Minolta PS7000 - Manual

P-6 Precautions for Routine Use • Do not store toner units, PC drum units, and other supplies and con- sumables in a place subject to direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity, as poor image quality and malfunction could result. • Do not attempt to replace the toner unit and PC drum unit in ...

i Welcome Thank you for choosing Minolta quality. For over 30 years Minolta has been a leader on theforefront of office equipment technology and service. Our desire has always been to bring youhighly reliable products. We pledge to continue to provide you, our customer with our stateof the art equip...

ii Introduction Thank you for choosing our Book Scanner (herein after referred to as the Scanner). This operator’s manual includes precautions for installation/operation of the Scanner, asystem outline, an explanation of the Driver software, operation procedures for the Scanner,troubleshooting tips,...

Introduction iii Scanning into a computer and subsequent printing of the following is also prohibited by lawunder some circumstances. 1.Paper Money of the United States or any Foreign Government2.Obligations or Securities of the United States3.Postage stamps, Postal Money Orders or Internal Revenue ...

Introduction iv Europe only CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) We declare under our sole responsibility that the scanner and options to which thisdeclaration relates is in conformity with the specifications below. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU) only. Product Ty...

Introduction v Minolta Co., Ltd. reserves the right to modify this documentation for improvements at anytime without prior notice. The information disclosed in this documentation, including all designs and related materials,is the property of Minolta Co., Ltd. No part of this documentation may be re...

vi Organization This manual consists of the following seven chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 contain basicinformation about the Scanner, including safety precautions for installation/operation,system configuration, and features. Be sure to read these chapters before using the Scanner. Chapter 1 Precaution...

vii Contents Chapter 1 Precautions for Installation & Operation Installation ........................................................................................ 1-1 Installation environment ............................................................ 1-1Power source ...........................

Contents viii Turning off ................................................................................. 5-4 Placing the original .......................................................................... 5-5Scanning procedures ........................................................................

Contents ix Chapter 7 Maintenance Maintenance ..................................................................................... 7-1 Daily checks ............................................................................... 7-1Cleaning ..............................................................

Pr eca u tio ns f o r In sta lla tio n & O p er a ti o n Cha p te r 1 Chapter 1 Precautions for Installation & Operation

1-1 Pr eca u tio ns f o r In sta lla tio n & O p er a ti o n Cha p te r 1 Installation Installation environment Install the Scanner in a location which meets the following requirements to ensure safeoperation and utmost performance. ◆ A place where the illumination onto the book table is less th...

Installation 1-2 Pr eca u tio ns f o r In sta lla tio n & O p er a ti o n Cha p te r 1 Moving the Scanner Please contact your authorized dealer before moving the Scanner to a new installationlocation. Space requirements ◆ Secure the recommended space shown in the figure below to ensure easy oper...

1-3 Pr eca u tio ns f o r In sta lla tio n & O p er a ti o n Cha p te r 1 Operation Operating environment The following environment is required for consistent performance of the Scanner. Temperature: 50 to 95°F (10 to 35°C) with temperature variation not exceeding 50°F(10°C) per hour Humidity: 1...

2-1 Ov er vi ew Ch a p te r 2 Features The Scanner is designed to scan books set face up on the book table. This makes setting the book very easy and reduces concerns that the book may be creased or damaged. In addition, warped text lines and text compression are corrected, ensuring clearer images. ...

2-2 Ov er vi ew Ch a p te r 2 System configuration The Scanner is available in the following configurations. PC version (connected to a personal computer) The Scanner is connected to a personal computer and the scanned images can be uploaded to the computer. PR version (connected to a printer) The S...

2-3 Ov er vi ew Ch a p te r 2 Part identification and functions 1. Scanner unit: The CCD sensor housed in this unit scans the original. 2. Lamp unit: Illuminates the original when the scanner unit reads the image. 3. Control panel: Used to set the operating mode, and displays operating status and er...

