Personal Computer)

This chapter describes how to import the stored document from the mailbox of the machine to a personal computer.

Chapter 4 Precautions and Limitations

This chapter describes the precautions and limitations when using the scan function.

Appendix

This section provides information on the software that are compatible with the machine.

Conventions

1. The following icons are used in this manual:

2. The following conventions are used in this manual:

3. When a check box is checked, it indicates ON. Otherwise it indicates OFF.

Indicates important information and must be read in detail.

Indicates supplementary information. Indicates references used in this manual.

" " : Double quotes are used to indicate names of files, windows, dialog

boxes and input contents. E.g. "Mailbox Viewer" dialog box appears.

Bold face : Bold face characters refer to window menu items, dialog box items

and all kinds of buttons. E.g. Click OK.

E.g. "Image Enhancement" is on. "Image Enhancement" is off.

4. The item with the option button checked is the selected item. E.g. "Millimeter" is selected.

Before Using the Scanner

1.1 Overview ............................................................................................. 2

1.2 Required Environment ........................................................................ 3

1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature ....................... 4

1.4 Installing the Network Scanner Utility.............................................. 13

1.1 Overview

The DP-6000/7000 Network Scanner provides the following feature:

• The scan feature by using the mailbox in the main unit The following explains the summary of scan function:

1.1.1 Scanning With the Mailbox

You can store a document in the mailbox by scanning it with DP-6000/7000. The stored data can be imported to a personal computer (client) connected to a network.

The mailbox in this manual refer to the feature existing inside the main unit. It is different from an optional Mail Box which is an output device with multiple bins.

1.2 Required Environment

This section describes the environment required in order to use the scan feature (mailbox feature).

Personal Computer (Client)

The personal computer as a client must be installed with either one of the following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me

• Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0/Windows

Network

The DP-6000/7000 and the personal computer should be connected to a network and be able to communicate using the TCP/IP protocol.

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Before Using the Scanner

1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for

Using Mailbox Feature

The following preparation is necessary to scan a document using the mailbox:

• Activate Salutation (define IP address).

• Define subnet mask/gateway address.

• Register the mailbox.

The procedure for setup is as follows:

1.3.1 Starting up the Salutation

On the control panel of the DP-6000/7000, start up the Salutation and define the IP address following the procedure shown below.

You do not need to define the IP address if it already exists. (The screen for defining the IP address will not be displayed then.)

Procedure

Press Settings/Meter Check.

Select Tools Mode.

1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature

Enter the access number of the system administrator using the keypad, then select Confirm. The access number is displayed as *.

• If you made an error while entering the access number, press Clear C to

clear and re-enter.

• Select Close to restart the machine.

• The factory default of the access number is "11111".

Select Print/Scan Mode Settings.

Before Using the Scanner

Select Port Settings.

1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature

Select Salutation.

Select Port Status, followed by Change Settings.

Select Enable, then Save. The Port Settings - Salutation Port screen is displayed with the new setting. The IP address is automatically obtained via DHCP or BOOTP depending on your setting (unless it has already been configured). To specify a specific IP address, select Network Settings on the Tools Mode screen, followed by TCP/ IP: IP Address and Change Settings.

1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature

Enter the IP address using the keypad, then select Save.

When three numbers are entered, the cursor moves to the next bit automatically. If you want to move it manually, select the Enter/Next button.

1.3.2 Setting up the Subnet Mask/Gateway Address

On the control panel of DP-6000/7000, setup the subnet mask and gateway address according to the procedure as shown below (if needed).

Procedure

Before Using the Scanner

Press Settings/Meter Check.

Select Tools Mode.

1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature

Enter the access number of the system administrator using the keypad, then select Confirm. The access number will be displayed as *.

• If you made an error while entering the access number, press the Clear C

button to clear and re-enter.

• Select the Close button to restart the machine.

• The factory default of the access number is "11111".

Select Print/Scan Mode Settings.

Select Network Settings.

1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature

Select TCP/IP: Subnet Mask, then Change Settings.

Enter the subnet mask using the keypad, then select Save.

When three numbers are entered, the cursor moves to the next bit automatically. If you want to move it manually, select Enter/Next.

Before Using the Scanner

Select TCP/IP: Gateway Address in Step to specify the gateway address, followed by Change Settings, then proceed to Step

Select Close.

Select Exit Tools. The machine will restart and the specified setting will be stored.

1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature

1.3.3 Creating a Mailbox

Create a mailbox to store the scanned document. You can create the mailbox using the control panel of the main unit.

You can create up to 200 mailboxes.

Procedure

Press Settings/Meter Check.

Select Store/Modify.

Select Mailbox-Create/Delete.

1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature

Select an unused mailbox number, then Create/Delete.

Enter a four-digit password using the keypad, then select Confirm. The password will be displayed as *.

The password must be unique.

Before Using the Scanner

Select Enter/Change Name to enter the name for mailbox. If you do not wish to enter any name, proceed to Step

1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature

Enter the name of the mailbox using the keypad on the screen, then select Save.

"Operating Instructions (For Copier)" for entering text.

Confirm the name of the mailbox, then select Save.

Select Close a few times to go to the screen on Step . The mailbox is created.

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