Ricoh G411 manuel d'utilisation

OPERA T OR’S MANUAL G410/G411 IMA GE SCANNER[...]

i Safety Information When using your machine, the following safety precautions should be always be followed Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: W ARNING: Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death. CA UTION: Ignoring this caution could cause injur y or damage to proper ty . Examples [...]

ii W arnings • • • • • Only connect the machine to the power sour ce described on the inside front co ver of this manual. • • • • • A v oid multi-wiring. • • • • • Do not damage, break or make an y modifications to the power cor d. Do not place hea vy objects on it, pull it har d or bend it more than necessary . These [...]

iii CA UTION • K eep the machine aw a y from humidity and dust. A fire or an electr ic shoc k might occur . • Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surf ace . If it topples ov er , it could cause injury . • When you mo ve the machine , unplug the pow er cord from the wall outlet to a v oid fire or electric shock. • When the mach[...]

iv Important Information 1. Read all of these instructions and keep them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine. 3. Unplug this machine from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not use this machine near water . 5. Do not place this machine on an unstable [...]

v Impor tant Information 13. Unplug this machine from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personal under the following conditions; A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the machine. C. If the machine has been exposed to rain or water . D . If the machine does not operate normall[...]

vi How to Read This Manual In this manual, the following symbols are used: Warning This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety Informati[...]

vii T able of Contents T ab le of Contents Safety Inf ormation ---------------------------------------------------------------------- i Safety During Operation ----------------------------------------------------------- i Examples of Indications ------------------------------------------------------------ i Important Information -------------------[...]

viii T able of Contents 3. Setting Originals Originals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 7 Recommended Sizes and Weights of Originals -------------------------- 1 7 Difficult to Detect Sizes ----------------------------------------------------------- 1 8 Original Sizes and Scanning Area -----------[...]

ix T able of Contents 6. Appendices Maintenance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 3 Cleaning the Scanner ------------------------------------------------------------ 3 3 Cleaning the Contact Glass, Slit Glass, White Sheet, and Platen ---------- 34 Cleaning the Feed Roller and Drum -----------------------[...]

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1 1. Intr oduction Features This section describes the features of this scanner . Ultra-fast scanning When scanning A4 K (8½” × 11” K ), monochrome at 200dpi, this scanner can scan 55 (57) pages/minute. When scanning A4 K (8½” × 11” K ), monochrome at 400dpi, this scanner can scan 31 (32) pages/minute. During double-sided scanning, when[...]

1. Introduction 2 Space-saving design This scanner is designed in a “wingless” style, in which there are no protruding elements, such as a document tray . This design allows the scanner to be set up ne xt to a wall, and permits of f ice space to be used more effecti vely . Suppor ts both TW AIN and ISIS The scanner supports both the standard TW[...]

3 Guide to the Scanner Guide to the Scanner TH2H010E 1. Auto Document Feeder (ADF) This is used to automatically feed and scan documents. 2. Document T able Documents that are to be scanned by the Auto Document Feeder (ADF) are placed here. 3. Auxiliary T able This table can be extended outwards when placing large documents in the Auto Docu- ment F[...]

1. Introduction 4 TH2H020E 1. White Sheet This presses the document down on the contact glass. 2. Contact Glass This is where the document is placed. 3. ADF Cover Open this cover to clear paper jams, etc. 4. Po wer Connector Connect the power cable here. 5. Rotar y Switch This switch is used to set the SCSI ID. 6. SCSI Connector Connect the SCSI in[...]

5 Understanding the Indicators The scanner has the following indicators: TH2H030E 1 : Power On 2 : Machine Busy 3: Document in Place 4: Error When the scanner is in a normal operating state, the indicators will light in one of the combina- tions shown belo w . If the indicators light in any other pattern, an error has occurre d. Refer to p. 28, “[...]

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7 2. Setting up the Scanner This chapter explains the preparations that are necessary in order to use the scanner . Preparing f or Installation Checking the Scanner Location Set up the scanner in a location that satisfies the following conditions: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Setup location Warning: • • • • • Make sure the wall outlet is near the [...]

