Page 1 Document Scanner/ Microimager 990 User’s Guide A-61096 Part No. 1E8015...
Page 2 1 Introduction The Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner/Microimager 990 can microfilm and electronically scan documents simultaneously. The scanner/microimager is designed for productive throughput in medium- to high-volume applications accommodating a variety of document sizes. Each mode can be configured to film and scan documents simultaneously or film documents only (no scan).
Page 3 Scanner/microimager The following options are available for use with the scanner/ options microimager: • A choice of feeders, including a semi-automatic feeder or a check feeder. • A choice of exit hoppers, including a standard hopper or a check stacker. •...
Page 4 Scanner/microimager The following illustrations and descriptions will help you locate and components become familiar with scanner/microimager components. NOTE: The illustrations in this manual depict the scanner/microimager 990D, with the feeder/horizontal transport area brought forward from the control panel. Left-side access Top cover Door (not shown) Exit hopper...
Page 5 Rear view Computer Computer Computer interface 1 interface 2 interface 3 Power Main power switch (COIN 1) (COIN 2) cord (COIN 3) SCSI ports Not Used Computer interface 1 (COIN1) — service/diagnostic interface. Configures the scanner/microimager and runs diagnostics. Computer interface 2 (COIN2) — OCR command/bar code interface. Transfers commands between the scanner/microimager and external devices/subsystems.
Page 6 Status display — indicates the image address, scan mode, document level and operator messages. Two line status display Document Film mode Image Mode name/ Lens level indicator address number reduction indicator Operator message A-61096 June 1999...
Page 7 Operating keys and indicators Right arrow Up arrow Visual tone display Film supply indicators Down arrow Plus key Left arrow Key/Indicator Function Visual tone display The upper and lower lights are both illuminated whenever an audio tone is issued. When using a Footswitch, the lower light is illuminated and an audio tone is issued whenever the Footswitch is pressed;...
Page 8 Operating keys and indicators Film advance P2 P3 P4 P5 P9 P10 Programmable keys Jog key (P keys) Keys/Indicators Function Film advance Advances film without making an exposure. Provides blank film between images or at the end of a roll of film. Film is advanced as long as the key is pressed (2.5 inches per second;...
Page 9 Operating keys and indicators Numeric keys F key Level keys Decimal key Keys/Indicators Function Numeric keys (0-9) Enter numeric data such as an image address or function code. F key Selects one of the available functions, when used with the numeric keys.
Page 10 Operating keys and indicators Clear/Cancel Next Stop Enter Key/Indicator Function Clear/Cancel The C key allows you to: • Cancel a function without changing the preset values. • Clear the status display after executing specified function codes. • • • • Clear an operator message from the status display.
Page 11: Getting Started
2 Getting Started The following steps are necessary to prepare the scanner/microimager for operation. Procedures on how to perform these steps are described in this chapter. 1. Turn on the main power switch. 2. Turn on the side panel switch. 3.
Page 12 The scanner/microimager may have been configured at installation to Selecting the language allow use of a second language in the status display. The language display used (French, German, Italian, Spanish, or other) is defined during installation. If available, the alternate language display may be accessed using function code F19.
Page 13 5. Remove the top cover and set it aside. 6. Open a new box of microfilm and remove the spool of film. NOTE: Save the empty box to store the exposed film prior to processing and for storing the film following processing. 7.
Page 14 12. Thread the film around the guide roller, drive roller and idler roller, following the path indicated by the threading arrows inside the film cassette. Guide roller Drive roller Idler roller 13. Fold back approximately ½ in. (1 cm) at the end of the film. Take-up spool Spool core Fold film back...
Page 15 18. Slide the release lever toward the battery compartment and hold it in this position. Release lever Take-up Battery spool compartment 19. Slowly rotate the take-up spool counterclockwise 3 complete turns to secure the film onto the spool. Allow the release lever to return to its normal position.
Page 16 A film cassette may be loaded into either the upper or lower film slot. Loading cassette(s) into the scanner/microimager Cassette access door Drive release lever Upper cassette Lower cassette (in place) 1. Open the cassette access door. 2. Swing the drive release level (green handle) out. 3.
Page 17 The cassette ID number that appears in the cassette display may be Entering a cassette ID entered or changed using function code F36. number Cassette ID number A lens reduction must be selected so the filmed images are exposed Selecting the lens correctly on the film.
Page 18 Once the proper lens reduction has been selected, change the lens Changing the lens holder holder position to reflect the desired lens reduction. position 1. Open the left-side access door. Available lens reductions Current lens Lens holder reduction (inside left- side access Press to unlock door...
Page 19 Select the film mask that corresponds to the film mode used. Selecting the mask 1. Open the right-side access door. Right-side access door Film mask lever Simplex or Duo Duplex setting 2. Slide the film mask lever to the left when using the duplex film mode, or to the right when using the simplex or duo film mode.
Page 20 NOTE: Disregard this section if the current mode configuration is Calibrating the filming only. scanner/microimager Calibration sets the intensity of the lamps, which contributes to the overall quality of the scanned document image. The scanner/microimager should be calibrated: • At least once a day when the scanner/microimager is turned on using the side panel switch —...
Page 21 To calibrate the scanner/microimager: 1. Verify the main power and side panel switches are on. A normal operating status display should appear. 2. Press P5 or enter function code F37 to start the calibration sequence. 3. Insert the calibration target into the feeder. Calibration target NOTE: When using a Document Scanner/Microimager 990S, you...
