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Contex AB51A Operator's Manual

18"/42" wide format copy scanners
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Operator's Guide
Wide Format
Copy Scanners
with iJET Panel
January 2008
MODELS:
18" - AB51A
42" - KC67E

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Guide MODELS: 18” - AB51A 42” - KC67E Wide Format Copy Scanners with iJET Panel January 2008...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. About This Guide 1.1 Scope 1.2 Identify your scanner model icon 1.3 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 - Overview 2.6 How do I Navigate the iJET Panel Menus?
  • Page 3 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 Set the Scan Mode Set the Scan Mode Parameters – Level or Gamma 6.2.3 Set the Scan-to-File Resolution 6.2.4...

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    Models not listed in the table below are not within the scope of this guide. Model IDs Icon in Guide Applies for scanners… Main Characteristics  18” (A2) wide format AB51A Top fed - Flatbed  copy scanners iJET Panel  Sheet fed - Insertion slot ...

  • Page 5: Web Access Interface Or Ijet Panel

    About This Guide 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 Operator’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) Connect the scanner to the power outlet and turn on the outlet switch (scanner’s back). The scanner runs a self-test and init procedure and after warming up it is ready to scan.

  • 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 (…Copies button) Settings (quick) button - For setting the number of (how many) copies you want output. Press the button to activate option setting. You then change the value each time you again press the 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.

  • 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 to the menu level (top line) so you can resume leafing through the menu option items with the arrow up/down buttons. 8. From the display window shown above to the display window below: The user pressed the arrow down button until the value “Line”...

  • Page 13: Scanner Configuration And Setup Instructions

    Configuration and Setup 3. Scanner Configuration and Setup Instructions Your Copy scanner supports iJET technology for copy and scan-to-file functionality. The iJET panel enables you to set options on the scanner so you can copy straight from the device without a controller-PC and software. Furthermore, your scanner can be connected directly to the LAN enabling it to function with other devices such as printers and PCs that are on the same network.

  • 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 Connection - printer end Connect the other end of the USB interface cable or LAN cable to the large format printer. See the section “Locating the Interface Cable Connector Panel” for detailed instructions for your specific scanner model. Connect scanner power cable At back of the scanner, you will find the scanner-end power cable socket, just below an Outlet switch.
  • Page 16 Configuration and Setup Set localization Preferences Menu On the iJET Panel - Select Menu > Advanced > Options >… to set preferences for language, paper series and media handling (loading). See the section on options for ”Personalizing and localizing the system” for details. Make Printer Setup settings on the scanner You can setup for two printer types –...

  • 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 See the section “Locating the Interface Cable Connector Panel” for instructions regarding your specific scanner model. Connection – network end. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the network or switch. Connect scanner power cable At back of the scanner, you will find the scanner-end power cable socket, just below an Outlet switch.
  • Page 19 Configuration and Setup Perform Preliminary Maintenance – Calibration Some scanner models support calibration from the iJET panel. For other models you will have to use a PC with WIDEsystem and Scanner Maintenance software installed To run scanner maintenance: Menu On the iJET Panel Select Menu >...
  • Page 20 Configuration and Setup On the iJET Panel Select Menu > Advanced > Options > Closed Loop Cal. Press Enter and then use the arrows up/down buttons to reach the right media type and Enter to select. On “Print Sheet” select Enter. The system will print a color patch sheet. Feed the sheet into the scanner On “Scan Sheet”...

  • 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. For scanning to file and saving on 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 newer version. Out-of-date versions of WIDEsystem software may not detect 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.
  • Page 23 Configuration and Setup 3-11 Turn on the Scanner To turn on the scanner - at back of the scanner, plug in the power cable and flip the Outlet Switch to ON. The scanner starts the init and self test sequence. Power outlet and switch is found at the back of the scanner Turn on the PC Make sure the PC connected to the scanner is likewise power-connected to a grounding-type...

  • 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.

