CONTENTS 0. Preface 1. General Audience Safety precautions If the machine is damaged 2. Learning about the Panini My Vision X Packaging list External parts description Internal parts description 3. Operating your Panini My Vision X Document support installation Power cables connection...
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Replacing the HP 51604 ink jet cartridge Cleaning photocells detector Replacing the feeder and separator rollers Cleaning the reading transport belt Install the external covers 6. Specifications Technical specifications of the Panini My Vision X Technical specifications of the PC...
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Trademark Acknowledgement PANINI logo is a trademark of Panini SpA The Panini MyVision X is CE compliant and it has been tested in accordance with the requirements of the CEE directive N.89/336. The Panini My Vision X is also UL compliant: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
O. Preface Here is an overview of the manual layout: Chapter 1: “General” introduce you to all the general information regarding the manual or the Panini My Vision X. Chapter 2: “Learning about Panini My Vision X” introduces you to all the major components of your machine.
The Panini My Vision X is a new generation of check scanners. With a small footprint, sleek design and quiet operation, the Panini My Vision X fits perfectly in a small area such as a teller window, or on the back counter of bank branches.
• Dress safely. Do not wear loose clothing, long hair or jewelry that can become entangled in moving parts. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate the My Vision X where people may walk on the cord.
OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 9 1.3 If the machine is damaged Unplug the My Vision X from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions: • If the power cord is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled into the product.
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) code line. It is also provided with an ink-jet endorser which can print alphanumeric characters on the back side of checks. Any of the Windows standard fonts can be selected and utilized while printing. The Panini My Vision X is connected to a PC via USB2.0 interface. 2.1 Packaging list The Panini My Vision X package includes: 1.
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Important: to preserve the feeder area against shipping shocks, a blue block of polystyrene has been introduced between the feeder roller and the pressure plate. Please, take care to remove it before installing the My Vision X and always use it when you are going to ship again. block of...
Pagina 12 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 12 2.2 External parts description This section describes the major components of the Panini My Vision X. The component names introduced here and shown in the figures are used throughout this manual. Inner Cover Document...
Pagina 14 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 14 3. Operating your Panini My Vision X 3.1 Document support installation Insert the Feeder Extension in the slot uncovered by pushing backward the Document Pressure Plate. Installation is correct if the Feeder Extension is at the same level of the entrance of the scanner platform.
MICR reading, place the My Vision X as far as possible from theCRT. 1. Plug the power cord connector in the Power Supply socket (Fig.1) 2. Plug the Power Supply cable in the My Vision X power connector (Fig.2) Fig.1...
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Pag. 16 3. The My Vision X should be plugged into a dedicated electrical power outlet. The power supply will be 100-240 VAC (no power selection required), and the frequency 50/60 Hz. If you are not sure of the type...
Connect the USB 2 cable to the USB 2.0 port located on the rear side of the scanner and the other side of the cable to an available USB 2.0 port on the PC. Consult your Sales Representative for details regarding Panini certified USB 2.0 cards. USB 2 cable...
Angle the front side of the cartridge downwards and face the two pins with the two holes in the cradle. Gently push down the rear side of the cartridge until it snaps in the plastic retainer. Ink jet cartridge HP C6602A PANINI P/n: CA-00138 Plastic retainer Cartridge cradle...
Read and follow the instructions in the HP cartridge box for proper cartridge preparation. Gently insert the ink-jet cartridge against the holder and pull up the plastic lever to lock the cartridge in place. Ink jet cartridge HP 51604 PANINI P/n: BA-00037 Additional Plastic Lever Cartridge cradle...
Panini 14-05-2004 9:26 Pagina 20 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 20 3.6 Pocket lenght adjustment Adjust the pocket length by inserting the longest document that will be processed in the pocket. Move the pocket extension left or right until a space of 5 mm (1/4”) is available between the leading edge of the document and the end of the pocket extension.
Normally, the My Vision X goes automatically on line when the control application starts, and goes offline when the control application shuts down. If you want to force the reader to go off line even when the using application is on, press the rear switch button for at least one second;...
Two status light located near the feeder indicate the status of the unit. The following table describes the meaning of each status light. Green Description The My Vision X is offline The My Vision X is online, the feeder is empty Blinking...
Panini 14-05-2004 9:26 Pagina 23 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 23 4.2 How to prepare and load checks Preparing Documents for Processing 1. Remove all rubber bands, staples, paper clips, dog ears, etc. from the documents. 2. Jogging the documents is strongly recommended. In any case, align the bottom edges by repeatedly tapping the bottom edge of the documents on a hard, flat surface, see Fig.1.
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:26 Pagina 24 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 24 Feeding documents You may feed documents one at a time or in batches of up to 30 by inserting the documents into the feeder all the way. (Fig.3). The documents must be inserted into the feeder so that the leading edge fits between the two white lines shown in Fig.4.
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:26 Pagina 25 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 25 Batches greater than 30 to 100 checks, requires the pressure plate to be pushed back before inserting checks into the feeder. To prevent misfeeding, do not insert more than 100 documents into the feeder. Leave at least 2 mm (1/8”) between the last document and the pressure plate in the maximum backwards position.
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:26 Pagina 26 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 26 The feeder is designed so that checks can be loaded continuously, while the scanner is processing. This can be done by inserting checks behind those already present in the feeder.
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:26 Pagina 27 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 27 Removing documents from pocket. Processed documents are sent to the exit pocket. For best result, follow these recommendations: • Remove the documents when the pocket is nearly full. Jams occur when the pocket is too full.
