Panasonic KV-S1027C, KV-S1057C, KV-SL1035, KV-SL1036, KV-SL1055 Operating Manual

Operating Manual

Document Scanner

Model No. KV-S1057C

KV-S1027C

KV-SL1066

KV-SL1056

KV-SL1055

KV-SL1036

KV-SL1035

These instructions contain information on operating the scanner. Before reading these instructions, please read the Quick Installation Guide enclosed with this unit.

Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference.

Current model availability depends on your country/area. Please contact your dealer.

Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Document Scanner.

Feature Highlights

List of Available Features and Equipment

		KV-	KV-	KV-	KV-	KV-	KV-	KV-
		S1057C	S1027C	SL1066	SL1056	SL1055	SL1036	SL1035
	Scanning
	speed	65	45	65	45	40	35	30
	Simplex
	(pages/min.)
	Scanning
	speed	130	90	130	90	80	70	60
	Duplex
	(images/min.)
	Background
	color switch	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	function
	Double feed
	detection	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	function
	Double Feed
	Skip (DFS)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	function
	Card scanning	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Mixed batch	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	card guide
	Manual feed	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	selector
	LCD	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
	7-segment	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	LED
	Interface	USB 3.0	USB 3.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
	Barcode
	recognition
	(Image	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
	Capture Plus,
	TWAIN only)

Notice

•Scanning speeds based on scanning using A4 size paper, 200 / 300 dpi and monochrome / color.

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Introduction

High-speed Double Sided Scanning

•This scanner can scan documents at high speed, regardless of the image type (monochrome / color).

Background Color Switch Function

•Using the software, you can switch the background color of scanned images between white and black.

Double Feed Detection Function

•This scanner contains an ultrasonic sensor for the detection of double feeding. Double feeding can be detected even if you scan documents that contain paper of various thicknesses.

Double Feed Skip (DFS) Function

•If scanning has been stopped because a double feed was detected, you can easily resume scanning by pressing the Skip button. When you scan documents that include items that you do not want to be detected as double feeding (for example, documents that have receipts attached, envelopes, etc.), the double feed detection function can be enabled and still scan these documents.

Push Scan

•This scanner has a push scan function for starting scanning without operation through a computer. Scanning is started by selecting from settings that have been registered in advance with the cursor button, and then pressing the scanner’s OK button*1 or Start/Stop button*2. This scanner also has a function that

starts scanning when you place documents on the feed tray (Touch Free Scanning).

*1

*2

KV-S1057C and KV-S1027C

KV-SL1066, KV-SL1056, KV-SL1055, KV-SL1036 and KV-SL1035

Card Scanning

•A maximum of 3 cards can be loaded on the feed tray.

Mixed Batch Card Guide

•A mixed batch card guide is available for scanning mixed media (cards and papers) at the same time.

Manual Feed Selector

•Bound documents can be scanned by setting the manual feed selector to manual scanning (Manual).

Other Features

•The paper feed path can be opened widely to easily remove jammed paper and perform maintenance.

•This scanner has a counter function which indicates the approximate time for cleaning and replacement of the rollers. The counters can be configured and checked in User Utility.

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Introduction

Abbreviations

•Windows® refers to the Microsoft® Windows® operating system (hereafter Windows).

•Windows® XP refers to the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (hereafter Windows XP).

•Windows Vista® refers to the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system (hereafter Windows Vista).

•The explanations and screen shots in this manual are based on the Windows 7 operating system.

•The screen shots used in this manual may differ from the screens displayed on your computer.

•The illustrations in this manual are based on the KV-S1057C.

Trademarks

•Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•ISIS is a registered trademark or trademark of EMC Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

•Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

•Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

•All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Introduction

About the Documentation

The scanner documentation consists of 2 manuals: the Operating Manual (this manual), and the Quick Installation Guide.

	Operating Manual	This manual provides information about the operation of the unit.
	(this manual)
	Quick Installation Guide	The Quick Installation Guide explains about safety precautions and other
		important information, and outlines brief installation procedures of the unit and
		software.

