Page 2 - Introduction; About this manual
A-61580 November 2007 1-1 1 Introduction The Kodak i1800 Series Scanners are high-volume production scanners which include image processing technology that can improve image quality and sometimes make the reproduction better than the original. You can use the ISIS Driver or TWAIN Datasource (both ar...
Page 3 - Image outputs; Kodak; Front black and white
1-2 A-61580 November 2007 Image outputs The i1800 Series Scanners are duplex scanners. This means both the front and the rear side of each document may be captured. For each side captured, the scanner creates a black and white and color/grayscale image. The host application controls which of these i...
Page 4 - Front grayscale; the front side of the document using 8-bits per pixel.; Front black and white:; contents of the front side of the document using 1-bit per pixel.; Back grayscale; the rear side of the document using 8-bits per pixel.; Back black and white; contents of the rear side of the document using 1-bit per pixel.
A-61580 November 2007 1-3 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 black and whi...
Page 5 - Best Practices; host; Basic image capture
A-61580 November 2007 2-1 2 Best Practices This chapter provides you with recommendations for program logic, which will allow you to interact efficiently with the i1800 Series Scanners. This high-level information is not intended to be used as a coding guide. The following information is provided in...
Page 6 - Scanner setup
2-2 A-61580 November 2007 Scanner setup To set up the scanner: 1. Set up your scanner operating conditions: • simplex/duplex• image order• lamp timeout• transport timeout• transport timeout response• length detection status and response• multi-feed detection status and response• starting document co...
Page 7 - Disable scanning; Error handling
A-61580 November 2007 2-3 Enable scanning The host must issue a Scan command to enable scanning before documents can be transported through the scanner. If scanning has not been enabled, the feeder and transport system will not turn on. Initiate polling Initiate host system polling of the scanner to...
Page 9 - Grayscale only - duplex; Setup the scanner to retrieve grayscale images.
A-61580 November 2007 2-5 Controlling image transfer order This section provides job stream examples which can be used in scanning applications. The host application is responsible for determining the order in which the scanner returns images. Front images must always be retrieved before back images...
Page 10 - Dual stream - simplex; Start the scanner to do dual stream simplex scanning (front black
2-6 A-61580 November 2007 Dual stream - simplex 1. Prepare documents. 2. Start the scanner to do dual stream simplex scanning (front black and white and front color). 3. Setup the scanner to retrieve black and white images first. 4. Enable the scanner and start polling. LoopRead front black and whit...
Page 11 - Auto Color Detection; by choosing; Low; or; Custom
A-61580 November 2007 2-7 Single-stream duplex alternating between black and white and color/grayscale using the scanner Toggle patch The Toggle patch is a type 4 patch that is used to trigger the scanner to switch from the current image stream (black and white) to the alternative image stream (colo...
Page 13 - Bar code recognition; resolution; Image addressing; Image address format
A-61580 November 2007 2-9 Image file storage locations This section provides general recommendations regarding the impact of image file storage locations on the overall throughput of the scanner. You can receive up to four image files per document. Decisions about where to write these files when ret...
Page 14 - Indexing schemes; Single level indexing; • Field D has a field length of 2 characters and is defined as a Level 1
2-10 A-61580 November 2007 Starting image address/next image address The host application must always seed the scanner with the starting image address. The scanner will return the image address associated with each image in the image header. The application can track this image address for use in se...
Page 15 - Two level indexing
A-61580 November 2007 2-11 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. For example, if yo...
Page 16 - Two level offset indexing; • Field D (Level 2) defined as having a field length greater than 0.
2-12 A-61580 November 2007 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. For example, if you scan a book with 2 chapters (Chapter 1 has 40 pages a...
Page 17 - Three level indexing
A-61580 November 2007 2-13 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 (Lev...
Page 18 - Three level offset indexing
2-14 A-61580 November 2007 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. ...
Page 20 - Print string formatting; Level
2-16 A-61580 November 2007 Level rules Level rules are an automated way to control document image addressing based on the level of the previous document. For a level 3 indexing scheme, the application must define the Level to Follow Level rules for Level 3, Level 2, and Level 1 For example:. Level t...
Page 23 - line length
A-61580 November 2007 2-19 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 black and white, ba...
