Kodak 7520 manual

User ’ s Guide A-61 140 Part No. 1E8149 Document Scanner 7520[...]

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A- 61140 January 2000 1- 1 1 Introduction This manual supports the Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 7520. The Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 7520 is a high-speed, high-resolution rotary production scanner designed for medium- to high- volume digital capture of business documents. The Document Scanner captures printed characters, handw[...]

1- 2 A- 61140 January 2000 • A two-line, status display which displays image addresses, current application modes and error and operator messages. • Full programmability of all 18 application modes with override capability. • Audible tones for selected functions such as footswitch, patch reading, etc. • English or other language message dis[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 1- 3 Scanner components The following illustrations and descriptions will help you locate and become familiar with scanner components . Front View — Document Scanner 7520 (shown with semi-automatic feeder) Anti-static brush Exit hopper side guides Exit hopper End stop Feed and separator rollers Self-centering feed tray Contr[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 1- 5 Rear View — Document Scanner 7520 COIN 1/3 COIN 2 SCSI connectors Footswitch connector Serial # Power switch Power cord connector Footswitch connector — allows you to plug in the optional Footswitch accessory. Serial number — provides the serial number and agency approvals. Power switch — toggle this switch to tur[...]

1- 6 A- 61140 January 2000 Control panel The control panel consists of the status display and the operation keys and indicators. Status display The status display indicates the image address, current application mode and error messages. Scanner status Mode number Fixed field Delimiter Level III Level II Level I Scanner Status — displays if the sc[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 1- 7 Operating keys and indicators Following is an illustration and a description of the operating keys and indicators . Two-line status display Key/Indicator Function Image buffer status Front — green indicates the front side image buffer is available for scanning; red indicates the buffer is not available and the feeder is[...]

1- 8 A- 61140 January 2000 Operating keys and indicators Keys/Indicators Function Next Allows you to enter the next document image address. + Allows you to enter a new value for the image address. When pressed, it allows a field to remain unchanged. Enter Used to enter numeric data for a function code or an image address change. Back Used to move t[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 2- 1 2 Getting Started The following steps are necessary to prepare the scanner for operation. Procedures on how to perform these steps are described in this chapter. 1. Turn on the power to the scanner. 2. Select the language display. 3. Calibrate the scanner. 4. Prepare the documents for scanning. 5. Adjust the feed and sepa[...]

2- 2 A- 61140 January 2000 Selecting the language display The scanner may have been configured at installation to allow use of a second language in the status display. The language used (French, German, Italian, Spanish, or other) is defined during installation. If available, the alternate language display may be accessed using function code F19. C[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 2- 3 Unsuccessful calibration If calibration is not successful, a message appears in the status display. You may need to: • Verify you are using a clean, blank sheet of paper (at least 12 inches in length) as a calibration target. The paper must be wider than the documents being scanned and at least 8 1/2 inches long. • Ve[...]

2- 4 A- 61140 January 2000 Adjusting the feed and separator roller gap (semi-automatic feeder) 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 transportation of documents without document overlap. When documents of different thicknesse[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 2- 5 4. Press Run . 5. Select two documents of the same size, texture and thickness, similar to the types of documents you will be scanning. 6. Place one document on top of the other. Hold the documents firmly by their trailing edges. Insert them into the gap approximately 1/8 in. (3 mm). Bottom document separates from top doc[...]

2- 6 A- 61140 January 2000 13. Enter F04 and disable Counting only. 14. Press Enter . Adjusting the separator roller to scan thick documents To scan thick documents (card or cover stock), use the gap release lever to increase the gap between the feed roller and separator roller. Gap release lever 1. Press down and hold the gap release lever. This o[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 2- 7 Adjusting the feed shelf position (semi- automatic feeder only) For manual feeding , the feed shelf can be adjusted in the 0 ° , 30 ° or 40 ° position. For automatic feeding , raise the feed shelf to the 30 ° or 40 ° position. 40° position 30° position Adjusting the side guides Before you begin feeding documents in[...]

