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KIP 600A Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Wide Format Mono/Color Document Scanner KIP 600A SERVICE MANUAL Version A.1 K118sm0e1...
  • Page 2 Technical Bulletins or Engineering Change Orders. Read this service manual and these TBs / ECOs to understand the KIP 600A adequately, and you will be able to maintain the product quality for a long period of time.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction page 1. 1 Features 1- 2 1. 2 Specifications 1- 3 1. 3 Appearance 1- 4 1. 3. 1 Front 1- 4 1. 3. 2 Rear 1- 5 1. 3. 3 Operation Panel 1- 6 1. 4 Specifications for Originals 1- 7 K118sm1e1...

  • Page 4: Features

    11 – 36” / 257 - 914mm in width 8.5” (210mm) – 25,000mm in length. High Speed Scanning KIP 600A provides quick scan operation (65mm/s in monochrome / grayscale, 22mm/s in color on 600 dpi). High Resolution Scanner Head KIP 600A’s 600dpi CIS enables clear and high quality color / monochrome images.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    USB 2.0 (Maximum: 5VDC) Input power Voltage: 100-240VAC Current: 1A (at 100V) Frequency: 50/60Hz NOTE The KIP 600A accepts the inlet voltages of 100 to 240VAC without additional voltage transformation. Power consumption 60W maximum Environmental conditions 10-32 degrees centigrade, 20-85%RH (Non condensing)

  • Page 6: Appearance

    1. 3 Appearance 1. 3. 1 Front Part Name Function Top Cover Scan originals. Opened when cleaning or misfeed. Original Tray Receives an ejected original. Original Table Used to put an original. Original Guide Guides an original to the scanner straight. Lever Locks Top Cover.

  • Page 7: Rear

    1. 3. 2 Rear Part Name Function USB Terminal Connects to the printer through a USB cable. (Maximum: 5VDC) Main Power Switch Turns on / off KIP 600A. (Main Power Switch) AC Inlet Connects the power cord. K118sm1e1...

  • Page 8: Operation Panel

    Not lighting: ready to start scanning the placed original ERROR LED Lighting: some significant errors may occur Blinking: • an original is left on the KIP 600A’s startup • the STOP key is pressed during scan • an original is misfed EJECT Key Ejects the original.

  • Page 9: Specifications For Originals

    1. 4 Specifications for Originals Scan originals must satisfy the following specifications. (Both the image quality and original feeding are guaranteed.) Thickness 0.05-0.65mm Width 11-36” / 257-914mm Length 8.5”(210mm)-25,000mm Reference A thicker original than 0.65mm (Max. 1.6mm) is available to scan. However we will not guaranteed the image quality or original feeding for such originals.
  • Page 10 Connecting Power Cord 2- 5 2. 5 Connecting USB Cable 2- 7 2. 6 Installing Accessories 2- 8 2. 7 Turning on KIP 600A 2-11 2. 8 Initializing KIP 600A 2-12 2. 8. 1 Installation 2-12 2.8.1.1 Installing USB Driver 2-12 2.8.1.2...

  • Page 11: Installation Requirements

    Frequency 50 / 60Hz. KIP 600A can be supplied with any voltage within 100V to 240VAC. If the voltage is within this range, please connect to the outlet simply. (No setting has to be changed.) 2. Make sure to connect the power plug to the outlet that is provided with the Ground Terminal.

  • Page 12: Unpacking

    • If the KIP 600A becomes very cold by having been kept in a cold warehouse for a long time, carry it to the room you will install and then leave it in that room for 6 hours or longer before removing its packages.

  • Page 13: Checking Accessories

    2. 3 Checking Accessories The following parts are the accessories for KIP 600A. Check the all contents. Part Name Number of article USB Cable Original Tray Eject Guide Shading Sheet (Used for White Balance Calibration/ Color Calibration) User’s Manual (CD) User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Connecting Power Cord

    • Be sure to ground the machine. • Use a dedicated outlet for KIP 600A. Many loads on a single outlet may cause overheating and result in a fire. • The outlet must satisfy the following conditions; 100V to 240VAC, 50/60Hz, 1A or higher 1.
  • Page 15 3. Plug the power cord to a dedicated outlet. K118sm2e1...

  • Page 16: Connecting Usb Cable

    2. 5 Connecting USB Cable KIP 600A should be connected with a supported KIP printer through a USB cable for any operation. Use the accessory USB cable for this. NOTE You can purchase another USB Cable separately. Make sure that the cable satisfies the following specifications.

