Kodak EasyShare Photo 500 User Manual

KODAKIMAGELINKTMScanner 500BUSINESS IMAGING SYSTEMSUser’s Manual A-61408Part Number 693625September 1995

1-6 A-61408 September 1995Operation Keys/Indicators0 • FCal EndJog///• // • / •1 2 3 +4 5 6Next7 8 9 CRun StopEnterImage Buffer StatusFront RearC

D-6 A-61408 September 1995The following illustrations show the Front and Rear DocumentPrinter Mounting Plates, into which the Document Printer 500

A-61408 September 1995 D-7Function CodesThe following function codes are available if the Document Printer500 Accessory has been installed and the

D-8 A-61408 September 1995Cleaning and Primingthe Ink CartridgeCleaning and priming the ink cartridge will ensure that the printquality is maintai

A-61408 September 1995 D-96. Lift and remove the Front Document Printer Carriage from theFront Document Printer Mounting Plate.Press Spring ClipsC

D-10 A-61408 September 199511. Prime the ink cartridge by carefully inserting the end of apaper clip into the hole at the end of the ink cartridge

A-61408 September 1995 D-11Rear Document Printer1. Turn the power Off.2. Open the Upper Access Door.3. Note the current position of the Rear Docum

D-12 A-61408 September 19958. Check for any accumulation of ink on the jets or face of theink cartridge. Wipe any ink from the jets and face with

A-61408 September 1995 D-13Replacing the Ink CartridgeReplace the ink cartridge when any of the following conditionsoccur:• The ink bladder appear

D-14 A-61408 September 19956. Lift and remove the Front Document Printer Carriage from theFront Document Printer Mounting Plate.7. Raise the holdi

A-61408 September 1995 D-15To replace the Rear Document Printer ink cartridge:1. Turn the power Off.2. Open the Upper Access Door.3. Note the curr

A-61408 September 1995 1-7F (Function) KeyUsed with numeric data and the Enter key to enter a functioncode.C (Clear, Cancel) KeyUsed to clear erro

A-61408 September 1995 Glossary-1GlossaryBatch A group of documents to be scanned together or to be groupedtogether in a series, such as a chapter

Glossary-2 A-61408 September 1995Sequential ID Number A value set by the host computer, starting with a value defined bythe customer. The value is

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1-8 A-61408 September 1995Level 1Used to identify the next document fed into the scanner as a Level 1document. This key includes an internal LED t

A-61408 September 1995 2-12 Getting StartedThe Kodak Imagelink Scanner 500 is easy to set up and use. Thissection describes the power-up process,

2-2 A-61408 September 1995Calibrating the ScannerYou should calibrate the scanner:• Once a day• If image quality is poor• After changing the lamps

A-61408 September 1995 2-3Unsuccessful CalibrationIf calibration fails, perform the following steps:1. Verify that you are using a clean, matte (n

2-4 A-61408 September 1995Adjusting the Feed Rollerand Separator RollerThe Gap Adjustment Knob on the front panel increases or de-creases the spac

A-61408 September 1995 2-56. Place one document on top of the other, hold them firmly bytheir trailing edges (the edge opposite the side to be ins

2-6 A-61408 September 1995Adjusting the Separator Rollerto Scan Thick DocumentsTo scan very thick documents (card or cover stock), use the GapRele

A-61408 September 1995 2-7Adjusting the Self-CenteringFeed ShelfBefore you begin scanning, adjust the width of the Feed ShelfSide Guides and the h

Declaration of ConformanceThe Kodak Imagelink™ Scanner 500D (CAT No. 125 8755) and Kodak ImagelinkScanner 500S (CAT No. 111 7746) with the following

2-8 A-61408 September 1995Adjusting the Exit HopperThe Exit Hopper must be adjusted properly so documents willstack correctly.1. Adjust the width

A-61408 September 1995 2-93. Adjust the height of the Exit Hopper so the scanned docu-ments naturally fall between the Exit Hopper Side Guides and

A-61408 September 1995 3-13 Operating the ScannerThis section describes the scanning process, application modes,image level settings and function

3-2 A-61408 September 1995Function CodesThere are a number of functions available for use in the scannerwhich can be used to temporarily change sc

A-61408 September 1995 3-3Function Code SummaryListed below is a summary of each function code. Following thislist, is a detailed description of e

3-4 A-61408 September 1995Function Code ListingF01 Select Application ModeAllows you to select one of the scanner's predefined applicationmod

A-61408 September 1995 3-5F10 Level 0 CounterAllows you to display the total number of documents that haveentered the feeder as Level 0 documents.