2- 8 A- 61140 January 2000 Adjusting the exit hopper side guides and end stop The exit hopper side guides and end stop must be adjusted so documents are stacked properly. 1. Adjust the exit hopper side guides to hold the widest document you will be scanning. Leave ¼-inch (5 mm) clearance on each side of the document. 2. Adjust the end stop to hold[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 2- 9 3. Adjust the height of the exit hopper so the scanned documents naturally fall between the exit hopper side guides and exit hopper end stop. The exit hopper has three height positions: • Standard position • 10 ° from standard position • 20 ° from standard position (specifically for use with A4 size, onion skin do[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 3- 1 3 Operating the Scanner Overview This chapter provides instructions for selecting modes, image level settings and feeding documents using the semi-automatic feeder and the automatic feeder . The scanning process consists of the following steps: 1. Prepare the scanner for operation (refer to Chapter 2, Getting Started for [...]

3- 2 A- 61144 January 2000 Setting image levels Image levels are used to identify specific types of documents (or sets of documents) for later indexing and retrieval. The image level assigned to each document is inserted into the image header associated with the document image. There are four document image levels: • Level 0 • Level 1 • Level[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 3- 3 Temporary operating values Each of the 18 modes programmed at the time of installation contain definitions that affect the output of the scanner. Each mode is programmed to conform to the output requirements of a particular application or group of applications . There may be instances, however, when a particular applicati[...]

3- 4 A- 61144 January 2000 Feeding documents using the semi- automatic feeder Following are feeder instructions 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 that the power is on[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 3- 5 7. As you scan documents, set the image level, as required, and periodically remove documents from the exit hopper. NOTE: When the image buffer is full, the feeder will turn off and the image buffer status light will turn red. There may be a momentary pause in scanning while images are being transferred to the host comput[...]

3- 6 A- 61144 January 2000 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) Gap release lever (Graphic depicts gap adjustment) To f[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 3- 7 Feeding documents using the automatic feeder Following are document feeder instructing 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 an[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 4- 1 4 Function Codes Using function codes There are a variety of functions available which may be used to temporarily change operating values, and to obtain system and accessory status information. These functions are listed in the Function Code Summary later in this chapter. Following are the procedures for using function co[...]

4- 2 A- 61140 January 2000 Function code summary Following is a summary of the functions and their corresponding function code: Application Modes Select Application Mode ........................................................... F01 Restore Application Mode ......................................................... F02 Index/Image Address Level 0 .[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 4- 3 Bar Code Reader Bar Code Reader .................................................................... F60 Confirmation Tone .................................................................... F63 Omit Patch Reading on Next Document ................................. F64 Bar Code Test .......................................[...]

4- 4 A- 61140 January 2000 Function code listing Following is a listing of the function codes and descriptions. 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 defa[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 4- 5 Code Function Code Name Description F16 Alarm Tone Allows you to adjust the pitch of the alarm tone. Press the Up arrow to increase the pitch or press the Down arrow to decrease the pitch, then press Enter . F17 Transport System Operation Time Allows you to display the elapsed time of operation of the transport system. Th[...]

4- 6 A- 61140 January 2000 Code Function Code Name Description F46 Front Document Printer Vertical Start Print Position Allows you to specify how far from the leading edge of the document printed information will appear. Use the numeric keys to input values between 0.125 and 20 inches (3 to 508 mm) in increments of 0.125 (3mm). The value will corre[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 4- 7 Code Function Code Name Description F70 Length Monitor On/Off Allows you to turn the length monitor on or off. The length monitor checks the length of the documents scanned against the predefined minimum/maximum allowable lengths. Messages and/or confirmation tones alert you if the document is shorter or longer than the p[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 5- 1 5 Maintenance This chapter provides maintenance procedures for the scanner including cleaning and part replacement procedures. Cleaning tasks To keep your scanner in good operating condition, the following tasks must be performed periodically: • Cleaning the imaging guides (daily) • Cleaning the feed and separator rol[...]

5- 2 A- 61140 January 1999 Daily maintenance procedures Maintenance procedures that should be performed daily include cleaning the imaging guides, feed and separator rollers and the paper path. Cleaning the imaging guides To clean the imaging guides , follow the steps below: IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive materials when cleaning the imaging gui[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 5- 3 4. Release and remove the rear imaging guide by swinging the guide toward the front of the scanner (to release it from the two magnets), and lifting it from the scanner’s two mounting pins. 5. Clean the surfaces of both the front and rear imaging guides with an antistatic wiper or a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, slightl[...]

