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Kodak i1420 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........1 Scanner features .
  • Page 3 Image Processing ......... . . 33 Overview .
  • Page 4 Using the ISIS Driver ......... . 98 The main ISIS Driver window.
  • Page 5 Appendix c Warranty - US and Canada only ..... . . 150 Limited warranty for Kodak Scanners ......150 Warranty exclusions.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    30.5 x 86 cm / document feeder • Simultaneous black and white and color/grayscale image output • Document printing capabilities for the Kodak i1420 and i1440 Scanners • Smart touch functionality allows you to send documents to file, email, printers, fax printers or desktop applications that support TIFF, JPEG, RTF, PDF and searchable PDF •...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information • When placing the scanner, make sure that the electrical power outlet is located within 1.52 meters (5 feet) of the scanner and is easily accessible. • Use only the power supply that was provided with the Kodak i1400 Series Scanner.

  • Page 8: Environmental Information

    Environmental • The Kodak i1400 Series Scanners are designed to meet worldwide environmental requirements. information • Guidelines are available for the disposal of consumable items that are replaced during maintenance or service; follow local regulations or contact Kodak locally for more information. •...

  • Page 9: Japan

    Japan This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for interference by information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started What’s in the box Before you begin open the box and check the contents: • Kodak i1410, i1420 or i1440 Scanner • Input tray • Output tray • USB 2.0 cable • Power supply • AC power cord bundles •...

  • Page 11: Attaching The Input And Output Trays

    Attaching the input and The input and output trays snap into place. The input and output trays output trays can also be adjusted to fit different document sizes. Attaching the input tray 1. Locate the input tray slots on the scanner. 2.

  • Page 12: Installing The Kodak Driver Software

    Installing the Kodak Install the driver software before connecting the scanner to your PC. Driver Software 1. Insert the Kodak i1400 Series Scanner Installation CD in the CD- ROM drive. The installation program starts automatically. NOTE: If the CD does not start automatically, open the My Computer icon on your desktop.
  • Page 13 The installation will start. 5. When the installation is complete, the Installation Completed window will be displayed. 6. Click Finish. A-61550 May 2007...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Power Cord To The Scanner

    Connecting the power Use only the power supply that was provided with the Kodak i1400 cord to the scanner Series Scanner. Do not substitute another power supply model or another manufacturer’s power supply. When the drivers have been installed, connect the power supply and power cord to the scanner.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Usb Cable

    Connecting the USB IMPORTANT: If you have not installed the Kodak Driver Software, cable do that now before proceeding. The USB cable supplied with your scanner has two different ends. 1. Attach the B end of the USB cable to the scanner USB port, located on the back of the scanner.
  • Page 16 Your operating software will now auto detect the scanner. 2. Click Next. The following screen will be displayed. 3. Click Finish. The installation of the Kodak Driver Software for the scanner is complete. To test the scanner, refer to the section entitled, “Verifying your scanner installation”...

  • Page 17: Installing Application Software

    Installing application The following Kodak applications are available on the CDs packed with software your scanner. • Kodak Capture Software Lite • Kodak Scan Validation Tool Other scanning applications may also be provided on the CDs packed with your scanner. Review these CDs for any other applications that are included.

  • Page 18: Inside View

    Inside view Separator module — provides smooth document feeding and separation of various sizes, thicknesses and textures of documents. Rollers — provides smooth transport of documents through the scanner. Rear roller cover — provides access to the rear rollers for cleaning.

  • Page 19: Side Views

    Power port — connects the power cord to the scanner. Side access door — provides access to the upper imaging guide for replacement (Kodak i1420 and i1440 Scanners only). USB port — connects the scanner to the PC. Flatbed/USB port — connects the optional A3 Flatbed to the scanner.

  • Page 20: Using The Scanner

    3 Using the Scanner This chapter provides procedures for: • Turning the scanner power on and off • Adjusting the input and output trays • Preparing your documents for scanning • Verifying your scanning installation • Scanning documents: automatic feeding, manual feeding and continuous feeding Turning the scanner •...

  • Page 21: Tray Extenders And Side Guides

    Tray extenders and • Both the input and output trays have extenders to accommodate long side guides documents. Grasp the tray extender and pull it out to the desired position. • The output tray also has two document stops that can be raised to accommodate the collection of small documents after they have been scanned.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Output Tray

    Adjusting the output tray The output tray has three possible positions. Lowest position for Middle position for Highest position long documents letter or A4 documents for checks and small documents • Set the output tray to the lowest position when you are scanning long documents.

  • Page 23: Start And Stop Scanning

    Start and stop Before you start scanning, make sure the scanner is on and ready for operation, which is indicated by the green indicator light being on and scanning constant. Scanning is controlled by application software designed to capture images. To start and stop scanning, refer to the documentation provided with your application software.

  • Page 24: Verifying Your Scanner Installation

    Verifying your Kodak provides a test application called the Kodak Scan Validation Tool. This section describes how to use this tool to perform a basic scan scanner installation function which includes feeding paper and viewing captured images on your PC. The following steps help you to verify that your scanner installation was successful.
  • Page 25 The main Kodak Scanner window will be displayed. 5. Select the Default Setting Shortcut. 6. Click OK. This resets the software to the factory-installed default settings. The factory default settings are set to capture black and white images. For an i1410 Scanner one side of the document will be scanned.