2. Setting up the Scanner 8 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Installation space Set up the scanner in a location where there is enough space to provide the clearance shown in the figure belo w . ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Installation en vironment Impor tant ❒ Do not set up the scanner in any of the types of locations listed belo w . Doing so could cause the scanner[...]

9 Set up the scanner in a location where the temperature and humidity will fall within the ranges shown belo w . 10 ° C 80% 27 ° C 80% 25 ° C 70% 25 ° C 30% 32 ° C 54% 32 ° C 15% 10 ° C 15% 15 ° C 30% 15 ° C 70% 80 60 40 20 10 30 20 %RH Recommended range Usable range TH2H061E ° C 50 ° F 80% 80.6 ° F 80% 77 ° F 70% 77 ° F 30% 89.6 ° F[...]

2. Setting up the Scanner 10 Connecting to the Host Computer This scanner connects to a host personal computer through a SCSI interface. This section provides an overview of SCSI, and explains how to connect the scanner to a host computer . What is SCSI? “SCSI” (Small Computer System Interface) is an interface standard that is used for high- sp[...]

11 Important ❒ The total length of the SCSI cables, in- cluding the length of the cable inside the personal computer , should be no more than 3m (9.8 ft.) when using syn- chronous transfer, and no more than 6m (19.7 ft.) when using asynchronous transfer . ❒ Some combinations of SCSI boards and peripheral devices that are connected simultaneousl[...]

2. Setting up the Scanner 12 Connecting the SCSI Cable (Connection to Other P or t) A A A A A T urn off the host computer and all pe- ripheral devices that will be connected through the SCSI interface. B B B B B Use SCSI cables to connect the per- sonal computer and the peripheral de- vices in daisy chain fashion, with this scanner in the middle of[...]

13 Connecting the P ower Cable Connecting the P ower Cab le This section explains ho w to connect the power ca b le to the scanner . Warning • • • • • Only connect the machine to the power sour ce described on the inside front co ver of this manual. • • • • • Av oid multi-wiring. • • • • • Do not damage, break or make [...]

2. Setting up the Scanner 14 B B B B B Push the power cable plug all of the way into the power connector on the scanner . Note ❒ Use the power ca ble that was pro vided with this scanner . C C C C C Plug the other end of the power cable into the power outlet.[...]

15 T urning On the Scanner P o wer When turning on the power, turn on each device in the daisy chain one by one, starting from the device that is at the opposite end of the daisy chain away from the host computer and working tow ards the host computer . T u rn on the host computer last. A A A A A Press the power switch so that it is in the “Po we[...]

2. Setting up the Scanner 16 Initializing the Scanner If the SCSI ID rotary switch or DIP switch settings have been changed while the power is on, it is necessary to initialize the scanner in order to put the new settings into ef fect. T o initialize the scanner, either turn the power off and then back on again, or else perform the procedure descri[...]

17 3. Setting Originals This section explains ho w to set originals that are to be scanned in the scanner . Originals can be set either on the contact glass or in the Auto Document Feeder (ADF). The Auto Document Feeder (ADF) is useful when you want to scan multiple originals consecutiv ely . Originals Recommended Sizes and W eights of Originals Wh[...]

3. Setting Originals 18 • An original that is highly transparent, such as transparencies or tracing paper • An original that has markedly curled edges, such as shown below 5mm(0.2") or more 10mm(0.4") or more Difficult to Detect Sizes When the optional Image Processing Unit T ype A is installed, the scanner can automatically detect th[...]

19 Original sizes that can be detected automatically Original size Paper sizes used in Japan Paper sizes used overseas Irregular sizes A3 B 4 A 4 A4 B 5 B 5 A 5 A 5 B 6 B 6 A 6 11”x17” 8½”x14” 8½”x11” 8½”x5½” 8½”x5½” 8½”x5½” Where original KKKLKLKLKLK (DTL) K (LG) K (L T) K (L T) L (HL T) K (HL T) K is placed Contact[...]