Page 26 - Programmable keys; • End Batch; Patch reading; Patch code types; Type 3 Patch Code
2-22 A-61580 November 2007 Programmable keys Programmable keys are available for use by the operator when the scanner is enabled. The touchscreen displays the functions that are associated with these programmable keys. The programmable keys can be assigned the following functions: • No scanner funct...
Page 27 - Transfer Patch Code; and the patch type; Toggle Patch; NOTE: Toggle patch may also be used to trigger the scanner to switch; Additional Patch Codes
A-61580 November 2007 2-23 Transfer Patch Code The image header reflects when a Transfer patch code is detected on a document. A document containing 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 (Leve...
Page 28 - Batching
2-24 A-61580 November 2007 Batching Batching information only applies when the scanner is configured with Image Address enabled via the operator control panel touchscreen. Batching provides a way for the scanner to perform a specific function after scanning a designated number of documents at a part...
Page 29 - Using the TWAIN Datasource; Installation
A-61580 November 2007 3-1 3 Using the TWAIN Datasource Installation The TWAIN Datasource is included with the scanner. You can install the Datasource 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 install...
Page 30 - TWAIN; and click
3-2 A-61580 November 2007 Accessing the Scan Validation tool 1. Select Start>Programs>Kodak>Document Imaging>Scan Validation Tool. 2. From the Driver Types box, select TWAIN . 3. From the Drivers box, select Kodak Scanner: i1800 and click OK. 4. Select the Scanner icon. The main Kodak Sc...
Page 31 - The TWAIN interface is divided into three main sections:; Image; Settings: clicking the Settings button on the main; Device; the Device button is located on the Image Settings; Diagnostics; : the Diagnostics button is located on the Device
A-61580 November 2007 3-3 The TWAIN interface is divided into three main sections: • Image Settings: clicking the Settings button on the main Kodak Scanner window, displays the Image Settings window. From this window you can set your image processing parameters by using the General, Size, Adjustment...
Page 32 - The main; Scanner window; Setting Shortcut; changed
3-4 A-61580 November 2007 The main Kodak Scanner window The main Kodak Scanner window is the home window of the scanner’s user interface. You can scan by selecting a Setting Shortcut and then selecting OK/Scan . Setting Shortcuts — provides a list of the Setting Shortcuts. The supplied shortcuts are...
Page 33 - Two Sided
A-61580 November 2007 3-5 Input document is — allows you to select which sides of the document have information that you want an electronic image of: • Two Sided : scans the front and back of the document. • One Sided - Front : scans only the front side of the document. • One Sided - Back : scans on...
Page 34 - Cancel; — closes the main Kodak Scanner window without saving any; Information icons; About; Help
3-6 A-61580 November 2007 OK/Scan — when selected, you will be prompted to save any unsaved changes. NOTE: If this button is OK, any unsaved changes will remain in affect for the current scan session. Cancel — closes the main Kodak Scanner window without saving any changes. Information icons About :...
Page 35 - Side; Advanced Image Setup
A-61580 November 2007 3-7 The Image Settings window The Image Settings window allows you to define image processing options by using the available tabs. The values used in Image Settings are saved in the selected Setting Shortcut. The Image Settings window includes the following tabs: General, Size,...
Page 37 - — closes the main
A-61580 November 2007 3-9 OK/Scan — when selected, you will be prompted to save any unsaved changes. NOTE: If this button is OK, any unsaved changes will remain in effect for the current scan session. Cancel — closes the main Kodak Scanner window without saving any changes. Information icons About :...
Page 38 - Scan as
3-10 A-61580 November 2007 Image Settings - General tab The General tab contains the commonly used image options. In most cases you will not have to change options on other tabs. Scan as — allows you to select the electronic image format. • Color (24-bit) : the scanner will produce a color version o...
Page 40 - Image Settings - Size tab; Outline
3-12 A-61580 November 2007 Image Settings - Size tab The Size tab provides the following options. Document — allows you to select how the scanner will detect your document as it is being fed through the scanner. • Automatically Detect and Straighten : the scanner will automatically find each documen...
Page 42 - Landscape
3-14 A-61580 November 2007 Post scan rotation — allows you to select any rotation to be applied to the electronic image after it has been scanned. • (none) • Automatic — the scanner will analyze each document to determine how it was fed and will rotate the image to the proper orientation. NOTES: - T...
