Panasonic KV-S1027C manual

Model No. KV -S1057C KV -S1027C KV -SL1066 KV -SL1056 KV -SL1055 KV -SL1036 KV -SL1035 Operating Manual Document Scanner 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. C[...]

Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Document Scanner. Feature Highlights List of Available Features and Equipment KV- S1057C KV- S1027C KV- SL1066 KV- SL1056 KV- SL1055 KV- SL1036 KV- SL1035 Scanning speed Simplex (pages/min.) 65 45 65 45 40 35 30 Scanning speed Duplex (images/min.) 130 90 130 90 80 70 60 Background color switch funct[...]

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 f[...]

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 shot[...]

About the Documentation The scanner documentation consists of 2 manuals: the Operating Manual (this manual), and the Quick Installation Guide. Operating Manual (this manual) This manual provides information about the operation of the unit. Quick Installation Guide The Quick Installation Guide explains about safety precautions and other important in[...]

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’[...]

Table of Contents Before You Start .. .....................................................................................9 Precautions .. ......................................................................................................................9 Check the Accessories .. .................................................................[...]

Index .............................................................................................................. 74 8 Operating Manual Table of Contents[...]

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 note[...]

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 [...]

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 / Manual CD-ROM Drivers, Applications, Utilities, Documents Mixed batch card guide When the unit is shipped, this is stored in the feed tray. Quick [...]

Main Unit Front 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 3 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[...]

Rear 1 2 3 4 5 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 Operating Manual 13 Location of Controls[...]

Operation Panel and LED Indicators n KV-S1057C and KV-S1027C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 n KV-SL1066, KV-SL1056, KV-SL1055, KV-SL1036 and KV-SL1035 1 2 3 5 4 6 9 A LED ( Red ) Lights when an error occurs. B LED ( Green ) Shows the scanner’s status. C Power button Press the power button for more than one second to turn the unit off. D Cursor button E Skip but[...]

F Start/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 f[...]

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 (Fas[...]

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. 272 mm (10.7 in.) 300 mm (1 1.8 in.) 500 mm (20 in.) 750 mm (30 in.) 238 mm (9.4 in.) 400 mm (16 in.) Notice • Do not move the unit immediately from a cold place[...]

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 [...]

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. Operating Manual 19 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. 20 Operating Manual Installation[...]

b. Pull out the exit tray ( A ) and the exit extension trays ( B , C ). 2 1 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 t[...]

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. Sel[...]

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[...]

Paper capacity for the feed tray: Paper length (L) Combined thickness Number of sheets Paper weight 54 mm £ L £ 297 mm (2.1 in. £ L £ 11.7 in.) 10 mm (0.4 in.) 130 64 g/m² (17 lb.) High-quality woodfree paper 100 75 g/m² (20 lb.) High-quality woodfree paper 100 80 g/m² (21 lb.) High-quality woodfree paper 297 mm < L £ 356 mm (11.7 in. &l[...]

Compatible Card Types The compatible card types for this unit are as follows. ISO format card: Size: 85.6 ´ 54 mm (3.4 ´ 2.1 in.) Thickness: 0.76 mm (0.03 in.) • Embossed cards are also compatible. When scanning embossed cards, it is recommended to place them in landscape orientation with the side to be scanned facing up. • A maximum of 3 car[...]

Compatible Bound Documents (Manual Scanning Only) Bound documents can be scanned by setting the manual feed selector to manual scanning (Manual). You can use an optional carrier sheet (KV-SS076) to scan passports using manual scanning. Passport size: The passport sizes compatible with this unit are as follows. Width: 140 mm (5.5 in.) or less Length[...]

2. Put the passport in a carrier sheet. • Open the passport ( A ) to the page you want to scan, and then put the thinner part (the opened half with less pages) in the carrier sheet ( B ) first, as shown in the illustration. • The corner of the thinner part of the passport should be inserted into the corner of the carrier sheet. 1 2 3. Place the[...]

4. Insert the carrier sheet ( A ) until it stops as shown in the illustration. 1 Note • When manual scanning (Manual) is selected, make sure to insert the documents until they come into contact with the paper feed roller. 5. Start scanning. Note • If the rollers are dirty, the scanned image will be stretched or distorted. In such cases, clean t[...]

Incompatible Documents The following types of documents may not scan properly: • Torn or frayed documents • Curled, wrinkled or folded documents • Carbon paper • Perforated or punched paper • Non-rectangular or irregularly shaped paper • Coated paper • Bound or glued documents • Chemical paper such as carbonless copy paper If papers[...]

