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- Page 1 / i65 Scanners User’s Guide A-61527...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Introduction
• Kodak i65 Scanner — desktop duplex color scanner This User’s Guide provides information and procedures for the Kodak i55 and i65 Scanners using the TWAIN Datasource and ISIS Driver. The information in this guide is for use with both scanner models unless otherwise noted. -
Page 6: Scanner Features
• Choice of USB 2.0 or SCSI II interface Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemical products are available on the Kodak website at: www.kodak.com/go/msds. When accessing the MSDSs from the website, you will be required to provide the catalog number of the consumable you want the Material Safety Data Sheet for. -
Page 7: User Precautions
Kodak i55/i65 Scanners or any mechanical device. The Kodak i55 and i65 Scanners conform to applicable national and international product safety and electronic emission regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:... -
Page 8: Environmental Information
Kodak locally for more information. • The Kodak i55 and i65 Scanners contain lead in the circuit board solder, glass lens and mercury in the lamps. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. -
Page 9: Japan
Japan Acoustic emission Power system connection A-61527 May 2006 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. -
Page 10: Getting Started
2 Getting Started What’s in the box Before you begin open the box and check the contents: • Kodak i55 or i65 Scanner (with input tray and flatbed cover) • Output tray • Feed module • USB 2.0 cable • Power supply •... -
Page 11: System Requirements
System requirements A-61527 May 2006 Following is the recommended system configurations to run Kodak i55 and i65 Scanners. Optimum requirements to match scanner capabilities: • Intel Pentium IV, 2.5 GHz processor: - 512 MB RAM for scanning documents no longer than 35.56 cm (14 in.) in length in color, grayscale, or bi-tonal at 400 dpi. -
Page 12: Installation
7. Restart the PC (required for SCSI II connection) to finalize the Kodak Driver Software installation. 8. Install other supplied applications (optional). IMPORTANT: • Install the Kodak Driver Software on the host PC before you connect the scanner. • For best performance, use USB 2.0 when possible. A-61527 May 2006... -
Page 13: Installing The Kodak Driver Software
Drivers using the TWAIN Datasource and ISIS Driver to be used with either USB and SCSI II connections. 1. Insert the Kodak i55/i65 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 14 3. Click Yes. The Welcome window will be displayed: 4. Click Next. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed: 5. After reading the agreement, click I Agree to continue. A-61527 May 2006...
- Page 15 6. Enter your name and company name and click Next. 7. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box will be displayed: 8. Click Finish. A-61527 May 2006...
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Page 16: Making Connections
Making connections USB connections Verifying for a USB port The Kodak i55/i65 Scanners can accommodate either a USB or SCSI connection. Depending upon whether you are connecting USB or SCSI, go to the one of the following sections. After you install the Kodak Driver Software, check for the presence and version of a USB port. -
Page 17: Connecting The Usb Cable
Connecting the USB cable A-61527 May 2006 IMPORTANT: If you have not installed the Kodak Driver Software, do that now before proceeding. The following instructions explain the connection of the USB cable between your scanner and PC. You need to identify the USB port on your PC. -
Page 18: Scsi Connections
2. Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to your PC SCSI port. Kodak does not recommend several devices on a SCSI chain with our scanner. However, if there is more than one SCSI device on the chain, you may need to adjust the SCSI ID selector on the scanner. -
Page 19: Setting The Scsi Terminator
OFF switch is located on the scanner between the SCSI cable connectors. • If the scanner is the only or the last device in a SCSI chain, place the terminator switch in the ON position. • If the scanner is to be located between the computer and another SCSI device, place the terminator switch in the OFF position. -
Page 20: Set Up The Input And Output Trays
4. Plug the input power cord into the wall outlet. Detailed procedures and illustrations for installing and adjusting the input and output trays can be found in Chapter 3, Using the Scanner. Following is a brief outline of these procedures to get you started. -
Page 21: Installation
If the driver installation was unsuccessful, see the section entitled, “Scanner not working” in Chapter 6, Troubleshooting. The Kodak Scan Validation Tool is installed by default when installing the Kodak Driver Software. Refer the section entitled, “Verifying your scanner installation” in Chapter 3 for instructions and use. -
Page 22: Scanner Components
Output tray extension Indicator lights — these indicator lights indicate the conditions of the scanner. See the section entitled “Indicator lights” later in this section. Side guides — slide the guides in or out to accommodate the document size you want to scan. The balance wire must be lifted up before you can adjust the side guides. -
Page 23: Under The Flatbed
Under the flatbed cover ADF Inside view A-61527 May 2006 Reference mark — position the document you want to scan up against the reference mark to ensure the entire document will be scanned. Glass platen — place the document face-down on the glass platen for scanning. -
Page 24: Back View
Terminator switch — allows you to turn SCSI termination on or off if the scanner is at the middle or the end of a SCSI chain. SCSI ID selector — allows you to assign a specific SCSI device ID to the scanner. -
Page 25: Using The Scanner
Adjusting the input tray A-61527 May 2006 • Press the power switch on the back of the scanner to turn the scanner on (I) or off (O). When you turn on the scanner, it will go through a series of self-tests. - Page 26 To accommodate longer documents (longer than 36 cm / 14 in.): • Pull the input tray extension wire out to the desired length. The input tray has side guides that can be adjusted to accommodate the size of the documents you are scanning. To adjust the side guides: •...
