Kodak i50 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Scanner i60 Scanner User’s Guide A-61182...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SCSI interface device ID ... 7 Setting the SCSI terminator ... 7 Adjusting the trays... 8 ADF tray... 8 Output tray ... 9 Powering up the scanner ... 9 Turning on the scanner ... 9 Turning off the scanner... 9...
  • Page 3 Requirements and software installation ... 10 Scanning your documents ... 11 Making the most of your scanned images... 13 Installing the scanner drivers ... 10 Loading documents... 11 Using the ADF... 11 Using the flatbed ... 11 Scanning with TWAIN or ISIS ... 12 Scan Method ...
  • Page 4 A-61182 October 2001 Color Adjustment... 18 Auto Level ... 18 Advanced Settings... 18 Highlight / Shadow... 19 Curves... 20 Color Balance... 20 Hue / Saturation / Lightness ... 21 Color Drop-out... 22 Custom Settings... 23 Scan Settings... 23 Configuration Settings... 24 Other tools...
  • Page 5 Maintenance... 27 Troubleshooting... 30 Specifications ... 33 Cleaning the glass scanning areas ... 27 Cleaning the ADF... 28 Replacing the ADF snap-in feed module ... 29 Getting service ... 32 Equipment disposal... 32 Scanner supplies... 32 A-61182 October 2001...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Adapter Replacement snap-in feed modules (4) A-61182 October 2001 The KODAK i50 Scanner is a desktop simplex color scanner. The KODAK i60 Scanner is a desktop duplex color scanner. AC power cords for U.S., U.K., EUR, AUS User’s Guide CDs (2)
  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety IMPORTANT: Do not substitute another power supply model or another The i50 Scanner and i60 Scanner conform to all applicable national and international Safety and regulatory product safety and electronic emission regulatory requirements. This includes, but is agency approvals...
  • Page 8: Electromagnetic Compliance Statements

    Electromagnetic compliance statements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B For the United States digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 9: Scanning Specifications

    Scanning specifications You can use the i50 Scanner and i60 Scanner to scan documents that have a paper Acceptable paper sizes weight between 50 and 105 g (14 and 28 lb.) and that are within the following sizes: In the ADF (automatic document feeder)
  • Page 10: Installation

    Unlock the shipping switch (see instructions below) before you power up the scanner. Make sure that the scanner is on and has completed its self-test before you turn on the PC to begin scanning. Unlock the shipping switch before you connect the cord and cable and before you power up the scanner.
  • Page 11: Locking The Scanner

    8. Place the scanner back in its normal position. Connect the power cord and SCSI signal cable as shown below. Making connections NOTE: There are two SCSI ports on the scanner. You can use either a DB25 (male) SCSI ports Power switch...
  • Page 12: Scsi Interface Device Id

    ID 7, ID 8, and ID 9 are not in actual use. The scanner will not operate properly if the SCSI ID is set to ID 7, ID 8, or ID 9. Using a suitable tool, turn the SCSI ID selector switch until the arrow points to the desired ID number.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Trays

    There are two trays on the scanner: the ADF tray for loading documents to be scanned Adjusting the trays through the automatic document feeder and the output tray which receives scanned documents from the ADF. ADF tray 1. Lift the ADF tray to about a 45° angle.
  • Page 14: Output Tray

    Make sure that you press the I/O power switch and not the SCSI terminator switch Powering up the scanner (which has an ON/OFF label under it) when you want to turn the scanner on or off. The scanner must be on and its self-test completed before you power up the PC.
  • Page 15: Requirements And Software Installation

    Installing the scanner drivers 2. Insert the KODAK i50/i60 Scanner CD that contains the device drivers in your NOTE: If the CD does not start automatically, click on the Start button and choose 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the driver installation.
  • Page 16: Scanning Your Documents

    Scanning your documents Make sure that the scanner is on and has completed its self-test before you turn on Loading documents the PC to begin scanning. See the section entitled “Scanning specifications” for information about the sizes and types of documents that you can scan.
  • Page 17: Scanning With Twain Or Isis

    11. Click on the Scan (TWAIN) or OK (ISIS) button scan your document(s). If the Select Source or Select Scanner command is not available on the File menu, see your application’s user’s guide to determine how the application link is used.
  • Page 18: Making The Most Of Your Scanned Images

    The features in the TWAIN and ISIS dialog boxes are described in this section. Note that not all features are available at all times. The availability of some features may depend on the scanner model or other feature selections. Select how you want to scan on the Scan Method drop-down menu.
  • Page 19: Image Type

    8-Bit Gray—a single-channel image consists of at least 256 shades of gray. An 8-bit scanner produces a grayscale image with 1024 shades of gray between pure black and pure white. Choose this option if you are scanning black-and-white photographs.
  • Page 20: Resolution

    Refer to the following table to choose the best image resolution for use with your application. * OCR (Optical Character Recognition): the process of converting an image to a text A-61182 October 2001 Scanner Settings Application File, Fax, E-mail Black and White...
  • Page 21: Brightness