  • Page 25: Physical Placement Of The Scanner

    Configuration and Setup 3-13 3.5 Physical Placement of the Scanner Please follow the guidelines below for optimal safety, scanner functionality, and scanning results. Physical placement of the scan station: On Scanners: Your wide format flatbed scanner should be placed on a stabile, level and completely flat (plane) surface such as a sturdy table.
  • Page 26 Configuration and Setup 3-14 3 fixed feet 2 adjustable feet Original position must be all the way up (shortest feet) Physical placement of the scan station: On Scanners: Your wide format scanner should be placed either on the specially designed stand-alone floor stand or on a sturdy table.

  • Page 27: Locating The Interface Cable Connector-Panel

    Configuration and Setup 3-15 You should not place the scanner in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. The scanner is equipped with a three-wire (pin) grounding type plug. This plug will fit only into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you cannot insert the plug into your outlet, contact your electrician to replace the outlet and ensure a grounded power connection.
  • Page 28 Configuration and Setup 3-16 Your scanner’s interface cable connectors are grouped in a cable connector panel. You will need to locate the cable connector panel in order to insert interface cables when setting up the system. You can find your scanner’s cable-connector-panel as follows: On Scanners: The scanner has LAN, USB device (input) and USB host (output) interface connectors grouped in a cable-connector-panel.
  • Page 29 Configuration and Setup 3-17 Remove the scanner’s right side cover Interface connectors (cable-connector-panel) Feed the interface cable through the hole in the back until it emerges in interface area. Interface area is behind the cover...

  • Page 30: Personalizing And Localizing Your System

    Configuration and Setup 3-18 3.7 Personalizing and Localizing Your System The iJET Panel options can be configured to match your local standards regarding the language displayed in the menus, paper size series (preferred standard size systems such as “ARCH” and ISO A) and media handling (original’s loading method).

  • Page 31: Setting The Paper Series Preference

    Configuration and Setup 3-19 3.7.2 Setting the Paper Series Preference Depending on your location and business, you may usually work with a specific standard paper series. This option lets you tell the system which paper series you want displayed when you set the Size (input size) option.

  • Page 32: Setting The Media Handling (Load) Preferences

    Configuration and Setup 3-20 3.7.3 Setting the Media Handling (load) Preferences This option lets you tell the system how you want to load originals into the scanner. On scanners: (not relevant on flatbed models) On the iJET Panel 1. Select the Menu button. Menu 2.

  • Page 33: Setting The Local Time And Date

    Configuration and Setup 3-21 > Load Delay Use arrow down to reach the Load Delay option. Press Enter Load Delay > Use arrows to change the Load Delay value and confirm with Enter 9. Soft Handling: Back-step and use the arrow down to reach the Soft Handling option. Press Enter.
  • Page 34 Configuration and Setup 3-22 2. Use the arrow button up or down until the display window shows Advanced and confirm with the Enter button Enter > Advanced … until the display shows Options and confirm with 3. Use the arrow buttons up or down Enter >...

  • Page 35: Printer Setup On The Scanner

    Configuration and Setup 3-23 3.8 Printer Setup on the Scanner In order to be operated from the iJET Panel, your copy scanner needs to recognize a printer. The setup procedure depends on whether you connect a printer through the USB host (output) port or through a LAN port (either directly or indirectly).
  • Page 36 Configuration and Setup 3-24 Enter Enter to confirm. Interface > Press to reach the IP setting dialog. IP Address Use the arrows to change the IP > xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx values as described above. 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.
  • Page 37 Configuration and Setup 3-25 NOTE: New printer models may become available in the list with new firmware upgrades. 7.3 Custom Setup 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 38: Creating Media Profiles - For Color Printer Setup

    Configuration and Setup 3-26 Repeat steps 4 – 6 with B&W Printer. To reach the B&W Printer option from the previous step: Use the Back button to move back to Color Printer in the menu and then Back to reach the B&W Printer option. arrow down 3.9 Creating Media Profiles –...