3. Setting Originals 20 Setting Originals Setting the Original on the Contact Glass Caution • • • • • Be careful not to pinch y our fingers when c losing the A uto Document Feeder (ADF). A A A A A Open the A uto Document F eeder (ADF). B B B B B With the side to be scanned facing down, place the original on the contact glass, and align it[...]

21 Setting the Original in the A uto Document Feeder (ADF) Note ❒ Do not set originals in the Auto Document Feeder (ADF) in excess of the upper limit mark. (Stacked height: Not more than 15mm (0.6")) ❒ The number of sheets that can be set in the Auto Document Feeder (ADF) at one time depends on the size and weight (thickness) of the origin[...]

3. Setting Originals 22 Note ❒ When scanning an original that is A5 K (HL T K ) size or smaller , pull the stopper out of the output table, turn it around, slide it back into the table, and adjust the position. (Refer to the diagram below .) Important ❒ When the stopper is extended, do not grasp the stopper when opening or closing the Auto Docu[...]

23 Setting Originals C C C C C Fan the sheets, and then line up their edges. D D D D D With the f irst page facing up on top, place the originals in the A uto Document F eeder (ADF), and adjust the positions of the guides so that they touch the edges of the original. 1 : Guides[...]

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25 4. Scanning Originals General Scanning Method Scanning of an original is initiated by software that is TW AIN or ISIS compatible. The method of operation depends on the software. For details, refer to the manual that was supplied with your software. Limitation ❒ When using double-sided scanning, if the leading edge of the reverse side of the d[...]

4. Scanning Originals 26 Manual Scanning By setting up a scanner driver that supports the manual scanning function, scanning can be initiated by pressing the { Start } button. If the manual scanning function is used, then communications between the scanner and the personal computer are no longer needed in cases where it is necessary to set the orig[...]

27 5. T r oub leshooting When Scanning Does not Start If scanning does not start, check the following: Item to check Action Is the power on? T urn on the po wer. Is the SCSI ID set properly? If there are any other SCSI devices connected, the host computer may not be able to recognize the scanner if it has the same SCSI ID as another device. Refer t[...]

5. T r oubleshooting 28 Error Indicators and Solutions When the indicators are on or flashing in any of the following combinations, an error has occurred. After conf irming the nature of the error , take the appropriate action. Description of error ❍● ● ❍ The Auto Document Feeder (ADF) or the ADF co ver is not closed properly . ❍● ✕ ?[...]

29 Pr ocedures to Correct Err ors in the ADF When an Original is Jammed in the A uto Document Feeder (ADF) A A A A A Open the ADF cover . B B B B B T urn the drum knob in the dir ection indicated by the arrow . 1 : Knob 2: Feed roller C C C C C Remove the original from the output table. Note ❒ If the leading edge of a original is jammed in the fe[...]

5. T r oubleshooting 30 Replacing the Ink Ribbon Caution • When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock. Replace the ink ribbon if the Endorser’ s printing becomes too light. A A A A A T urn of f scanner power , and unplug the power cable from the power outlet. B B B B B[...]

31 F F F F F Gently press the old ink ribbon car- tridge down ➀ ➀ ➀ ➀ ➀ , and then pull it out ➁ ➁ ➁ ➁ ➁ . G G G G G Push a new ink ribbon cartridge into the Endorser . H H H H H Align the endorser with the hooks on the scanner as shown in the diagram. D D D D D Raise the rear portion of the Endorser , and then pull the Endorser[...]

5. T r oubleshooting 32 I I I I I Push the Endorser in until it clicks, and tuck the Endorser’s power cord into the appropriate hook. J J J J J Slide the protrusion on the bottom of the cover into the output table, and then push the cover closed. Cleaning the Endorser If paper scraps and dust accumulate in the vicinity of the printing section of [...]

33 6. Appendices Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner Warning • • • • • Do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual. Some parts of the machine are at a high volta ge and could give y ou an electric shock. When the machine needs to be checked, adjusted, or repaired, contact your service representatives. • •[...]

