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Kodak i250 User Manual

Kodak i250 User Manual

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  • Page 2 i200 Series Scanners User’s Guide A-61167 P/N 3E9296...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) Card in the Host Computer ..11 Installing the Kodak Driver Software ......11...
  • Page 4 Transporting the Scanner ........
  • Page 5 Appendix B Supplies and Accessories ......B-1 Appendix C KODAK i200 Series Imprinter ......C-1 Appendix D KODAK i200 Series Dockable Flatbed .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    It contains important information about installing, using, and maintaining your scanner. • KODAK i250 Scanner is a desktop simplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder. • KODAK i260 Scanner is a desktop duplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder.

  • Page 7: Paper Transport Features

    • Automatic feeder with operator-assisted “infinite” and single-sheet feeding The following speeds in pages per minute (ppm) are for color, grayscale, or bitonal output. Resolution Landscape A4 i250 Scanner i260 Scanner i250 Scanner i260 Scanner 150 dpi 67 ppm 200 dpi 50 ppm...

  • Page 8: Preparing Documents For Scanning

    • When scanning documents in a clear protective sleeve, the input tray guides must be adjusted to accommodate the width of the sleeve. NOTE: Kodak scanners have been tested with a range of documents that represent the broad spectrum of document types found in the most common business applications.

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    • Take sufficient breaks to maintain mental alertness. Supervisors should review their practices and make the compliance with these precautions a part of the job description for the operator of the KODAK i200 Series Scanners and any other mechanical devices. A-61167 September 2002...

  • Page 10: Safety And Regulatory Agency Approvals

    Environmental Information A-61167 September 2002 The KODAK i200 Series Scanners conform to all applicable national and international product safety and electronic emission regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: • Underwriters Laboratories Inc. listing to UL 60950 Third Edition •...

  • Page 11: Emc Statements

    EMC Statements For the United States For Japan For Taiwan For the European Union (EU) Acoustic Emission Power System 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 12: Installing The Scanner

    • within 1.52 metres (5 feet) of an electrical power outlet NOTE: For more information about the scanner specifications, refer to Appendix A, Specifications. Following is the minimum system configuration to run the i250 Scanner or i260 Scanner. NOTE: The actual performance of the system depends on the scanning application, choice of scanning parameters, and the host computer configuration.

  • Page 13: Unpacking The Scanner

    • Calibration target pack NOTE: Save all packing materials for possible future use. It is very important that you register your scanner so Kodak can provide you with the best possible service and support that helps maintain your continuous scanning. Registering your scanner will help us provide you with firmware and hardware updates as they become available.

  • Page 14: Removing The Foam Sheet

    The scanner is packed with a foam sheet inside to protect the rollers during shipping. This foam sheet must be removed before you can begin scanning. 1. Lift the scanner out of the box and place it on a stable, level work surface that is capable of supporting it.

  • Page 15: Rear

    Rear 1 Imprinter access door (for optional imprinter) 2 Imprinter access door handle 3 IEEE-1394 (FireWire) port 4 Power input 5 Output tray 6 Output tray extender Side 1 Output tray extender 2 Output tray 3 Indicator lights 4 Input tray 5 Input tray extender Internal 1 Separator module...

  • Page 16: Making Connections

    A-61167 September 2002 Follow the instructions for installing the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) card and the Kodak driver software before you plug the scanner into the host computer. IMPORTANT: You must install the software on the host computer before you install the scanner.

  • Page 17: Power Setup

    NOTE: The power switch is on the power supply. 2. Attach the power cord for your power type to the power supply. 3. Attach the power supply to the power input on the back of the scanner. 4. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
  • Page 18 A-61167 September 2002 • If you are installing the scanner on a computer that is running Windows 2000, the following screen appears. Select Yes. Kodak has successfully tested the i200 Series Scanners with Windows 2000. Your scanner is now installed.
  • Page 19 Select Continue Anyway. Kodak has successfully tested the i200 Series Scanners with Windows XP. The following screen appears. Select Finish. Your scanner is now installed. A-61167 September 2002...

  • Page 20: Input And Output Trays

    The input and output trays snap into place. They also may be adjusted to fit different document sizes. The input and output trays also may be folded flat up against the scanner to save space when the scanner is not in use. Output tray Document stops 1.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Output Tray

    1. Grasp the tray on each side. 2. Lift up the tray and move it up or down to the desired position. You can move the scanner trays out of the way when the scanner is not in use. 1. Grasp the input tray.