Page 22 IMPORTANT: Before adjusting the feed and separator roller gap, be Adjusting the feed and sure the feed and separator rollers are clean. Cleaning separator roller gap the feed and separator rollers will frequently resolve document feeding problems. The adjustment procedure should only be done when feeding and separating problems continue after the feed and separator rollers have been cleaned .
Page 23 6. Turn the gap adjustment knob counterclockwise 2 1/2 turns. 7. Select two documents of the same size, texture and thickness, similar to the types of documents you will be processing. 8. Place one document on top of the other. Hold the documents firmly by their trailing edges.
Page 24 11. When you have adjusted the gap so the bottom document separates consistently from the top document, rotate the gap adjustment knob counterclockwise another 1 or 2 clicks to complete the adjustment. 12. Feed a stack of 50 to 100 documents twice through the transport system.
Page 25 To lower the feed shelf: 1. Grasp the front of the feed shelf and lift it up until the height adjustment arm is no longer resting in the groove on the work shelf. 2. Push the height adjustment arm forward and gently lower the feed shelf into position, level with the work shelf.
Page 26 Before you begin processing documents, adjust the side guides on the Adjusting the feed shelf feed shelf to accommodate the documents being processed. side guides If you are scanning and filming: • Slide the feed shelf side guides apart, leaving approximately 1/16 in.
Page 27 If the documents are larger than the area shown on the feed shelf label, and do not fit between the side guides, rotate and reposition the documents within the side guides. If the documents still do not fit within the label boundaries and extend past the side guides, you may have selected an incorrect lens reduction and/or film mode for the size of your documents.
Page 28 40X reduction ratio; duplex film mode Center Line Left feed shelf side guide should be aligned here Set the left feed shelf side guide where indicated. Set the right feed shelf side guide dependent upon the width of the document, allowing approximately 1/16 in.
Page 29 40X reduction ratio; duo film mode Center Line Right feeder side guide should be aligned here Left feed shelf side guide should be aligned here Set the left and right feed shelf side guides where indicated. Allow approximately 1/16 in. (2 mm) clearance on each side of the documents so they feed properly.
Page 30 The exit hopper side guides and end stop must be adjusted so Adjusting the exit documents are stacked properly after processing. hopper side guides and end stop 1. Adjust the side guides on the exit hopper to match the adjustment of the side guides on the feed shelf.
Page 31 The scanner/microimager comes with two deflectors (stored in the Changing the deflector pocket located inside the right-side access door), designed to help stack the documents as they exit the transport sy stem and enter the exit hopper. Use the short deflector for documents less than 5 in. (13 cm) and the long deflector for documents longer than 5 in.
Page 32 An Exposure Step Test is run to determine the proper AEC illumination Running an exposure level. step test Perform an Exposure Step Test whenever one (or more) of the following conditions is true: • After changing exposure lamps. • Before using a different type of microfilm. •...
Page 33 7. Enter function code F26. • Use the left arrow key to change the base illumination level to 0 (the lightest setting). Press Enter and then Run. Select the plain white form with the number 0 printed on it. Feed the document into the transport two or three times.
Page 34 Documents appear on film in the same order and orientation in which Document orientation they are fed into the scanner/microimager. It is important to place the documents in the desired order and orientation before feeding them into the transport. The documents may be either Cine or Comic orientation. Cine Comic 2-24...
Page 35 3 Operating the Scanner/Microimager Overview The scanning process consists of the following steps: 1. Prepare the scanner/microimager for operation (refer to Chapter 2, Getting Started for more information). 2. Enable the scanner/microimager from the host system. 3. Select a mode for the application. Typically the host computer performs this step, but it may also be performed by the operator.
Page 36 Example: If Mode 15 contains definitions that allow you to use the Kodak Imagelink Endorser, the starting print position (which defines how far from the leading edge of the document the endorsement is printed) is programmed to be ½-inch.
Page 37 Setting the automatic Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) provides optimal film quality by exposure control helping to ensure that filmed documents are exposed at the proper level. Before filming documents, determine whether the AEC should be turned on or off. When AEC is turned on, it automatically adjusts for variations in contrast, color, etc.
Page 38 Checking the film The film supply indicators, located on the left side of the control panel, supply are used to determine whether or not there is enough film to complete the job. The indicator has 10 vertical bars, each representing 10% of a full roll of film (i.e., if all 10 bars are displayed, a full roll of film is available;...
Page 39 Feeding documents After the scanner/microimager has been prepared for operation, and the desired mode and any temporary operating values have been defined, you are ready to feed documents into the transport. 1. Verify the side panel switch is on and all proper adjustments have been made (feeder side guides, exit hopper side guides, etc.).
Page 40 Feeding thick The gap release lever is used to feed thick documents such as card documents stock or cover stock. The lever is located on the front panel of the scanner/microimager, next to the gap adjustment knob. Gap adjustment knob Gap release lever 1.
Page 41 Duo mode allows you to double the number of single-sided documents Using duo mode exposed on a single roll of film. This is done by rotating the cassette(s) after the first side of the film has been fully exposed. Documents are first exposed down one side of the film (channel A), until the end of the roll is reached.
Page 42 Unloading film You may unload a fully or partially exposed roll of film. cassette(s) Always load and unload film in subdued, indirect light IMPORTANT: to help prevent "fogging. ” Use the following steps to unload a fully exposed roll of film (simplex, Unloading a fully duplex, or duo format).
Page 43 Follow the steps below to unload a partially exposed roll of film Unloading a partially (simplex or duplex format). exposed roll of film IMPORTANT: Do not unload a partially exposed roll of film when using duo mode. Images will be lost if a partial roll is unloaded.
