Table of Contents
- Front cover
- Contents
- Safety
- 1 Overview
- 2 Installation
- 3 Scanning
- 4 Document Printing
- 5 Maintenance
- Chapter overview
- Cleaning frequency chart
- Cleaning tools and materials
- Opening the scanner cover
- Cleaning procedures
- Replacement procedures
- Supplies and consumables
- 6 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Specifications
- Appendix B Warranty - US and Canada only
Kodak Alaris i4850 Scanner User Manual
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Contents
Safety ............................................................................................................................................iii
1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................1
i4250, i4650, i4850 scanners .....................................................................................................1
Supporting documentation .........................................................................................................1
Accessories ................................................................................................................................2
What’s in the box ........................................................................................................................2
Scanner components .................................................................................................................3
Front view ..............................................................................................................................3
Printer access view ...............................................................................................................5
Inside view .............................................................................................................................6
Rear view ..............................................................................................................................7
2 Installation ..................................................................................................................................9
Installing the scanner .................................................................................................................9
Installing the Driver Software - Windows operating systems ................................................9
Attaching the output tray .......................................................................................................9
Connecting the power cord and USB cable ........................................................................10
Turning the scanner on ............................................................................................................ 11
Standalone mode ................................................................................................................11
Turning the scanner off ............................................................................................................12
Power modes ...........................................................................................................................12
3 Scanning ...................................................................................................................................13
Getting your scanner ready to scan .........................................................................................13
Adjusting the input elevator .................................................................................................14
Installing the document extender ........................................................................................16
Adjusting the output tray for rear edge alignment or improved or best
document handling ..............................................................................................................16
Adjusting the output tray for lead edge alignment and normal document handling .............18
Using the rear document exit ..............................................................................................18
Getting your documents ready to scan ....................................................................................19
Scanning documents ................................................................................................................20
Starting, stopping and pausing the scanner ........................................................................20
Quick clean using the Start/Pause button ...........................................................................20
Using the Operator Control Panel ............................................................................................21
Ready screen ...........................................................................................................................22
Status area ..........................................................................................................................22
Smart Touch ........................................................................................................................24
Displaying the Operator Log ................................................................................................24
Displaying scanner Information ...........................................................................................25
Diagnostics ..........................................................................................................................25
Performing a Print test ....................................................................................................25
Count Only ......................................................................................................................27
Count Only - Multifeed ....................................................................................................28
Performing a Patch test ..................................................................................................29
Performing a UDDS calibration ...........................................................................................30
Alterations ...........................................................................................................................30
Settings screen ........................................................................................................................31
User Counter .......................................................................................................................31
Automatic Elevator ..............................................................................................................32
Changing the volume ..........................................................................................................32
Application Overrides ..........................................................................................................33
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Selecting a language ......................................................................................................33
Selecting a paper source ................................................................................................34
Setting Post Scan Rotation .............................................................................................35
Setting up Misfeed Detection ..........................................................................................36
Setting scanner speed ....................................................................................................37
Verifying a multifed document ........................................................................................38
Selecting your scanning application .........................................................................................40
4 Document Printing ...................................................................................................................41
Enhanced Printer Accessory ....................................................................................................41
Printer specifications ................................................................................................................42
Installing/Replacing the ink cartridge .......................................................................................43
Running a print test ..................................................................................................................45
Changing print positions ...........................................................................................................48
Installing/Replacing the ink blotter strips ..................................................................................49
Problem solving ........................................................................................................................50
5 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................51
Chapter overview .....................................................................................................................51
Cleaning frequency chart .........................................................................................................52
Cleaning tools and materials ....................................................................................................52
Opening the scanner cover ......................................................................................................52
Cleaning procedures ................................................................................................................53
Vacuuming the output tray and input elevator .....................................................................54
Cleaning the rollers .............................................................................................................54
Cleaning the separation roller tires .................................................................................55
Cleaning the feed module tires .......................................................................................56
Cleaning the Flippable White background strips .................................................................56
Cleaning the imaging guides — basic cleaning ...................................................................57
Cleaning the imaging guides — thorough cleaning .............................................................58
Running a transport cleaning sheet .....................................................................................59
Final cleaning steps .............................................................................................................59
Replacement procedures .........................................................................................................60
Replacing the feed module or feed module tires .................................................................60
Releasing the feed module .............................................................................................60
Replacing the feed module tires .....................................................................................62
Replacing the feed module .............................................................................................63
Replacing the separation roller or separation roller tires .....................................................64
Replacing the pre-separation pad .......................................................................................65
Replacing the imaging guides .............................................................................................66
Replacing the Flippable White Background strip(s) ............................................................66
Supplies and consumables ......................................................................................................67
6 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................69
Problem solving ........................................................................................................................69
Indicator lights ..........................................................................................................................71
Upgrading software ..................................................................................................................71
Contacting Service ...................................................................................................................71
Appendix A Specifications .........................................................................................................73
System requirements ...............................................................................................................74
Appendix B Warranty - US and Canada only ...........................................................................75
Safety
User Precautions
• Place the scanner on a sturdy, level work surface capable of supporting 30.4 kg (67 lbs) and leave adequate clearance on all
sides of the scanner.
• When relocating the scanner, it is recommended that two people lift the scanner and use safe lifting techniques.
• Do not install the scanner in a location subject to dust, humidity or steam. This may cause electrical shock or a fire. Only use
the scanner indoors in a dry location.
• Make sure the electrical power outlet is located within 1.52 meters (5 feet) of the scanner and is easily accessible.
• When disconnecting equipment from the electric socket, be sure to grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Be sure the power cord is securely plugged into the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause electrical shock or fire.
• Do not damage, knot, cut or modify the power cord or use a damaged power cord. This may cause electrical shock or fire.
• The scanner requires a dedicated and properly grounded power outlet. Do not use an extension cord or power strip with the
scanner.
• Leave sufficient space around the power outlet so it can be easily unplugged in case of an emergency.
• Do not use the scanner if it becomes inordinately hot, has a strange odor, emits smoke, or makes unfamiliar noises.
Immediately stop the scanner and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Contact Service.
• When replacing parts, turn the scanner off. Do not disassemble, service or modify the scanner except as explained in the
User’s Guide.
• Do not move the scanner with the power cord and interface cable attached. This may cause damage to the cord/cable.
Remove the power cord from the wall outlet before moving or relocating the scanner.
• Follow the cleaning procedures recommended by Kodak Alaris. Do not use air, liquid or gas spray cleaners. These cleaners
displace dust, dirt and debris to other locations within the scanner, which may cause the scanner to malfunction.
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemical products are available on the Kodak Alaris website at:
www.kodakalaris.com/go/msds. When accessing the SDSs from the website, you will be required to provide the catalog
number of the consumable you want the Safety Data Sheet for. See the section entitled, “Supplies and consumables” later in
this guide for supplies and catalog numbers.
Users and their employers need to observe the common sense precautions applicable to the operation of any machinery. These
include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not wear loose clothing, unbuttoned sleeves, etc.
• Do not wear loose jewelry, bracelets, bulky rings, long necklaces, etc.
• Hair length should be kept short, using a hair net if needed, or tying long hair up in a bundle.
• Remove all other loose objects from the area that could be drawn into the machine.
• Take sufficient breaks to maintain mental alertness.
• Use only the recommended cleaning supplies.
• Do not use canned/compressed air.
Supervisors should review their employee practices and make compliance with these precautions a part of the job description
for operation of the scanner or any mechanical device.
Warning labels
CAUTION: Moving parts, avoid contact.
CAUTION: Hot surface, avoid contact.
Environmental information
•The Kodak i4250, i4650 and i4850 Scanners are designed to meet worldwide environmental requirements.
• Guidelines are available for the disposal of consumable items that are replaced during maintenance or service; follow local
regulations or contact Kodak Alaris Inc. locally for more information.
• Disposal of this equipment may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
contact your local authorities or, in the USA, visit: www.kodakalaris.com/go/scannerrecycling.
• The product packaging is recyclable.
•Kodak i4000 Series Scanners are Energy Star compliant and shipped from the factory with the default time set to 15 minutes.
European Union
This symbol indicates that when the last user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate
facilities for recovery and recycling. Please contact your local Kodak Alaris representative or refer to
www.kodakalaris.com/go/scannerrecycling for additional information on the collection and recovery programs
available for this product.
Please consult www.kodakalaris.com/go/REACH for information about the presence of substances included on the candidate
list according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH).
Acoustic emission
Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung – 3, GSGV
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Emissionswert beträgt <70 dB(A).
[Machine Noise Information Ordinance — 3, GSGV
The operator-position noise emission value is <70 dB(A).]
EMC statements
United States: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. 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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional
components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to
ensure compliance with FCC regulation.
Korea: As this equipment has obtained EMC registration for household use, it can be used in an area including residential
areas.
Japan: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for interference by information
Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio
interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
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1 Overview
i4250, i4650, i4850
scanners
This User’s Guide provides information and procedures for using and
maintaining the Kodak i4250, i4650 and i4850 Scanners. The information in
this guide is for use with all models unless otherwise noted.
Kodak i4250 Scanner — desktop
duplex color scanner that scans up
to 110 pages per minute (200/300
dpi, black and white, grayscale and
color, landscape orientation)
lettersize documents.
Kodak i4650 Scanner — desktop
duplex color scanner than scans up
to 130 pages per minute (200/300
dpi, black and white, grayscale and
color, landscape orientation)
lettersize documents.
Kodak i4850 Scanner — desktop duplex color scanner than scans up to 150
pages per minute (200/300 dpi, black and white, grayscale and color,
landscape orientation) lettersize documents.