  • Page 26: Viewing Test Images

    The documents will be scanned and displayed in the Scan Validation Tool window. NOTE: If the scanner is in power saver mode, a message will be displayed that the lamps need sufficient time to warm up. Scanning will proceed when the lamps are ready. After the images have been displayed, your scanner installation verification is completed.

  • Page 27: Smart Touch Functionality

    Smart touch Smart touch functionality allows you to quickly and easily perform common scanning tasks. Predefined tasks are installed with the functionality scanner, however, you can configure smart touch to handle the tasks that are most important to you. You can perform any of the tasks by selecting the function from the smart touch function listing.

  • Page 28: Configuration Dialog Box

    Remove Icon — displays the Remove Icon dialog box. When you click Yes, you will close smart touch and remove the smart touch icon from the system tray. The software can be started manually by selecting Start>Programs> Kodak>Document Imaging>i1410,i1420,i1440 >Smart touch. Configuration dialog box The Configuration dialog box allows you to change the tasks associated with each of the 9 function numbers.

  • Page 29: Scan To Settings

    Scan To settings Destination — allows you to select one of the following options: • File: creates an electronic file from the scanned documents and saves it in the location specified in the Folder path. • Application: creates an electronic file from the scanned documents and launches the application program for the saved file.
  • Page 30 • JPEG/TIFF - Single page: if you are scanning documents with multiple pages or sides, each page or side is saved as a separate JPEG or TIFF file. • TIFF - Multi-page: combines all the scanned images into a single TIFF file.

  • Page 31: Scan As Settings

    Scan As settings Setting Shortcut — displays the name of the Setting Shortcut used on the main Kodak Scanner window. This is the shortcut to the collection of scanner settings being used by the scanner. Display settings prior to scanning: if selected, the main Kodak Scanner window will be displayed before the document(s) are scanned, allowing you to select the scanner Setting Shortcut.

  • Page 32: Configuring Function Numbers

    Configuring function 1. Click the smart touch icon on the system tray to display the smart numbers touch function listing and select Configure. The Configuration dialog box will be displayed. 2. Select the Task shortcut you want to configure from the Task Shortcut drop-down list.
  • Page 33 6. By default your documents will be stored within your “My Documents” folder. If you want to change it, enter the folder name or click Browse to select a different folder. 7. If desired, add a file name prefix by entering the text in the File name prefix field.

  • Page 34: Smart Touch Edit Window

    Smart touch Edit window The smart touch Edit window allows you to view the scanned images before sending them to the final destination. As documents are scanned, the images will be displayed in the Edit window. From this window you can perform common editing tasks such as, rotating and deleting blank pages, etc.

  • Page 35: Using Function Numbers

    These icons are available on the Edit window. To use a tool, click on the icon and apply it to the desired image. Start — allows you to scan additional documents and append them to the current images. Stop — cancels the scanning of documents. Magnifier —...

  • Page 36: Scanning Your Documents

    Scanning your Standard paper size documents should feed easily through the scanner. documents • Place the documents you want to scan into the input tray of the scanner. If you are scanning one-sided documents or if you have a Kodak i1410 Scanner, be sure the side you want to scan is facing the input tray.

  • Page 37: Continuous Feeding

    Continuous feeding Continuous feeding allows you to place additional batches of documents in the feeder for “infinite” feeding (with operator assistance). • When only a few documents from one batch remain in the feeder, place the next batch face down on top of those documents. Manual feeding Follow the guidelines for document size, type, weight, quantity, etc.

  • Page 38: Image Processing

    4 Image Processing Overview This chapter introduces concepts that may be new to some users. The Kodak i1400 Series Scanners provide the ability to process scanned images to improve their quality. Using these features the scanner can sometimes make the scanned image look better than the original document.

  • Page 39: Scan Validation Tool Dialog Box

    The Scan Validation The Scan Validation Tool (SVT) is a diagnostic application provided by Kodak. The SVT user interface allows access to all the features of the Tool dialog box scanner and is a good way to verify that the scanner is working properly.
  • Page 40 Save Images to Files — when selected, will save the images to the specified directory. Display Every  enter the sampling rate of the images you want to display while scanning. For example, to see every image, enter a value of 1.

  • Page 41: Using The Twain Datasource

    For the purpose of this manual, all displayed dialog boxes assume the features available on the Kodak i1420 and i1440 Scanners (duplex scanner). If you have a Kodak i1410 Scanner (simplex scanner) all options are limited to one-sided scanning only.

  • Page 42: Selecting Image Settings

    The procedures that follow describe how to configure a customized Setting Shortcut. Complete descriptions of the features and options on the Kodak Scanner window and tabs are found in the section entitled, “The main Kodak Scanner window”. NOTE: Setting Shortcuts can sometimes be overridden by your scanning application.
  • Page 43 3. Place one or two representative documents in the input tray of the scanner. NOTE: When scanning one side of a document or if you are using an i1410 Scanner, be sure to place the side of the document to be scanned facing the input tray. 4.

  • Page 44: Selecting Device Settings

    Selecting Device 1. Select the Setting Shortcut that you just created. settings 2. Select Settings to access the Image Settings window. 3. Select Device. The Device Settings window will be displayed. 4. Before making any adjustments, click through the tabs on the Device Settings window to get familiar with features that are available.

