Minolta PS7000 User manual

Operator´s Manual

PS7000

0818-7702-23

PC version

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This section contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this

machine. To achieve optimum utility of this device, all operators should carefully read

and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place

near the machine.

Please read the next section before using this device. It contains important infor-

mation related to user safety and preventing equipment problems.

Make sure you observe all of the precautions listed in this manual.

*Please note that some parts of the contents of this section may not correspond with the

purchased product.

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■ Warning and Precaution Symbols

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■ Meaning of Symbols

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING:

Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even

death.

CAUTION:

Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to prop-

erty.

A triangle indicates a danger against which you should take

precaution.

This symbol warns against possible electrical shock.

A diagonal line indicates a prohibited course of action.

This symbol warns against dismantling the device.

A black circle indicates an imperative course of action.

This symbol indicates you must unplug the device.

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WARNING

• Do not modify this product, as a fire, electrical shock, or breakdown

could result. If the product employs a laser, the laser beam source could

cause blindness.

• Do not attempt to remove the covers and panels which have been fixed

to the product. Some products have a high-voltage part or a laser beam

source inside that could cause an electrical shock or blindness.

• Only use the power cord supplied in the package. Failure to use this

cord could result in a fire or electrical shock.

• Use only the specified power source voltage. Failure to do that could

result in a fire or electrical shock.

• Do not use a multiple outlet adapter to connect any other appliances or

machines. Use of a power outlet for more than the marked current value

could result in a fire or electrical shock.

Do not unplug and plug in the power cord with a wet hand, as an electri-

cal shock could result.

Plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet. Failure to do this

could result in a fire or electrical shock.

• Do not scratch, abrade, place a heavy object on, heat, twist, bend, pull

on, or damage the power cord. Use of a damaged power cord (exposed

core wire, broken wire, etc.) could result in a fire or breakdown.

Should any of these conditions be found, immediately turn OFF the

power switch, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and then

call your authorized service representative.

• In principle, do not use an extension cord. Use of an extension cord

could cause a fire or electrical shock. Contact your authorized service

representative if an extension cord is required.

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WARNING

Do not place a flower vase or other container that contains water, or

metal clips or other small metallic objects on this product. Spilled water

or metallic objects dropped inside the product could result in a fire, elec-

trical shock, or breakdown.

Should a piece of metal, water, or any other similar foreign matter get

inside the product, immediately turn OFF the power switch, unplug the

power cord from the power outlet, and then call your authorized service

representative.

• If this product becomes inordinately hot or emits smoke, or unusual odor

or noise, immediately turn OFF the power switch, unplug the power cord

from the power outlet, and then call your authorized service representa-

tive. If you keep on using it as is, a fire or electrical shock could result.

• If this product has been dropped or its cover damaged, immediately turn

OFF the power switch, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and

then call your authorized service representative. If you keep on using it

as is, a fire or electrical shock could result.

Do not throw the toner cartridge or toner into an open flame. The hot

toner may scatter and cause burns or other damage.

Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet that is equipped with a

grounding terminal.

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CAUTION

• Do not use flammable sprays, liquids, or gases near this product, as a

fire could result.

• Do not leave a toner unit or drum unit in a place within easy reach of chil-

dren. Licking or ingesting any of these things could injure your health.

• Do not let any object plug the ventilation holes of this product. Heat

could accumulate inside the product, resulting in a fire or malfunction.

• Do not install this product at a site that is exposed to direct sunlight, or

near an air conditioner or heating apparatus. The resultant temperature

changes inside the product could cause a malfunction, fire, or electrical

shock.

• Do not place the product in a dusty place, or a site exposed to soot or

steam, near a kitchen table, bath, or a humidifier. A fire, electrical shock,

or breakdown could result.

• Do not place this product on an unstable or tilted bench, or in a location

subject to a lot of vibration and shock. It could drop or fall, causing per-

sonal injury or mechanical breakdown.