5- 4 A- 61140 January 1999 9. Swing the vertical transport plate closed and ro tate the release handle 180 ° counterclockwise (so the red arrow aligns with the red rectangle) to latch the plate. Red arrow Red rectangle 10. Close the side access door. 11. Release and lower the horizontal transport plate back into its original position. 12. Lower th[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 5- 5 Cleaning the feed and separator rollers (semi- automatic feeder) Clean the feed and separator rollers daily to prevent ink, toner, and dust from collecting on the rollers and preventing documents from separating. 1. Lift open the lower access door. CAUTION: Open and cl ose the doors slowly. 2. Lift the release bar to rais[...]

5- 6 A- 61140 January 1999 4. Lift up and la tch the horizontal transport plate into its open position. NOTE: If the Patch Reader accessory is installed, it must be removed from the mounting plate in order to lift up the horizontal transport plate. 5. Rotate the feed roller downward and clean with a water-moistened cloth. Continue cleaning until al[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 5- 7 Cleaning the feeder module and separator roller (automatic feeder) Clean the feeder module and separator roller daily to prevent ink, toner, and dust from collecting on the rollers and preventing documents from separating. To clean the feeder module and separator roller : 1. Open the front cover. 2. Push the roller cover [...]

5- 8 A- 61140 January 1999 Cleaning the separator roller : 1. Open the front cover. 2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of the machine. 3. Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine, exposing the feeder module and separator roller. 4. Lift and remove the separator roller cover plate. 5. Lift the separator ro[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 5- 9 Cleaning the paper path NOTE: Before doing the following procedure, clean the machine thoroughly and use the roller cleaning pads to clean the feed and separator rollers — start with a clean machine. Use the Paper Path Cleaning sheet to clean the paper path rollers. Periodically feed a cleaning sheet with the gum side u[...]

5- 10 A- 61140 January 1999 Weekly maintenance procedures Maintenance procedures that should be performed weekly are vacuuming the inside of the scanner and cleaning the cabinet. Vacuuming inside the scanner Vacuum the inside of the scanner weekly or as required to remove any dust or debris. Vacuuming the horizontal transport area 1. Turn the power[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 5- 11 4. Lift up and latch the horizontal transport plate into its open position. NOTE: If the Patch Reader accessory is installed, it must be removed from the mounting plate in order to lift up the horizontal transport plate. 5. Vacuum the lower belt module and transport belts. WARNING: Do not make contact with any electrical[...]

5- 12 A- 61140 January 1999 Vacuuming inside the side access door 1. Turn the power off. 2. Open the side access door. 3. Open the upper access door. 4. Release and open the vertical transport plate by rotating the release handle 180 ° clockwise. 5. Use a natural bristle cleaning brush to remove debris from inside the transport system.[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 5- 13 6. Swing the vertical transport plate closed and rotate the release handle 180 ° counterclockwise. 7. Vacuum the side access door area. WARNING: Do not make co ntact with any electrical components when vacuuming inside the scanner. 8. Close the upper access door and side access doors. Cleaning the cabinet Clean the exte[...]

5- 14 A- 61140 January 1999 Replacement procedures Replacement procedures should be performed on an as-needed basis. Components that need periodic replacement include the exposure lamps and imaging guides . Changing the lamps The exposure system consists of two special, long-life fluorescent lamps. The lamps slide in and out of the scanner for easy[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 5- 15 4. Pull the green rear lamp socket holder out from the scanner frame. Be sure to pull the lamp socket holder straight out along its axis. WARNING: Even though you can always handle the green lamp socket holder, the lamp may be very hot. Do not remove the lamp or the lamp socket holder until the lamp has cooled. NOTE: If [...]