Supporting
documentation
In addition to this User’s Guide, the following documentation is also available:
•Installation Guide — provides a step-by-step procedure for installing the
scanner.
•Scanning Setup Guides — the TWAIN Datasource and ISIS Driver are
included with the Kodak i4250, i4650 and i4850 Scanner. Each Scanning
Setup Guide explains how to use basic image processing features. Both
guides are provided on the Installation CD in PDF format. You can also
download these guides from the website.
•Smart Touch User’s Guide — provides information and procedures on how
to use Smart Touch functionality. This guide is provided on the Installation
CD in PDF format. You can also download this guide from the website.
•Reference Guide — provides easy visual steps for cleaning your scanner.
Keep this guide close to the scanner so you can use it as an easy reference.
Website: www.kodakalaris.com/go/docimaging
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Accessories Kodak Enhanced Printer Accessory — the Kodak Enhanced Printer
Accessory provides an effective way to apply information to the scanned
document. It operates at full scanner speed. The printer can add a date, time,
document sequential counter and custom messages. All printer controls and
functions are accessible through the TWAIN Datasource or ISIS Driver.
Document Extenders — document extenders are available for scanning
documents longer than 43.2 cm (17 inches). These extenders are available in
66.04 cm, 76.2 cm and 86.36 cm (26- 30- and 34-inch) lengths.
Kodak Feeder Kit for Ultra-Lightweight Paper — allows you to feed
lightweight paper from a paper weight range of 25 g/m2 to 80 g/m2 kg
(7 to 20 lbs). The Kodak Feeder Kit for Ultra-Lightweight Paper includes a feed
module and separation roller that are specially designed to feed light-weight
paper through the scanner transport.
Kodak A3 Flatbed Accessory — the Kodak A3 Flatbed adds scanning
capability for exception documents up to 11 x 17-inch (A3) size paper to your
Kodak i4250, i4650 or i4850 Scanner.
Kodak Legal Flatbed Accessory — the Kodak Legal Flatbed adds scanning
capability for exception documents up to: Legal / 8.5 x 14 in. / 216 x 356 mm.
What’s in the box Before you begin open the box and check the contents:
•Kodak i4250, i4650 or i4850 Scanner
• Output tray
• Three danglers for document stacking
• USB 3.0 cable
• AC power cord bundles
• Welcome Folio which includes:
- Installation CD
- Application CDs
- Warranty/Registration sheets
- Printed User’s Guide, English
- Printed Reference Guide
- Printed Installation Guide
- Miscellaneous flyers
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Scanner components
Front view
1 Printer access cover — lift this cover to access the feed module release
knob and the optional Enhanced Printer for changing printer positions
and maintenance. The scanner serial number and K number are also
located in this area.
2 Scanner cover — provides access to the internal components.
3 Output tray — collects the scanned documents.
4 Output tray side guides — can be moved in and out to accommodate
document size or folded flat on the output tray.
5 Document stop — aids in document stacking. You can slide this stop in
or out to accommodate the size of documents you are scanning or it can
be folded flat on the output tray.
6 Output tray height adjustment tab — this tab should be pulled out to
raise the front of the output tray when scanning for improved document
scanning. When the output tray is lifted, this tab automatically releases
and rests on the print access cover.
7 Scanner cover release latch — pull the lever forward to open the
scanner cover.
8 Power button — press to turn the scanner on or press and hold for one
second to turn the scanner off.
9 Operator Control Panel — allows you to view scanner status information
and use document handling features; the buttons on the Operator Control
Panel allow you to perform scanner actions. See the section entitled,
“Using the Operator Control Panel” in Chapter 3 for a description of each
these buttons.
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10 Gap release toggle switch — push in to adjust the space between the
feed module and separation roller for documents that require special
handling.
11 Print location indicators — these detent positions (at the edge of the
input elevator) make is easier to see where the print positioning will be on
the paper.
12 Input elevator extender — pull this extender out to accommodate
documents longer than 27.9 cm (11 inches).
13 Input elevator — holds up to 500 documents (20 lb / 80g/m2). The input
elevator can be set to accommodate stacks of 25-, 100-, 250- or 500-
documents. The input elevator can be folded up when it is not in use.
14 Input elevator side guides — slide the guides in or out to accommodate
the document size you want to scan. Side guides can be left-, center- and
right-adjusted to accommodate documents of various widths. The side
guides can also be locked into position.
15 Feed module release lever — push this lever to the right to release the
feed module for cleaning or replacement. When using this release lever,
the scanner cover must be open.
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Printer access view
1 Printer cable — this cable connects directly to the printer carrier to allow
communication to the Enhanced Printer.
2 Enhanced Printer carrier/cartridge — allows front printing on
documents. This is only present if the Enhanced Printer Accessory is
installed.
3 Print positions — 8 print positions are available.
4 Feed module release knob — turn this knob to release the feed module
from it’s position for cleaning or replacing. The arrow on the release knob
should be pointing to the left when the feed module is engaged; and right
when the feed module is disengaged.
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Inside view When you pull the scanner cover release latch forward, the following internal
components are visible.
1 Separation roller — provides smooth document feeding and separation
of various sizes, thicknesses and textures of documents.
2 Black/White background — this background can be changed to white or
black via your scanning application. Under normal scanning conditions,
you would use the black background. If you are scanning lightweight or
thin paper with printing on one side, you can use the white background to
help eliminate bleed-through in the final image. See the Scanning Setup
Guide - TWAIN Datasource/ISIS Driver for more information.
3 Imaging guides — keep imaging guides clean to obtain optimum image
quality.
4Rollers — provide smooth transport of documents through the scanner.
5 Feed module — provides smooth document feeding and separation of
various sizes, thicknesses and textures of documents.
6 Intelligent Document Protection Sensors — these sound sensors can
protect your documents from being damaged (e.g., the scanner will
detect the sound of a document being crunched as it enters the
transport).
7 Ink blotter channels and ink blotters — the ink blotters which are
placed in these channels, collect ink residue from the optional Enhanced
Printer Accessory.
8Sensors — these three ultrasonic sensors cover the width of the paper
path which aid in detecting multifed documents.
9 Paper present sensor — detects the presence of documents in the input
elevator. Documents must be covering this sensor in order for the
scanner to begin scanning.
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Rear view
1 Rear document exit — allows you to exit exception documents from the
rear of the scanner.
2 Rear document exit toggle — toggle this switch to enable the straight-
through paper path option of the scanner allowing exception documents
to be output through the rear document exit.
3 USB port — connects the scanner to the PC.
4 Power port — connects the power cord to the scanner.
5 Security lock port — connects a security lock to the scanner. You can
purchase a standard security lock at an office supply store. Refer to the
instructions provided with the security lock for installation procedures.
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2 Installation
Installing the scanner This section provides detailed information supporting the Installation Guide
that is provided with your scanner. Follow these steps in the order they are
provided to install your scanner.
NOTES:
• If you have already performed all of the steps in the Installation Guide, skip
this section.
• When positioning the scanner, be sure to provide adequate clearance at the
back of the scanner if you will be using the rear document exit. For more
information on the rear document exit, see the section entitled, “Using the
rear document exit” in Chapter 3.
Installing the Driver
Software - Windows
operating systems
Do not install the USB cable before installing the Driver Software.
1. Insert the Kodak i4250, i4650 and i4850 Scanner Installation disk in the
disk drive. The installation program starts automatically.
NOTE: If the disk does not start automatically, open the My Computer
icon on your desktop. Double-click the icon indicating your disk
drive, then double-click on setup.exe.
2. Follow the prompts that are displayed until the installation is complete.
Attaching the output tray When you unpack the scanner, the output tray is packed in a separate box.
• Locate the output tray slots on the scanner, align the output tray with the
slots and set the output tray in place.
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Connecting the power cord
and USB cable
When the drivers have been installed, connect the power cord and USB cable
to the scanner. Refer to the illustration below for making proper connections.
Make sure the power outlet is located within 1.52 meters (5 feet) of the
scanner and is easily accessible.
1. Select the appropriate AC power cord for your region from the supply of
power cords packed with your scanner.
2. Plug the output power cord into the power port on the scanner. Be sure it is
securely attached.
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall outlet.
4. Attach the USB cable to the scanner USB port.
5. Attach the other end of the cable to the Super Speed “SS” port on your
computer. If this port not available, use any USB port.
6. Secure the USB cable into the cable routing channel on the back of the
scanner.
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Turning the scanner
on
• Press the Power button.
When you turn on the scanner, the input elevator will open if it is not already
opened and the green indicator on the Start/Pause button will flash as the
scanner goes through a series of self tests.
The scanner takes less than 20 seconds to complete the power-up sequence
and be ready to scan. When the installation process is complete and ready to
scan, the green LED on the Start/Pause button will stop flashing and remain
constant and the Ready screen will be displayed.
Standalone mode The i4x50 Scanners can be used in standalone mode and can be powered on
without connecting to a host PC. When the scanner is in standalone mode, the
following functions are available in Diagnostics mode:
• Count only
• Count only with multi-feed
• UDDS calibration
•Print test
• Patch test
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Turning the scanner
off
• Press the Power button for one second.
• If the scanner has a critical error, you can press and hold the Power button
for 5 seconds to turn the scanner off.
Power modes The following chart provides information regarding the power modes of the
scanner, LED status and the manual or automatic action that will put the
scanner into a given power mode.
* Consult with Kodak Alaris Service personnel for custom options.