• After installing this product, mount it on a secure base. If the unit moves

or falls, it may cause personal injury.

• Do not store toner units and PC drum units near a floppy disk or watch

that are susceptible to magnetism. They could cause these products to

malfunction.

The inside of this product has areas subject to high temperature, which

may cause burns. When checking the inside of the unit for malfunctions

such as a paper misfeed, do not touch the locations (around the fusing

unit, etc.) which are indicated by a “Caution! High Temperature!” warn-

ing label.

Do not place any objects around the power plug as the power plug may

be difficult to pull out when an emergency occurs.

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CAUTION

• Always use this product in a well ventilated location. Operating the prod-

uct in a poorly ventilated room for an extended period of time could

injure your health. Ventilate the room at regular intervals.

• Whenever moving this product, be sure to disconnect the power cord

and other cables. Failure to do this could damage the cord or cable,

resulting in a fire, electrical shock, or breakdown.

• When moving this product, always hold it by the locations specified in

the operator’s manual or other documents. If the unit falls it may cause

severe personal injury. The product may also be damaged or malfunc-

tion.

• Remove the power plug from the outlet more than one time a year and

clean the area between the plug terminals. Dust that accumulates

between the plug terminals may cause a fire.

• When unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold onto the plug. Pulling

on the power cord could damage the cord, resulting in a fire or electrical

shock.

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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 a place

exposed to direct sunlight. If the PC drum is exposed to intense light,

poor image quality could result.

• Do not unpack a toner unit or PC drum unit until the very time of use. Do

not leave an unpacked unit standing. Install it immediately or poor image

quality could result.

• Do not keep toner units and PC drum units in an upright position or

upside down, as poor image quality could result.

• Do not throw or drop a toner unit or PC drum unit as poor image quality

could result.

• Do not use this product in an area where ammonia or other gases or

chemicals are present. Failure to do so may shorten the service life of

the product, cause damage or decrease performance.

• Do not use this product in an environment with a temperature outside

the range specified in the operator’s manual, as a breakdown or mal-

function could result.

• Do not attempt to feed stapled paper, carbon paper or aluminum foil

through this product, as a malfunction or fire could result.

Do not touch or scratch the surface of the toner unit developing roller

and the PC drum, as poor image quality could result.

Use the supplies and consumables recommended by the dealer. Use of

any supply or consumable not recommended could result in poor image

quality and breakdown.

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Welcome

Thank you for choosing Minolta quality. For over 30 years Minolta has been a leader on the

forefront of office equipment technology and service. Our desire has always been to bring you

highly reliable products. We pledge to continue to provide you, our customer with our state

of the art equipment, as well as full customer service for all our products. We look forward to

a long healthy relationship with you and our company. If you have any questions or comments

about Minolta, our product or service, please let us know. Our fax number is 800-237-8087

(for U.S.A. and Canada). Thank you again.

This operator's manual explains how to operate the unit and replenish its supplies. It also gives

some troubleshooting tips as well as general precautions to be observed when operating the

unit.

To ensure the best performance and effective use of your unit, read this manual carefully until

you familiarize yourself thoroughly with the unit's operation and features.

Please keep this manual and use it as a quick and handy reference tool for immediately clari-

fying any questions that may arise.

Please follow the instructions given in this manual when handling the system and do not touch

any part of the system the manual does not cover.

NEVER attempt to disassemble or remodel the system.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

No part of this manual may be quoted, reproduced, or translated into any other language.

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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, a

system outline, an explanation of the Driver software, operation procedures for the Scanner,

troubleshooting tips, maintenance, and product specifications.

Before operating the Scanner, read this manual carefully until you familiarize yourself

thoroughly with its operation and features. After you have read through the manual, keep it

for ready reference.

Please also note the following precautions.

Safety Information

All area

Use the shielded cable furnished with the system for this system. Use of an unshielded cable

invites radio frequency interference.