  • Page 39: Scanner On Network Setup

    Configuration and Setup 3-27 to move the “>” mark to the current setting so you can change it. Use the Enter 13. Press until you reach the media type (Coated, Semi Glossy, arrow buttons up/down Glossy…) that describes the media in your printer. Press Enter to confirm.
  • Page 40 Configuration and Setup 3-28 3. Use the arrow buttons up or down until the display shows Network Setup and confirm Enter with > Network Setup Enter … Press to confirm Network setup 4. The rest depends on if your network supports DHCP or not. Follow one of the scenarios below: If your network supports DHCP: until the display window shows DHCP Setup and...

  • Page 41: Setup To Share The Scanner (Use From Pcs On The Lan)

    Configuration and Setup 3-29 IP Address Use the arrows to change the IP > xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx values as described above. until the iJET Panel displays Subnet 6. Use the arrow buttons arrow buttons up/down Mask and confirm with . Subnet Mask is a mask used to determine what subnet an IP Enter address belongs to.

  • Page 42: Usability Settings And User Preferences

    Configuration and Setup 3-30 until the display window shows Share Scanner and 4. Use the arrow button up or down to move the “>” marker down in order to change the setting. Enter confirm with Share Scanner Enter Press to confirm Share Scanner setup and >...
  • Page 43 Configuration and Setup 3-31 The example above gives the following settings to be entered in the Timer Menu: Weekday Wake-up Time Sleep Time Monday 07:30 17:00 Tuesday 07:00 23.59 Wednesda 12.00 17.00 Thursday 07:00 17:00 Friday 07:00 17:00 Saturday 00:00 00:00 Sunday 00:00...
  • Page 44 Configuration and Setup 3-32 > Monday … Wake-up Time Sleep Time > 08:00 > 17.00 NOTE: AM or PM must be selected if the AM/PM option was selected under Advanced -> Options -> Time and Date -> Time Format. 6. If you enable the Link Monday to Friday option, setting only for Monday will automatically set all the other weekdays (not the weekend) to the same wake-up and sleep times.

  • Page 45: Setting The Lamp Power Preferences

    Configuration and Setup 3-33 until the display shows Sleep Mode and confirm 4. Use the arrow buttons up or down Enter with > Sleep Mode … until the display shows Sleep and confirm with 5. Use the arrow buttons up or down Enter Sleep >...

  • Page 46: Setting Accuracy Lens Enhancement (Ale)

    Configuration and Setup 3-34 until the display shows Options and confirm with 3. Use the arrow buttons up or down Enter > Options … until the display shows Scanner Setup and confirm 4. Use the arrow buttons up or down Enter with >...
  • Page 47 Configuration and Setup 3-35 interference that will appear as bands in the output. This effect will be amplified if the sharpen filter is also applied with the scan. In these cases it is recommended to disable sharpening, ALE or both. To set the ALE mode: On the iJET Panel 1.

  • Page 48: Viewing Scanner Device Information

    Configuration and Setup 3-36 3.13 Viewing Scanner Device Information 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 49 Configuration and Setup 3-37 The option Hard Disk is for performing simple tasks and gaining information related to the scanner’s internal hard disk. To access the scanner’s internal hard disk: On the iJET Panel 1. Select the Menu button. Menu 2.

  • Page 50: How Do I Load Originals Into The Scanner

    Using the scanner, how do I …? 4. Loading Originals for Copying and Scanning 4.1 How do I Load Originals into the Scanner? On Scanners: To load an original into the scanner: 1. Open the lid backwards. 2. Place your document, face down, on the glass plate. Align the document edges against the alignment guide bar at the scanner’s left side for a straight scan.