Mode Operator Control Panel
LED
Power Consumption
Standby
(Off) Off < 0.5 watt
Sleep
(Low Power)
Flashing green
once every 2.5 seconds < 1.5 watts
Ready
(Not Scanning) On (green) < 55 watts
Scanning On (green) < 130 watts
Ready
(No Host) On (red) < 55 watts
Mode Transition Manual Action Automatic Action
Standby to
Ready Tap the Power button None
Ready to
Standby
Press and hold the Power
button for 1 second None
Ready to Sleep None
Programmable time delay:
1 to 240 seconds
Factory default: 15 minutes
Sleep to Standby Press and hold the Power
button for 1 second
Programmable time delay:
0 to 240 seconds
Factory default: 60 minutes*
Sleep to Ready
Any of the following:
• Tap the Power button
• Tap any Operator Control
Panel button
• Place paper in the input
elevator
• Receiving a host
command
None
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3 Scanning
Getting your scanner
ready to scan
Be sure the scanner is on and ready to scan (Start/Pause button LED is green
and constant) and the Smart Touch scanner icon is ready in your system tray.
NOTES:
• Smart Touch allows you to quickly and easily perform common scanning
tasks. Nine different tasks can be assigned and performed.
• When the scanner is not in use, the input tray can be folded up against the
scanner.
1. Adjust the input elevator to meet your scanning needs. See the section
entitled, “Adjusting the input elevator” for more information.
2. Adjust the output tray to meet your scanning needs. See the section
entitled, “Adjusting the output tray” for more information.
3. Select your scanning application. The scanner comes with Smart Touch
functionality and Kodak Capture Pro LE Software. For more information,
see later in Chapter 3.
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Adjusting the input
elevator
You can adjust the side guides and input elevator height to accommodate your
scanning needs. When the scanner is not in use, the input elevator can be
folded up against the scanner.
NOTE: The input elevator must be in the lowest position before closing it.
•Adjusting the side guides — the side guides can be adjusted for right-
edge, left-edge or center feeding. The side guides can be moved together
for center feeding or independently for offset feeding (right-edge or left-
edge). Before moving the side guides, be sure the locking switch is not in
the locked position (see below).
NOTE: When using the optional Enhanced Printer, documents should be
placed in the input elevator in a manner that will align the print
string in the proper location. Offset feeding may be required.
• Locking the side guides — side guides may be locked into position after
they are adjusted. This may be helpful when the placement of a print string
is important.
To lock the side guides remove any documents from the input elevator and
move the lock switch to the left (the locked position).
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•Adjusting the height of the input elevator — the input elevator can be set
to accommodate stacks of 25-, 100-, 250- or 500-documents of
20 lb. /80 g/m2 bond paper. Input elevator settings are typically made
through your scanning application software (e.g., TWAIN Datasource or ISIS
Driver).
The input elevator setting can be overridden by using the Operator Control
Panel. For more information see the section entitled, “Application
Overrides” later in this chapter.
When the input elevator is set to the Document Feeder position, the input
elevator will remain in the highest position. When set to 100, 250 or 500,
the input elevator will automatically raise to feed documents and lower
after the last document in your stack has been fed.
• Adjusting the input elevator
-Document lengths up to 27.9 cm (11 inches) — no adjustments are
required.
-Document lengths from 27.9 to 43.2 cm (11 to 17 inches) — pull out
the document extender.
-Documents lengths more than 43.2 cm (17 inches) — if you are
scanning documents longer than 43.2 cm (17 inches), the scanner driver
must be set to accommodate these long documents. Be sure to verify that
the Maximum Length option on the Device-General tab (TWAIN
Datasource) or the Longest Document option on the Scanner tab (ISIS
Driver) is set to longer than the longest document being scanned.
NOTES:
• Operator assistance may be required for scanning documents greater
than 43.2 cm (17 inches).
• It is recommended that you use a document extender if you are
scanning documents longer than 43.2 cm (17 inches). Three sizes of
document extenders are available for scanning documents from
43.2 cm (17 inches) to 86.36 cm (34 inches). See the section entitled,
“Supplies and Consumables” in Chapter 5.
•Document weights — the maximum document weight for the input
elevator is the approximate weight of an A3 (11 x 17-inch) 500-sheet
ream of paper. If you are scanning documents larger than A3
(11 x 17-inch), the recommended weight capacity should not exceed
4.5 kg (10 pounds). If the documents you are scanning are larger than A3
(11 x 17-inch), scan less than 100 sheets at a time.
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Installing the document
extender
• Insert the ends of the document extender into the holes on the input elevator
or the output tray and lower the extender into position.
Adjusting the output tray
for rear edge alignment or
improved or best document
handling
The Kodak i4250, i4650 and i4850 Scanners are designed with improved
stacking performance which allows most users to scan documents without the
assistance of the output tray side guides and document stop. With one or both
side guides down and the height adjustment tab raised, you can quickly and
easily remove the scanned documents from the front-, right- or left-side of the
scanner. Try using this method before using the side guides and document
stop with Improved or Best Document Handling enabled in the scanning
application or through the Operator Control Panel using the Application
Overrides function.
NOTE: If you find it more convenient to use the side guides and document
stop, see the next section for adjustment procedures.
•Adjusting the angle of the output tray — it is strongly recommended that
you scan documents with the Improved or Best Document Handling
option enabled in the scanning application along with the angle of the output
tray in the “up” position to achieve best stacking performance. Just lift the
front of the output tray and the height adjustment tab will release from
underneath the output tray.
To lower the output tray, gently push the height adjustment tab underneath
the output tray while lowering the output tray on the printer access cover.
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•Adjusting the side guides — open and adjust the side guides on the
output tray to match the position of the side guides on the input elevator.
The side guides can also be folded flat against the output tray.
•Adjusting the document stop — adjust the output tray document stop to
slightly longer than the longest document being fed. If you are scanning
documents longer than the output tray will accommodate, fold the document
stop flat on the output tray.
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Adjusting the output tray
for lead edge alignment
and normal document
handling
The Kodak Lead Edge Alignment Exit Tray Accessory is available if you want
the edges of your documents to align against the output tray document stop
after scanning. For more information about using this exit tray, see the
instructions that came with this accessory.
Using the rear document
exit
Documents that require special handling (e.g., fragile documents, shipping
envelopes, etc.) can be output using the rear document exit. This exit provides
the straight-through paper path option that allows an exception document(s) to
pass straight through the transport, thus reducing the possibility of a document
jam.
Use the rear document exit when:
• documents are too stiff (e.g., rigid) to make the turn in the transport and are
jamming.
• documents are fragile and you do not want to bend them.
• output stacking order is not important.
• scanning directly into the recycle bin when documents are no longer needed
after scanning.
• scanning photographs.
NOTES:
• Be sure to toggle the rear document exit switch back into its original position
when finished.
• Be sure that you have adequate clearance behind the scanner to feed the
document(s) through when using this option.
• When scanning several documents through the rear document exit, the
documents will be output in the reverse scanning order.
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Getting your
documents ready to
scan
1. Standard paper size documents feed easily through the scanner. When
organizing your documents for scanning, stack the documents so the lead
edges are aligned and centered in the input elevator. This allows the
feeder to introduce documents into the scanner one at a time.
2. Remove all staples and paper clips before scanning. Staples and paper
clips on documents may damage the scanner and documents.
3. All inks and correction fluids on the paper must be dry before scanning is
started.
4. Torn, damaged or crushed pages can be transported successfully through
the scanner. However, no scanner can transport every possible type of
damaged paper. If in doubt about whether a specific damaged document
can be transported through the scanner, place the document in a clear
protective sleeve and use the rear document exit. Sleeves should be
manually fed, one at a time, folded edge first, using the gap release toggle
switch.
NOTE: The optional Kodak A3 Flatbed Accessory or the Kodak Legal
Flatbed Accessory can also be used for scanning fragile
documents.
5. Place the documents you want to scan in the input elevator.
NOTES:
• Some very thick and/or stiff documents; such as shipping envelopes, may
require the following:
- Use of the rear document exit.
- Use of the gap release toggle switch.
- Removal of the pre-separation pad.
- Scanning at 300 dpi or more to reduce the scanner transport speed.
6. When 1 - Color PDF is displayed on the operator control panel, press the
Start/Resume/Pause button. When the document has finished scanning,
the Save As dialog box will be displayed.
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7. Enter a file name (i.e., My First Scan.pdf) and select a location where you
want to save the file (i.e., on the Desktop) and click Save. After you click
Save, the document will be displayed for viewing. NOTE: Smart Touch can
be configured to meet your scanning needs. For more information about
Smart Touch, see the Documentation folder on the CD that came with your
scanner.
8. Your scanner is ready to use.
Scanning documents The scanner must be enabled to scan documents. This is done through the
scanning application. After enabling the scanner, depending on how your
scanner is configured, your scanner will either automatically start scanning
(i.e., auto start), or will start scanning when you press the Start/Pause button
on the Operator Control Panel. For more information, see the documentation
that supports your scanning application.
1. After you prepare your documents according to the guidelines in the
previous section, be sure your scan job is set up in your scanning
application as desired.
2. Place the documents you want to scan in the input elevator.
3. Start scanning via your scanning application.
Starting, stopping and
pausing the scanner
You can manually start, stop or pause the scanner while scanning documents.
• To temporarily pause scanning, press the Start/Pause button on the
Operator Control Panel once.
• Press the Start/Pause on the Operator Control Panel to restart scanning
after it has been paused.
• If you want to stop scanning, press Stop on the Operator Control Panel.
NOTE: During scanning the scanner monitors its own internal image buffer
memory. In order to prevent overwriting images before the host
computer can retrieve them, the scanner will automatically pause the
feeder and will resume scanning when enough internal buffer memory
is free.
