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Contex FLEX50i User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide iJET Wide Format Scanners MODELS: FLEX50i HD4230i August 2008 Edi ti on...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. About This Guide 1.1 Scope 1.2 Identify your scanner model 1.3 Additional Guide Icons 1.4 Web Access Interface or iJET Panel? 2. Using the iJET Panel 2.1 To make a simple copy 2.2 To perform a simple Scan-to-File 2.3 Operations on the iJET Panel 2.4 Power ON/OFF 2.5 The iJET Panel Buttons –...
  • Page 3 5.3.9 The Advanced option 5-15 5.4 Using Copy Software with the scanner (local or network PC) 5-16 6. How do I Scan to File? 6.1 Scan to Local or Network PC with the iJET Panel 6.2 Scan-to-File Menu Options – iJET Panel 6.2.1 Enter the iJET Panel Scan-to-File Menu 6.2.2...

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    1.2 Identify your scanner model This User’s Guide covers 2 scanner models, although there are individual differences between the FLEX50i, HD4230i models. The 2 model labels: will head topics and functionality descriptions.

  • Page 5: Additional Guide Icons

    About This Guide 1.3 Additional Guide Icons Reference additional Details within this guide – Look for the “Manual” icon  The Manual Icon: marks a reference to another section in this guide where you can find more instructions on a certain function just named. Operation from the panel –...

  • Page 6: Using The Ijet Panel

    The iJET Panel 2. Using the iJET Panel Before setting up your copy/scan configuration, you will need to familiarize yourself with the iJET Panel. A number of setup tasks are performed through the iJET Panel and will require that you know how to navigate the iJET Panel’s menus.

  • Page 7: To Make A Simple Copy

    The iJET Panel 2.1 To make a simple copy The following procedure for making a copy presumes the following:  The scanner and printer(s) are setup correctly as described in this User’s Guide. The Size button option is set to Auto. ...

  • Page 8: Power On/Off

    The iJET Panel 2.4 Power ON/OFF These power on/off instructions apply only after you have setup and configured your system as described in the relevant sections under “Scanner Configuration and setup”. First time during setup (hard power ON) 1. Connect the scanner to the power outlet and turn on the outlet switch (scanner’s back). 2.

  • Page 9: The Ijet Panel Buttons - Overview

    The iJET Panel 2.5 The iJET Panel Buttons – Overview The Menu button Menu Menu button - The Menu button leads to the total range of options for copying and also the Advanced menu with all the system setup and configuration functions. A complete description on how to navigate the menu and select options follows below.
  • Page 10 The iJET Panel button or with the arrow up/down buttons. The Scale button Scale Option button - For setting a value that defines the output size in relation to the input size. For making copies larger or smaller than the original. Press the button to activate option setting. You then change the value to predefined scale ratios each time you again press the button.

  • Page 11: How Do I Navigate The Ijet Panel Menus

    The iJET Panel 2.6 How do I Navigate the iJET Panel Menus? This section explains how you find and set the many options behind the Menu button and the Scan to button. You will learn here how menu options and values are shown in the display window and how you use the control buttons Back, Enter and arrows up/down to reach them for setting and changing their values.
  • Page 12 The iJET Panel From the display window shown above to the display window below: The user pressed the arrow down button until the value “Line” was displayed and then pressed to accept that value as the new setting for the “Org. type B&W” option. The “>” marker moved back to the menu option item Enter level enabling the user to continue navigating the menu with the arrow up/down buttons.

  • Page 13: Scanner Configuration And Setup Instructions

    NOTE: About interface connection cables: Your scanner came with a number of interface cables. Refer to the supplied document: “NOTE ON INTEFACE CABLES” for instructions on which cables to use with your specific configuration. All the configurations described in the following sections can be set up with both models: FLEX50i, HD4230i...

  • Page 14: Connect The Scanner Directly To Printer(S) - Stand Alone Copier

    Configuration and Setup 3.1 Connect the scanner directly to printer(s) - Stand Alone Copier Components: Wide format copy scanner and one or two large format printers. The Scanner is connected directly (no PC or network) to one or two printers. Usage: For copying large format documents.
  • Page 15 Configuration and Setup “Locating the Interface Cable Connector See the section Panel” for further nstructions. Connection tp printer - printer end Connect the other end of the USB interface cable or LAN cable to the large format printer. “Locating the Interface Cable Connector See the section Panel”...
  • Page 16 Configuration and Setup Follow the instructions on your screen. “Running the Scanner Maintenance See the section Program” for detailed instructions. Set localization Preferences Menu On the iJET Panel - Select Menu > Advanced > Options >… to set preferences for language, paper series and media handling (loading).