Always refer to this manual when operating the scanner and do not attempt to touch the

scanner parts for which no explanations are given in the text.

NEVER attempt to disassemble or remodel the scanner, as it is very dangerous.

Call your authorized dealer when you want to move a scanner which has been installed.

U.S.A. only

NOTE

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 operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential

area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct

the interference at his own expense.

WARNING

The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations, and any changes or

modifications must be registered with the FCC and are subject to FCC control. Any changes

made by the purchaser or user without first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to

penalty under FCC regulations.

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Scanning into a computer and subsequent printing of the following is also prohibited by law

under some circumstances.

1.Paper Money of the United States or any Foreign Government

2.Obligations or Securities of the United States

3.Postage stamps, Postal Money Orders or Internal Revenue Stamps

4.Passports

5.Badges, Identification Card, Passes or Insignia carried by Federal Departments

6.Obligations or Securities of any Foreign Government, Bank or Corporation

The above list is not all inclusive, and no liability is assumed for its completeness. In case

you have doubt, consult your lawyer.

Canada only

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Copyright

Books, magazines, journals and other materials may be cop-

yrighted. Unauthorized scanning into a computer and subse-

quent printing of such copyrighted materials may be contrary

to the provisions of the United States copyright laws, title 17

of the United States Code.

You are encouraged to obtain a license from an organization

such as the Copyright Clearance Center in those circumstanc-

es where it is appropriate.

Post a copy of the above notice where it will be clearly visible

to users of the scanner.

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Europe only

CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity)

We declare under our sole responsibility that the scanner and options to which this

declaration relates is in conformity with the specifications below.

This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU) only.

Product Type Book Scanner

Product Name PS7000

Options Foot Switch, Grayscale Memory Board

Accessory PC I/F Kit

Standards Safety : EN60 950 / 1992 A1, A2, A3, A4

(Safety of information technology equipment, including

electrical business equipment)

EMC : EN55 022 (Class B) / 1998

(Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance

characteristic - Limits and method for measurement)

EN61000-3-2 /1995 A1, A2

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

— Part 3: Limits — Section 2: Limits for harmonic current

emissions (equipment input current up to and including 16 A

per phase)

EN61000-3-3/1995

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

— Part 3: Limits — Section 3: Limitation of voltage fluctua-

tions and flicker in low -voltage supply systems for equipment

with rated current up to and including 16A

EN50 024 / 1998

(Information technology equipment - Immunity

characteristic - Limits and method for measurement)

EN61000-4-2

(Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 4: Testing and measuring techniques

Section 2: Electrostatic discharge immunity test)

EN61000-4-3

(Section 3: Radiated, radio-frequency electromagnetic field

immunity test)

EN61000-4-4

(Section 4: Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test)

EN61000-4-5

(Section 5: Surge immunity test)

EN61000-4-6

(Section 6: Conducted disturbances induced by radio-frequency

fields immunity test)

EN61000-4-8

(Section 8: Power-frequency magnetic field immunity test)

EN61000-4-11

(Section 11: Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage varia-

tions immunity test)

EC Directives Safety : 73 / 23 / EEC

EMC : 89 / 336 / EEC and 93 / 68 / EEC

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Minolta Co., Ltd. reserves the right to modify this documentation for improvements at any

time 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 reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a

retrieval scanner, or translated into other languages without prior written consent from

Minolta Co., Ltd.

Trademark Acknowledgments

Minolta is a registered trademark of Minolta Co., Ltd.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95, 98 and Windows NT are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Adobe and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Adaptec and AHA are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc.

ISIS is a registered trademark of Pixel Translations, a division of Input Software, Inc

PixView is a trademark of Pixel Translations, a division of Input Software, Inc

All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

companies or organizations.