  • Page 17: Installing Accessories

    2. 6 Installing Accessories CAUTION 1. Open/Close Top Cover holding the both sides of Top Cover. 2. Be careful not to catch a finger in Top Cover. 1. Attach Original Trays (1) to the notches on the rear. 2. Pull up Levers (2) to open Top Cover (3). K118sm2e1...
  • Page 18 3. Remove protecting films on the upper and bottom Guide Plate. 4. Attach Eject Guides (4) to Top Cover. NOTE Insert Eject Guide tabs to the notches on the front of Top Cover. Slide Eject Guide (4) until it stops. notch K118sm2e1...
  • Page 19 5. Gently press down Top Cover (3) and firmly close it. CAUTION Be careful not to catch a finger in Top Cover. K118sm2e1 2-10...

  • Page 20: Turning On Kip 600A

    3. Power Button (2), READY LED (3), and ERROR LED (4) light for about 10 seconds. READY ERROR EJECT STOP 4. READY LED (3) and ERROR LED (4) are turned off, and READY LED (3) lights again at once. KIP 600A is ready when READY LED is on. READY READY ERROR ERROR EJECT...

  • Page 21: Initializing Kip 600A

    2. 8. 1. 1 Installing USB Driver 1. Disconnect the USB Cable on a KIP printer and connect it to your PC. 2. Turn on both your PC and the KIP 600A. [Found New Hardware Wizard] starts automatically. Click [Next].
  • Page 22 4. Choose “Search for a suitable driver for my device [recommended]”. Click [Next]. 5. Click [Continue Anyway] when the following message is indicated. 6. Click [Finish] to close [Found New Hardware Wizard]. K118sm2e2 2-13...
  • Page 23 7. Open Device Manager, and confirm that [K116] is operating properly. K118sm2e2 2-14...

  • Page 24: 2. 8. 1. 2 Installing Kip Scanner Utility

    (1) Below are the system requirements to operate KIP Scanner Utility. • Windows 2000 / XP • USB 2.0 (2) Scanner Calibration should be performed with “KIP Scanner Utility 1.12 (or later)”. 1. Set Technical CD-ROM to your optical disk drive Locate KIP Scanner Utility setup file and run SETUP.EXE.
  • Page 25 4. The name of the program folder can be changed. Click [Next]. 5. The following message is indicated when all files have been copied. Click [Finish]. K118sm2e2 2-16...
  • Page 26 6. Open the properties panel for the “Scanner Utility” shortcut on “Start” _”Program” _ “Scanner Utility” _ “Scanner Utility” 7. Add the following text to the end of the target path. “(one byte space)/Maintenance” K118sm2e2 2-17...

  • Page 27: Shading (White Balance Calibration/Color Calibration)

    NOTE Shading should be performed with “KIP Scanner Utility 1.12 (or later)”. 1. Connect KIP 600A and the PC directly with a USB 2.0 cable. 2. Start KIP Scanner Utility by; “Start” _”Program” _ “Scanner Utility” _ “Scanner Utility” (KIP Utility initial screen)
  • Page 28 3. Select [Calibration] under [Adjust]. 4. At first it is required to calibrate all pixels. Select [All] and then click [Execute]. You will be asked to set the original. K118sm2e2 2-19...
  • Page 29 5. Set Shading Sheet in KIP 600A accessory to the scanner noting the arrow direction. 6. Click [OK] after setting Shading Sheet, and the scanner reads Shading Sheet. NOTE (1) It takes about 10 minutes to complete Shading adjustment. (2) It will be performed “White Balance Calibration” and “Color Calibration” at the same time with Shading Sheet.
  • Page 30 8. The scan image of Shading Sheet is displayed. Scan image of Shading Sheet 9. Scrolling the image horizontally, check whether the density is even or not. If the density is even at every place, finish Shading clicking [Close]. There may be some place of which density is different from others as the following image. As this pixel is “defective”, it is necessary to calibrate it individually in the next step.
  • Page 31 NOTE Sometimes the density may be different between left and right as the following image. This is not a problem but it is just the border of image blocks. 10. If you will calibrate an individual pixel, select [Specified part]. K118sm2e2 2-22...
  • Page 32 11. Move the pointer onto the scan image, and you will find a kind of red cursor. red cross cursor defective pixel 12. Move the red cursor so that its vertical line matches the defective pixel and then click the left button of mouse.
  • Page 33 13. Click [Execute], and the selected “defective pixel” is compensated individually. 14. Click [Confirm] to check the result again. You will be asked to set Shading Sheet again. Set Shading Sheet to the scanner and click [OK]. Check the result of Shading again. 15.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 Scan Process page 3. 1 Data flow in scan and copy 3- 2 3. 2 Positioning process of Image Block 3- 3 K118sm3e1...
  • Page 35 2. The CIS Controller Boards convert the analog data into digital data and then sends to the Data Controller PCB. 3. The Data Controller PCB takes a proper image process according to the UI setting on a KIP printer. It then outputs the image data to the IPS through the USB 2.0.
  • Page 36 Positioning process of Image Block The KIP 600A reads the image of the original with 5 – CIS units (Contact Image Sensor). Since the CIS units are arranged in 2 rows, a vertical gap of the image occurs among the image blocks.
  • Page 37 The Data Controller PCB removes the vertical gap among the Image Block according to the positioning setting (Y offset) specified with the KIP Scanner Utility. The image data before the positioning process The image data after the positioning process (Y offset)
  • Page 38 The Data Controller PCB also removes the duplication of image pixels among the Image Blocks according to the positioning setting (X overlap) specified with the KIP Scanner Utility. The image data after the positioning process (Y offset) The image data after the positioning process (X overlap)
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 Electrical page 4. 1 4- 2 4. 2 Sensor 4- 3 4. 3 4- 4 4. 4 Motor 4- 5 4. 5 Switch, Inlet 4- 6 K118sm4e1...