  • Page 17: Connect The Scanner To Lan - Network Scan/Copy Device

    Configuration and Setup 3.2 Connect the Scanner to LAN – Network Scan/Copy Device Components: Wide format copy scanner and Local network. Peripheral devices such as PCs and printers are setup and active on the network. The scanner will be setup to recognize PCs on the network as scan- to-file targets.
  • Page 18 Configuration and Setup LAN port “Locating the Interface Cable Connector See the section Panel” for instructions regarding your specific scanner model. Connection – network end. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the network or switch. Quick clean for dust Clean your scanner’s surface so dirt and dust are not dragged into the scan area with the original.
  • Page 19 Configuration and Setup Maintenance installed. Left click on the WIDEsystem scanner Icon and select Launch Scanner Maintenance from the menu. Follow the instructions on your screen. ”Running the Scanner Maintenance See the section Program” for detailed instructions. Set localization Preferences Menu On the iJET Panel - Select Menu >...
  • Page 20 Configuration and Setup select. On “Print Sheet” select Enter. The system will print a color patch sheet. Feed the sheet into the scanner On “Scan Sheet” select Enter. The system will scan the color patch sheet and calculate color matching values for future jobs with the current media type. “how do I…...

  • Page 21: Connect The Scanner To A Pc - Scan/Copy Workstation

    Configuration and Setup 3.3 Connect the Scanner to a PC - Scan/Copy workstation Components: Wide format copy scanner and PC. This configuration is for scanning to file and saving on a local PC. If this configuration is to be used for copying purposes, it must include a printer that is either connected directly to the PC (local printer) or the PC can be connected to the network and have access to network printers.
  • Page 22 Configuration and Setup 3-10 your scanner model. Install WIDEsystem Software Click on the option Install WIDEsystem Software from CD main menu or run the setup.exe program directly from the WIDEsystem (ws) folder on the CD-ROM. Follow the installation instructions that appear on your screen. Install Scanner Maintenance Software Click on the option Install Scanner Maintenance Software from CD’s menu.
  • Page 23 Configuration and Setup 3-11 Scanner-end power socket Plug-in in power source Caution: The scanner is equipped with a three-wire (pin) grounding type plug. If you cannot insert the plug into your outlet, contact your electrician to replace the outlet and ensure a grounded power connection.

  • Page 24: Combining Configuration Types For Multiple Functionality

    Configuration and Setup 3-12 3.4 Combining Configuration Types for Multiple Functionality Although they were described separately, the three configurations: Stand alone copier, Scan/ Copy device on a network, Scan/ Copy station on local PC can be combined to provide multiple functionality. For most companies, a combined solution would be recommended to get the most out of the scanner and provide a flexible, multi-purpose device.

  • Page 25: Physical Placement Of The Scanner

    3.5 Physical Placement of the Scanner Please follow the guidelines below for optimal safety, scanner functionality, and scanning results. Physical placement of the scanner: FLEX50i With Scanner: Your wide format flatbed scanner should be placed on a stabile, level and completely flat (plane) surface such as a sturdy table.
  • Page 26 Physical placement of the scanner: FLEX50i, HD4230i Guidelines that apply for both scanners: Slots and openings in the cabinet at the back and bottom are provided for ventilation. This ensures reliable operation of the product and protects it from overheating.

  • Page 27: Locating The Interface Cable Connector-Panel

    You can find your scanner’s cable-connector-panel as follows: Locate the cable-connector-panel FLEX50i On Scanners: The scanner has LAN, USB device (input) and USB host (output) interface connectors grouped in a cable- connector-panel.
  • Page 28 Configuration and Setup 3-16 Remove the interface cover with both hands. The Interface panel: Smart Card USB connection PC USB connection Printer LAN connection Feed the interface cable through the hole in the back… … until it emerges in interface area.

  • Page 29: Personalizing And Localizing Your System

    Web Access Interface through a PC’s browser and some users may prefer this to using the iJET panel menus and buttons. See the section on the “Web Access Interface” for details. 3.7.1 Setting the iJET Panel’s Display Language FLEX50i, HD4230i On scanners: On the iJET Panel Select the Menu button.

  • Page 30: Setting The Paper Series Preference

    This option lets you tell the system which paper series you want displayed when you set the Size (input size) option. You can also tell the system to always display all the paper series’ in the system. FLEX50i, HD4230i On scanners: On the iJET Panel Select the Menu button.
  • Page 31 Configuration and Setup 3-19 until the display shows Media Handling and confirm with Enter Use arrows down/up Your display should look like this (the actual text to the right of the “>” will show the current setting for the option and may be different than the one shown below). Media Handling Menu option item >...

  • Page 32: Setting The Local Time And Date

    Your scanner needs to be set up with the local time and date. The setting is important for many system functions such as file creation and using the scanner Timer for automatic wake-up and sleep (see specific section in this User’s Guide). FLEX50i, HD4230i On scanners: On the iJET Panel Select the Menu button.