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Page 27: Installing And Adjusting The Output Tray
If you have a large book you want to scan (i.e., telephone book), you can lift the flatbed cover to provide easy access to the flatbed. 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 constant. -
Page 28: Document Preparation
Document preparation • A batch of documents to be fed into the scanner must be arranged so the leading edges of all documents are aligned and centered in the input tray; this allows the feeder to introduce documents into the scanner one at a time. -
Page 29: Scanning Your Documents
A-61527 May 2006 Using the ADF Standard paper size documents should feed easily through the scanner. • Lift the balance wire and place the documents you want to scan face- down into the input tray of the scanner. Using the flatbed Use the flatbed to scan documents that cannot be scanned using the ADF. -
Page 30: Verifying Your Scanner Installation
Validation Tool. The Scan Validation Tool dialog box will be displayed. Select TWAIN (or ISIS) for the Driver Types and Kodak Scanner i55/i65 as the Driver. The Scan Validation Tool dialog box will be displayed. 2. Click the Scanner icon to access the Kodak Scanner Properties dialog box. - Page 31 4. Click OK. This resets the software to the factory-installed default settings. The factory default settings are set to capture bi-tonal images. For a Kodak i55 Scanner one side of the document will be scanned. For a Kodak i65 Scanner both sides of the document will be scanned.
- Page 32 The documents will be scanned and displayed in the Scan Validation Tool window. NOTE: If the scanner is in lamp saver mode, a message will be displayed that the lamps need sufficient time to warm up. After the images have been displayed, your scanner installation verification is completed.
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Page 33: Viewing Test Images
When testing has been completed, delete the test images. Some scanning applications are available on the CDs packed with your scanner. You may also use other capture applications. See the User’s Guide provided with these applications for instructions on how to use the... -
Page 34: Image Processing
Cameras — it is important to understand the concept of “cameras”, the component in the scanner that is used to scan your documents. The Kodak i55 Scanner is a simplex scanner. The camera has the ability to separate color and bi-tonal/binary data simultaneously. This means it scans one-sided documents;... -
Page 35: Making Camera Selections
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Page 36: Scan Validation Tool Dialog Box
Scan Validation Tool dialog box The Scan Validation Tool (SVT) is a diagnostic application that Kodak provides with most Kodak scanners. The SVT user interface allows access to all the features of the scanner and is a good way to verify that the scanner is working properly. -
Page 37: Starting The Scan Validation Tool
Imaging>Scan Validation Tool. Enter the filename or choose Browse to locate the ScanValidation.exe file. 2. Select TWAIN (or ISIS) for the Driver Type and the Kodak Scanner i55/i65 Scanner as the Driver. The Scan Validation Tool dialog box will be displayed. -
Page 38: Using The Twain Datasource
Scanner Properties dialog The TWAIN Datasource is a piece of software that communicates with your Kodak Scanner. It is provided with the i55 and i65 Scanners. Many scanning applications support the TWAIN standard and this datasource can be used to interface with these applications. -
Page 39: The Imaging Tab
• If you have a Kodak i55 Scanner, you can select either Front Color and/or Front Bi-tonal. This means you can scan the front side of a document depending on how the documents are placed in the feeder and create one or two images. -
Page 40: Scanning Bi-Tonal Images
Binarization is the process of converting a grayscale or color image to a bi-tonal image. There are several different methods of performing this conversion. Two of the options Kodak provides are iThresholding and Adaptive Threshold Processing. These options are applied to grayscale scanned images and output a bi-tonal electronic image. - Page 41 A-61527 May 2006 When Adaptive Thresholding is selected, Contrast values may range from 1 to 100. Fixed thresholding ATP disabled Fixed Processing used for black-and-white and other high contrast documents. A single level is set to determine the black-and-white transition.