  • Page 40: Pcb

    Makes image processes to the digital data sent from SVC (Data Controller PCB) CIS BD (CIS Controller), and then sends the processed image data to KIP Printer. SVC CIS BD Converts the analog data read by the CIS to the digital data...

  • Page 41: Sensor

    4. 2 Sensor Item Name Type Function Sensor TLP1201A Detects whether Top Cover is opened. Sensor PS117ED1 Detects the insertion of original. Sensor PS117ED1 Detects original widths A4 (Landscape), A3, 11” and 12”. Sensor PS117ED1 Detects original widths A2, 17” and 18”. Sensor PS117ED1 Detects original widths A1, 22”...

  • Page 42: Cis

    4. 3 Item Name Type Function CIS Sensor CIPS218CF601 Reads the image of original, and then sends the analog data to SVC CIS BD (CIS Controller). K118sm4e1...

  • Page 43: Motor

    4. 4 Motor Item Name Type Function Motor Assy Transports the original. K118sm4e1...

  • Page 44: Switch, Inlet

    4. 5 Switch, Inlet Item Name Type Function USB Terminal Communicates with the KIP printer through USB cable. AC Inlet FN9222R-3-06 Inputs AC power. Power Switch AJ7201BF Turns on/off KIP 600A. K118sm4e1...
  • Page 45 Chapter 5 Mechanical page 5. 1 Outer Cover 5- 2 5. 1. 1 Removing Top Cover 5- 2 5. 1. 2 Removing Shield Cover 5- 4 5. 1. 3 Removing Original Guide 5- 5 5. 1. 4 Removing Side Cover L 5- 6 5.

  • Page 46: Outer Cover

    5. 1 Outer Cover 5. 1. 1 Removing Top Cover 1. Remove Original Trays (1). 2. Loosen 4 screws (M4x8) (2) on the front. 3. Remove 4 screws (M4x8) (3) on the rear. K118sm5e1...
  • Page 47 4. Remove Top Cover (4). K118sm5e1...

  • Page 48: Removing Shield Cover

    5. 1. 2 Removing Shield Cover 1. Remove Top Cover. (See [5.1.1 Removing Top Cover].) 2. Remove 3 screws (M3x6) (1). 2. Remove 4 screws (M4x8) (2) to remove Plate Guide Unit (3). 3. Remove Shield Cover (4). K118sm5e1...

  • Page 49: Removing Original Guide

    5. 1. 3 Removing Original Guide 1. Pull Levers (1) upward to lift up Top Cover. 2. Remove 6 screws (M4x8) (2). 3. Lift up Original Guide (3) to remove it. K118sm5e1...

  • Page 50: Removing Side Cover L

    5. 1. 4 Removing Side Cover L 1. Remove Top Cover and Original Guide. (See [5.1.1 Removing Top Cover] and [5.1.3 Removing Original Guide].) 1. Remove 2 screws (M4x8) (1) to remove Side Cover L (2). NOTE Note for attaching Side Cover L. K118sm5e1...

  • Page 51: Removing Operation Panel

    5. 1. 5 Removing Operation Panel 1. Remove Top Cover and Original Guide. (See [5.1.1 Removing Top Cover] and [5.1.3 Removing Original Guide].) 2. Remove 2 screws (M4x8) (1) to remove Operation Panel (2). 3. Remove a screw (M3x6) (3) and disconnect the harness (4) to remove Operation Panel (2).