  • Page 45: The Main Kodak Scanner Window

    The main Kodak The main Kodak Scanner window is the home window of the scanner’s user interface. You can scan by simply selecting a Setting Shortcut and Scanner window then selecting OK/Scan. Setting Shortcuts — provides a listing of the Setting Shortcuts currently set up.
  • Page 46 • If you have made changes to a Setting Shortcut and have not saved your changes, the Setting Shortcut will be appended with the text <changed>, and the name will be displayed in italics (e.g., *Default<changed>). Input document is — allows you to select which sides of the document has information that you want an electronic image of.
  • Page 47 Save — saves any changes made to the selected Setting Shortcut. Save As — displays the Save As window allowing you to save your current settings with a new Setting Shortcut name. Delete — deletes the selected Setting Shortcut; you will be prompted for confirmation.

  • Page 48: The Image Settings Window

    The Image Settings From this window you can define image processing options by using the available tabs. The values used in Image Settings are saved in the window selected Setting Shortcut. The Image Settings window includes the following tabs: General, Size Adjustments and Enhancements. Side —...

  • Page 49: Preview Area

    Toolbar buttons Zoom In: enlarges the image that is currently being displayed in the preview area. Zoom Out: reduces the image that is currently being displayed in the preview area. Rotate Outline: rotates the outline 90 degrees. NOTE: This is only available if the rotated outline fits in the scanner’s maximum width.

  • Page 50: General Tab

    General tab The General tab contains commonly used image options. In most cases, you will not have to change options on other tabs. Scan as — allows you to select the electronic image format. • Color (24-bit): produces a color version of your document. •...
  • Page 51 Compression — allows you to reduce your electronic image size. • Type: the scanner will produce a color version of your document. - (none): no compression, which may produce a large image size. - Group-4: uses a CCITT standard to compress a black and white image, often used in conjunction with TIFF files.

  • Page 52: Size Tab

    Size tab Document — allows you to select how the scanner will detect your document as it is being fed through the scanner. • Automatically Detect and Straighten: the scanner will automatically find each document (regardless of size) and will straighten any document that may have been fed crooked.
  • Page 53 Image — allows you to select which part of the document you want to use for creating your electronic image. • Entire document: - if you select Document: Automatically Detect and Straighten, Document: Automatically Detect or Document: Manually Detect, returns the entire document. - if you select Document: Photograph, the entire document is used to locate the photograph.
  • Page 54 Border — allows you to select what action to perform on the edges of your electronic image. • (none) • Add: includes up to approximately 0.1 inches of border around all of the image edges. NOTE: This option is only available for the following selections: when both Document: Automatically Detect and Straighten and Image: Part of Document are selected;...
  • Page 55 Post-scan rotation options — allows you to select any rotation to be applied to the electronic image after is has been scanned. • (none) • Automatic — the scanner will analyze each document to determine how it was fed and will rotate the image to the proper orientation. •...

  • Page 56: Adjustments Tab: Black And White

    Adjustments tab: black The options available on the Adjustments tab depend on the Scan as and white selection on the General tab. The following options are based on a Scan as selection of Black and White. Conversion quality — these settings effect how the scanner analyzes a grayscale version of the document which is used to produce the black and white electronic image.
  • Page 57 Threshold — aids in controlling the level at which a pixel is considered black or white. Decreasing this setting will make the image appear lighter, and can be used to subdue background noise. Increasing this setting will make the image appear darker, and can be used to help pick up light information.

  • Page 58: Adjustments Tab: Color Or Grayscale

    Adjustments tab: color The options available on the Adjustments tab depend on the Scan as or grayscale selection on the General tab. The following options are based on a Scan as selection of Color or Grayscale. Brightness — changes the amount of white in the color or grayscale image.
  • Page 59 • Apply to: - Predominant - smooths the predominant background color to white. - Neutral - smooths only the neutral color to white, and also smooths up to two additional background colors. - All - smooths the neutral color and up to two additional background colors to white.

  • Page 60: Enhancements Tab

    Enhancements tab The options on the Enhancements tab depend on the Scan as selection on the General tab. Image Edge Fill — fills the edges of the final electronic image by covering the area with the specified color. • Color: allows you to select the color to fill the edges with. - (none) - White - Black...
  • Page 61 Blank Image Detection — allows you to configure the scanner to not include blank images. • On: turns Blank Image Detection on and makes the rest of the Blank Image Detection options available. • Delete if file size is less than: allows you to select the minimum image size that the scanner will consider to be non-blank.
  • Page 62 Defining custom The Color Dropout Configuration window allows you to define custom dropout colors. If the supplied dropout colors (i.e., red, green, blue) do dropout colors using not dropout the color on your form, you can create a custom dropout the Color Dropout color that is specific to your form.
  • Page 63 Toolbar buttons Zoom In: enlarges the image that is currently displayed in the preview area. Zoom Out: reduces the image that is currently displayed in the preview area. Preview Quality: selects the quality of the preview image. • Normal: displays acceptable image quality at a lower resolution.

  • Page 64: Window

    Color Dropout The Single tab allows you to configure a custom dropout color that Configuration window — contains information for one color. The information includes the learned data as well as the options used to create the color. Single tab NOTE: You cannot select another tab while a color is being modified (e.g., when the color name is in italics and appended with <changed>).

  • Page 65: Toolbar Buttons

    Toolbar buttons Add: adds a color that can be configured. This option is not available if the maximum number of colors has been reached or a color is being modified. When selected, the Add window will be displayed: • Color: allows you to enter the name you want for the new color.
  • Page 66 Outlines — allows you to define up to eight areas of the document to use for the learning process. You can select the location and size of each outline. The preview area will show each outline. NOTE: The Outlines option is not available for a color that has already been learned.