5- 16 A- 61140 January 1999 7. Carefully insert the green rear lamp sock holder and rear lamp into the scanner frame. Be sure to insert the lamp socket holder straight in along its axis. 8. Connect the rear lamp cable connector to the scanner electrical system. 9. Repeat Steps 3 through 8, referring to the front lamp, noting that in Step 3 the fron[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 5- 17 Replacing the imaging guides To replace the imaging guides, follow the steps below: 1. Open the side access door. 2. Release and open the vertical transport plate by rotating the release handle 180 ° clockwise. 3. Release and remove the front imaging guide by rotating the thumbscrew 90 ° counterclockwise, and lifting t[...]

5- 18 A- 61140 January 1999 5. Grasp and hold the new lower imaging guide by the green handle and carefully slide it into place. Make sure the grooves fully engage the track. Rear imaging guide saddle mount Rear imaging guide mounting pin 6. Hold the new front imaging guide by the edges and carefully set it back into the scanner by seating the guid[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 5- 19 7. Swing the vertical transport plate closed and rotate the release handle 180 ° counterclockwise (so the red arrow aligns with the red rectangle) to latch the plate. Red arrow Red rectangle 8. Close the side access door. 9. Release and lower the horizontal transport plate back into its original position. 10. Lower the [...]

5- 20 A- 61140 January 1999 Replacing the feeder module and separator roller To replace the feeder module and separator roller, follow the steps below: Replacing the feeder module: 1. Open the front cover. 2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of the machine. 3. Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine, expo[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 5- 21 Replacing the separator roller: 1. Open the front cover. 2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of the machine. 3. Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine, exposing the feeder module and separator roller. 4. Lift and remove the separator roller cover plate. 5. Lift the separator r[...]

5- 22 A- 61140 January 1999 Ordering replacement parts The following consumable parts can be ordered by calling: 1-800-431-7278. • Imaging guides − Front: Part No. 986448 − Rear: Part No. 986449 • Exposure lamps: 986472 • Automatic Document Feeder Module: CAT No. 123 6066 • Automatic Document Feeder Separator Roller: CAT No. 161 4908 Or[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 6- 1 6 Operator Messages This chapter outlines the actions that should be taken by the user and system administrator when an error message appears in the status display. When a message appears in the status display, you should take the action suggested in the Operator Message Listing. If you cannot solve the problem, call the [...]

6- 2 A- 61140 January 2000 Controlled power- down sequence Before performing the controlled power-down sequence , determine if the error can be addressed from the host. If so, perform the required host recovery procedures. If the error cannot be addressed from the host, or if the scanner’s error message cannot be cleared when the host recovery pr[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 6- 3 Operator message listing Code Message Displayed Description/Action Required E101 Auto shut-off Transport will stop and the message will be displayed if a document has not been scanned within one minute. Press Run to continue. Feed documents. E102 Press STOP and try again Tried to use a function code that is not valid whil[...]

6- 4 A- 61140 January 2000 Code Message Displayed Description/Action Required E118 E119 Check correct IA/level 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. E127 Wait image buffr full The image buffer is too full. The feeder will stop [...]

A- 61140 January 2000 6- 5 Code Message Displayed Description/Action Required E139 Confirm tone - not mach enabled Tried to use a confirmation tone function code (F53, F63, F75) but the confirmation tone is not enabled. If a confirmation tone is required, contact your system administrator. E150 Buffer data transfer to host Tried to change function [...]

6- 6 A- 61140 January 2000 Code Message Displayed Description/Action Required E216 Printer hardware error At power on, a Document Printer hardware error has been detected. Disable the Document Printer ( F40- F42 ) or select an application mode that does not use the Document Printer. E217 Bar Code hardware error At power on, a Bar Code Reader hardwa[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 6- 7 Code Message Displayed Description/Action Required E234 Press JOG to remove docs When pressing Run , a document was detected under a document sensor. Press Jog to move all documents in the transport system, then press Run and rescan any documents that have not been scanned. E235 Controlled power-down reqrd This message is[...]

6- 8 A- 61140 January 2000 Code Message Displayed Description/Action Required E251 Rear illumination failure A rear lamp failure was detected while the rear lamp was illuminated. Press Cal to calibrate the scanner. If the error persists, verify the optical path is free of obstructions, clean the imaging guides and replace the front and rear lamps. [...]