Copyright

Books, magazines, journals and other materials may be subject

to copyright. The copying, scanning or altering of such materials

may, unless authorized by the copyright owner, infringe Copy-

right Law. In some countries, there are various types of copying

which will not be treated as copyright infringement such as

research or private study, for criticism or review, for reporting

current events and various acts in relation to education, libraries

and public administration. The scope of these is contained in the

applicable national copyright laws. If you are about to copy, scan

or alter materials and are in any doubt as to whether you will

infringe the copyright (or other rights of the author) you should

seek advice and/or obtain the permission of the author and/or

copyright owner.

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Organization

This manual consists of the following seven chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 contain basic

information 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 Precautions for Installation & Operation

Provides safety precautions required to ensure correct installation and operation of the

Scanner.

Chapter 2 Overview

An overview of the features, system configuration, functions and part names for each

section and control panel.

Chapter 3 PS7000 Twain Driver

Describes installation and start-up procedures for the Twain Driver, as well as the options

available on the image scanning screen.

Chapter 4 PS7000 ISIS Driver

Describes installation and start-up procedures for the ISIS Driver, as well as the options

available on the image scanning screen.

Chapter 5 Operation

Describes operation precautions and procedures (including control panel descriptions),

menu flow charts, and settings for each function.

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Describes error and warning messages that appear on the control panel, and procedures for

eliminating these problems.

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Describes daily maintenance required for satisfactory operation of the Scanner.

Chapter 8 Specifications

Complete specifications of the Scanner.

NOTE

In this manual, important points requiring special attention are described in sections

marked with “NOTE”. Messages and menu/command names that appear on the control

panel and computer screen are shown in brackets [ ]. Referenced chapters or their titles are

enclosed by double quotation marks “ ”.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Precautions for Installation & Operation

Installation ........................................................................................ 1-1

Installation environment ............................................................ 1-1

Power source .............................................................................. 1-1

Grounding .................................................................................. 1-1

Moving the Scanner ................................................................... 1-2

Space requirements .................................................................... 1-2

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

Operating environment .............................................................. 1-3

Precautions when operating the Scanner ................................... 1-3

Precautions when operating the personal computer .................. 1-3

Moving the Scanner ................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2 Overview

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

System configuration ....................................................................... 2-2

PC version (connected to a personal computer) ........................ 2-2

PR version (connected to a printer) ........................................... 2-2

Part identification and functions ...................................................... 2-3

Control panel keys ............................................................................ 2-5

Functions of control panel keys ................................................. 2-6

Chapter 3 PS7000 Twain Driver

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

System environment .................................................................. 3-1

Installation procedure ................................................................ 3-2

Uninstall ........................................................................................... 3-5

Uninstall procedure .................................................................... 3-5

Start-up ............................................................................................. 3-7

Image acquisition screen .................................................................. 3-9

Chapter 4 PS7000 ISIS Driver

Installation ........................................................................................ 4-1

System environment .................................................................. 4-1

Installation procedure ................................................................ 4-2

Start-up ............................................................................................. 4-5

Image acquisition screen .................................................................. 4-7

Chapter 5 Operation

Precautions for operation ................................................................. 5-1

Lamp status ...................................................................................... 5-2

Half intensity .............................................................................. 5-2

Full intensity .............................................................................. 5-2

Turning the Scanner ON and OFF ................................................... 5-3

Turning on .................................................................................. 5-3

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Turning off ................................................................................. 5-4

Placing the original .......................................................................... 5-5

Scanning procedures ........................................................................ 5-6

Book/Sheet modes .......................................................................... 5-10

Book mode ............................................................................... 5-10

Sheet mode ............................................................................... 5-11

Note on originals ............................................................................ 5-12

Menu flow chart ............................................................................. 5-16

User Mode ...................................................................................... 5-20

Save Data ................................................................................. 5-21

Book / Sheet ............................................................................. 5-22

Sheet mode setting function ..................................................... 5-24

Center Erase ............................................................................. 5-25

Output ...................................................................................... 5-27

Exiting User Mode ................................................................... 5-28

Recalling jobs ................................................................................. 5-29

Checking current settings ............................................................... 5-30