Notes about Documents for Scanning • Depending on the paper type, scanning results may be poor when you scan incompatible documents, or even documents that should be compatible. If scanned images are skewed, paper jams occur, or double feeding occurs, try scanning again after doing the following: – Clean the inside of the scanner (page 51) – [...]

Switching the Background Color of Scanned Images Using the software, you can switch the background color of scanned images between white and black. For details, refer to the Image Capture Plus, TWAIN, or ISIS help. Operating Manual 31 Operation[...]

Continuous Scanning (Auto) and Manual Scanning (Manual) You can select either continuous scanning (Auto) or manual scanning (Manual) by using the manual feed selector. Bound documents can be scanned by setting the manual feed selector to manual scanning (Manual). Continuous scanning (Auto) This setting is for feeding documents one page at a time au[...]

Mixed Batch Card Guide No adjustment to the document guide is required when using the mixed batch card guide. The mixed batch card guide prevents a card from skewing when scanning paper documents and a card simultaneously. Installing the mixed batch card guide The mixed batch card guide is stored inside the feed tray. Install the mixed batch card g[...]

3. Attach the feed tray ( A ) to the unit. 1 4. Attach the mixed batch card guide ( A ) to the unit. 1 34 Operating Manual Operation[...]

Removing the mixed batch card guide Remove the mixed batch card guide as shown in the following illustration. 1. Remove the mixed batch card guide ( A ) from the unit. 1 2. Remove the feed tray ( A ) from the unit. • Remove the left side of the feed tray ( B ) first as shown in the illustration. 1 2 Operating Manual 35 Operation[...]

3. Attach the mixed batch card guide ( B ) to the feed tray ( A ). 1 2 4. Attach the feed tray ( A ) to the unit. 1 36 Operating Manual Operation[...]

Using the Mixed Batch Card Guide Set paper documents on the feed tray, and a card on the mixed batch card guide respectively. • The card set on the mixed batch card guide is fed after completing the paper document scanning. • The mixed batch card guide is suitable for the following card type. ISO format card: Size: 85.6 ´ 54 mm (3.4 ´ 2.1 in.[...]

Scanning Documents 1. Adjust the document guides ( A ) slightly larger than the actual size of the documents. 1 38 Operating Manual Operation[...]

2. Fan the documents. • Documents that have been stapled together or stacked together (as in a file folder) will need to be separated. Fan the stack of documents to separate all the edges. Hold both ends and bend the documents as shown in the illustration. To flatten the documents, hold firmly and pull them apart as shown in the illustration. 1 2[...]

4. Place the documents on the feed tray with the side to be scanned facing down. • Set the leading edge of documents as shown in the illustration ( A ). • Insert the documents slowly until they stop. 1 Note • The height of the documents should not exceed the limit mark ( ) on the document guide. Exceeding the limit mark may cause a paper jam [...]

6. Hold the exit stopper and adjust the exit extension trays ( A , B ) to match the size of the scanned documents. 2 1 3 Note • When the documents are curled or a paper jam occurs, fold up the exit guides ( C ) and then resume scanning. 3 7. Open your scanning application and scan the documents. • For details about the application, refer to the[...]

Performing a push scan The following push scan functions are available for each scanner as shown below: KV-S1057C KV-S1027C KV-SL1066 KV-SL1056 KV-SL1055 KV-SL1036 KV-SL1035 Touch Free Scanning Yes Yes Push scan using the LCD Yes No Push scan using the 7-segment LED No Yes Touch Free Scanning Setting the application to start up Set whether an appli[...]

Push scan using the LCD If you are using a KV-S1057C or KV-S1027C with Image Capture Plus, you can perform a push scan using the LCD. Registered jobs are displayed on the LCD. Use the cursor button ( A ) to select a job. Note • Register jobs in advance. For details about registering jobs, refer to the Image Capture Plus help. • The group name i[...]

Push scan using the 7-segment LED If you are using a KV-SL1066, KV-SL1056, KV-SL1055, KV-SL1036 or KV-SL1035 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 ( A ) to select a job number. Note • Register jobs in advance. For details about[...]

Checking events Check the following if an application does not start up after being set. 1. Display the Scan properties screen. • If you are using Windows 8 / Windows 7: [Control Panel] ® [View devices and printers], right-click the scanner icon, and display the [Scan properties] screen. • If you are using Windows Vista: [Control Panel] ® [Sc[...]