3-6 A-61408 September 1995F17 Transport System Operation TimeAllows you to display elapsed time of operation of the transportsystem.NOTE: This ela

A-61408 September 1995 3-7The following function codes can be used when the optionalDocument Printer Accessory is installed.F40 Front and Rear Doc

3-8 A-61408 September 1995F50 Patch Reader On/Off*Allows you to enable/disable the Patch Reader. Enter 1 to enableor 0 to disable.F53 Patch Reader

A-61408 September 1995 iTable of Contents1 IntroductionScanner Features ... 1-1S

A-61408 September 1995 3-9F71 Omit Length Monitor on Next Document On/OffAllows you to inhibit the length monitor on the next documentscanned. Nor

3-10 A-61408 September 1995Setting Image LevelsImage levels are document management tools used to identifyspecific types of documents or sets of d

A-61408 September 1995 3-11Preparing DocumentsTo prepare documents for scanning:1. Remove any staples, rubber bands, loose mending tape, orpaper c

3-12 A-61408 September 1995Scanning DocumentsAfter you have prepared the scanner and your documents, youare ready to begin scanning.Automatic Feed

A-61408 September 1995 3-137. As you scan documents:– Set the image level, as required.– Periodically remove documents from the exit hopper.NOTE:

A-61408 September 1995 4-14 Error MessagesError messages are classified into types of errors depending onthe method of recovery from the error. Th

4-2 A-61408 September 1995System AdministratorActionsThe system administrator is required to assist the operator whenthe E100–299 series error mes

A-61408 September 1995 4-3Message ListingsError Code Description ActionE102 Press STOPAnd Try AgainTried to use a function code thatis not valid w

4-4 A-61408 September 1995Error Code Description ActionE118 CheckCorrect IA/LevelThe operator pressed the Nextkey, input a new image addressand fe

A-61408 September 1995 4-5Error Code Description ActionE136 Bar CodeHardware ErrorTried to use a Bar Code Readerfunction code (60-65) after thefol

ii A-61408 September 19956 TroubleshootingClearing the Document Path... 6-2Document Path...

4-6 A-61408 September 1995Error Code Description ActionE209 Bar CodeDataOverflowThe Bar Code Reader detectedmore than the maximum 80characters. T

A-61408 September 1995 4-7* Calibration Targets can be ordered from Kodak Parts Services. Targets come in a package of 5. Order Part #986527.Erro

4-8 A-61408 September 1995* Calibration Targets can be ordered from Kodak Parts Services. Targets come in a package of 5. Order Part #986527.Erro

A-61408 September 1995 5-15 Scanner MaintenanceThe Kodak Imagelink Scanner 500 is easy to maintain. It requiresminimal adjustments, no special too

5-2 A-61408 September 1995Daily (or as required)Cleaning the Imaging GuidesDocuments are scanned through two transparent glass imagingguides. Clea

A-61408 September 1995 5-34. Lift up and latch the Horizontal Transport Plate into its openposition.NOTE: If the Patch Reader Accessory is install

5-4 A-61408 September 19957. Release and remove the Front Imaging Guide by rotating thethumb screw 90° counterclockwise, and lifting the guide’s t

A-61408 September 1995 5-5NOTE: Observe through the Upper Access Door and Side AccessDoor to ensure that the Imaging Guide is mounted cor-rectly;

5-6 A-61408 September 1995Weekly (or as required)Cleaning the Feed Rollerand Separator RollerThe feed roller and separator roller draw documents i