  • Page 22: Using The Scanner

    For faster throughput, feed documents into the automatic document feeder (ADF) in landscape orientation (longer side as the leading edge). IMPORTANT: Staples and paper clips in documents may damage the scanner. Remove all staples and paper clips before scanning. 1. Align the leading edges of the stacked documents.

  • Page 23: Continuous Feeding

    Continuous Feeding Manual Feeding Damaged Documents Continuous feeding allows you to place additional batches of documents in the feeder for “infinite” feeding (with operator assistance). • When only a few documents from one batch remain in the feeder, place the next batch face down on top of those documents.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Use only these cleaning materials: • Kodak Digital Science Roller Cleaning Pads (Catalog No. 853-5981) • Staticide Wipes for KODAK Scanners (Catalog No. 896-5519) • Kodak Digital Science Transport Cleaning Sheets (Catalog No. 169-0783) Use of any other cleaning materials could damage your scanner.
  • Page 25 5. Remove the separator module by pulling it down and lifting it off. 6. Manually rotate and wipe the separator module rollers with a roller cleaning pad. 7. Inspect the rollers. If the rollers show signs of wear or damage, replace the separator module. 8.

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Feed Module

    Cleaning the Feed Module A-61167 September 2002 1. Push against the raised edge on the left side of the front roller cover to the side and pull the cover up and out to remove it. NOTE: You may need to lift the input tray slightly to remove the front roller cover.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Drive Rollers And Transport Area

    Cleaning the Drive Rollers and Transport Area 4. Inspect the feed module. If the tires show signs of wear or damage, replace the feed module. 5. Remove any dust or debris from the tray area under the feed module and the front roller cover.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Imaging Guides

    1. Remove the wrapping from the Transport Cleaning Sheet. 2. Adjust the paper feeder guides to fit the cleaning sheet. 3. Feed the cleaning sheet (adhesive side up) through the scanner in portrait orientation until all residue is removed from the drive rollers.

  • Page 29: Replacing Wear Parts

    6. Insert the new separator module and align the shaft ends. 7. Press until the separator module clicks into place. 8. Lower the scanner door and press it down firmly until it latches into place. Separator module A-61167 September 2002...

  • Page 30: Replacing The Feed Module

    8. Insert a new feed module by aligning the pins and pushing it toward the right to fit it into position. 9. Re-install the front roller cover. 10. Lower the scanner door and press it down firmly until it latches into place. Front roller cover Feed module...

  • Page 31: Calibrating The Scanner

    Calibrating the Scanner Calibration optimizes the optical system in your scanner in order to achieve the best overall quality of scanned images. Frequent calibration is not needed or recommended. NOTE: The screens shown in this section are for the TWAIN driver. Your screens may be different.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    However, the host computer may require a few more seconds to detect the scanner. The scanner has a lamp saver feature to prolong lamp life. The lamps shut off after five minutes of scanner idle time. 1. Remove any documents from the feeder area.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Separator Module Tension

    1. Power down the scanner. 2. Remove any documents from the feeder area. 3. Lift up the scanner door release to unlatch the scanner door. 4. Pull up to open the scanner door. 5. Remove the separator module by pulling it down and lifting it off.

  • Page 34: System Is Not Responding

    However, the host computer may require a few more seconds to detect the scanner. 6. Wait until the scanner light is green and no longer in the power-up mode. 7. Attach the IEEE-1394 cable to the IEEE-1394 port on the back of the scanner.

  • Page 35: Problem Solving

    • for thicker documents, you lift the gap release button during feeding. • you check the feed module and separator module for signs of wear, and You can also power the scanner down and power up again or follow the instructions in “System Is Not Responding” in this section.

  • Page 36: Transporting The Scanner

    • there is enough free space on the hard disk drive. • all other applications are closed. • the scanner has the correct amount of memory installed for the documents You can also try changing the scanning options (compression, etc.) in your scanning software.

  • Page 37: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Scanner Type i250 Scanner: simplex color scanner with automatic document feeder i260 Scanner: duplex color scanner with automatic document feeder Image Capture Resolution 75 dpi to 300 dpi color and bitonal ADF Scanning Speed 50 ppm: 42 ppm:...
  • Page 38 15 to 76% (dry bulb) Environmental Factors Energy Star compliant Feature Power Consumption i250/i260 Running: <156W i250/i260 Energy Star: <12W Heat Load 600 BTU Altitude Up to 2440 m (8000 ft) Acoustic Noise Data was measured in accordance with DIN 45 635, ANSI S12.10-1985, and ISO 7779 in a semi-anechoic chamber.

