Page 2 - IMPORTANT: Equipment shall be installed by qualified; Hot surface, avoid contact; ATTENTION: Eviter le contact, pieces brulantes
Safety Information for Installation Instructions for the Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 5500 and 7500 IMPORTANT: Equipment shall be installed by qualified personnel. WARNING: Dangerous voltage. Disconnect the mainpower before installation. CAUTION: Hot surface, avoid contact ATTENTION: Evi...
Page 3 - Moving parts, avoid contact; ATTENTION: Eviter le contact, pieces en mouvement
Safety Information for User/Installation Instructions for the Kodak Digital Science Automatic Document Feeder IMPORTANT: Equipment shall be installed by qualified personnel. WARNING: Dangerous voltage. Disconnect the mainpower before installation. CAUTION: Moving parts, avoid contact ATTENTION: Ev...
Page 4 - Introduction; Scanner features
A-61070 September 1999 1-1 1 Introduction This manual supports the Kodak Digital Science Document Scanners 5500 and 7500. The Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 5000/7000 series scanners are high-speed, high-resolution rotary scanners designed formedium- to high-volume digital capture of busines...
Page 5 - Scanner options
1-2 A-61070 September 1999 • Full programmability of all 18 application modes with override capability. • Audible tones for selected functions such as footswitch, patch reading, etc. • English or other language message display. • Convenient table-top size. • An adaptable, modular design for easy add...
Page 6 - Scanner components; Exit hopper— collects documents after they have been scanned.
A-61070 September 1999 1-3 Scanner components The following illustrations and descriptions will help you locate andbecome familiar with scanner components. Front View — Document Scanners 5500/7500 (shown with semi-automatic feeder) Anti-static brush Exit hopper side guides Exit hopper End stop Feed ...
Page 7 - Serial number — provides the serial number and agency approvals.; For European units only:
1-4 A-61070 September 1999 Rear View — Document Scanners 5500/7500 Coin 1/3 Coin 2 SCSI connectors Footswitchconnector Serial # Power switch Power cordconnector Footswitch connector — allows you to plug in the optional Footswitchaccessory. Serial number — provides the serial number and agency approv...
Page 8 - Control panel; Status display; Scanner Status — displays if the scanner is enabled or disabled.
A-61070 September 1999 1-5 Control panel The control panel consists of the status display and the operation keysand indicators. Status display The status display indicates the image address, current applicationmode and error messages. Scanner status Mode number Scanner Status — displays if the scann...
Page 9 - Function; Image buffer status
1-6 A-61070 September 1999 Operating keys andindicators Following is an illustration and a description of the operating keys andindicators. Two-line status display Key/Indicator Function Image buffer status Front — green indicates the front side image buffer is availablefor scanning; red indicates t...
Page 10 - Operating keys and indicators; Confirmation tone/alarm
A-61070 September 1999 1-7 Operating keys and indicators Keys/Indicators Function Next Allows you to enter the next document image address. + Allows you to enter a new value for the image address. When pressed, itallows a field to remain unchanged. Enter Used to enter numeric data for a function cod...
Page 11 - Getting Started; Enabled will appear in the status display. The current
A-61070 September 1999 2-1 2 Getting Started The following steps are necessary to prepare the scanner for operation.Procedures on how to perform these steps are described in thischapter. 1. Turn on the power to the scanner. 2. Select the language display. 3. Calibrate the scanner. 4. Prepare the doc...
Page 12 - CAL on the control panel. A message will be displayed
2-2 A-61070 September 1999 Selecting thelanguage display The scanner may have been configured at installation to allow use of asecond language in the status display. The language used (French,German, Italian, Spanish, or other) is defined during installation. Ifavailable, the alternate language disp...
Page 13 - Length
A-61070 September 1999 2-3 Unsuccessful calibration If calibration is not successful, a message appears in the status display. You may need to: • Verify you are using a clean, blank sheet of paper (at least 12 inches in length) as a calibration target. The paper must be widerthan the documents being...
