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Operating Manual
Document Scanner
KV-SL3066
Model No.
KV-SL3056

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Document Scanner KV-SL3066 Model No. KV-SL3056 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.
  • Page 2 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Document Scanner. Trademarks • Microsoft , Windows , and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft ® ® ® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • ISIS is a registered trademark or trademark of EMC Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 3: About The Documentation

    Documents Control sheet Image Capture Plus is a Panasonic original application for configuring advanced scanning settings. Each document is a PDF document. To view documents correctly, install Adobe Reader. For details about the control sheet, see "6.4.4 Using Control Sheets (ADF)" (page 43).
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Feature Highlights .................. 6 2 Before You Start ..................7 Precautions ........................7 Check the Accessories ....................9 2.2.1 Optional Accessories ...................... 9 3 Location of Controls ................10 Main Unit ........................10 3.1.1 Front ..........................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Using Push Scan ......................45 6.5.1 Setting the scanning conditions ..................45 6.5.2 Selecting the behavior of push scan ................45 6.5.3 Performing push scan ....................45 6.5.4 Checking events ......................46 7 Clearing Paper Jams ................47 8 Care and Maintenance .................
  • Page 6: Feature Highlights

    1 Feature Highlights 1 Feature Highlights High-speed Double Sided Scanning • This scanner can scan documents at high speed, regardless of the image type (monochrome / color). Flatbed Scanning • This scanner can scan very thin paper, damaged documents, bound documents etc. with the flatbed. •...
  • Page 7: Before You Start

    2 Before You Start 2 Before You Start 2.1 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.
  • Page 8: Roller Cleaning Paper

    • For details about the roller cleaning paper, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Please ask your Panasonic sales company about obtaining the Safety Data Sheet. • 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.
  • Page 9: Check The Accessories

    2.2 Check the Accessories 2.2 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- Drivers, Applications, Utilities, Documents Feed tray —...
  • Page 10: Location Of Controls

    3 Location of Controls 3 Location of Controls 3.1 Main Unit 3.1.1 Front Document guides Mixed batch card guide When the unit is shipped, this is stored in the feed tray. For details, see "6.4.3 Mixed Batch Card Guide (ADF)" (page 39). Manual feed selector You can select the document feeding method.
  • Page 11: Rear

    3.1.2 Rear Feed tray : Load the documents with the surface to be scanned facing down. : Make sure to remove paper clips and staples from documents. Feed extension tray Document cover Flatbed sheet The background color of the scanned images can be switched between white and black. (page 36) Flatbed glass 3.1.2 Rear USB connector...
  • Page 12: Installation

    4 Installation 4 Installation 4.1 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. 450 mm (17.7 in.) 308 mm (12.1 in.) 800 mm (31.5 in.) 300 mm...
  • Page 13: Moving The Unit

    4.2 Moving the Unit 4.2 Moving the Unit When moving the unit, hold the part shown by the arrow in the following illustration. Notice • Do not hold the feed tray when moving the unit. • Do not move the unit immediately from a cold place to a warm place. It may cause condensation, which may damage the unit.
  • Page 14: Installing The Software

    4.3 Installing the Software 4.3 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.
  • Page 15: Installing The Unit

    4.4 Installing the Unit 4.4 Installing the Unit Remove all packing materials. Attach the feed tray ( ) to the unit. Pull out the feed extension tray in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration below. Plug in the power cord and connect the USB cable. Turn ON the unit's power (page 19).
  • Page 16: Viewing Operating Manual And Help Installed

    [Scanner Manuals]. Select the manual. • The manual will open. Note • In Windows 8, select the [Panasonic Document Scanner] section on the Apps screen. 4.5.2 To view the help For Image Capture Plus Select [All Programs] [Panasonic] [Image Capture Plus] [Image Capture Plus Help].
  • Page 17: Operation Panel

    5 Operation Panel 5 Operation Panel LED (Red) Lights when an error occurs. LED (Green) Shows the scanner’s status. Power button ( ) For details, see "6.1.1 Turining ON/OFF the unit's power" (page 19). Cursor button Skip button ( If you press this button after a double feed is detected and scanning has been paused, the document (or documents) detected as a double feed will be scanned, and then ejected from the scanner.
  • Page 18: About Led

    5.1 About LED 5.1 About LED The status of the scanner is displayed by the LED (Red) ( ) and the LED (Green) ( ), as shown in the table below: LED (Red) LED (Green) Status Power OFF Ready mode or Scanning Blinking (Fast) Warming up Blinking (Fast, 2 times consecutively)
  • Page 19: Operation