- Page 42 • Majority Rule sets the central pixel value in a matrix according to the majority of white or black pixels in a matrix. No Noise Filter Used Image Filter used to enhance images containing dot matrix text and/ or images printed with shaded or colored backgrounds using halftone screens.
- Page 43 200 dpi. Available resolutions are 75, 100, 150, 200, 240, 300, 400 or 600. Polarity the host PC provides information to the scanner defining whether the image should be stored in standard or reverse polarity. The default polarity is Black on a White background. Reverse polarity is White on a Black background.
- Page 44 Color Table Not applicable for bi-tonal images. See the next section “Scanning color images”. Paper Source — provides the following options: • ADF: select this option when using the scanner in continuous feed mode. • Flatbed: select this option when using the flatbed for scanning documents that cannot be scanned when used the automatic document feeder, such as thick or bound documents (books).
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Page 45: Scanning Color Images
(i.e., scanners, printers, monitors, etc.). You can choose from the three Kodak default color tables: Pictures, Text and Text with Pictures, or if you have created your own custom color tables using the Brightness and Contrast Control, these tables will also be available. -
Page 46: Scanning Grayscale Images
(i.e., scanners, printers, monitors, etc.). The selection of a color table effects how the scanner reproduces the color of a scanned document. You can choose from the three Kodak default color tables: Pictures, Text and Text with Pictures, or if you have created your own custom color tables using the Brightness and Contrast Control, these tables will also be available. -
Page 47: The Paper Tab
• On an i55 Scanner one cropping option can be assigned per document. • On an i65 Scanner two cropping options can be set per document. - Page 48 The following options are only available when Fixed to Transport or Relative to Document is selected. - X-Offset the distance from the left end of the scanner to the left edge of the scanning area. - Y-Offset — the position from the top end of the document to the top end of the scanning area.
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Page 49: Additional Paper Selections
In addition to cropping values that can be applied using the Paper tab, the following options are available: Preset Front/Rear 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 box. -
Page 50: Compression Tab
Color, etc.) of an image that you can define individual image processing values. Compression the i55/i65 Scanners can be configured to output bi- tonal, grayscale, and color images in various supported formats and resolutions independent of each other and each side of the image. - Page 51 A-61527 May 2006 The following color/grayscale compression options are available: • JPEG — JPEG compression offers a JPEG quality of Draft, Good, Better, Best, Superior. - Draft: smallest file size with draft image quality - Good: larger file size with good image quality - Better: larger file size with better image quality - Best: larger file size with the best image quality - Superior: largest file size with superior image quality...
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Page 52: The Dropout Tab
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and ICR (Intelligent Character Recognition) technology — read pertinent data without interference from the lines and boxes of the form. The i55/i65 Scanners can dropout either red, green or blue. The Dropout tab allows you to select the desired dropout color and alter the filter threshold and background. -
Page 53: The Multifeed Tab
20th of Points or Pixels. A value of 0 indicates no length detection. Length detection is best used when scanning same-sized documents. Multifeed Stops Scanning if this option is not selected, the scanner will log the condition but continue to operate. You can choose the sound you would like the PC to make to alert you of a multifeed. -
Page 54: The Options Tab
Transport Timeout allows you to set a transport timeout value. This value is the amount of time the scanner will wait after the last document enters the transport before the transport timeout action is taken. You can specify a time delay setting from 1 to 30 seconds. -
Page 55: The Setup Tab
The Setup tab is only available when running the Scan Validation Tool, via the TWAIN Datasource. Package the scanner firmware runs your Kodak i55/i65 Scanners. The value displayed in the Current field is the version of firmware currently in use by your scanner. Periodically Kodak releases updated versions of firmware which are available through Kodak Service and Support. -
Page 56: The Info Tab
The Info tab The Info tab displays information that is pertinent to your scanner. A-61527 May 2006... -
Page 57: Using The Isis Driver
For the purpose of this manual, all displayed dialog boxes assume the features available on the Kodak i65 Scanner. If you have a Kodak i55 Scanner all options are limited to simplex scanning only. - Page 58 Binary. For detailed information about Camera selection, see the section entitled, “Making camera selections” earlier in Chapter 4. On the Kodak i65 Scanner there is a separate camera for each side of the document being scanned. The Kodak Scanner drivers allow you to control the camera settings independently.