  • Page 52: Base Unit

    5. 2 Base Unit 5. 2. 1 Replacing Belt 1. Remove Top Cover, Original Guide and Side Cover L. (See [5.1.1 Removing Top Cover], [5.1.3 Removing Original Guide] and [5.1.4 Removing Side Cover L].) 2. Remove Spring (2) and loose 1 screw (3) to remove Belt (4).
  • Page 53 NOTE Belt (4) requires its tensioning when reassembling. 1. Be sure to close Upper Unit prior to tensioning. Not doing so may prevent a proper tensioning. Press down Upper Unit on both sides to close it. Pressing only on the left side may result in twisting the frame.

  • Page 54: Replacing Motor Assy

    (See [5.1.1 Removing Top Cover], [5.1.3 Removing Original Guide] and [5.1.4 Removing Side Cover L].) 2. Remove 4 screws (M3x6) (1) to remove Sheet Guide 600A (2). 3. Disconnect the harness from Motor Assy (3). 4. Remove Spring (4) and loose 1 screw (5) to remove Belt (6).
  • Page 55 NOTE Belt (6) requires its tensioning when reassembling. 1. Be sure to close Upper Unit prior to tensioning. Not doing so may prevent a proper tensioning. Press down Upper Unit on both sides to close it. Pressing only on the left side may result in twisting the frame.
  • Page 56 5. Remove 2 screws (10) to remove Motor Assy (3). Replace Motor Assy (3) with the new one. K118sm5e2 5-12...

  • Page 57: Replacing Feed Roller (Front/Rear)