  • Page 33: Printer Setup On The Scanner

    IP address. If you connect to the network through the LAN port and want to use a printer on that network, you will have to enter the network printer’s IP address. FLEX50i, HD4230i On scanners: To apply printer setup settings: On the iJET Panel Select the Menu button.
  • Page 34 Configuration and Setup 3-22 You must now set definitions and parameters for the actual Printer Model. Printer Model settings can be set in 3 ways (methods): automatically, by selecting a printer model from a list of predefined printers or through making custom settings manually. To select the Printer Model setup method: Press arrow down to reach and display the Printer Model dialog and then...
  • Page 35 Configuration and Setup 3-23 Printer Model > Custom Setup The Printer Model - Custom Setup option lets you configure a printer manually. This option gives you the freedom to use other printers than those compatible with the Auto Configure method and those that have been tested and are available through the Printer List method.

  • Page 36: Creating Media Profiles - For Color Printer Setup

    Configuration and Setup 3-24 3.9 Creating Media Profiles – For Color Printer Setup You must create a Media Profile for each media type you use with the specific color printer. Otherwise, your color copy output colors will not necessarily match the original’s colors. Optimal quality color results are only obtained if the capture device (scanner) and output device (printer) "see"...

  • Page 37: Scanner On Network Setup

    DHCP which will enable the scanner to extract its network setup information automatically from the network. On other networks, you will have to enter the network ID information manually. FLEX50i, HD4230i On scanners: To apply the scanners network setup settings: On the iJET Panel Select the Menu button.
  • Page 38 Configuration and Setup 3-26 If your network does not support DHCP: Get the values IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address from your network administrator. until the display window shows DHCP Setup and confirm Use the arrow button up or down to move the “>”...

  • Page 39: Setup To Share The Scanner (Use From Pcs On The Lan)

    NOTE: Using a shared scanner from a PC on the network will require scan and copy software plus drivers installed on that PC. The scan/copy software must be compatible with the scanner and shared scanner functionality. See your scan/copy software documentation for details and instructions. FLEX50i, HD4230i On scanners: To enable a scanner for sharing: On the iJET Panel Select the Menu button.

  • Page 40: Usability Settings And User Preferences

    The following options are designed for setting up the scanner optimally to comply with the main types of your scanning tasks, your business workday and your daily routines. 3.12.1 Setting the Timer for Automatic Sleep and Wake-up FLEX50i, HD4230i On scanners: The Timer is for programming your scanner’s internal clock that controls your scanner’s sleep and wake- up schedule.
  • Page 41 Configuration and Setup 3-29 On the iJET Panel Select the Menu button. Menu until the display window shows Advanced and confirm with Use the arrow button up or down the Enter button Enter > Advanced … until the display shows Options and confirm with Enter Use the arrow buttons up or down >...

  • Page 42: Setting The Sleep Mode Preferences

    Configuration and Setup 3-30 3.12.2 Setting the Sleep Mode Preferences FLEX50i, HD4230i On scanners: The Sleep Mode option is for setting the scanner to enter Sleep Mode automatically after a user-defined idle time. This is an Energy Saver feature. This automatic sleep functionality is additional to the Timer clock function described above.

  • Page 43: Setting The Lamp Power Preferences

    Configuration and Setup 3-31 3.12.3 Setting the Lamp Power Preferences FLEX50i On scanners: This option is for the flatbed scanners and lets you determine if you want the lamp to automatically go on only when it is needed for scanning or to stay on permanently (while the scanner is on), also when the scanner is idle.

  • Page 44: Setting Accuracy Lens Enhancement (Ale)

    Configuration and Setup 3-32 3.12.4 Setting Accuracy Lens Enhancement (ALE) FLEX50i, HD4230i On scanners: Accuracy Lens Enhancement Technology (ALE) is a feature in the scanner that electronically maintains precision across any two points of the scan line for meeting strict accuracy requirements. The option should be enabled for scanning tasks that require a high level of precision such as the precise capture of scaled maps and CAD drawings.

  • Page 45: Viewing Scanner Device Information

    Configuration and Setup 3-33 3.12.5 Viewing Scanner Device Information FLEX50i, HD4230i On scanners: This option lets you view information about the scanner device and important configuration values in relation to the network. A number of the options are useful when seeking service. The Scanner Information option is only for viewing values and not for changing them.

  • Page 46: Accessing The Scanner's Internal Hard Disk

    Configuration and Setup 3-34 3.12.6 Accessing the Scanner’s Internal Hard Disk FLEX50i, HD4230i On scanners: Your scanner is equipped with an internal hard disk (storage space) that is used by the scanner for rapid processing. The Web Access Interface (see section in this User’s Guide) enables you to scan to this hard disk and then retrieve the scanned file for further processing on a PC.