2-5 Ov er vi ew Ch a p te r 2 Control panel keys 1. Contrast knob: Adjusts the contrast (luminosity) of the display. 2. User Mode key: Allows you to customize settings. 3. Job Recall key: Recalls settings previously registered in User Mode. 4. Mode Check key: Displays the current settings. 5. Displa...

Control panel keys 2-6 Ov er vi ew Ch a p te r 2 Functions of control panel keys The control panel keys control the following functions. 1. Contrast knob Adjusts the contrast (luminosity) of the display.Turning the volume clockwise and counterclockwise increases and decreases the contrast respective...

PS7 000 T w ai n D ri ver Cha p te r 3 Chapter 3 PS7000 Twain Driver

3-1 PS7 000 T w ai n D ri ver Cha p te r 3 Installation The PS7000 Twain Driver (hereinafter referred to as the Driver) must be installed on the personal computer connected to the Scanner to read images from it. This chapter describes the system requirements of the personal computer and the installa...

Installation 3-2 PS7 000 T w ai n D ri ver Cha p te r 3 Installation procedure Follow the procedure below to install the Driver.*Screens may differ slightly depending on the Windows version. Check that the Scanner is connected to the personal computer. Turn on the power switch of the Scanner (refer ...

3-5 PS7 000 T w ai n D ri ver Cha p te r 3 Uninstall Remove the Driver from the computer when it is no longer required. Uninstall procedure Click the [Start] button and select [Settings] → [Control Panel]. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. Select the [Install/Uninstall] tab. Select [PS7000 Twain D...

3-9 PS7 000 T w ai n D ri ver Cha p te r 3 Image acquisition screen Images can be loaded and function settings made from the personal computer using the Image acquisition screen.Settings on the screen are interlocked with the Scanner’s control panel, meaning that changes made from the personal compu...

PS 7 000 IS IS D ri ver Ch a p te r 4 Chapter 4 PS7000 ISIS Driver

5-1 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Precautions for operation The following sections require special attention when operating the Scanner. ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;...

5-2 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Lamp status Half intensity The Scanner’s lamp lights at half intensity when any key is pressed to select menus, etc. The lamp goes out when no key is pressed for the preset time*. The fan cooling the lamp is turned off one minute after the lamp has gone out. * The auto...

5-3 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Turning the Scanner ON and OFF Turning on Check that the Scanner is connected to the personal computer with the interface cable and turn the Scanner’s power switch on (“|” position). NOTE Turn the scanner on before turning on the personal computer. [Welcome to PS7000. ...

Turning the Scanner ON and OFF 5-4 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Turning off Turn the switch off (“O” position). NOTE • Never turn the power switch off while the Scanner is reading the original.• Turn off the personal computer before turning off the Scanner. 1

5-5 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Placing the original Place the original face up on the book table, aligning the top edge of the book with the stopper on the book table, and the spine of the book with the center mark. Check that the original is positioned with the corresponding size guide, if possible...

5-6 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Scanning procedures Press the User Mode key. Select [Book/Sheet]. Select Book when scanning a thick original (books or dictionaries), and Sheet when scanning a single page document. Refer to page 5-10 “Book/Sheet modes” for details. Place the original face up on the bo...

5-10 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Book/Sheet modes Book mode Select this mode when scanning a thick original (books). Selecting this mode automatically activates the following functions: Functions automatically activated Curved text line correction This function corrects the position of the text on th...

Book/Sheet modes 5-11 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Sheet mode Select this mode if an error message appears or a clear image cannot be obtained in Book mode, or when scanning thin materials (newspapers, photographs, documents, etc.) or a solid surface other than a book. NOTE Text is selected for the Im...

5-12 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Note on originals Name of book 1.Back2.Tassel3.Cover4.Foot5.Head6.Guter The Scanner is designed for exclusive use in scanning images from a book or file. Note, however, that it may not make reliable images from any of the following types of originals. (If a warning me...

