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  • Page 1 Document Scanner 7520 User’s Guide A-61140 Part No. 1E8149...
  • Page 2 Safety Information for Installation Instructions for the Kodak Digital Scienceä ä ä ä Document Scanner 7520 For the Kodak Digital Science Automatic Document Feeder IMPORTANT: Equipment shall be installed by qualified personnel. WARNING: Dangerous voltage. Disconnect the main power before installation.
  • Page 3 Acoustic Emission Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung – 3, GSGV Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Emissionswert beträgt <70 dB(A). [ Machine Noise Information Ordinance – 3, GSGV – The operator-position noise emission value is <70 dB(A) ]. This equipment was designed for connection to IT Power Systems. ElectroMagnetic Compatibility Statements United States NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A...
  • Page 4 Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most productive document scanners on the market today. Your Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 7520 has a host of timesaving and productivity enhancing features that not only help you get the job done faster, but in more comfort. You should take proper care of your new scanner as described in this manual.

  • Page 5: Scanner Features

    A-61140 January 2000 This manual supports the Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 7520. The Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 7520 is a high-speed, high-resolution rotary production scanner designed for medium- to high- volume digital capture of business documents. The Document Scanner...

  • Page 6: Scanner Options

    Scanner options A two-line, status display which displays image addresses, current application modes and error and operator messages. Full programmability of all 18 application modes with override capability. Audible tones for selected functions such as footswitch, patch reading, etc. English or other language message display.

  • Page 7: Scanner Components

    A-61140 January 2000 The following illustrations and descriptions will help you locate and become familiar with scanner components. Front View — Document Scanner 7520 (shown with semi-automatic feeder) Anti-static brush — minimizes the static build-up on the documents before they are deposited in the exit hopper.
  • Page 8 COIN 2 — not for customer use. SCSI connectors — SCSI connection for the scanner. For European units only: WARNING: Communications between the Scanner 7520 and the host computer including both the SCSI cable (TDK: HF70RH26X29X13) and RS-232 cable (TDK: HF70RH12X15X7.3) must have ferrite cores.

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Delimiter Level III field Scanner Status — displays if the scanner is enabled or disabled. Mode Number — displays the current mode number or name. Fixed field — an alphanumeric field containing fixed information, i.e., the date, application ID, etc.
  • Page 10 Operating keys and indicators Key/Indicator Image buffer status Contrast thumbwheel Numeric keys (0-9) Decimal key F key A-61140 January 2000 Following is an illustration and a description of the operating keys and indicators. Function Front — green indicates the front side image buffer is available for scanning;...
  • Page 11 Momentarily turns on (jogs) the transport system to help clear document jams. Level 3 key Identifies the next document fed into the scanner as a Level 3 document. Level 2 key Identifies the next document fed into the scanner as a Level 2 document.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    8. Adjust the exit hopper side guides and end stop. 9. Select the desired application mode and image level, or the Count Only function. 10. Start the scanner from the host computer. (This step is not necessary for the Count Only function.) 11. Press Run.

  • Page 13: Selecting The Language Display

    Calibrating the scanner The scanner may have been configured at installation to allow use of a second language in the status display. The language 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 14: Preparing Documents For Scanning

    “Clearing the document path” in Chapter 7.) Clean the imaging guides. (Refer to the section entitled “Cleaning the imaging guides” in Chapter 5.) Calibrate the scanner again. If calibration fails again, change the lamps. (Refer to the section entitled, “Replacing the exposure lamps” in Chapter 5.) If you have done all of the above and calibration still fails, contact your service representative.
  • Page 15 (causing an error display). Documents may become skewed during transport; jamming may occur. NOTE: Prior to performing the adjustment procedure, the scanner must be calibrated and enabled. To adjust the feed and separator roller gap: 1.
  • Page 16 A-61140 January 2000 4. Press Run. 5. Select two documents of the same size, texture and thickness, similar to the types of documents you will be scanning. 6. Place one document on top of the other. Hold the documents firmly by their trailing edges.
  • Page 17 Adjusting the separator roller to scan thick documents 13. Enter F04 and disable Counting only. 14. Press Enter. To scan thick documents (card or cover stock), use the gap release lever to increase the gap between the feed roller and separator roller. 1.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Side Guides

