A61514 11/8/04 12:48 PM Page 1 i100 Series Scanners EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Document Imaging Rochester, New York 14650 User’s Guide Kodak and Ektamate are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Printed on recycled paper. A-61514 9/2004 ©Eastman Kodak Company, 2004 Printed in U.S.A. CAT No. 126 4951 DOCUMENT IMAGING A-61514 Part No. 9E3718 CAT No.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Scanner features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Paper transport features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Speed/capacity (throughput) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Image quality features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input and output trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Attaching the input tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Attaching the output tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Tray extenders and side guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Adjusting the output tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Before you install and operate your Kodak i100 Series Scanner, take a few minutes to read through this guide. It contains important information about installing, using, and maintaining your scanner. • Kodak i150 Scanner is a desktop simplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder. • Kodak i160 Scanner is a desktop duplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder.
Paper transport features • Automatic and manual feeding • Multifeed detection by document length and/or document thickness • Automatic document feeder (ADF) with operator-assisted “infinite” and single-sheet feeding Speed/capacity (throughput) The following speeds in pages per minute (ppm) are for color, grayscale, and bi-tonal output.
Preparing documents for scanning • A batch of documents to be fed into the scanner must be arranged so that the leading edges of all documents are aligned and centered under the automatic document feeder. This allows the feeder to introduce documents into the scanner one at a time. Documents must be positioned face down for scanning. • Staples and paper clips in documents may damage the scanner. Remove all staples and paper clips before scanning.
Safety information • When placing the scanner, make sure that the electrical power outlet is located within 1.52 metres (5 feet) of the scanner and is easily accessible. CAUTION: The scanner and power supply must only be used indoors in a dry location. • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for information about chemicals used in Kodak products are available on the Kodak web site at www.kodak.com/go/MSDS. Refer to Appendix B, “Supplies and Accessories,” for catalog number information.
Safety and regulatory agency approvals The Kodak i100 Series Scanners conform to applicable national and international product safety and electronic emission regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Kodak i100 Series Scanners Regulatory Agency Approvals Country or Region Safety Approval Safety Mark Australia Canada China Electromagnetic Compatibility AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
EMC statements United States KODAK i150 / i160 Scanner This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Installing the Scanner Site specifications Place the scanner: • in a clean area with temperature and relative humidity typical of an office environment CAUTION: The scanner and power supply must only be used indoors in a dry location. • on a stable, level work surface capable of supporting the following weights: - i150 Scanner: 10.80 kg (23.75 lb.) - i160 Scanner: 12.61 kg (27 lb.) • within 1.
Recommended system configuration To operate the scanner at its optimum speed, the following configuration (or better) is recommended. NOTE: The actual performance of the system depends on the scanning application, choice of scanning parameters, and the host computer configuration. • IBM PC (or compatible) with a Pentium IV 2.
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. 2. Lift up the scanner door release to unlatch and open the scanner door. 3. Remove the foam sheet. 4. Lower the scanner door and press it down firmly until it latches into place.
Rear 8 Output tray 9 Output tray extender 8 9 Side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Output tray extender Output tray IEEE-1394 (FireWire) port Power input Input tray Input tray extender Service LEDs Upper imaging guide access door (i160 Scanner only) 6 1 5 2 3 4 7 8 Side 1 Red indicator 2 Green indicator See the section entitled, “Indicator lights” in the Troubleshooting section for more information regarding these indicators.
Internal 1 2 3 4 5 Separator module Normal force rollers Rear drive roller cover Front drive roller cover Feed module 1 2 3 4 5 A-61514 September 2004 11
Making connections 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. Installing the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) card in the host computer An IEEE-1394 six-pin connector is provided on the rear panel of the scanner for IEEE-1394 (FireWire) connectivity. 1.
Power setup One or more power cords may be supplied with the scanner. Use only the cord required for your power type. Dispose of any unneeded power cords properly. Use only the power supply that was provided with the scanner. CAUTION: The scanner and power supply must only be used indoors in a dry location. IMPORTANT: Do not substitute another power supply model or another manufacturer’s power supply. 1. Press the side labeled “O” on the power switch to make sure that the power is off.
If you are installing the scanner on a computer that is running Windows 2000, the following screen may appear. • Select Yes. Kodak has successfully tested the i100 Series Scanners with Windows 2000. Your scanner is now installed. If you are installing the scanner on a computer that is running Windows XP, the following screen may appear.
1. Select Next. The following screen appears. 2. Select Continue Anyway. Kodak has successfully tested the i100 Series Scanners with Windows XP. The following screen appears. 3. Select Finish. Your scanner is now installed.
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 Attaching the input tray Input tray 1. Locate the input tray slots (large holes) on the scanner. 2. Align the input tray pins with the slots. 3. Press the input tray until it snaps into place.
Adjusting the output tray The adjustable output tray has three possible positions. Lowest position for long documents Middle position for letter or A4 documents Highest position for checks • Set the output tray to the lowest position when you are scanning long documents. • Set the output tray to the middle position when you are scanning letteror A4-size documents. • Set the output tray to the highest position with the first document stop raised when you are scanning checks.
Using the Scanner Starting and stopping scanning Scanning is controlled by software developed for your application. To start and stop scanning, refer to the documentation provided with your software. Automatic feeding To scan a batch of documents, follow the guidelines for size, type, quantity, etc., in the Introduction section. For faster throughput, feed documents into the automatic document feeder (ADF) in landscape orientation (longer side as the leading edge).
Continuous feeding 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. Manual feeding A-61514 September 2004 Follow the guidelines for document size, type, weight, quantity, etc., in the Introduction section.
