Panasonic KV-S5055C - Manual

For Your Safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life, read thissection carefully before using the unit to ensure properand safe operation of your unit. • This section explains the graphic symbols usedin this manual. WARNING Denotes a potentialhazard that couldresult in seriousinjury or death. C...

CAUTION Power The unit should be used only with thepower cord enclosed with the unit. When the unit is not used over anextended period of time, switch it off, andunplug it. If an unused unit is leftconnected to a power source for a longperiod, degraded insulation may causeelectric shock, current lea...

Safety Information (ForUnited Kingdom only) This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pinmains plug for your safety and convenience.A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse needto be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fusehas a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ...

Precautions Installation • Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, in a colddraft, or near heating apparatus. • Do not place the unit near apparatus whichgenerate electronic or magnetic noise. • Protect the unit from static electricity. • Do not move the unit immediately from a cold placeto a warm...

Illegal Duplication It is unlawful to make duplication of certaindocuments. Duplicating certain documents may be illegal inyour country/area.Penalties of fines and/or imprisonment may beimposed on those found guilty. The following areexamples of items that may be illegal to duplicatein your country/...

Main Unit Front 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 13 14 12 Document guidesADF door releaseHopper extension trayDocument guides selectorExit sub guideExit trayExit stopperExtension sub trayADF doorManual feed selector Switches the scanning method between continuous scanning (Auto) and manual scanning (Manual)....

Rear 1 2 3 5 4 Imprinter door You open this door when installing an imprinter unit (sold separately) or ink cartridge. For details oninstalling an imprinter, refer to "Installing the Imprinter Unit" (page 74). Fan exhaust ventAC inletPower cord Plugs may vary in shape depending on country/ar...

Control Panel and Status Indicators 2 1 3 4 A Double Feed Skip key (DFS) If you press this key when a double feed occurs, the sheet that was detected as a double feed willbe scanned, and scanning will continue. B Start/Stop key (Start/Stop) • If you set [Wait Key] for "Manual Feed Mode" *1 i...

Turning on the Scanner Power 1. Set the power switch ( A ) of the scanner to " " (ON). 1 2 • The ready indicator ( B ) lights green. 18 Operating Manual O p e r a t i o n Operation

Preparing Documents Acceptable Documents The acceptable documents for this scanner are as follows. Document size 48 - 297 mm(1.9 - 11.7 in.) 70 - 432 mm (2.75 - 17 in.) Paper thickness: 20 – 157 g /m² (5 – 42 lbs.) • You can place up to 200 sheets of fresh, 75 g /m² (20 lbs.) paper on the hopper at ...

For documents with mixed page sizes and thicknesses Document thickness The ratio of page thickness between the thickest and thinnestpages must be less than 1.5. Document size The ratio of width and height between the largest page and smallestpage must be less than 1.5.Example: If the smallest page i...

Unacceptable Documents The following types of documents may not scan properly: • Torn or frayed documents • Curled, wrinkled or folded documents • Carbon paper • Thick or irregular documents such as envelopes, documents that are glued together, etc. • Perforated or punched paper • Coated paper Do no...

Scanning Documents This scanner can scan documents whose pages are all the same size and documents whose pages aredifferent sizes. Notice • Make sure to remove paper clips and staples from documents before scanning. Failing to do so candamage the unit, document, or both. • Curled documents may cause...

Scanning Documents with Pages of the Same Size 1. Use the manual feed selector to select continuous scanning (Auto) or manual scanning (Manual). Continuous scanning (Auto) Manual scanning (Manual) Notice • When scanning a document manually (Manual), feed the document 1 page at a time. • When scannin...

6. Slide the document guides ( A ) to match the width of the document to be scanned. 1 When scanning long sheets of paper Pull out the hopper extension tray ( B ) from the hopper. 2 26 Operating Manual Operation

When scanning short sheets of paper When scanning documents like the one shown in the figure below, fully raise the exit stopper ( D ), and adjust the extension sub tray ( E ) to match the size of the document. Scanning direction Document 4 5 28 Operating Manual Operation

Scanning Documents with Pages of Different Sizes For conditions when scanning documents with mixed page sizes, see "For documents with mixed page sizesand thicknesses" (page 20). • When scanning different size documents, scanned sheets may need to be reordered for optimumperformance. 1. Use ...

Using Control Sheets By using control sheets, you can change the scanning conditions in the middle of scanning. Placing a controlsheet in the middle of a document lets you change the scanning conditions for all pages scanned after thecontrol sheet.Control sheets are located on the included CD-ROM. B...

About Printing Control Sheets • Print the control sheet at the specified size; do not enlarge or reduce the size. • When printing the control sheet, make sure that the pattern is 25 mm (1 in.) from the top of the page andcentered horizontally. Center of the page <Example A4 printout> <Examp...

Printing control sheets Note • In order to print control sheets, Adobe ® Reader ® must been installed on your computer. • Refer to the instruction manual for your printer for details about changing print settings. 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD/DVD driver on your computer. • If you have a feature ...

Changing the Scan Background Color By switching the reference plates on the scanner, you can change the scanning background color betweenblack and white. The default setting is black. Notice • Set the reference plate (F) and reference plate (B) to the same color. If the front and rear settings aredi...

Clearing Paper Jams Torn paper, thin paper or paper that is creased on the top edge may cause paper jams. If a paper jam occurs,remove the jammed sheet according to the following procedure. CAUTION • The scanning glass may be very hot after scanning a lot of documents.Remove the jammed sheet after t...