  • Page 67: Color Dropout Configuration Window - Multiple Tab

    Preview — initiates a scan and displays the scanned image in the preview area. The image displayed will be either the dropped image or a color image. This option is only available when there is at least one single color. Display Dropped Image/Display Color Image —...
  • Page 68 Rename: allows you to rename the currently selected color. This option is not available if there are no multiple colors or a color is being modified. When selected, the Rename window will be displayed: • Color: allows you to enter the new name you want for the color.
  • Page 69 Preview — initiates a scan and displays the scanned image in the preview area. The image displayed will be either the dropped image or a color image. NOTE: This option is only available when there is at least one multiple color.

  • Page 70: Color Dropout Configuration Window - Advanced Tab

    Color Dropout The Advanced tab allows you Import/Export your custom dropout color, Configuration window - as well as update an existing custom dropout color to handle color variability from document to document. Advanced tab NOTE: No preview image will be displayed. Manage Colors —...
  • Page 71 Document variability — allows you to optionally enhance a custom single dropout color to handle variability in color from document to document. For example, if you get additional prints of a form and it has a slightly different color, this feature can be used to update your existing custom color to handle the variability in the new form’s color.

  • Page 72: Advanced Image Setup

    Advanced Image Setup The Advanced tab The Advanced Image Setup icon is located at the top of the Image Settings window next to the Side drop-down box. When you select the Advanced Image Setup icon, the Advanced tab will be displayed. Input document is —...
  • Page 73 Once you have done this, the Side option on the Image Settings window will no longer be grayed out and you can select different settings for each side. Now that you have enabled Different settings per side, your initial selections will apply only to the front side of the document you are scanning.
  • Page 74 Images to Configure — indicates which electronic images you need to configure. NOTE: This is only available if you select anything other than One from the Images per side option. For procedures on how to configure advanced options, see the sections that follow, entitled: •...

  • Page 75: Content Settings Tab

    Content Settings tab The options on the Content Settings tab can be used for either one- or two-sided jobs. Side — determines which side the Sensitivity settings are applied to. This option is only available if Different settings per side is checked on the Advanced tab.
  • Page 76 • Custom: allows you to manually adjust the Color amount and/or Color threshold. NOTE: When setting Sensitivity values, it is suggested that you start with the Medium option and scan a typical job set. If too many documents were returned as color/grayscale vs. black and white, then change to the High option and re-run the job.

  • Page 77: Creating Color/Grayscale Or Black And White Images Based On The Contents Of Your Documents, Example 1

    Creating color/grayscale In this example, let’s assume you want to configure a scan session that or black and white has a mix of color and black and white documents with information on both sides. In addition, you want the scanner to detect whether the images based on the page is color or not, and then output either a color or black and white content of your...
  • Page 78 7. Go to the Content Settings tab. 8. Select a Sensitivity option. 9. Select Done to return to the Image Settings window. NOTE: You will notice that the Side option now has two entries: Both: Color (24 bit) and Both: Black and White (1bit). 10.

  • Page 79: Creating Multiple Images For Each Side Of A Document, Example 2

    Creating multiple images In this example, let’s assume you want to configure a scan session that for each side of a has documents with information on both sides and you want the scanner to produce both a color and a black and white image for each document, side of each document.
  • Page 80 7. By default the scanner will produce the color/grayscale image first and deliver it to the scanning application, then it will produce and deliver the black and white image. If you want the black and white image to be produced and delivered first: •...

  • Page 81: Creating Different Settings For Each Side Of A Document, Example 3

    Creating different In this example, let’s assume you want to configure a two-sided settings for each side of document stream of business documents that have color on the front of the document but the rear side is fine in black and white. a document, Example 3 1.
  • Page 82 9. Select Black and White (1-bit) for the Scan as option on the General tab. NOTE: Make any other adjustments to the back side settings on the rest of the tabs on the Image Settings window. 10. When finished, select Home to return to the main Kodak Scanner window and then select Save to save your selections to the shortcut.

  • Page 83: Creating A New Shortcut

    Creating a new 1. From the main Kodak Scanner window, select a Setting Shortcut from the list. It is recommended that you select a shortcut that most Setting Shortcut closely describes the desired image output. 2. Determine if you want to capture an electronic image of the front of your document, back of your document or both sides of your document and make the selection from the Input document is field.
  • Page 84 4. Select the appropriate options on the General tab. NOTE: If necessary, review each setting on the other tabs and make any changes. 5. Place one representative document in the input tray of the scanner. 6. Select Preview to review the resulting image. NOTE: If the images are not acceptable, you can either select a different predefined Setting Shortcut or make additional changes on the rest of the tabs on the Image Settings...

  • Page 85: Changing Image Settings

    Changing Image 1. Select a Setting Shortcut from the main Kodak Scanner window that closely describes your desired output. Settings 2. Select an Input document is option from the main Kodak Scanner window. 3. Select Settings to display the Image Settings window. 4.

  • Page 86: Creating A Custom Dropout Color To Drop A Single Color

    Creating a custom In this example, let’s assume you want to configure a custom dropout dropout color to drop a color that will drop a single color from a document. single color 1. Select a Setting Shortcut from the main Kodak Scanner window that closely describes your desired output.

