Page 3 - Introduction; i800 Series Scanners; Kodak Digital; The features; Kodak
A-61510 January 2005 1-1 1 Introduction Kodak i800 Series Scanners The i800 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 Data so...
Page 4 - About this manual
A-61510 January 2005 1-2 About this manual This manual provides the following: Chapter 1, Introduction – includes a brief summary of the Kodak i800 Series Scanners, a list of features available for each scanner and the support drivers. Chapter 2, Best Practices – includes information to use when set...
Page 5 - Image outputs; Rear color
A-61510 January 2005 1-3 Image outputs i800 Series Scanners can return bi-tonal, grayscale or color images to the host. Below is a description of the valid combinations. All i800 Scanners are duplex scanners. This means both the front and the rear side of each document may be captured. For each side...
Page 6 - Front grayscale; the front side of the document using 8-bits per pixel.; Rear grayscale; the rear side of the document using 8-bits per pixel.
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...
Page 7 - Best Practices; host; Basic image capture
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...
Page 8 - Scanner setup
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 ...
Page 9 - Enable scanning
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...
Page 14 - Dual stream duplex; This job stream is available for i820 and i840 Series Scanners.
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...
Page 16 - Jam and Fault recovery; Use the image header of the last image retrieved to
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...
Page 17 - Bar code recognition; resolution
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...
Page 18 - Image addressing; Image address format
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...
Page 20 - Two level indexing
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...
Page 21 - Two level offset indexing
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...
Page 22 - Three level indexing
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...
Page 24 - Three level offset indexing
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. •...
Page 25 - Controlling document level changes; You can change image address level via the Level icon
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...
Page 26 - Document level information is transmitted in each image header.
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...
Page 28 - Print String formatting
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...
Page 29 - Matching System® Colors guide; Threshold; this value should be set to match; Resolution
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 ...
Page 30 - Yellow U
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...
Page 32 - line length
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...
Page 34 - Sequential counter; the scanner assigns a unique Sequential; Patch Type; the scanner indicates if a patch type was
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...
Page 35 - Zone processing; This feature may be used in conjunction with auto cropping.; Original; Start the scanner to do dual stream simplex scanning (front
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...
Page 37 - Programmable keys; Terminate Batch
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...
Page 38 - Patch Reading; Types of Patch Codes
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...
Page 39 - Transfer Patch Code; and the patch type returned as; Toggle Patch; NOTE: Toggle patch may also be used to trigger the scanner to; Additional Patch Codes
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...
Page 40 - Batching
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...
Page 41 - Using the TWAIN Data Source; Installation; Follow the instructions on each screen as prompted.
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...
Page 42 - or select; Imaging>Scan Validation Tool; . The Scan Validation Tool dialog; OK; Double-click the Scanner icon to access the Kodak Scanner
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 ...
Page 43 - Button Description; Enables the scanner to initiate scanning.
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...
Page 45 - Reset all values
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...
Page 46 - The Imaging tab; Image Selection box; lists the available sides (front and rear) of an
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...
Page 47 - Scanning bi-tonal images; The descriptions below are for scanning bi-tonal images only.; Binarization; these settings effect the bi-tonal image. Available
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...
Page 50 - Contrast 0; Contrast
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...
Page 51 - thresholding is used to convert a grayscale image into a
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...
Page 52 - Kodak Digital Science
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...
Page 53 - Scanning color images; The descriptions below are for scanning color images only.; indicates the scanning resolution,; Color
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...
Page 56 - The Paper tab; Display window; lists the available sides of an image that you can
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...
Page 57 - select one of the following options:
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...
Page 58 - fixed cropping
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...
Page 60 - The Compression tab
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...
Page 62 - The Dropout tab; electronic color drop-out is available only for; Color Dropout; choose the color you want to eliminate:; Remove; the value that is used to identify the color which will
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 ...
Page 63 - Background; this value will be substituted in the grayscale
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...
Page 64 - The Image Address tab
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...
Page 66 - this drop-down menu may be used to suggest image; Image Address Format; the image address can be printed on the; Check Digit; this option will only be displayed if the scanner is
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 ...
Page 67 - The Batch tab; Batching is the operation of counting pages or documents.; Batch Control area; defines the number of documents to be counted prior to; Batch Level; defines the action to be taken prior to
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...
Page 69 - Patch 3; current; Patch T/Transfer Patch; next; Patch Confirmation tone; Patch Code Information for Kodak
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...
Page 70 - Button Control area
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...
Page 71 - The Multifeed tab; Length Detection; choose the minimum length of the document that; of Points; or
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...
Page 73 - The Options tab; Image Transfer Order; if you using dual stream scanning (bi-tonal; Image Transfer Count; allows you to adjust the image transfer count
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...
Page 75 - The Printer tab; Enable; check this option to enable the Document Printer 1.; Print Template setup; choose the level of the document that you want the specified
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...
Page 79 - Horizontal Print Position
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...
Page 80 - The Setup tab; Firmware; Download
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...
Page 81 - The Info tab; The Info tab displays information about your scanner.; Scanner Data; shows the following information about your scanner:; Scanner Meters; shows information about your scanner, such as how; Software Data; shows the version numbers of the Scan Validation
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...
Page 82 - Using the ISIS Driver
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...
Page 85 - enter the sampling rate of the images you wish to; Last File; displays the full path and file name for the last stored image.; Total; displays the total number of images scanned during the current
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...
Page 87 - Reset all values to
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...
Page 89 - Scan Mode; the host computer provides information to the scanner; Simplex; indicates that both sides of the image will be scanned.; Dots per inch; Binary
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 ...
Page 90 - the following descriptions are for binary images
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...
Page 91 - screens photographic areas of a document to; Dithering; a method used to simulate gray levels. The following; 4-Level Dispersed Dot Screen; alternative screening options to emulate gray.
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...
Page 92 - Cropping; allows you to capture a portion of the document being
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...
Page 93 - To define the zone, select; Area...; to display the Scan Area dialog
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...
Page 94 - sets the image contrast by adjusting the difference; is always selected for binary images. Adjust the contrast; Automatic; not available for i800 Series Scanners.; thresholding is used to convert a gray scale image into a
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...
Page 95 - and; Darken; are used as quick sets to adjust the
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.
Page 106 - Enable Imprinter; check this option to enable the Document Printer; Level
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...
Page 107 - Format Template; the format template is used to build the print string.; Print String; To build the print string:
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...
Page 110 - : allows you to define the distance from the lead edge
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...
Page 113 - Threshold value
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....
Page 116 - these patch types can be; Patch 1; NOTE: Patch 4 can also be used as a Toggle patch. For more; Patch 6; the confirmation tone may be
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...
Page 118 - Format string; this text field allows you to structure your image; Image Address fields; you can use the selections in the field to automatically fill in
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...
Page 120 - Fixed Cropping; Relative Cropping; NOTE: Select the side and image to be defined by highlighting Front
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...
Page 122 - The chart below provides a comparison of
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/...
Page 123 - Eastman Kodak Company, 2005
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Document Imaging Rochester, New York 14650 Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. A-61510 1/05 Eastman Kodak Company, 2005