Kodak i800 Series - Manuals

A-61510 January 2005 1-4 Another example of a simultaneous output where all four images are returned to the host would create the following four files: • Front grayscale : FG.jpg. This image file represents the contents of the front side of the document using 8-bits per pixel. • Front bi-tonal/binar...

A-61510 January 2005 2-1 2 Best Practices This chapter provides you with recommendations for program logic, which will allow you to interact efficiently with the i800 Scanner. This high-level information is not intended to be used as a coding guide. The following information is provided in this chap...

A-61510 January 2005 2-2 Scanner setup To set up the scanner: 1. Set up your scanner operating conditions: • simplex/duplex • starting image address • image order • lamp timeout • transport timeout • transport timeout response • length detection status and response • multi-feed detection status and ...

A-61510 January 2005 2-3 3. Determine if any changes to the Image Processing parameters need to be made for the current application. NOTE: This check needs to occur for up to four separate images from the six available options depending on your application: Front Color, Front Bi-tonal, Front Graysca...

A-61510 January 2005 2-8 Dual stream duplex This job stream is available for i820 and i840 Series Scanners. 1. Prepare documents. 2. Start the scanner to do dual stream duplex scanning (front bi-tonal, front color, rear bi-tonal and rear color). 3. Setup the scanner to retrieve bi-tonal images first...

A-61510 January 2005 2-10 Jam and Fault recovery This section provides recommendations for application logic associated with scanner jam and fault recovery. If your scanner is enabled and you are polling when a document jam or other fault occurs, use the following procedure to restart scanning. IMPO...

A-61510 January 2005 2-11 Image file storage locations This section provides general recommendations regarding the impact of image file storage locations on the overall throughput of the scanner. Depending upon the model of your scanner, you can receive up to four image files per document. Decisions...

A-61510 January 2005 2-12 Image addressing Unlike previous high-volume scanners from Kodak, the i800 Series Scanners moved all image address functionality to the host. This includes index format, starting image address, image address format and level rules. Image address format The image address for...

A-61510 January 2005 2-14 Two level indexing When using two level indexing, the image address assigned to each document is defined as follows: • Field D (Level 1) defined as having a field length greater than 0. • Field C (Level 2) defined as having a field length greater than 0. • Fields B and A ma...

A-61510 January 2005 2-15 Two level offset indexing When using two level offset indexing, the image address assigned to each document is defined as follows: • Field D (Level 2) defined as having a field length greater than 0. • Fields C, B and A may be defined as fixed fields if desired. For example...

A-61510 January 2005 2-16 Three level indexing When using three level indexing, the image address assigned to each document is defined as follows: • Field D (Level 1) defined as having a field length greater than 0. • Field C (Level 2) defined as having a field length greater than 0. • Field B (Leve...

A-61510 January 2005 2-18 Three level offset indexing When using three level offset indexing, the image address assigned to each document is defined as follows: • Field D (Level 2) defined as having a field length greater than 0. • Field C (Level 3) defined as having a field length greater than 0. •...

A-61510 January 2005 2-19 The header page for Section 2 is assigned image address 2.00. The header page for Chapter 1 of the section is assigned image address 2.01. The remaining pages of Chapter 1 are also assigned image address 2.01. Either one of the section header or chapter header pages may lat...

A-61510 January 2005 2-20 The following diagram illustrates how document levels are set or changed: Generated Automatically Generated Automatically Generated Automatically Generated Automatically Document level information is transmitted in each image header. Level Instruction: Operator selects Leve...

A-61510 January 2005 2-22 Controlling print strings Full control and access to the scanner’s print string functionality is available from the host application. In addition the print string information is returned to the host in the image header. Print String formatting • Maximum character length  4...

A-61510 January 2005 2-23 Two categories of performance are provided or each color: Colors that can be completely dropped out and colors that are very close to complete dropout. These values were established by using standard Pantone Matching System® Colors guide (uncoated, 175-line screen). If the ...

A-61510 January 2005 2-24 Red dropout Following is a list of Pantone colors which may be used with the red dropout option. Red Dropout  Complete Dropout 100 U 114 U 1225 U 1365 U 169 U 210 U 2562 U 395 U 101 U 115 U 1235 U 141 U 176 U 217 U 372 U 3935 U 102 U 116 U 127 U 148 U 1765 U 223 U 379 U 39...