    (See [5.1.1 Removing Top Cover], [5.1.3 Removing Original Guide] [5.1.4 Removing Side Cover L] and [5.1.5 Removing Operation Panel Assembly].) 2. Remove 4 screws (M3x6) (1) to remove Sheet Guide 600A (2). 3. Remove Spring (3) and loose 1 screw (4) to remove Belt (5).
  • Page 58 NOTE Belt (5) requires its tensioning when reassembling. 1. Be sure to close the Upper Unit prior to tensioning. Not doing so may prevent proper tensioning. Press down Upper Unit on both sides to close it. Pressing only on the left side may result in twisting the frame.
  • Page 59 4. Remove 1 screw (9) to remove Stopper Bracket (10) and Blind Plate (11). Then, fully open Upper Unit. NOTE Note for attaching Stopper Bracket (10). See next page. K118sm5e3 5-15...
  • Page 60 NOTE Note for attaching Stopper Bracket (10). Tighten the screw (9) while pushing Stopper Bracket (10) to the arrow direction. After installation, check the followings. (A) The side rim of the fold part must touch to the side frame plate of the scanner. (B) The front face of the fold part must touch to the rear of Blind Plate.
  • Page 61 5. Gently remove 5 pieces of “P. Guard Doc” (12) from Sheet Guide J (13). 6. Remove 7 screws (14) to remove Sheet Guide (P1 SHT Guide L2) (15). NOTE Note for attaching Sheet Guide (15). See next page. K118sm5e3 5-17...
  • Page 62 NOTE Note for attaching Sheet Guide (15). 1. Attach the front “P Guard Doc” (12) without any gap or any skew. 2. Attach the rear “P Guard Doc” (16) without any gap. K118sm5e3 5-18...
  • Page 63 7. On the left side, remove Retaining Ring-E (17), Set Screw (18) to remove Pulley (19 & 20), Spacer (21), Bearing (22) from each roller shaft. K118sm5e3 5-19...
  • Page 64 8. On the right side, remove Retaining Ring-E (23) to remove Washer (24), Bearing (25) from each roller shaft. K118sm5e3 5-20...
  • Page 65 9. While pressing the Roller Holder Assy (26) down, slide Feed Roller (27: Front / 28: Rear) to the motor side and remove it. Replace Feed Roller (Front) (27) and Feed Roller (Rear) (28) with the new ones. K118sm5e3 5-21...
  • Page 66 NOTE 1. The longer thin end of Feed Roller (27: Front / 28: Rear) should be placed at the left. Left Right 2. Install Feed Roller (27 and 28) in place correctly. 28: 2 bands They have different rubber belt pattern. 27: 4 bands 3.
  • Page 67 5. 3 Upper Unit 5. 3. 1 Replacing Pinch Roller Assy 1. Remove Top Cover and Shield Cover. (See [5.1.1 Removing Top Cover] and [5.1.2 Removing Shield Cover].) 2. Remove Retaining Ring-E (1) from Pinch Roller shaft. K118sm5e4 5-23...
  • Page 68 NOTE For Pinch Rollers located under the Main PCB, follow the instruction below. The location of the relevant Pinch Rollers are shown as follows. 1. Remove all the connectors (2) from Main PCB (3). 2. Remove 6 screws (4) to remove Main PCB (3). K118sm5e4 5-24...
  • Page 69 3. Pull up the Levers (5) and open Upper Unit slightly. Put your hand in between Upper and Lower Unit and hold the Pinch Roller Assy (6) not to fall its Spring (7) inside Upper Unit. Remove Pinch Roller Assy (6) and Spring (7).
  • Page 70 5. 3. 2 Replacing Sensor Reference Sensors are located as follows. 1: Upper Unit Open Sensor 2: Original Jam Sensor 3: Original Sensor 4: Original Size Sensor NOTE When reassembling, fit the positioning boss on the sensor into holes on the sensor bracket. boss K118sm5e4 5-26...
  • Page 71 1. Remove Top Cover and Shield Cover. (See [5.1.1 Removing Top Cover] and [5.1.2 Shield Cover].) 2. Remove screws (1) to release the concerning sensor bracket (2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7). (Center: Main PCB is removed) (Right) (Left) K118sm5e4 5-27...
  • Page 72 NOTE For replacement of Original Jam Sensor located under the Main PCB, follow the instruction. The location of the relevant sensor bracket (2) is shown as follows. 1. Remove all the connectors (8) from Main PCB (9). 2. Remove 6 screws (10) to remove Main PCB (9). K118sm5e4 5-28...
  • Page 73 3. Remove a screw from the sensor bracket to remove Sensor (11). Replace Sensor (11) with the new one. (Center) (Left) (Right) K118sm5e4 5-29...
  • Page 74 5. 3. 3 Replacing CIS Sensor NOTE CIS Sensor is classified into classes according to wavelength variations of their LED. Class Part Number Class Part Number CIS Sensor A Z168300410 CIS Sensor I Z168300490 CIS Sensor B Z168300420 CIS Sensor J Z168300500 CIS Sensor C Z168300430...
  • Page 75 1. Remove Top Cover and Shield Cover. (See [5.1.1 Removing Top Cover] and [5.1.2 Removing Shield Cover].) 2. Remove all the connectors (1) from Main PCB (2). 3. Remove 6 screws (3). Remove Main PCB (2). K118sm5e4 5-31...
  • Page 76 4. Remove the harnesses (4) from each SVC CIS BD (CIS Controller) (5). 5. Remove 2 screws (6) to remove Shield Sheet (7) under SVC CIS BD (CIS Controller) (5). K118sm5e4 5-32...
  • Page 77 5. Remove 9 screws (8) and open 1 wire saddle (9) to release Base Plate (10). K118sm5e4 5-33...
  • Page 78 2. When reassembling, fix CIS Bracket (13) by pushing to the left. Otherwise proper CIS positioning (stitching) will not be possible. 7. Replace all the parts in position. 8. Connect the USB cable of KIP 600A to your PC. K118sm5e4 5-34...
  • Page 79 9. Perform Shading, Position adjustments. NOTE Replacement of CIS Sensor requires Shading (White Balance Calibration/Color Calibration) and Position adjustment. (See [8. 4. 1 Shading (White Balance Calibration/Color Calibration)] and [8. 4. 3 Position (Stitching)] for adjustment.) K118sm5e4 5-35...
  • Page 80 5. 3. 4 Replacement of Scan Glass Assy Reference It is possible to replace Scan Glass Assy without disassembling. Scan Glass Assy 1. Pull Levers (1) upward to lift up Top Cover. 2. Remove 1 screw (2) to remove Stopper Bracket (3) and Blind Plate (4). Open Upper Unit fully. K118sm5e4 5-36...
  • Page 81 NOTE Note for attaching Stopper Bracket (3). Tighten the screw (4) with pushing Stopper Bracket (3) to the arrow direction. After installation, check the followings. (A) The side rim of the fold part must touch to the side frame plate the scanner. (B) The front face of the fold part must touch to the rear of Blind Plate.
  • Page 82 3. Remove 4 screws (5) to remove Scan Glass Assy (6). Replace Scan Glass Assy (6) with the new one. K118sm5e4 5-38...
  • Page 83 Chapter 6 Maintenance page 6. 1 Preventive Field Maintenance 6- 2 6. 2 Cleaning 6- 3 6. 2. 1 Scan Glass, Drive Roller and Guide Plate 6- 3 6. 2. 2 Sensor 6- 6 K110sm6e1...

