Page 2 - Contents
A-61167 April 2005 i Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Scanner features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Paper transport features . . . . . . . . ...
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ii A-61167 April 2005 Input and output trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Attaching the input tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Attaching the output tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - iii; Appendix C; Appendix D; Kodak
A-61167 April 2005 iii Appendix A Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Appendix B Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Appendix C Kodak i200 Series Imprinter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Introduction; Scanner features
A-61167 April 2005 1 Introduction Before you install and operate your Kodak i200 Series Scanner, take a few minutes to read through this guide. It contains important information about installing, using, and maintaining your scanner. • Kodak i250 Scanner is a desktop simplex color scanner with an aut...
Page 6 - Resolution
2 A-61167 April 2005 Paper transport features • Automatic and manual feeding • Multifeed detection by document length and/or document thickness • Automatic document feeder (ADF) with operator-assisted “infinite” and single-sheet feeding Speed/Capacity (throughput) The following speeds in pages per m...
Page 7 - Optional accessories; face down
A-61167 April 2005 3 Optional accessories • Kodak i200 Series Imprinter—prints a date, time, fixed string, and/or sequential number on document backs. For information about this accessory, refer to Appendix C, Kodak i200 Series Imprinter . • Kodak i200 Series Dockable Flatbed—the A3 flatbed adds sca...
Page 8 - Recommended documents; Materials
4 A-61167 April 2005 Recommended documents The following chart lists the recommended document attributes. Materials • Virgin and recycled papers• Photographic papers • Clear protective sleeves meeting the size and thickness requirements in this section Paper Types • Bond• Laser • Inkjet• Offset Pape...
Page 9 - Safety information; CAUTION: The scanner and power supply must only be used indoors in a; used in Kodak products are available on the Kodak web site at; Warning labels; WARNING: The scanner front panel must be in place and closed during; User precautions; • Remove all loose objects from the area that could be drawn into
A-61167 April 2005 5 Safety information • When placing the scanner, make sure that the electrical power outlet is located within 1.52 metres (5 feet) of the scanner and is easily accessible. CAUTION: The scanner and power supply must only be used indoors in a dry location. • Material Safety Data She...
Page 11 - Acoustic emission
A-61167 April 2005 7 Environmental information • The Kodak i200 Series Scanners are designed to meet worldwide environmental requirements. • The i200 Series Scanners’ power supply cord jacket and the solder on the circuit boards contain lead. Disposal of lead may be regulated due to environmental co...
Page 12 - EMC statements; United States
8 A-61167 April 2005 EMC statements United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operat...
Page 13 - Installing the Scanner; Site specifications; office environment; Specifications
A-61167 April 2005 9 Installing the Scanner Site specifications Place the scanner: • in a clean area with temperature and relative humidity typical of an office environment CAUTION: The scanner and power supply must only be used indoors in a dry location. • on a stable, level work surface capable of...
Page 14 - System requirements
10 A-61167 April 2005 System requirements Minimum system configuration To operate the scanner, the following minimum configuration is required. NOTES: The actual performance of the system depends upon the scanning application, choice of scanning parameters, and the host computer configuration. If th...
Page 15 - Unpacking the scanner; Scanner components; Front
A-61167 April 2005 11 Unpacking the scanner The scanner box contains the following items: • Kodak i200 Series Scanner • Input tray • Output tray • Power supply • Power cord(s) • Installation CD • Kodak Capture Software Lite CD • Read Me Now sheet • User’s Guide (printed English version; User’s Guide...
Page 16 - Imprinter access door
12 A-61167 April 2005 Rear Side Internal 1 Imprinter access door (for optional imprinter) 2 Imprinter access door handle3 IEEE-1394 (FireWire) port4 Power input5 Output tray6 Output tray extender 5 6 3 4 1 2 1 Output tray extender2 Output tray3 Indicator lights (red, green)4 Input tray5 Input tray e...
Page 17 - Making connections; Installing the; Driver software
A-61167 April 2005 13 Making connections Follow the instructions for installing the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) card and the Kodak Driver Software before you plug the scanner into the host computer. IMPORTANT: You must install the software on the host computer before you install the scanner. Installing the...
Page 18 - Power setup; Use only the power supply that was provided with the scanner.; manufacturer’s power supply.
14 A-61167 April 2005 2. Attach the other end of the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) cable to the host computer. WARNING: Make sure that the position of the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) cable connector end correlates to the IEEE-1394 port configuration before you plug the cable in. Damage to the scanner will occur if ...