A- 61140 January 2000 6- 9 Code Message Displayed Description/Action Required E295 Rr Cal Fail - calibration reqrd A calibration failure was detected in the rear scan module. Press Cal to calibrate the scanner. If the error persists, verify the optical path is free of obstructions, clean the imaging guides and replace the front and rear lamps. E000[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 7- 1 7 Troubleshooting Trouble and remedy chart This chapter outlines some of the problems you may encounter and their probable causes and remedies. Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Scanner does not power on (status display does not illuminate). The power cord is not connected. Push the power cord plug into the receptacle. The wa[...]

7- 2 A- 61140 January 2000 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Repeated jamming. The transport system plates and operator-accessible areas are not firmly closed. Repeat any recent jam clearing or maintenance procedures, making certain all plates are firmly in place and all operator-accessible areas are closed. Refer to “Clearing the document path” la[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 7- 3 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Some images are not deskewed If you have the Image Manager Accessory installed, and you encounter images that are not deskewed, it may be that the upper left corner could be close enough to the center that when the document is deskewed, part of the document area is cut off. To avoid loss of d[...]

7- 4 A- 61140 January 2000 Clearing documents Follow the steps below to clear the document path : 1. Check each transport area in turn (Areas A through D) for documents lodged in the document path. You only have to remove the jammed document(s). The Jog feature places the rest of the documents in the exit hopper. Make certain all operator-accessibl[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 7- 5 The feeder area To clear the feeder area (Area A): 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Lift up the lower access door. CAUTION: Open and close the doors slowly. 3. Raise the front scan module. 4. Rotate the feed roller cover release lever downward while rotating the feed roller cover up to expose the feed roller and separator[...]

7- 6 A- 61140 January 2000 Horizontal transport plate, lower belt module and lower turn areas To clear the horizontal transport plate , lower belt module and lower turn areas (Area B): 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Lift up the lower access door. CAUTION: Open and close the doors slowly. 3. Raise the front scan module.[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 7- 7 4. Lift up and latch the horizontal transport plate into its open position. NOTE: If the Patch Reader accessory is installed, the Patch Reader must be removed from the mounting plate in order to lift up the horizontal transport plate. 5. Remove all jammed documents. 6. Release and lower the transport plate back to its ori[...]

7- 8 A- 61140 January 2000 Vertical transport plate and imaging guide areas To clear the vertical transport plate and imaging guide areas (Area B): 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Open the side access door. 3. Release and swing open the vertical transport plate by rotating the release handle 180 ° clockwise. 4. Remove all jammed documents.[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 7- 9 5. Swing the vertical transport plate closed and rotate the release handle 180 ° counterclockwise (so the red arrow head aligns with the red rectangle) to latch the plate. NOTE: If the vertical transport plate is not completely closed, documents can lodge in the transport system. Red arrow Red rectangle 6. Close the side[...]

7- 10 A- 61140 January 2000 Document exit and upper turn roller areas To clear the document exit and upper turn roller areas (Area D): 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Lift up and open the upper access door. 3. Remove all jammed documents. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the antistatic brush when removing the documents. 4. Close the upper access [...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 1 8 Accessories This chapter provides a list of available accessories for the Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 7520. Operating instructions for 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 instr[...]

8- 2 A- 61140 January 2000 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 Front Imaging Guide 986448 Rear Imaging Guide 986449 Bar Code Reader Standard Test Document Se[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 3 Using the Bar Code Reader The Kodak Digital Science 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 whic[...]

8- 4 A- 61140 January 2000 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. • In[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 5 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 le[...]

8- 6 A- 61140 January 2000 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 . 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 . Enablin[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 7 Performing a bar code test Before feeding documents, perform a bar code test (F65) to verify the operation of the Bar Code Reader. NOTE: No document processing, image address changes or level counting, etc. will occur during the test. To perform a bar code test , select one of the test options. 1. Enter function code F65 [...]

8- 8 A- 61140 January 2000 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=Read Rate. This test determines whether or not the reduction in readability is caus[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 9 4. Lift the release bar to raise the front scan module. 5. Lift up and latch the horizontal transport plate into its open position. NOTE: If the Patch Reader accessory is installed, the Patch Reader must be removed from the mounting plate in order to lift up the horizontal transport plate. 6. Open the side access door. Do[...]