  • Page 51: Loading And Scanning Thick Media

    Using the scanner, how do I …? 4. Use arrows down/up to select the load method – Auto Load or Manual Load. Confirm with 5. With Auto Load you can select a delay factor if the document is grabbed too fast. Press arrow right to reach Load Delay and arrow down/up to set a delay factor between 0-1000.
  • Page 52 Using the scanner, how do I …? Paper Forward Paper Reverse ATAC Key Paper Ready Indicator Adjusting the insertion slot for thick media with ATAC: 1. Press the ATAC key on your iJET Panel to set the scanner in ATAC mode. 2.
  • Page 53 Using the scanner, how do I …? 7. Once the thick original is loaded, the scanner will automatically leave the ATAC mode, which means that the Paper Forward and Paper Reverse keys will return to their normal functionality for moving the original forwards and backwards. 8.
  • Page 54 Using the scanner, how do I …? Stitching Offsets – stitching correction when scanning thick media: On scanners: 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 –...
  • Page 55 Using the scanner, how do I …? until the display shows Options and confirm with 3. Use the arrow buttons up or down Enter until the display shows Scanner Setup and confirm 4. Use the arrow buttons up or down Enter with until the display shows Stitch.

  • Page 56: Copy Using The Ijet Panel - The Basic Steps

    Using the scanner, how do I …? 5. How do I Make a Copy? 5.1 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.
  • Page 57 Using the scanner, how do I …? Press the appropriate copy button. B&W  Copy Press the B&W Copy button for B&W copy jobs. Color  Copy Press the Color Copy button for color jobs.

  • Page 58: Main Copy Options - Quick Buttons

    Using the scanner, how do I …? 5.2 Main Copy Options - Quick buttons This section describes the main copy options you can set with the iJET Panel’s quick buttons. The buttons are: Lightness Quality Copies Scale Lightness Quality Copies Scale The buttons Lightness, Copies, Quality and Scale are shortcuts into the iJET Panel Menu system to options you can reach through the Menu button.

  • Page 59: How Do I

    Using the scanner, how do I …? 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.
  • Page 60 Using the scanner, how do I …? 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. You can enlarge or reduce this size in your output copy through the Scale option.
  • Page 61 Using the scanner, how do I …? Copy button until you repeat the steps above to change it. The ”>” marker is on the Menu level. You can continue > Scale % navigating the menu options with the arrow up/down buttons.
  • Page 62 Using the scanner, how do I …? Fast Normal Best Fast Normal Best Quality Or…press the arrow up/down buttons to change the Lightness value. With these you can step both forward and backward in the Fast, Normal, Best quality list. button to accept the selected value.
  • Page 63 Using the scanner, how do I …? 5.2.4 How do I… Set number of Copies? You can tell the system to make multiple copies of the original in the scanner. You can set the system to output between 1 and 50 copies. The default value is 1. To set the copy Copies value: On the iJET Panel –...

  • Page 64: Other Copy Options - Menu Button

    Using the scanner, how do I …? 5.3 Other Copy Options – Menu Button As described in the previous sections, the copy quick buttons Lightness, Scale, Quality and Copies are shortcuts into the options accessible through the Menu button Menu .
  • Page 65 Using the scanner, how do I …? 5-10 To set the copy Original Type for Color:: On the iJET Panel – Menu 1. Press the button to enter the main Menu. 2. The Org. Type-Color option should be the first option to appear. If it is not, use the arrow up/down buttons to move through the Menu options until the display shows Org.
  • Page 66 Using the scanner, how do I …? 5-11 5.3.2 How do I… Set Original Type B&W? The original type setting – Org. Type-BW is your central input parameter for B&W or graytone copying and relates to controlling image capture. The Org. Type-B&W setting tells the system to use specific internal image enhancement processes that are optimal for the original in question.
  • Page 67 Using the scanner, how do I …? 5-12 5.3.3 How do I… apply the Sharpen filter? You can give your copy sharper lines with the Sharpen option. The Sharpen filter identifies edges in the image and intensifies them. You can use the Sharpen option with both Color Copying and B&W Copying and with all original types.
  • Page 68 Using the scanner, how do I …? 5-13 5.3.4 How do I… apply the Background (Backg.) Clean filter? Background clean is used if you have an original with a background that is not as completely white as you would like it. If you want the background to appear pure white in the copy, then you can increase the background clean value.
  • Page 69 Using the scanner, how do I …? 5-14 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 70 Using the scanner, how do I …? 5-15 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 71 Using the scanner, how do I …? 5-16 9. The display will now show “Scan Sheet”. Select Enter to start. The system will scan the color patch sheet and calculate color matching values for future jobs with the current media type.