  • Page 47: How Do I Load Originals Into The Scanner

    Using the scanner, how do I … Load? 4. Loading Originals for Copying and Scanning 4.1 How do I Load Originals into the Scanner? FLEX50i On Scanners: To load an original into the scanner: Open the lid backwards. Place your document, face down, on the glass plate.
  • Page 48 Using the scanner, how do I … Load? The Paper Ready LED lights green (yellow for thick media) when the original is positioned correctly for a straight scan path. While holding the original in place with one hand, use the other hand to press and hold down the Paper Forward button on the scanner.

  • Page 49: Loading And Scanning Thick Media

    You may need to digitize or copy images printed or pasted on thick media such as cardboard, foamboards, gatorboards etc. FLEX50i On Scanners: Your flatbed scanner can accommodate originals up to 1,5” ( 38 mm,) thick while still allowing you to close the cover.
  • Page 50 Using the scanner, how do I … Load? Press and hold the Paper Forward key (arrow up) key to raise the pressure-platen until there is room to insert the thick original. Insert the thick original evenly for a straight scan path. Press and hold the Paper Reverse (arrow down) key to lower the pressure-platen until the pressure- platen stops on its own.
  • Page 51 Using the scanner, how do I … Load? HD4230i On scanners: (not relevant on flatbed models) About Camera Stitching During scanning, stiff media will often not be pressed completely flat against the scanner’s glass-plate and this can affect the scanner's automatic control of border lines between the cameras – also called “Stitching”.
  • Page 52 Using the scanner, how do I … Load? Stitch Offsets Menu option item > Camera A-B Current setting for option item to reach and set the Use thin originals option or the Use Thick Originals Use arrows down/up option as described above under To Adjust Camera Stitching - step 3. Confirm with enter. Enter Use arrows down/up to reach and set each Camera-pair stitching offset value as described...

  • Page 53: Copy Using The Ijet Panel - The Basic Steps

    Once the scanner is set up and configured to the needs and standards of your business, it becomes as simple to use as a conventional office copy machine. By “setup and configured” we mean that iJET Panel menu options such as original types and paper types are determined and set. FLEX50i, HD4230i On scanners: To make a copy: Load the original into the scanner.

  • Page 54: Main Copy Options - Quick Buttons

    Media Type, Mirror, reset and Advanced. These copy options will be described in the next section “Other Copy Options – Menu Button. NOTE: The panel shown above is one the FLEX50i models. The panel on the HD4230i models contains all the same copy and scan functionality buttons and additionally also contains ATAC and paper-...

  • Page 55: How Do I

    Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? 5.2.1 How do I… Set Copy Lightness? You can change the Lightness value to make the copy lighter or darker and compensate for dull or faded originals. The default Lightness value is set to zero which works well with most documents. Values +1 to +6 will make the copy lighter in relation to the original and values -1 to -3 will make the copy darker in relation to the original.

  • Page 56: How Do I

    Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? 5.2.2 How do I… Set a Scale factor? – Output size In the beginning of this section (How to… make a copy) we described how to set the input size with the Size button.
  • Page 57 Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? 5.2.3 How do I…Set Copy Quality? You can determine the output quality. The best quality will take the longest to output and use the highest amount of ink on inkjets. You may want to use the Fast quality setting for test copies. Yo can set Quality to one of its three options: Fast, Normal, Best.
  • Page 58 Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? button to accept the selected value. The “>” marker will move up to the Menu Enter Press the level indicating that the value is set and you can step on through the menu options if needed. The new Quality value will be applied every time you press the B&W Copy or Color Copy button until you repeat the steps above to change it.

  • Page 59: Other Copy Options - Menu Button

    Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? 5.3 Other Copy Options – Menu Button As described in the previous sections, the copy quick buttons Lightness, Scale, Quality and Copies are Menu shortcuts into the options accessible through the Menu button .

  • Page 60: How Do I

    Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? > Org. Type-Color Photo to move the “>” marker down to indicate you want to change the Org. Type-Color Enter Press value. The “>” marker is down to the value level so you can Org.

  • Page 61: How Do I

    Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? to move through the Menu options until the display shows Org. Use the arrow up/down buttons Type-B&W as shown below. > Org. Type-B&W Photo to move the “>” marker down to indicate you want to change the Org. Type-B&W Enter Press value.
  • Page 62 Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? 5-10 level indicating that the value is set and you can step on through the menu options if needed. The new Sharpen setting will be applied every time you press the Color Copy or the B&W Copy button until you repeat the steps above to change it.
  • Page 63 Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? 5-11 5.3.5 How do I… Set the Media Profile (MediaType)? When making color copies, it is important to tell the system what kind of paper you have in the printer. Already during scanning, your system will optimize processing for optimal color matching in relation to the media type the image will be printed on.

  • Page 64: To Create A New Media Profile

    Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? 5-12 5.3.6 To Create a New Media Profile (The instructions below are repeated from the section – “Creating Media Profiles - Color Printer Setup”): If your system does not already have a Media Profile for the media that matches the media in your printer, then you must create a new Media Profile.

