Kodak Microimager 990 User manual

User’s

Guide

A-61096

Part No. 1E8015

Document Scanner/

Microimager 990

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1 Introduction

The

Kodak Digital Science

Document Scanner/Microimager 990 can

microfilm and electronically scan documents simultaneously. The

scanner/microimager is designed for productive throughput in medium-

to high-volume applications accommodating a variety of document

sizes.

Each mode can be configured to film and scan documents

simultaneously or film documents only (no scan). In addition, certain

modes may be configured to scan documents only (no film). Details of

the no film/no scan mode are provided in this manual.

Scanner features

The Document Scanner/Microimager 990 has the following features:

• A high-speed document transport system.

• Automatic exposure control, which calculates proper microfilm

exposure settings.

• Excellent image quality, with a choice of 24X, 40X, or 50X

reduction ratios.

• A two-line 80-character display for status information and operator

messages.

• Easy-to-reach control panel keys, identified by graphic symbols.

• Full programmability of 18 application modes, with override

capability.

• Linked modes may be used to carry over the image address from

one mode to another.

• Programmable keys to perform commonly-used functions.

• Transport-on functions, which allow some function codes to be

executed while the transport is running.

• Film cassettes with memory capability; one or two cassettes may

be used, according to user requirements.

• Custom image mark sizing.

• Audible tones for selected functions, such as the footswitch, patch

reading, etc.

• English or other language message display.

• A large, built-in workshelf.

• An adaptable, modular design for easy addition of accessories.

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Scanner/microimager

options

The following options are available for use with the scanner/

microimager:

• A choice of feeders, including a semi-automatic feeder or a check

feeder.

• A choice of exit hoppers, including a standard hopper or a check

stacker.

• A Footswitch for document level control.

• An Endorser for stamping information on documents.

• A 600 dpi, 12-character ink-jet printer which supports black and

magenta ink colors.

• A Patch Reader for automatic document level control.

• End-fed patch capability.

• A Bar Code Reader for decoding encoded information.

• A skew/length monitor.

• A film writing module for writing information on film next to

document images.

• A custom-designed chair (ergonomic design).

• A workstation console, left or right position.

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Scanner/microimager

components

The following illustrations and descriptions will help you locate and

become familiar with scanner/microimager components.

NOTE: The illustrations in this manual depict the scanner/microimager

990D, with the feeder/horizontal transport area brought

forward from the control panel.

Left-side access door — provides access to the lens holder

assembly, mirrors, and other components.

Cassette access door — provides access to the film cassette

compartment.

Control panel — contains the status display, indicators, and operating

keys used to control the scanner/microimager.

Feed and separator rollers — provides smooth feeding of documents

of various sizes and textures.

Feed tray — holds documents prior to feeding.

Top cover — provides access behind the transport area

.

Exit hopper — collects documents after they have been scanned.

Right-side access door — provides access to the optical system,

transport system components and other components.

Side panel switch — allows you to turn the transport system on and

off.

Gap release lever — allows you to open the feed gap to allow thicker

documents to be fed into the transport.

Gap adjustment knob — allows you to manually adjust the space

between the feed and separator rollers for documents of varying

thicknesses.

Top cover

Exit hopper

Right-side access door

Side panel switch

Gap release lever

Gap adjustment knob

Feed tray

Feed and

separator

rollers

Control panel

Left-side access

Door (not shown)

Cassette

access door

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Rear view

J30 J31 J45 J32 J33 J46

ON

OFF

Not Used

Computer

interface 1

(COIN 1)

Computer

interface 2

(COIN 2)

Computer

interface 3

(COIN 3)

SCSI ports

Power

cord

Main power switch

Computer interface 1 (COIN1) — service/diagnostic interface.

Configures the scanner/microimager and runs diagnostics.

Computer interface 2 (COIN2) — OCR command/bar code interface.

Transfers commands between the scanner/microimager and external

devices/subsystems.

Computer interface 3 (COIN3) — SCSI diagnostic port interface.