  • Page 72: How Do I... Reset Copy Defaults?

    Using the scanner, how do I …? 5-17 5.3.7 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 73: The Advanced Option

    Using the scanner, how do I …? 5-18 5.3.8 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 who are configuring the system to match the company’s business.
  • Page 74 Using the scanner, how do I …? 5-19 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 75: How Do I Scan To File

    Using the scanner, how do I …? 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 76: Scan To Local Or Network Pc With The Ijet Panel

    Using the scanner, how do I …? 6.1 Scan to Local or Network PC with the iJET Panel See the section “How do I load originals?” for information 1. Load your original. regarding your specific scanner model. On the iJET Panel –Select the Scan to button. The first of the recognized scan targets (PCs) will be displayed.
  • Page 77 Using the scanner, how do I …? 6. If you want to change the scan-to-file settings - Confirm the scan target with Enter move into the Scan-to-File Menu The first Scan-to-File Menu option Scan Mode will be shown in the display. >...

  • Page 78: Scan-To-File Menu Options – Ijet Panel

    Using the scanner, how do I …? 6.2 Scan-to-File Menu Options – iJET Panel 6.2.1 Enter the iJET Panel Scan-to-File Menu On the iJET Panel – 1. Select the Scan to button Scan to 2. Select the scan target. Network PC named “PC_nrX” set as scan target Scan to PC_nrX Enter...

  • Page 79: Set The Scan Mode

    Using the scanner, how do I …? 6.2.2 Set the Scan Mode On the iJET Panel – 1. 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. Scan to 2.

  • Page 80: Set The Scan Mode Parameters – Level Or Gamma

    Using the scanner, how do I …? 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 Enter 1. When you pressed option text “Scan Mode”..
  • Page 81 Using the scanner, how do I …? 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.
  • Page 82 Using the scanner, how do I …? 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 83 Using the scanner, how do I …? 6.2.6 Set the File Format ( TIFF, JPEG, PDF ) On the iJET Panel – 1. 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 84 Using the scanner, how do I …? 6-10 6.2.7 Set the File Format Quality On the iJET Panel – 1. 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 85 Using the scanner, how do I …? 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 86: 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 87 Web Access Interface To start the web access interface: 1. Make sure that the scanner is connected to the LAN and setup on the network as described in the section “Scanner on Network Setup”. 2. You need to find the scanners IP address in the Scanner Info menu option: On the iJET Panel: Select the Menu button.

  • Page 88: Regular Scanner Maintenance

    Maintenance 8. Maintenance 8.1 Preliminary Maintenance – scanner setup On scanners: When you have setup your new scanner and verified your installation, it is important that you run your first maintenance session before working with the scanner. Shipping and transportation can affect the cameras and it is therefore highly recommended to calibrate.
  • Page 89 Maintenance A clean scan area is vital for optimal results. Cleaning instructions for each scanner type follow below: Caution: do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene or fluids that contain these chemicals. Do not spray liquids directly onto the scanner glass-plate or anywhere else in the scanner. Caution: Before cleaning the scan area, be sure to turn the scanner power off and disconnect the power plug.
  • Page 90 Maintenance Open the scanner lid The glass plate is exposed for cleaning. Cleaning the Scan Area On scanners: Turn the scanner power off and disconnect the power plug. Push down on the two lever buttons found near the insertion slot on each side of the scanning area lid.