A-61510 January 2005 2-26 Image header information An image header is associated with every image captured by the scanner. Following is a list of information available in the image header. Image length  size of the image. Image identifier  indicates whether the image is front bi-tonal, rear bi-ton...

A-61510 January 2005 2-28 Sequential counter  the scanner assigns a unique Sequential ID Number to each document which is returned in the image header. The host application controls the setting of the starting value for this counter. Patch Type  the scanner indicates if a patch type was recognized...

A-61510 January 2005 2-29 Zone processing Zone processing is only available on the i820 and i840 Series Scanners. Some applications have a requirement to store part of an image in color or grayscale and the rest of the image in bi-tonal format (this saves storage space by not storing the entire imag...

A-61510 January 2005 2-31 Programmable keys There are three programmable keys on the Operator Control Panel of the scanner. These keys can be assigned functions by the host application. Programmable keys are available for use by the operator when the scanner is enabled. The Operator Control Panel di...

A-61510 January 2005 2-32 Patch Reading Patch reading allows you to change image address (IA) information for a document on the fly, without any host PC or Operator Control Panel intervention. All documents with patch codes are imaged and cannot be automatically deleted by the scanner. Types of Patc...

A-61510 January 2005 2-33 Transfer Patch Code The image header reflects when a Transfer patch code is detected on a document. A Transfer patch is considered to be a Level 0 document. The IA level for the next document following the Transfer patch is assigned to the level (Level 2 or Level 3) that ha...

A-61510 January 2005 2-34 When an additional patch is detected, this document is considered a Level 0 document and will not cause the IA to change. The image header indicates that this is an additional patch document by returning a patch type, which matches the patch detected. The scanner will not p...

A-61510 January 2005 3-1 3 Using the TWAIN Data Source Installation The TWAIN Data Source is included with the scanner. You can install the data source from the CD. 1. Insert the CD into the drive. 2. Double-click the setup.exe file. 3. Follow the instructions on each screen as prompted. After insta...

A-61510 January 2005 3-2 1. Select Start>Run or select Programs>Kodak>Document Imaging>Scan Validation Tool . The Scan Validation Tool dialog box will be displayed. 2. Select TWAIN and Kodak Scanner: i800. If you are using the ISIS driver see Chapter 4. 3. Click OK . 4. Double-click the ...

A-61510 January 2005 3-3 Scan Validation Tool dialog box The Kodak Scan Validation Tool dialog box allows you to verify scanner functionality through the TWAIN Data Source. Button Description Displays the Users Interface for the selected either the ISIS Driver or TWAIN Data Source. Allows you to sel...

A-61510 January 2005 3-5 Buttons on the Kodak Scanner Properties dialog box Following are descriptions of the buttons located at the bottom of the dialog box. Defaults  when you select Defaults , the message Reset all values to factory defaults? will be displayed. Clicking Yes will reset all values...

A-61510 January 2005 3-6 The Imaging tab The Imaging tab allows you to define image processing values that can be applied to your scanner. Image Selection box  lists the available sides (front and rear) of an image where you can define individual image processing values. If you have an i810 or i830...

A-61510 January 2005 3-7 Scanning bi-tonal images The descriptions below are for scanning bi-tonal images only. Binarization  these settings effect the bi-tonal image. Available settings are: • iThresholding: selecting iThresholding allows the scanner to dynamically evaluate each document to determ...

A-61510 January 2005 3-10 Contrast %  sets the image contrast by adjusting the difference between black and white, thereby making an image sharper or softer. In a low-contrast setting, the difference between black and white is small, so the image is softer. In a high-contrast setting, the differenc...

A-61510 January 2005 3-11 Threshold  thresholding is used to convert a grayscale image into a bi-tonal (1 bit/pixel) image. The thresholding value ranges from 0 to 255. A low threshold value produces a lighter image, and can be used to subdue backgrounds and subtle, unneeded information. A high thr...

A-61510 January 2005 3-12 Resolution or dots per inch (dpi)  indicates the scanning resolution, which largely determines the quality of the scanned image. The greater the resolution, the better the reproduction. However, scanning at a higher resolution also increases scanning time and file size. Th...

A-61510 January 2005 3-13 Scanning color images The descriptions below are for scanning color images only. Resolution or dots per inch (dpi)  indicates the scanning resolution, which largely determines the quality of the scanned image. The greater the resolution, the better the reproduction. Howeve...