Using the edit functions ................................................................. 5-31

Edit Functions .......................................................................... 5-31

Center Erase (Cent Eras) .......................................................... 5-31

Frame Masking (Masking) ....................................................... 5-32

Finger Masking (Fing Mask) ................................................... 5-33

Centering (Centerin) ................................................................ 5-35

Adjusting exposure for scanning .................................................... 5-36

Auto ......................................................................................... 5-36

Manual adjustment ................................................................... 5-37

Selecting resolution ........................................................................ 5-38

Selecting scan size .......................................................................... 5-39

Scan size in inch ...................................................................... 5-39

Scan size in metric ................................................................... 5-41

Selecting Original Type ................................................................. 5-43

Selecting Output Scale ................................................................... 5-44

Selecting Contrast .......................................................................... 5-45

Operations in Utility mode ............................................................. 5-47

Initial settings ........................................................................... 5-48

Time Set ................................................................................... 5-50

Caution ..................................................................................... 5-52

SCSI port settings .................................................................... 5-54

Exiting Utility mode ................................................................ 5-55

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Potential problems ............................................................................ 6-1

Warning message ....................................................................... 6-1

Error message ............................................................................ 6-1

Troubleshooting warning messages ................................................. 6-2

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Chapter 7 Maintenance

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

Daily checks ............................................................................... 7-1

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

Chapter 8 Specifications

Product specifications ...................................................................... 8-1

For Key Operator’s Use ................................................................... 8-3

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Precautions for Installation & Operation

Chapter 1

Precautions for Installation & Operation

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Precautions for Installation & Operation

Chapter 1

Installation

Installation environment

Install the Scanner in a location which meets the following requirements to ensure safe

operation and utmost performance.

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A place where the illumination onto the book table is less than 1000 lx (e.g. 4.5 m x 6.5 m

area with ceiling height of 2.6 m, and 12 or less 40 W fluorescent lamps).

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A place where light from the lighting system or the outside through windows does not

reflect on the steel mirror or hit the Scanner unit

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A place away from curtains or other objects that catch fire and burn easily.

◆

A place where there is no possibility of being splashed with water or other liquid.

◆

An area free from direct sunlight.

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A place not in the direct air stream from an air conditioner, heater, and/or ventilator,

ensuring fairly constant temperature.

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A well-ventilated place.

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A dry place.

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A dust-free location.

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An area not subject to undue vibration.

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A stable and level surface.

Power source

The power source voltage requirements are as follows.

◆

Use a power source with little voltage/frequency fluctuations.

Voltage fluctuation: 120 VAC ±10%, 220-240 VAC ±10%

Frequency fluctuation: 50 Hz ±3 Hz

60 Hz ±3 Hz

◆

If any other electrical equipment uses the same power outlet, make sure that the capacity

of the outlet is not exceeded.

◆

The outlet should be located near the Scanner and easily accessible so that power cord can

be disconnected whenever necessary.

◆

NEVER use a multiple adapter to connect other equipment or machines to the outlet used

by the Scanner.

◆

If an extension cord is required, use one with a capacity higher than the power consump-

tion of the Scanner.

◆

Make sure that no unusual, excessive force is applied to the power cord or extension cord.

Grounding

Connect the Scanner’s ground wire to any of the following to prevent electrical shocks due

to electrical leakage.

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Ground terminal of the outlet.

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Ground contact that complies with local electrical standards.

Never connect the ground cable to a gas pipe, ground wire for a telephone line, or a water

pipe.

Installation

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Precautions for Installation & Operation

Chapter 1

Moving the Scanner

Please contact your authorized dealer before moving the Scanner to a new installation

location.

Space requirements

◆

Secure the recommended space shown in the figure below to ensure easy operation and

maintenance of the Scanner.

730 mm

150 mm 150 mm 150 mm

745 mm

975 mm

5-7/8"

29-3/8"

5-7/8"

28-3/4"

38-3/8"

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