  • Page 91: Running The Scanner Maintenance Program

    Maintenance Cover your scanner with the plastic dust cover when not in use. Caution: Make sure the scanner power is OFF when using the scanner dust cover. Push down lever (on both sides) to While holding down the levers, insert fingers in the slot and flip unlock scanning area lid.
  • Page 92 Maintenance 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 93 Maintenance 8.4.3 Running Scanner Maintenance - Steps The steps for running Scanner Maintenance described below are the same regardless of which of the solutions for starting and running the program you use. To run Scanner maintenance Program: On Scanners 1. Make sure that the scanner has been turned on for at least one hour prior to running the maintenance routine.
  • Page 94 Maintenance 5. The program analyses alignment and stitching status of the cameras. If the cameras are unaligned, the program and scanner will automatically make the necessary corrections. 6. After Camera Alignment, the Scanner Maintenance program automatically moves on to Calibration. 7.

  • Page 95: Replacing Scanner Parts

    Maintenance 8.5 Replacing Scanner Parts This section describes how to replace those scanner parts that are liable to wear down over long-term use. Changing parts will renew your scanner and ensure optimal results. 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.
  • Page 96 Maintenance 8.5.1 Replacing the Glass-plate Some scanner models are designed so users can detach the glass-plate from the scanner in order to replace scratched glass-plates with new ones. On other scanner models, such as the flat bed models, a service technician must perform this process. Your scanner monitors usage of the glass platen and will warn you when it is time for a replacement through a message in the iJET Panel display window.
  • Page 97 Maintenance 8-10 Remove the glass-plate: Step 1: Open the lid. Locate the lever’s finger handle on Step 2: Flip back. Lift the lever’s hooks and glass-plate each side. Shown below: Right side finger-handle. free of the scanner. Finger handle Finger handle Hook...
  • Page 98 Maintenance 8-11 8.5.2 Replacing the White-Background A white-background platen can become damaged, worn or discolored after long periods of use and replacement with a fresh white-background-platen is recommended. 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.
  • Page 99 Maintenance 8-12 Replacing the White-background-platen: On Scanners: Turn the scanner power off and disconnect the power plug. 2. Push down on the two lever buttons found near the insertion slot on each side of the scanning area lid. 3. The lid’s locking mechanism should now be disengaged. 4.
  • Page 100 Maintenance 8-13 8.5.3 Replacing the Scanner Lamp-Unit Your scanner comes with a high quality and durable lamp. Even so, its effectiveness will gradually weaken over time. A new lamp-unit can be obtained through your dealer. Your scanner monitors usage of the lamp and will warn you when it is time for a replacement through a message in the iJET Panel display window.
  • Page 101 Maintenance 8-14 11. Insert the lamp-unit all the way so the internal power connections engage with the connections on the lamp-unit. 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. 13.
  • Page 102 Maintenance 8-15 Pull the lamp unit out of the scanner. Lamp Unit power connectors...

  • Page 103: Replacing The Scanner Lamp-Unit

    Maintenance 8-16 Replacing the Scanner Lamp-unit: On Scanners: Turn the scanner power off and disconnect the power plug. 2. The lamp cover is on the top right edge of the scanner. 3. Grasp the cover on each side with both hands and pull back to detach. 4.
  • Page 104 Maintenance 8-17 8.5.4 Replacing the Dust-Filters Fresh dust filters can reduce the amount of time spent on cleaning and calibration. The dust filters protect your scanner’s air-cooling vents. Some scanner models are designed so users can replace the dust filters. On other models, a service technician must perform this process. See your scanner’s model specifications to see if the dust filters are user-replaceable on your scanner.

  • Page 105: Replacing The Dust-Filters

    Maintenance 8-18 Replacing the Dust-filters: On Scanners: Turn the scanner power off and disconnect the power plug. 2. Locate the 2 square-shaped dust filter bins on the underside of the scanner. 3. Pull down on the edge of a dust filter bin to detach it from its frame. 4.

  • Page 106: Locate / Change The Smart Card

    Maintenance 8-19 8.6 Locate / Change the Smart Card Check that the Smart Card is correctly installed (contact side downwards) and corresponds to your scanner model. The scanner will function correctly only with a Smart Card inserted. Be sure that the scanner is turned off when removing/inserting a Smart Card or accessing the Smart Card area.
  • Page 107 Maintenance 8-20 Remove the scanner’s right side cover Smart Card slot above interface connectors...