Page 14 - F04 and enable Counting Only.
2-4 A-61070 September 1999 Adjusting the feedand separator rollergap (semi-automatic feeder) The gap adjustment knob on the control panel increases or decreasesthe space between the feed and separator rollers. The gap must beadjusted properly for smooth transportation of documents withoutdocument ov...
Page 16 - Press down and hold the gap release lever. This opens the gap
2-6 A-61070 September 1999 12. Press Stop. 13. Enter F04 and disable Counting only. 14. Press Enter. Adjusting the separatorroller to scan thickdocuments To scan thick documents (card or cover stock), use the gap releaselever to increase the gap between the feed roller and separator roller. Gap rele...
Page 17 - automatic feeder only); For manual feeding, the feed shelf can be adjusted in the 0
A-61070 September 1999 2-7 Adjusting the feedshelf position (semi- automatic feeder only) For manual feeding, the feed shelf can be adjusted in the 0 ° , 30 ° or 40 ° position. For automatic feeding, raise the feed shelf to the 30 ° or 40 ° position. 40° position 30° position Adjusting the sideguide...
Page 20 - Operating the Scanner; Overview; Stop
A-61070 September 1999 3-1 3 Operating the Scanner Overview This chapter provides instructions for selecting modes, image levelsettings and feeding documents using the semi-automatic feeder andthe automatic feeder. The scanning process consists of the following steps: 1. Prepare the scanner for oper...
Page 21 - Setting image levels; Setting Levels; Selecting a mode
3-2 A-61070 September 1999 Setting image levels Image levels are used to identify specific types of documents (or sets ofdocuments) for later indexing and retrieval. The image level assigned toeach document is inserted into the image header associated with thedocument image. There are four document ...
Page 22 - Function Codes, for a listing and description of the available
A-61070 September 1999 3-3 Temporary operatingvalues Each of the 18 modes programmed at the time of installation containdefinitions that affect the output of the scanner. Each mode isprogrammed to conform to the output requirements of a particularapplication or group of applications. There may be in...
Page 23 - NOTE: Be sure the documents are center-fed so each document
3-4 A-61070 September 1999 Feeding documentsusing the semi-automatic feeder Following are feeder instructions using the semi-automatic feeder. Afterthe scanner has been prepared for operation, the desired mode andany temporary operating values have been defined, you are ready tofeed documents into t...
Page 25 - To feed thick documents using the gap release lever:
3-6 A-61070 September 1999 Feeding thickdocuments The gap release lever is used to feed thick documents such as cardstock or cover stock. The lever is located on the front panel of thescanner next to the gap adjustment knob. (Graphic depicts movement of separator rollers when lever is used) Gap rele...
Page 27 - Function Codes; to turn the option On, or 0 to turn the option Off.
A-61070 September 1999 4-1 4 Function Codes Using functioncodes There are a variety of functions available which may be used totemporarily change operating values, and to obtain system andaccessory status information. These functions are listed in the Function Code Summary later in thischapter. Foll...
Page 30 - Function code listing; Code
4-4 A-61070 September 1999 Function code listing Following is a listing of the function codes and descriptions. Code Function Code Name Description F01 Select Mode Allows you to select one of the predefined applicationmodes. Enter a value from 1 to 18 and press Enter. F02 Restore Mode Allows you to ...
Page 32 - Purge Print Heads
4-6 A-61070 September 1999 Code Function Code Name Description F46 Front Document PrinterVertical Start Print Position Allows you to specify how far from the leading edge of thedocument printed information will appear. Use thenumeric keys to input values between 0.125 and 20inches (3 to 508 mm) in i...
Page 33 - Length Monitor On/Off
A-61070 September 1999 4-7 Code Function Code Name Description F70 Length Monitor On/Off Allows you to turn the length monitor on or off. The length monitor checks the length of the documents scannedagainst the predefined minimum/maximum allowablelengths. Messages and/or confirmation tones alert you...