Quick clean using the Start/
Pause button
When the scanner is in the paused state, the scanner cover can be opened
without disabling the scanner. If you notice streaks on your images while
scanning, you can press the Start/Pause button to quickly clean the imaging
guides in the middle of scanning a batch of documents. To do this:
• Press the Start/Pause button, open the scanner cover, clean the imaging
guides, close the scanner cover and press the Start/Pause button. See the
section entitled, “Cleaning the imaging guides - basic” in Chapter 5 for
procedures.
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Using the Operator
Control Panel
There are a variety of options that can be accessed via the Operator Control
Panel screen. If there is an arrow after the option, you can select that option by
pressing the button on the Operator Control Panel and another screen
will be displayed allowing you to make additional choices.
For more information and procedures for using these options, see the following
sections. Following is a description of the buttons on the Operator Control
Panel.
1 Operator Control Panel screen: displays menu items,
document counters, paper present status, and scanner status
and events.
2
Select: performs the action that is selected on the menu.
3
Up: scrolls the menu up one item.
4
Down: scrolls the menu down one item.
5
Start/Pause: starts scanning or pauses the scanning job.
6
Stop: stops the scanner.
7 Go Back/Rescan: when pressed, goes back to the previous
screen.
NOTE: When you are using the Interactive Multifeed Recovery
option, you can press this button to rescan a document.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Ready screen When the scanner is powered on and ready, the Ready screen is displayed.
Status area The Status area displays the following icons:
Gear icon*
Indicates that an Application Override is
enabled.
Paper indicator*
Indicates that documents are in the input
elevator and the scanner will scan from the
input elevator.
Paper indicator Indicates that no documents are in the input
elevator.
Document count Indicates the number of documents scanned.
User counter icon Indicates that the User counter is being
displayed.
Document counter
icon*
Indicates that the Document counter is being
displayed. This is only displayed if the User
Counter is Off.
* These icons are not shown on the illustration above.
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The Ready screen allows you to access the following options:
• Clear Path
• Lower Elevator
• Reset User Counter
• Show User Counter
• Smart Touch
• Operator Log
• Information
• Diagnostics
• Settings
NOTE: Use the Up/Down arrow buttons on the Operator Control Panel to
display all options.
.
Clear Path — use this option to clear the scanner transport of any documents.
Lower Elevator — use this option when you need to make additional room in
the input elevator tray for adding documents to the stack. The input elevator
will descend to the lowest position (500-sheet).
Reset User Counter — allows you to reset the value of the User counter (the
Document counter must be reset by the scanning application). This option will
not be displayed if Show User Counter is Off/Disabled.
Show User Counter — displays the User counter. Press the Select button on
the Operator Control Panel to enable or disable this option.
The other options on the Ready screen provide additional options when
selected. See the sections that follow for more information.
Indicates that the option is On/Enabled.
Indicates that the option is Off/Disabled.
Displays another screen.
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Smart Touch Smart Touch offers multiple scanning functions for easy operation of your
scanner.
Selecting Smart Touch from the Ready menu displays the Smart Touch
shortcuts. Choose one of the shortcuts to initiate scanning, using that function.
Displaying the Operator
Log
The Operator Log provides error code information, such as the time the error
occurred, the error code and a brief description of the error.
The messages that are displayed in the log are only those messages that have
occurred since the scanner was powered on. When you turn the power off or
the scanner goes into Standby or Low Power mode, the Operator Log on the
Operator Control Panel will be cleared.
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Displaying scanner
Information
The Information screen provides information about your scanner
(e.g., Firmware Version Number, Scanner Serial Number, Total Pages
Scanned, etc.).
Diagnostics The Diagnostics function provides the following options:
•Print Test
• Count Only
• Count Only - Multifeed
• Patch Test
• UDDS Calibration
• Alterations
See the sections that follow for a description of these options.
Performing a Print test The print test checks to be sure the ink jets in the optional Enhanced Printer
are working properly.
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1. Select Print Test. The Print Test screen will be displayed.
2. Place a blank sheet of paper in the input elevator.
3. Press the Start/Pause button. The document in the output tray will display
the results of the print test.
4. Remove the document from the output tray and evaluate the appearance
of the test pattern.
• If the pattern is complete, you are ready to begin.
• If the pattern is inconsistent, verify that the ink cartridge is installed
properly, or you may need to clean the print head on the bottom of the
ink cartridge or change the ink cartridge.
NOTE: Clean the print head by removing it from the printer carrier and
dabbing the print head with a damp cloth. For procedures on
removing or changing the ink cartridge, see Chapter 4, Document
Printing.
5. Press Stop to return to the Diagnostics screen.
Acceptable Unacceptable: inconsistent pattern
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Count Only You may want to count the number of documents entering the scanner without
actually scanning them.
NOTE: You can also count pages without having a host PC attached to the
scanner.
1. Select Count Only.
The Count Only Test screen will be displayed.
2. Place the documents you want to count in the input elevator and press the
Start/Pause button. When the scanner has fed all documents, the total
number will be displayed in the Status area.
3. Press Stop to return to the Diagnostics screen.
NOTES:
• When you press the Stop button, the feeder and transport will stop. You can
continue your Count Only test by pressing the Start button.
• Multifeed Detection is not enabled in Count Only mode.
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Count Only - Multifeed The Count Only - Multifeed option allows you to count documents without
scanning, however, when a multifeed is detected the scanner will stop.
1. Select Count Only - Multifeed.
The Count Only Test screen will be displayed.
2. Place the documents you want to count in the input elevator. As the
scanner is counting documents, when a multifeed is encountered, the
scanner will stop.
3. Press the Start/Pause button to resume counting. When the scanner has
fed all documents, the total number will be displayed.
4. Press Stop to return to the Diagnostics screen.
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Performing a Patch test Use the Patch Test option to verify that toggle patches can be detected.
1. Select Patch Test from the Diagnostics screen.
The Patch Test screen will be displayed.
2. Place a document(s) with a patch(es) in the input elevator and press the
Start/Pause button. When the documents have been scanned, the results
of the patch test will be displayed. The results show the number of toggle
patches that were recognized by the scanner.
3. Press Stop to return to the Diagnostics screen.
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Performing a UDDS
calibration
UDDS calibration is used to calibrate the ultrasonic document detection
system for multifeeds. UDDS calibration is rarely needed. This calibration
should only be performed if there is a feeding or multifeed detection issue.
1. Select UDDS Calibration. The UDDS Calibration screen will be displayed.
2. You will be prompted to place an A4 size 75-80 g/m2 or lettersize 20 lb.
bond sheet of paper in the input elevator in portrait orientation.
3. Press the Start/Pause button. The calibration results will be displayed.
Alterations This option is for Service Use only. Only use this option when directed to do so
by Kodak Alaris Service personnel.
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Settings screen The Settings screen provides scanner settings that will only need to be set
infrequently.
• User Counter — when On, counts all documents that are fed until you reset
it.
• Automatic Elevator — when On, will automatically raise the input elevator
when paper is added to an empty input elevator.
•Volume — allows you to adjust the volume of the scanner alarm to: Off,
Low, Medium or High.
• Application Overrides — the Application Overrides screens allow you to
set the Language, Paper Source, Post Scan Rotation, Misfeed Detection
options and scanner speed. Most screens that are accessed from the
Application Overrides screen provide the Application Settings option. The
Application Settings option is the default and indicates that the scanner will
use the settings as defined in your scanning application.
• Reset All Settings — when selected, returns all settings to the scanner
defaults.
User Counter The User Counter option allows you to automatically keep track of how many
pages are scanned in a day, an hour or in each batch. If you manually keep
track of pages scanned during a scan session, this option will allow you to
eliminate that manual effort.
When this option is On, the counter goes to 0 and is incremented for every
document fed. You can reset this counter at any time by selecting the Reset
User Counter option on the Ready screen.
If the User Counter is set to On, the option to Show User Counter and Reset
User Counter will be available from the Ready screen.
• If you select Show User Counter on the Ready screen, the User counter
icon will be displayed in the status area next to the Counter value.
If the User Counter is set to Off, the Show User Counter and Reset User
Counter options will not be available from the Ready screen. Only the
Document Counter value will be displayed in the status area.
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Automatic Elevator When this option is On, the input elevator will automatically raise to the feeding
position when paper is added to an empty input elevator.
1. Select Automatic Elevator on the Settings screen.
2. Select Off or On.
3. Press the Select button, then press the Go Back (X) button to return to the
Settings screen.
Changing the volume The Volume screen allows you to adjust the volume of the sound the scanner
will make when a scanner condition is encountered. Options are: High
(loudest), Medium, Low (quietest) or Off (no sound). The default is Off.
1. Select Volume on the Settings screen.
2. Select the desired Volume option.
3. Press the Select button, then press the Go Back (X) button to return to the
Settings screen.
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Application Overrides The Application Overrides option allows you to override your scan job setup for
the language, paper source, post scan rotation, misfeed detection, and
scanner speed for the remainder of the scan job. These overrides will stay in
place and take precedence over any other setting in the scanning application.
For example, if your application is set up to scan 100 sheets from the input
elevator, you can change the paper source to 250 sheets; or if your application
is normally set up to scan Automatic - default 90 you can change the post
scan rotation to Automatic - default 180.
Selecting a language The Kodak i4x50 Scanner’s display supports several languages. Select the
language you want the information on the Operator Control Panel to be
displayed in.
NOTE: In the case of setting a language, the Application Settings option will
automatically set the scanner’s display to match the language of the
host PC.
1. Select Application Overrides from the Settings screen to access the
language settings.
2. Select Language to display the Language screen.
3. Select the desired Language.
4. Press the Select button, then press the Go Back (X) button to return to the
Application Overrides screen.