  • Page 65: How Do I

    Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? 5-13 5.3.7 How do I… Mirror the Image? You can mirror the image during capture. The option’s setting will be applied when you press either the Color Copy or B&W Copy button. Color B&W Copy...

  • Page 66: How Do I

    Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? 5-14 5.3.8 How do I… Reset Copy defaults? The Copy default values that came with your system are those that will work well with the most common copy jobs. The Copy default values are those accessed from the Menu button’s top level - Lightness, Sharpen, Scale and etcetera.

  • Page 67: The Advanced Option

    Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? 5-15 5.3.9 The Advanced option The Advanced option The Advanced option leads to submenus containing options related to the scanner device and not to actual copy or scan settings. Most of the Advnaced options are for system administrators configuring system...
  • Page 68 Using the scanner, how do I … Copy? 5-16 5.4 Using Copy Software with the scanner (local or network PC) Your scanner can also be used with compatible copy software from a locally connected or network PC. If the scanner is connected to the LAN, network PCs will be able to “share” the scanner and control it with compatible copy software and use it with network printers.

  • Page 69: How Do I Scan To File

    Using the scanner, how do I … Scan to File? 6. How do I Scan to File? Scan-to-file means that you save the image in a file format on a PC’s hard disk rather than outputting directly to a printer (copy). Scans cannot be saved in the scanner itself. In order to scan and save the image in a file, your system must recognize a PC.

  • Page 70: Scan To Local Or Network Pc With The Ijet Panel

    Using the scanner, how do I … Scan to File? 6.1 Scan to Local or Network PC with the iJET Panel See the section “How do I load originals?” for information regarding your Load your original. specific scanner model. On the iJET Panel –Select the Scan to button. The first of the recognized scan targets (PCs) will be displayed.
  • Page 71 Using the scanner, how do I … Scan to File? > Scan Mode Entry into the Scan-to-File Menu 24-bit Color Press the arrow up/down buttons to move through the options in the Scan-to-File Menu. Press to move the “>” marker down so you can change the current option’s value. Enter Scan Mode , the “>...

  • Page 72: Scan-To-File Menu Options - Ijet Panel

    Using the scanner, how do I … Scan to File? 6.2 Scan-to-File Menu Options – iJET Panel 6.2.1 Enter the iJET Panel Scan-to-File Menu On the iJET Panel – Select the Scan to button Scan to Select the scan target. Network PC named “PC_nrX”...
  • Page 73 Using the scanner, how do I … Scan to File? Scan Mode What it Does / Usage Adjustments B&W Threshold This mode uses thresholds to determine whether a pixel is Level black or white. Use this mode for drawings and line art. You can set the threshold value (Level).

  • Page 74: Set The Scan Mode Parameters – Level Or Gamma

    Using the scanner, how do I … Scan to File? 6.2.3 Set the Scan Mode Parameters – Level or Gamma On the iJET Panel – to accept the Scan Mode, the “>” marker moved back up to the option text Enter When you pressed “Scan Mode”..

  • Page 75: Set The Scan-To-File Resolution

    Using the scanner, how do I … Scan to File? 6.2.4 Set the Scan-to-File Resolution This is where you determine image quality. Note that high resolutions create large files. 300 dpi or more is adequate for printing. Certain maps and CAD drawings with high levels of detail require high resolutions. CAD processing of the image may also require that you select a high resolution.

  • Page 76: Set The Scan-To-File Size (Input Size)

    Using the scanner, how do I … Scan to File? 6.2.5 Set the Scan-to-File Size (input size) This same Scan-to-File Menu option can also be reached by pressing the function Size button. Size The value you set here determines the scan area. Usually this would be the size of the original unless you wish only to input a portion.

  • Page 77: Set The File Format ( Tiff, Jpeg, Pdf )

    Using the scanner, how do I … Scan to File? 6.2.6 Set the File Format ( TIFF, JPEG, PDF ) On the iJET Panel – If you are not already in the Scan-to-File menu, start/enter the menu with the Scan to button as described in the beginning of this section.

  • Page 78: Set The File Format Quality

    Using the scanner, how do I … Scan to File? 6-10 6.2.7 Set the File Format Quality On the iJET Panel – If you are not already in the Scan-to-File menu, and want to change the Quality value for the current file format setting - start/enter the menu with the Scan to button as described in the beginning of this section.
  • Page 79 Using the scanner, how do I … Scan to File? 6-11 6.2.8 Using Scan Software – From Local PC or Network PC The “Scan/Copy station on Local PC” configuration was described in the section on “Setup and Configuration”. Scanning to file with this configuration can take place through scan software installed on the PC.