Page 44 9. Place a finger over the take-up spool flange to prevent the film from unwinding. 10. Cut the film with a pair of scissors as indicated in the illustration (between the idler roller and the take-up spool). Cut here Take-up spool flange Supply spool Place finger here...
Page 45 6. Rotate the spool counterclockwise to secure the film on the spool. 7. Place the take-up spool over the take-up spindle lugs. 8. Slide the release lever toward the battery compartment and hold it in this position. 9. Slowly rotate the take-up spool counterclockwise 3 full turns to secure the film on the spool.
Page 46: Accessory Status
4 Function Codes Using function There are a variety of functions available which may be used to codes temporarily change operating conditions and values, and to obtain system and accessory status information. These functions are listed in the Function Code Summary later in this chapter.
Page 47: Table Of Contents
Following is a summary of the functions and their corresponding Function code function code: summary Status Accessory Status* .............. F05 Date and Time Display* ............. F23 Elapsed Time*..............F17 Counters Level 0 Count* ..............F10 Level 1 Count* ..............F11 Level 2 Count* ..............
Page 48 Scanning† Scanner/Microimager Calibration ........F37 Latched Scanning Flag* ............. F73 Momentary Scanning Flag* ..........F74 Scanner/Microimager End-of-Job........F38 Filming Filming Only ............... F03 Cassette ID Number............F35 Roll Number ............... F33 AEC On/Off ................ F24 AEC Auto Adjust ..............F25 AEC Fixed Adjust ...............
Page 49 Document Controller Length Checking On/Off ............ F70 Omit Length Checking on Next Document Only* ....F71 Skew Detection ..............F72 Document Printers All Document Printers On/Off ..........F40 Primary Document Printer 1 On/Off ........F41 Secondary Document Printer 1 On/Off ......F42 Document Printer 12 On/Off..........
Page 50 Following is a listing of the function codes and descriptions. Function code listing Code Function Code Name Description Select Mode Allows you to select one of the predefined application modes. Enter a value from 1 to 18 and press Enter. Restore Mode Allows you to restore the current application mode to its default status, provided mode overrides are not saved.
Page 51: Elapsed Time
Code Function Code Name Description Alarm Volume Allows you to adjust the volume of the alarm. Press the Up arrow to increase the volume or press the Down arrow to decrease the volume, then press Enter. Alarm Tone Allows you to adjust the pitch of the alarm tone. Press the Up arrow to increase the pitch or press the Down arrow to decrease the pitch, then press Enter.
Page 52: Cassette Id Number
Code Function Code Name Description Film Leader Allows you to create a film leader which is 6 feet (1.8 meters) of blank film. Advance Film to End of Allows you to advance the film to the end of the roll. Use Roll F29 prior to unloading a film cassette.
Page 53 Code Function Code Name Description All Document Printers Allows you to turn all Document Printers (primary DP1, On/Off secondary DP1 and DP12) on or off. Enter 1 to turn on or (for Document Printers) 0 to turn off, then press Enter. Print Head Position Allows you to change the print heads or clean the printer.
Page 54 Code Function Code Name Description Print Position Allows you to specify how far from the leading edge of the document printed information will appear. Press the Up arrow to increment the starting print position by 1 inch (25 mm), press the Down arrow to decrement the starting print position by 1 inch (25 mm).
Page 55 Allows you to perform a test to verify the operation of the Bar Code Test Bar Code Reader. Enter the number of the bar code test you want to perform: 1=Evaluate; 2=Display; 3=%Kodak; or 4=%Norm, then press Enter. Partial Bar Code Reading Allows you to turn partial bar code reading on or off.
Page 56 Code Function Code Name Description Omit Length Checking on Allows you to omit length checking on the next document the Next Document Only scanned. Length monitoring will resume on subsequent documents. Enter 1 to turn on or 0 to turn off, then press Enter.
Page 57: Select Linked Mode
Code Function Code Name Description Select Linked Mode Allows you to switch from one application mode to another, keeping the last image address. Enter the number of the application mode you wish to select, then press Enter. F91 in NO Film mode: When you use F91 in No Film mode, you can: •...
Page 58: Cleaning Materials
Cleaning the film cassette(s) (monthly) • Cleaning the air filter (monthly) For additional maintenance and feeder adjustment information, see Kodak publication A-61604. This publication is part of the Maintenance and Feeder Adjustment procedure video, catalog number 828 5306. Cleaning materials Materials needed to perform all maintenance procedures are: •...
Page 59: Daily Maintenance Procedures
Daily maintenance Maintenance procedures that should be performed daily include procedures cleaning the imaging guides, the Document Scanning Array, the feed and separator rollers, the paper path and vacuuming inside the scanner/microimager. Cleaning the imaging To clean the imaging guides, follow the steps below: guides IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive materials when cleaning the imaging guides.
Page 60 3. Locate and grasp the end of the lower imaging guide. Carefully slide the imaging guide out of its track. 4. Remove any dust from the imaging guides using a soft bristle brush. 5. Remove fingerprints or smudges from the imaging guides, wiping both sides of each imaging guide with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth slightly moistened with water or lens cleaner.
Page 61 The front Document Scanning Array (DSA) should be cleaned daily. Cleaning the front Follow the procedures below. Document Scanning Array 1. Turn the side panel switch off. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Locate the Document Scanning Array. 4. Push down and rotate the release handles outward to release the DSA assembly.