A-61510 January 2005 3-16 The Paper tab The Paper tab allows you to define values relating to image output (i.e., cropping values, rotation, paper size and units of measure). Display window  lists the available sides of an image that you can define individual image processing values. If you have an...

A-61510 January 2005 3-17 Cropping values Cropping allows you to capture a portion of the document being scanned. You can define the cropping area by the x and y offset values, width and length. All cropping options can be used with color and bi-tonal images and are front/rear and dual stream indepe...

A-61510 January 2005 3-18 Original Bi-tonal image Relative Cropping You can enter the desired values in the fields or use the arrow keys to define the desired area. The Display window will show image placement as you change the values. If a relative cropping zone falls outside the auto-cropped image...

A-61510 January 2005 3-20 The Compression tab The Compression tab allows you to compress image files. Display window  lists the available sides of an image that you can define individual image processing values. If you have an i810 or i830 scanner, only Front Bi-tonal and Rear Bi-tonal will be disp...

A-61510 January 2005 3-22 The Dropout tab Electronic Color Dropout is used to eliminate a form’s background so that a document management system may automatically (through OCR and ICR technology) read pertinent data without interference from the lines and boxes of the form. The i800 Series Scanners ...

A-61510 January 2005 3-23 Background  this value will be substituted in the grayscale (pre-thresholded) image for the color being removed. Therefore, this value should be higher than the threshold value selected on the Imaging tab for this pixel to become the background color. For example, if you a...

A-61510 January 2005 3-24 The Image Address tab Image addressing provides better document management opportunities. Image addressing is used for document tracking, batch control and image management. The Image Address tab allows you set an image address starting point and increment the image address...

A-61510 January 2005 3-26 For each field, use the Field Guide to assign the purpose of the field and its width. In the example below, Field A is defined as a 5-character fixed field. Field B is defined as a 4-character level 3 field. Field C is defined as a 3-character level 2 field, and Field D is ...

A-61510 January 2005 3-27 The Batch tab Batching is the operation of counting pages or documents. Batch Control area The Batch Control area defines the level to count the number of documents in the batch and any actions to be taken at the beginning and end of a batch. Batch Count  defines the numbe...

A-61510 January 2005 3-29 Patch Types 2, 3 and T  these patch types are used for image addressing. When the Patch Reader detects a patch, it automatically assigns a new image address to the new document. This eliminates the task of trying to determine where one document stops and the next starts wh...

A-61510 January 2005 3-30 Button Control area This section is used to assign actions the operator uses from the Operator Control Panel. Function Key #1, Function Key #2 and Function Key #3. Available functions are: • End-of-Job • Terminate Batch • Skip Multi-feed Detection • Skip Printing • Skip Pat...

A-61510 January 2005 3-31 The Multifeed tab Multi-feed Detection aids in document processing by detecting documents that may go through the feeder overlapped. Multi-feeds can happen due to stapled documents, adhesives on documents, or electrostatically charged documents. 3D Multi-feed Detection comb...

A-61510 January 2005 3-33 The Options tab The Options tab allows you to set Image Transfer, Transport and Lamp controls. Image Transfer Order  if you using dual stream scanning (bi-tonal and color/grayscale) for either side, this option controls the order in which the scanner will return image data...

A-61510 January 2005 3-35 The Printer tab The Document Printer 1 provides a vertical print capability that is programmed to support alphanumeric characters as defined by the host. It supports date, image address, time, document count and custom messages. All print information is captured in a docume...

A-61510 January 2005 3-39 .5 in = Y offset Paper Printing area Start position A Character top NOTE: Printing automatically stops 6.3 mm (1/4-inch) from the trailing edge of the document even if the information has not been completely printed. Horizontal Print Position The horizontal print position i...

A-61510 January 2005 3-40 The Setup tab The Setup tab allows you to download firmware and set the scanner clock. Firmware  the scanner firmware runs your Kodak i800 Series Scanner. The value displayed in the Current field is the version of firmware currently in use by your scanner. Periodically Kod...

A-61510 January 2005 3-41 The Info tab The Info tab displays information about your scanner. Scanner Data  shows the following information about your scanner: Scanner Model, Scanner Configuration, Firmware Revision, Minimum Scan Resolution, Maximum Scan Resolution, Scanner Serial Number, Scanner CP...

A-61510 January 2005 4-1 4 Using the ISIS Driver Installation The ISIS driver is included with the scanner. You can install the driver from the CD. 1. Insert the CD into the drive. 2. Double-click the setup.exe file. 3. Follow the instructions on each screen as prompted. After installation of the dr...