  • Page 80: Using The Web Access Interface - Setup, Monitor, Scan

    Web Access Interface 7. Using the Web Access Interface – Setup, Monitor, Scan The iJET scanner supports an embedded web server and a file storage area. The embedded web server provides a Web Access Interface that enables users to communicate and control the scanner from a PC on the LAN through the PC’s web browser, thus bypassing special software and OS compatibility issues.
  • Page 81 Web Access Interface To start the web access interface: Make sure that the scanner is connected to the LAN and setup on the network as described in the section “Scanner on Network Setup”. You need to find the scanners IP address in the Scanner Info menu option: On the iJET Panel: Select the Menu button.

  • Page 82: Maintenance

    Maintenance 8. Maintenance 8.1 Preliminary Maintenance – during scanner installation FLEX50i, HD4230i On scanners: After setting up your new scanner and verifying your installation, it is recommended to clean your scanner before working with it. Packaging, shipping and transportation may have left dust particles on the scanner and in the scan area.

  • Page 83: Cleaning The Scan Area

    Caution: Before cleaning the scan area, be sure to turn the scanner power off and disconnect the power plug. Cleaning the Scan Area FLEX50i On scanners: Turn the scanner power off and disconnect the power plug. Open the scan area lid.
  • Page 84 Maintenance Cleaning the Scan Area HD4230i On scanners: Turn the scanner power OFF and disconnect the power plug. Open the scan area lid - Push down on the two lever buttons found near the insertion slot on each side lid. The scanning area lid locking mechanism should now be disengaged.
  • Page 85 Maintenance The scanning area is now exposed for cleaning. Clean the glass with a lint-free cloth and a mild, streak-free, glass cleaner. Apply the cleaner to the cloth and then wipe in the scanner. Dry the glass completely using a separate clean, dry lint-free cloth like the one provided with the maintenance kit.
  • Page 86 Maintenance Scan Area – You need to clean: Upper rollers White Background Platen Lower rollers. Glass Plate. Scanner bed surface. 11. Close the scanning area lid when finished. The locks will reengage. 12. Clean also the scanner bed surface so dirt and dust are not dragged into the scan area with the original.

  • Page 87: Running The Scanner Maintenance Program

    Maintenance 8.4 Running the Scanner Maintenance Program The way you start and run the Scanner Maintenance Program depends on your scanner model and configuration. 8.4.1 Starting Scanner Maintenance from a PC on the LAN If the scanner is connected to the LAN, you must run the Scanner Maintenance program from a PC that recognizes the scanner.

  • Page 88: Running Scanner Maintenance - Steps

    The steps for running Scanner Maintenance described below are the same regardless of which of the configuration solutions you use. To run Scanner maintenance Program: FLEX50i On Scanners: Power on the scanner if not already ON. Insert the Calibration Sheet that came with your scanner. The sheet’s printed side must be inserted face down.

  • Page 89: Replacing Scanner Parts

    Scanner Model Parts that are User-Replaceable HD4230i Glass-plate, White-background-platen, Lamp, Dust filters FLEX50i White-background-platen, Lamp, Dust filters Important Safety Instruction: Before replacing any user-replaceable parts, be sure to turn the scanner power off and disconnect the power plug. NOTE: Regarding RECALIBRATION - glass plate, White background platen, lamp unit replacement: Replacing these parts will change conditions in the scan area.
  • Page 90 Maintenance The scanning area lid locking mechanism should now be disengaged. Place your thumbs in the insertion slot and flip the scanning area lid back to its open position. The glass-plate will be exposed and accessible. On each side of the glass-plate there is a small lever with a round lever-handle on its end. Place a finger under both round lever handles on each side of the scanner (see illustration below).
  • Page 91 Maintenance 8-10 With both arms, pull simultaneously on the left and right levers to flip the glass-plate towards your body so it tilts upwards and is fee from the scan area bed. Lever handle Hook...
  • Page 92 Maintenance 8-11 Each lever is attached to the scanner chassis with a small hook that rests on a round pin. As you hold the glass-plate on both its edges, lift it upwards to detach both lever’s hooks from the pins and thus free the glass-plate from the scanner.

  • Page 93: Replacing The White-Background

    Your scanner monitors usage of parts and will warn you when it is time for a replacement through a message in the iJET Panel display window. FLEX50i On Scanners: Turn the scanner power off and disconnect the power plug.
  • Page 94 Maintenance 8-13 Gently close the lid. Press the lid firmly at all its corners and edges to ensure contact between the lid’s and the white background platen’s Velcro. Make sure your hands are clean. Open the lid and press firmly on the new white background platen corners and edges to make sure the Velcro is properly in contact in all places.
  • Page 95 Maintenance 8-14 The scanning area lid locking mechanism should now be disengaged. Place your thumbs in the insertion slot and flip the scanning area lid back to its open position. On the lid’s left edge, you will find a red strip. This is the white platen cover. Red strip –...
  • Page 96 Maintenance 8-15 Grip the top (flexible) edge of the red strip with your fingers. Remove the red strip to expose the edge of the white-background-platen. Edge of the white-background-platen Grip the edge of the white-background-platen with your fingers and pull to slide it out of the scanner.
  • Page 97 Maintenance 8-16 Reverse the steps to insert your new white-background-platen. Carefully slide in a new white- background-platen while taking care not to bend it. 10. Reattach the red strip. 11. Close the scanning area lid so the locking mechanism reengages. 12.
  • Page 98 Maintenance 8-17...