6. Appendices 34 Cleaning the Contact Glass, Slit Glass, White Sheet, and Platen Caution • • • • • Be careful not to pinch your fingers when closing the Auto Document Feeder (ADF). A A A A A T urn of f scanner power , and unplug the power cable from the power outlet. B B B B B Wipe these components with a soft, dry cloth. Cleaning the Fee[...]

35 Note ❒ Always clean the feed roller after scanning an original that was written in pencil or with some other material that is not solidly f ixed on the paper . If you do not clean the feed roller, it may dirty the next original that is scanned. Maintenance[...]

6. Appendices 36 Cleaning the White Roller (Duplex Model Only) If white stripes (in the normal paper direction) appear in the image from the reverse side of the original when a double-sided document is scanned, clean the white roller according to the procedure described below . A A A A A T urn of f scanner power , and unplug the power cable from th[...]

37 E E E E E Align the arrow on the reverse side of the white sheet with the document home position. Note ❒ Make sure that the w hite sheet does not lie on the scales. 1 : Home position 2: Scales F F F F F Gently close the Auto Document F eeder (ADF), and press it do wn on it firmly . G G G G G Open the A uto Document Feeder (ADF) again, and rub [...]

6. Appendices 38 Moving the Scanner Caution • • • • • The scanner weighs a maximum 29kg. When mo ving the scanner , alw ays hold it with the A uto Document Feeder (ADF) against y ourself , and lift it up slowl y so as not to strain your self. T r ying to lift the scanner e ven though it is too heavy f or you, or handling the scanner carel[...]

39 Carrying the Scanner a Shor t Distance A A A A A T urn of f scanner power , and unplug the power cable from the power outlet. B B B B B Disconnect the SCSI cables. C C C C C Grasping the scanner on the sides, above the bottom, and with the A uto Document Feeder (ADF) closest to yourself, carry the scanner to its new location. Important ❒ When [...]

6. Appendices 40 Options This section describes options that are sold separately . Image Pr ocessing Unit T ype A Note ❒ The Image Processing Unit T ype A is an option. If this option is used, the following image processing features become possible: Dynamic Threshold This function automatically determines a suitable threshold value on the basis o[...]

41 Endor ser Unit T ype A (Printing Function) Note ❒ The Endorser Unit T ype A (Pr inting Function) is an option for some models, and is standard equipment on other models. The Endorser Unit T ype A (printing function) can print a symbol or number on originals that have been scanned by the Auto Document Feeder (ADF). The Endorser Unit T ype A (pr[...]

6. Appendices 42 Specifications Scanner Electrical and Hardware Specifications T ype Desktop flatbed scanner Scanning methods Fixed original scanning and moving original scanning Scanning area Main-direction: 298mm (11.7”) max. Sub-direction: 432mm (17”) max. Resolution Main-scanning: 400dpi Sub-scanning: 400dpi Gray scale 8 bits/pixel Scanning[...]

43 DIP Switches DIP Switches Only the settings of DIP switches 1 through 3 can be changed. Do not change the settings of the other switches. Impor tant ❒ If multiple devices that support the SCAM function are connected on the same daisy chain, the host will not be able to recognize the IDs. In this case, set DIP switch 1 to “ON” (SCAM functio[...]

6. Appendices 44 Functions The scanner driver can be used to perform the following image processing functions: Preview (P .44) Scan (P .45) Scanning Composition (P .45) Binary Scanning/Threshold (P .46) Halftone Scanning (P .47) Gray Scale Scanning (P .48) Area Extraction (P .49) Section Area (Multi-area Settings) (P .50) Auto Photo/Letter (P .51) [...]

45 Functions Scan This function scans an original once the scanning area, scanning composition, resolution, and other values have been set. When setting these values, consideration should be given to the original that is to be scanned and to the output device (display , printer , etc.). For example, it is meaningless to scan an original at high res[...]