    This function allows you to adjust the image brightness, making it lighter or darker. Brightness You can adjust the brightness setting from –100 to 100 by dragging the Brightness sliding control bar. The default is “0.” The smaller the number, the darker the image. Scan the document and check the brightness.
  • Page 22: Enhancing Your Images

    This will then be the cropping area for all of the scanned documents. Click on the arrows and rear scanned images (i60 Scanner only). NOTE: The arrows appear in the dialog box only when a duplex scanning method Paper Size Select a size on the Paper Size list of frequently used scan sizes, including business card, 5 x 3 in., 6 x 4 in., Letter, Legal, B5, A5, A4, or your current scan area to perform...
  • Page 23: Descreen

    Descreen Click on the Descreen button to access a drop-down menu that allows you to specify the type of document you are scanning in order to eliminate the moiré pattern* commonly found in printed matter. You can specify Newspaper, Magazine, or Catalog. * Moiré...
  • Page 24: Highlight / Shadow

    This feature is available when 8-Bit Gray, 8-Bit Color, or 24-Bit Color is selected on the Highlight / Shadow Image Type drop-down menu. Highlight refers the lightest point in a scanned image; shadow refers the darkest point. Click on the Highlight / Shadow button to access the Highlight / Shadow Levels dialog box.
  • Page 25: Curves

    Curves When you select the Curves button, a dialog box appears that allows you to adjust the midtone of the image without losing details in the lightest and darkest areas. Select the Curve or the Line button box, depending on whether you want a curved or an angled setting. Place the mouse cursor over the line, click the right mouse button, and drag the line to set a curve.
  • Page 26: Hue / Saturation / Lightness

    Click on this button to access a dialog box that allows you to adjust the hue, Hue / saturation, and lightness of an image. Saturation / Lightness Hue—specify a value in the Hue text box or click and drag the sliding arrow under the box to adjust the hue up to 360°.
  • Page 27: Color Drop-Out

    This feature is available when Black and White, Halftone, or 8-Bit Gray is selected on Color Drop-out the Image Type drop-down menu. Click on the Color Drop-out button to access a dialog box that allows you to choose to remove the R (Red), G (Green), or B (Blue) color channel while scanning.
  • Page 28: Custom Settings

    Custom Settings Click on the Custom Settings button to access a dialog box where you can save your scan settings and configuration settings. There are two tabs: Scan Settings and Configuration Settings. Scan Settings The Scan Settings tab allows you to save your scanning feature settings in a file, load an existing file, or delete an existing file.
  • Page 29: Configuration Settings

    Specify a time delay of 1 to 60 minutes in the Minutes box. This is the amount of time that the scanner will wait before shutting off the lamps after the last scan operation. Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
  • Page 30: Other Tools

    Height box will automatically change proportionally, and vice versa. Click on the Information button to access a window that gives you information about Information the scanner and driver. A-61182 October 2001 the Height box will automatically change proportionally.
  • Page 31: Starting The Final Scan

    Click on the arrows at the lower right side of the Preview box to view the front and rear scanned images (i60 Scanner only). NOTE: The arrows appear in the dialog box only when a duplex scanning method has been selected (i60 Scanner only).
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Maintenance The scanner is designed to be maintenance free. However, it must be cleaned occasionally to ensure optimum image quality and performance. Cleaning the glass scanning areas 2. Open the ADF and document cover. 3. Wipe the platen glass and ADF area glass side to side with the cloth.
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Adf

    5. Close the ADF. The ADF feed module and the feed rollers may become contaminated with ink, toner, and paper dust. If the scanner does not feed documents smoothly or if multiple-sheet feeding occurs, you must clean the scanner. Avoid vigorous rubbing; use gentle contact.
  • Page 34: Replacing The Adf Snap-In Feed Module

    Four replacement ADF snap-in feed modules are included with your scanner. To order more feed modules, consult your dealer or order online at www.kodak.com/go/shop (order KODAK Feed Module for Scanners i50/i60; catalog number 181-4300.) Follow the procedure below to replace the feed module.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    The scanner automatically performs a simple self-test each time it is powered up. This helps spot major system errors in the scanner itself. When the self-test is initiated, the READY light flashes. When the self-test is completed, if no error has occurred, the READY light is steadily illuminated.
  • Page 36 Problem When the scanner is powered up, the lamp does not light. The scanned image is too dark. The scanned lines of Black and White images seem much thicker than those of the original. The color image quality is not acceptable.
  • Page 37: Getting Service

    Getting service There you can find out how best to obtain service for your scanner. The i50 Scanner and i60 Scanner contain lead in the circuit board and mercury in the Equipment disposal lamp. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
  • Page 38: Specifications

    Weight i50 Scanner: 6.7 kg (14.8 lb.) i60 Scanner: 7.55 kg (16.64 lb.) Specification values apply to both the i50 Scanner and i60 Scanner except where noted. All specifications are subject to change without notice. A-61182 October 2001 i50 Scanner 25 ppm (200 dpi, B&W mode, ADF)
  • Page 39 A-61182 10/2001 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2001 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Document Imaging Rochester, New York 14650 www.kodak.com/go/docimaging Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. DOCUMENT I M A G I N G...

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