A-61408 September 1995 5-73. Rotate the feed roller cover release lever downward whilerotating the feed roller cover to expose the rollers. Do not

A-61408 September 1995 1-11 IntroductionThe Kodak Imagelink™ Scanner 500 is a high-speed, high-resolution rotary scanner designed for medium- to h

5-8 A-61408 September 1995Cleaning the Exteriorof the ScannerClean the exterior of the scanner, the feed shelf, and the exithopper with a soft clo

A-61408 September 1995 5-94. Lift up and latch the Horizontal Transport Plate into its openposition.NOTE: If the Patch Reader Accessory is install

5-10 A-61408 September 1995Vacuuming the Side Access Door Area1. Turn the power off.2. Open the Side Access Door.3. Open the Upper Access Door.4.

A-61408 September 1995 5-117. Vacuum the Side Access Door area.WARNING:Do not make contact with any electrical compo-nents when vacuuming inside t

5-12 A-61408 September 1995Changing the LampsZum AuswechseinDer LampenThe exposure system consists of two special, long-life fluorescentlamps. The

A-61408 September 1995 5-134. Pull the green rear lamp socket holder out from the scannerframe. Be sure to pull the lamp socket holder straight ou

5-14 A-61408 September 19956. Replace the lamp, making sure that the clear slit on the lampfaces toward the document path. In the case of the rear

A-61408 September 1995 6-16 TroubleshootingThis section lists possible problems and remedies and describesprocedures for clearing the document pat

6-2 A-61408 September 1995Clearing the Document PathIf a document becomes lodged in the scanner’s transport system,the system will stop running an

A-61408 September 1995 6-3Removing Documents1. Check the transport system for documents lodged in thedocument path.2. Remove the jammed document(s

1-2 A-61408 September 1995Scanner OverviewThe scanner consists of a single tabletop unit with a Feed Shelfand Exit Hopper. Use the following illus

6-4 A-61408 September 19954. Rotate the Feed Roller Cover Release Lever downward whilerotating the Feed Roller Cover up to expose the Feed Rollera

A-61408 September 1995 6-53. Raise the underlying Front Scan Module by lifting the releasebar.

6-6 A-61408 September 19954. Lift up and latch the Horizontal Transport Plate into its openposition.NOTE: If the Patch Reader Accessory is install

A-61408 September 1995 6-7Clearing a Jam in Area CComplete the following steps to clear the document path in AreaC. This area is comprised of the

6-8 A-61408 September 19955. Swing the Vertical Transport Plate closed and rotate theRelease Handle 180° counterclockwise (so the red arrowhead al

A-61408 September 1995 6-9Removing Non-JammedDocumentsAfter clearing the document path, complete the following steps toremove all non-jammed docum

A-61408 September 1995 A-1Appendix AKodak Imagelink Footswitch 500The Footswitch 500 Accessory is designed to provide a hands-offmethod of changin

A-2 A-61408 September 1995The table below can be filled in to indicated which applicationmodes allow use of the Footswitch 500 Accessory and whatI

A-61408 September 1995 B-1Appendix BKodak Imagelink Patch Reader 500A patch is a pattern of alternating black bars and white spacesthat is printed

B-2 A-61408 September 1995Patch Location on DocumentsPatches must appear parallel to the leading edge of the document(as shown).Leading Edge(fed i

A-61408 September 1995 1-3Kodak Imagelink™ Scanner 500 Side Views

A-61408 September 1995 B-3Changing the HorizontalRead PositionThe Horizontal Read Position is manually set by placing thereader in one of the five

B-4 A-61408 September 1995Cleaning the Patch ReaderThe Patch Reader requires very little maintenance. Periodicallywipe the sensor head with a dry

A-61408 September 1995 B-5Performing the Patch TestFunction (Future Function)Function Code F55 can be used to verify the operation andposition of

A-61408 September 1995 C-1Appendix CKodak Imagelink Bar Code Reader 500The bar code reader is used to read and decode informationencoded in a bar

C-2 A-61408 September 1995Printing Bar Codeson DocumentsBar codes can be printed directly on documents or placed ondocuments using preprinted bar