Page 43 - Black and White; Contrast; Conversion quality: Best
A-61580 November 2007 3-15 Image Settings - Adjustments tab The options available on the Adjustments tab depend on the Scan as selection on the General tab. The following options are based on a Scan as selection of Black and White . Conversion quality — these settings effect how the scanner analyzes...
Page 44 - Threshold; Conversion quality: Normal; Majority Rule; No Noise Filter Used
3-16 A-61580 November 2007 Threshold — aids in controlling the level at which a pixel is considered black or white. • Decreasing this setting will make the image appear lighter, and can be used to subdue background noise. • Increasing this setting will make the image appear darker, and can be used t...
Page 46 - option at the top of the Image Settings window.; Done; — returns you to the Image Settings window.
3-18 A-61580 November 2007 Advanced Image Setup The Advanced Image Setup is accessed via the icon located next to the Side option at the top of the Image Settings window. When you select the Advanced Image Setup icon, the Advanced tab will be displayed. Done — returns you to the Image Settings windo...
Page 47 - Advanced tab
A-61580 November 2007 3-19 Advanced tab Input document is — select Two Sided, One Sided - Front, or One Sided - Back depending on what side(s) you want to configure. NOTE: The Two Sided and One Sided - Back options are only available for duplex scanner models. Different settings per side — by defaul...
Page 49 - Add; Change; Delete
A-61580 November 2007 3-21 Refer the examples later in this chapter for procedures on how to configure advanced options. When available, use the up and down arrows to select the order the images will be delivered by the scanner to the scanning application. Toolbar buttons Done — returns you to the I...
Page 50 - Content Settings tab; Sensitivity
3-22 A-61580 November 2007 Content Settings tab The options on the Content Settings tab can be used for either one- or two-sided jobs . Side — determines which side the Sensitivity settings are applied to. This option is only available if Different settings per side is turned on from the Advanced ta...
Page 53 - Home; Save
A-61580 November 2007 3-25 9. Select Done to return to the Image Settings window. NOTE: You will notice that the Side option now has two entries: Both: Color (24-bit) and Both: Black and White (1-bit) . 10. Select Sides: Both: Color (24-bit) . Make any other adjustments to the color image settings o...
Page 61 - Items; Format; Counter
A-61580 November 2007 3-33 Template: Format — allows you to define your print string. The maximum amount of characters for the print string is 40 characters (including spaces). As you build your print string, only items that will fit in the 40-character limit will be available from the Add and Chang...
Page 63 - The Enhanced Printer and Patch Readers; Feed Direction
A-61580 November 2007 3-35 • Orientation : while the characters are printed vertically (starting at the lead edge of the document) this allows you to select the orientation of the print string. Available options are: 0, 90, 180, 270 . Offset from lead edge — select a value from 0.35 to 33.5 inches t...
Page 64 - Device - Multifeed tab; — controls how aggressively the scanner will work to
3-36 A-61580 November 2007 Device - Multifeed tab Multifeed detection aids in document processing by detecting documents that may go through the feeder overlapped. Multifeeds can happen due to stapled documents, adhesives on documents, or electrostatically charged documents. Ultrasonic detection Sen...
Page 71 - these patch types can be used by the; Use Heads; — select which patch heads/readers you would like to use.
A-61580 November 2007 3-43 Feature • Patch Types 1, 4 and 6 these patch types can be used by the scanning application for post-scan image control (they are not used for image addressing). For example, use these patch types for workflow control or changing between black and white and color/grayscale ...
Page 75 - Changing Device settings; Settings
A-61580 November 2007 3-47 Changing Device settings 1. Select the Setting Shortcut from the main Kodak Scanner window that closely describes your desired output. 2. Select Settings to display the Image Settings window. 3. Select Device to display the Device Settings window. 4. Before making any adju...
Page 76 - Using the ISIS Driver; Default; the values on all tabs will be reset to the factory defaults.; Copy; this function is only available when scanning two-sided; OK; saves the values set on all tabs.; closes the window without saving any changes.
A-61580 November 2007 4-1 4 Using the ISIS Driver The ISIS Driver is software that communicates with the scanner. This driver is created and maintained by EMC Captiva and is provided with the scanner by Kodak. Many scanning applications support ISIS drivers and this driver can be used to interface w...