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Selecting a paper source The Paper Source option allows you to select the height of the input elevator.
1. Select Application Overrides from the Settings screen to access the
paper source settings.
2. Select Paper Source from the Application Overrides screen.
3. Select one of the following options:
•Document Feeder: the input elevator is in the highest position.
•100 Sheets
•250 Sheets
•500 Sheets
NOTE: For a description of the selections above, see the Scanning
Setup Guide for the Kodak i4x50 Scanners for TWAIN and ISIS.
4. Press the Select button, then press the Go Back (X) button to return to the
Application Overrides screen.
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Setting Post Scan Rotation The Post Scan Rotation option allows you to select a rotation option to be
applied to the electronic image after is has been scanned.
1. Select Application Overrides from the Settings screen to access the post
scan rotation settings.
2. Select Post Scan Rotation from the Application Overrides screen.
3. Select one of the following options:
• (none)
•Automatic
•Automatic - default to 90
•Automatic - default 180
•Automatic - default 270
•90, 180, 270 degrees
NOTE: For a description of the selections above, see the Scanning
Setup Guide for the Kodak i4x50 Scanners for TWAIN and ISIS.
4. Press the Select button, then press the Go Back (X) button to return to the
Application Overrides screen.
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Setting up Misfeed Detection This option provides a combination of several multifeed features of the
scanner including multifeed detection sensitivity and intelligent document
protection which determines how aggressively the scanner detects documents
that enter the scanner incorrectly.
1. Select Application Overrides from the Settings screen to access the
misfeed detection settings.
2. Select Misfeed Detection from the Application Overrides screen.
3. Select one of the misfeed detection options. When Low, Medium or High
is selected, multifeed detection will be enabled with the Interactive
Multifeed action and all three sensors will be turned on. The Intelligent
Document Protection feature will also be enabled.
• (none)
•Low
•Medium
•High
4. Press the Select button, then press the Go Back (X) button to return to the
Application Overrides screen.
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Setting scanner speed The Speed option provides a menu of options that control how fast pages will
be scanned.
1. Select Application Overrides from the Settings screen to access the
speed settings.
2. Select Speed from the Application Overrides screen.
3. Select one of the speed options.
•Feed Adjustment: this option allows you to adjust the scanner’s
throughput to match your personal scanning pace. Select from -1 to -9
(lowest speed) to adjust the rate at which pages are fed into the
scanner. This adjustment does not affect the transport speed of the
scanner.
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•Greater than 300 dpi: allows you to select one of the following options:
-Highest Quality - runs the scanner at a slower speed but produces
the highest quality image.
-Highest Speed - runs the scanner at a faster speed but produces a
good quality image.
4. Press the Select button, then press the Go Back (X) button to return to the
Application Overrides screen.
Verifying a multifed document When you encounter a multifeed, and you have Multifeed Detection turned
on, the scanner will stop and display the following screen allowing you to
accept the image as is or rescan.
Rescan
Accept
Stop
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• The image will be displayed on your PC for easy viewing.
• If you want to accept the image as is, select Accept and the scanner will
continue to scan.
• If you want to rescan the document, select Rescan and put the document
back into the input elevator. The document will be rescanned.
• If you press Stop on the Operator Control Panel, the images shown on the
PC will be disregarded and the scanning session will end.
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Selecting your
scanning application
Kodak Alaris has included two scanning applications with your scanner: Smart
Touch and Kodak Capture Pro Software Limited Edition.
Kodak Capture Pro Software Limited Edition is an intuitive and easy-to-use
capture software application, specifically designed to make processing and
sharing scanned documents easy. With Kodak Capture Pro Software Limited
Edition you’ll receive “out of the box” production and be able to immediately
capture, edit and output anything from single documents to larger batches in
distributed or departmental environments.
Along with the essentials for easy and productive scanning, Kodak Capture
Pro Software Limited Edition shares the design and interface of Kodak
Capture Pro Software, which offers many more advanced capabilities for
image and data capture automation.
Through a complete set of icon-based tools and other features, Kodak Capture
Pro Software Limited Edition offers simplified scanning. Quickly and easily
scan to file, create searchable PDFs or integrate your information into a
common location, such as Microsoft SharePoint.
Kodak Capture Pro Software is also available for use with the Kodak i4x50
Series Scanners. Go to www.kodakalaris.com/go/capturepro for more
information.
Smart Touch functionality is your press one button, it does the rest answer to
organizing your digital documents. Now you can, with Smart Touch
functionality, organize documents:
• to your file locations
• as e-mail attachments
• to MS SharePoint Server
• to printers
• to other desktop applications
in a variety of popular file formats: PDF, TIFF, JPEG, RTF, BMP and
searchable PDF.
Nine predefined task shortcuts are available for you to use. You can modify
and rename any of the shortcuts to create your own custom tasks. You can
also preview and easily edit images (zoom, pan, rotate, crop, and much more)
before they are sent to their destination.
For more information about Smart Touch, see the Documentation folder on the
CD that came with your scanner or go to: www.kodakalaris.com/go/
smarttouch.
Many other companies have included support for Kodak i4x50 Series
Scanners in their scanning applications. Contact these companies for
assistance in using these applications.
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4 Document Printing
Enhanced Printer
Accessory
This chapter provides information for using the optional Kodak Enhanced
Printer Accessory. In order to use the printing option you must have purchased
and installed the Enhanced Printer Accessory. See the instructions that came
with the Enhanced Printer Accessory for procedures on how to install this
accessory.
Refer to the Scanning Setup Guide for the TWAIN Datasource or ISIS Driver
on the CD or your scanning application documentation for more information
about enabling printing and setting up print strings.
NOTE: The Kodak i4x50 Series Scanners also include a digital printing
feature that does not require an additional purchase. Digital printing
provides all of the same options as physical printing but instead of
printing on the physical page, the information is embedded in the
image files. For more information on digital printing, see the Scanning
Setup Guide for the TWAIN Datasource or ISIS Driver.
The Enhanced Printer operates at full scanner speed. The printer can add a
date, time, document sequential counter and custom messages.
The print string can be configured to include information that stays the same
for each document; such as batch name or operator and information that may
change for each page scanned; e.g., the document sequential counter.
All printer controls and functions are accessible through the TWAIN
Datasource or ISIS Driver.
NOTES:
• Printing must be enabled and an ink cartridge must be installed before
starting a scan session.
• Clean the scanner’s paper path components daily when using the printer.
• You cannot print on documents that are shorter than 10 cm (4 in.) in length.
• If you attempt to scan with a job setup that has Printing enabled, and you do
not have an Enhanced Printer installed, an error will be displayed.
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Printer specifications More information about the following specifications can be found in the
Scanning Setup Guide for the TWAIN Datasource or ISIS Driver.
Characteristic Description
Maximum lines 1
Maximum characters 40 (including spaces)
Print locations (horizontal) 8 front manually set
Print locations (vertical) Set by the scanning application
Print orientation 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees
Font size Normal, Bold and Extra Bold
NOTE: Not all languages can support a Bold
font based on the complexity of the
characters, such as half-width
Katakana.
Print side Front (pre-scan)
Minimum printing distance
from document lead edge
0.89 cm (0.35 in.)
Ink cartridge Black: HP-C6602A
Red: HP-C6602R
Characters per ink cartridge Up to 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 (based on font
size used)
Static fields available User-specified messages via capture
software application
Dynamic fields available Up to a nine-digit sequential document
number or patch number (i4850 Scanner
only), date, four-digit time
Languages supported Any phonetic language. For example: Dutch,
English, French, German, Italian,
Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese (half-width
Katakana), Simplified Chinese, Traditional
Chinese, Russian, Turkish, Czech, Korean.
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Installing/Replacing
the ink cartridge
You must install the ink cartridge before using the printer. Refer to the section
entitled, “Supplies and consumables” in Chapter 5 for ordering information.
After initial installation, replace the ink cartridge when:
• printed characters appear light or uneven
• missing characters are evident
• a print test reveals inconsistent character quality
• cleaning has not improved the overall print quality
IMPORTANT: Dispose the empty ink cartridge in accordance with all federal,
state and local laws.
1. Remove the output tray.
2. Open the printer access cover.
NOTE: If you do not want to remove the output tray, you can lift the front of the
output tray, then lift the printer access cover and position the printer
access cover behind the height adjustment tab.
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3. If you are installing the ink cartridge for the first time, push the connector
on the printer cable firmly into the printer carrier.
NOTE: If you are replacing an ink cartridge, the printer cable will already
be installed and you just need to remove the printer carrier from
it’s position and remove the empty ink cartridge.
4. Open the ink cartridge package and remove the tab from the new ink
cartridge.
5. Lift the green tab on the printer carrier and slide the new ink cartridge in the
printer carrier and close the tab.
NOTES:
• If the printer cable should become disconnected, snap it back into position.
•Ink cartridge disposal: consult the Hewlett-Packard website for recycling
printing supplies or disposing of the ink cartridges according to local
regulations.
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6. Slide the printer carrier into the desired print position. See the section
entitled, “Changing print positions” later in this chapter for more
information.
7. Close the printer access cover and reinstall the output tray.
8. Run a print test (see the next section).
Running a print test You can run a print test by using the Print Test option on the Operator Control
Panel (see Chapter 3, “Performing a print test”) or you can use the Scan
Validation Tool.
1. Place a blank sheet of paper in the input elevator.
2. Ensure that the ink cartridge is properly installed.
3. Select Start>Programs>Kodak>Document Imaging>i4x50.
4. Select TWAIN for the Driver Type and the KODAK Scanner: i4x50. The
Scan Validation Tool dialog box will be displayed.
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5. Click the Setup icon. The Scan Validation Tool main window will be
displayed.