8- 10 A- 61140 January 2000 7. Release and open the vertical transport plate by rotating the release handle 180 ° clockwise. Front imaging guide Vertical transport plate Rear imaging guide 8. If the Bar Code Reader is set to read data through the front scan module, remove the front imaging guide. If the Bar Code Reader is set to read data through [...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 11 9. Prepare the bar code to be evaluated by cutting around the bar code so only the vertical black and white bars remain. Cut away all text and surrounding marks or illustrations. NOTE: The bar code used must be the same type indicated in the first line of the status display of the first page. Document and surrounding tex[...]

8- 12 A- 61140 January 2000 11. Replace the imaging guide with the bar code attached to it. NOTE: Refer to Chapter 5, Maintenance for procedures on removing the imaging guides. 12. Swing the vertical transport plate closed and rotate the release handle 180 ° counterclockwise (so the red arrow aligns with the red rectangle) to latch the transport p[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 13 18. Press Enter . Please Wait will be displayed in the status display. BC Type = Please Wait Up to 10 seconds is required for warming the lamps and processing the data. Within 10 seconds, one of the following messages will appear in the status display. Message 1 BC Type = <Not found> Not Found indicates that the ba[...]

8- 14 A- 61140 January 2000 Message 3 If the bar code test was successful, the following results will be displayed. Press Enter to access each display. W/N = XX. XX : 1 NEW = .XXXX Press Enter to display the next message: RMIN = XXX% Contrast = .XXX% Press Enter to display the last message: MOD = XXX% DEF = XXX% Grade = X Evaluating test results Th[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 15 Table 1 illustrates how the dimensional field values are converted to a pass/fail status and the print clarity field values are converted 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 10[...]

8- 16 A- 61140 January 2000 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 to Kodak publication Bar Code Made Easy, A-61099). Inaccurate measurements due to: • Ink smea[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 17 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. To verify that a bar code is decoded properly: 1. Select 2: DP . BC Type = 1: EV 2: DP 3: Rr 2. Feed a bar code docume nt into the transport. One of the following messages will be[...]

8- 18 A- 61140 January 2000 Message 3 BC Type = *XXXXXXXXXXXXX  This display gives the decoded value of the bar code read (including the *, representing the start character) is greater than 15. To see the remaining value, press Enter until all characters have been displayed. NOTE: For multiple bar codes on a single document, the asterisk denotes[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 19 Using the Read Rate option The Read Rate test option establishes the percentage of bar codes read properly. 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 time. When using the Read Rate test option, you ca[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 21 Using the Footswitch The Kodak Digital Science Footswitch provides a hands-off method of changing document image levels or performing commonly used function(s). You can change a document image level or perform a commonly used function simply by pressing, pressing and holding, or releasing the Footswitch. During installat[...]

8- 22 A- 61140 January 2000 Footswitch Pressed Definition Action Sustained Level 0 All documents fed into the transport while the Footswitch is pressed and held are assigned Level 0. Sustained Level 1 All documents fed into the transport while the Footswitch is pressed and held are assigned Level 1. Sustained Level 2 All documents fed into the tran[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 23 Using the Patch Reader The Kodak Digital Science Patch Reader controls document level changes by automatically sensing a pre-defined patch code and changing the document level accordingly. During installation, modes are defined for use with specific applications. Patch reading may be enabled or disabled for each mode. Pa[...]

8- 24 A- 61140 January 2000 Patch code placement Patches may appear parallel to the leading edge of the document: Leading edge (fed into the transport first) In addition: • The top of the patch must be more than 0.20 (5 mm) and less than 0.80 inches (20 mm) from the leading edge of the document. • The bottom of the patch must be no more than 1.[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 25 Patch Reading function codes The following function codes can be enabled (or disabled) when using the Patch Reader accessory . Enabling patch reading — make sure patch reading is enabled before feeding documents. • Patch reading may be enabled or disabled at the mode level using function code F50. Enabling the patch [...]

