Konica Minolta Kodak i1840 User Guide - Page 2

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May 2010

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Contents

1

Introduction

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New features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Firmware version 3.x.x or higher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Scanner features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Supporting documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Contacting Service and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

MSDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

User precautions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Gas springs warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Environmental information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

EMC statements

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

United States

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Japan

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Taiwan

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Peoples Republic of China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

European Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Acoustic emission

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Power system connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

2

Getting Started

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Scanner components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Internal components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Rear view

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3

Using the Scanner

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Turning the scanner on

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Turning the scanner off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Starting and stopping scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Document preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-3

Adjusting the input elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Adjusting the side guides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Selecting your feeding position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Locking the side guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Adjusting the height of the input elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Adjusting the input tray for document length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Installing the document extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Output tray options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Adjusting the output tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Adjusting the side guides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Adjusting the output tray for document lengths up to 43.2 cm (17 in.) . 3-8

Positioning the output tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Adjusting the end stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Adjusting the angle of the output tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

The exit deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Adjusting the output tray for documents from 43.2 cm (17 in.) to

101.6 cm (40 in.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Adjusting the short document tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Section	Page
1 Introduction	5
New features	6
Firmware 3.X.X or higher	6
Scanner features	7
System requirements	8
Supporting documentation	9
Contacting Service and Support	10
Safety information	11
MSDS	11
User precautions	11
Gas springs warning	11
Environmental information	12
European Union	12
Battery Information	12
EMC statements	12
United States	12
Japan	12
Taiwan	13
Peoples Republic of China	13
Korea	13
European Union	13
Acoustic emission	13
Power system connection	13
2 Getting Started	14
Scanner components	14
Front view	14
Internal components	17
Rear view	18
3 Using the Scanner	19
Turning the scanner on	19
Turning the scanner off	21
Starting and stopping scanning	21
Document preparation	21
Adjusting the input elevator	23
Adjusting the side guides	23
Selecting your feeding position	23
Locking the side guides	23
Adjusting the height of the input elevator	24
Adjusting the input tray for document length	24
Installing the document extender	25
Output tray options	25
Adjusting the output tray	25
Adjusting the side guides •	25
Adjusting the output tray for document lengths up to 43.2 cm (17 in.)	26
Positioning the output tray	26
Adjusting the end stop	27
Adjusting the angle of the output tray	27
The exit deflector	29
Adjusting the output tray for documents from 43.2 cm (17 in.) to 101.6 cm (40 in.)	30
Adjusting the short document tray	31
Adjusting the height of the scanner	32
Feeding documents using multi-feed detection	33
Automatic feeding	33
Continuous feeding	34
Manual feeding	34
Feeding documents that require special handling	35
Using the operator control panel touchscreen	36
Settings screen	37
Changing the alarm volume	38
Selecting the tone	39
Selecting a language	40
Enabling/disabling image addressing	41
Printer units	45
Fragile Feed mode	46
Idle screen	47
Operator Log	48
Accessing scanner information	49
Count only mode	50
Performing a Print test	51
Enabling the scanner	52
Lowering the elevator	52
Changing the print offset	53
Disabling the Printer	54
Clearing the paper path	55
Performing a Patch test	56
Performing a self test	56
Scanning	57
Using function keys when scanning	57
Changing image address levels	58
Manually pausingand resuming the scanner	59
Automatically pausing and resuming the scanner	59
Power Saver mode	60
Viewing messages	60
4 The Enhanced Printer and Patch Readers	61
Enhanced Printer overview	61
Printer specifications	62
Changing printpositions	63
Changing the front horizontal print position	63
Changing the rear horizontal print position	64
Moving the printer carrier and cable from the front to the rear or vice versa	65
Replacing the ink cartridge	67
Replacing the front blotter strip	69
Replacing the rear blotter strips	71
Patch function overview	72
The Patch Readers	72
Patch types	72
Patch code placement	73
5 Maintenance	74
Cleaning frequency chart	75
Cleaning tools and materials	75
Supplies, consumables and accessories	76
Ordering parts	76
Cleaning procedures	77
Cleaning the OCP touchscreen	77
Vacuuming the output tray and input elevator	77
Cleaning the rollers	78
Vacuuming the transport area	82
Vacuuming under the background strips	82
Cleaning the imaging guides — basic cleaning	83
Cleaning the imaging guides — thorough cleaning	84
Running a transport cleaning sheet	86
Final cleaning steps	87
Replacement procedures	88
Replacing the feed module or feed module tires	88
Replacing the separation roller or separation roller tires	92
Replacing the pre-separation pad	93
Replacing the imaging guides	93
6 Troubleshooting	94
Accessing the Operator Log	94
Accessing the Operator Log from the touchscreen	94
Accessing the Operator Log from the Scan Validation tool	95
Message listing	98
Numerical message listing	103
Contacting Service	104
Problem solving	105
Appendix A Accessories and Consumables	107
Kodak Black Background Accessory	107
Kodak Ultralightweight Paper Feed Module	107
Kodak White Background Accessory	107
Kodak Manual Feeder	107
Kodak High Resolution Printer Accessory	108

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