6. Select the Default Setting Shortcut and click Settings.
7. On the General tab, click the Device button.
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8. On the Device - General tab, click the Diagnostics button. The General-
Diagnostics window will be displayed.
9. Check the Printer check box and click Done.
10. Scan the blank sheet of paper that is in the input elevator.
11. Check the quality of the test pattern. If the test pattern is inconsistent, you
may need to clean the print head on the bottom of the ink cartridge or
change the ink cartridge.
NOTE: Clean the print head by removing it from the printer carrier and
dabbing the print head with a damp cloth.
Acceptable Unacceptable: pattern
is inconsistent
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Changing print
positions
The horizontal print position must be changed manually.
1. Remove the output tray.
2. Open the printer access cover.
NOTES:
• The horizontal print positions are visible by a small detent on the printer
rail.
• Printing automatically stops approximately 1.27 cm (½-inch) from the
trailing edge of the document, even if the information has not been
completely printed.
3. Lift up on the printer carrier and remove it from it’s position.
4. Align the slot on the printer carrier with the desired horizontal print position
and slide the printer carrier in place.
NOTE: The print location indicators at the edge of the input elevator can
be used as a guide to verify your horizontal print position.
5. Close the printer access cover and reinstall the output tray.
Print location
indicators
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Installing/Replacing
the ink blotter strips
The two ink blotter strips, which will be placed in the ink blotter channels at
installation, are located in the scanner transport to collect ink overflow. To
order additional ink blotter strips, see the section entitled, “Supplies and
Consumables” in Chapter 5.
1. Pull the scanner cover release latch forward to release and lift the scanner
cover.
2. Locate the two blotter strip channels. These channels are where the blotter
strips will be installed or replaced.
3. If you are replacing a blotter strip, proceed with Step 4, if not, go to Step 5.
4. Grasp the blotter strip, carefully pull it off of the channel and discard the
soiled strip according to local regulations.
5. Remove the backing from a new blotter strip.
6. Align the blotter strip in one of the channels.
NOTE: Improperly aligned blotter strips may cause document jams.
7. Press the adhesive side of the blotter strip down firmly into the channel.
8. Repeat Steps 4-7 for the other strip.
9. Close the scanner cover.
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Problem solving Use the list below as a guide to check possible solutions to problems you may
encounter when using the printer.
Problem Possible Solution
Print quality is poor or inconsistent • Be sure the ink cartridge is not empty.
• Be sure the ink cartridge is properly installed.
• Be sure the ink cartridge is in the correct position for printing.
• Verify that the printer has been enabled in the scanning application and
that the expected print string has been specified.
• Verify that all printer connectors are securely fastened and that the
printer cable is securely attached.
• Run a print test to verify that all jets are functioning properly. See the
section entitled, “Running a print test” earlier in this chapter.
• Clean the print head at the bottom of the ink cartridge (see “Printing
problems when starting up due to dry print head” below.)
Printing problems when starting up
due to dry print head
Remove the ink cartridge from the scanner and using a damp cloth or
swab, dab (do not wipe) the ink jets on the print head on the bottom of
the ink cartridge, reinsert the ink cartridge and try again.
Not printing • Be sure that printing is enabled in the scanning application.
• Check to be sure that the ink cartridge is secure and in the desired print
position.
• Be sure the tape is removed from the print head (bottom of the ink
cartridge).
An error message is displayed on
the Operator Control Panel when
trying to print
• Print cartridge is not installed.
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5 Maintenance
Chapter overview This chapter describes the required cleaning and maintenance procedures for
the Kodak i4250, i4650 and i4850 Scanners. The frequency of these
procedures will vary with different scanning environments, paper types and
image processing requirements. High volumes of scanning will demand more
frequent cleaning of the scanner and more frequent replacement of
consumables. Lower scanning volumes will allow longer times between these
activities. Refer to the “Cleaning frequency chart” on the next page for cleaning
guidelines. However, you will need to determine what works best for you.
Years of production scanning experience proves that properly cleaning and
maintaining your scanner will result in scanning more paper in less time with
less issues. A properly maintained i4250, i4650 and i4850 Scanner will provide
years of trouble-free operation.
Scanner consumables (tires, pre-separation pads, etc.) and cleaning supplies
are available from your scanner supplier. Consumables are sold in kits of
various sizes. The kits contain the proper mix of tires, rollers, and pre-
separation pads so you can easily replace them at the recommended rate. For
example, only replacing the tires and never replacing the separation roller will
eventually minimize scanner performance. Replacing the consumables at the
recommended frequency will ensure the best performance.
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Cleaning frequency
chart
A recommended cleaning sequence includes vacuuming the scanner
transport, cleaning the residue from the feed module tires, separation roller
tires and drive rollers and cleaning the imaging guides. Use the chart below as
a guide to how frequently you should clean your scanner.
Cleaning tools and
materials
Use only these cleaning tools and materials when performing routine
maintenance on your scanner. Use of any other cleaning materials could
damage your scanner.
•Kodak Digital Science Transport Cleaning Sheets
•Kodak Digital Science Roller Cleaning Pads
• Staticide wipes for Kodak Scanners (Staticide wipes are not available in all
countries)
• Brillianize Detailer Wipes for Kodak Scanners
• A vacuum cleaner and tools
Opening the scanner
cover
1. Power down the scanner.
2. Remove any documents from the input elevator, transport and output tray.
3. Pull the scanner cover release latch forward. The scanner cover will open
partially. Raise the cover up to fully open the cover for access to the
internal components.
4. When finished cleaning the scanner or replacing a consumable, close the
scanner cover with both hands.
Procedure Start of
day
Middle of
shift
Start of new
shift
Vacuum output tray and input
areas (input elevator and
transport)
x
Clean all rollers x x
Vacuum transport area x x x
Run transport cleaning sheet x x
Clean imaging guides - basic x x
Clean imaging guides - thorough As needed to remove streaks.
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Cleaning procedures Cleaning your scanner and performing preventative maintenance on a regular
basis is required to ensure the best possible image quality.
IMPORTANT:Power down the scanner before opening the scanner for
cleaning.
Some document types generate more paper dust and debris and may require
more frequent cleaning.
Before cleaning your scanner or replacing consumables, review the following
information:
• Some debris from the rubber tires on the feed module and separation roller
is normal. Tire debris does not always mean that the tires are worn or
damaged. After cleaning, inspect the tires for wear and replace the
separation roller or feed module if necessary.
• When cleaning rollers/tires, allow the rollers/tires to dry completely before
scanning.
• Use only the recommended cleaning supplies. Using unapproved cleaning
fluids or solvents may damage the rubber tires.
• Do not use cleaners in confined areas; use with adequate ventilation.
• Do not use cleaners on hot surfaces. Allow surfaces to cool to ambient
temperature before use.
• Do not use canned/compressed air. Use of compressed air may cause
dust to be forced into the scanner’s imaging system and lodge in an area
that causes image quality issues and cannot be cleaned without removing
the camera.
• Do not use flammable compressed aerosols on or around the scanner.
• In addition to the recommended cleaning supplies, you may use a vacuum
cleaner to remove debris from the scanner.
• Staticide wipes contain isopropanol which can cause eye irritation and dry
skin. Wash your hands with soap and water after performing maintenance
procedures. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for more information.
The SDS is available on the Kodak Alaris website at
www.kodakalaris.com/go/MSDS.
NOTE: To access the SDS, you will need to provide the catalog number
of the supply. See “Supplies and Consumables” later in this
chapter for catalog numbers.
• The roller cleaning pad contains sodium lauryl ether sulfate and sodium
silicate which can cause eye irritation. Refer to the SDS for more
information.
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Vacuuming the output tray
and input elevator
1. Power down the scanner.
2. Remove the output tray.
3. Thoroughly vacuum the output tray area and the input elevator area.
Cleaning the rollers Cleaning the rollers includes all of the rollers in the transport area, the
separation roller tires and the feed module tires.
1. Power down the scanner.
2. Open the scanner cover.
3. Manually rotate and wipe the rollers with a roller cleaning pad.
NOTE: Do not use Staticide wipes or Brillianize Detailer wipes to clean
the rollers.
4. Dry the rollers with a lint-free cloth.
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Cleaning the separation roller
tires
5. Pull the separation pad holder forward and remove the separation roller.
NOTE: The separation roller cover is spring-loaded. Hold the separation
roller cover back until you remove the separation roller, then
gently lower the roller cover back in place.
6. Manually rotate and wipe the separation roller tires with a roller cleaning
pad. For best results wipe parallel to the ribs in order to remove any
residue between the ribs.
7. Inspect the tires. If the tires show signs of wear or damage, replace the
separation tires. See “Replacement procedures” later in this chapter.
8. Reinstall the separation roller by aligning the slots on the separation roller
with the holders.
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Cleaning the feed module
tires
9. Clean the feed module tires by manually rotating and wiping the feed
module tires with a roller cleaning pad. For best results wipe parallel to
the ribs in order to remove any residue between the ribs. You do not need
to remove the feed module to clean the tires.
NOTE: Do not use Staticide wipes or Brillianize Detailer wipes to clean
the feed module tires.
10. Inspect the tires. If the tires show signs of wear or damage, replace the
feed module tires. See “Replacement procedures” later in this chapter.
Cleaning the Flippable
White background strips
1. Power down the scanner.
2. Open the scanner cover.
3. Wipe the upper and lower background strips with a Staticide wipe or a
“Step 1” Brillianize Detailer wipe
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the transport rollers.
4. Wipe the upper and lower background strips again with an almost-dry
Staticide wipe or a “Step 2” Brillianize Detailer wipe to remove any streaks.