    6 Operation 6 Operation 6.1 Basic Operations 6.1.1 Turining ON/OFF the unit's power Turning ON the unit's power Press the power button ( ). • The LED (Green) will flash and then turn on. Turning OFF the unit's power Press and hold the power button ( ) for 1 second or more to turn the unit off. 6.1.2 Returning from sleep mode Press any button other than the power button ( ) on the operation panel.
  • Page 20: Opening/Closing The Adf Door

    6.1.3 Opening/Closing the ADF door 6.1.3 Opening/Closing the ADF door Opening the ADF door Press the ADF door release ( ), and open the ADF door ( ). Closing the ADF door Push both sides of the ADF door down slowly until it clicks into place.
  • Page 21: Opening/Closing The Document Cover

    6.1.4 Opening/Closing the document cover 6.1.4 Opening/Closing the document cover Opening the document cover Open the document cover. Closing the document cover Close the document cover gently.
  • Page 22: Preparing Documents For The Adf

    6.2 Preparing Documents for the ADF 6.2 Preparing Documents for the ADF 6.2.1 About documents for the ADF Notice • Make sure to remove paper clips and staples from documents before scanning. Failing to do so can damage the unit, document, or both. •...
  • Page 23: Recommended Paper Types

    6.2.1 About documents for the ADF Recommended paper types: • • High-quality woodfree paper Recycled paper • • Bond paper OCR paper • • Newspaper Bank checks Note • High-quality woodfree paper is the recommended paper type. Curl and Folding: Documents must also meet the following conditions: Feeding direction Less than...
  • Page 24: Compatible Card

    6.2.1 About documents for the ADF 6.2.1.2 Compatible Card The compatible card types for this unit are as follows. ISO format card: Size: 85.6 mm × 54 mm (3.4 in. × 2.1 in.) Thickness: 0.76 mm (0.03 in.) Embossed card up to 1.4 mm (0.055 in.) •...
  • Page 25: Carrier Sheet

    6.2.1 About documents for the ADF 6.2.1.3 Carrier sheet You can use an optional carrier sheet (KV-SS076) to scan incompatible documents like very thin paper, curled or wrinkled documents, photographs, bound documents etc. When using carrier sheet, please note following conditions for the documents. Document size: Width: 150 mm (5.91 in.) or less...
  • Page 26: Incompatible Documents

    6.2.1 About documents for the ADF 6.2.1.4 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 •...
  • Page 27: Notes About Documents For Scanning

    6.2.1 About documents for the ADF 6.2.1.5 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: –...
  • Page 28: Loading Documents On The Adf

    6.2.2 Loading documents on the ADF 6.2.2 Loading documents on the ADF Adjust the document guides ( ) slightly larger than the actual size of the documents. Fan the documents. • Documents that have been stapled together or stacked together (as in a file folder) will need to be separated.
  • Page 29 6.2.2 Loading documents on the ADF Carefully align the documents. • The documents feed better when the leading edges are aligned slantwise as shown in the illustration. Place the documents on the feed tray with the side to be scanned facing down. •...
  • Page 30 6.2.2 Loading documents on the ADF Adjust the document guides ( ) to the size of the documents to be scanned. Raise the exit stopper and adjust to match the size of the scanned documents.
  • Page 31 6.2.2 Loading documents on the ADF Case 1: Documents length is longer than A4 (297 mm [11.69 in.]) Note • When using the very long paper (roll paper etc.), close the exit stopper. Case 2: Documents length is 170 mm [6.69 in.] to A4 (297 mm [11.69 in.])
  • Page 32 6.2.2 Loading documents on the ADF Case 3: Documents length is 170 mm [6.69 in.] or less Note • When the documents are curled or a paper jam occurs, fold up the exit guides ( ) and then resume scanning.
  • Page 33: When Using The Carrier Sheet

    6.2.2 Loading documents on the ADF 6.2.2.1 When using the carrier sheet You can use an optional carrier sheet (KV-SS076) to scan incompatible documents like very thin paper, curled or wrinkled documents, photographs, bound documents etc. For the conditions for documents when using the carrier sheet, please refer to "6.2.1.3 Carrier sheet"...
  • Page 34 6.2.2 Loading documents on the ADF Insert the carrier sheet ( ) until it stops as shown in the illustration. Note • When manual feeding is selected, make sure to insert the documents until they come into contact with the paper feed roller.
  • Page 35: Preparing Documents For The Flatbed

    6.3 Preparing Documents for the Flatbed 6.3 Preparing Documents for the Flatbed 6.3.1 About documents for the flatbed Maximum paper size: 216 mm × 297 mm (8.5 in. × 11.69 in.) Notice • Confirm that any ink, paste pr cprrection fluid has dried completely. •...
  • Page 36: Scanning Documents