Page 19 - Yes
A-61167 April 2005 15 4. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. NOTE: Make sure that the power outlet is located within 1.52 metres (5 feet) of the scanner and is easily accessible. 5. Press the side labeled “I” on the power switch to power up the scanner. After you power up the scanner, the red a...
Page 21 - Input and output trays; Attaching the input tray; Align the input tray pins with the slots.; Attaching the output tray; Locate the output tray slots on the scanner.
A-61167 April 2005 17 Input and output trays The input and output trays snap into place. They also may be adjusted to fit different document sizes. The input and output trays also may be folded flat up against the scanner to save space when the scanner is not in use. Attaching the input tray 1. Loca...
Page 22 - Adjusting the output tray
18 A-61167 April 2005 Adjusting the output tray The adjustable output tray has three possible positions. • Set the output tray to the lowest position when you are scanning long documents. • Set the output tray to the middle position when you are scanning letter- or A4-size documents. • Set the outpu...
Page 23 - Using the Scanner; Automatic feeding; Continuous feeding
A-61167 April 2005 19 Using the Scanner Starting and stopping scanning Scanning is controlled by software developed for your application. To start and stop scanning, refer to the documentation provided with your software. Automatic feeding To scan a batch of documents, follow the guidelines for size...
Page 24 - Manual feeding; and centered in the ADF, then start scanning.; Damaged documents; Place the damaged document into a protective sleeve.
20 A-61167 April 2005 Manual feeding Follow the guidelines for document size, type, weight, quantity, etc., in the Introduction section. Position the leading edge of the document face down and centered in the ADF, then start scanning. Damaged documents You can scan torn or fragile documents through ...
Page 25 - Additional features; • Long Paper mode; Long Paper mode; NOTES: Documents with a cutout on the side and bottom
A-61167 April 2005 21 Additional features Following are additional scanning capabilities that allow you to scan more document types faster and with better results. With the exception of Perfect Page with iThresholding, these features are for the i280 Scanner only: • Long Paper mode • Special Documen...
Page 26 - Toggle patch; NOTES: The Toggle patch document is available as a
22 A-61167 April 2005 Perfect Page with iThresholding Perfect Page with iThresholding is essential when you are scanning mixed batches of documents of varied contrast in background and/or text. Brightness is automatically adjusted for each individual document for highlighting, low contrast, and ligh...
Page 27 - Maintenance; Cleaning the scanner; Use only these cleaning materials:; Item; Staticide Wipes for
A-61167 April 2005 23 Maintenance Cleaning the scanner The scanner will collect dust and other debris during routine scanning. For optimal scanner performance, follow the detailed cleaning instructions in this section and clean the feed module tires, separator module tires, imaging guides, transport...
Page 29 - Cleaning the feed module; the side and pull the cover up and out to remove it.
A-61167 April 2005 25 7. Inspect the tires. If the separator module tires show signs of wear or damage, replace the tires or the separator module. 8. Insert the separator module and align the shaft ends. 9. Press until the separator module clicks into place. 10. Go to the next section to clean the f...
Page 32 - Cleaning the paper path; Replacing parts
28 A-61167 April 2005 Cleaning the paper path 1. Remove the wrapping from the Transport Cleaning Sheet. 2. Adjust the paper feeder guides to fit the cleaning sheet. 3. Feed the cleaning sheet (adhesive side up) through the scanner in portrait orientation until all residue is removed from the drive r...
Page 33 - Calibrating the scanner; screens may be different.; in the Imaging tab.; Calibrate; Place the calibration target in the scanner ADF.; OK
A-61167 April 2005 29 Calibrating the scanner Calibration optimizes the optical system in your scanner in order to achieve the best overall quality of scanned images. Frequent calibration is not needed or recommended. NOTE: The screens shown in this section are for the TWAIN driver. Your screens may...
Page 34 - Troubleshooting; Indicator lights; Green on; Lamps
30 A-61167 April 2005 Troubleshooting Indicator lights There are two indicator lights — one red, one green — on the scanner that give some information about what the scanner is doing. Green on — scanner is ready to scan Green flashing — scanner is busy Red on — an error condition exists (refer to “P...
Page 36 - Color image quality
32 A-61167 April 2005 System is not responding If the scanner and/or host computer are not responding, perform the following steps. 1. Power down the computer. 2. Power down the scanner. 3. Disconnect the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) cable from the IEEE-1394 port on the back of the scanner. 4. Power up the ...
Page 37 - Problem solving; Problem
A-61167 April 2005 33 Problem solving Occasionally, you may experience a problem with your scanner. In many cases, you can easily fix the problem yourself. To perform suggested maintenance, refer to the Maintenance section. You may also need to check your scanning application. Problem Possible Solut...