Page 62 7. Set the DSA assembly down, using the mounting brackets for support. DSA assembly DSA window Lens Transport window Mounting bracket Wipe all exposed surfaces of the DSA assembly, including the DSA window, lens, and transport window. Use a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
Page 63 The rear Document Scanning Array should be cleaned daily. Follow Cleaning the rear the procedures below. Document Scanning Array 1. Locate the roller plate. 2. Grasp the roller plate handle. Document Scanning Array Roller Feeder top cover Roller plate handle 3.
Page 64 7. Grasp the rear document guide tabs. Roller Document Scanning Array Rear document guide tab Rear document guide tab Feeder top cover 8. Remove the rear document guide by carefully guiding it between the feeder top cover and the roller which is located in front of the Document Scanning Array.
Page 65 11. Replace the rear document guide, holding it by the tabs and gently guiding it between the feeder cover and roller which is located in front of the Document Scanning Array. 12. Replace the roller plate, holding it by the handle and gently guiding it between the feeder cover and the roller which is located in front of the Document Scanning Array.
Page 66 Clean the feed and separator rollers daily to prevent ink, toner, and Cleaning the feed and dust from collecting on the rollers and prevent documents from separator rollers separating. 1. Open the front cover of the scanner/microimager. 2. Push the feeder cover release lever toward the back of the machine to release the feeder cover.
Page 67 4. Hold the feed and separator rollers and scrub them with a roller cleaning pad until all residue is removed from the roller ribs. Clean the five small NFR rollers (below the feed roller — not shown in this illustration) in the same manner. Feed roller Separator roller 5.
Page 68 NOTE: Before doing the following procedure, clean the machine Cleaning the paper path thoroughly and use the roller cleaning pads to clean the feed, separator and NFR rollers — start with a clean machine. Use the Paper Path Cleaner to clean the paper path rollers. Periodically feed a cleaning sheet with the gum side up through the machine in both the portrait and landscape orientation.
Page 69 The sensors located under the horizontal plate in the feeder/horizontal Vacuuming inside the transport area and in the upper section of the lower roller housing scanner/microimager assembly, the exposure lamp housings, and the air filter should be vacuumed or wiped down thoroughly with a clean, dry, soft, lint-free cloth at least once a week.
Page 70 Cleaning the lower roller To clean the lower roller housing assembly area, follow the steps below: housing assembly area 1. Open the top cover. 2. Open the right-side access door. Vertical baffle handle Baffle plate Lower roller Lower roller housing assembly housing assembly Screen...
Page 71: Weekly Maintenance Procedures
Weekly maintenance Maintenance procedures that should be performed weekly include procedures cleaning the exposure lamp housings, the mirrors and cleaning the cabinet. The upper and lower exposure lamp housings should be cleaned Cleaning the exposure weekly. lamp housings 1. Open the right-side access door. 2.
Page 72 Inspect the mirrors at least once a week for dust and smudges. Use a Cleaning the mirrors soft bristle brush to remove any dust. Use a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water to wipe off any smudges. IMPORTANT: Do not remove or reposition any of the mirrors. Do not rub the mirrors with a dry cloth.
Page 73: Monthly Maintenance Procedures
Monthly maintenance Maintenance procedures that should be performed monthly include procedures cleaning the film cassette(s) and air filter. Follow the procedures below to clean the film cassette(s): Cleaning the film cassette(s) 1. Remove the film cassette top cover. Guide roller Film drive roller Idler roller...
Page 74 The air filter should be checked and cleaned at least once a month and Cleaning the air filter changed as needed. 1. Remove the air filter cover by pressing in on the top of the cover to release the catch. Air filter cover Catch Air filter...
Page 75 Replacement Replacement procedures should be performed on an as- needed basis. procedures Components that need periodic replacement include the air filter , film cassette battery, DSA lamps, exposure lamps and imaging guides. The air filter should be replaced at least once a year, more often if Replacing the air filter needed.
Page 76 The film cassette battery should be replaced whenever a low battery Replacing the film symbol appears in the film cassette display or when no film cassette cassette battery display appears. NOTE: For maximum battery life, keep the top cover on the cassette at all times.
Page 77 The front Document Scanning Array lamp should be replaced Replacing the front whenever a message appears in the status display indicating that the Document Scanning lamp needs to be replaced. Follow the procedures below. Array lamp 1. Turn the side panel switch off. 2.
Page 78 7. Set the DSA assembly down, using the mounting brackets for support. Quarter-turn screws Document Scanning Array DSA window panel Lens Transport window Mounting bracket 8. Grasp the quarter-turn screws and turn each counterclockwise one- quarter turn to loosen the DSA window panel. 9.
Page 79 12. Grasp the replacement lamp by both ends with the clear stripe pointing toward you. 13. Insert the lamp gently into the housing. 14. Rotate the lamp toward you until it snaps into place. The clear stripe should disappear just below the lower edge of the DSA assembly.
Page 80 The rear Document Scanning Array lamp should be replaced whenever Replacing the rear a message appears in the status display indicating that the lamp needs Document Scanning to be replaced. Array lamp NOTE: If the replacement lamp is a different color than the one being replaced, contact your service representative to perform required power supply adjustments.
Page 81 7. Grasp the rear document guide tabs. Roller Document Scanning Array Rear document guide tab Rear document guide tab Feeder top cover 8. Remove the rear document guide by carefully guiding it between the feeder top cover and the roller which is located in front of the Document Scanning Array.
Page 82 12. Gently pull the right end of the lamp loose from the lamp bracket fingers. Lamp Lamp bracket fingers Lamp housing Lamp bracket 13. Gently pull the lamp from its housing. 14. Position the replacement lamp with the clear stripe which runs the length of the lamp pointing up.