    For automatic feeding, raise the feed shelf to the 30 or 40 position. 40° position Before you begin feeding documents into the scanner, adjust the position of the side guides and feed shelf position. Adjust the width of the feed shelf side guides to hold the widest document you will be scanning.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Exit Hopper Side Guides And End Stop

    Adjusting the exit hopper side guides and end stop The exit hopper side guides and end stop must be adjusted so documents are stacked properly. 1. Adjust the exit hopper side guides to hold the widest document you will be scanning. Leave ¼-inch (5 mm) clearance on each side of the document.
  • Page 20 A-61140 January 2000 3. Adjust the height of the exit hopper so the scanned documents naturally fall between the exit hopper side guides and exit hopper end stop. The exit hopper has three height positions: Standard position 10 from standard position 20 from standard position (specifically for use with A4 size, onion skin documents) Standard position...

  • Page 21: Operating The Scanner

    The scanning process consists of the following steps: 1. Prepare the scanner for operation (refer to Chapter 2, Getting Started for more information). 2. Select an application mode for the application.

  • Page 22: Setting Image Levels

    The overrides are temporary, unless it is specified during installation that the mode overrides are to be saved. Detailed information regarding application modes, can be found in Kodak publication, A-61097, Mode Setup Software. Typically, the mode is selected via the host system, using a scanner- unique command.

  • Page 23: Temporary Operating Values

    A-61140 January 2000 Each of the 18 modes programmed at the time of installation contain definitions that affect the output of the scanner. Each mode is programmed to conform to the output requirements of a particular application or group of applications.
  • Page 24 Following are feeder instructions using the semi-automatic feeder. After the scanner has been prepared for operation, the desired mode and any temporary operating values have been defined, you are ready to feed documents into the transport.
  • Page 25 Feeding documents manually A-61140 January 2000 7. As you scan documents, set the image level, as required, and periodically remove documents from the exit hopper. NOTE: When the image buffer is full, the feeder will turn off and the image buffer status light will turn red. There may be a momentary pause in scanning while images are being transferred to the host computer.

  • Page 26: Feeding Thick Documents

    The gap release lever is used to feed thick documents such as card stock or cover stock. The lever is located on the front panel of the scanner next to the gap adjustment knob. (Graphic depicts gap adjustment) To feed thick documents using the gap release lever: 1.
  • Page 27 2. Select a stack of documents that is no more than 1.5 in. (38 mm) thick. Hold the stack with the front sides facing up and the top of the documents facing toward the scanner. Tap the top edge of the stack against a flat surface so the documents are in an even bundle.

  • Page 28: Using Function Codes

    4 Function Codes Using function codes A-61140 January 2000 There are a variety of functions available which may be used to temporarily change operating values, and to obtain system and accessory status information. These functions are listed in the Function Code Summary later in this chapter.

  • Page 29: Table Of Contents

    Function code summary Following is a summary of the functions and their corresponding function code: Application Modes Select Application Mode ... F01 Restore Application Mode... F02 Index/Image Address Level 0 ... F07 Last Image Address ... F08 Status Accessory Status ... F05 Transport System Operation Time...
  • Page 30 Bar Code Reader Bar Code Reader ... F60 Confirmation Tone ... F63 Omit Patch Reading on Next Document ... F64 Bar Code Test ... F65 Document Printers Front and Rear Document Printers ... F40 Front Document Printer ... F41 Rear Document Printer ... F42 Omit Printing on Next Document ...

  • Page 31: Restore Application Mode

    Allows you to count the number of documents entering the scanner without scanning. Enter 1 to turn Counting Only on, or 0 to turn Counting Only off and press Enter. Displays the current status of each accessory installed.