  • Page 84: Preventive Field Maintenance

    6. 1 Preventive Field Maintenance Cleaning As needed • Scan Glass • Drive Roller • Guide Plate • Sensor Scanner Adjustment See [8.4 Scanner Adjustment] for further information. • Shading • Feed Distance • Position K110sm6e1...

  • Page 85: Cleaning

    1. Open/Close Top Cover holding the both sides of Top Cover. 2. Be careful not to catch a finger in Top Cover. 6. 2. 1 Scan Glass, Drive Roller and Guide Plate 1. Press the Power Button to turn off KIP 600A (1). READY READY ERROR...
  • Page 86 3. Gently wipe Scan Glasses (4) and Feed Rollers (5) with a soft cloth. Equal mixture of water and neutral detergent can be used. NOTE Do not use organic solvent, glass cleaner or antistatic spray for cleaning. 4. Wipe Scan Glasses (4) and Feed Rollers (5) with a dry cloth. 5.
  • Page 87 6. Gently press down Top Cover (3) and firmly close it. K110sm6e1...

  • Page 88: Sensor

    6. 1. 2 Sensor 1. Press the Power Button to turn off KIP 600A (1). READY READY ERROR ERROR EJECT EJECT STOP STOP 2. Pull up Levers (2) to open Top Cover (3). K110sm6e1...
  • Page 89 3. Gently wipe Sensors (4) with a dry cotton bud. NOTE Do not use water, organic solvent, glass cleaner or antistatic spray for cleaning. 4. Gently press down Top Cover (3) and firmly close it. K110sm6e1...
  • Page 90 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting page 7. 1 Original Misfeed 7- 2 7. 2 Scanner Malfunction 7- 4 7. 2. 1 Original not carried at all 7- 4 7. 2. 2 Scan not started after set original 7- 4 7. 2. 3 Continued to feed original 7- 4 7.

  • Page 91: Original Misfeed

    7. 1 Original Misfeed If the Scanner carries an original incorrectly, the original should be removed by hand. CAUTION 1. Open/Close Top Cover holding the both sides of Top Cover. 2. Be careful not to catch a finger in Top Cover. 1.
  • Page 92 3. Gently press down Top Cover (2) and firmly close it. K118sm7e1...

  • Page 93: Scanner Malfunction

    7. 2 Scanner Malfunction 7. 2. 1 Original not carried at all Cause Checking Checking Result Treatment order Sensor Is the original detected? Clean the sensors. See [6.2.2 Sensor] for cleaning. Check the sensor which detects the leading edge of original.

  • Page 94: Original Misfed

    Power Board Does the Power Board work correctly? Replace the Power Board. (SVC PWR BD) Main PCB Prepare another PC which can Replace Main PCB. recognize USB Scanner. correctly Does this PC recognize the KIP 600A? K118sm7e1...

  • Page 95: Poor Imaging

    7. 3 Poor Imaging 7. 3. 1 Completely black Cause Checking Checking Result Treatment order Shading Can you fix the problem if you make Shading? (See [8.4.1 Shading (White Balance Calibration/Color Calibration)] .) Cable of CIS Is the cable of each CIS connected Connect it properly, or properly? replace the cable if it is...

  • Page 96: Vertical Image Gap Between Image Blocks

    7. 3. 4 Some image is lost at the boundary of Image Blocks Cause Checking Checking Result Treatment order Position Adjustment Can you fix the problem if you make Position adjustment? (See [8.4.3 Position (Stitching)].) 7. 3. 5 Vertical image gap between Image Blocks Cause Checking Checking...
  • Page 97 8. 1 Installation 8- 2 8. 1. 1 Installing USB Driver 8- 2 8. 1. 2 Installing KIP Scanner Utility 8- 5 8. 2 Starting KIP Scanner Utility 8- 8 8. 3 Displaying Scanner Information 8- 9 8. 4...

  • Page 98: Installation

    Installation 8. 1. 1 Installing USB Driver 1. Disconnect the USB Cable on a KIP printer and connect it to your PC. 2. Turn on both your PC and KIP 600A. [Found New Hardware Wizard] starts automatically. Click [Next]. If the following message appears, select your driver update option and click [Next].
  • Page 99 5. Click [Continue Anyway] when the following message is indicated. 6. Click [Finish] to close [Found New Hardware Wizard]. K118sm8e1...
  • Page 100 7. Open Device Manager, and confirm that [K116] is operating properly. K118sm8e1...

