FreeFlow Scanner 665E Getting Started For the DocuColor 8000/7000 Digital Press 701P44150 Version 1.0, September 2005...
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F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d Overview We know you’re anxious to start using on your FreeFlow Scanner 665E for the DocuColor 8000/7000 Digital Press! This booklet will help you become familiar with your FreeFlow Scanner 665E before your trainer arrives.
Your Xerox Service Representative also installed FreeFlow Scanner 665E software on the PC. A test job was sent from the scanner to the Digital Press to ensure all connections were working correctly. We recommend that you print all the Scanner Customer Documentation and keep it close to the press in the 3-ring binder.
The online Help is discussed in more detail on page 1-11. The Xerox FreeFlow Scanner 665E is a Xerox color-enabled scanner that interfaces with FreeFlow software. The scanner is an optional accessory that is used in conjunction with the DocuColor 8000/7000 Digital Press.
1- 4 The Key Operator or User is the person or persons who are the everyday user of the FreeFlow Scanner 665E. This person(s) performs any daily, basic operations associated with scanning and/or printing the scanned documents. The Key Operator/User also may perform any necessary jam clearance activities.
F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d The Xerox FreeFlow Scanner 665E is a high quality, high volume scanner. Teamed with scanning software and a personal computer, the scanner is a powerful tool for capturing and manipulating graphics and text.
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SCSI stands for Small Computer System Interface. SCSI is the protocol that lets your PC communicate with the Xerox Scanner. The SCSI connection is located on the middle of the rear panel.
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SCSI cable Power cord: Plug the power cord into the scanner at the left rear panel. Power cord F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d...
The job ticket options available for your document are listed in the Job Setup dialog box. This application is available on the scanner and also can be installed and executed from client workstations on which have the required PC platform software loaded.
Power on the workstation. If required, log into the network. NOTE: All FreeFlow software applications are found by selecting from the Windows task bar the following: Start: Programs: Xerox FreeFlow Software. Follow these steps when powering off the system. From the Windows tasteable select Start: Shut Down; the Shut Down Windows dialog box appears.
1. O ve r v i e w RDO files For DocuSP users: 1- 1 0 RDO is the three-letter extension for the Raster Document Object file type. As stated earlier, the RDO file type is used primarily with FreeFlow, but you can use RDOs with other FreeFlow applications, or convert them to PostScript or PDF files.
F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d The FreeFlow Scanner 665E online Help system is an excellent source of information about the features available and how to use them.
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1. O ve r v i e w 1- 1 2 Select the Index tab to display an alphabetical list of Help topics. As you enter text into the Type in the keyword to find text box, topics associated with the words you type display.
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F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d Double-click on the Enhance Image settings topic in the Select Topics to display list box. The topic displays in the text window on the right.
If desired, make additional selections from Advanced Scanning. The Advanced Scanning application is discussed in the online Help and in the FreeFlow Scanner 665E Operator Manual. NOTE: If scanning a 2-sided document, be sure to select the 2-sided option from Scan and Print/Advanced Scanning.
Scanning a bound document F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d To scan a bound document: Raise the document feeder. Place the bound document on the Document Glass, registering it on the front center edge, as indicated by the icon on the document glass frame.
1. O ve r v i e w Using the ADF 1- 1 6 The ADF enables you to scan 1-sided and 2-sided documents quickly, and returns them in a stack in the same order you placed them in the input tray. Use the ADF for rapid scanning of up to 100 pages.
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F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d From Advanced Scanning, click the SEF/LEF toggle to specify how the document is loaded in the input tray. Make the desired selections from the Advanced Scanning and Scan and Print applications.
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1. O ve r v i e w 1- 1 8 F r ee F l o w Sc a n ne r 6 6 5E G et ti n g Sta r te d...
F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d Production Printer Settings Before you can print your scanned documents you must set up your printer or printers. This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and adding a printer. Select Start: Programs: Xerox FreeFlow Software: Printer Production Settings.
Create a job ticket Job Ticket information is discussed in detail in the FreeFlow Scanner 665E Operator Manual. F r ee F l o w Sc a n ne r 6 6 5E G et ti n g Sta r te d...
Adding a printer F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d KEY POINT: This book uses illustrations showing a DocuColor 8000 Digital Press connected to a Fiery EXP8000 color server.
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2. P r o d uc t i on P r i n te r S e tt i ng s 2- 4 From the Printer model: drop-down list, select DocuColor 8000: or your site specific printer. From the Print controller/server type: drop-down list, select your site specific print controller/server type.
KEY POINT: For detailed and specific information about each of the Scan and Print features, refer to the FreeFlow 665E Operator Manual and the online Help. KEY POINT: This book uses illustrations showing a DocuColor 8000 Digital Press connected to a Fiery EXP8000 color server.
NOTE: By clicking on the More Options... button, a Job Setup dialog box opens with additional options. This button is discussed in more detail in the FreeFlow Scanner 665E Operator Manual and in the online Help. NOTE: To disable all additional options without having to change each one individually, clear the Apply More Options check box.
