Kodak i30 / i40 User Manual

i30 / i40 ScannersUser’sGuideA-61512

A-61512 May 2006 7Installing the scanner Install the scanner in the following order:1. Assemble the scanner2. Install the Kodak Driver Software3. Ve

8 A-61512 May 2006 Attaching the output tray and special document feeder1. Locate the output tray holes on the scanner.2. Insert the pin on the left

A-61512 May 2006 9NOTE: This window may or may not be displayed depending upon what was previously installed on your computer.4. Click Yes. The Welc

10 A-61512 May 2006 7. Enter your name and company name and click Next.8. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box will be display

A-61512 May 2006 11Verifying for a USB port After you install the Kodak Driver Software, check for the presence of a USB port.• Select USB Test.The

12 A-61512 May 2006 Connecting the power cord to the scannerWhen the drivers have been installed, connect the power supply and power cord to the scan

A-61512 May 2006 13Connecting the USB cableIMPORTANT: If you have not installed the Kodak Driver Software, do that now before proceeding. The follow

14 A-61512 May 2006 1. Use the power switch on the back of the scanner to turn the scanner on (I).When you turn on the scanner, the scanner goes thro

A-61512 May 2006 15Installing application softwareThe following Kodak scanning applications are available on the CDs packed with your scanner. • Kod

16 A-61512 May 2006 Scanner components Front viewInput tray — holds up to 50 documents in place. Adjusts to fit the document size.Function window — d

A-61512 May 2006 iContents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Scann

A-61512 May 2006 17Inside viewRollers — provides smooth document feeding of various sizes, thicknesses and textures of documents.Calibration guides

18 A-61512 May 2006 3 Using the ScannerTurning the scanner on and off• Press the button on the back of the scanner to turn the scanner on (I) or off

A-61512 May 2006 19Start and stop scanningBefore you start scanning, make sure the scanner is on and ready for operation, which is indicated by the

20 A-61512 May 2006 Verifying your scanner installationKodak provides a test application called the Kodak Scan Validation Tool. This section describe

A-61512 May 2006 213. Click the Scanner icon to access the Kodak Scanner Properties dialog box.4. Select Defaults. A confirmation message, Reset all

22 A-61512 May 2006 6. Click OK on the Kodak Scanner Properties dialog box. The Scan Validation Tool screen will be displayed:7. Place some test appl

A-61512 May 2006 23Viewing test images The images you scanned can be found in the TWAIN folder on the C drive. Files will be named using the followi

24 A-61512 May 2006 Kodak Button ManagerKodak Button Manager allows you to assign an associated application with the numbers (1 through 9) displayed

A-61512 May 2006 25Select an Application for the event — provides a listing of all applications currently available. The application highlighted in

26 A-61512 May 2006 Installing and configuring Readiris1. Insert the Readiris installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. The installation program starts au

ii A-61512 May 2006Using the TWAIN Datasource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Kodak Scanner Properties dialog

A-61512 May 2006 27The main Readiris dialog box will be displayed:4. Click on the Scanner button to display the Scanner dialog box. 5. Select Scanne

28 A-61512 May 2006 The Type dialog box will be displayed:6. Select either Kodak i30 (TWAIN) or Kodak i40 (TWAIN) from the Type dialog box. IMPORTANT

A-61512 May 2006 29Assigning function numbers1. Click the Scanner icon on the system tray to display the Kodak Button Manager and select Configure.

30 A-61512 May 2006 Using function numbers When you have assigned the function numbers, they can be easily launched by using the Start button on the

A-61512 May 2006 31Scanning documents using the special document feederTo scan documents using the special document feeder:• Place the documents you

32 A-61512 May 2006 4 Image Processing Overview This chapter introduces concepts that may be new to many users. The Kodak i30 and i40 Scanners provid

A-61512 May 2006 33Making camera selectionsWhen you launch the Kodak Scan Validation Tool, you will be making selections on the dialog boxes to set

34 A-61512 May 2006 Starting the Scan Validation Tool1. Select Start>Run or select Programs>Kodak>Document Imaging>Scan Validation Tool.

A-61512 May 2006 35Scan Validation Tool dialog boxThe Scan Validation Tool (SVT) is a diagnostic application that Kodak provides with most Kodak sca

36 A-61512 May 2006 Using the TWAIN Datasource The TWAIN Datasource is a piece of software that communicates with your scanner. It is provided by Kod

A-61512 May 2006 1 1 IntroductionThe Kodak i30 and i40 Scanners are compact document scanners perfect for workgroups and other decentralized applica

A-61512 May 2006 37The Imaging tab The Imaging tab allows you to define several image processing values that can be applied to your scanner.The Came

38 A-61512 May 2006 Scanning bi-tonal images Bi-tonal images are scanned images that are made up of only black-and-white elements.The descriptions be

A-61512 May 2006 39When Adaptive Thresholding is selected, Contrast values may range from 1 to 100.Fixed Processing  used for black-and-white and o

40 A-61512 May 2006 • Majority Rule sets the central pixel value in a matrix according to the majority of white or black pixels in a matrix.Image Fil

A-61512 May 2006 41Threshold  used to convert a grayscale image to a bi-tonal image. The thresholding value is an integer ranging from 0 to 255. A

42 A-61512 May 2006 Scanning color images The descriptions below are for scanning color images only.Resolution or dots per inch (dpi)  indicates the

A-61512 May 2006 43Scanning grayscale images The descriptions below are for scanning grayscale images only.Resolution or dots per inch (dpi)  indic

44 A-61512 May 2006 The Paper tab The Paper tab allows you to define values relating to image output (i.e., cropping values, rotation, paper size and

A-61512 May 2006 45• Relative to Document: (zone processing): (used for batches of same-sized documents) — zone processing is a floating fixed crop

46 A-61512 May 2006 Automatic Deskew  select this option to automatically deskew a document within ±0.3 degrees of the leading edge of the document.

