Kodak A-61555 User Manual

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1-6 A-61555 May 2010 Contacting Service and SupportTelephone and on-site service by trained Kodak Field Engineer is available as part of the warranty

A-61555 May 2010 6-7Messages ID# Operator MessageInput elevator too full, feed module missing or broken297 • There is too much paper in the input el

6-8 A-61555 May 2010 Messages ID# Operator MessagePaused waiting for host 1, 48 The feeder has stopped and the transport is still running because the

A-61555 May 2010 6-9Messages ID# Operator MessageUDDS calibration failed 333 The UDDS calibration failed. • Be sure you are using the correct ultras

6-10 A-61555 May 2010 Numerical message listingUse the following numeric listing to quickly find an error. Use the previous Message Listing chart for

A-61555 May 2010 6-11Contacting Service Refer to the section entitled, “Contacting Support” in Chapter 1 for phone numbers and detailed information.

6-12 A-61555 May 2010 Problem solving Use the chart below as a guide to check possible solutions to problems you may encounter when using the Kodak i

A-61555 May 2010 6-13Problem Possible SolutionCalibration has failed Make sure that:• you are using the proper calibration target and it is oriented

A-61555 May 2010 A-1Appendix A Accessories and ConsumablesThis appendix provides a description of the accessories and consumables that are available

A-2 A-61555 May 2010 Kodak High Resolution Printer Accessory The Kodak High Resolution Printer Accessory provides higher resolution printing on your

A-61555 May 2010 B-1Appendix B SpecificationsScanner Type/Speedi1840 Scanner: Duplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder including the en

A-61555 May 2010 1-7Safety information Warning labelsMSDS Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available on the Kodak website at: www.kodak.com/go/

Eastman Kodak Company343 State StreetRochester, NY 14650 U.S.A.© Kodak, 2010. All rights reserved. TM: Kodak6J7418ACYANMAGENTA YELLOW BLACKCYAN8.5 x 1

1-8 A-61555 May 2010 Environmental information• The product packaging is recyclable.• Disposal of this equipment may be regulated due to environmenta

A-61555 May 2010 1-9Taiwan WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the

A-61555 May 2010 2-12 Getting StartedScanner components Front view1 Power switch — press the power switch on (I) or off (O) as required.2 Input eleva

2-2 A-61555 May 2010 8 Service K-Number — the number on this sticker is the number you will be asked to provide when placing a call Kodak Service.9 P

A-61555 May 2010 2-318 Storage pocket — provides a convenient and easy-access area for storing calibration targets and documentation.

2-4 A-61555 May 2010 Internal components1 Separation roller — provides smooth document feeding of various sizes and textures one document at a time.2

A-61555 May 2010 2-57 Multi-feed sensors — the scanner has three (ultrasonic) multi-feed detection sensors. These sensors are used to detect if more

A-61555 May 2010 3-1 3 Using the ScannerThis chapter provides the following operational procedures:• Turning on/off the scanner• Starting and stopping

A-61555 May 2010 iContents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1New feat

3-2 A-61555 May 2010 After you power up the scanner, the following screen will be displayed.When the scanner completes the power-up sequence, the Idl

A-61555 May 2010 3-3Turning the scanner off• Press the power switch on the left-side of the scanner to the off (O) position.NOTES:• You do not need to

3-4 A-61555 May 2010 Feeder Capacity: The input elevator can hold up to 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb.) paper. Before you begin scanning documents, ma

A-61555 May 2010 3-5Adjusting the input elevatorAdjusting the side guides 1. Place the documents in the input elevator.2. Adjust the side guides to fi

3-6 A-61555 May 2010 Adjusting the height of the input elevatorThe input elevator can be set to accommodate stacks of 25-, 100-, 250- or 500-document

A-61555 May 2010 3-7Installing the document extender• Insert the ends of the document extender into the holes on the input elevator and lower the exte

3-8 A-61555 May 2010 Adjusting the output tray for document lengths up to 43.2 cm (17 in.)Adjusting for document length involves selecting an output

A-61555 May 2010 3-9Adjusting the end stop Adjust the output tray end stop to slightly longer than the longest document being fed.Adjusting the angle

3-10 A-61555 May 2010 2. Swing the height adjustment wire out from underneath the output tray and insert it into one of the grooves on the printer ac

A-61555 May 2010 3-11The exit deflector The exit deflector aids in document stacking. When feeding light-weight documents, it is suggested that the ex

ii A-61555 May 2010Adjusting the height of the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14Feeding documents using multi-fee

3-12 A-61555 May 2010 Adjusting the output tray for documents from 43.2 cm (17 in.) to 101.6 cm (40 in.)Documents longer than 17 inches require a doc

A-61555 May 2010 3-13Adjusting the short document tray1. Remove the end stop on the output tray.2. Slide the short document tray on the rail of the ou

3-14 A-61555 May 2010 Adjusting the height of the scannerThe workspace table can be raised approximately 25.4 cm (10 in.) from its lowest position fo

A-61555 May 2010 3-15Feeding documents using multi-feed detectionThe scanner has three multi-feed detection sensors that can be independently enabled