You can use Scan and Print to build large copying jobs with the Scan to Job button. Large jobs are defined as those with page counts that exceed the capacity of the scanner’s multisheet feeder. Follow these steps when scanning large jobs.
PDF by using the Scan and Print application. Follow these steps when scanning and saving documents. With the Scan and Print application open, place the hardcopy document on the scanner glass or into the multisheet feeder. From the Options section, select Save.
Follow these steps when scanning, printing, and saving documents. With the Scan and Print application open, place the hardcopy document on the scanner glass or into the multisheet feeder. From the Options section, select Print and Save. Select your job options; refer to Steps 3-8 of the “Scan and print an original”...
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3. S c a n a nd P r i n t 3- 6 F r ee F l o w Sc a n ne r 6 6 5E G et ti n g Sta r te d...
8000 Digital Press connected to a Fiery EXP8000 color server. Your system may vary depending on the digital press and color server for your work environment. Use the following procedure to print a single file. Select Start: Programs: Xerox FreeFlow Software: Quick Print.
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4. Q ui c k P r i n t 4- 2 The Quick Print dialog box opens: Select the file type you wish to print in the Show file type pull-down menu. Browse to the directory where the document is stored and select the file name of the document from the directory tree list.
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F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d NOTE: The Job Setup button is disabled if an Adobe PDF file or an RDO with PDF pages that has been secured against printing.
4. Q ui c k P r i n t Printing a job with multiple files 4- 4 Select the file type you wish to print in the Show file type pull-down menu. Select the List multiple files to print checkbox. The Quick Print window expands to reveal the job list at the bottom of the screen.
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F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d Select the appropriate radio button: • Print as one job: Jobs are printed as one job. The default job ticket is applied, but can be modified by clicking the Job Setup button.
4. Q ui c k P r i n t Printing all the files in a selected directory 4- 6 To print all the files in a selected directory: Select the file type you wish to print in the Show file type pull- down menu.
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F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d Click the Remove button to remove a selected job from the print list, or the Remove All button to clear the list. Select a printer from the Printers pull-down menu.
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4. Q ui c k P r i n t 4- 8 Select the appropriate radio button: a. Print as one job: Jobs are printed as one job. The default job ticket is applied, but can be modified by clicking the Job Setup button. b.
What is File Manager? File Manager capabilities F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d File Manager This chapter discusses the File Manager application and provides instructions on how to copy, move, and delete objects or files.
5. F il e M a na g er What is displayed in the File Manager window? 5- 2 The File Manager window displays a directory tree and a directory contents list; a directory tree only; or a directory contents list only. •...
Using File Manager Help F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d The online Help provides in depth, step-by-step instructions for using the various FIle Manager features and functions, including: •...
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5. F il e M a na g er 5- 4 To access and use the online Help for File Manager, perform the following steps: From Windows Start: Programs, select Xerox FreeFlow Software: File Manager. The File Manage application opens: From the Help drop-down list, select Help Topics.
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F r e eF lo w S c a nn er 6 65 E G e t ti n g Star te d The Help dialog is displayed. Select the desired Help topic. When finished, close the Help dialog box by selecting (Close) in the title bar.
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5. F il e M a na g er 5- 6 F r ee F l o w Sc a n ne r 6 6 5E G et ti n g Sta r te d...
Security Certification If your site requires a high security communication and you are connected to a DocuSP color server, you will need to implement the client-side secured FTP and/or Secure IPP security certificate in order to communicate with the DocuSP 4.x/5.x color server. This is discussed in detail in the System Adminstration Guide, Chapter 6, “Installing a security certificate”...
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6. S e c u r it y C er ti fi c a ti o n 6- 2 Do c u Co l or 8 00 0 /7 00 0 G e t ti n g Sta r te d...
Maintenance This chapter provides maintenance information and instructions for the various scanner components. Do c u Co lo r 80 0 0/ 70 0 0 G e tt in g Sta r t ed...
Constant Velocity Transport (CVT) 7- 2 The scanner requires minimal maintenance by the operator. However, it is essential that you perform these tasks when indicated to ensure reliable operation and maximum product life. To avoid any maintenance delays, ensure that you have the necessary spare parts and cleaning supplies on hand.
Internet: Do c u Co lo r 80 0 0/ 70 0 0 G e tt in g Sta r t ed Before contacting Xerox for a service problem, perform the following steps: Also refer to the Online Help for additional information and step- by-step instructions.
7- 4 Part name ADF Feed Roller Assembly Air Filter Kit Xerox Platen Glass Cleaner Do c u Co l or 8 00 0 /7 00 0 G e t ti n g Sta r te d Part number 600K89591...
Image quality problems Do c u Co lo r 80 0 0/ 70 0 0 G e tt in g Sta r t ed Troubleshooting This chapter directs you to basic troubleshooting information. This troubleshooting information is found in the online Help (Advanced Scanning/Help menu/Troubleshooting).
Clearing paper jams and misfeeds 8- 2 The online Help provides specific step-by-step procedures for clearing paper jams and misfeeds from the scanner. You can access this information by opening the Advanced Scanning feature (click on the Advanced Scanning button from the Scan and Print dialog box).
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