Panini 14-05-2004 9:26 Pagina 28 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 28 4.3 Clearing jams When a jam occurs, the paper path must be cleared. To do this, first remove all the documents from the exit pocket and then free the track pressing Eject in your application.
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:26 Pagina 29 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 29 Fig.7 Then grab the document with your fingers and remove it from the transport. (See Fig.7) Fig.8 After the jam is removed, install the inner cover by following the instructions below: •...
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:26 Pagina 30 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 30 • Push down the inner cover until it is back to its original position. Take care to ensure that the inner cover stays behind the scanner (black) see Fig.9. Fig.9 The inner cover...
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:26 Pagina 31 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 31 • Check the exit pocket to ensure that the two plastic springs are aligned properly as shown in Fig.10. Fig.10 In the event that the outer has to be removed, lift the outer cover as shown in Fig.11.
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 32 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 32 • To remove the “U” track wall see Fig.12. Please follow the instructions on chapter 5.1.2. Fig.12 • If the jam occurs in the image camera area, it is advisable to open the front image camera (see Fig.13) so that the document can easily be...
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 33 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 33 • Insert the outer cover by aligning the two shafts with the holes in the base of the unit (Fig.14). • Insert the two teeth located on each side of the outer cover, in the base and lock it.
Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 34 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 34 5. Maintenance Warning: before doing maintenance remember to disconnect the USB2 and power cables from the device. Note: The parts accessible to the operator for cleaning or jam removal are identifiable by green stickers...
Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 35 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 35 5.1 Cleaning the transport Dust, lint and small particles can get into the track area. Clean this area as follows: 1. Remove the inner and outer covers by pulling up on the covers as illustrated below.
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 36 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 36 2. To remove the U-track, pull back on lever (1) (Fig.1). The Fig.2 shows how to pull the lever and remove the U-track. Fig.1 Fig.2 3. Inspect and clean the entire track area from beginning to end.
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 37 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 37 6. To reinstall the U-track insert the two teeth “C” in the rail “D” see Fig.6, and align the U-track as Fig.3. Push back the U-track as shown in Fig.6 until the lever “E” Fig.3 locks the unit in place.
Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 38 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 38 5.2 Cleaning the Contact Image Sensors 1. Gently open the front image camera (Fig.8) and remove any debris and dust. 2. Clean the Contact Image Sensors with a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with Isopropyl Alcohol or with eye glass cleaner (Fig.9).
Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 39 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 39 5.3 Cleaning the HP C6602A ink jet cartridge Fibers, such as cotton or paper, dried ink plugs or crust, or excess ink puddles on the nozzle plate can obstruct ink droplets or cause ink droplets to deflect from the desired trajectory, resulting in a degraded print quality.
Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 40 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 40 5.4 Cleaning the HP 51604 ink jet cartridge If characters are printing incompletely (dots are missing), try the following tips to restore good print quality: 1. Open the inner cover. 2. Remove the ink jet cartridge by pulling down the small plastic lever. Push bladder with a paper clip until ink fully coats silver plate (Fig.12).
Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 41 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 41 5.5 Replacing the HP 51604 ink jet cartridge A cartridge like the one shown in Fig.14 is out of ink and, therefore, needs to be replaced. Obtain a new ink jet cartridge and repeat the steps described in the section “Cleaning the HP 51604 ink jet cartridge”.
Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 42 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 42 5.6 Cleaning photocells detector The six photocells (emitter and receiver) are identified with white circles in Fig.15 below. Using a container of canned air and nozzle, spray the sensors to remove any dust.
Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 43 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 43 5.7 Replacing the feeder and separator rollers After extended use it will be necessary to replace the Feeder and Separator Roller rings due to normal ware. 1. Open the inner and outer covers.
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 44 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 44 3. Install the new separator rings on the hubs by pressing down on the surface of the rings, making sure the rings are installed flat on their seats. The feeder ring must be rolled onto the black pulley.
Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 45 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 45 5.8 Cleaning the reading transport belt If an increase in the number of MICR (Magnetic Ink Characters Recognition) rejects is noticed, it may be necessary to clean the surface of the reading transport belt to remove extraneous magnetic ink or iron dust.
Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 46 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 46 5.9 Install the external covers Install the inner cover following the instructions below: Fig.20 • Insert the two reference shafts in the corresponding housings found in the inner cover. (Fig.20). Fig.21 •...
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 47 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 47 The inner cover (grid) must be Scanner inserted behind the scanner (black) Inner cover Fig.22 • Check the exit pocket to ensure that the two plastic spring are properly aligned as shown in Fig.22.
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Panini 14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 48 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 48 • Insert the outer cover by aligning the two shafts with the two holes in the base of the unit (Fig.23). Push down the cover. Fig.23 • Insert the two teeth located on each side of the outer cover, in the base and lock it see Fig.24 and 25.
14-05-2004 9:27 Pagina 49 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 49 6. Specifications 6.1 Technical specifications of the Panini My Vision X PERFORMANCE My V X-30: Up to 30 DPM (USB2.0 interface) My V X-60: Up to 60 DPM (USB2.0 interface) My V X-90: Up to 90 DPM (USB2.0 interface)
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Pagina 50 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 50 SOFTWARE TOOLS Panini Vision API running on: Windows 2000 S.P 3 and XP S.P 1with USB2.0 or USB1.1 Windows NT 4.0 S.P 6 with USB1.1 ICR Vision function for image snippet definition & download;...
Pagina 51 OPERATOR MANUAL Pag. 51 6.2 Technical specification of the PC Panini Vision API running on: Windows 2000 S.P.3 and Windows XP S.P.1 with USB2.0 or USB1.1 port Windows NT 4.0 S.P6 with USB1.1 My V-X.30, My V-X.60 Recommended...
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