Note on originals 5-13 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 3. Originals with a tag attached or bookmark placed The Scanner may not work correctly when a tag is attached or a bookmark is placed within 1-1/8” (30 mm) of the top and bottom edges as shown in the figure. In this case, remove the tag or bookmark b...

Note on originals 5-14 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 7. Originals with special binding When the binding section of the book has a special design and the surface of the original is more than 65 mm above the book table as shown in the figure, press the center of the book table so that the binding section...

Note on originals 5-15 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 8. Books requiring special attention for the binding section An optional angle book holder is used to fix the opening angle of the book when scanning a valuable book whose binding must be carefully protected. Assemble the angle book holder as shown i...

5-16 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Menu flow chart Pressing the keys on the control panel displays the corresponding menus as shown below. Confirm Previous OK Up to three programs of customized settings can be registered. Select an external device (printer or personal computer) to be connected to the S...

User Mode 5-21 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Save Data Up to three programs can be registered in No. 1 to 3. These programs can be recalled using the Job Recall key. Select [Save Data] from the User Mode menu. The program registration screen appears. Select anyone of No. 1 to 3. The current settings ar...

User Mode 5-23 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Book mode setting function Normally, “Book mode” is used in “Auto” setting.In the following cases, however, set the distance between the stopper and the original. ◆ A hardcover book is scanned ◆ The original height cannot be detected (a waning message “Book ...

User Mode 5-24 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Sheet mode setting function Only in Sheet mode, the setting value of the original height can be adjusted to be within a range of 0 to 50 mm in 10 mm increments. The adjusted setting value appears on the display. Select [OK] to return to the main menu. NOTE W...

User Mode 5-25 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Center Erase The shadow generated in the center of the open book is removed. Select [Cent Eras] from the User Mode menu. The center eras setting screen appears. Select [Auto set] to detect the reference position for erasing automatically. Select [OK] to retu...

User Mode 5-27 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Output Select the external device connected to the Scanner. Select [Output] from the User Mode menu. The output setting menu appears. Select [PC] when a personal computer is connected. Select [OK] to return to the main menu. NOTE A dedicated printer and opti...

User Mode 5-28 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Exiting User Mode Select [Previous] from the User Mode menu. SaveData BookSheet CentEras Out put Prev ious Set User Choice

5-29 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Recalling jobs Recall programs registered using [Save Data]. Press the Job Recall key on the control panel. Select anyone of programs No. 1 to 3. The corresponding program is recalled and validated. Select [Previous] to return to the previous screen. User Mode Contras...

5-30 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Checking current settings Current settings can be checked. Press the Mode Check key on the control panel. This key can be used to check settings whenever necessary. Current settings are displayed. Select [Next]. The following screen appears. Select [OK] to return to t...

5-31 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Using the edit functions Edit Functions Select [Edit] from the main menu to set editing functions for scanning. Center Erase (Cent Eras) The shadow generated in the center of the open book is erased during scanning. Select [Cent Eras]. The menu name is highlighted and...

5-36 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Adjusting exposure for scanning Select [Expo] (exposure) from the main menu to set the exposure for scanning. Auto The appropriate exposure is automatically selected according to the type of original. Select [Auto]. The menu name is highlighted and the function is act...

Adjusting exposure for scanning 5-37 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Manual adjustment The exposure for scanning is set manually. Select [Auto] to return the menu name to normal, indicating [Auto] is turned off.“A” disappears from the center of the exposure level bar. Select [OK] to return to the main me...

5-38 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Selecting resolution Select [Reso] from the main menu to set the resolution of the image output. Select [200 dpi], [300 dpi], [400 dpi], or [600 dpi]. The specified resolution is highlighted. Select [OK] to return to the main menu. NOTE [600 dpi] cannot be selected wh...

5-39 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Selecting scan size The size and direction (portrait or landscape) of the original on the book table are set. Scan size in inch Select [Size] in the main menu. Select original direction (landscape or portrait). If landscape is selected, paper size setting screen is di...