  • Page 39: Appendix B Supplies And Accessories

    KODAK i200 Series Dockable Flatbed KODAK i200 Series Imprinter KODAK Feeder Consumables Kit for i200 Series Scanners KODAK Printer Ink Blotters for i200 Series Scanners (60) KODAK Printer Ink Cartridge Carrier for i200/i800/3000/4000/ 7000/9000 Series Scanners Kodak Digital Science Transport Cleaning Sheets (50)

  • Page 40: Appendix C Kodak I200 Series Imprinter

    Imprinter Kit A-61167 September 2002 The KODAK i200 Series Imprinter adds imprinting capability to your KODAK i200 Series Scanner. The imprinter prints a date, time, fixed string, and/or sequential number on document backs. Purchase the imprinter separately (Catalog No. 892-7964).

  • Page 41: Installing The Imprinter

    5. Pull up to open the scanner door. 6. Remove the output tray. 7. Lift up the scanner door release again and open the scanner door past the circuit board cover. 8. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws (one front, one back) that hold the circuit board cover in place.

  • Page 42: Attaching The Imprinter Board And Cable

    Attaching the Imprinter Board and Cable A-61167 September 2002 9. Lift up the circuit board cover and remove it. 10. Go to the next section to attach the imprinter board and cable. The imprinter board is first attached to a mounting bracket which is connected to the main control board, then the imprinter cable is plugged in.
  • Page 43 2. Align the three thumbscrews on the imprinter board with the corresponding holes on the circuit board mounting bracket. 3. Loosely attach the imprinter board to the circuit board mounting bracket with the three thumbscrews. 4. Slide the hook near the bottom of the circuit board mounting bracket into the support slot on the main control board.
  • Page 44 A-61167 September 2002 6. Attach and tighten the fourth thumbscrew on top of the circuit board mounting bracket. 7. Make sure that the imprinter board is seated and secure. 8. Tighten the three thumbscrews that connect the imprinter board and the circuit board mounting bracket.
  • Page 45 12. Attach the end of the imprinter cable that has the metal block (ferrite block end) to the connector in the opening on the circuit board cover. 13. Peel off the backing from the first self-stick hook-and-loop pad that is attached to the imprinter cable.
  • Page 46 18. Thread the imprinter cable through the opening and into the imprinter area. 19. Lower the scanner door and press it down firmly until it latches into place. 20. Go to the next section to complete the imprinter installation.

  • Page 47: Completing The Imprinter Installation

    IMPORTANT: An ink cartridge must be in the ink cartridge carrier in order for the imprinter to be recognized. 1. Locate the imprinter access door on the back of the scanner. 2. Slide your fingers under the imprinter access door handle and pull the door toward you.
  • Page 48 NOTE: Detailed information about setting the imprinter position may be found later in this chapter. 11. Replace the imprinter access door. 12. Re-attach the output tray. 13. Go to the next section to install the ink blotter strips in the scanner.

  • Page 49: Installing The Ink Blotter Strips

    6. Press the adhesive side of the blotter strip down firmly into the channel. 7. Repeat Steps 4-6 for the other strip. 8. Lower the scanner door and press it firmly until it snaps into place. Channels A-61167 September 2002...

  • Page 50: Purging An Ink Cartridge

    Purging an Ink Cartridge A-61167 September 2002 One ink cartridge is included with your i200 Series Imprinter. You must purge the ink cartridge before installing it. 1. Remove the ink cartridge from the box and inner packaging. 2. Hold the cartridge and insert a straightened paper clip into the larger hole on the top of the ink cartridge.

  • Page 51: Installing An Ink Cartridge

    You must purge the ink cartridge before installing it (refer to “Purging an Ink Cartridge” in this chapter). 1. Locate the imprinter access door on the back of the scanner. 2. Slide your fingers under the imprinter access door handle and pull the door toward you.

  • Page 52: Setting The Imprinter Position

    There are 14 possible positions for the imprinter. Make sure that the imprinter is in the correct position for your documents. 1. Locate the imprinter access door on the back of the scanner. 2. Slide your fingers under the imprinter access door handle and pull the door toward you.

  • Page 53: Imprinter Maintenance

    Imprinter Maintenance Imprinting Problems Expected Life of Imprinter Components When the Imprinter Is Not in Use Replacing an Ink Cartridge C-14 The ink cartridges, ink blotter strips, and ink cartridge carrier used in the imprinter will need replacing occasionally. If you are having problems imprinting on scanned documents: •...