System debugging and monitoring SCSI-host computer

communications.

SCSI ports — SCSI interface connection for the scanner/microimager.

Power cord — plugs into an appropriate power outlet.

Main power switch — turns main power to the scanner/microimager

on and off.

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Status display — indicates the image address, scan mode, document

level and operator messages.

Two line status display

Operator messa

g

e

Image

address

Mode name/

number

Lens

reduction

Film mode

indicator

Document

level

indicator

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Operating keys and indicators

Visual tone

display

Plus key

Down arrow

Right arrow

Up arrow

Left arrow

Film supply

indicators

Key/Indicator Function

Visual tone display The upper and lower lights are both illuminated whenever an

audio tone is issued. When using a Footswitch, the lower light is

illuminated and an audio tone is issued whenever the Footswitch

is pressed; while the upper light is illuminated (but no audio tone

is issued) when the Footswitch is released.

Up arrow (↑)

TheUparrowallowsyouto:

• Increment values at a faster rate.

• Increase a data value when used with certain functions.

• Enter an alpha character in the image address fixed field.

Right arrow (→)

The Right arrow allows you to:

• Increment values at a slower rate.

• Display additional messages in the status display. A blinking

cursor over the arrow in the display indicates there are

additional messages. Press the Right arrow key to display

these messages.

• Enter an alphanumeric character in the image address.

Film supply indicators Indicates how much film is available: A full cassette is indicated

by all lights in the display. An empty cassette is indicated by no

lights in the display. The upper indicator represents the film

supply in the upper cassette while the lower indicator represents

the film supply in the lower cassette.

Left arrow (←)

The Left arrow allows you to:

• Decrement values at a slower rate.

• Backspace, delete the last keystroke, or clear messages in

the status display.

• Enter an alphanumeric character in the image address.

Down arrow (↓)

TheDownarrowallowsyouto:

• Decrement values at a faster rate.

• Decrease a data value when used with certain functions.

• Enter an alpha character in the image address fixed field.

Plus key (+) Inputs a value for the image address. When pressed, it allows a

field to remain unchanged.

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Operating keys and indicators

P1 P2

P

3

P4

P

5

P6

P7 P8

P9

P10

Film advance

Jog key

Programmable keys

(P keys)

Keys/Indicators Function

Film advance Advances film without making an exposure. Provides blank film

between images or at the end of a roll of film. Film is advanced as

long as the key is pressed (2.5 inches per second; or 0.5 inches if key

is pressed for less than one second).

Programmable keys

(P keys)

Perform specific functions. The P keys have default values; any or all

of the defaults may be overridden/reprogrammed at installation. Use

the table below to record the functions performed by the P keys.

Jog Momentarily turns on (jogs) the transport system to help document

jams.

P Key Function (defaults indicated) P Key Function (defaults indicated)

P1

F04, F02 Toggle Count Only

Mode

P6

F30 Display Amount of Film

Remaining

P2

F45 Print Test

P7

F44 Omit Printing on Next

Document Only

P3

F09 Total Document Count

P8

F46 Print Position

P4

F08 Display Last Image

Address

P9

F07 Level 0

P5

F37 Calibrate

P10

F98, F38 Stop and End-of-job

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Operating keys and indicators

Level keys Decimal key

Fkey

Numeric keys

Keys/Indicators Function

Numeric keys (0-9) Enter numeric data such as an image address or function code.

F key Selects one of the available functions, when used with the numeric

keys.

Level 3 key Identifies the next document fed into the scanner/microimager as a

level 3 document.

Level 2 key Identifies the next document fed into the scanner/microimager as a

level 2 document.

Level 1 key Identifies the next document fed into the scanner/microimager as a

level 1 document.

Decimal key Inserts a field separator in an image address.

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Operating keys and indicators

r

Stop

Clear/Cancel

Run

Key/Indicator Function

Clear/Cancel The C key allows you to:

• Cancel a function without changing the preset values.

• Clear the status display after executing specified function codes.