Page 77 - Main tab
4-2 A-61580 November 2007 Main tab The Main tab provides the following options: Image Mode Camera — the selections in the Camera box list the available sides (front and back) of an image where you can define individual image processing values. Options include: Front Image #1, Front Image #2, Back Im...
Page 80 - Layout tab
A-61580 November 2007 4-5 Layout tab The Layout tab provides these options: Image Orientation • Portrait : displays the image orientation in the shape of a conventional portrait, where height is greater than width. • Landscape: displays the image orientation in the shape of a conventional landscape ...
Page 81 - Image Processing tab
4-6 A-61580 November 2007 Image Processing tab The Image Processing tab displays the Image Mode, Mode and Toggle Patch information that was previously described. Refer to the section entitled “Main tab” earlier in this chapter for descriptions. General options • Deskew automatically straightens a ...
Page 83 - Scanner tab; Document Feeder
4-8 A-61580 November 2007 Scanner tab The Scanner tab provides the following options. Document Feeder Feeder Position — select the desired paper source. • Normal : select when you are scanning a stack of documents of 25 sheets or less. The input elevator is in its highest position. • 100 Sheets : se...
Page 86 - — displays the Calibrate dialog box which allows you to; Image Chain; : optimizes your scanner to achieve the best image; UDDS; : ensures that the ultrasonics system that detects multi-feeds
A-61580 November 2007 4-11 Operations Calibrate — displays the Calibrate dialog box which allows you to perform an Image Chain or UDDS calibration. Only calibrate the scanner when prompted to do so. • Image Chain : optimizes your scanner to achieve the best image quality and feeding performance. Fre...
Page 87 - IMPORTANT:If the White Background Accessory is installed, it
4-12 A-61580 November 2007 Use the calibration target provided with your scanner. 1. Click Calibrate . The Calibrate dialog box will be displayed. 2. Select Image Chain or UDDS from the drop-down box. • If you select Image Chain, use the calibration target provided with your scanner. Be sure to use ...
Page 88 - Auto Color Detect tab
A-61580 November 2007 4-13 Auto Color Detect tab The Auto Color Detect tab provides the following options. Color Content Select one of the following options for automatic color detection. • Low : documents require only a small amount of color to be saved as color or grayscale images. Used for captur...
Page 90 - Dropout tab
A-61580 November 2007 4-15 Dropout tab The Dropout tab displays the Image Mode, Mode and Toggle Patch information that was previously described. Refer to the section entitled “Main tab” earlier in this chapter for descriptions. Color Dropout Color dropout is used to eliminate a form's background so ...
Page 91 - Imprinter tab; Mode; : disables the options on the Imprinter tab.; Print on the front of document before scanning; options on the Imprinter tab.; — choose the level of the document that you want the specified
4-16 A-61580 November 2007 Imprinter tab The Enhanced Printer provides a vertical print capability and supports alphanumeric characters, date, image address, time, document count and custom messages. All print information is captured in the image header of each document. Mode • Do not print : disabl...
Page 93 - Image Address tab; Format String
4-18 A-61580 November 2007 Image Address tab Image addressing is used for document tracking, batch control and image management. The Image Address tab allows you to set an image address starting point. The scanner will increment the image address based on how you set up the image address rules on th...
Page 97 - image addressing - disabled
4-22 A-61580 November 2007 Feature Patch Codes — 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 black and white and color/grayscale imaging or workflow control. Patch 1 Patch 4/To...
Page 98 - OCP tab; Function Keys
A-61580 November 2007 4-23 OCP tab The OCP tab is used to assign actions the operator uses from the Operator Control Panel. Function Key #1, Function Key #2 and Function Key #3. Function Keys — available functions are: • End of Job • Terminate Batch • Omit Multifeed Detection on Next Document • Do N...
Page 99 - Displays information about your scanner and driver.
4-24 A-61580 November 2007 Operator Log tab The Operator Log tab provides a listing of any errors that have been encountered. You can either save this information to a file by clicking the Save icon, or click the Copy icon to copy the information to the clipboard. About tab Displays information abou...
Page 100 - Scan Area dialog box
A-61580 November 2007 4-25 Scan Area dialog box The Scan Area dialog box is only available for images when the Cropping option selected on the Layout tab is either Fixed to Transport or Relative to Document . To access the Scan Area dialog box, select Scan Area on the Layout tab. NOTE: Select the si...