  • Page 32: Transport System Operation Time

    Code Function Code Name Alarm Tone Transport System Operation Time Display Language Measurement System Set Time Set Date Time and Date Display Front and Rear Document Printers On/Off Front Document Printer On/Off Rear Document Printer On/Off Omit Printing on the Next Document Only A-61140 January 2000 Description...
  • Page 33 Code Function Code Name Front Document Printer Vertical Start Print Position Rear Document Printer Vertical Start Print Position Purge Print Heads Patch Reader On/Off Patch Reader Confirmation Tone On/Off Omit Patch Reading on Next Document On/Off Patch Test Bar Code Reader On/Off Bar Code Reader Confirmation Tone Omit Bar Code Reading on...

  • Page 34: Skew Monitor

    Code Function Code Name Length Monitor On/Off Omit Length Monitor on the Next Document Only Skew Monitor Latched Flag On/Off Momentary Flag Footswitch Confirmation Tone A-61140 January 2000 Description Allows you to turn the length monitor on or off. The length monitor checks the length of the documents scanned against the predefined minimum/maximum allowable lengths.

  • Page 35: Cleaning Materials

    Cleaning the paper path (daily) Vacuuming inside the scanner (weekly) Cleaning the cabinet (weekly) For additional maintenance and feeder adjustment information, see Kodak publication A-61603. Feeder and Maintenance Adjustment Procedures. Materials needed to perform all maintenance procedures are: A mild cleaning agent...

  • Page 36: Daily Maintenance Procedures

    Daily maintenance procedures Cleaning the imaging guides Front imaging guide Maintenance procedures that should be performed daily include cleaning the imaging guides, feed and separator rollers and the paper path. To clean the imaging guides, follow the steps below: IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive materials when cleaning the imaging guides.
  • Page 37 A-61140 January 2000 4. Release and remove the rear imaging guide by swinging the guide toward the front of the scanner (to release it from the two magnets), and lifting it from the scanner’s two mounting pins. 5. Clean the surfaces of both the front and rear imaging guides with an antistatic wiper or a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, slightly moistened with water or lens cleaner.
  • Page 38 9. Swing the vertical transport plate closed and rotate the release handle 180 counterclockwise (so the red arrow aligns with the red rectangle) to latch the plate. Red arrow Red rectangle 10. Close the side access door. 11. Release and lower the horizontal transport plate back into its original position.
  • Page 39 Cleaning the feed and separator rollers (semi- automatic feeder) A-61140 January 2000 Clean the feed and separator rollers daily to prevent ink, toner, and dust from collecting on the rollers and preventing documents from separating. 1. Lift open the lower access door. CAUTION: Open and close the doors slowly.
  • Page 40 4. Lift up and latch the horizontal transport plate into its open position. NOTE: If the Patch Reader accessory is installed, it must be removed from the mounting plate in order to lift up the horizontal transport plate. 5. Rotate the feed roller downward and clean with a water-moistened cloth.
  • Page 41 Cleaning the feeder module and separator roller (automatic feeder) A-61140 January 2000 Clean the feeder module and separator roller daily to prevent ink, toner, and dust from collecting on the rollers and preventing documents from separating. To clean the feeder module and separator roller: 1.
  • Page 42 Cleaning the separator roller: 1. Open the front cover. 2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of the machine. 3. Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine, exposing the feeder module and separator roller. 4.
  • Page 43 Cleaning the paper path A-61140 January 2000 NOTE: Before doing the following procedure, clean the machine thoroughly and use the roller cleaning pads to clean the feed and separator rollers — start with a clean machine. Use the Paper Path Cleaning sheet 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 44: Weekly Maintenance Procedures

    5-10 Maintenance procedures that should be performed weekly are vacuuming the inside of the scanner and cleaning the cabinet. Vacuum the inside of the scanner weekly or as required to remove any dust or debris. Vacuuming the horizontal transport area 1.
  • Page 45 5. Vacuum the lower belt module and transport belts. WARNING: Do not make contact with any electrical components when vacuuming inside the scanner. 6. Release and lower the horizontal transport plate back into its original position. 7. Lower the release bar and latch the front scan module into its original position.
  • Page 46 5-12 Vacuuming inside the side access door 1. Turn the power off. 2. Open the side access door. 3. Open the upper access door. 4. Release and open the vertical transport plate by rotating the release handle 180 clockwise. 5. Use a natural bristle cleaning brush to remove debris from inside the transport system.
  • Page 47 8. Close the upper access door and side access doors. Clean the exterior of the scanner, the feed shelf, and exit hopper with a soft cloth. Remove any fingerprints, stains, or stubborn dirt with a cloth dampened with water or a mild cleaning agent.