8- 26 A- 61140 January 2000 Changing the horizontal read position The horizontal read position is set by placing the Patch Reader in one of the five reader positions on the mounting plate. NOTE: The five Patch Reader positions are also indicated with a patch mark on the label on the feed tray. The Patch Reader is attached to the mounting plate by m[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 27 Using the Document Printer The Kodak Digital Science Document Printer is capable of printing customer-specified information on customer documents. Front and/or rear printers are available. Printed information The information printed by the Document Printer is defined during installation. • Document image address • Da[...]

8- 28 A- 61140 January 2000 Front and rear Document Printer overviews The following illustrations will help you become familiar with the front and rear Document Printer and the mounting plates for the front and rear Document Printer. Spring clips Cable magnet (not shown) Flat cable Notched tab Holding bar Tab Bladder (inside ink cartridge) Jets and[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 29 Vertical start print position The vertical start print position is defined at installation and determines how far the printed information will appear from the leading edge of the document. Leading edge (fed into transport first) Vertical start print position NOTE: Prin ting automatically stops ¼-inch (6.3 mm) from the t[...]

8- 30 A- 61140 January 2000 Horizontal print position The horizontal print position of the front Document Printer is manually set in one of 12 positions on the front Document Printer mounting plate. The horizontal print position of the rear Document Printer is manually set in one of 6 positions on the rear Document Printer mounting plate. The 12 fr[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 31 IMPORTANT: When repositioning the front Document Printer , be sure the cable magnet is secured to the front Document Printer mounting plate (not on the Patch Reader mounting plate), so the printer flat cable does not interfere with the optical path between the front imaging guide and the front scan module. When repositio[...]

8- 32 A- 61140 January 2000 Function codes The following function codes are available if the Document Printer has been installed and the current application mode allows you to use it. F40 allows you to enable/disable both the front and rear Document Printers. F41 allows you to enable/disable the front Document Printer. F42 allows you to enable/disa[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 33 Cleaning the ink cartridge Cleaning and priming the ink cartridge will ensure print quality is maintained. IMPORTANT: Ink deposits or spills can occur if you are not careful during the priming procedure. Front Document Printer To check the ink supply in the ink cartridge and/or change the ink cartridge follow the steps b[...]

8- 34 A- 61140 January 2000 5. Lift and remove the front Document Printer carriage from the front Document Printer mounting plate. 6. Raise the holding bar up from the ink cartridge and carriage. 7. Slide the ink cartridge out of the carriage. 8. Examine the ink cartridge for a deflated bladder . If the bladder appears deflated (out of ink), discar[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 35 10. Prime the ink cartridge by carefully inserting the end of a paper clip into the hole at the end of the ink cartridge and gently pushing in on the bladder. Allow a small amount of ink to escape through the jets. Ink cartridge Bladder (inside ink cartridge 11. Remove the paper clip and observe the ink flow back into th[...]

8- 36 A- 61140 January 2000 Rear Document Printer To check the ink supply in the ink cartridge and/or change the ink cartridge follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the power. 2. Open the upper access door. 3. Note the current position of the rear Document Printer. 4. Press the carriage spring clips together to remove the rear Document Printer carria[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 37 8. Check for any accumulation of ink on the jets or face of the ink cartridge. Wipe any ink from the jets and face with a clean, dampened lint-free cloth. Jets Ink cartridge face 9. Prime the ink cartridge by carefully inserting the end of a paper clip into the hole at the end of the ink cartridge and gently push in on t[...]

8- 38 A- 61140 January 2000 Replacing the ink cartridge Replace the ink cartridge when any of the following conditions occur: • The ink bladder appears shrunken or deflated. • The printed characters appear light or uneven. • Missing characters are evident. • The print test function reveals inconsistent character quality. • The cleaning an[...]

A- 61140 January 2000 8- 39 5. Lift and remove the front Document Printer carriage from the front Document Printer mounting plate. 6. Raise the holding bar. 7. Slide the ink cartridge out of the carriage. 8. Discard the cartridge and obtain a new cartridge. 9. Slide the ink cartridge into the carriage. 10. Lower the holding bar back down to its ori[...]