  • Page 87: Creating A Custom Dropout Color To Drop Multiple Colors

    Creating a custom In this example, let’s assume you want to configure a custom dropout dropout color to drop color that will drop more than one color from a document. multiple colors 1. Select a Setting Shortcut from the main Kodak Scanner window that closely describes your desired output.

  • Page 88: The Device Settings Window

    The Device Settings From this window you can set all scanner-specific options, as well as diagnostics, by using the available tabs. The values used in Device window Settings are saved in the selected Setting Shortcut. The Device Setting window includes the following tabs: General, Printer and Multifeed. NOTE: The Printer tab is only available if your scanner is equipped with the document printer.

  • Page 89: Device - General Tab

    Device - General tab The General tab allows you to set scanner-specific options and provides access to scanner diagnostics. Paper Source NOTE: Flatbed options are only available if your scanner is equipped with the Kodak i1400 Series A3 Flatbed Accessory. •...
  • Page 90 Special document handling — allows you to scan irregularly shaped documents (e.g., pages with coupons removed or documents with large holes or cutouts in them) that may produce jams or truncated images. NOTES: • This option is not available for all models. •...

  • Page 91: Device - Printer Tab

    Device - Printer tab The printer provides a vertical print capability and supports a alphanumeric characters, date, time, document count and a custom message. On — turns printing on and makes the rest of the options on this tab available. Template: Format —...
  • Page 92 Items — when an item is selected, any associated options will be displayed to the right of the Format list. • Counter: this is the document count for the scan session. This value is incremented sequentially by the scanner and returned in the image header.
  • Page 93 • Font — you can select what orientation you want your information to be printed. - Style: available character styles: Normal and Bold. - Orientation: while the characters are printed vertically (starting at the lead edge of the document) this allows you to select the orientation of the print string.

  • Page 94: Device - Multifeed Tab

    Device - Multifeed tab Multifeed detection aids in document processing by detecting documents that may go through the feeder overlapped. Multifeeds can happen due to stapled documents, adhesives on documents, or electrostatically charged documents. Ultrasonic Detection Sensitivity — controls how aggressively the scanner will work to determine if more than one document is fed into the scanner.
  • Page 95 Action When Detected — select what action you want the scanner to take when a multifeed is detected. With all options, the condition will be logged in the scanner. • Stop Scanning: scanning will stop and control will return to the scanning application (i.e., ends the job).

  • Page 96: Changing Device Settings

    Changing Device 1. Select a Setting Shortcut from the main Kodak Scanner window that closely describes your desired output. settings 2. Select Settings to display the Image Settings window. 3. Select Device to display the Device Settings window. 4. Before making any adjustments, browse through the tabs on the Device Settings window to get familiar with options that are available.

  • Page 97: The Diagnostics Window

    The Diagnostics From this window you can access the diagnostic functions of the scanner. The Diagnostics window includes the following tabs: General, window Debug and Logs. The Diagnostics window can be accessed via the Diagnostics button which is located on the General tab of the Device Settings window.

  • Page 98: Diagnostics - General Tab

    Diagnostics - General tab The General tab allows you to perform a scanner test and displays the scanner time. Tests • Scanner: similar to, but more extensive than, a power-on self test. Selecting this will immediately put the device through a series of checks to determine that all the scanner hardware is working.
  • Page 99 • Printer: tests the functionality of the Printer, e.g., are all ink jets working. This test is performed during any scan session in which this option is turned on. NOTE: This test is automatically turned off when the scanning application disconnects from the scanner. Scanner Time •...

  • Page 100: Diagnostics - Debug Tab

    Diagnostics - Debug tab The Debug tab allows you to store the communications between the scanner and a scanning application, as well as the images, to a file that can be reviewed later by Kodak support personnel. Logging — saves the communications between the scanner and a scanning application.
  • Page 101 • Sent To Application: normally, it is not necessary to save the images received at the scanning application from the scanner. It is suggested that you only turn this on when instructed by Kodak support personnel. - Save: normally, it is not necessary to save the images received at the scanning application from the scanner.

  • Page 102: Diagnostics - Logs Tab

    Diagnostics - Logs tab The Logs tab allows you to view scanner information. Logs • General: displays the scanner’s version information, serial number, attached/installed accessories, meters, etc. • Operator: displays the scanner’s log. This log can only be cleared by Kodak support personnel.

  • Page 103: Using The Isis Driver

    ISIS Driver window and how to set these options. For the purpose of this manual, all displayed windows assume the features available on the Kodak i1420/i1440 Scanners. If you have a Kodak i1410 Scanner, all options are limited to one-sided scanning only.

  • Page 104: Main Tab

    Main tab The Main tab provides the following options: Image Mode Camera — the selections in the Camera box list the available sides (front and back) of an image where you can define individual image processing values. Options include: Front Image #1, Front Image #2, Back Image #1 and Back Image #2.
  • Page 105 Cropping  allows you to capture a portion of the document being scanned. All cropping options can be used with color/grayscale and black and white images. Front and Back cropping are independent, however, for dual stream scanning, color/grayscale and black and white cropping must be the same per side.
  • Page 106 • Adaptive Thresholding (ATP): separates the foreground information in an image (i.e., text, graphics, lines, etc.) from the background information (i.e., white or non-white paper background). When using Adaptive Thresholding, Brightness and Contrast can be adjusted. Brightness — changes the amount of white in the color and grayscale image.