Page 34 - Maintenance; Cleaning tasks
A-61070 September 1999 5-1 5 Maintenance This chapter provides maintenance procedures for the scannerincluding cleaning and part replacement procedures. Cleaning tasks To keep your scanner in good operating condition, the following tasksmust be performed periodically: • Cleaning the imaging guides (...
Page 37 - counterclockwise (so the red arrow aligns with the red; Release and lower the horizontal transport plate back into its
5-4 A-61070 September 1999 9. Swing the vertical transport plate closed and rotate the release handle 180 ° counterclockwise (so the red arrow aligns with the red rectangle) to latch the plate. Red arrow Red rectangle 10. Close the side access door. 11. Release and lower the horizontal transport pla...
Page 38 - CAUTION: Open and close the doors slowly.; Lift the release bar to raise the front scan module.
A-61070 September 1999 5-5 Cleaning the feed andseparator rollers (semi-automatic feeder) Clean the feed and separator rollers daily to prevent ink, toner, anddust from collecting on the rollers and preventing documents fromseparating. 1. Lift open the lower access door. CAUTION: Open and close the ...
Page 40 - To clean the feeder module and separator roller:; Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine,
A-61070 September 1999 5-7 Cleaning the feedermodule and separatorroller (automatic feeder) Clean the feeder module and separator roller daily to prevent ink, toner,and dust from collecting on the rollers and preventing documents fromseparating. To clean the feeder module and separator roller: 1. Op...
Page 41 - Cleaning the separator roller:
5-8 A-61070 September 1999 Cleaning the separator roller: 1. Open the front cover. 2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of the machine. 3. Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine, exposing the feeder module and separator roller. 4. Lift and remove the separ...
Page 42 - Cleaning the paper path
A-61070 September 1999 5-9 Cleaning the paper path NOTE: Before doing the following procedure, clean the machine thoroughly and use the roller cleaning pads to clean the feedand separator rollers — start with a clean machine. Use the Paper Path Cleaning sheet to clean the paper path rollers.Periodic...
Page 43 - Vacuuming the horizontal transport area; Lift the release bar to raise the front scan module.
5-10 A-61070 September 1999 Weekly maintenanceprocedures Maintenance procedures that should be performed weekly are vacuuming the inside of the scanner and cleaning the cabinet. Vacuuming inside thescanner Vacuum the inside of the scanner weekly or as required to remove anydust or debris. Vacuuming ...
Page 45 - Vacuuming inside the side access door; the transport system.
5-12 A-61070 September 1999 Vacuuming inside the side access door 1. Turn the power off. 2. Open the side access door. 3. Open the upper access door. 4. Release and open the vertical transport plate by rotating the release handle 180 ° clockwise. 5. Use a natural bristle cleaning brush to remove deb...
Page 46 - Close the upper access door and side access doors.; Cleaning the cabinet
A-61070 September 1999 5-13 6. Swing the vertical transport plate closed and rotate the release handle 180 ° counterclockwise. 7. Vacuum the side access door area. WARNING: Do not make contact with any electricalcomponents when vacuuming inside the scanner. 8. Close the upper access door and side ac...
Page 47 - Changing the lamps; Always replace both lamps at the same time. If both lamps are not
5-14 A-61070 September 1999 Replacementprocedures Replacement procedures should be performed on an as-needed basis.Components that need periodic replacement include the exposurelamps and imaging guides. Changing the lamps The exposure system consists of two special, long-life fluorescentlamps. The l...
Page 50 - Release and remove the rear imaging guide by swinging the guide
A-61070 September 1999 5-17 Replacing the imagingguides To replace the imaging guides, follow the steps below: 1. Open the side access door. 2. Release and open the vertical transport plate by rotating the release handle 180 ° clockwise. 3. Release and remove the front imaging guide by rotating the ...