  • Page 54: Replacing The Ink Blotter Strips

    Replacing the Ink Blotter Strips A-61167 September 2002 Two ink blotter strips in the scanner collect ink overflow. These strips should be replaced as necessary. To order additional ink blotter strips, refer to Appendix B, Supplies and Accessories. NOTE: Improperly aligned blotter strips may cause paper jams.

  • Page 55: Replacing The Ink Cartridge Carrier

    12. Press the adhesive side of the blotter strip down firmly into the channel. 13. Repeat Steps 10-12 for the other strip. 14. Lower the scanner door and press it firmly until it snaps into place. To order ink cartridge carriers, refer to Appendix B, Supplies and Accessories.

  • Page 56: Imprinting Overview

    Furthermore, forms processing applications in all areas can benefit from the use of an imprinter. The KODAK i200 Series Imprinter is unique in that the document print string can be configured to include both literal (static) information (i.e., information that stays the same for each document, such as batch name, scan station, or operator) and dynamic information (i.e., information that may change for each...

  • Page 57: Imprinter Specifications

    Specifications C-18 The resolution of the character fonts is 96 dpi across the width of the scanner. However, the font resolution varies with the direction that the paper is fed into the scanner. This variable allows the creation of an easy-to-read character string.

  • Page 58: Appendix D Kodak I200 Series Dockable Flatbed

    Installing the Dockable Flatbed A-61167 September 2002 The KODAK i200 Series Dockable Flatbed is an A3 flatbed that adds scanning capability for exception documents to your i200 Series Scanner. Purchase the flatbed separately (Catalog No. 130-5390). The KODAK i200 Series Dockable Flatbed kit contains the following items: •...
  • Page 59 6. Push the flatbed against the scanner until the docking latches click into place. 7. Attach the scanner front panel to the mounting posts on the back of the flatbed for storage. You will need to re-attach this panel to the scanner if you remove the flatbed from the scanner.

  • Page 60: Using The Flatbed

    Use the flatbed to scan documents that cannot be scanned using the automatic document feeder (ADF). 1. Raise the input tray and rest it against the scanner, if necessary. 2. Lift the flatbed cover and hold it up. 3. Place the document face down on the glass platen.

  • Page 61: Calibrating The Flatbed

    Calibrating the Flatbed Calibration optimizes the optical system in your scanner in order to achieve the best overall quality of scanned images. Frequent calibration is not needed or recommended. NOTES: You must calibrate the ADF before you can calibrate the flatbed.

  • Page 62: Cleaning The Flatbed

    12. Click OK. The flatbed’s glass platen can collect fingerprints and dust which may lessen the quality of your scans. Use Staticide Wipes for KODAK Scanners (Catalog No. 896-5519) to clean the platen glass. 1. Open the flatbed cover.

  • Page 63: Removing The Dockable Flatbed

    The docking latches disengage from the scanner. 4. Pull the flatbed away from the scanner. 5. Remove the scanner front panel from its storage place on the back of the flatbed. 6. Place the flatbed in its original packaging for storage.
  • Page 64 7. Tuck the flexible cable back into the scanner. Make sure that you do not bend or fold the flexible cable. 8. Align the scanner front panel pins with the slots on the scanner. Slots Pins Press firmly against the right side of the door to latch it.

  • Page 65: Appendix E Installing Optional Memory

    Appendix E Installing Optional Memory A-61167 September 2002 The scanner comes installed with 64 MB of memory. This may be sufficient for your scanning needs. However, up to 256 MB of memory (SODIMM) may be installed in the scanner to accommodate long document scanning or scanning with certain scanner features (e.g., auto-crop at 300 dpi or higher).
  • Page 66 8. Lift up the scanner door release again and open the scanner door past the circuit board cover. 9. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws (one front, one back) that hold the circuit board cover in place.
  • Page 67 14. Secure the circuit board cover with its two screws. NOTE: If you removed the optional imprinter cable from the imprinter board, reinstall the cable now. Refer to Appendix C, KODAK i200 Series Imprinter, for information about the imprinter cable.
  • Page 68 A-61167 9/2002 Cat. No. 850-7543 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2002 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Document Imaging Rochester, New York 14650 www.kodak.com/go/docimaging Kodak, Digital Science and the ds monogram symbol are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

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