6. Appendices 46 Binary Scanning/Threshold The binary scanning function converts the original into black and white image data. If the original contains any intermediate colors, they are compared with the threshold value and determined to be either black or white accordingly . The threshold value can be set to an y of 255 gradations; any intermediat[...]

47 Halftone Scanning Halftone scanning converts the original into an image consisting of pseudo-halftones produced by dot shading (in which shading is achieved through combinations of black and white dots, as in newspaper photographs). This function is used to output an original that has intermediate tones, such as a photo, on an output device that[...]

6. Appendices 48 Gra y Scale Scanning Glay Scale scanning converts an original into image data consisting of 4-bit or 8-bit gradations. Four bits can express 16 gradations, and eight bits can express 256 gradations. This function is used to output an original that contains intermediate tones on an output device that can express intermediate tones f[...]

49 Area Extraction This function extracts and scans a specified rectangular area within a scanning area. For example, to scan just the photograph portion of the original shown belo w , specify the area where the photograph is located. The rectangular area is specified by specifying the coordinates of the upper left corner of the rectangle, and the [...]

6. Appendices 50 Section Area (Multi-area Settings) This function permits the specification of up to four rectangular areas of any size within the scanning area, each of which can be set as the scanning area. When overlapping areas are set, the area that was set last takes priority . For example, when a single original contains both text and photos[...]

51 Functions A uto Photo/Letter This function automatically determines whether the image being scanned is text (binary image) or photo (intermediate tone image), and scans the text areas in binary scanning mode and the photos in halftone scanning mode. This function is used in order to automatically scan text in binary scanning mode and photos in h[...]

6. Appendices 52 Resolution This function permits setting separate resolutions for the main-scanning and the sub-scanning, ov er a range of 100dpi to 800dpi (in 1dpi increments) for each. A high resolution setting requires more free space in memory and requires more processing time. Basically , when outputting a scanned image that is the same size [...]

53 Brightness The brightness can be adjusted to 255 levels. If a high value is set for the brightness, the image will become brighter overall. If a low value is set, the image will become darker overall. When scanning a dark original, set a high value for the brightness; when scanning a bright original, set a low v alue for the brightness. For exam[...]

6. Appendices 54 Gamma Correction The following types of gamma correction are possible. However, different models of output devices have different characteristics. Select a suitable gamma curve for the original that is to be scanned and the output device. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Normal Emphasizes the contrast slightly , resulting in a some what sharp s[...]

55 Functions Binary Filters The following two filters can be used for binary scanning. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Noise removal This filter used to eliminate the unnecessary small dots that appear when scanning an original that is the result of several generations of photocopying. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Smoothing This filter is used to smooth out small bumps[...]

6. Appendices 56 Document Size Detection This function automatically detects the width of the original, and sends the information to the personal computer . Document Size Detection on the Contact Glass 5mm (0.2") Document Size Detection in the Auto Document Feeder (ADF) 5mm (0.2") Note ❒ If there is any coloring on the leading edge (5mm[...]

57 Functions Erase Backgr ound This function permits selection of the white side dynamic range for scanning. When Erase Backgr ound is disabled The dynamic range is set so that a white original (D value: 0.07) reaches maximum output. When Erase Background is enabled During scanning, the portion of the original that is closest to white is deemed to [...]

6. Appendices 58 Index A ADF Cover ----------------------- 4, 29, 34 Area Extraction --------------------------- 49 Auto Document Feeder (ADF) --- 1, 3, 5, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 36, 37, 39 Auto Photo/Letter ------------------ 40 , 5 1 Auxiliary T abl e ----------------------- 3, 21 B Binary Filters ------------------------------ 55 Binary Sca[...]

59 P Parameter Do wnload --------------------- 55 Platen --------------------------------------- 34 Power Cable -------------------------------- 13 Power Connector ----------------------- 4, 14 Power On ------------------------------------- 5 Power Switch ---------------------- 3, 13, 15 Previ ew ------------------------------------- 44 R Red Lamp [...]

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