Page 53 - Replacing the feeder module:
5-20 A-61070 September 1999 Replacing the feedermodule and separatorroller To replace the feeder module and separator roller, follow the stepsbelow: Replacing the feeder module: 1. Open the front cover. 2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of the machine. 3. Grasp and rotate the ro...
Page 54 - Replacing the separator roller:
A-61070 September 1999 5-21 Replacing the separator roller: 1. Open the front cover. 2. Push the roller cover release lever toward the back of the machine. 3. Grasp and rotate the roller cover toward the back of the machine, exposing the feeder module and separator roller. 4. Lift and remove the sep...
Page 56 - Operator Messages; Service Errors
A-61070 September 1999 6-1 6 Operator Messages This chapter outlines the actions that should be taken by the user andsystem administrator when an error message appears in the statusdisplay. When a message appears in the status display, you should take theaction suggested in the Operator Message List...
Page 58 - Operator message listing
A-61070 September 1999 6-3 Operator message listing Code Message Displayed Description/Action Required E101 Auto shut-off Transport will stop and the message will bedisplayed if a document has not been scanned withinone minute. Press Run to continue. Feeddocuments. E102 Press STOP and try again Trie...
Page 64 - various messages
A-61070 September 1999 6-9 Code Message Displayed Description/Action Required E000 -E666 various messages Follow the procedures indicated on the display. If theerror persists, turn the scanner off and then onagain. If error still persists, call Service. E700 -E799 various messages Follow the procedu...
Page 65 - Troubleshooting; Trouble
A-61070 September 1999 7-1 7 Troubleshooting Trouble and remedychart This chapter outlines some of the problems you may encounter andtheir probable causes and remedies. Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Scanner does not power on(status display does notilluminate). The power cord is notconnected. Push th...
Page 66 - Adjust guides and feed roller.
7-2 A-61070 September 1999 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Repeated jamming. The transport system platesand operator-accessible areasare not firmly closed. Repeat any recent jam clearing ormaintenance procedures, makingcertain all plates are firmly inplace and all operator-accessibleareas are closed. ...
Page 67 - The document path
A-61070 September 1999 7-3 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Some images are notdeskewed If you have the Image ManagerAccessory installed, and youencounter images that are notdeskewed, it may be that theupper left corner could be closeenough to the center that whenthe document is deskewed,part of the do...
Page 68 - Clearing documents
7-4 A-61070 September 1999 Clearing documents Follow the steps below to clear the document path: 1. Check each transport area in turn (Areas A through D) for documents lodged in the document path. You only have to removethe jammed document(s). The Jog feature places the rest of thedocuments in the e...
Page 69 - The feeder area; Press and hold the gap release lever and remove all jammed
A-61070 September 1999 7-5 The feeder area To clear the feeder area (Area A): 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Lift up the lower access door. CAUTION: Open and close the doors slowly. 3. Raise the front scan module. 4. Rotate the feed roller cover release lever downward while rotating the feed rolle...
Page 75 - Accessories; Supplies; Supply
A-61070 September 1999 8-1 8 Accessories This chapter provides a list of available accessories for the Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 5500/7500. Operating instructionsfor most of these accessories can be found in this chapter. Other accessories are available but do not necessarily require an...
Page 76 - Parts and tools; Order Number
8-2 A-61070 September 1999 Parts and tools The following parts and tools are needed to properly maintain yoursystem. NOTE: Field Engineers/Specialists are not authorized to order these items; they should be ordered by the customer. Part/Tool Order Number Front Imaging Guide 986448 Rear Imaging Guide...
Page 77 - Using the Bar Code Reader
A-61070 September 1999 8-3 Using the Bar Code Reader The Kodak Digital Science Bar Code Reader 5000/7000 provides a hands-off method of data entry, eliminating the need to manually enterdata found on document(s). Bar code image(s) are read, decoded, andconverted to a data string of ASCII characters....