  • Page 48: Replacement Procedures

    The exposure system consists of two special, long-life fluorescent lamps. The lamps slide in and out of the scanner for easy lamp replacement: Always replace both lamps at the same time. If both lamps are not replaced, exposures may not be acceptable.
  • Page 49 A-61140 January 2000 4. Pull the green rear lamp socket holder out from the scanner frame. Be sure to pull the lamp socket holder straight out along its axis. WARNING: Even though you can always handle the green lamp socket holder, the lamp may be very hot. Do not remove the lamp or the lamp socket holder until the lamp has cooled.
  • Page 50 5-16 7. Carefully insert the green rear lamp sock holder and rear lamp into the scanner frame. Be sure to insert the lamp socket holder straight in along its axis. 8. Connect the rear lamp cable connector to the scanner electrical system.
  • Page 51 Thumbscrew 4. Release and remove the rear imaging guide by swinging the guide toward the front of the scanner (to release it from the two magnets), and lifting it from the scanner’s two mounting pins. Magnets...
  • Page 52 6. Hold the new front imaging guide by the edges and carefully set it back into the scanner by seating the guide’s two green saddle mounts on to the mounting shaft, and rotating the front imaging guide thumbscrew 90 clockwise.
  • Page 53 A-61140 January 2000 7. Swing the vertical transport plate closed and rotate the release handle 180 counterclockwise (so the red arrow aligns with the red rectangle) to latch the plate. Red arrow Red rectangle 8. Close the side access door. 9.

  • Page 54: Replacing The Feeder Module And Separator Roller

    Replacing the feeder module and separator roller 5-20 To replace the feeder module and separator roller, follow the steps below: Replacing the feeder module: 1. Open the front cover. 2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of the machine. 3.
  • Page 55 A-61140 January 2000 Replacing the separator roller: 1. Open the front cover. 2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of the machine. 3. Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine, exposing the feeder module and separator roller. 4.

  • Page 56: Ordering Replacement Parts

    Ordering replacement parts Ordering cleaning materials 5-22 The following consumable parts can be ordered by calling: 1-800-431-7278. Imaging guides Front: Part No. 986448 Rear: Part No. 986449 Exposure lamps: 986472 Automatic Document Feeder Module: CAT No. 123 6066 Automatic Document Feeder Separator Roller: CAT No. 161 4908 The following cleaning materials can be ordered: Paper Path Cleaner: Part No.
  • Page 57 Message Listing. Limited procedures are included in the Operator Message Listing. Full procedures are documented in the following chapters: Chapter 2, Getting Started Chapter 3, Operating the Scanner Chapter 5, Maintenance Chapter 7, Troubleshooting Refer to these chapters as needed.

  • Page 58: Controlled Powerdown Sequence

    2. If necessary, prepare the host and corresponding system components for a scanner power-down, per host system instructions. 3. Turn off the scanner power for at least 5 seconds, then turn the power back on again. 4. If necessary, determine the last image transferred to the host, reset the image address and image level to the correct values, and rescan all documents whose images have not been transferred to the host.

  • Page 59: Operator Message Listing

    Invalid function code entered. Enter a valid function code. There is an invalid front/rear resolution mismatch or a crop length/resolution mismatch. Check the scanner configuration. Tried to scan a document that was shorter or longer than the maximum or minimum length set up for the application mode you are using.