•

• •

• Clear an operator message from the status display.

Run Turns on the feeder and transport system.

NEXT Allows you to enter the next document image address.

Stop Stops the feeder and transport system. Documents still in the transport system will

be scanned or microfilmed and placed in the exit hopper before the transport system

stops.

Enter Enters data for a function code or an image address change.

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2 Getting Started

The following steps are necessary to prepare the scanner/microimager

for operation. Procedures on how to perform these steps are described

in this chapter.

1. Turn on the main power switch.

2. Turn on the side panel switch.

3. Select the language display.

4. Load the film into the cassette(s).

5. Load the cassette(s) into the scanner/microimager.

6. Change the lens holder position.

7. Select the mask.

8. Calibrate the scanner/microimager (if applicable).

9. Adjust the feed and separator roller gap.

10. Adjust the feed shelf position.

11. Adjust the feed shelf side guides.

12. Adjust the feed shelf side extension (if applicable).

13. Adjust the exit hopper side guides and end stop.

14. Change the deflector (if required).

15. Run an Exposure Step Test (if required).

16. Prepare the documents for filming/scanning.

Turning on the

scanner/microimager

Follow the steps below to turn the power on to the scanner/

microimager.

1. Turn on the main power switch (located at the rear of the machine).

NOTE: It is not necessary to turn off the main power switch during

normal daily operations.

2. Turn on the side panel switch.

Wait until the status display indicators are lit and an operating display

appears before continuing.

40X

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Selecting the language

display

The scanner/microimager may have been configured at installation to

allow use of a second language in the status display. The language

used (French, German, Italian, Spanish, or other) is defined during

installation. If available, the alternate language display may be

accessed using function code F19.

Loading film into the

cassette(s)

IMPORTANT:

Always load and unload film in subdued indirect light to

help prevent “fogging”.

The following steps are required to load film into the cassette(s):

1. Select the correct film for your application(s) and appropriate

cassette(s).

2. Check the cassette display before loading a new roll of film. Verify

that:

• The film supply indicator shows the cassette is empty.

•

• •

• There is not a low battery symbol. If a low battery symbol

appears, or the display is not visible, replace the battery (refer

to Chapter 5,

Maintenance

, “Replacing the film cassette

battery”).

Low battery symbol

appears here

Cassette display

Film supply indicator

Empty film

supply indicator

3. Place the cassette on a flat surface, with the top cover side up (as

shown).

Top cover

Cover latch

Unlocked

symbol

4. Press down on the cover latch and turn counterclockwise to unlock

the top cover.

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5. Remove the top cover and set it aside.

6. Open a new box of microfilm and remove the spool of film.

NOTE: Save the empty box to store the exposed film prior to

processing and for storing the film following processing.

7. Peel off the paper band from around the spool.

8. Unwind approximately 18 in. (46 cm) of film.

18 in. (46 cm)

9. Lift the light guard and place the spool of film on the supply

spindle, with the number 1 side up.

Light guard

Lug

New spool

of film

Holes

10. Slowly rotate the spool until the two round holes on the spool

engage the lugs on the spindle.

11. Lower the light guard.

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12. Thread the film around the guide roller, drive roller and idler roller,

following the path indicated by the threading arrows inside the film

cassette.

Guide roller

Drive

roller

Idler

roller

13. Fold back approximately ½ in. (1 cm) at the end of the film.

Slot

Spool core

Take-up spool

Fold film back

½-inch (1 cm)

14. Pick up the take-up spool and hold it with the number 1 side up.

15. Insert the folded end of the film into the slot in the take-up spool

core.

16. Rotate the spool counterclockwise to secure the film on the spool.

17. Place the take-up spool over the take-up spindle lugs.

Take-up spool

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18. Slide the release lever toward the battery compartment and hold it

in this position.

Release

lever

Battery

compartment

Take-up

spool

19. Slowly rotate the take-up spool counterclockwise 3 complete turns

to secure the film onto the spool. Allow the release lever to return

to its normal position.