  • Page 99: Replacing The Scanner Lamp-Unit

    To change the lamp, you have to command the scanner to move the scan-head to the right position so you can pull out the lamp unit and reinsert a new one. Replacing the Scanner Lamp-unit: FLEX50i On Scanners: On the iJET Panel Select the Menu button.
  • Page 100 Maintenance 8-19 Grasp the visible end of the lamp-unit (its power connector casing) 10. Carefully pull the lamp-unit out of the scanner. 11. Reinsert the new lamp-unit. Support the unit with both hands. Take care to insert at the right angle. The round end goes in first and the power connector end last.
  • Page 101 Maintenance 8-20 Close the lamp cover – Slide the cover to the left until it CLICKS shut. The cover must always be closed before turning scanner power ON. 14. Test the replacement by turning power on to see if the lamp lights. The scanner panel will display an error if the lamp is not inserted correctly or if the lamp cover is not completely closed.
  • Page 102 Maintenance 8-21 Replacing the Scanner Lamp-unit: HD4230i On Scanners: Turn the scanner power off and disconnect the power plug. The lamp cover is on the top right side of the scanner. Lamp cover Grasp the cover on each side with both hands and pull back to detach.
  • Page 103 Maintenance 8-22 Lift the cover upwards to free it from the scanner. You must remove the whole lamp-unit. A lamp-unit consists of a lamp mounted in a reflector brace and fixed power connectors. Grasp the edge of the old lamp-unit and carefully pull it out of the scanner.
  • Page 104 Maintenance 8-23 Reinsert the new lamp-unit. Rest the power-connector side on the slider and carefully push the lamp- unit into the scanner. Insert the lamp-unit all the way so the internal power connections engage with the connections on the lamp-unit. Replace the lamp cover on the scanner - fit the bottom notches in the holes and snap the cover shut.
  • Page 105 Maintenance 8-24 11. Reset the part replacement counter that triggers the warning flag – Go to Menu button > Advanced > Options > Service. to reach Reset Lamp Cnt., press Enter Press the arrow down button and use the arrow down to select Yes.

  • Page 106: Replacing The Dust-Filters

    Panel display window. Replacing the Dust-filters: FLEX50i On Scanners: Turn the scanner power off and disconnect the power plug. Locate the square-shaped dust filter bin on the underside of the scanner.
  • Page 107 Maintenance 8-26 Dust Filter to change. Dust Filter Bin Replacing the Dust-filters: HD4230i On Scanners: Turn the scanner power off and disconnect the power plug. Locate the 2 square-shaped dust filter bins on the underside of the scanner. Insert a screw-driver or other sharp tool under one of the bin’s edges to snap it down and detach it from its frame.
  • Page 108 Maintenance 8-27 Dust Filters to change Dust Filter Bins...

  • Page 109: Locate / Insert The Smart Card

    Maintenance 8-28 8.6 Locate / Insert the Smart Card HD4230i On Scanners: Some scanner models are shipped with a Smart Card in separate package or, you may have purchased a smart card for your scanner in order to upgrade it. Follow the instructions below and on the Smart Card packaging for inserting your smart card.
  • Page 110 Maintenance 8-29 Remove the interface cover with both hands. The Interface panel: Smart Card is inserted in its slot above the interface connections...

  • Page 111: Downloading New Firmware

    Maintenance 8-30 8.7 Downloading New Firmware FLEX50i, HD4230i On All Scanners: Like a computer, your scanner employs processors that require software in order to work. This software is called "Firmware”. Firmware is the software that runs inside the scanner. When to use new firmware? Your scanner is shipped with the latest firmware available.
  • Page 112 Maintenance 8-31 How to install new firmware? New firmware is installed by opening a firmware .exe file. The firmware .exe file must first reside on your machine. Select the Save target (or Save Link) option if downloading from the web. To install the firmware file on your scanner: Download/save the firmware .exe file in a folder on your machine.

  • Page 113: Setting The Scanner In Firmware Boot Mode

    Maintenance 8-32 8.7.1 Setting the Scanner in Firmware BOOT Mode You can force the scanner to firmware boot mode. This is useful if an error or power-failure occurred during a firmware update and you need to restart the firmware update process. A scanner will not run correctly after an interrupted firmware update process.

  • Page 114: Appendix A: Important Safety Instructions

    A: Safety Instructions 9. Appendix A: Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later use. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. A. Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface, stand, cart or table. Serious damage can be caused if the unit falls.