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Page 59: Image Processing Settings
Duplex indicates that both sides of the document will be scanned. Also select one of the following options: • ADF: select this option when using the scanner in continuous feed mode. • Flatbed: select this option when using the flatbed for scanning documents that cannot be scanned when used the automatic document feeder, such as thick or bound documents (books). - Page 60 Cropping allows you to capture a portion of the document being scanned. All cropping options can be used with color/grayscale and binary images. Front and Rear cropping are independent, however, for simultaneous output scanning, color/grayscale and binary cropping must be the same per side. Only one cropping option can be assigned per image.
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Page 61: Page Size And Layout
Image Edge Fill option or scanning in Fixed cropping mode and more carefully aligning the document on the flatbed. The default paper size is set when a scanner is first selected. You can choose a different paper size using the drop-down list box. - Page 62 Available binarization options are: • iThresholding: selecting iThresholding allows the scanner to dynamically evaluate each document to determine the optimal threshold value to produce the highest quality image. This allows scanning of mixed document sets with varying quality (i.e., faint text,...
- Page 63 A-61527 May 2006 Dithering a method used to simulate gray levels. When selected, the Dithering options are available. • 64-Level Bayer Dither, 64-Level 45 Degree Clustered Dot Screen and 64-Level Dispersed Dot Screen: these represent alternative screening options to emulate gray. Contrast % ...
- Page 64 Adjust the Threshold setting by dragging the Threshold sliding bar to the left or right to achieve the desired Threshold setting. Scan the document to check the threshold. 200 dpi; 80 Threshold; 20 Contrast 200 dpi; 80 Threshold; 100 Contrast Lighten, Normal and Darken are used as quick sets to adjust the threshold.
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Page 65: More Scanner Settings Dialog Box
More Scanner Settings dialog box A-61527 May 2006 Additional image processing values unique to the i55/i65 Scanners are available when you choose the More button on the Scanner Settings dialog box. Camera settings area The selections in the Camera area list the available sides (front and back) of an image where you can define individual image processing values. -
Page 66: Image Control Options
When selected, the scanner will convert the color image data to grayscale before making it available to the host. Scan Source the host PC provides information to the scanner defining whether to scan one or both sides of the document. Simplex indicates that only one side (front side) of the document will be scanned. - Page 67 This filter effectively eliminates noise caused by the halftone screen. This option is only applied to binary images. Polarity the host PC provides information to the scanner defining whether the image should be stored in standard or reverse polarity. The default polarity is Black on a White background.
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Page 68: Color Dropout Options
Electronic color dropout is available only for binary and grayscale images. Dropout Color the i55/i65 Scanners can drop out red, green or blue. None is the default. Background Value this value will be substituted in the grayscale (pre-thresholded) image for the color being removed. -
Page 69: Scanner Control Dialog Box
.50-inch (1.27 cm) greater than the length of the currently selected page size. Stop scanner on Multi-Feed — when enabled, the scanner will stop when a multi-feed is encountered. Sound Alarm on Multi-Feed — when enabled, the scanner will alert you with the sound you selected when a multi-feed is encountered. -
Page 70: Energy Saving Features Of The Scanner
Transport timeout Blank image detection Defining the Scan area Energy Star allows you to set the amount of time the scanner will remain inactive before the scanner goes into an idle state (sleep mode). Choices are: 0 to 60 minutes. -
Page 71: Scan Area Dialog Box
Area: X the distance from the left end of the scanner to the left-edge of the scanning area. Y — the position from the top end of the document to the top end of the scanning area. -
Page 72: Maintenance
Your scanner needs to be cleaned periodically. If documents do not feed easily, if several documents feed at the same time or if streaks appear on your images, it is time to clean your scanner. The section entitled, “Supplies and consumables” at the end of this chapter provides a listing of the supplies required to clean your scanner. -
Page 73: Cleaning The Feed Module
Cleaning the feed module A-61527 May 2006 1. Remove the feed module by squeezing the plastic clamps that hold the feed module in place and lift it out of position. 2. Wipe the feed module from top to bottom with a roller cleaning pad. 3. -
Page 74: Cleaning The Imaging Area
Cleaning the imaging area Cleaning the platen glass 1. Remove dust and debris from this area by using a Staticide wipe or a small brush. Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning. Use caution when cleaning the upper and lower white background strips. -
Page 75: Replacement Procedures
Replacement procedures Replacing the feed module A-61527 May 2006 This section provides procedures for replacing the following parts. • Feed module life varies depending upon paper types (chemically treated papers), environment and cleanliness. • Paper Feed roller life varies depending upon paper types (chemically treated papers), environment and cleanliness. -
Page 76: Replacing The Paper Feed Roller
Replacing the paper feed roller 1. Open the ADF cover. 2. Lift the tabs and remove the paper feed roller cover. 3. Remove the paper feed roller. A-61527 May 2006... - Page 77 4. Insert the new paper feed roller by aligning the tabs into the slots and pressing the roller into place. Slot 5. Reinsert the paper feed roller cover and snap it into place. 6. Close the ADF cover. A-61527 May 2006...