  • Page 107: Layout Tab

    Layout tab The Layout tab provides the following options: Page Orientation — allows you to select the way you place your documents in the scanner, Top first, Bottom first, Left first or Right first. When using the Kodak i1400 Series Scanners, select Top first. Image Orientation •...

  • Page 108: Image Processing Tab

    Image Processing tab The Image Processing tab displays the Image Mode and Mode information that was previously described. Refer to the section entitled, “The main ISIS Driver tab” earlier in this chapter for descriptions. Document Type • Text: when the documents you want to scan contain mostly text. •...
  • Page 109 • Invert Image  allows you to select how the black pixels will be stored in the image. By default the black pixels are stored as black and the white pixels are stored as white. Turn this option on if you want the black pixels stored as white and the white pixels stored as black.

  • Page 110: Scanner Tab

    Scanner tab The Scanner tab provides the following options. Paper Source NOTE: Flatbed options are only available if your scanner is equipped with the Kodak i1400 Series A3 Flatbed Accessory. • ADF: if you are scanning documents from the input tray. •...
  • Page 111 Multi-feed Detection options • Length Detection  enable or disable (the default) this option. If enabled, select the maximum length of the document that can be scanned without a multi-feed being detected. Length detection is used when scanning same-sized documents to check for overlap. For example, if you are scanning 8.5 x 11-inch (A4) documents in portrait mode, enter a value of 11.25 inches (28.57 cm) in the Maximum Length field.

  • Page 112: Auto Color Detect Tab

    Auto Color Detect tab The Auto Color Detect tab provides the following options. Color Content • None • Low: documents require only a small amount of color to be saved as color or grayscale images. Used for capturing documents that are primarily black text with small logos, or contain small amounts of highlighted text or small colorful photos.
  • Page 113 • Custom: makes the Color Amount and/or Color Threshold options available. NOTE: When setting Auto Color Detect values, it is suggested that you start with the Medium option and scan a typical job set. If too many documents were returned as color/grayscale vs. black and white, then change to the High option and re-run the job.

  • Page 114: Adjustments Tab

    Adjustments tab The Adjustments tab provides the following options. Color Adjustment Red — changes the amount of red in the color image. Green — changes the amount of green in the color image. Blue — changes the amount of blue in the color image. •...
  • Page 115 • Apply to: - Predominant - smooths the predominant background color to white. - Neutral - smooths only the neutral color to white, and also smooths up to two additional background colors. - All - smooths the neutral color and up to two additional background colors to white.

  • Page 116: Dropout Tab

    Dropout tab The Dropout tab displays the Image Mode and Mode information that was previously described. Refer to the section entitled, “The main ISIS Driver tab” earlier in this chapter for descriptions. The Dropout tab is used to eliminate a form's background so that only the entered data is included in the electronic image (i.e., remove the form’s lines and boxes).

  • Page 117: Logs Tab

    Log tab The Log tab provides a listing of any errors that have been encountered. You can either save this information to a file by clicking the Save icon, or print the displayed information. About tab Displays information about your scanner and driver. A-61550 May 2007...

  • Page 118: Scan Area Dialog Box

    Scan Area dialog box The Scan Area dialog box allows you to define the amount of image data which is returned to the host. The area can be defined in Pixels, Inches or Centimeters. NOTE: Select the side and image to be defined by highlighting Front Image #1, Front Image #2, etc.
  • Page 119 Page Size  the default paper size is set when a scanner is first selected. You can choose a different paper size using the drop-down list. NOTE: Page Size and Page Layout selections also appear on the Layout tab. If you make a change on the Scan Area dialog box, the same selections appear on the Layout tab and vice versa.

  • Page 120: Document Printing

    5 Document Printing This chapter provides instructions for using the Document Printer and the Enhanced Printer. The following information and procedures can be found in this guide: • Printer specifications. • Changing print positions. • Replacing the ink cartridge and ink blotter strips. NOTE: Information about enabling printing and setting up print strings can be found in Chapter 4, Image Processing.

  • Page 121: Printer Specifications

    Printer specifications Characteristic Description Maximum lines Maximum characters Print locations (vertical) Set by capture software application Print orientation 0, 90, 180 or 270 degrees Font size Bold or Normal NOTE: Not all languages can support a Bold font based on the complexity of the characters, such as half-width Katakana.

  • Page 122: Installing/Replacing The Ink Cartridge

    Installing/Replacing Before using the printer, you must install the ink cartridge. the ink cartridge After initial installation, replace the ink cartridge when: • printed characters appear light or uneven • missing characters are evident • a print test reveals inconsistent character quality •...

  • Page 123: Enhanced Printer

    ENHANCED PRINTER 5. If you are installing the ink cartridge for the first time, push the connector on the printer cable firmly into the printer carrier. NOTE: If you are replacing an ink cartridge, the printer cable will already be installed and you just need to remove the printer carrier from it’s position and remove the empty ink cartridge.
  • Page 124 8. Slide the printer carrier into the desired print position. See the section entitled, “Changing print positions” later in the chapter for more information. Print positions 9. Reinstall and close the printer access door. 10. Run a print test. A-61550 May 2007...

  • Page 125: Document Printer

    DOCUMENT PRINTER 5. If you are installing the ink cartridge for the first time, push the connector on the printer cable firmly into the printer carrier. NOTE: If you are replacing an ink cartridge, the printer cable will already be installed and you just need to remove the printer carrier from it’s position and remove the empty ink cartridge.
  • Page 126 9. Slide the printer carrier into the desired print position. See the section entitled, “Changing print positions” later in this chapter for more information. 10. Reinstall and close the printer access door. 11. Run a print test. A-61550 May 2007...