About the Software Help

Each software contains help files.

For details about viewing the help files, see "To view the help" (page 22).

Software / Manual CD-ROM Contents

		Device Driver	—
	Drivers	TWAIN	—
		ISIS	—
	Applications		Panasonic proprietary application
		Image Capture Plus	for configuring advanced
			scanning settings
	Utilities	User Utility	—
		Scan Button Setting Tool	—
		Operating Manual	This manual
	Documents
		Control sheet	See "Using Control Sheets"
			(page 46).

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Introduction

System Requirements

Computer	IBM® PC/AT or compatible machine with a CD-ROM drive
CPU	Intel® Core™ i5 2.5 GHz or higher
Memory	4 GB or higher
Interface	USB 2.0 / USB 3.0

Note

•For details about the system requirements, refer to [Read me first] in the Software / Manual CD-ROM.

•The scanning speed differs depending on the host computer’s operating environment or the application used.

•Due to the slower speed of USB 1.1, it is recommended to use a USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 interface.

•If you connect the unit to a USB hub, it is not guaranteed to work.

Optional Accessories

	Part Name	Part Number	Notes
	Roller exchange kit		See "Replacing the Rollers"
	• Paper feed roller	KV-SS061
			(page 60).
	• Double feed prevention roller module
	Roller cleaning paper	KV-SS03	See "Roller Cleaning Paper"
			(page 10).
			See "Compatible Bound
	Carrier sheet	KV-SS076	Documents (Manual Scanning
			Only)" (page 26).

Note

•To purchase separately sold items, contact your dealer.

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	Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Before You Start .......................................................................................	9
Precautions ........................................................................................................................	9
Check the Accessories ...................................................................................................	11
Location of Controls ..............................................................................	12
Main Unit ..........................................................................................................................	12
Front ...............................................................................................................................	12
Rear ................................................................................................................................	13
Operation Panel and LED Indicators .............................................................................	14
Installation ..............................................................................................	17
Required Space Around the Scanner ............................................................................	17
Installing the Software ....................................................................................................	18
Installing the Unit ............................................................................................................	20
Viewing Operating Manual and Help Installed .............................................................	22
Operation ................................................................................................	23
Preparing Documents .....................................................................................................	23
Compatible Paper Types ................................................................................................	23
Compatible Card Types ..................................................................................................	25
Compatible Bound Documents (Manual Scanning Only) ...............................................	26
Incompatible Documents ................................................................................................	29
Notes about Documents for Scanning ............................................................................	30
Notes about Double Feed Detection ..............................................................................	30
Switching the Background Color of Scanned Images .................................................	31
Continuous Scanning (Auto) and Manual Scanning (Manual) ....................................	32
Mixed Batch Card Guide .................................................................................................	33
Installing the mixed batch card guide .............................................................................	33
Removing the mixed batch card guide ...........................................................................	35
Using the Mixed Batch Card Guide ................................................................................	37
Scanning Documents .....................................................................................................	38
Performing a push scan .................................................................................................	42
Using Control Sheets ......................................................................................................	46
About Printing Control Sheets ........................................................................................	47
Clearing Paper Jams ..............................................................................	48
Clearing Paper Jams .......................................................................................................	48
Care and Maintenance ...........................................................................	50
Cleaning the Outside of the Scanner ............................................................................	50
Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner ...............................................................................	51
Cleaning the Conveyor and Scanning Glasses ..............................................................	53
Cleaning the Double Feed Detectors and Starting Sensors ...........................................	54
Cleaning the Rollers .......................................................................................................	55
Replacing the Rollers .....................................................................................................	60
Appendix .................................................................................................	66
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................	66
Error Messages (KV-S1057C and KV-S1027C only) .....................................................	69
Uninstalling the Software ...............................................................................................	70
Repacking Instructions ..................................................................................................	71
Specifications ..................................................................................................................	72

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Table of Contents

Index

..............................................................................................................74

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Before You Start

Precautions

Illegal Duplication

It is unlawful to make duplication of certain documents.