  • Page 101: Installing Kip Scanner Utility

    (1) Below are the system requirements to operate KIP Scanner Utility. • Windows 2000 / XP • USB 2.0 (2) Scanner Calibration should be performed with “KIP Scanner Utility 1.12 (or later)”. 1. Set Technical CD-ROM to your optical disk drive Locate KIP Scanner Utility setup file and run SETUP.EXE.
  • Page 102 4. The name of the program folder can be changed. Click [Next]. 5. The following message is indicated when all files have been copied. Click [Finish]. K118sm8e1...
  • Page 103 6. Open the properties panel for the “Scanner Utility” shortcut on “Start” _”Program” _ “Scanner Utility” _ “Scanner Utility” 7. Add the following text to the end of the target path. “(one byte space)/Maintenance” K118sm8e1...

  • Page 104: Starting Kip Scanner Utility

    8. 2 Starting KIP Scanner Utility Start KIP Scanner Utility by; “Start” _”Program” _ “ScannerUtility” _ “ScannerUtility” (KIP Scanner Utility’s initial screen) NOTE To use the entire adjustment menu, follow the instruction below. (This is how to set the command line option switch.) (1) Open the properties panel for the Scanner Utility shortcut.

  • Page 105: Displaying Scanner Information

    8. 3 Displaying Scanner Information It is possible to display the scanner information in the following way. 1. Select [Information] under [Scanner]. 2. KIP Scanner Utility acquires the scanner information and displays it. K118sm8e1...