A-61408 September 1995 C-3Function CodesThe following function codes are available if the bar code readerhas been installed and the current applic

C-4 A-61408 September 1995Option 3—Read RateThis is a benchmark test which provides a measure of equipmentperformance and/or a measure of the prin

A-61408 September 1995 C-5The following message (Function 65 menu) will appear in theStatus Display:B C T Y P E = C O D E 3 91: E v 2: D p 3

C-6 A-61408 September 19953. Lift the release bar to raise the underlying Front Scan Mod-ule.4. Lift up and latch the Horizontal Transport Plate i

A-61408 September 1995 C-75. Open the Side Access Door.NOTE: Do not leave the Side Access Door open more than 5minutes.6. Release and open the Ver

1-4 A-61408 September 1995FootswitchConnectorDip SwitchData PlatePower Switch(I=On, 0=Off)Power CordConnectorCoin 1/3Coin 2 (Not forcustomer use)O

C-8 A-61408 September 19958. Prepare the bar code to be evaluated by cutting around thebar code so that only the vertical black and white barsrema

A-61408 September 1995 C-910. Replace the Imaging Guide with the bar code adhered to it.NOTE: Refer to the illustrations below and to Section 5,Sc

C-10 A-61408 September 199517. Press the Enter key.The following message will appear in the Status Display:B C T Y P E = C O D E 3 9P l e a s

A-61408 September 1995 C-11The following action(s) should be taken:• Verify the position of the bar code placed on the ImagingGuide.• Clean the Im

C-12 A-61408 September 199521. Open the Upper Access Door.22. Lift open the Lower Access Door.CAUTION: For safety reasons the movement of the Lowe

A-61408 September 1995 C-1324. Lift up and latch the Horizontal Transport Plate into its openposition.NOTE: If the Patch Reader Accessory is insta

C-14 A-61408 September 199529. Replace the Imaging Guide.NOTE: Refer to Section 5, Scanner Maintenance (CleaningImaging Guides) for details on how

A-61408 September 1995 C-15Fields DisplayedThe following table defines the fields displayed (for additionalinformation refer to Bar Code Specifica

C-16 A-61408 September 1995Dimensional Field ValuesThe following table illustrates how the dimensional field values areconverted to a pass/fail st

A-61408 September 1995 C-17Low Bar Code RatingsThe following table identifies the most common causes of the lowbar code ratings/grades:Field Probl

A-61408 September 1995 1-5Control PanelThe Control Panel consists of operation keys, operation indicatorsand the Status Display. Use the following

C-18 A-61408 September 1995Bar Code Test Option 2 – DisplayThis option displays the decoded value of the bar code beingread.1. Feed the bar code d

A-61408 September 1995 C-19This display gives the first 15 characters (including the *representing the start character) of the decoded values.Pres

C-20 A-61408 September 1995When using actual customer-application documents, if theread rate is significantly lower than that in the past, thisind

A-61408 September 1995 C-21D—Wide-to-Narrow Ratio• The minimum wide-to-narrow ratio is 2:1 if the minimumnarrow element width is greater than 0.02

C-22 A-61408 September 1995K—Bottom Edge• The minimum distance from the bottom edge of the page tothe bottom edge of the bar code is 0.25 inches (

A-61408 September 1995 D-1Appendix DKodak Imagelink Document Printer 500The Document Printer 500 Accessory is capable of printingcustomer-specifie

D-2 A-61408 September 1995Font SizeThe Document Printer 500 prints each character in a large 12 x 9dot matrix, or in a small 8 x 9 dot matrix.Char

A-61408 September 1995 D-3Changing the Vertical Start Print PositionFunction Code F46 can be used to change the vertical start printposition of th

D-4 A-61408 September 1995IMPORTANT:When repositioning the Front Document Printer,ensure that the Cable Magnet is secured to theFront Document Pri

A-61408 September 1995 D-5HardwareThe following illustrations show a Front Document Printer 500carriage and a Rear Document Printer 500 carriage.C