Page 78 - Bar code types
8-4 A-61070 September 1999 Bar code types During installation, the type of bar code used is defined for each mode.The Bar Code Reader is capable of reading and decoding threedifferent types of bar codes. • Code 3 of 9 — also known as Code 39, is a widely used code in which 9 bars or spaces comprise ...
Page 79 - Bar code placement; Before you begin
A-61070 September 1999 8-5 Bar code placement Bar codes must appear with the bars perpendicular to the leading edgeof the document: Leading edge(fed into transport first) Trailing edge In addition, the following must be true: • The bar code must be at least 0.25 in. (6.3 mm) from the leading edge of...
Page 84 - If the Bar Code Reader is set to read data through the front scan
8-10 A-61070 September 1999 7. Release and open the vertical transport plate by rotating the release handle 180 ° clockwise. Front imagingguide Vertical transportplate Rear imaging guide 8. If the Bar Code Reader is set to read data through the front scan module, remove the front imaging guide. If t...
Page 88 - Evaluating test results; New — the measure of the smallest Narrow-Element Width.; dimensional or reflectance fields.
8-14 A-61070 September 1999 Message 3 If the bar code test was successful, the following results will bedisplayed. Press Enter to access each display. W/N = XX. XX : 1NEW = .XXXX Press Enter to display the next message: RMIN = XXX%Contrast = .XXX% Press Enter to display the last message: MOD = XXX%D...
Page 89 - NEW
A-61070 September 1999 8-15 Table 1 illustrates how the dimensional field values are converted to apass/fail status and the print clarity field values are converted to lettergrades: Table 1 — Bar Code Grades Grade Field A (Pass) B C D F (Fail) W/N 3:1 to 2:1*3:1 to 2.2:1** 2:1 to 1:1*2.2:1 to1:1** N...
Page 92 - Message 3; NOTE: For multiple bar codes on a single document, the asterisk; When the test is completed, press C to return to normal operation,
8-18 A-61070 September 1999 Message 3 BC Type =*XXXXXXXXXXXXX This display gives the decoded value of the bar code read (includingthe *, representing the start character) is greater than 15. To seethe remaining value, press Enter until all characters have beendisplayed. NOTE: For multiple bar codes ...
Page 94 - Using the Footswitch; Footswitch Pressed
A-61070 September 1999 8-21 Using the Footswitch The Kodak Digital Science Footswitch provides a hands-off method of changing document image levels or performing commonly usedfunction(s). You can change a document image level or perform acommonly used function simply by pressing, pressing and holdin...
Page 96 - Using the Patch Reader; Patch types
A-61070 September 1999 8-23 Using the Patch Reader The Kodak Digital Science Patch Reader controls document level changes by automatically sensing a pre-defined patch code andchanging the document level accordingly. During installation, modes are defined for use with specific applications.Patch read...
Page 97 - Printing patches
8-24 A-61070 September 1999 Patch codeplacement Patches may appear parallel to the leading edge of the document: Leading edge(fed into the transport first) In addition: • The top of the patch must be more than 0.20 (5 mm) and less than 0.80 inches (20 mm) from the leading edge of the document. • The...
Page 100 - Printed information
A-61070 September 1999 8-27 Using the Document Printer 5000/7000 The Kodak Digital Science Document Printer 5000/7000 is capable of printing customer-specified information on customer documents. Frontand/or rear printers are available. Printed information The information printed by the Document Prin...
Page 101 - Front and Rear Document Printer Mounting Plate Views; Front Document Printer Mounting Plate
8-28 A-61070 September 1999 Front and rearDocument Printeroverviews The following illustrations will help you become familiar with the frontand rear Document Printer and the mounting plates for the front andrear Document Printer. Spring clips Cable magnet(not shown) Flat cable Notched tab Holding ba...