Duplicating certain documents may be illegal in your country/area.

Penalties of fines and/or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be illegal to duplicate in your country/area.

•Currency

•Bank notes and checks

•Bank and government bonds, and securities

•Passports, licenses, official or private documents, identification cards, and the like

•Copyright materials, or trademarks without the consent of the owner

•Postage stamps, and other negotiable instruments

This list is not inclusive, and no liability is assumed for either its completeness or accuracy. In case of doubt, contact your legal counsel.

Notice

Install your machine near a supervised area to prevent illegal duplication from being made.

Installation

•Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, in a cold draft, or near heating apparatus.

•Do not place the unit near apparatus which generate electronic or magnetic noise.

•Protect the unit from static electricity.

•Do not move the unit immediately from a cold place to a warm place. It may cause dew.

•When the unit is not used over an extended period of time, turn the unit off, and unplug the power cord. The unit consumes approximately 0.5 W of electricity even when the main unit is turned off.

•Use only the power cord and the USB cable that are provided with the unit.

•Do not turn ON the unit’s power before installing the software.

CD-ROM

•Do not write or stick paper on the front and/or back of CD-ROM.

•Do not touch the data side of the CD-ROM. When handling the CD-ROM, be careful not to leave fingerprints or otherwise damage the CD-ROM.

•Do not leave the CD-ROM where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near a heater for extended periods.

•Do not throw or bend the CD-ROM.

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Before You Start

Roller Cleaning Paper

Using a pair of scissors, open the bag along the dotted line (A), and take out the roller cleaning paper.

If the bag is left opened for a long period of time before using it, the alcohol will evaporate. Please use the roller cleaning paper immediately after opening the bag.

1

Notice

•Keep the roller cleaning paper out of reach of small children.

•Do not store the roller cleaning paper in direct sunlight or in a place with a temperature over 40 °C (104 °F).

•Only use the roller cleaning paper to clean the rollers.

•For details about the roller cleaning paper, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Please ask your Panasonic sales company about obtaining the Material Safety Data Sheet.

•To purchase the roller cleaning paper (KV-SS03), please contact your dealer, or call our Supplies and Accessories department at 1-800-726-2797 (U.S.A. only).

KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE.

Security Notice

The management of documents and scanned data is the responsibility of the user. In particular, pay attention to the following points.

•Make sure you have the same number of pages for important documents both before and after scanning, and take care not to leave any pages in the scanner.

•Periodically back up important data.

•When having your computer or hard disk serviced, or when disposing of your computer or hard disk, completely erase any stored image data.

Others

•Make sure to remove paper clips and staples from documents before scanning. Failing to do so can damage the unit, document, or both.

•Do not use thinner, benzine, or cleaners containing abrasives or surfactants, for cleaning the outside of scanner.

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Before You Start

Check the Accessories

Check that all accessories are included before installing the unit. In the event that an item is missing, please contact your dealer.

Accessories	Name	Notes
	USB cable	—
	Software /	Drivers, Applications, Utilities, Documents
	Manual CD-ROM
	Mixed batch card guide	When the unit is shipped, this is stored in the
		feed tray.
	Quick Installation Guide	—

Two power cords may be included. Use the Power cord power cord appropriate for where you use the

unit.

Note

•It is highly recommended to keep the original carton and all packing materials. They are necessary when repacking.

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Location of Controls

Main Unit

Front

			14
		1	13
		2
		3	12
		4	11
		5	10
8	7	6
			9

Document guides Mixed batch card guide Manual feed selector

Switches the scanning method between continuous scanning (Auto) and manual scanning (Manual).

Operation panel

For details, refer to "Operation Panel and LED Indicators" (page 14).

Exit tray

Exit extension tray 1 Exit extension tray 2 Exit stopper

Exit guides

Fan exhaust vent ADF door

ADF door release Feed tray

Feed extension tray

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Location of Controls

Rear

1 2

4 5

3

Security slot

Use a commercially available security cable.