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Cleaning the imaging
guides — basic cleaning
1. Power down the scanner.
2. Open the scanner cover.
3. Wipe the upper and lower imaging guides with a Staticide wipe or a “Step
1” Brillianize Detailer wipe.
4. Wipe the upper and lower imaging guides again with an almost-dry
Staticide wipe or a “Step 2” Brillianize Detailer wipe to remove any streaks.
5. Close the scanner cover.
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Cleaning the imaging
guides — thorough
cleaning
Thorough cleaning of the imaging guides is recommended only as needed.
NOTE: Hold the imaging guides at the green tabs to avoid getting fingerprints
on the imaging guides during the cleaning procedure.
Upper imaging guide
1. Power down the scanner.
2. Open the scanner cover.
3. Turn the screw to the left on each end of the upper imaging guide and
remove it from its position. Carefully set the imaging guide aside.
4. Carefully vacuum the area between the LEDs.
IMPORTANT: Avoid contact with the LEDs, as contact could cause
damage. Do not insert any objects into the area between the
upper LED strips, as you may damage the reflective mirrors
in the scan module on the illumination system.
5. Clean both the top and bottom of the imaging guide thoroughly with a
Staticide wipe or a “Step 1” Brillianize Detailer wipe.
6. Wipe the imaging guide again with an almost-dry Staticide wipe or a “Step
2” Brillianize Detailer wipe to remove any streaks.
7. Reinstall the upper imaging guide.
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Lower imaging guide
8. Turn the screw to the left on each end of the lower imaging guide and
remove it from its position. Carefully set the imaging guide aside.
9. Carefully vacuum the area between the LEDs.
IMPORTANT: Avoid contact with the LEDs, as contact could cause
damage. Do not insert any objects into the area between the
upper LED strips, as you may damage the reflective mirrors
in the scan module on the illumination system.
10. Clean both the top and bottom of the lower imaging guide thoroughly with a
Staticide wipe or a “Step 1” Brillianize Detailer wipe.
11. Wipe the imaging guide again with an almost-dry Staticide wipe or a “Step
2” Brillianize Detailer wipe to remove any streaks.
12. Reinstall the lower imaging guide.
13. Close the scanner cover.
14. When finished with all cleaning procedures, turn on the scanner.
Running a transport
cleaning sheet
The transport should be cleaned with a Transport Cleaning Sheet fed several
times.
1. Remove the wrapping from the Transport Cleaning Sheet.
2. Adjust the side guides to the widest position.
3. Place the transport cleaning sheet in the center of the input elevator in
landscape orientation with the adhesive side up.
4. Use the Count Only option from the Diagnostics menu on the Operator
Control Panel to run the sheet through the scanner.
5. Remove the transport cleaning sheet from the output tray and place it in
the center of the input elevator in landscape orientation with the adhesive
side down and rescan.
NOTE: When the transport sheet gets dirty and/or loses its tackiness, discard
it and use a new one.
Final cleaning steps When you have finished running the transport cleaning sheet:
1. Power down the scanner.
2. Open the scanner cover.
3. Wipe the exposed side of the upper and lower imaging guides with a lint-
free cloth.
4. Close the scanner cover and scan a test image to ensure image quality.
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Replacement
procedures
This section provides procedures for replacing the following parts. Use the list
below as a guideline for frequency of replacement.
IMPORTANT:Power down the scanner before opening the scanner to
replace parts.
•Feed module tires and separation roller tires — tire life will vary
depending upon paper types, environment and cleanliness. Nominal tire
life is approximately 500,000 documents; results will vary. Degradation of
feeder performance, multiple feeds, stoppages, etc. indicate a need to
change tires. Change all of the tires on the feed module and separation
roller at the same time.
•Feed module and separation roller — it is recommended that you install
a new feed module and separation roller every 4th tire change. Install a
new feed module and separation roller at the same time.
•Pre-separation pad — it is recommended that you change the pre-
separation pad at least as often as you change the feed module/separation
roller tires.
•Imaging guides — replace when the imaging guides are heavily
scratched and defects show in the image.
Replacing the feed module
or feed module tires
Releasing the feed module There are two methods of releasing the feed module.
Method 1:
• Press the release tab to the right to release the feed module from the
scanner.
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Method 2:
1. Remove the output tray.
2. Lift up and open the printer access cover.
NOTE: If you do not want to remove the output tray, you can lift the front of the
output tray, then lift the printer access cover and position the printer
access cover behind the height adjustment tab.
3. Turn the feed module release knob and release the feed module.
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Replacing the feed module
tires
4. If you are replacing the entire feed module, go to Step 11. If you are
replacing the tires, proceed with Step 5.
5. With one hand, press the locking tabs (one on each side) while holding the
lower housing with the other hand. Pull the upper housing up and away
from the rollers.
6. Remove both core assemblies.
7. Replace each tire by sliding the tire off the core.
8. Install each new tire by gently pulling it over the core. The tires do not need
to be installed in any specific orientation. Make sure that the tires are fully
aligned with the flange edge. If they are improperly aligned, premature
wear of the tires may occur.
IMPORTANT:Do not overstretch the tire; it may tear.
flange edge
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9. Replace each core assembly in the lower feed module housing and align
the tabs on the upper housing with the slots on the lower housing.
10. Press the upper and lower housings together until they snap into place.
Replacing the feed module 11. Insert the pin on the left side of the feed module with the rod (1); align the
upper tab with the slot (2); align the pin on the right side of the feed module
with the rod (3) and turn the green feed module release knob (4) to re-
engage the feed module. Verify that the feed module is securely in place
and moves freely after you install it.
12. If you released the feed module using Method 2, close the scanner cover
and the printer access cover.
13. Reinstall the output tray.
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Replacing the separation
roller or separation roller
tires
1. Power down the scanner.
2. Open the scanner cover.
3. Pull the separation roller cover forward and remove the separation roller.
NOTE: The separation roller cover is spring-loaded. Hold the separation
roller cover back until you remove the separation roller, then
gently lower the roller cover back in place.
If you want to replace the separation roller, do Steps 4 and 5. If you want to
replace the separation roller tires, go to Step 6.
4. Insert the new separation roller. Be sure to line up the slots on the
separation roller with the holders.
5. Gently lower the roller cover back in place and close the scanner cover.
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To replace the tires:
6. Replace each tire by sliding the tire off the core.
7. Install each new tire by gently pulling it over the core.
IMPORTANT:Do not overstretch the tire; it may tear.
8. Reinstall the separation roller. Be sure to line up the slots on the separation
roller with the holders.
9. Gently lower the roller cover back in place.
10. Close the scanner cover.
Replacing the pre-
separation pad
Change the pre-separation pad when the frequency of multifed documents
increases.
1. Power down the scanner.
2. Open the scanner cover.
3. Remove the pre-separation pad by lifting the pad up and out of position.
NOTE: The pre-separation pad fits snuggly in place; therefore, a little
force may be required to remove it.
4. Install the new pre-separation pad. Be sure it snaps into place.
5. Close the scanner cover.
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Replacing the imaging
guides
The imaging guides should be replaced when they are heavily scratched and
defects show in the image.
1. Power down the scanner.
2. Open the scanner cover.
3. Loosen the screws on each end of the lower imaging guide and remove it
from its position.
NOTE: Handle the imaging guides carefully so as to not put fingerprints
on the guides.
4. Install the new imaging guide and tighten the screws to secure the imaging
guide.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to replace the upper imaging guide.
6. Close the scanner cover.
Replacing the Flippable
White Background strip(s)
In the rare case that you may need to replace the Flippable White Background
strip(s), follow the procedures below.
1. Power down the scanner.
2. Open the scanner cover.
3. Loosen the two screws on each end of the lower background strip and
remove it from its position.
4. Disconnect the background strip connector.
5. Connect the new background strip connector with the cable. Be sure it is
securely in place.
6. Install the new background strip and tighten both screws on each side to
secure the background strip.
7. Repeat Steps 3 - 6 to replace the upper background strip.
8. Close the scanner cover.
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Supplies and
consumables
Items and catalog numbers are subject to change. Contact your scanner
supplier to order supplies.
* Staticide wipes are not available in all countries.
Supplies/Consumables CAT No.
Kodak Feeder Consumables Kit 832 7538
Kodak Extra-Large Feeder Consumables Kit 838 7938
Kodak Extra-Extra-Large Feeder Consumables Kit Series
Scanners
146 2415
Kodak Imaging Guide Set (without Enhanced Printer) 834 8054
Kodak Imaging Guide Set (with Enhanced Printer) 871 4438
Kodak Flippable White Background (without Enhanced Printer) 166 7641
Kodak Flippable White Background (with Enhanced Printer) 161 2605
Kodak Digital Science Transport Cleaning Sheets (qty 50) 169 0783
Kodak Digital Science Roller Cleaning Pads (qty 24) 853 5981
Staticide Wipes for Kodak Scanners (qty 144)* 896 5519
Brillianize Detailer Wipes / for Kodak Scanners 826 6488
Kodak Printer Ink Blotters 840 5425
Enhanced Printer Black Ink Cartridge 818 3386
Enhanced Printer Red Ink Cartridge 159 6832
Accessories
66.04 cm (26 in.) document extenders (qty 1 per box) 183 3946
76.2 cm (30 in.) document extenders (qty 1 per box) 162 6803
86.36 cm (34 in.) document extenders (qty 1 per box) 149 8476
Kodak Feeder Kit for Ultralightweight Paper 844 5280
Enhanced Printer Accessory 121 8940
Kodak A3 Flatbed Accessory 189 4351
Kodak Legal Flatbed Accessory 119 9470
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6 Troubleshooting
Problem solving Use the chart below as a guide to check possible solutions to problems you
may encounter when using the Kodak i4250, i4650 and i4850 Scanner.