Page 83 The exposure system consists of four long-life fluorescent lamps. Replacing the exposure There are two lamp housings; one upper and one lower. Each lamp lamps housing contains two lamps. Change the lamps every 500 hours, when image quality appears to be degrading (and standard maintenance procedures do not improve the image quality), or when requested to do so by an operator message.
Page 84 5. Carefully grasp the end of the lamp that is nearest the tab and lift it out of the lamp housing socket. Free the other end of the lamp and lift it out of the lamp housing. Remove the second lamp in the same manner.
Page 85 To replace the imaging guides, follow the steps below: Replacing the imaging guides 1. Open the right-side access door. IMPORTANT: Use care when handling the imaging guides. Hold the imaging guides by the green handles only. 2. Locate and grasp the end of the upper imaging guide. Carefully slide the imaging guide out of its track.
Page 86 6 Operator Messages This chapter outlines the actions that should be taken by the user and system administrator when an operator message appears in the status display. If a message appears in the status display that is within the ranges E000-E299 or E500-E599, you should take the action indicated in the table(s) in this chapter.
Page 87: Operator Message Listing
Operator message listing Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required E000 Memory battery low — call service Call service — do not turn off the machine. E100 Please wait No action required. Wait for the message to clear. E101 Auto shut off, press RUN Press Run to continue.
Page 88: Next Image Address
Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required E117 Enter correct level/image address Document image level assignment and next E118 image address input conflict. E119 Specify another document image level, or use the Next key to enter a valid image address. E120 Diagnostic running —...
Page 89: A-61096 June
Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required E158 Check battery — upper cassette Replace battery in upper cassette. E159 Check battery — lower cassette Replace battery in lower cassette. E170 Film writer error Call service. E190 Sorter in improper position Press Jog, then press Run. Try again. E200 Verify/enter image address An error has occurred in the system and the...
Page 90 Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required E214 Document length error — refeed Press Clear and use the Next key to enter the correct image address and refeed document(s). E215 No image mark — refeed by hand Select a document image level. Press Run and refeed the document(s).
Page 91 Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required • Turn the side panel switch off. E235 Turn main power OFF and ON • E236 Turn the main power switch off. • Wait 5 to 10 seconds. • Turn the main power switch on. •...
Page 92 Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required E260 Check cassette insertion Verify the cassette(s) are in the proper position and are properly inserted. Press Run to continue. E261 Check upper exposure lamps Replace the upper exposure lamps. E262 Check lower exposure lamps Replace the lower exposure lamps.
Page 93 Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required E276 Check lens turret seating Rotate the lens turret so it is locked in place. E280 Feeder off due to host request System is busy. The feeder will be reactivated when the system is no longer busy.
Page 94 Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required E292 Lamp failure Replace the exposure lamps. Recalibrate the scanner/microimager. E293 Host recovery required Contact your system administrator to initiate the required action on the host system. E294 Front calibration warning Perform maintenance procedures for the Document Scanning Array, imaging guides, etc.
Page 95 Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required E504 Display communications error Press Jog to clear all documents from the E505 transport. E506 Press Run and refeed the document(s). E507 E508 E509 E510 E511 E514 E515 E516 E554 COIN-2 communications error Check cable connections. E555 Verify all equipment components are E556...
Page 96 Code Operator Message Displayed Description/Action Required • Turn the side panel switch off. E800 various messages • through Turn the main power switch off. • E899 Wait 5 to 10 seconds. • Turn the main power switch on. • Turn the side panel switch on. If the error repeats, or if additional errors are received, call service.
Page 97: Troubleshooting
7 Troubleshooting Trouble and remedy This chapter outlines some of the problems you may encounter and chart their probable causes and remedies. Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Scanner/microimager does The power cord is not Push the power cord plug into the not power on (status display connected.
Page 98 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Repeated jamming. The transport system baffle Repeat any recent jam clearing or plates and operator-accessible maintenance procedures, making areas are not firmly closed. certain all baffle plates are firmly in place and all operator- accessible areas are properly closed.
Page 99 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Calibration failure. Calibration target was skewed Retry. Adjust feed tray side when feeding. guides. Adjust feed and separator roller gap. Refer to Chapter 2, Getting Started. DSA lamps are dirty or not Check the lamps for proper properly installed.
Page 100: Clearing The Document Path
Clearing the If a document becomes lodged in the scanner/microimager transport document path system, the system stops running and a message appears in the status display. A document can become lodged in the transport system when: • Documents are not fed straight (skewed). •...
Page 101 Follow the steps below to clear the document path : Clearing documents 1. Check each transport area (Areas A through F) for documents lodged in the document path. You only have to remove the jammed document(s). The Jog feature places the rest of the documents in the exit hopper.
Page 102 5. Grasp the roller plate handle. Document Scanning Array Roller Feeder top cover Roller plate handle 6. Tilt the roller plate toward the back of the machine. 7. Remove the roller plate by carefully guiding it between the feeder top cover and the roller, which is located in front of the Document Scanning Array.
Page 103 11. Push the roller cover release lever toward the rear of the machine. Feeder cover (in raised position) Roller cover Roller cover Gap release lever release lever 12. Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine. 13.
Page 104 To clear the imaging guide area (Area B): The imaging guide area 1. Open the right-side access door. Upper lamp housing assembly Upper imaging guide Lower imaging guide 2. Locate and remove the upper imaging guide. IMPORTANT: Use care when handling the imaging guides. Hold the imaging guides by the green handles only.