Page 40 - Appendix A Specifications
A-61167 April 2005 A-1 Appendix A Specifications Scanner Type i250 Scanner: simplex color scanner with automatic document feeder i260 Scanner: duplex color scanner with automatic document feeder i280 Scanner: duplex color scanner with automatic document feeder Image Capture Resolution 75 dpi to 300 ...
Page 42 - Appendix B Supplies and Accessories
A-61167 April 2005 B-1 Appendix B Supplies and Accessories Contact your scanner supplier to order supplies. Item CAT No. Kodak i200 Series Dockable Flatbed 130 5390 Kodak i200 Series Imprinter 892 7964 Kodak Feeder Consumables Kit for i200 Series Scanners (1 complete feed module, 1 complete separato...
Page 43 - i200 Series Imprinter
A-61167 April 2005 C-1 Appendix C Kodak i200 Series Imprinter The Kodak i200 Series Imprinter adds imprinting capability to your Kodak i200 Series Scanner. The imprinter prints a date, time, fixed string, and/or sequential number on document backs. Purchase the imprinter separately (CAT No. 892 7964...
Page 44 - Installing the imprinter; Disconnect the power cord from the back of the scanner.
C-2 A-61167 April 2005 Installing the imprinter Removing the circuit board cover 1. Make sure that the scanner is powered down and there are no documents in the feeder area. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the scanner. 3. Disconnect the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) cable from the IEEE-1394 por...
Page 55 - Imprinter maintenance; Imprinting problems
A-61167 April 2005 C-13 Imprinter maintenance The ink cartridges, ink blotter strips, and ink cartridge carrier used in the imprinter will need replacing occasionally. Imprinting problems If you are having problems imprinting on scanned documents: • Verify that the ink cartridge is not empty. The in...
Page 57 - Supplies and Accessories
A-61167 April 2005 C-15 10. Remove the backing from a new blotter strip. 11. Align the blotter strip in one of the channels. 12. Press the adhesive side of the blotter strip down firmly into the channel. 13. Repeat Steps 10-12 for the other strip. 14. Lower the scanner door and press it firmly until...
Page 58 - Imprinting overview; The; Print characters; Printable Character Set; blank
C-16 A-61167 April 2005 Imprinting overview Many applications with capture needs up to 10,000 pages per day, particularly in the finance, insurance, and public administration industries, require an imprinter. Furthermore, forms processing applications in all areas can benefit from the use of an impr...
Page 60 - i200 Series Dockable Flatbed; Flatbed specifications; Dimensions
A-61167 April 2005 D-1 Appendix D Kodak i200 Series Dockable Flatbed The Kodak i200 Series Dockable Flatbed is an A3 flatbed that adds scanning capability for exception documents to your i200 Series Scanner. Purchase the flatbed separately (CAT No. 130 5390). Contents of the dockable flatbed kit The...
Page 62 - Using the flatbed; Book scanning
A-61167 April 2005 D-3 Using the flatbed Use the flatbed to scan documents that cannot be scanned using the automatic document feeder (ADF). 1. Raise the input tray and rest it against the scanner, if necessary. 2. Lift the flatbed cover and hold it up. 3. Place the document face down on the glass p...
Page 63 - Calibrating the flatbed; Allow the lamps to warm up for three minutes.
D-4 A-61167 April 2005 Calibrating the flatbed Calibration optimizes the optical system in your scanner in order to achieve the best overall quality of scanned images. Frequent calibration is not needed or recommended. NOTES: You must calibrate the ADF before you can calibrate the flatbed. The scree...
Page 64 - Cleaning the flatbed; Wipe the platen glass with a Staticide Wipe.; After a power failure
A-61167 April 2005 D-5 Calibration begins. A message appears when the ADF calibration has finished. 6. Raise the scanner’s input tray and rest it against the scanner. 7. Lift the flatbed cover and hold it up. 8. Place the calibration target face down on the glass platen. 9. Position the calibration ...
Page 65 - IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to undock the flatbed while it is in use.
D-6 A-61167 April 2005 Removing the dockable flatbed The flatbed is easy to remove from your i200 Series Scanner. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to undock the flatbed while it is in use. 1. Power down the scanner. 2. Raise the input tray and rest it against the scanner. 3. Squeeze the latches on the lowe...
Page 67 - Appendix E Installing Optional Memory; IMPORTANT: DDR “Double Data RAM” style modules do not fit in the
A-61167 April 2005 E-1 Appendix E Installing Optional Memory The i200 Series Scanners come installed with the basic amount of memory required for scanning. This may be sufficient for your scanning needs. However, you may install additional memory (SODIMM) in the scanner to accommodate long document ...