USB connector USB cable

Connect the USB cable to the scanner and the other end of the USB cable to the computer.

Power cord AC inlet

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Location of Controls

Operation Panel and LED Indicators

nKV-S1057C and KV-S1027C

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

nKV-SL1066, KV-SL1056, KV-SL1055, KV-SL1036 and KV-SL1035

1

2

3

4

5

6

9

ALED (Red)

Lights when an error occurs.

BLED (Green)

Shows the scanner’s status.

CPower button

Press the power button for more than one second to turn the unit off.

D Cursor button

ESkip button

If you press this button after a double feed is detected and scanning has been paused, the document (or documents) detected as a double feed will be scanned, and then ejected from the scanner. Scanning will continue after the document is scanned and ejected.

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Location of Controls

FStart/Stop button

•If you set [Wait Key] for "Manual Feed Mode" in your application software, pushing this button starts scanning. For details about "Manual Feed Mode", refer to the Image Capture Plus, TWAIN, or ISIS help.

•During scanning, pushing this button stops scanning.

•If you press this button after a double feed is detected and scanning has been paused, the document (or documents) detected as a double feed will be ejected from the scanner without being scanned. Scanning will stop.

n KV-S1057C and KV-S1027C only G LCD

HOK button

If you are using the scanner with Image Capture Plus, you can perform a push scan using the LCD. Registered jobs are displayed on the LCD. Use the cursor button (D) to select a job. Also, error codes and messages corresponding to the scanner status are displayed on the LCD.

n KV-SL1066, KV-SL1056, KV-SL1055, KV-SL1036 and KV-SL1035 only

I7-segment LED

If you are using the scanner with Image Capture Plus, you can perform a push scan using the 7-segment LED. A registered job number is displayed on the 7-segment LED. Use the cursor button (D) to select a job.

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Location of Controls

About LED

The status of the scanner is displayed by the LED (Red) (A) and the LED (Green) (B), as shown in the table below:

A LED (Red)	B LED (Green)	Status
OFF	OFF	Power OFF*1
OFF	ON	Ready mode or Scanning
OFF	Blinking (Slow, Long ON)	Sleep mode*2
Blinking (Slow)	ON	Warning
ON	OFF	Error*3
OFF	Blinking (Fast)	Warming up
OFF	Blinking (Fast, 2 times consecutively)	Double Feed Skip mode

*1

*2

*3

If the power off feature in sleep mode is enabled, and if no operation is performed for a certain period of time, the scanner will be turned off automatically. Press the power button of the scanner to turn it on. You can enable/disable the power off feature, and change the time until the scanner turns off in User Utility.

If no operation is performed for 15 minutes or longer, the scanner will enter sleep mode automatically to conserve energy. Press any button (except the power button) on the scanner’s operation panel to return to ready mode. The time until the scanner enters sleep mode can be changed in User Utility.

For details about the error, refer to "Error Messages (KV-S1057C and KV-S1027C only)" (page 69) or check in User Utility.

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Installation

Required Space Around the Scanner

In order to ensure proper operation, install the unit maintaining the proper distances from surrounding objects, as shown in the following illustration.

400 mm

(16 in.)

238 mm

(9.4 in.)

272 mm

(10.7 in.)

750 mm

(30 in.)

300 mm

(11.8 in.)

500 mm

(20 in.)

Notice

•Do not move the unit immediately from a cold place to a warm place. It may cause condensation, which may damage the unit.

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Installation

Installing the Software

Notice

•Make sure to connect the unit to your computer after installing the software. Connecting the unit to your computer and turning on the unit’s power before installing the software may influence the software installation. If you connect the unit to your computer and turn on the unit’s power before installing the software by mistake, install the software after disconnecting the unit from your computer.

•Make sure to log on as an administrator to install the software.