  • Page 127: Changing Print Positions

    Changing print The horizontal print position can be changed manually. positions NOTE: Changing the print position is the same procedure whether you are using the Document Printer or the Enhanced Printer. The photos may be slightly different depending on the printer you are using.

  • Page 128: Replacing The Ink Blotter Strips

    Replacing the ink The two ink blotter strips in the scanner transport area collect ink overflow. To order additional ink blotter strips, see the section entitled, blotter strips “Supplies” later in this guide. 1. Lift up the scanner cover release to unlatch the scanner cover. 2.

  • Page 129: Supplies

    7. Align the blotter strip in one of the channels. NOTE: Improperly aligned blotter strips may cause paper jams. 8. Press the adhesive side of the blotter strip down firmly into the channel. 9. Repeat Steps 4-8 for the other strip. 10.

  • Page 130: Problem Solving

    Problem solving Use the list below as a guide to check possible solutions to problems you may encounter when using the printer. Problem Possible Solution • Be sure the ink cartridge is not empty. Print quality is poor or inconsistent •...

  • Page 131: Maintenance

    6 Maintenance Cleaning your scanner and preventative maintenance on a regular basis is required to ensure the best possible image quality. Some document types generate more paper dust and debris and may require more frequent cleaning than recommended. NOTES: • Some debris from the rubber tires on the feed and separator modules is normal.

  • Page 132: Supplies And Consumables

    Supplies and Contact your scanner supplier to order supplies. consumables Supplies/Consumables CAT No. Kodak Feeder Consumables Kit for i1400 Series Scanners 124 1066 Kodak Extra-Large Feeder Consumables Kit for 821 5808 i1400 Series Scanners Kodak Imaging Guide Set for i1400 Series Scanners 197 8253 (1 upper guide, 1 lower guide) Document Printer: Printer Ink Cartridges (10)

  • Page 133: Cleaning The Separator Module

    Cleaning the 1. Power down the scanner. separator module 2. Remove any documents from the feeder area. 3. Lift up the scanner cover release to unlatch the scanner cover. 4. Pull up to open the scanner cover. 5. With one hand, push the separator module release lever back and with the other hand lift the separator module up and out of position.
  • Page 134 6. Manually rotate and wipe the separator module tires with a roller cleaning pad. 7. Inspect the tires. If the separator module tires show signs of wear or damage, replace the tires or the separator module. See the section entitled, “Replacing the separator module and separator module tires”...

  • Page 135: Cleaning The Feed Module

    Cleaning the feed 1. Push against the raised edge on the left side of the front drive roller module cover and pull the cover up and out to remove it. NOTE: You may need to lift the input tray slightly to remove the front roller cover.
  • Page 136 3. Manually rotate and wipe the feed module tires with a roller cleaning pad. 4. Inspect the feed module. If the feed module tires show signs of wear or damage, replace the tires or the feed module. See the section entitled, “Replacing the feed module and feed module tires”...

  • Page 137: Cleaning The Drive Rollers And Transport Area

    Cleaning the drive rollers 1. Manually rotate and wipe the drive rollers with a roller cleaning pad. and transport area 2. Clean any dust or debris in the slots around the drive rollers. 3. Wipe the upper and lower transport areas with a roller cleaning pad. 4.

  • Page 138: Cleaning The Imaging Guides

    Cleaning the Clean the exposed (top side) surfaces of the imaging guides. You do imaging guides not need to remove the imaging guides for cleaning unless there is dust or dirt on the underside of the imaging guide. If you need to remove the imaging guides, follow the instructions for “Replacing the imaging guides”...

  • Page 139: Cleaning The Paper Path

    Cleaning the paper path 1. Remove the wrapping from the Transport Cleaning Sheet. 2. Adjust the paper feeder guides to fit the cleaning sheet. 3. Feed the cleaning sheet (adhesive side up) through the scanner in portrait orientation until all residue is removed from the drive rollers. 4.

  • Page 140: Replacing The Feed Module And Feed Module Tires

    Replacing the feed 1. Lift up the scanner cover release to unlatch the scanner cover. module and feed module 2. Lift up to open the scanner cover. tires 3. Push against the raised edge on the left side of the front drive roller cover to the side and pull the cover up and out to remove it.
  • Page 141 6. Lift and remove one core assembly. 7. Remove each tire by sliding it off of the core. 8. Install each new tire by gently stretching it over the core. IMPORTANT: • Do not overstretch the tire; it may tear. •...

  • Page 142: Replacing The Separator Module And Separator Module Tires

    Replacing the 1. Lift up the scanner cover release to unlatch the scanner cover. separator module and 2. Lift up to open the scanner cover. separator module tires 3. With one hand, push the separator module release lever back and with the other hand lift the separator module up and out of position.
  • Page 143 so you can access the separation roller. NOTE: Use caution as the separation module is spring-loaded and will snap back if you do not hold it in place. 6. Hold onto the separator module in this position with one hand, and with the other hand remove the separator roller.

  • Page 144: Replacing The Pre-Separation Pad

    Replacing the pre- 1. Remove the separator module as previously directed. separation pad 2. Locate the pre-separation pad on the separator module. 3. Hold the separator module in both hands and find the two pre- separation pad side tabs which protrude slightly from the back of the separator module.