20. Replace the top cover on the cassette. Press down on the cover

latch and turn it clockwise to lock the top cover in place.

NOTE: If the film has been loaded correctly, the film supply

indicator changes to show the cassette is full.

Cassette display

Film spool

loaded

Full roll of film / cassette not inserted

into scanner/microima

g

er

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Loading cassette(s) into

the scanner/microimager

A film cassette may be loaded into either the upper or lower film slot.

Lower cassette

(in place)

Upper cassette

Drive release

lever

Cassette

access doo

r

1. Open the cassette access door.

2. Swing the drive release level (green handle) out.

3. Insert the film cassette(s).

NOTE: Refer to the label on the inside of the cassette access door

for cassette orientation. The display on the film cassette is

oriented differently depending upon the film slot being

used.

4. Swing the drive release lever back into place.

5. Close the cassette access door.

Whenever a new or partial roll of film is loaded into the scanner/

microimager, a leader is automatically made when the cassette access

door is closed and the side panel switch is turned on.

A

Please Wait…

message appears in the status display while the film

leader is advanced. Once a normal operating display appears,

indicating the leader has been advanced, check the film supply

indicators on the control panel to verify that a full roll of film is

indicated.

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Entering a cassette ID

number

The cassette ID number that appears in the cassette display may be

entered or changed using function code F36.

Cassette ID numbe

r

Selecting the lens

reduction

A lens reduction must be selected so the filmed images are exposed

correctly on the film.

The lens reduction selected is based on the film mode used and the

width of the documents to be filmed:

Maximum Document Width using

Lens Reduction

Film Mode 24X 40X 50X

Simplex

12 in

30 cm

10.2 in

25.5 cm

12 in

30 cm

Duplex

not allowed 10.2 in

25.5 cm

12 in

30 cm

Duo

not allowed 8.9 in

22.25 cm

10.2 in

25.5 cm

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Changing the lens holder

position

Once the proper lens reduction has been selected, change the lens

holder position to reflect the desired lens reduction.

1. Open the left-side access door.

Current lens

reduction

(inside left-

side access

door

Available lens

reductions

Lens holder

Press to unlock

2. Press down and hold the lens holder lock as shown.

Lens holder

Lens

holder lock

Lens

reduction

label

location

3. Rotate the lens holder up or down until the lens reduction selected

is displayed facing you.

4. Release the lens holder lock. Releasing the lock causes a groove

in the lens holder to be engaged, ensuring that it does not rotate

freely.

5. Close the left-side access door.

NOTE: A double-asterisk (**) appears in the first line of the status

display if the lens holder position is not set properly (i.e., if

the lens holder is positioned between lens reductions).

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Selecting the mask

Select the film mask that corresponds to the film mode used.

1. Open the right-side access door.

Right-side

access door

Film mask leve

r

Simplex or Duo

Duplex setting

2. Slide the film mask lever to the left when using the duplex film

mode, or to the right when using the simplex or duo film mode.

3. Close the right-side access door.

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Calibrating the

scanner/microimager

NOTE: Disregard this section if the current mode configuration is

filming only.

Calibration sets the intensity of the lamps, which contributes to the

overall quality of the scanned document image.

The scanner/microimager should be calibrated:

• At least once a day when the scanner/microimager is turned on

using the side panel switch — prior to scanning documents.

• Any time the scanner/microimager is turned on using the main

power switch.

• If image quality is poor.

• After changing a Document Scanning Array lamp.

Calibrate the scanner/microimager using a calibration target (sheet of

paper) that is:

• Blank

• Clean

• Matte finish (not glossy)

• White or the same color as the background color of the documents

to be scanned. If you are scanning a variety of colored documents,

use a white calibration target.

• Wider than the documents you are going to scan (i.e., to scan

8 1/2 x 11 inch (215.9 x 279.4 mm) documents, the calibration

target should be wider than 8 1/2 inches (215.9 mm). The

recommended width for the calibration target is 12 inches (300

mm).

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