The software on the enclosed Software / Manual CD-ROM can be installed on your computer. You can select from the 2 installation methods below, depending on your needs.

a.Complete: Install all the drivers, applications, utilities and Operating Manual.

b.Custom: Install one of the software or Operating Manual.

Note

•Normally, it is recommended to select [Complete].

1.Check that the unit has been turned off.

•If the power is turned on, press and hold the power button for more than one second to turn the unit off.

2.Insert the Software / Manual CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive on your computer.

•If you have a feature called "Autorun" activated, the installation process will start automatically.

•The setup window will appear.

Note

•If the AutoPlay dialog box is displayed, select [CDRun.exe].

•If the setup window does not appear, double-click [CDRun.exe] in the Software / Manual CD-ROM.

3.Check the [Read me first] file.

4.Select the desired installation methods from "Software" on the left side of the screen.

•If you selected [Complete], continue to step 6. If you selected [Custom], continue to step 5.

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Installation

5. If you selected [Custom] for the installation type in step 4, select the item that you want to install.

Note

• If you select TWAIN or ISIS, Image Capture Plus will also be installed.

6.Follow the instructions on the screen and complete the installation.

• Restart your computer if you are prompted to do so.

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Installation

Installing the Unit

1.Remove all packing tape and cushioning.

2.Pull out the feed extension tray in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration below.

3.Set the exit tray.

a. Raise the exit stopper.

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Installation

b. Pull out the exit tray (A) and the exit extension trays (B, C).

1

2

3

Notice

•Do not forcefully pull out the exit stopper, the exit tray, or the exit extension trays. Doing so may damage them.

4.Plug in the power cord and connect the USB cable.

5.Press the power button to turn ON the unit’s power.

•The LED (Green) will flash and then turn on.

•If the hardware wizard appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

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Installation

Viewing Operating Manual and Help Installed

If the manuals and software that were included on the Software / Manual CD-ROM have been installed on your computer, you can use the following procedure to view the Operating Manual and the software’s help.

To view the Operating Manual

1.Select [All Programs] ® [Panasonic] ® [Scanner Manuals].

2.Select the manual.

• The manual will open.

Note

•In Windows 8, select the [Panasonic Document Scanner] section on the Apps screen.

To view the help

Note

•We recommend that you view the help using Internet Explorer® 6.0 or later for Windows.

For Image Capture Plus

1. Select [All Programs] ® [Panasonic] ® [Image Capture Plus] ® [Image Capture Plus Help].

For User Utility or Scan Button Setting Tool

1.Select [All Programs] ® [Panasonic] ® [Scanner Tools].

2.Select that item’s help.

Note

•In Windows 8, select the [Panasonic Document Scanner] section on the Apps screen.

For TWAIN or ISIS

1. Click the help button on any driver screen.

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Operation

Preparing Documents

Notice

•Make sure to remove paper clips and staples from documents before scanning. Failing to do so can damage the unit, document, or both.

•It is recommended to confirm that documents and cards are suitable for scanning (paper size, thickness, type, etc.) before scanning them.

•Before feeding, ensure that the document is not creased or folded. If the document is creased or folded, a paper jam or damage to the document may occur.

•When scanning important documents, confirm that the number of scanned images matches the number of pages in the feed tray. Also, check the condition of the scanned documents.

•Remove documents from the exit tray after they have been scanned.

Compatible Paper Types

Paper size:

Width

Length

The compatible paper sizes for this unit are as follows.

	Width	48 – 216 mm (1.9 – 8.5 in.)
	Length	When feeding one sheet: 54 mm – unlimited (2.1 in. – unlimited)*1
		When feeding multiple sheets: 54 – 356 mm (2.1 – 14 in.)

*1 Using "Long Paper", you can scan long documents by splitting them into smaller parts. For details about "Long Paper", refer to the Image Capture Plus, TWAIN, or ISIS help.

Paper thickness:

0.04 – 0.5 mm (1.6 – 19.7 mils) Note: 1 mil = 0.001 in.

Paper weight:

20 – 413 g/m² (5 – 110 lb.)

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