  • Page 106: Scanner Adjustment

    8. 4 Scanner Adjustment It is possible to make the following scanner adjustment with KIP Scanner Utility. • Shading (White Balance Calibration/Color Calibration) • Feed Distance (1:1) • Position (stitching) These adjustments are very important because they are greatly related to the image quality.
  • Page 107 NOTE (1) Shading adjustment should be performed with Shading Sheet (P/N: Z168300570). 1 sheet of Shading Sheet is included in KIP 600A accessary. Keep it in safe custody. (2) Shading should be performed with “KIP Scanner Utility 1.12 (or later)”.
  • Page 108 Select [All] and then click [Execute]. You will be asked to set Shading Sheet. 5. Set Shading Sheet in KIP 600A accessory to the scanner noting the arrow direction. NOTE Handle Shading Sheet with great care. Keep it in safe custody for avoiding dirt, fold or tear.
  • Page 109 7. When finished scanning, click [OK]. Reload Shading Sheet to the scanner and click [Confirm] to check the result of Shading. 8. The scan image of Shading Sheet is displayed. Scan image of Shading Sheet K118sm8e2 8-13...
  • Page 110 9. While Scrolling the image horizontally, check whether the density is even or not. If the density is even at every place, finish Shading by clicking [Close]. There may be some place of which density is different from others as the following image. As this pixel is “defective”, it is necessary to calibrate it individually in the next step.
  • Page 111 10. If you will calibrate an individual pixel, select [Specified part]. 11. Move the pointer onto the scan image, and you will find a kind of red cursor. red cross cursor defective pixel K118sm8e2 8-15...
  • Page 112 12. Move the red cursor so that its vertical line matches the defective pixel and click it. The defective pixel is selected by this operation. If there are some more defective pixels, select them in the same way. Match the vertical line to a defective pixel. 13.
  • Page 113 8. 4. 2 Feed Distance (1:1) [Purpose of Feed Distance (1:1)] The lengths between actual original image and scan image may become different to each other if you replace the Feed Roller. This is caused by the mechanical play that each Feed Roller has. Actual original image Scan image “Feed Distance”...
  • Page 114 There are some number of “c point X” and “d point X” on the chart. You can select any one, but better adjustment can be expected if you measure a longer distance. 2. Connect KIP 600A and the PC directly with the USB 2.0 Cable. 3. Start KIP Scanner Utility. K118sm8e3...
  • Page 115 4. Select [Adjust Feed Distance] from [Adjust]. Adjust Feed Distance Dialog is indicated. NOTE (1) If [Automatic Adjustment] does not appear, follow the instruction below. a) Open the properties panel for a KIP Scanner Utility shortcut. b) Add the following text to the end of the target path.
  • Page 116 5. At first, input the actual distance between “a point” and “c point” in [Actual Distance], which you have measured at the former step “1”. Actual distance between “a” and “b” 6. Set Scanner Adjustment Chart to the scanner unit, and then click [Scan]. 7.
  • Page 117 8. The scan image of Scanner Adjustment Chart is indicated in the screen of KIP Scanner Utility. Scan image of the chart Reference You can enlarge the scan image by dragging the mouse with the right button held down. Press the F2 Key when you would like to go back to the reduced image.
  • Page 118 10. Click the input window of [Theoretical Distance]. A red cursor appears on the screen. 11. Click the mouse once at the measuring point. Click on the measuring point “a”. K118sm8e3 8-22...
  • Page 119 12. Similarly indicate the enlarged image of “c point” and click the mouse at the measuring point. Click on the measuring point “c”. 13. Some value is indicated in [Theoretical Distance] according to 2 measuring points you specified at both steps “9” and “10”. This value means the distance between “a point”...
  • Page 120 15. Click [Set], and the calculated Feed Adjustment Value is validated. 16. It is necessary to check the balance of original feeding between left and right after validating the new setting. (Left side means “a-c points” side, and right side means “b-d points” side.) Repeat the former steps from “3”...
  • Page 121 [Purpose of Position (stitching)] The KIP 600A reads the image of the original with 5 – CIS units (Contact Image Sensor). Since the CIS units are arranged in 2 rows, a vertical gap of the image occurs among the image blocks.
  • Page 122 [Operation] 1. Connect KIP 600A and the PC directly with the USB 2.0 Cable. 2. Start KIP Scanner Utility. 3. Select [Automatic Adjustment] from [Adjust]. Scanner Adjustment Dialog is indicated. NOTE If [Automatic Adjustment] does not appear, follow the instruction below.
  • Page 123 4. Set Stitch Adjustment Chart to the scanner noting the set direction and press [OK]. Stitch Adjustment Chart NOTE An incorrect feeding of Stitch Adjustment Chart may result in an error. Position Stitch Adjustment Chart with the center of Original Table and avoid skewing. 5.
  • Page 124 7. Select [Adjust Position] from [Adjust]. Adjust Position Dialog is indicated. 8. Set Stitch Adjustment Chart to the scanner again and press [Scan]. K118sm8e3 8-28...
  • Page 125 9. A dialog to specify the scan settings is indicated. Simply click [Scan] to scan the chart. (You do not have to change any setting this time.) 10. The scan image of Scanner Adjustment Chart is indicated in the screen of KIP Scanner Utility. Scan image of the chart...
  • Page 126 11. Enlarge the top center area by right dragging. Reference There is a gap between the leading edge of the scan image and the leading edge of the chart at this time. This band area will be removed after the completion of Position adjustment for the leading edge.
  • Page 127 12. Click “Origin” entry field. A red cross cursor appears on the scan image. K118sm8e3 8-31...
  • Page 128 13. Click once on the top center of the chart in the scan image. A value appears in the field. Top center NOTE If you make unintended clicks on the image, delete the value to empty the field and retry the operation.
  • Page 129 14. Press [Check] then [Set]. 15. A dialog appears to prompt confirmation of the result. Press [OK]. K118sm8e3 8-33...
  • Page 130 16. Start Adjust Position again. Make a rescan of Stitch Adjustment Chart. Confirm the result of the adjustment. If the gap disappears, Position adjustment for the leading edge is completed. No gap (band area) NOTE If the rescan image still has a gap, go back to step 11 to remove it completely. gap (band) 17.
  • Page 131 Updating Firmware It is possible to install a new KIP 600A Firmware with KIP Scanner Utility. 1. Make sure that KIP 600A is connected to your PC directly with a USB 2.0 cable. Select [Update Firmware] under [Scanner]. 2. Firmware Download Utility is displayed.
  • Page 132 3. Select the Firmware component on the hard drive (or another drive). Click [Open]. NOTE (1) A firmware file for KIP 600A should be named “k116_***.x”. (2) Do not send any other file. Doing so may result in malfunction. 4. Confirm that the file name you will install is displayed.
  • Page 133 Chapter 9 Appendix K118sm9e1...
  • Page 134 CIS SENSOR CIS SENSOR CIS SENSOR CIS SENSOR CIS SENSOR J1  FH10A-15S-1SH J1  FH10A-15S-1SH J1 FH10A-15S-1SH J1  FH10A-15S-1SH J1 FH10A-15S-1SH 1 12V 1 12V 1 12V 1 12V 1 12V 2 GND 2 GND 2 GND 2 GND 2 GND 3 5V 3 5V 3 5V 3 5V 3 5V CA702419* 4 GND 4 GND...

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