  • Page 115: Appendix B: Regulations

    B: Regulations 10-1 10. Appendix B: Regulations FCC Regulations NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 116: Appendix C: Ijet Panel Quick Reference Guide

    iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-2 11. Appendix C: iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide to the iJET Panel Wide Format Copy Scanners with iJET Technology...

  • Page 117: About The Quick Reference Guide

    Option description tables – to guide you on how to use the panel options.  Option path and panel button sequence diagrams – to help you find options and settings.  This Quick Reference Guide covers the following scanners: FLEX50i, Model ID: 18” (A2) flatbed wide AC51A format copy scanners with...

  • Page 118: Ijet Panel Buttons Overview

    iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-4 11.1 iJET Panel Buttons Overview Button Description SIZE OF ORIGINAL – for both Copy and Scan-to-File jobs Settings button - For setting the size of the original. The Size button is used for both copy and scan-to- file operation.
  • Page 119 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-5 for entering the menu functionality for changing an option’s value and for setting/accepting the value Enter once it is selected. Arrow Up/ Down Navigation Button: To move through values for a selected option until the correct value is displayed. The first value displayed in a menu is the always the current (latest selected) value.

  • Page 120: Option Description Tables

    iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-6 11.2 Option Description Tables 11.2.1 Menu Button - Copy Settings This menu entry contains options related to image capture when copying. These are the most common settings when making copies. To reach the Copy Settings: Press the Menu panel button.
  • Page 121 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-7 and intensifies them. You can use the Sharpen option with Default: Off both Color Copying and B&W Copying and with all original types. Backg. Clean 0 to 12 Used for copying originals The setting is a "cutoff" point. Pixels with a with backgrounds that are lightness under the point are affected.
  • Page 122 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-8 Reset Enter to Go To reset to the copy default Press Enter to reset the system to the copy default values that came with your values. system. These will work well with the most common copy Copy settings that return to their default values are: jobs.
  • Page 123 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-9 11.2.2 Menu Button – Advanced Settings – System Setup This menu entry contains options related to the system. Normally you will only make these settings once when setting up and configuring the system. Many of these settings would be performed by the system administrator and not by system users.
  • Page 124 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-10 Printer Setup -> Command Set,  To set the printer parameters for Command Set - This is the printer’s format Color Printer -> Ctrl. Language, language – choose RTL or PCL3GUI your printer model. Orientation Printer Model...
  • Page 125 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-11 Network Setup -> Yes, To set your scanner so it can be This requires that you have setup the scanner to Share Scanner used for scanning from PC be recognized on the network as described in the stations on the network.
  • Page 126 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-12 Options -> ‘Enter’ to go Load the sheet into the scanner. Closed Loop Cal. -> Press Enter to start scanning the sheet This is step nr. 3 in the Media Scan Sheet Profile creation process. Here you scan the color patch closed loop calibration...
  • Page 127 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-13 Options -> Side Offset Scanning range offsets  Scanner Setup-> Top Offset The scanner media offset determines the Bottom Offset Media Offset left, top and bottom points of the scanning range. The media offset is set during (not available 0 –...
  • Page 128 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-14 Scanner Info -> Scanner Info -> Scanner Name  View Information about Scanner Name: IP Address scanner The scanner model name and its ID on the FW Release network Scanner Uptime  IP Address: Serial Number The IP of the scanner on the network Service ID...

  • Page 129: Scan-To Button - Scan-To-File Settings

    iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-15 11.2.3 Scan-to Button – Scan-to-file Settings This menu entry contains options related to image capture when scanning to a file. To reach the Scan-to-file Settings: Repeat presses to the Scan to panel button until the right scan target is displayed. Press Enter to confirm and accept the scan target.
  • Page 130 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-16 Gamma 0.1 - 3.0 For tuning colors when scanning Pixels are intensified according to a gamma curve (Active if Scan Mode to file in the 24-bit Color mode. they are mapped to. A low gamma value smaller Default: 1.0 than 1.0 darkens the output while a high gamma 24–bit Color)

  • Page 131: The Complete Ijet Panel Menu Diagram

    iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-17 11.3 The complete iJET Panel Menu diagram Please be sure to read the section “How do I Navigate the iJET Panel Menus?” in this guide before using the iJET Panel Menu Diagram to reach menu options on the iJET panel. Important Notes: About the complete iJET Panel Menu Diagram: The value displayed first in the actual panel will be the current value.
  • Page 132 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-18 The following diagram shows how two of the options appear in the Complete iJET Panel Menu Diagram. This is followed by a diagram showing how the same two options appear in the actual iJETpanel with an indication of the buttons you need to press to reach and set them.
  • Page 133 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-19 The first 2 Menu button options as they actually look in the iJET panel display window and the buttons you need to press to reach them. Note that there are two menu rows in the display window: 1 Options row 2. Value row. Note that the “>” marker is moved down to the second display row (value row for the option) when you press Enter to indicate that this row is active and values can be changed.

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