Cleaning the Scanner Outside of the Scanner Notice • Do not use thinner, benzine, or cleaners containing abrasives or surfactants, for cleaning the outsideof the scanner. • Clean the scanner at least once a month. 1. Set the power switch ( A ) of the scanner to " " (OFF). 1 2. Clean the cove...

Inside of the Scanner Note • Clean the scanner at least once a week or when 20,000 sheets have been scanned, whichever comesfirst. • Clean the rollers and sensors if paper jamming or double feeding occurs frequently. • If double feed detection does not function properly, clean the double feed detect...

How to use the blower Remove the brush tip from the blower ( A ), place it on the area that you want to clean ( B ), and then blow away any dirt, as shown in the following figure. • If dirt has accumulated, first remove the dirt with the brush tip of the blower, and then remove the brush tipand blow...

Cleaning the Conveyor CAUTION • The scanning glass may be very hot after scanning a lot of documents.Clean the scanning glass after the temperature has cooled. Note • Clean the conveyor before cleaning the rollers. 1. Set the power switch of the scanner to " " (OFF). 2. Pull the ADF door rel...

Cleaning the Rollers CAUTION • The scanning glass may be very hot after scanning a lot of documents.Clean the scanning glass after the temperature has cooled. 1. Set the power switch of the scanner to " " (OFF). 2. Pull the ADF door release ( A ) towards you, and open the ADF door ( B ). 1 2...

Location of Rollers 3 4 1 2 A Paper feed roller B Separation roller C Free rollers D Double feed prevention roller 5 E Drive rollers 58 Operating Manual Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Sensors and Scanning Glass CAUTION • The scanning glass may be very hot after scanning a lot of documents.Clean the scanning glass after the temperature has cooled. 1. Set the power switch of the scanner to " " (OFF). 2. Pull the ADF door release ( A ) towards you, and open the ...

3. Remove dirt on the sensors ( A , B , C , D , G ) and reflectors ( J ) with the included blower, then wipe the scanning glass ( E , I ) and reference plates ( F , H ) with the roller cleaning paper (page 51). Location of Sensors 1 5 6 2 7 2 3 4 A Waiting sensor B Double feed detector C Slip detect...

Location of Reflectors 10 10 J Reflectors 62 Operating Manual Care and Maintenance

Replacement Parts and Optional Units Part Name Part Number Notes ReplacementParts Roller exchange kit • Paper feed rollermodule • Double feed preventionroller KV-SS039 – Roller cleaning paper KV-SS03 See "About the roller cleaningpaper" (page 51). Ink cartridge KV-SS021 For optional imprinte...

Replacing Parts If double feeding or paper jam occurs frequently even after cleaning the roller (page 56), please call your dealerto order a "Roller exchange kit (KV-SS039)", and replace the paper feed roller module and double feedprevention roller. Replacing the Paper Feed Roller Module 1. ...

Replacing the Double Feed Prevention Roller 1. Set the power switch ( A ) of the scanner to " " (OFF), and unplug the power cord. 1 2. Pull the ADF door release ( A ) towards you, and open the ADF door ( B ). 1 2 Operating Manual 69 Replacement Parts and Optional Units

Installing Optional Units Installing the Imprinter Unit The imprinter prints on the face of the document before scanning. The printed material will also be scanned. 1. Set the power switch ( A ) of the scanner to " " (OFF). 1 2. Open the imprinter door. 74 Operating Manual Replacement Parts ...

Installing the Ink Cartridge Install the ink cartridge in the imprinter. 1. Set the power switch ( A ) of the scanner to " " (OFF). 1 2. Remove the protective tape. Operating Manual 77 Replacement Parts and Optional Units

Removing the ink cartridge 1. Set the power switch of the scanner to " " (OFF). 2. Move the carriage to the ink cartridge exchange position. Notice • Adjust the position following the label on the imprinter. 3. Pinch the ink cartridge adjustment lever ( A ) and lift it. 1 4. Remove the ink c...

Printing Adjusting the imprinter printing position1. Move the carriage to the desired printing position, and align the indicator ( A ) with the " " mark ( B ) . • The " " mark indicates the printing position. Printing is not available in any other position. 2 1 Printing Position 16.5...

Troubleshooting If a problem occurs while the scanner is being used, check the following items and check the scanner statuswith the User Utility. If the unit still malfunctions, turn it OFF, unplug the power cord and call for service. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The ready indicator does notlight w...

Shading Adjustment About shading adjustment The shading adjustment function corrects variations in the lamp intensity and pixel sensor sensitivity, andreduces unevenness in density in scanned images. It can be carried out by means of the User Utility using thespecial shading paper, which is provided...

Repacking Instructions It is highly recommended that you keep the original carton and ALL packing materials. If you need to transport or ship the scanner, please follow these instructions. Note • Improper repacking of the scanner may result in a service charge to repair the scanner. • Please use the...

Specifications Item KV-S5055C Scanning Scanning face Duplex Scanning method Front side: CCD (600 dpi)Back side: CCD (600 dpi) Scanningspeed *1 (portrait) Binary / color300 dpi Simplex A4: 50 pages/min.Duplex A4: 100 images/min. Scanningspeed *1 (landscape) Binary / color300 dpi Simplex A4: 60 pages/...