    6.4 Scanning Documents 6.4 Scanning Documents Load the documents. • When using the ADF, refer to "6.2.2 Loading documents on the ADF" (page 28). • When using the flatbed, refer to "6.3.2 Loading documents on the flatbed" (page 35). Open your scanning application and scan the documents. •...
  • Page 37 6.4.1 Switching the Background Color of Scanned Images Reverse the flatbed sheet, and then place the tips of the ears of the flatbed sheet ( , ) so that they fit under the tabs of the document cover ( , Fit the grooves of the flatbed sheet into the document cover.
  • Page 38: Using Manual Feeding (Adf)

    6.4.2 Using Manual feeding (ADF) 6.4.2 Using Manual feeding (ADF) You can select Manual feeding with the Manual Feed Selector. • : Manual feeding • : Automatic feeding When using manual feeding, the documents are scanned without separation. Place the documents on the feed tray one by one.
  • Page 39: Mixed Batch Card Guide (Adf)

    6.4.3 Mixed Batch Card Guide (ADF) 6.4.3 Mixed Batch Card Guide (ADF) 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. 6.4.3.1 Installing the mixed batch card guide The mixed batch card guide is stored inside the feed tray.
  • Page 40: Removing The Mixed Batch Card Guide

    6.4.3 Mixed Batch Card Guide (ADF) Attach the feed tray ( ) to the unit. Attach the mixed batch card guide ( ) to the unit. 6.4.3.2 Removing the mixed batch card guide Remove the mixed batch card guide as shown in the following illustration. Remove the mixed batch card guide ( ) from the unit.
  • Page 41 6.4.3 Mixed Batch Card Guide (ADF) Remove the feed tray ( ) from the unit. • Remove the left side of the feed tray ( ) first as shown in the illustration. Attach the mixed batch card guide ( ) to the feed tray ( ).
  • Page 42: Using The Mixed Batch Card Guide

    6.4.3 Mixed Batch Card Guide (ADF) Attach the feed tray ( ) to the unit. 6.4.3.3 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.
  • Page 43: Using Control Sheets (Adf)

    6.4.4 Using Control Sheets (ADF) 6.4.4 Using Control Sheets (ADF) 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.
  • Page 44: About Printing Control Sheets

    6.4.4 Using Control Sheets (ADF) 6.4.4.1 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.
  • Page 45: Using Push Scan

    6.5 Using Push Scan 6.5 Using Push Scan This scanner has a push scan function for starting scanning without operation through a computer. 6.5.1 Setting the scanning conditions Scanning conditions are set on the setting screen of each application. For details about the setting screen of each application, refer to the manual or help for that application.
  • Page 46: Checking Events

    6.5.4 Checking events 6.5.4 Checking events Check the following if an application does not start up after being set by the Scan Button Setting Tool. Display the Scan properties screen. • If you are using Windows 10: Right-click [Start], select [Control Panel] [Devices and Printers], right-click the scanner icon, and then display the [Scan properties] screen.
  • Page 47: Clearing Paper Jams

    7 Clearing Paper Jams 7 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. Remove all documents from the feed tray. Open the ADF door (page 20).
  • Page 48: Care And Maintenance

    8 Care and Maintenance 8 Care and Maintenance 8.1 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.) •...
  • Page 49 8.1 Cleaning the Outside of the Scanner Remove dirt and dust from the fan exhaust vent ( ) with a brush.
  • Page 50: Cleaning The Inside Of The Scanner

    8.2 Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner 8.2 Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner Prepare the following cleaning supplies. Soft and dry cloth Used to clean the conveyor, ADF glasses, flatbed glass, and flatbed (one that does not easily sheet. generate fibrous dust) Thin cotton swab Used to clean the double feed detectors and the starting sensors.
  • Page 51: Cleaning The Conveyor And Adf Glasses

    8.2.1 Cleaning the ADF unit 8.2.1.1 Cleaning the Conveyor and ADF Glasses With a soft and dry cloth, wipe off any dirt on the conveyor ( ) and ADF glasses ( ). • If the dirt does not come off, use a soft, slightly damp cloth. 8.2.1.2 Cleaning the Double Feed Detectors and Starting Sensors Remove dust from the double feed detectors ( ) and starting sensors ( ) with a cotton swab.
  • Page 52: Cleaning The Rollers