Page 102 - Changing the vertical start print position; the front Document Printer.
A-61070 September 1999 8-29 Vertical start printposition The vertical start print position is defined at installation and determineshow far the printed information will appear from the leading edge of thedocument. Leading edge (fed into transport first) Vertical start print position NOTE: Printing a...
Page 103 - Front print positions; To change the horizontal print position:; CAUTION: Open and close the lower access door slowly.
8-30 A-61070 September 1999 Horizontal printposition The horizontal print position of the front Document Printer is manuallyset in one of 12 positions on the front Document Printer mounting plate. The horizontal print position of the rear Document Printer is manuallyset in one of 6 positions on the ...
Page 105 - Function codes; F40 allows you to enable/disable both the front and rear Document
8-32 A-61070 September 1999 Function codes The following function codes are available if the Document Printer hasbeen installed and the current application mode allows you to use it. F40 allows you to enable/disable both the front and rear Document Printers. F41 allows you to enable/disable the fron...
Page 106 - Front Document Printer; Lift the release bar to raise the front scan module.
A-61070 September 1999 8-33 Cleaning the inkcartridge Cleaning and priming the ink cartridge will ensure print quality ismaintained. IMPORTANT: Ink deposits or spills can occur if you are not carefulduring the priming procedure. Front Document Printer To check the ink supply in the ink cartridge and...
Page 111 - Open and close the doors slowly.
8-38 A-61070 September 1999 Replacing the inkcartridge Replace the ink cartridge when any of the following conditions occur: • The ink bladder appears shrunken or deflated. • The printed characters appear light or uneven. • Missing characters are evident. • The print test function reveals inconsiste...
Page 114 - Modes
A-61070 September 1999 A-1 Appendix A Basic Concepts This appendix provides the basic concepts associated with scanningdocuments. Modes The scanner offers 18 modes that can be defined for a particularapplication or group of applications. When you select a mode for use with a particular application, ...
Page 115 - Image addresses; Using the Next key; Next
A-2 A-61070 September 1999 Image addresses An image address is assigned to every document scanned. An imageaddress is composed of four fields, each representing a differentdocument level. An image address has a maximum length of 15characters; 12 alphanumerics (field A, field B, and field C must benu...
Page 116 - Using Function Code F92; Enter
A-61070 September 1999 A-3 For example, perform the following steps to change the image addressfrom 1201.01.020.005 to 1201.02.000.000. • Press Next or enter function code F97 . The cursor will appear over the first fixed field character (1201.01.020.005). • Press + (plus key) to leave the image add...
Page 118 - Indexing schemes; Single level indexing
A-61070 September 1999 A-5 Indexing schemes Documents are scanned to record the information contained on them inan easily accessible form. An indexing scheme is used to access or retrieve the informationrecorded and is defined during installation for each mode. The scanner offers the following index...
Page 119 - Two level indexing
A-6 A-61070 September 1999 Two level indexing When using two level indexing, the image address assigned to eachdocument is defined as follows: • Field A (Level 1) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 • Field B (Level 2) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 • Field C (Leve...
Page 120 - Two level offset indexing
A-61070 September 1999 A-7 Two level offset indexing When using two level offset indexing, the image address assigned toeach document is defined as follows: • Field A (Level 1) is defined as having a field length of 0 • Field B (Level 2) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 • Field C (...
Page 121 - Three level indexing
A-8 A-61070 September 1999 Three level indexing When using three level indexing, the image address assigned to eachdocument is defined as follows: • Field A (Level 1) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 • Field B (Level 2) is defined as having a field length greater than 0 • Field C (...
Page 124 - Checking the meters; To view the run time display, enter function code
A-61070 September 1999 A-11 Specialconsiderations Checking the meters It is useful to check the meters to determine maintenance schedulesand the length of time required to complete a job. To view the run time display, enter function code F17 . The display shows three meters: • Meter A shows the numb...