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Republic of China and does not apply to countries outside of People’s Republic of China. NOTE KIP 720 should be connected with a supported KIP printer or a PC with KIP software installed through a USB cable for any operation. KIP 720 does not operate as a single unit.
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Safety Warnings The following warnings are very important in order to safely use this machine. These notes are important in preventing danger to the operator or operation of the product. The following symbols are found throughout the document and have the following meaning: WARNING This WARNING mark means that th ere is a po ssibility of death or serious injury if you ignore or do not follow the said instruction.
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WARNING Ground the machine with a correct ground source or you may be electrically shocked. 1. The power source should be as follows: 100 - 240VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.5A or higher 2. Use a circuit with a dedicated breaker. 3. Install the machine as close to the wall outlet as possible. 4.
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CAUTION Do not install the machine in a humidified room or a dusty room. Also, do not install the machine on an unstable floor as injuries may occur. Be careful not to catch a finger in the Top Cover. 1. Unplug the machine before you move it. The power cord may damage and it may result in a fire or an electrical shock.
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POWER CORD INSTRUCTION The Power Cord is necessary for with rating 125VAC or 250VAC more than 3A and use the thing which was equal to the standard of the specifications country. The installation of (or exchange to) a power plug which fits in the wall outlet of the installation location shall be conducted in accordance with the following: WARNING Select a power plug which meets the following criteria;...
Frequency 50 / 60Hz. KIP 720 can be supplied with any voltage within 100 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.
1. 2 Originals Prohibited from Duplication It is not necessarily allowed to copy every kind of original. You may be punished by the law if only you possess the copy of some kind of original. We recommend you to consider enough before you copy such original. [Originals prohibited from copying by the law] 1.
210 - 914.4 mm (8.5 - 36”) in width 210mm (8.5”) - 6,000mm in length. High speed scanning KIP 720 provides quick scan operation (65mm/s in monochrome / grayscale, 22mm/s in color on 600 dpi). High resolution scanner head KIP 720’s 600dpi CIS enables clear and high quality color / monochrome images.
USB 2.0 (Maximum: 5VDC) Input power Voltage: 100-240VAC Current: 0.5A (at 100V) Frequency: 50/60Hz NOTE KIP 720 accepts the inlet voltages of 100 to 240VAC without additional voltage transformation. Power consumption 50W maximum Environmental conditions 10-32 degrees centigrade, 15-85%RH (Non condensing)
Original Table Used to place an original. Original Guide Guides an original to the scanner straight. Main Power Switch Turns on / off KIP 720. Start Button Starts scanning if the controlling software requires user intervention. Stop Button While scanning: emergency stop...
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Part Name Function USB Terminal Connect a USB cable from the controller PC or a KIP Printer. (Maximum: 5VDC) AC Inlet Connect a power cord. Chapter 1 Before Use...
1. 6 Specifications for Scan Originals Scan originals must satisfy the following specifications. Thickness 0.05-1.60mm Width 210-970mm (the maximum scanning width is 914mm (36”)) Length 210mm-25,000mm (If an original is longer than 6,000mm, its image quality and the original feeding are not guaranteed.) Do not scan the following kinds of originals.
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Pasted With a carrier sheet, it is possible to scan. Paste Patched With a carrier sheet, it is possible to scan. Torn With a carrier sheet, it is possible to scan. Folded With a carrier sheet, it is (especially at leading edge) possible to scan.
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Rough surface With a carrier sheet, it is (Carbon paper for example) possible to scan. Rough surface Punched With a carrier sheet, it is possible to scan. Extremely creased Extremely thin and soft With a carrier sheet, it is possible to scan. Transparent With a carrier sheet, it is possible to scan.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Operation page 2. 1 Turning on KIP 720 2- 2 2. 2 Turning off KIP 720 2- 3 2. 3 USB Connection 2- 4 2. 4 Installing USB Driver Software to your PC 2- 5 2. 5 Scanning Original 2- 8 2.
(1) Do not handle the power plug with a wet hand. It may result in receiving an electrical shock. (2) Be sure to ground the machine. (3) Use a dedicated outlet for KIP 720. Many loads on a single outlet may cause overheating and result in a fire. (4) The outlet must satisfy the following conditions;...
2. 2 Turning off KIP 720 1. Press “ ” side of the Power Switch on the right side. Press “ ” side. NOTE Wait at least 5 seconds for turning on the scanner again. Chapter 2 Hardware Operation...
2. 3 USB Connection The KIP 720 should be connected with a supported KIP printer or a PC through a USB cable for any operation. NOTE You can purchase another USB Cable separately. Make sure that the cable satisfies the following specifications.
2. 4 Installing USB Driver Software to your PC When the KIP 720 is connected to a PC, the PC should have the driver software installed. NOTE (1) When the KIP 720 is connected to a supported KIP printer, the installation of the driver software is not required.