    8.2.1 Cleaning the ADF unit 8.2.1.3 Cleaning the Rollers Use the roller cleaning paper (KV-SS03) (page 8) to wipe dirt off from the surfaces of all rollers. Notice • Be careful not to damage any parts of the unit. Open the double feed prevention roller cover ( ). Remove the double feed prevention roller.
  • Page 53 8.2.1 Cleaning the ADF unit Use the roller cleaning paper to clean the surface of the double feed prevention roller. • Wipe the entire surface of both rollers. Install the double feed prevention roller. • Align the shaft that is shaped as indicated by with the notch in the roller mount ( ), and then insert the shaft in the notch.
  • Page 54 8.2.1 Cleaning the ADF unit Close the double feed prevention roller cover ( ) firmly. Notice • Be sure to close the double feed prevention roller cover until it clicks into place. Open the paper feed roller cover ( ).
  • Page 55 8.2.1 Cleaning the ADF unit 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. Close the paper feed roller cover firmly.
  • Page 56 8.2.1 Cleaning the ADF unit Use the roller cleaning paper to clean the surface of the free rollers ( ). • 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.
  • Page 57: Cleaning Mode

    8.2.1 Cleaning the ADF unit 8.2.1.4 Cleaning Mode Cleaning Mode can be used to help cleaning the conveyor rollers and the exit rollers. During Cleaning Mode, the conveyor rollers and the exit rollers rotate a small amount every time the Start/Stop button ) on the scanner is pressed.
  • Page 58: Cleaning The Flatbed Unit

    8.2.2 Cleaning the flatbed unit 8.2.2 Cleaning the flatbed unit Turn OFF the unit's power (page 19). Open the document cover (page 21). Clean up the surface of flatbed glass ( ) and flatbed sheet ( ) with a soft and dry cloth. Close the document cover (page 21).
  • Page 59: Replacing The Rollers

    8.3 Replacing the Rollers 8.3 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 of the rollers may be shorter.) In User Utility, you can check the number of sheets that have been scanned.
  • Page 60 8.3 Replacing the Rollers Install the double feed prevention roller. • Align the shaft that is shaped as indicated by with the notch in the roller mount ( ), and then insert the shaft in the notch. Push the shaft on the opposite side ( ) until it clicks into place. Close the double feed prevention roller cover ( ) firmly.
  • Page 61 8.3 Replacing the Rollers Open the paper feed roller cover ( ). Lift up the gear ( ) on the left side of the paper feed roller, and then remove the paper feed roller.
  • Page 62 8.3 Replacing the Rollers Remove the rubber rollers from the paper feed roller shaft. • Push the tab ( ) to remove the rubber roller ( ) from the paper feed roller shaft. Remove the other rubber roller ( ) in the same way. Take out the new paper feed roller in the optional roller exchange kit.
  • Page 63 8.3 Replacing the Rollers Install the two new rubber rollers onto the paper feed roller shaft. • Make sure the left ( white) and right ( black) paper feed rollers are installed correctly. • After confirming the tabs ( ) of both rubber rollers are facing outwards, insert the rubber rollers onto the paper feed roller shaft until they click into place.
  • Page 64 8.3 Replacing the Rollers Close the paper feed roller cover ( ) firmly. 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.
  • Page 65: Appendix

    9 Appendix 9 Appendix 9.1 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...
  • Page 66 9.1 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The paper feed roller or double Replace the paper feed roller or feed prevention roller have double feed prevention roller. become worn down. (page 59) The double feed detectors are Clean the double feed detectors. dirty.
  • Page 67 9.1 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The document guides are not Adjust the document guides adjusted to the size of the properly to the size of the document to be scanned, or the document to be scanned. (page document to be scanned is set Scanned image is skewed.
  • Page 68: Uninstalling The Software

    – Image Capture Plus – Scan Button Setting Tool – IDREngine – Panasonic Scanner Manuals – Panasonic Document Scanner Device Driver – – KV-SL3066 KV-SL3056 ISIS Driver – Panasonic Document scanner TWAIN Driver – Panasonic Scanner User Utility – OCREngine...
  • Page 69: Repacking Instructions

    9.3 Repacking Instructions 9.3 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. •...
  • Page 70 9.3 Repacking Instructions Pack the scanner. Feed tray Quick Installation Guide and Software / Manual CD-ROM USB cable Power cord...
  • Page 71: Specifications

    The scanning speed differs depending on the host computer, the operating system, the application, the measuring method, the quantity of data in the image, and the paper type. The scanning speed depends on a measuring method of Panasonic. When scanning a document larger than A5 size at high resolutions over 600 dpi, the scanning may fail due to insufficient memory.
  • Page 72 9.4 Specifications General Item KV-SL3066 KV-SL3056 External dimensions 300 mm × 650 mm × 308 mm (11.8 in. × 25.6 in. × 13.7 in.) (Width × Depth × Height) Weight 6.7 kg (14.8 lb.) Power requirement AC 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A...
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