Operating Instructions Flatbed Scanner KV-SS080 Model No. These instructions contain information on installing and operating the unit. Please read this manual before installing the unit. Please carefully read this manual, and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference.
• PIE Reference Manual Explains the settings of the PIE (Panasonic Image Enhancement Technology) features using the ISIS and TWAIN drivers. • RTIV Reference Manual Explains the features and settings for RTIV (Reliable Throughput Imaging Viewer).
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• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners. International ENERGY STAR Program As an ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ® Introduction Operating Instructions...
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Trade Name: Panasonic Model Number: KV-SS080 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 1-800-726-2797 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
Table of Contents Before You Start ...6 For Your Safety ...6 Safety Information (For United Kingdom only) ...8 Precautions ...9 Installation ...11 Included Accessories ...11 Location of Controls ...11 About the LEDs ...12 Installing the Unit ...13 Installing Software ...15 System Requirements ...15 CD-ROM Contents ...15 Software Installation ...16...
Before You Start For Your Safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life, read this section carefully before using the unit to ensure proper and safe operation of your unit. • This section explains the graphic symbols used in this manual. WARNING CAUTION These symbols are used to...
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Never touch the plug or AC adaptor with wet hands. Danger of electric shock exists. Stop operation immediately if the unit emits smoke, excessive heat, abnormal smell, or unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Immediately turn the unit off, and unplug the power cord, and contact your dealer for service.
If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR PREMISES, THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
The wire that is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug that is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire that is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
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• Make sure you have the same number of pages for important documents both before and after scanning, and take care not to leave any pages in the scanner. • Periodically back up important data. • When having your computer or hard disk serviced, or when disposing of your computer or hard disk, completely erase any stored image data.
(this manual) Safety Guide (for French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian only) Panasonic AC adaptor PJSWC0003 Safety Guide may be included depending on country/area. Note • It is highly recommended to keep the original carton and all packing materials. They are necessary when repacking.
Installation Rear A Power connecter B USB connecter C Power switch D USB cable E AC adaptor F Power cord Operating Instructions About the LEDs The status of the unit is indicated by the combination of the LED (Green) (A) and LED (Red) (B), as shown in the table below: A LED (Green) Blink...
Installing the Unit About the installation location • In order to ensure proper operation, install the unit maintaining the proper distances from surrounding objects, as shown in the following illustration. Top View 200 mm (7.9 in.) Notice • Do not move the unit immediately from a cold place to a warm place.
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• Confirm that the scanner for connecting this unit is connected to the computer. • Do not connect more than 1 flatbed scanner to the same computer. (Doing so can cause erroneous behavior on the computer.) A Power cord...
QuickScan Pro does not work with the 64-bit version of Windows. For details on how to use MCD, refer to PIE Reference Manual and RTIV Reference Manual. PIE is an acronym for Panasonic Image Enhancement Technology. The control sheets are stored as PDF files on the "Drivers &...
4, select the item that you want to install. Follow the instructions on the screen. • Set the power switch of the scanner to " " (ON) for both this unit and the scanner for connecting this unit (page 19).
[Uninstall a program]. Select the item that you want to uninstall. • The software is displayed with the program names below: Software Program Name Device driver Panasonic High Speed Scanner Device Driver X.XX TWAIN KV-S1025C KV-S1020C TWAIN Driver ISIS KV-S1025C KV-S1020C...
User Utility Reference Manual by clicking the help button on the software's operation screen. On the [Start] menu, point to [All Programs], then [Panasonic], and select [Scanner Manuals]. • If you are using Windows 2000, point to [Program] instead of [All Programs].
Turning on the Unit Power Notice • Make sure that the scanner for connecting this unit is turned on. If it is not turned on, you cannot use this unit. • During long periods of non-use, conserve power by unplugging the AC adaptor from the outlet. While plugged in, the AC adaptor consumes about 0.3 W of power.
Operation Scanning Documents Notice • Make sure to remove paper clips and staples from documents before scanning. Failing to do so can damage the flatbed glass. • If the document is folded or creased, smooth it out before placing it on the flatbed glass. Open the document cover (A).
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Please note that areas of the document that do not touch the flatbed glass will not be scanned properly. • Do not move the document during scanning. Open your scanning application The software RTIV and QuickScan Pro demo, included with the scanner, can be used for scanning the documents. and scan the documents. Operation Operating Instructions...
Operation Changing the Scan Background Color By reversing the flatbed sheet on the unit, you can change the scanning background color between black and white. The default setting is black. When scanning documents like those listed below, set the flatbed sheet to white. •...
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Slightly lift the front side of the flatbed sheet (A) and pull it towards you (B). Reverse the flatbed sheet, and then place the tips of the ears of the flatbed sheet (A, B) so that they fit under the tabs of the document cover (C, D). Operation Operating Instructions...
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Operation Push the flatbed sheet towards the rear while making sure that the ears of the flatbed sheet (A, B) are under the tabs of the document cover (C, D). Notice • Confirm that the ears of the flatbed sheet are fastened to all 4 tabs. Replace the document cover.
Cleaning the Unit Clean the outside of the scanner, the flatbed glass and the flatbed sheet. Notice • For spots that are difficult to remove, use neutral household cleaner diluted with water. • Do not use thinner, benzine, or cleaners containing abrasives or surfactants, for cleaning the unit.
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Care and Maintenance Open the document cover (A). Gently wipe the flatbed glass (A) and flatbed sheet (B) with a soft, moist cloth. Operating Instructions...
If a problem occurs while the scanner is being used, check the following items and check the scanner status with User Utility. If the scanner still malfunctions, turn it OFF, remove the AC adaptor from the unit, and call for service.
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 packing materials. •...
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Pack the scanner. A Power cord B AC adaptor C USB cable • Drivers & Utilities / Manuals CD-ROM • Operating Instructions Appendix Operating Instructions...
The scanning speed differs depending on the host computer, operating system, application, the data quantity of the image, and paper type. Some features may not be available depending on the specifications of the scanner for connecting this unit. Operating Instructions...
Index About the installation location AC adaptor 11, 12, 14, 29 Accessories Applications Background Color Cleaning the Unit Computer Connection Document cover Documents Scanning documents Scanning paper size Drivers Drivers & Utilities / Manuals CD-ROM Electronic Documentation Uninstalling Viewing Electronic Documentation External dimensions Flatbed glass Flatbed sheet...
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Serial number Dealer’s name and address Dealer’s telephone number Panasonic Communications Company of North America Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 Panasonic Business Systems U.K.