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5. Choose “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and press [Next]. If the driver software is not detected automatically, select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”, and locate either of “stiK129x64.inf” or “stiK129x86.inf”. Folder “x64” stiK129x64.inf for 64 bit edition OS Folder “x86”...
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8. Open “Device Manager” (Control Panel System, for example) and confirm that “K129” has been added under Imaging devices. Chapter 2 Hardware Operation...
2. 5 Scanning Original 1. Slide Original Guides to align them to the original’s width. Original Guide 2. Place an original on Original Table in face-up. Insert the leading edge to the scanner along with Original Guides. NOTE (1) Align an original to Original Guides to avoid skewing. (2) Position an original in the center of Original Table.
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3. When the original is at wait position, the LED Indicator will turn off. The KIP 720 starts scanning. Pressing START button may be required to start the scan according to the scanner’s controller software. For further details of “Auto Start”, see the software’s document.
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Reference Patched Torn Folded (especially at leading edge) Not square K I P K I P Extremely curled (Less than 80mm in diameter) (Continued) 2-10 Chapter 2 Hardware Operation...
2. 6 Canceling Scan 1. Press STOP button during the scan. The LED Indicator flashes red and the original stops. LED: flashes RED STOP button 2. When the original stops, lift up both sides of the Upper Unit, and remove the original by hand. See [3.1 Original Misfeed].
2. 7 Auto Power OFF The KIP 720 has Auto Power OFF feature for energy saving purpose. After a certain period of inactivity passes, the Power Switch will turn off. The period can be configured (0-60 minutes). After Auto Power OFF function ran, please press “ | ” side of the Power Switch to turn on the scanner again.
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2. 8 Removing Original Tray NOTE When scanning originals as follows, removing Original Tray is recommended. Original Trays may damage such object. - Original in a carrier sheet - Tough original (cannot be transported along with Original Tray) Remove Original Trays from the scanner’s rear. Original Guides To reinstall Original Trays, attach its notches on the rear.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting page 3. 1 Original Misfeed 3- 2 3. 2 Error Indication 3- 4 3. 3 Original Not Carried 3- 4 3. 4 Other errors 3- 5 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting...
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3. 1 Original Misfeed The scanner may stop feeding the original in the scanner if the original skews. Pressing STOP button during scanning also stops the original in the scanner. There is no eject/rewind feature for a stopped original. Remove the original by hand. NOTE (1) Open/close the Upper Unit with holding both sides of the Upper Unit.
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3. Gently press down both sides of the Upper Unit until it locks. Press down here. Press down here. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting...
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3. 2 Error Indication In case of a misfeed, emergency stop, the Upper Unit open the LED Indicator turns red “Error”. flashes: - Upper Unit open (half-shut), solid: - Document remaining in the - Misfeed, scanner at the time of power on, - Emergency Stop - the other internal errors Check the followings to clear the error.
4. Check the configurations on the scanner’s controller software. See your system’s document. 3. 4 Other Errors Your monitor device (of your KIP printer’s touchscreen / PC) may display a kind of information as follows. The contents said in your screen may vary depending on your system.
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4. 1 Cleaning 4. 1. 1 Scan Glass, Feed Roller and Guide Plate If Scan Glasses, Feed Rollers or Guide Plates get dusty, it may result in a poor scan image. Perform cleaning as needed. NOTE (1) Open/close the Upper Unit with holding both sides of the Upper Unit. (2) Be careful not to catch your finger in the Upper Unit.
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3. Gently wipe the Scan Glass and Feed Rollers (white) with a soft cloth. Equal mixture of water and neutral detergent can be used. Scan Glass Feed Rollers (white) NOTE Do not use organic solvent, glass cleaner or antistatic spray for cleaning. 4.
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5. Wipe dry the Feeding Rollers. 6. Wipe the Upper Guide Plate and the Lower Guide Plate with a dry cloth. Guide Plate Guide Plate 7. Gently press down both sides of the Upper Unit until it locks. Press down here. Press down here.
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4. 1. 2 Sensor If Sensors are dirty, the original may be detected incorrectly. Perform cleaning or as needed. NOTE (1) Open/close the Upper Unit with holding both sides of the Upper Unit. (2) Be careful not to catch your finger in the Upper Unit. (3) Never use water, organic solvent, glass cleaner or antistatic spray for cleaning.
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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 both sides of the Upper Unit until it locks. Press down here. Press down here.
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Wide Format Color Document Scanner KIP 720 Hardware Operation Guide Version A.1 (Issued on April 12, 2012) Published by Katsuragawa Electric Co., Ltd. 21-1 Shimomaruko 4-Chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8585, Japan Please note that some articles, illustrations and photographs might be partially different from the actual machine because of the modification of machine and so on.
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