Selecting scan size 5-41 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Scan size in metric Select [Size] from the main menu. Select the size (A or B) and direction (portrait or landscape) appropriate for the original. Select [OK] to return to the main menu. When [A (Landscape)] is selected, the size can be selected fr...

5-43 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Selecting Original Type Select [Qlty] in the main menu. Select [Org. type]. The menu name is highlighted and the original type setting screen is displayed. Set the original type in the original type setting screen. NOTE Normally set the original type to [Auto]. For or...

5-44 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Selecting Output Scale Select [Qlty] in the main menu. Press the [Scale] key. The display is reversed, and the Scale Setting screen is displayed. Select [2] or [Gray] on the Scale Setting screen, and press the [OK] key. 2 (Binary) : Suitable to the text original. Read...

5-45 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Selecting Contrast Select [Qlty] in the main menu. Select [Contrast]. The menu name is highlighted and the original type setting screen is displayed. Set the contrast on the Contrast Setting screen. Select the part of the image to be adjusted by using the [ ] key ( : ...

5-47 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Operations in Utility mode The following items can be set in Utility Mode:• Initial settings upon power supply• Timers (automatic clear, lamp off, and printer power save)• Warning (detection items and buzzer preferences)• Changing the SCSI port and ID No. Simultaneous...

Operations in Utility mode 5-48 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Initial settings The initial settings (settings on the panel and the connected device) are customized and/or reset to the default factory settings. If any of the initial settings is changed, turn off the power to the Scanner. Then, turn it o...

Operations in Utility mode 5-50 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Time Set The settings for the timer (automatic clear time, lamp off time, and printer power save time) are set. Select [Time set] on the main Utility screen. The timer setting screen appears. Select the desired item. The specified menu name ...

Operations in Utility mode 5-52 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Caution The type of detection items and buzzer preferences are set here.All settings defined here become effective immediately. Select [Caution] on the main Utility screen. The warning setting screen appears. Select the desired item. The sel...

Operations in Utility mode 5-54 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 SCSI port settings The ID number for SCSI port recognition is set. All settings defined here are effective not only for the current operation but also when the Scanner is turned on next. Select [SCSI set] on the main Utility screen. The SCSI...

Operations in Utility mode 5-55 Op er a tio n Cha p te r 5 Exiting Utility mode Select [Main Menu] on the main Utility screen. Init ial Timeset Caution SCSIset MainMenu Select Function

T rou bl es ho ot in g Cha p te r 6 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

6-1 T rou bl es ho ot in g Cha p te r 6 Potential problems Two types of messages appear on the display according to the nature of the problem. Warning message When any error occurs in parameters for auto focus, auto exposure, or paper size detection prior to scanning, a warning message appears on th...

6-2 T rou bl es ho ot in g Cha p te r 6 Troubleshooting warning messages Warning message Possible cause Action Bind Size is Too HighPress Down Book Table • The height of the surface of the original is more than 65 mm above the book table. • Lower the original so that its surface is within the range ...

7-1 Maint ena n ce Cha p te r 7 Maintenance The following daily checks and cleaning are required to ensure the best possible performance and utmost safety from the Scanner. Daily checks 1. Any of the following conditions could damage the Scanner or other electrical equip- ment. Move the Scanner imme...

Specifications Cha p te r 8 Chapter 8 Specifications

8-1 Specifications Cha p te r 8 Product specifications Type: Desk-top book scanner for face-up originals Scanning system: Rotary mirror scanning system Original type: Book, Sheet Original size: Max. 432 mm x 594 mm (Scanning area) Original thickness: 100 mm: Less than A3 or 17”(effective range: with...

8-3 Specifications Cha p te r 8 For Key Operator’s Use When you need to call for service, the Key Operator should be prepared to provide the following information to your local authorized Dealer.1. Your Company Name, Address, Telephone Number, Department Name, Floor Number, Machine Location, etc. 2....