  • Page 60: Patch Reader

    Scanning will automatically continue when the image buffer is clear. No action is required. Wait for the message to clear as the host retrieves images from the scanner. The document interval has become too narrow. Check and adjust the feed and separator roller gap.
  • Page 61 Code Message Displayed E139 Confirm tone - not mach enabled E150 Buffer data transfer to host E151 Buffer data transfer to host E152 Scanning - try again E204 Re-scan - skew monitor err E205 IA Overflow - press Next key E206 SABRE Hardware Error E207...

  • Page 62: Bar Code Reader

    Code Message Displayed E216 Printer hardware error E217 Bar Code hardware error E222 Jam - Feed/Horz Trans Area E223 Jam - Vert/Trans Exit Area E224 Jam or Dble Feed - check trans E225 Jam - check entire transport E226 Front SABRE Stop E227 Rear SABRE Stop E230...
  • Page 63 Next key. Do not scan another T-patch document. A front lamp failure was detected while the front lamp was illuminated. Press Cal to calibrate the scanner. If the error persists, verify the optical path is free of obstructions, clean the imaging guides and replace...
  • Page 64 A front lamp failure was detected during calibration. Press Jog to remove the calibration target. Press Cal and try to calibrate the scanner again. If the error persists, verify the optical path is free of obstructions, clean the imaging guides and replace the front and rear (duplex scanners) lamps.
  • Page 65 Follow the procedures indicated on the display. If the error persists, turn the scanner off and then on again. If error still persists, call Service. Follow the procedures indicated on the display. If the error persists, turn the scanner off and then on again.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    7 Troubleshooting Trouble and remedy chart Trouble Scanner does not power on (status display does not illuminate). Documents not feeding properly. Documents not stacking properly. Image corners are cut off. Image edges appear jagged. A-61140 January 2000 This chapter outlines some of the problems you may encounter and their probable causes and remedies.
  • Page 67 Refer to Chapter 5, “Cleaning the imaging guides”. Perform calibration using instructions provided. Refer to Chapter 2, “Calibrating the scanner”. Check the lamps for proper installation. Check for dirt or debris in the lamp housing. Refer to Chapter 5, “Cleaning the exposure lamp housings”.

  • Page 68: Clearing The Document Path

    Lamps may not be properly installed. If a document becomes lodged in the scanner transport 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 69 Clearing documents Follow the steps below to clear the document path: 1. Check each transport area in turn (Areas A through D) 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 70 The feeder area A-61140 January 2000 To clear the feeder area (Area A): 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Lift up the lower access door. CAUTION: Open and close the doors slowly. 3. Raise the front scan module. 4. Rotate the feed roller cover release lever downward while rotating the feed roller cover up to expose the feed roller and separator roller.
  • Page 71 Horizontal transport plate, lower belt module and lower turn areas To clear the horizontal transport plate, lower belt module and lower turn areas (Area B): 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Lift up the lower access door. CAUTION: Open and close the doors slowly. 3.
  • Page 72 A-61140 January 2000 4. Lift up and latch the horizontal transport plate into its open position. NOTE: If the Patch Reader accessory is installed, the Patch Reader must be removed from the mounting plate in order to lift up the horizontal transport plate. 5.
  • Page 73 Vertical transport plate and imaging guide areas To clear the vertical transport plate and imaging guide areas (Area B): 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Open the side access door. 3. Release and swing open the vertical transport plate by rotating the release handle 180 clockwise.
  • Page 74 A-61140 January 2000 5. Swing the vertical transport plate closed and rotate the release handle 180 counterclockwise (so the red arrow head aligns with the red rectangle) to latch the plate. NOTE: If the vertical transport plate is not completely closed, documents can lodge in the transport system.
  • Page 75 Document exit and upper turn roller areas Removing non-jammed documents 7-10 To clear the document exit and upper turn roller areas (Area D): 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Lift up and open the upper access door. 3. Remove all jammed documents. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the antistatic brush when removing the documents.
  • Page 76 8 Accessories Supplies A-61140 January 2000 This chapter provides a list of available accessories for the Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 7520. 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 77: Parts And Tools

    NOTE: Field Engineers/Specialists are not authorized to order these items; they should be ordered by the customer. Part/Tool 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 to (716) 724-3051...