Page 105 To clear the lower roller assembly area (Area C): The lower roller assembly area 1. Open the top cover. 2. Open the right-side access door. Vertical baffle handle Baffle plate Lower roller assembly 3. Turn the vertical baffle handle latch counterclockwise to unlatch the baffle plate.
Page 106 To clear the vertical transport area (Area D): The vertical transport area 1. Open the top cover. 2. Open the right-side access door. Vertical baffle handle Baffle plate 3. Turn the vertical baffle handle latch clockwise to unlatch the baffle plate.
Page 107 To clear the upper turn area (Area E): The upper turn area 1. Open the top cover. Top cover Baffle plate Upper turn handle 2. Locate and grasp the upper turn handle. 3. Push the upper turn handle down and lower the baffle plate until it stops.
Page 108 To clear the document exit area (Area F): The document exit area 1. Turn off the side panel switch. 2. Open the top cover. Exit handle Exit baffle Static brush Static brush (under housing) 3. Locate and grasp the exit handle. 4.
Page 109 8 Accessories This chapter provides a list of available accessories for the Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner/Microimager 990. Operating instructions for most of these accessories can be found in this chapter. Other accessories are available but do not necessarily require any specific operating instructions.
Page 110 • Super12 Document Printer — provides easy installation and maintenance of print cartridges for 12-character printing of customer- specified information on documents. CAT No. 816 4865 • Workstation Side Console — provides extra work space for the operator when scanning documents. CAT No. 844 2915 The following supplies can be ordered through Parts Services, Supplies 1 (800) 431-7278.
Page 111 TL 2156 Roller Cleaning Pads 4C9069 Paper Path Cleaner 4C9073 United States and Canada Parts and tools are available through Parts Services at Eastman Kodak Company: • Call Parts Services at 1(800) 431-7278, or • Send a facsimile or (716) 724-3051 All other regions Parts and tools are available through Eastman Kodak Company’s Parts...
Page 112 — Evaluate, Display, %Kodak, and %Norm. • provides information on how to evaluate test results. For more detailed information about bar codes, see Kodak publication, Bar Code Made Easy , A-61099. A-61096 June 1999...
Page 113 During installation, the type of bar code used is defined for each mode. Bar code types The Bar Code Reader is capable of reading and decoding three different types of bar codes. • Code 3 of 9 — also known as Code 39, is a widely used code in which 9 bars or spaces comprise the characters, 3 of which are wide.
Page 114 The bar code height must be at least 0.40 in. (9.5 mm) or 25% of the bar code length, whichever is greater. More detailed specifications are provided in Kodak publication, Bar Code Made Easy (A-61099). Before feeding documents containing bar codes, verify the following: Before you begin •...
Page 115 Make sure that Bar Code Reading is enabled before feeding Enabling bar documents. code reading To enable Bar Code Reading at the mode level: • Enter function code F60. Partial Bar Code Reading allows the scanner to read bar codes with a start character (and n characters beyond the start character that can be read) even if no end character is encountered.
Page 116 3=%KODAK — provides a measure of equipment performance by determining the read rate (percentage of bar codes read properly) of Kodak Bar Code Standard Test Documents. Two percentages are calculated each time the test is run; a current percentage and a historical percentage. The historical percentage reflects all tests run, providing information which may be used to track system performance over time.
Page 117 (read rate) during normal document processing. If this occurs, the following steps will assist you in diagnosing the problem: 1. Perform test option 3=%KODAK. This test determines whether or not the reduction in readability is caused by a deficiency in the equipment.
Page 118 Bar Code Evaluation. To use the Evaluate option: 1. Select 1=EVALUATE. Bar Code Type = 1=EVALUATE 2=DISPLAY 3=%KODAK 4=%NORM 2. Select either 1=Transport Off or 2=Transport On. 1=Transport Off 2=Transport On If you select 1=Transport Off, proceed to the next section entitled, “Static bar code evaluation”.
Page 119 Using the Document Scanning Array: To place the bar code under the DSA: 1. Open the front cover. Front cover 2. Locate the Document Scanning Array. 3. Grasp the release handles and tilt the Document Scanning Array toward the back of the scanner/microimager. Release handles Document Scanning Array...
Page 120 4. Fold the bar code document 3 in. (75 mm) from the center of the bar code. 3 in. 75 mm Fold line 5. Place the bar code document under the DSA. Make sure the bar code is face up and aligned above the black read strip which runs across the width of the transport.
Page 121 Using the Imaging Station To place the bar code under the imaging station: 1. Open the right-side access door. Right-side access door 2. Grasp the end of the upper imaging guide and carefully slide the imaging guide out of its track. Upper imaging guide Lower...
Page 122 3. Take a sample bar code document and cut a 0.5 in. (12.5 mm) section out of the bar code. Make sure to leave an extra inch or so on each end of the bar code. Cutting line 0.5 in. 12.5 mm 1 in.
Page 123 Dynamic Bar Code Evaluation allows you to verify the speed of the Bar Dynamic bar code Code Reader and how well your Bar Code Reader is working. This test is evaluation performed with the transport on. Follow the procedures below to perform the Dynamic Bar Code Evaluation test.
Page 124 After the bar code has been placed under the scan head (when using the Evaluating test Static Bar Code Evaluation method) or the bar code document has been results fed into the transport (when using the Dynamic Bar Code Evaluation method), the following message will be displayed: Bar Code Type= Please wait…...
Page 125 Reflectance Fields (Grades A through F) Contrast — a comparison of the darkest element and the lightest element of the bar code. MOD — Modulation. A measure of the consistency of the overall bar code print clarity (all elements), specifically the occurrence of spots (in spaces) and voids (in bars).