A-61510 January 2005 4-4 Button Description Opens the image viewer to display one image at a time. Opens the image viewer to display two images at a time. Opens the image viewer to display four images at a time. Opens the image viewer to display eight images at a time. Display Every  enter the samp...

A-61510 January 2005 4-6 Buttons on the Scanner Settings dialog box Following are descriptions of the buttons located at the bottom of the dialog box. More  displays the More Scanner Settings dialog box. This dialog box provides additional image processing settings unique to i800 Scanners. Area  d...

A-61510 January 2005 4-8 Image Processing settings The other options on this dialog box allow you to define image processing values that can be applied to your scanner. Scan Mode  the host computer provides information to the scanner defining whether to scan one or both sides of the image. Simplex ...

A-61510 January 2005 4-9 Page size and layout The default paper size is set when a scanner is first selected. You can choose a different paper size using the drop-down list box. NOTE: The Page Size and Page Layout selections also appear on the Area dialog box. If you make a change on the Scanner Set...

A-61510 January 2005 4-10 When Adaptive Thresholding is selected, Contrast values may range from 1 to 100. A Contrast value of 100 is considered fully adaptive thresholding. Fixed thresholding ATP disabled ATP enabled Error Diffusion  screens photographic areas of a document to simulate gray levels...

A-61510 January 2005 4-11 Cropping  allows you to capture a portion of the document being scanned. All cropping options can be used with color/grayscale and binary images. Front and Rear cropping are independent, however, for dual stream scanning color/grayscale and binary cropping must be the same...

A-61510 January 2005 4-12 This option may be used in conjunction with auto cropping where a separate color/grayscale or binary area to be saved is desired. It is very useful in applications where a photograph, signature, embossment or seal appears in a consistent area for an application (you may wan...

A-61510 January 2005 4-13 Contrast %  sets the image contrast by adjusting the difference between black and white, thereby making an image sharper or softer. Contrast is only available for binary images. In a low-contrast setting, the difference between black and white is small, so the image is sof...

A-61510 January 2005 4-14 200 dpi; 80 Threshold; 20 Contrast 200 dpi; 80 Threshold; 100 Contrast Lighten, Normal and Darken are used as quick sets to adjust the threshold. Lighten = 72, Normal = 90 and Darken = 128.

A-61510 January 2005 4-25 Enabling and setting Document Printer options The Document Printer 1 provides a vertical print capability that is programmed to support alphanumeric characters as defined by the host. It supports date, image address, time, document count and custom messages. All print infor...

A-61510 January 2005 4-26 Format Template  the format template is used to build the print string. The print string is what is printed on documents as they travel through the transport. The print string is printed before the document is scanned, therefore, it is part of the image. The maximum amount...

A-61510 January 2005 4-29 Text Options • Top Margin : allows you to define the distance from the lead edge before the print string begins. This value can be defined in Inches, Centimeters or Pixels. Set this value using the slider bar. 0.5 inches Paper Printing area Start position A Character top NO...

A-61510 January 2005 4-32 Background Value  this value will be substituted in the grayscale (pre-thresholded) image for the color being removed. Therefore, this value should be higher than the threshold value selected on the Scanner Settings dialog box for this pixel to become the background color....

A-61510 January 2005 4-35 Feature Patches (Patch Types 1, 4 and 6)  these patch types can be used by the host for post-scan image control (they are not used for image addressing). For example, use these patch types for changing between binary and color/grayscale imaging or workflow control. Patch 1...

A-61510 January 2005 4-37 Format string  this text field allows you to structure your image address. Fixed field information entered in this field will be reflected in the Image Address area in Fields A through D. To indicate the position of an image address level use the format character (%3L – Le...

A-61510 January 2005 4-39 Defining the Scan Area The Scan Area dialog box is only available for images when the Cropping option selected on the Scanner Settings dialog box is either Fixed Cropping or Relative Cropping . NOTE: Select the side and image to be defined by highlighting Front Color, Front...

A-61510 January 2005 A-1 Appendix A High Volume Scanner Comparison Table The chart below provides a comparison of Kodak High Volume Scanners. 7520 9520 I800 Feature Mode Host OCP Mode Host OCP Host OCP Programmable Function Keys X X Measurement System X X X Date Format X X X Time Format X X X Alarm/...

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