2 A-61512 May 2006 Scanner features • Easy to use• Small, compact size• Scans up to 21.6 x 86 cm / 8.5 x 34 inches using the automatic document feede

A-61512 May 2006 47The Compression tab Compression squeezes a file to decrease the total size. Bi-tonal images are normally compressed using a CCITT

48 A-61512 May 2006 The following color/grayscale compression options are available: • JPEG — JPEG compression offers a JPEG quality of Draft, Good,

A-61512 May 2006 49Filter Threshold  the value that is used to identify the color which will be dropped out. This value is applied to the color are

50 A-61512 May 2006 The Options tab The Options tab allows you to set Image Transfer and Transport control. Image Transfer Order  if you are using s

A-61512 May 2006 51The Setup tab The Setup tab allows you to download firmware and set the scanner clock. The Setup tab is only available when runni

52 A-61512 May 2006 The Info tab The Info tab displays the following scanner information.

A-61512 May 2006 53Using the ISIS Driver The ISIS Driver is a piece of software that communicates with the scanner. This driver is created and maint

54 A-61512 May 2006 Default  when you select Default, the values will be reset to the factory defaults.OK  saves the values set on all dialog boxes

A-61512 May 2006 55Configure  highlight the image you want to setup. As you select the image, other options will become available on the Scanner Se

56 A-61512 May 2006 • Aggressive: selecting this option will eliminate any residual black border on any image edges. In order to achieve this, there

A-61512 May 2006 3Safety informationMSDS Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemical products are available on the Kodak website at: www.kodak.c

A-61512 May 2006 57Binarization  the following descriptions are for binary images only.The following binarization options work on grayscale scanned

58 A-61512 May 2006 Contrast %  sets the image contrast by adjusting the difference between black-and-white, thereby making an image sharper or soft

A-61512 May 2006 59More Scanner Settings dialog boxAdditional image processing values unique to the i30/i40 Scanners are available when you choose t

60 A-61512 May 2006 Convert Color to Grayscale  this option is only available when configuring color cameras. When selected, the scanner will conver

A-61512 May 2006 61Halftone Removal  used to enhance images containing dot matrix text and/or images with shaded or colored backgrounds using halft

62 A-61512 May 2006 Color Dropout options Electronic color dropout is used to eliminate a form’s background so that a document management system may

A-61512 May 2006 63Scanner Control dialog boxSelecting the Scanner Control button on the More Scanner Settings dialog box displays the Scanner Contr

64 A-61512 May 2006 Energy Saving features of the scannerEnergy Star allows you to set the amount of time the scanner will remain inactive before the

A-61512 May 2006 65Scan Area dialog box The Scan Area dialog box allows you to define the amount of image data which is returned to the host. The ar

66 A-61512 May 2006 5 MaintenanceCleaning the scanner Your scanner needs to be cleaned periodically. If your documents do not feed easily, if several

4 A-61512 May 2006 EMC statementsUnited States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursua

A-61512 May 2006 67Cleaning the rollers1. With a roller cleaning pad, wipe the feed roller from side to side. Rotate the feed rollers to clean the e

68 A-61512 May 2006 Cleaning the calibration area1. Remove dust and debris from this area by using a Staticide wipe or a small brush. Be careful not

A-61512 May 2006 69Replacing the feed moduleDegradation of feeder performance, multiple feeds, stoppages, etc. indicate a need to change the feed mo

70 A-61512 May 2006 Supplies and consumablesContact your scanner supplier to order supplies. NOTE: Items and catalog numbers are subject to change.De

A-61512 May 2006 716 TroubleshootingOccasionally you may encounter a situation with your scanner where it may not function properly. Refer to the in

72 A-61512 May 2006 Problem solving Use the chart below as a guide to check possible solutions to problems you may encounter when using the Kodak i30

A-61512 May 2006 73First image in a batch appears “washed out”If the scanned documents in a batch have more than a 25 degree skew, the first image i

74 A-61512 May 2006 Scanner not working If your scanner is not working, you may have to reinstall the drivers. To verify this:1. Click on My Computer

A-61512 May 2006 754. Double-click on the Kodak Scanner i40 (or i30). The Scanner Properties dialog box will be displayed. Select the Driver tab.5.

76 A-61512 May 2006 7. Click Next.8. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the kdssti.in file.9. Click Open and proceed with the

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A-61512 May 2006 77Testing for a USB connectionWhen the Kodak device drivers for the Kodak i30 and i40 Scanners are installed, a copy of the USB tes

78 A-61512 May 2006 USB connection issues The USB verification tool will check your operating system and hardware capability to determine if you have

A-61512 May 2006 79You do not need to install any additional USB card(s)The host PC operating system will only support USB 1.1 and will not support

80 A-61512 May 2006 Appendix A SpecificationsScanner Type/Speed• i30 Scanner: simplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder, 25 pages per m

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6 A-61512 May 2006 2 Getting StartedWhat’s in the box Before you begin open the box and check the contents: • Kodak i30 or i40 Scanner• Input tray• S