8- 40 A- 61140 January 2000 Replacing the rear Document Printer ink cartridge To replace the rear Document Printer ink cartridge: 1. Turn off the power. 2. Open the upper access door. 3. Note the current position of the rear Document Printer. 4. Press the carriage spring clips together to remove the rear Document Printer carriage from the rear Docu[...]

A-61140 January 2000 A-1 A ppendix A Basic Concept s This appendix provides the basic concepts associated with scanning documents. Modes T he scanner offers 18 m odes t hat can be defined f or a particular application or g r oup of applications. W hen you select a mode f or use wi t h a p ar t icular application, you are selecting t he f ormat/appe[...]

A-2 A-61140 Januar y 2000 Image addresses An image address is assig ned to every document scanned. An image address is composed of four f ields, each representing a diff erent document level. An image addr ess has a m aximum leng th of 15 characters; 12 alphanumerics (f ield A, f ield B, and field C must be numeric; t he f ixed field may contain al[...]

A-61140 January 2000 A-3 A ssigning an image address An image address m ay be assigned or changed by pressing the Next key or by entering f unction code F97 . The Next key (or f unct ion code F97) is used when setting/c hang ing any or all of the im age address fields. Funct ion code F92 is used w hen sett ing /changing only the f ixed field of the[...]

A-4 A-61140 Januar y 2000 Using Function Code F92 Function code F92 allows you to set or change the im ag e address fixed field. The number of characters in t he im ag e address fixed field is def ined during installat ion f or each mode. Using F92, you w ill not be allowed to enter mor e t han t he pr edefined number of characters. The f ix ed f i[...]

A-61140 January 2000 A-5 8. Use the Left or Right arrow key to posit ion t he f lashing cursor over the le tter E. 9. Press Enter to place t he let ter E in the second f ixed f ield char act er position. The letter s DE appear in the display , wi t h the entry cursor appearing in t he next char act er posit ion. 10. Press the Up or Down arrow key t[...]

A-6 A-61140 Januar y 2000 Single level indexing W hen using sing le level index ing , the image address assig ned to each document is def ined as follows: • Field A (Level 1) is def ined as having a field lengt h g reater than 0 • Field B (Level 2) is defined as having a f ield length of 0 • Field C (Level 3) is defined as having a f ield len[...]

A-61140 January 2000 A-7 T wo level indexing W hen using two level indexing, the imag e address assigned to each document is def ined as follows: • Field A (Level 1) is def ined as having a field lengt h g reater than 0 • Field B (Level 2) is defined as having a f ield length g r eat er than 0 • Field C (Level 3) is defined as having a f ield[...]

A-8 A-61140 Januar y 2000 T wo level offset indexing W hen using two level offset indexing , t he image address assigned t o each document is def ined as follows: • Field A (Level 1) is def ined as having a field lengt h of 0 • Field B (Level 2) is defined as having a f ield length g r eat er than 0 • Field C (Level 3) is defined as having a [...]

A-61140 January 2000 A-9 Three level indexing W hen using t hr ee level indexing, t he im ag e address assigned to each document is def ined as follows: • Field A (Level 1) is def ined as having a field lengt h g reater than 0 • Field B (Level 2) is defined as having a f ield length g r eat er than 0 • Field C (Level 3) is defined as having a[...]

A-10 A-61140 Januar y 2000 Three level of fset indexing W hen using t hr ee level off set indexing, the imag e address assigned to each document is def ined as follows: • Field A (Level 1) is def ined as having a field lengt h of 0 • Field B (Level 2) is defined as having a f ield length g r eat er than 0 • Field C (Level 3) is defined as hav[...]

A-61140 January 2000 A-11 Controlling document level changes The previous Indexing Schem es examples have illustrat ed how document levels change within a single g r oup of documents. There are four docum ent im age levels: 3, 2, 1, and 0. There are a num ber of ways in w hich you can set or chang e the document level: • Y ou may press a document[...]

A-12 A-61140 Januar y 2000 Sp ecial considerations Checking the meters It is usef ul to check the met ers to determine maint enance schedules and the lengt h of time req uir ed to complete a job. T o v iew the run time display , enter function code F17 . The display shows three meters: • Meter A shows the number of m ot or -on hours • Meter B s[...]

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