Using Control Sheets Placing a control sheet in the middle of documents lets you change the scanning conditions for pages scanned after the control sheet. Also, you can change the folder used to save the scan data of documents scanned after the control sheet. • Print out control sheets from the included CD-ROM. B Simplex A Documents Control sheet[...]

About Printing Control Sheets • Print the control sheet at the specified size; do not enlarge or reduce the size. • When printing the control sheet, make sure that the pattern is 25 mm (1 in.) from the top of the page and centered horizontally. Center of the page <Example A4 printout> 25 mm (1 in.) • Use the control sheet that is the sa[...]

Clearing Paper Jams Torn paper, thin paper or paper that is creased on the top edge may cause paper jams. If a paper jam occurs, remove the jammed sheet according to the following procedure. 1. Remove all documents from the feed tray. 2. Press the ADF door release ( A ), and open the ADF door ( B ). 2 1 3. Remove the jammed document. • If the doc[...]

• If the document is jammed in the exit area, pull it forward as shown in the illustration. 4. Close the ADF door. • Push both sides of the ADF door down slowly until it clicks into place. Notice • Close the ADF door after confirming that no documents remain inside the unit. Operating Manual 49 Clearing Paper Jams[...]

Cleaning the Outside of the Scanner Notice • Before moving the unit, be sure to unplug the power cord and USB cable. • Do not use commercially available cleaners, detergent, thinner, or benzine. (Doing so may cause deformation, discoloration or damage.) • Clean the scanner at least once a month. 1. Clean the outside of the scanner with a soft[...]

Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner Note • Clean the inside of the scanner when approximately 6,000 sheets have been scanned. The time for cleaning may differ depending on documents you scan. To maintain proper scanning, clean the scanner parts frequently. • Clean the rollers if paper jamming or double feeding occurs frequently. • If double fe[...]

3. Clean the conveyor, scanning glasses, double feed detectors, starting sensors and rollers. • Clean the parts in the following order: conveyor and scanning glasses, double feed detectors and starting sensors, rollers. • For details about cleaning, refer to the following: – "Cleaning the Conveyor and Scanning Glasses" (page 53) –[...]

Cleaning the Conveyor and Scanning Glasses 1. With a soft and dry cloth, wipe off any dirt on the conveyor ( A ) and scanning glasses ( B ). 1 2 Operating Manual 53 Care and Maintenance[...]

Cleaning the Double Feed Detectors and Starting Sensors 1. Remove dust from the double feed detectors ( A ) and starting sensors ( B ) with a cotton swab. 2 1 1 2 54 Operating Manual Care and Maintenance[...]

Cleaning the Rollers Use the roller cleaning paper (KV-SS03) (page 10) to wipe dirt off from the surfaces of all rollers. Notice • Be careful not to damage any parts of the unit. 1. Open the double feed prevention roller cover ( A ). 1 2. Remove the double feed prevention roller. • While pushing the latch ( A ) to the right side as the directio[...]

3. Use the roller cleaning paper to clean the surface of the double feed prevention roller. • Wipe the entire surface of both rollers. 4. Install the double feed prevention roller. • Align the shaft that is shaped as indicated by A with the notch in the roller mount ( B ), and then insert the shaft in the notch. Push the shaft on the opposite s[...]

5. Close the double feed prevention roller cover ( A ) firmly. 1 Notice • Be sure to close the double feed prevention roller cover until it clicks into place. 6. Open the paper feed roller cover ( A ). 1 Operating Manual 57 Care and Maintenance[...]

7. Use the roller cleaning paper to clean the paper feed roller. • Wipe the rollers from one end to the other (in the direction of the arrow) all the way around them, as shown in the illustration. 8. Close the paper feed roller cover firmly. • Make sure to close both sides of the paper feed roller cover until they click into place. 58 Operating[...]

9. Use the roller cleaning paper to clean the surface of the conveyor rollers ( A ) and exit rollers ( B ). • Wipe the rollers from one end to the other (in the direction of the arrow) all the way around them, as shown in the illustration. • Cleaning Mode can be used to help cleaning the conveyor rollers and the exit rollers. Cleaning Mode can [...]

Replacing the Rollers As a rough guideline, we recommend to replace the paper feed roller and double feed prevention roller module after scanning 250,000 sheets of paper. ("250,000 sheets " is based on scanning high-quality woodfree paper. Depending on the type of paper and other factors, the actual lifetime for the rollers will differ.) [...]

3. Remove the double feed prevention roller. • While pushing the latch ( A ) to the right side as the direction indicated by the arrow, remove the double feed prevention roller ( B ) in the direction of the arrow. Then, pull out the left shaft (when facing it) from the notch in the roller mount. 2 1 4. Take out the new double feed prevention roll[...]