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Page 78: Replacing The Input Tray
If the input tray needs to be reinstalled or replaced, use the following procedure: 1. Remove the flatbed cover from the scanner by lifting the flatbed cover straight up. 2. Raise the input tray as shown and gently lift the input tray out of the slots. -
Page 79: Replacing The Flatbed Cover
If the flatbed cover needs to be reinstalled or replaced, use the following procedure. 1. Remove the flatbed cover from the scanner by lifting the flatbed cover straight up. 2. Install the new flatbed cover by aligning the pins into the holes on the scanner base and setting the flatbed cover into place. - Page 80 2. Access the Setup tab and click the Lock Camera button. The following messages will be displayed: 3. Click OK on both messages. 4. Lock the scanner by moving the shipping switch (located at the bottom of the scanner) back to the locked position. A-61527 May 2006...
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Page 81: Supplies And Consumables
Supplies and consumables A-61527 May 2006 Contact your scanner supplier to order supplies and parts. Description Kodak Feed Module Kodak Digital Science Roller Cleaning Pads Staticide Wipes for Kodak Scanners Kodak i55/i65 Feed Roller Kit CAT No. 162 3362 853 5981... -
Page 82: Troubleshooting
2. Remove any jammed documents from inside the scanner. 3. Close the cover. If your scanner needs service, go to the website at: www.kodak.com/go/docimaging There you can find out how best to obtain service for your scanner for your region. A-61527 May 2006... -
Page 83: Problem Solving
A-61527 May 2006 Use the chart below as a guide to check possible solutions to problems you may encounter when using the Kodak i55/i65 Scanner. Possible Solution Make sure that: • the power cord is plugged securely into the back of scanner and the wall outlet. - Page 84 Possible Solution If your images have clipped corners, the skew angle was too large for the scanner to handle. • Be sure documents are placed in the input tray with the edges aligned and the side guides positioned correctly to accommodate the size documents you are feeding to avoid large skew angles.
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Page 85: Scanner Not Working
Scanner not working A-61527 May 2006 If your scanner is not working, you may need to reinstall the drivers. To verify this: 1. Click the My Computer icon and click the right mouse button. 2. Select Properties. 3. Click on the Hardware tab and select Device Manager. - Page 86 4. From the Device Manager screen, select Imaging devices. If the Kodak i55/i65 Scanner appears with a ? before the name, you need to reinstall the driver software. 5. Double-click on the Kodak Scanner i65 (or i55). The Scanner Properties dialog box will be displayed. Select the Driver tab.
- Page 87 7. Click Next. 8. Click Next. 9. Insert the Kodak Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the KDS folder. Locate and select the kdssti.in file. 10. Click Open and proceed with the prompts to install the driver. A-61527 May 2006...
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Page 88: Testing For Usb Connection
Testing for a USB connection When the Kodak device drivers for the Kodak i55 and i65 Scanners are installed, a copy of the USB test software will also be installed. It will be located in this folder by default along with the Kodak Scan Validation Tool software: C:\program files\Kodak\Document Imaging\usbtst.exe... -
Page 89: Usb Connection Issues
Your operating system only supports USB 1.1 There are some host PC operating systems that do not support USB 2.0, but support USB 1.1 (e.g., Windows 98SE). The Kodak i55 and i65 Scanners are rated and designed to operate with USB 2.0, but will function in a USB 1.1 port, however, the scanner will only perform at a... - Page 90 You do not need to install any additional USB card(s) The host PC operating system only supports USB 1.1 and does not support USB 2.0, but it found a USB port. The Kodak i55 and i65 Scanners are rated and designed to operate with USB 2.0, but will function in a USB 1.1 port, however, the scanner will only perform at a...
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Page 91: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications Scanner Type/Speed • i55 Scanner: simplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder, 32 pages per minute (portrait), 200 dpi, bi-tonal • i65 Scanner: duplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder, 32 pages per minute (portrait), 200 dpi, bi-tonal... -
Page 92: Appendix B Warranty
SERVICES OR CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH DAMAGES. This limitation of liability will not apply to claims for injury to persons or damage to property caused by the sole negligence or fault of KODAK or by persons under its direction or control. - Page 93 A-61527 5/2005 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2005 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Document Imaging Rochester, New York 14650 www.kodak.com/go/docimaging Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.