Page 126 Table 2 — Common Causes of Low Bar Code Ratings Field Problem Type Cause Dimensional Bar codes not printed according to specifications (refer to Kodak publication Bar Code Made Easy, A-61099). Inaccurate measurements due to: • Ink smearing (improper curing) •...
Page 127 Bar Code Type = 1=EVALUATE 2=DISPLAY 3=%KODAK 4=%NORM 2. Feed at least 100 Kodak test documents. As documents are fed into the transport, the Kodak documents fed value will increment. Kodak documents fed = 100 Current = xx.x% Historical = xx.x%...
Page 128 This test is the same as the option %KODAK option, except actual customer-application documents are used. The option is designed to provide a baseline value as well as the current read rate. A comparison of the two values provides a measure of bar code quality over a period of time.
Page 129 The first time the test is run, the two percentages will be the same. If the Current percentage is significantly lower than the Historical percentage, this indicates any reduction in the overall read rate may be caused by a deficiency in the bar codes being used. Perform the Evaluate option to determine the cause of the test results.
Page 130 NOTE: The check feeder can only be used on a 990S Scanner/Microimager and will not work on the Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner/Microimager 990D without a special alteration. See your Value Added Reseller for more information.
Page 131 To clear a document jam in the check feeder, perform the following Clearing jams in the procedure: check feeder 1. Check the hand-feed throat first for any documents. 2. Remove the feeder top cover by carefully lifting up at the front edge and pulling it toward the front of the unit.
Page 132 Clean the check feeder daily to keep it in good operating condition. Cleaning the check feeder To clean the check feeder: 1. Remove the feeder top cover by carefully lifting up at the front edge and pulling it toward the front of the unit. 2.
Page 133 The check stacker provides efficient stacking of small documents. Using the check stacker During installation, modes are defined for use with specific applications. The check stacker operating mode is defined for each mode. One of two operating modes may be selected: •...
Page 134 Using the Endorser The Kodak Imagelink Endorser automatically imprints endorsements on the back of documents (with a variety of die stamp styles ) as they pass through the transport system. During installation, modes are defined for use with specific applications.
Page 135 Before feeding documents requiring an endorsement, verify the Before you begin following: 1. The correct die drum is installed. 2. A new ink roller is installed (if print quality is not acceptable). 3. The correct date and code number are specified. 4.
Page 136 2. Push down the locking lever. 3. Press down and hold the latch to unlock the Endorser. 4. Rotate the Endorser toward the back of the unit. Latch Endorser Locking lever (Endorser rotates to the right) 5. Press down the drum locking lever located on the left side of the Endorser.
Page 137 7. Remove the rubber die by carefully prying it off. Insert a new rubber die in place of the old one. Ensure that it engages the spring clips at both sides. (If an entire die drum assembly is available to replace the die, this is not necessary.) Spring clip (Pry off at this edge)
Page 138 Feed several blank pages to ensure that the print quality is acceptable. If Changing the ink the endorsements are light or hard to read, you may need to replace the roller ink roller. NOTE: Before replacing the ink roller, place a protective cover over the work surface near your machine.
Page 139 To set the date and code number: Setting the date and code number 1. Open the top cover. 2. Push down the locking lever. Latch Endorser Locking lever (Endorser rotates to the right) 3. Press down on and hold the latch to unlock the Endorser. 4.
Page 140 7. Repeat the two previous steps until all of the fields are set. NOTE: Make sure that all characters on the drum are in line, flat and not off center so the ink will be picked up evenly for a high quality endorsement.
Page 141 Using the Footswitch The Kodak Digital Science Footswitch provides a hands-off method of changing document image levels or performing commonly used function(s). You can change a document image level or perform a function simply by pressing, pressing and holding, or releasing the Footswitch.
Page 142 The Footswitch confirmation tone may be used to signal that action has Enabling the been taken as a result of the Footswitch being pressed or released. confirmation tone • If your machine is configured for no confirmation tones, then no confirmation tones of any kind will be heard in any mode.
Page 143 Footswitch Pressed Action Definition Sustained Level 0 All documents fed into the transport while the Footswitch is pressed and held are assigned Level 0. Sustained Level 1 All documents fed into the transport while the Footswitch is pressed and held are assigned Level 1.
Page 144 Using the Patch Reader The Patch Reader controls document level changes by automatically sensing a predefined patch code and changing the document level accordingly. During installation, modes are defined for use with specific applications. Patch reading may be enabled or disabled for each mode. During installation, the patch type(s) used are defined for each mode.
Page 145 If the patch is not oriented properly, it may be misread, or not read at all. Detailed specifications for creating patch codes are provided in Patch Code Information for Kodak Imagelink Products (A-61599). 8-40 A-61096 June 1999...
Page 146: Before You Begin
Before feeding documents containing patches, verify the following: Before you begin • The Patch Reader is properly positioned. • Patch reading is enabled. • End-fed patch reading is enabled (if desired). • The patch code confirmation tone is enabled (if desired). There are five locations for the Patch Reader.
Page 147 Make sure patch reading is enabled before feeding documents. Enabling patch reading • Patch reading may be enabled or disabled at the mode level using function code F50. If you have enabled patch reading , but do not want to read a patch found on the next document only, perform function code F54.
Page 148 Using the Film Writing Module The Kodak Imagelink Film Writing Module may be used in conjunction with the following products: • Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner/Microimager 990 • Kodak Imagelink Microimager 70 The Film Writing Module allows you to write information on film next to each document image for document identification and tracking.