  • Page 78: Using The Bar Code Reader

    Using the Bar Code Reader A-61140 January 2000 The Kodak Digital Science Bar Code Reader provides a hands-off method of data entry, eliminating the need to manually enter data found on document(s). Bar code image(s) are read, decoded, and converted to a data string of ASCII characters.

  • Page 79: Bar Code Types

    Bar code types Code Type Code 3 of 9 Interleaved 2 of 5 Codabar During installation, the type of bar code used is defined for each mode. The Bar Code Reader is capable of reading and decoding three different types of bar codes. Code 3 of 9 —...

  • Page 80: Before You Begin

    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: Bar code reading is enabled in the current mode.

  • Page 81: Enabling Bar Code Reading

    This confirmation tone may be enabled or disabled by performing function code F62. NOTE: Patch Code Reading must be enabled in the scanner in order to use this feature. A-61140 January 2000...

  • Page 82: Performing A Bar Code Test

    3=Read Rate (3: Rr) — 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 83: Using The Evaluate Option

    Using the Evaluate option Function code F65 options may also be used if there is a decline in bar code readability (read rate) during normal document processing. If this occurs, the following steps will assist you in diagnosing the problem: 1.
  • Page 84 A-61140 January 2000 4. Lift the release bar to raise the front scan module. 5. Lift up and latch the horizontal transport plate into its open position. NOTE: If the Patch Reader accessory is installed, the Patch Reader must be removed from the mounting plate in order to lift up the horizontal transport plate.
  • Page 85 8-10 7. Release and open the vertical transport plate by rotating the release handle 180 clockwise. Front imaging guide Vertical transport plate 8. If the Bar Code Reader is set to read data through the front scan module, remove the front imaging guide. If the Bar Code Reader is set to read data through the rear scan module, remove the rear imaging guide.

  • Page 86: Bar Code Test

    Front image guide (surface facing the rear of the scanner Document and surrounding text Bar code (should face the front of the...
  • Page 87 8-12 11. Replace the imaging guide with the bar code attached to it. NOTE: Refer to Chapter 5, Maintenance for procedures on removing the imaging guides. 12. Swing the vertical transport plate closed and rotate the release handle 180 counterclockwise (so the red arrow aligns with the red rectangle) to latch the transport plate.
  • Page 88 A-61140 January 2000 18. Press Enter. Please Wait will be displayed in the status display. BC Type = Please Wait Up to 10 seconds is required for warming the lamps and processing the data. Within 10 seconds, one of the following messages will appear in the status display.
  • Page 89 Evaluating test results 8-14 Message 3 If the bar code test was successful, the following results will be displayed. Press Enter to access each display. W/N = XX. XX : 1 NEW = .XXXX Press Enter to display the next message: RMIN = XXX% Contrast = .XXX% Press Enter to display the last message:...
  • Page 90 Field Contrast RMIN Narrow Element Width greater than or equal to 0.020 Narrow Element Width less than 0.020 A-61140 January 2000 Table 1 illustrates how the dimensional field values are converted to a pass/fail status and the print clarity field values are converted to letter grades: Table 1 —...
  • Page 91 Table 2 — Common Causes of Low Bar Code Ratings 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) Ink spreading (use of super-absorbent...

  • Page 92: Using The Display Option

    Using the Display option A-61140 January 2000 The Display option allows you to display the decoded value of an individual bar code as it is fed into the transport. To verify that a bar code is decoded properly: 1. Select 2: DP. BC Type = 1: EV 2: DP...
  • Page 93 8-18 Message 3 BC Type = *XXXXXXXXXXXXX This display gives the decoded value of the bar code read (including the *, representing the start character) is greater than 15. To see the remaining value, press Enter until all characters have been displayed.
  • Page 94 A comparison of the two values provides a measure of machine performance over time. When using the Read Rate test option, you can use Kodak Bar Code Standard Test Documents or customer application documents. To use the Read Rate test option: 1.