  • Page 145: Replacing The Imaging Guides

    Replacing the imaging Replacing the upper imaging guide (for i1420 and i1440 Scanners only) guides 1. Open the scanner cover and locate the door on the right side of the scanner. Removing the side door will allow you to insert a screwdriver through the door opening to access the upper imaging guide.
  • Page 146 4. Pull gently on the end of the imaging guide and slowly remove it from the scanner. 5. Discard the used imaging guide. 6. Remove any dust or debris from the guide track. Do not allow debris to fall into the scanner. 7.
  • Page 147 Replacing the lower imaging guide (for all scanner models) 1. Locate the lower imaging guide. 2. Using a Phillips Head screwdriver, loosen the screw from the lower imaging guide. 3. Slide the imaging guide out of the bracket and remove it from the scanner.

  • Page 148: Troubleshooting

    7 Troubleshooting Occasionally you may encounter a situation with your scanner where it may not function properly. Refer to the information in this chapter to help you resolve the situation before calling Technical Support. Indicator lights and The indicator lights provide information on the current state of the scanner.

  • Page 149: Clearing Document Jams

    Clearing 1. Remove any documents from the feeder area. document jams 2. Lift up the scanner cover release to unlatch the scanner cover. 3. Pull up to open the scanner cover. 4. Locate the jammed document and remove it. 5. Lower the scanner cover and press it down firmly until it latches into place.

  • Page 150: Problem Solving

    Problem solving Use the chart below as a guide to check possible solutions to problems you may encounter when using the Kodak i1400 Series Scanner. Problem Possible Solution The scanner will not scan/ Make sure that: feed documents • the power cord is plugged in and the power is on. •...
  • Page 151 Problem Possible Solution Documents are skewed Make sure that: during scanning • the document side guides are adjusted to fit the documents being fed. • documents are being fed perpendicular to the feed module. • documents are being fed in the center of the ADF. •...

  • Page 152: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Scanner Type/Speed • i1410 Scanner: simplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder, 60 pages per minute (landscape) • i1420 Scanner: duplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder, 60 pages per minute (landscape) • i1440 Scanner: duplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder, 75 pages per minute (landscape) Scanning Technology CCD type...

  • Page 153: Appendix B Twain Image Processing Terminology

    Appendix B TWAIN Image Processing Terminology If you have used previous scanners from Kodak, you will notice that the user interface has been updated. Many of the image processing features you are familiar with may have been renamed or moved. The table below will help you to find the feature's new name and/or location.
  • Page 154 Feature: Cropping Location: Paper tab Location: Image Settings - Size tab Options: Options: • Automatic with Automatic Deskew • Document: Automatically Detect and Straighten Image: Entire Document Border: (none) • Automatic without Automatic Deskew • Document: Automatically Detect • Aggressive •...

  • Page 155: Appendix C Warranty - Us And Canada Only

    Appendix C Warranty - US and Canada only Congratulations on the purchase of a Kodak Scanner. Kodak Scanners are designed to provide end users with the highest performance and reliability. All Kodak Scanners are covered by the following Limited Warranty. Limited Warranty for Eastman Kodak Company provides the following Limited Warranty on Kodak Scanners (excluding spare parts and consumables) distributed...

  • Page 156: Warranty Exclusions

    Warranty exclusions Kodak’s Limited Warranty does not apply to a Kodak Scanner that has been subjected to physical damage after purchase, caused, for example, by casualty, accident, acts of God or transportation, including (a) by a failure to properly package and ship the Scanner back to Kodak for warranty service in accordance with Kodak’s then current Packaging and Shipping Guidelines, including failure to replace the shipping restraint prior to shipping, or by a failure to remove the shipping...

  • Page 157: Installation Warning And Disclaimer

    Installation Warning KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE SALE, and Disclaimer INSTALLATION, USE, SERVICING OR IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE. SUCH DAMAGES FOR WHICH KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE, INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, LOSS OF DATA, DOWNTIME COSTS, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE PRODUCT,...

  • Page 158: Packaging And Shipping Guidelines

    Packaging and Purchaser must ship all warranty returns in a method that guarantees full protection of the product from shipping damage. Failure to do so will shipping guidelines void the Kodak Scanner warranty. Kodak advises the purchaser to keep the original box and packing materials for storing or shipping. Kodak is not responsible for issues related to shipping damage.

  • Page 159: On-Site Service

    Included with selected Kodak Scanners is a Limited Warranty Registration card and a Limited Warranty Summary card. The Limited Warranty Summary card is specific by model. The Limited Warranty Summary card contains important warranty information, including the model number and the Limited Warranty. Refer to the Limited Warranty Summary card to determine the available Service Methods applicable to the particular Kodak Scanner.

  • Page 160: Depot Service

    The AUR provides advance replacement on specific failed or broken Kodak Scanner. To be eligible to take advantage of the AUR, the eligible purchaser must obtain an RMA number, sign an Advance Replacement Agreement and provide a credit card deposit to secure the replacement product.

  • Page 161: Important Restrictions

    Important restrictions Eligibility: The Advance Exchange Program and the Depot Service are available to eligible purchasers in the fifty (50) United States, and On- Site Service is available in the contiguous forty-eight (48) states and in certain areas of Alaska and Hawaii for products purchased from authorized distributors of Kodak.

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