Page 149 The orientation of the information written on film is also defined at Orientation installation for each mode. The information written may appear in one or any of the following orientations: • Comic • Comic 180 • Cine • Cine 180 The following diagram illustrates each orientation and the appropriate orientation of the documents as they are filmed.
Page 150 The Film Writing Module allows Image Management Code (IMC) IMC information information to be written on film. IMC is used primarily at the beginning of a roll of film to set up search capability, as well as prescribed codes that can be used for accurate retrieval of images on retrieval terminals.
Page 151: Roll Number
Lead End code is written on film after a film leader has been advanced Lead End code and prior to the Preset code. The following information is included in the Lead End code: • Roll number • Mode modifiers • Image offset •...
Page 152 Intervention codes precede other information written on film and are separated from the other information by a slash (/). For example: *I/12.345.678.9012 indicates that the image address was changed. The code is followed by the image address. Postset code Postset code is used for duo-format filming only. The Postset code sets up the retrieval system to search for the image marks of the last image exposed in the B channel.
Page 153 Appendix A Basic Concepts The following information provides the basic concepts associated with scanning documents. Modes The scanner/microimager offers 18 modes that can be defined for a particular application or group of applications. When you select a mode for use with a particular application, you are selecting the format/appearance of the output.
Page 154 The following example illustrates the use of linked modes. • Assume that in Mode 10: − The index format is three-level. − The image address level 3 field length is 3 characters; the image address level 2 field length is 2 characters; the image address level 1 field length is 4 characters.
Page 155 Image addresses An image address is assigned to every document scanned. An image address is composed of four fields, each representing a different document level. An image address has a maximum length of 15 characters; 12 alphanumerics (field A, field B, and field C must be numeric;...
Page 156 An image address may be assigned or changed by pressing the Next Assigning an image key or by entering function code F97. The Next key (or F97) is used address when setting/changing any or all of the image address fields. Function code F92 is used when setting/changing only the fixed field of the image address.
Page 157 NOTE: The plus sign cannot be input as the first character in the fixed field. When the desired alpha character appears in the display, it may be selected for input into the fixed field. To input the desired alpha character, use the left or right arrow key to move the cursor over the desired alpha character and press Enter.
Page 158 Image address The image address may be displayed in the status display, and printed formats on the original documents as they are transported through the system . The format in which the image address appears when displayed, written, or printed is defined during installation for each mode. The written/printed image address may appear in one of three formats: •...
Page 159 When using this scheme, the image address assigned to each Single level indexing document is defined as follows: • Field A (Level 1) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 • Field B (Level 2) is defined as having a field length of 0 •...
Page 160 When using this scheme, the image address assigned to each Two level indexing document is defined as follows: • Field A (Level 1) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 • Field B (Level 2) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 •...
Page 161 When using this scheme, the image address assigned to each Two level offset indexing document is defined as follows: • Field A (Level 1) is defined as having a field length of 0 • Field B (Level 2) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 •...
Page 162 When using this scheme, the image address assigned to each Three level indexing document is defined as follows : • Field A (Level 1) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 • Field B (Level 2) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 •...
Page 163 When using this scheme, the image address assigned to each Three level offset document is defined as follows: indexing • Field A (Level 1) is defined as having a field length of 0 • Field B (Level 2) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 •...
Page 164 Footswitch can change document levels. • You may use the optional Kodak Digital Science Patch Reader accessory; feeding a document containing a particular type of patch can change document levels. If you do not set or change the document level using one of the methods listed, the document level will be set automatically based upon the level rules (i.e., Level 2 is followed by Level 1, etc.) defined...
Page 165 Batching A batch is defined as a specific number of documents of a given level (Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3). Prior to processing, a predefined action may take place. After processing, when the specified number of documents of the given level have been processed, a predefined action will take place.
Page 166: Aec Auto Adjust
When changing from “scanning without filming” (No film mode) to Film No film mode mode, it is important to be sure that the correct film cassette is in the scanner/microimager. Check the film cassette to be sure it is the correct cassette for Filming mode.
Page 167: Stop
• When images are scanned in the No Film mode, all zeros are placed in the roll number section of the image header. • When documents are fed in the No Film mode, and printing is enabled with roll number designated as a print option, a 0 is printed where the roll number would be.
Page 168: A-61096 June
Each film cassette contains a window which displays graphic symbols Cassette display representing film/cassette status conditions. symbols Cassette ID Low battery number Side two symbol symbol Film indicator Full Empty Lower cassette Film supply gauge Cassette ID number — a number assigned by the operator. Film indicator —...
Page 169 A 9-volt battery powers the cassette display. The cassette can be used Operating without a for normal operation without a battery; however, certain cassette battery displays/functions are not available: • The film supply gauge does not appear. • The cassette ID number does not appear. •...
Page 170 Three film modes are available: simplex, duplex, and duo. Film modes Simplex — this format allows one image to be exposed across the film width. A 24:1 ratio is used for this format. Duplex — this format allows front and back images of the same document to be exposed (at the same time) across the film width.
Page 171 The topics in this section apply to document scanning. Scanning considerations Three film modes are available: simplex, duplex, and duo. Image headers Image headers are created when documents are scanned. Each scanned document has an individual image header, containing information such as: •...
Page 172 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Document Imaging Rochester, New York 14650 Kodak, Imagelink, Digital Science and the ds monogram symbol are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Printed on recycled paper. DOCUMENT I M A G I N G A-61096 6/99 © Eastman Kodak Company, 1999...

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