  • Page 95: Using The Footswitch

    Footswitch Pressed actions A-61140 January 2000 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 commonly used function simply by pressing, pressing and holding, or releasing the Footswitch.
  • Page 96 Footswitch Released actions 8-22 Footswitch Pressed 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 97: Using The Patch Reader

    Using the Patch Reader Patch types A-61140 January 2000 The Kodak Digital Science Patch Reader controls document level changes by automatically sensing a pre-defined patch code and changing the document level accordingly. During installation, modes are defined for use with specific applications.

  • Page 98: Patch Code Placement

    Detailed specifications for creating patch codes are provided in Patch Code Information for Kodak Imagelink Products (A-61599). Patches can be printed or placed on a document using preprinted patch labels. A patch can be placed directly on customer documents or blank documents which are interleaved throughout customer documents.
  • Page 99 Patch Reading function codes A-61140 January 2000 The following function codes can be enabled (or disabled) when using the Patch Reader accessory. Enabling patch reading — make sure patch reading is enabled before feeding documents. Patch reading may be enabled or disabled at the mode level using function code F50.

  • Page 100: Changing The Horizontal Read Position

    Changing the horizontal read position Cleaning the Patch Reader 8-26 The horizontal read position is set by placing the Patch Reader in one of the five reader positions on the mounting plate. NOTE: The five Patch Reader positions are also indicated with a patch mark on the label on the feed tray.

  • Page 101: A-61140 January

    Using the Document Printer Printed information A-61140 January 2000 The Kodak Digital Science Document Printer is capable of printing customer-specified information on customer documents. Front and/or rear printers are available. The information printed by the Document Printer is defined during installation.

  • Page 102: Front And Rear Document Printers

    (not shown) Mounting magnets (not shown) Front Document Printer Cartridge Front and Rear Document Printer Mounting Plate Views Front Document Printer Mounting Plate View from rear of scanner Spring clips Rear Document Printer Cartridge Notched tab Notched gap Mounting holes for...

  • Page 103: Vertical Start Print Position

    Vertical start print position A-61140 January 2000 The vertical start print position is defined at installation and determines how far the printed information will appear from the leading edge of the document. Leading edge (fed into transport first) Trailing edge NOTE: Printing automatically stops ¼-inch (6.3 mm) from the trailing edge of the document, even if the information has not been completely printed.

  • Page 104: Horizontal Print Position

    Horizontal print position 8-30 The horizontal print position of the front Document Printer is manually set in one of 12 positions on the front Document Printer mounting plate. The horizontal print position of the rear Document Printer is manually set in one of 6 positions on the rear Document Printer mounting plate.
  • Page 105 When repositioning the rear Document Printer, be sure that the cable magnet is secure to the rear wall inside the scanner so the printer flat cable does not interfere with the optical path between the rear imaging guide and the rear scan module.

  • Page 106: Print Test

    Function codes Using the Print Test function 8-32 The following function codes are available if the Document Printer has been installed and the current application mode allows you to use it. F40 allows you to enable/disable both the front and rear Document Printers.

  • Page 107: Cleaning The Ink Cartridge

    Cleaning the ink cartridge Front Document Printer A-61140 January 2000 Cleaning and priming the ink cartridge will ensure print quality is maintained. IMPORTANT: Ink deposits or spills can occur if you are not careful during the priming procedure. To check the ink supply in the ink cartridge and/or change the ink cartridge follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 108 8-34 5. Lift and remove the front Document Printer carriage from the front Document Printer mounting plate. 6. Raise the holding bar up from the ink cartridge and carriage. 7. Slide the ink cartridge out of the carriage. 8. Examine the ink cartridge for a deflated bladder. If the bladder appears deflated (out of ink), discard the cartridge, obtain a new cartridge and process with Step 10.
  • Page 109 A-61140 January 2000 10. Prime the ink cartridge by carefully inserting the end of a paper clip into the hole at the end of the ink cartridge and gently pushing in on the bladder. Allow a small amount of ink to escape through the jets. 11.