6. Close the double feed prevention roller cover ( A ) firmly. 1 Notice • Be sure to close the double feed prevention roller cover until it clicks into place. 7. Open the paper feed roller cover ( A ). 1 62 Operating Manual Care and Maintenance[...]

8. Lift up the gear ( A ) on the left side of the paper feed roller, and then remove the paper feed roller. 1 9. Remove the rubber rollers from the paper feed roller shaft. • Push the tab ( A ) to remove the rubber roller ( B ) from the paper feed roller shaft. Remove the other rubber roller ( C ) in the same way. 2 3 1 Operating Manual 63 Care a[...]

10. Take out the new paper feed roller in the optional roller exchange kit. 11. Install the two new rubber rollers onto the paper feed roller shaft. • After confirming the tabs ( A ) of both rubber rollers are facing outwards, insert the rubber rollers onto the paper feed roller shaft until they click into place. 1 1 Notice • Inserting a rubber[...]

13. Close the paper feed roller cover ( A ) firmly. 1 Notice • Make sure to close both sides of the paper feed roller cover until they click into place. • After installing the paper feed roller, confirm that the paper feed roller can rotate in the feeding direction. 14. Close the ADF door. • Push both sides of the ADF door down slowly until i[...]

Troubleshooting If a problem occurs while the scanner is being used, check the following items and check the scanner status in User Utility. If the unit still malfunctions, turn it OFF, unplug the power cord and call for service. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The LED (Green) does not light when the unit’s power is turned ON. The power cord is not[...]

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Double feeding occurs frequently. The paper feed roller or double feed prevention roller have become worn down. Replace the paper feed roller or double feed prevention roller. (page 60) The double feed detectors are dirty. Clean the double feed detectors. (page 54) Right and left sides of the document to be scanned are[...]

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The image for a scanned document is blank. The document to be scanned was loaded upside down. Load the document correctly. (page 38) Vertical streaks appear on the scanned document. The scanning glasses are dirty. Clean the scanning glasses. (page 53) The scanning density is uneven. The scanning glasses are dirty. Clea[...]

Error Messages (KV-S1057C and KV-S1027C only) Error codes corresponding to the scanner status are displayed on the LCD. Also, when the scanner is connected to a computer, simple messages are displayed on the LCD. For details about the error codes and messages, check in User Utility. Error Code Cause Remedy U11 U12 The paper has jammed in the feed t[...]

Uninstalling the Software If you want to remove the software that is installed on your computer, follow the procedure below to uninstall them. 1. In [Control Panel], open [Uninstall a program]. • In Windows XP, select [Add or Remove Programs]. 2. Uninstall the following software programs. Program Name Publisher Image Capture Plus Panasonic System[...]

Repacking Instructions It is highly recommended that you keep the original carton and ALL packing materials. If you need to transport or ship the scanner, please follow these instructions. Note • Improper repacking of the scanner may result in a service charge to repair the scanner. • Please use the original carton and all of the original packi[...]

Specifications Scanning Item KV-S1057C KV-SL1066 KV-S1027C KV-SL1056 KV-SL1055 KV-SL1036 KV-SL1035 Scanning face Duplex Scanning method Color CIS (600 dpi) Scanning size 216 mm (8.5 in.) Scanning speed *1 A4 / Letter Simplex Binary / color (200 dpi, 300 dpi) 65 pages/min. 45 pages/min. 40 pages/min. 35 pages/min. 30 pages/min. A4 / Letter Duplex Bi[...]

General Item KV-S1057C KV-SL1066 KV-S1027C KV-SL1056 KV-SL1055 KV-SL1036 KV-SL1035 External dimensions (Width ´ Depth ´ Height) 300 ´ 272 ´ 238 mm (11.8 ´ 10.7 ´ 9.4 in.) Weight 4 kg (8.8 lb.) Power requirement *1 AC100 – 125 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A AC220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A Power consumption (For AC100 – 125 V models) Scanning 40 W or [...]

Index Numerics 7-segment LED 2, 15, 44 A AC inlet 13 Accessories 11 ADF door 12 ADF door release 12 B Background color switch function 2, 3, 31 C Cleaning Mode 59 Control sheet 5, 46 Conveyor 53 Cursor button 14, 43 D Document guides 12 Double feed detection 30 Double feed detection function 2, 3 Double feed detectors 54 Double feed prevention roll[...]

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