3-16 A-61555 May 2010 Continuous feeding Continuous feeding can be used when you want to continuously scan small stacks of documents (less than 25) w

A-61555 May 2010 3-17Feeding documents that require special handlingThe gap release button allows you to manually adjust the space between the feed mo

3-18 A-61555 May 2010 Using the operator control panel touchscreen There are a variety of functions that can be accessed by using the operator contro

A-61555 May 2010 3-19In addition from Idle mode, you can setup or change scanner configuration settings, and enable or disable imaging addressing by u

3-20 A-61555 May 2010 Changing the alarm volume The Volume screen allows you to adjust the volume of the alarm from a Very High volume (loudest) to a

A-61555 May 2010 3-21Selecting the tone You can select the tone you want the scanner to make when a particular scanner condition is encountered such a

A-61555 May 2010 iii5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1Cleaning freque

3-22 A-61555 May 2010 Selecting a language The Kodak i1800 Series Scanners support several languages. Select the language you want the information on

A-61555 May 2010 3-23Enabling/disabling image addressing An image address is a unique identifier assigned to each individual document and may contain

3-24 A-61555 May 2010 If you change the status of the image address, the following message will be displayed.3. Touch Yes to change the image address

A-61555 May 2010 3-25Calibrating the scanner The Kodak i1800 Series Scanners allow you to perform an Image calibration (black-and-white, color, graysc

3-26 A-61555 May 2010 UDDS CalibrationUDDS calibration is used to calibrate the ultrasonic document detection system for multi-feeds. UDDS calibratio

A-61555 May 2010 3-27Printer units The Printer Units option is used to select the unit of measurement used in the Print Offset option. Select either E

3-28 A-61555 May 2010 Fragile Feed mode The Fragile Feed Mode option allows documents to be transported through the scanner at a slower pace when sca

A-61555 May 2010 3-29Idle screen The Idle screen provides a status bar, function list, scroll arrows and the Settings button. When image addressing is

3-30 A-61555 May 2010 Image Address information• Level buttons — when image addressing is enabled, the three image address level buttons will be disp

A-61555 May 2010 3-31Accessing scanner informationThis screen provides information about your scanner. If you are using image addressing, the last ima

A-61555 May 2010 1-11 IntroductionThis User’s Guide provides information and procedures for the Kodak i1800 Series Scanners. Chapter 1, Introduction

3-32 A-61555 May 2010 Count only mode You may want to count the number of documents entering the scanner without actually scanning them.1. Touch Coun

A-61555 May 2010 3-33Performing a Print test The print test checks to be sure the ink jets in the Enhanced Printer are working properly.1. Touch Print

3-34 A-61555 May 2010 Enabling the scanner In order to scan documents, the scanner must be enabled. This is done using the capture application softwa

A-61555 May 2010 3-35Changing the print offset The Print Offset function allows you to temporarily move the print location on a document (e.g., if you

3-36 A-61555 May 2010 2. Select Print Offset. The following screen will be displayed.3. Use the up and down arrows to increment or decrement the prin

A-61555 May 2010 3-37Clearing the paper path The Clear Path option is displayed when the scanner is enabled or idle, but not when scanning. When this

3-38 A-61555 May 2010 Performing a Patch test Use the Patch test to verify that the Patch Readers are operational and that your patches are being rea

A-61555 May 2010 3-39Scanning After enabling the scanner, depending on how your scanner is configured, your scanner will automatically start scanning,

3-40 A-61555 May 2010 Changing image address levels Image address levels may be changed from the screen if image addressing is enabled and/or scannin

A-61555 May 2010 3-41Manually pausing and resuming the scannerYou can manually pause and resume the scanner while scanning documents.• Touch Pause on

1-2 A-61555 May 2010 New features These features are for Kodak i1800 Series Scanners, Firmware Version 2.1.1 (or higher).• Fast elevator — the elevat

3-42 A-61555 May 2010 Power Saver mode The Kodak i1800 Series Scanners are configured from the factory to go into Power Saver mode after 15 minutes o

A-61555 May 2010 4-14 The Enhanced Printer and Patch ReadersThis chapter provides instructions for using the Enhanced Printer and Patch Readers. The

4-2 A-61555 May 2010 Printer specificationsCharacteristic DescriptionMaximum lines 1 Maximum characters 40Print locations (horizontal) 13 front, 8 re

A-61555 May 2010 4-3Changing print positionsThe horizontal print position can be changed manually. You can change the front or rear print position.Ch

4-4 A-61555 May 2010 3. The printer carrier slides easily along the rail. There is a small arrow on the green printer carrier. Slide the printer carr

A-61555 May 2010 4-5Moving the printer carrier and cable from the front to the rear or vice versaThe scanner comes with the printer carrier and ribbo

4-6 A-61555 May 2010 Moving the printer carrier and cable from rear position to the front positionNOTE: Remove the ink cartridge before you begin. Se

A-61555 May 2010 4-7Replacing the ink cartridgeReplace the ink cartridge when:• printed characters appear light or uneven• missing characters are evi