  • Page 110: Rear Document Printer

    Rear Document Printer 8-36 To check the ink supply in the ink cartridge and/or change the ink cartridge follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the power. 2. Open the upper access door. 3. Note the current position of the rear Document Printer. 4.
  • Page 111 A-61140 January 2000 8. Check for any accumulation of ink on the jets or face of the ink cartridge. Wipe any ink from the jets and face with a clean, dampened lint-free cloth. Jets Ink cartridge face 9. Prime the ink cartridge by carefully inserting the end of a paper clip into the hole at the end of the ink cartridge and gently push in on the bladder.

  • Page 112: Replacing The Ink Cartridge

    Replacing the ink cartridge Replacing the front Document Printer ink cartridge 8-38 Replace the ink cartridge when any of the following conditions occur: The ink bladder appears shrunken or deflated. The printed characters appear light or uneven. Missing characters are evident. The print test function reveals inconsistent character quality.
  • Page 113 A-61140 January 2000 5. Lift and remove the front Document Printer carriage from the front Document Printer mounting plate. 6. Raise the holding bar. 7. Slide the ink cartridge out of the carriage. 8. Discard the cartridge and obtain a new cartridge. 9.
  • Page 114 Replacing the rear Document Printer ink cartridge 8-40 To replace the rear Document Printer ink cartridge: 1. Turn off the power. 2. Open the upper access door. 3. Note the current position of the rear Document Printer. 4. Press the carriage spring clips together to remove the rear Document Printer carriage from the rear Document Printer mounting plate.

  • Page 115: Basic Concepts

    This appendix provides the basic concepts associated with scanning documents. The scanner 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 116: Image Addresses

    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 117 Assigning an image address A-61140 January 2000 An image address may be assigned or changed by pressing the Next key or by entering function code F97. The Next key (or function code F97) is used when setting/changing any or all of the image address fields.
  • Page 118 Using Function Code F92 Function code F92 allows you to set or change the image address fixed field. The number of characters in the image address fixed field is defined during installation for each mode. Using F92, you will not be allowed to enter more than the predefined number of characters.

  • Page 119: Image Address Formats

    Documents are scanned to record the information contained on them in an easily accessible form. An indexing scheme is used to access or retrieve the information recorded and is defined during installation for each mode. The scanner offers the following indexing schemes: Single level Two level Two level offset...

  • Page 120: Single Level Indexing

    Single level indexing When using single level indexing, the image address assigned to each 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 Field C (Level 3) is defined as having a field length of 0 Fixed field may be defined, if desired For example, if you scan a book with 50 pages, the image address has...
  • Page 121 Two level indexing A-61140 January 2000 When using two level indexing, the image address assigned to each 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 Field C (Level 3) is defined as having a field length of 0 Fixed field may be defined, if desired For example, if you scan a book with 2 chapters (Chapter 1 has 40...
  • Page 122 Two level offset indexing When using two level offset indexing, the image address assigned to each 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 Field C (Level 3) is defined as having a field length of 0 Fixed field may be defined, if desired For example, if you scan a book with 2 chapters (Chapter 1 has 40...
  • Page 123 Three level indexing A-61140 January 2000 When using three level indexing, the image address assigned to each 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 Field C (Level 3) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 Fixed field may be defined, if desired For example, if you scan a book with two sections (Section 1 contains 2...
  • Page 124 Three level offset indexing A-10 When using three level offset indexing, the image address assigned to each 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 Field C (Level 3) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 Fixed field may be defined, if desired For example, if you scan a book with two sections (Section 1 contains 2...

  • Page 125: Controlling Document Level Changes

    You may use the optional Kodak Digital Science Footswitch accessory; pressing, pressing and holding, or releasing the 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.

  • Page 126: Special Considerations

    Special considerations Checking the meters A-12 It is useful to check the meters to determine maintenance schedules and the length of time required to complete a job. To view the run time display, enter function code F17. The display shows three meters: Meter A shows the number of motor-on hours Meter B shows the number of transport-on hours Meter C shows the number of AC-on hours...
  • Page 127 A-61140 2/2000 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2000 Printed in U.S.A. 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...

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