Damaged documents You can scan torn or fragile documents through the automatic document feeder if they are placed in a protective plastic sleeve. 1. Place the damaged document into a protective sleeve. 2. Position the sleeve face down, folded edge first, and centered in the ADF. 3. Lift the gap release lever, if necessary (this provides more clearance to ease document feeding). Gap release lever 4. Start scanning.
Maintenance Cleaning the scanner The scanner will collect dust and other debris during routine scanning. For optimal scanner performance, follow the detailed cleaning instructions in this section and clean the feed module rollers, separator module rollers, imaging guides, transport area, and paper path at least once per week. Clean the scanner and paper path daily if you are scanning carbonless paper or newsprint. Use only these cleaning materials: Item CAT No.
Cleaning the separator module 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. Release separator module 6. Manually rotate and wipe the separator module rollers with a roller cleaning pad.
7. Inspect the rollers. If the separator roller tires show signs of wear or damage, replace the tires or the separator module. 8. Insert the separator module and align the shaft ends. 9. Press until the separator module clicks into place. 10. Go to the next section to clean the feed module. Cleaning the feed module 1. Push against the raised edge on the left side of the front drive roller cover to the side and pull the cover up and out to remove it.
3. Manually rotate and wipe the feed module rollers with a roller cleaning pad. 4. Inspect the feed module. If the feed module tires show signs of wear or damage, replace the tires or the feed module. 5. Remove any dust or debris from the tray area under the feed module and the front roller cover. 6. Insert the feed module by aligning the pins and pushing it toward the right to fit it into position. 7. Re-install the front drive roller cover. 8.
3. Wipe the upper and lower transport areas with a roller cleaning pad. 4. Dry the transport area with a dry Staticide Wipe. 5. Push against the raised edge on the left side of the rear roller cover and pull the cover up and out to remove it. Rear drive roller cover 6. Remove any dust or debris under the rear drive roller cover. 7. Re-install the rear drive roller cover. 8. Go to the next section to clean the imaging guides.
Cleaning the paper path 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. 4. Adjust the feeder guides to fit, then feed the cleaning sheet (adhesive side up) through the scanner in landscape orientation until all residue is removed from the drive rollers. 5.
Calibrating the scanner A-61514 September 2004 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. Calibration instructions can be found in the Image Processing Guide for Kodak i100 Series Scanners. A copy of this guide (PDF file) can be found on the installation CD.
Troubleshooting Indicator lights There are two indicator lights — one red, one green — on the scanner that provides information about what the scanner is doing. Red indicator Green indicator Green on — scanner is ready to scan Green flashing — scanner is busy Red on — an error condition exists (refer to “Problem solving” in this section for help with some common error conditions) Red and green on — scanner is powering up After you power up the scanner, the red and green indicator lights will illuminate.
Lamps The scanner has a lamp saver feature to prolong lamp life. The lamps shut off after five minutes of scanner idle time. Clearing document jams 1. Remove any documents from the feeder area. 2. Lift up the scanner door release to unlatch the scanner door. 3. Pull up to open the scanner door. 4. Locate the jammed document and remove it. 5. Lower the scanner door and press it down firmly until it latches into place.
System is not responding If the scanner and/or host computer are not responding, perform the following steps. 1. Power down the computer. 2. Power down the scanner. 3. Disconnect the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) cable from the IEEE-1394 port on the back of the scanner. 4. Power up the computer. 5. Power up the scanner. After you power up the scanner, the red and green indicator lights will illuminate. After approximately one minute, both lights go out.
Problem solving Occasionally, you may experience a problem with your scanner. In many cases, you can easily fix the problem yourself. To perform suggested maintenance, refer to the Maintenance section. You may also need to check your scanning application. Problem Possible Solution The scanner will not scan/ feed documents Make sure that: Calibration has failed • the power cord is plugged in and the power is on. • the scanner access door is completely closed.
Problem Possible Solution Image quality is poor or has decreased Make sure that: The lamps shut off too soon The lamps in the i100 Series Scanners will turn off after 5 minutes of no scanner activity. If the lamps are off, but the scanner has not yet gone into sleep mode (default 15 minutes), there will be a delay of about 5 seconds for the lamps to warm up again. • the scanner is clean. Refer to the Maintenance section.
Transporting the scanner If it becomes necessary to transport the scanner after installation, you must repack the scanner using the original packaging materials. If you do not have the original packaging materials, contact your supplier. 1. Power down the computer. 2. Power down the scanner. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the scanner. 4. Disconnect the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) cable from the IEEE-1394 port on the back of the scanner. 5. Place the foam end caps on each end of the scanner. 6.
Appendix A Specifications Scanner Type i150 Scanner: simplex color scanner with automatic document feeder i160 Scanner: duplex color scanner with automatic document feeder Image Capture Resolution 75 dpi to 300 dpi color and bi-tonal ADF Scanning Speed i150 Scanner/i160 Scanner: 40 ppm: 200 dpi landscape A4 31 ppm: 200 dpi portrait letter Scanning Output Bi-tonal, 256-level, 8-bit grayscale, 24-bit color Output Resolution 75 to 600 dpi File Format Output Color: compressed JPEG, uncompressed TIFF
Operating Temperature 15 to 35°C (59-95°F) Humidity 15 to 76% (dry bulb) Power Consumption i150/i160: <9.5W 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.
Appendix B Supplies and Accessories Contact your scanner supplier to order supplies. Item CAT No.
A61514 11/8/04 12:48 PM Page 1 i100 Series Scanners EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Document Imaging Rochester, New York 14650 User’s Guide Kodak and Ektamate are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Printed on recycled paper. A-61514 9/2004 ©Eastman Kodak Company, 2004 CAT No. 126 4951 DOCUMENT IMAGING A-61514 Part No. 9E3718 CAT No.