4-8 A-61555 May 2010 6. Press and hold the release tab on the bottom of the printer carrier and rotate the printer carrier back into position.NOTE: I

A-61555 May 2010 4-9Replacing the front blotter stripBlotter strips collect ink overflow. They should be replaced when there is a build-up of ink. Re

A-61555 May 2010 1-3Scanner features • Excellent paper handling, image quality, and reliability.• Maximum paper length is 40 inches (1016 mm)• Color

4-10 A-61555 May 2010 6. Align the blotter strip in the transport channel. Be sure it is properly aligned before pressing the adhesive side into the

A-61555 May 2010 4-11Replacing the rear blotter stripsBlotter strips collect ink overflow. They should be replaced when there is a build-up of ink. R

4-12 A-61555 May 2010 Patch function overviewAll i1800 Series Scanners provide toggle patch capability. This type of patch is used to trigger the sca

A-61555 May 2010 4-13Toggle PatchWhen image addressing is disabled, the Patch Readers are also disabled. However a Toggle patch can still be detected

A-61555 May 2010 5-1 5 MaintenanceThis chapter provides:• a cleaning frequency chart• a list of cleaning tools and materials• a list of supplies, con

5-2 A-61555 May 2010 Cleaning frequency chartA recommended cleaning sequence includes vacuuming the scanner transport, cleaning the residue from the

A-61555 May 2010 5-3Supplies, consumables and accessoriesContact your scanner supplier to order supplies. NOTE: Items and catalog numbers are subject

5-4 A-61555 May 2010 Cleaning procedures Follow the cleaning procedure below to ensure the best scanner performance and image quality.Cleaning the OC

A-61555 May 2010 5-5Cleaning the rollers Cleaning the rollers includes all of the rollers in the transport area, the separation roller tires and the

5-6 A-61555 May 2010 Cleaning the separation roller tires4. Pull the separation pad holder forward and remove the separation roller.5. Manually rotat

1-4 A-61555 May 2010 System requirements Following is the minimum recommended system configuration to run the Kodak i1800 Series Scanners.NOTE: The a

A-61555 May 2010 5-7Cleaning the feed module tires9. Lift up the printer access cover.10.Push the release lever down (located underneath the printer

5-8 A-61555 May 2010 11.Manually rotate and wipe the feed module tires with a roller cleaning pad. For best results wipe parallel to the ribs in orde

A-61555 May 2010 5-9Vacuuming the transport area1. Open the pod.2. Thoroughly vacuum the entire transport area, paying particular attention to these

5-10 A-61555 May 2010 Cleaning the imaging guides — basic cleaning1. Open the pod.2. Wipe the upper and lower imaging guides with a Staticide wipe.IM

A-61555 May 2010 5-11Cleaning the imaging guides — thorough cleaningThorough cleaning of the imaging guides is recommended at the start of the day an

5-12 A-61555 May 2010 Lower imaging guide1. Turn the screw on each end of the lower imaging guide, remove it from its position and set it aside.2. Ca

A-61555 May 2010 5-137. When finished with all cleaning procedures, reinstall the output tray.8. Turn on the scanner.Running a transport cleaning she

5-14 A-61555 May 2010 The Count Only screen will be displayed.5. Touch Scan.6. Remove the transport cleaning sheet from the output tray and place it

A-61555 May 2010 5-15Replacement proceduresThis section provides procedures for replacing the following parts. Use the list below as a guideline for

5-16 A-61555 May 2010 4. Push down on the release lever (located underneath the printer access cover) to release and remove the feed module.5. If you

A-61555 May 2010 1-5Supporting documentationThe following documentation is available to support the Kodak i1800 Series Scanners:• Quick Tips Guide, A

A-61555 May 2010 5-17If you want to replace the tires, proceed as follows:6. With one hand, press the locking tabs (one on each side) while holding t

5-18 A-61555 May 2010 12.Align the tabs on the upper housing with the slots on the lower housing.13.Press the upper and lower housings together until

A-61555 May 2010 5-19Replacing the separation roller or separation roller tires1. Open the pod.2. Pull the separation pad holder forward and remove t

5-20 A-61555 May 2010 Replacing the pre-separation padChange the pre-separation pad when the frequency of multi-fed documents increases.1. Open the p

A-61555 May 2010 6-16 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides:• Information on how to access the Operator Log.• A problem solving chart.• A message lis

6-2 A-61555 May 2010 Accessing the Operator Log from the Scan Validation tool1. Select Start>Programs>Kodak>Document Imaging>Scan Validat

A-61555 May 2010 6-35. From the main screen, click Settings.The Settings screen will be displayed.6. Select Device.

6-4 A-61555 May 2010 The Device screen will be displayed.7. Click Diagnostics. The Diagnostics screen will be displayed.8. Select the Logs tab. 9. Se

A-61555 May 2010 6-5Message listing Following is an alphabetic list of messages and corrective actions you can take if one of the following messages

6-6 A-61555 May 2010 Messages ID# Operator MessageClean upper imaging guide 293, 304 The upper imaging guide is dirty or there may be a small piece o