  • Page 108: Downloading New Firmware

    Maintenance 8-21 8.7 Downloading New Firmware 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 109 Maintenance 8-22 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: 1.

  • Page 110: 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 111: 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 112 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-1 11. Appendix C: iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide to the iJET Panel Wide Format Copy Scanners with iJET Technology...

  • Page 113: About The Quick Reference Guide

    Option path and panel button sequence diagrams – to help you find options and settings.  This Quick Reference Guide covers the following scanners: Model ID: 18” (A2) flatbed wide AB51A format copy scanners with iJET panel Model ID: 42” wide format copy...

  • Page 114: Ijet Panel Buttons Overview

    iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-3 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 115 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-4 first time, this will be the default value. Back Navigation Button: for moving one level up when in a menu or for returning to an option’s current Back (active) setting while in the process of editing the option’s value. Stop Control Button: For turning the scanner ON and OFF in wake-up and sleep modes and for interrupting and terminating a scan or copy job before it is finished.

  • Page 116: Option Description Tables

    iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-5 Option Description Tables 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. The first copy settings option will be displayed.
  • Page 117 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-6 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. The higher Default: 0 not as completely white as the Backg.
  • Page 118 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-7 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 119: Menu Button – Advanced Menu Settings – System Setup Options

    iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-8 Menu Button – Advanced Menu Settings – System Setup Options 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. To reach the Advanced Settings: Press the Menu panel button.
  • Page 120 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-9 Printer Setup -> Command Set,  To set the printer parameters for Command Set - This is the printer’s format Ctrl. Language, Color Printer -> language – choose RTL or PCL3GUI your printer model. Orientation Printer Model...
  • Page 121 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-10 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 122 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-11 Options -> ‘Enter’ to go Load the sheet into the scanner. Press Enter to start scanning the sheet Closed Loop Cal. -> This is step nr. 3 in the Media Scan Sheet Profile creation process. Here you scan the color patch closed loop calibration...
  • Page 123 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-12 Options -> Side Offset Scanning range offsets  Top Offset Scanner Setup-> 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 124 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-13 Service -> ‘Enter’ to go Press Enter to start the printout. Print out all your system’s iJET Print Settings panel settings in order to review them. Scanner Info -> Scanner Name Scanner Info -> ...

  • Page 125: Scan To Button – Scan-To-File Settings

    iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-14 Sleep Mode -> Sleep Sleep Enabled/Disable The option lets you set the This functionality is in addition to the Timer clock function, to enter Sleep Mode automatically scanners ENERGY STAR® Default: Enabled Sleep mode settings after an idle time.
  • Page 126 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-15 Level 0 – 255 setting amount The Level works like a threshold - the lower the (Active if Scan Mode adaptive processing when the value, the more of the background is picked up Scan Mode is B&W Adaptive. Default: 0 B&W during scanning.
  • Page 127 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-16 File Format JPEG, JPEG – If selected you can set a quality  To select the best file format for TIFF, your task. factor from 1 to 100. 70 is default. TIFF – If selected you can set quality to ...

  • Page 128: The Complete Ijet Panel Menu Diagram

    iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-17 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 129 iJET Panel Quick Reference Guide 11-18 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: 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.
  • Page 130 Quick Menu Advanced Menu 0 x0 10 0 "enter" 0x 02 00 0 x0 20 1 0x 02 03 Menu Org. Type-Color Printer Se tup Color Printe r Inte rfa ce >USB >Photo 0 x0 20 2 0 x0 20 5 Photo (ink) B&W Printe r Inte rfa ce...
  • Page 131 Scan to Menu Technician Menu "e nter" 0x 0A00 0 x0 B0 0 0x 0B01 Sca n M ode Scan to Te chnicia n Cont. Self Tes t >Enter to go Enter+Menu Repeat "Scan to" until desired client/destination is displayed 0x 0B02 B&W Thre shold Rep.

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