Problem Possible Solution
Documents are jamming or multiple
documents are feeding
Make sure that:
• all documents meet recommendations for size, weight, and type, etc.
as outlined in the section entitled, “Getting your documents ready to
scan” in Chapter 3.
• all staples and paper clips have been removed from the documents.
• all rollers and tires are clean and the separation roller and feed module
are properly installed and replace if needed. See the procedures in
Chapter 5, Maintenance.
To remove a document jam:
• Remove any documents from the feeder area.
• Open the scanner cover.
• Locate the jammed document(s) and remove it.
• Close the scanner cover and resume scanning.
Long documents are not feeding or are
jamming
• Verify that the Document Management: Maximum Length option on
the Device-General tab (TWAIN Datasource) or the Longest
Document option on the Scanner tab (ISIS Driver) is set to longer than
the longest document being scanned. The default is 43.2 cm
(17 inches).
• Make sure the input elevator and output tray extenders are pulled out
to provide support for long documents or use the optional document
extenders.
The scanner will not scan/
feed documents
Make sure that:
• the power cord is plugged in and the power is on.
• the power button has been pushed on and the green LED is lit.
• the scanner cover is completely closed.
• documents are making contact with the feed module and are covering
the paper present sensor.
• the last document in the stack does not have black in the area covering
the paper present sensor in the input elevator.
• documents meet specifications for size, weight, and type, etc.
• for thicker documents, toggle the gap release toggle switch during
feeding.
• you check the feed module and separation roller for signs of wear, and
replace these parts if necessary.
You can also power the scanner down and power it up again.
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Problem Possible Solution
Image quality is poor or has decreased Make sure that the scanner and imaging guides are clean and not
damaged. Refer to Chapter 5, Maintenance.
“False” paper jams or multifeeds
are occurring
• Make sure that the transport area is clean.
35.6 cm (14 in.) or longer documents
are not feeding or are jamming
• Verify that the Document Management: Maximum Length option on
the Device-General tab (TWAIN Datasource) or the Longest
Document option on the Scanner tab (ISIS Driver) is set to longer than
the longest document being scanned. The default is 43.2 cm
(17 inches).
• Make sure the input elevator and output tray extenders are pulled out
to provide support for long documents or use the optional document
extenders
Scanner is running slow • Your PC may not meet the minimum requirements for the scanner.
• Some image processing functions will reduce scanner speed.
• Resolution (dpi) setting may be set too high.
• Your virus software may be scanning all TIFF or JPEG files.
• Ensure you are scanning to a local drive.
Documents are skewed during
scanning
Make sure that:
• the input elevator side guides are adjusted to fit the documents being
fed.
• the gap release is set correctly.
• documents are being fed perpendicular to the feed module.
• all staples and paper clips have been removed from the documents.
• the feed module, separation roller, and drive rollers are clean and not
damaged.
• the scanner cover is firmly closed.
Scanner pauses excessively during
scanning
Make sure that:
• the host computer meets minimum requirements for scanning.
• there is enough free space on the hard disk drive.
• all other applications are closed.
• you are using a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connection.
You can also try changing the scanning options (compression, etc.) in
your scanning application.
Roller marks or streaks appear on
documents after scanning
Clean the feed module, separation roller and tires. Refer to Chapter 5,
Maintenance.
Vertical lines appear on the image • Clean the imaging guides. Refer to Chapter 5, Maintenance.
• Enable the Streak Filter option or increase the aggressiveness.
Documents are multifeeding Make sure that:
• the leading edges of all batched documents are centered in the feeder
so that each document will come in contact with the feed rollers.
• the feed module and separation roller tires are clean and not worn.
• documents with an unusual texture or surface are fed manually.
• the gap release toggle switch is not pushed in.
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Indicator lights Steady red then flashing green — the scanner is powering up.
Steady green: the scanner is scanning, paused or idle.
Fast flashing green: the scanner is downloading firmware.
Slow flashing green: the scanner is in power saver mode.
Steady red: indicates a scanner error, such as the scanner cover is open.
After you power up the scanner, the red and green indicator lights flash. After
approximately 14 seconds, both lights go out. When the green indicator light
comes back on, the scanner is ready to begin scanning. However, the host
computer may require several seconds to detect the scanner.
Upgrading software Kodak Alaris frequently updates drivers and firmware to correct issues and
add new features. If you are experiencing errors, you should upgrade to the
latest driver before contacting Service.
Go to: www.kodakalaris.com/go/disupport, access i4x50 Software and
Drivers and download the most recent upgrade.
Contacting Service 1. Visit www.kodakalaris.com/go/dicontacts to obtain the most current phone
number for your country.
2. When calling, have the following information ready:
• A description of your problem.
• The scanner model and serial number.
• Computer configuration.
• Scanning application you are using.
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Appendix A Specifications
Scanner Type/Speed • i4250 Scanner: duplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder,
110 pages per minute (landscape) at 200/300 dpi; black and white, grayscale
and color.
• i4650 Scanner: duplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder,
130 pages per minute (landscape) at 200/300 dpi; black and white, grayscale
and color.
• i4850 Scanner: duplex color scanner with an automatic document feeder,
150 pages per minute (landscape) at 200/300 dpi; black and white, grayscale
and color.
Scanning Technology CCD
Output Resolutions 100, 150, 200, 240, 250, 300, 400, 500 and 600 dpi
File Format Outputs and
Destinations
TIFF and JPG (Kodak Capture Pro Software Limited Edition), TIFF/Multi-page
PDF, RTF, TXT, Searchable PDF, PDF-A, Email, Printer, Microsoft SharePoint
Server and Microsoft Word files, network folders and drives.
Scan Area Scans up to 30.5 x 914.4 cm (12 x 360 inches).
ADF Capacity 500 sheets
Recommended Daily
Volume
i4250: up to 40,000 pages per day
i4650: up to 75,000 pages per day
i4850: up to 125,000 pages per day
Illumination White LEDs
Electrical Requirements 100 - 240 V (international), 50/60 Hz
Scanner Dimensions Height: 34.79 cm (13.7 in.)
Width: 48.9 cm (19.2 in.)
Depth: 46.73 cm (18.4 in.) - with tray closed
Depth: 61.30 cm (24.1 in.) - with tray open
Scanner Weight 30.4 kg (67 lb.)
Host Connection USB 3.0 compatible
Operating Temperature 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F)
Humidity 15 to 80% relative humidity
Environmental Factors Energy Star qualified scanners
Power Consumption -
Scanner
Sleep mode: <1.5 watts
Imaging: <130 watts
Off: <0.5 watt
Acoustic Noise
(Sound Pressure Level) at
Operator Position)
Scanning: less than 63 dB(A)
Standby: less than 40 dB(A)
Electrical rating 1/N/PE ~ 100 -240 VAC 1.4 - 0.6A 50/60 Hz
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System requirements Following is the recommended system configuration to run Kodak
i4250, i4650, i4850 Scanners.
• PC: Intel Core i5 (Sandy Bridge or newer), running at 2.7 GHz or
higher
• USB port 3.0 (Super Speed) or 2.0 (High Speed)
• 4 GB RAM or more
• Supported operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Vista; SP1 (32-bit)
- Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)
- Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit)
- Microsoft Windows 10 (32- and 64-bit)
- Linux Ubuntu 14.4, 16.04 LTS
Included Drivers:
• Windows operating systems: TWAIN, ISIS, WIA
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Appendix B Warranty - US and Canada only
Congratulations on the purchase of a Kodak Scanner. Kodak Scanners are designed to provide end users with the highest
performance and reliability. All Kodak Scanners are covered by the following Limited Warranty.
Limited Warranty for Kodak Scanners
Kodak Alaris Inc. provides the following Limited Warranty on Kodak Scanners (excluding spare parts and consumables)
distributed by Kodak Alaris or through Kodak Alaris’ authorized distribution channels:
Kodak Alaris Inc. warrants that a Kodak Scanner, from the time of sale through the Limited Warranty period applicable to the
Product, will be free of defects in materials or workmanship and will conform to the performance specifications applicable for the
particular Kodak Scanner.
All Kodak Scanners are subject to the Warranty Exclusions described below. A Kodak Scanner found to be defective or which
does not conform to the product specifications will be repaired or replaced with new or refurbished product at Kodak Alaris’
option.
Purchasers may determine the applicable Limited Warranty period for the Kodak Scanners purchased by visiting
www.kodakalaris.com/go/disupport or by reviewing the Limited Warranty Summary Card enclosed with the Kodak Scanner.
Proof of purchase is required to demonstrate eligibility for warranty service.
Warranty exclusions
Kodak Alaris’ Limited Warranty does not apply to a Kodak Scanner that has been subjected to physical damage after purchase,
caused, for example, by casualty, accident, acts of God or transportation, including (a) by a failure to properly package and ship
the Scanner back to Kodak Alaris for warranty service in accordance with Kodak Alaris’ then current Packaging and Shipping
Guidelines, including failure to replace the shipping restraint prior to shipping, or by a failure to remove the shipping restraint
prior to use; (b) resulting from the user’s installation, system integration, programming, re-installation of user operating systems
or applications software, systems engineering, relocation, reconstruction of data, or removal of the product or any component
(including breakage of a connector, cover, glass, pins, trays or seal); (c) from service, modification or repair not performed by
Kodak Alaris or a service provider authorized by Kodak Alaris or by tampering, use of counterfeit or other non-Kodak Alaris
components, assemblies, accessories, or modules; (d) by misuse, unreasonable handling or maintenance, mistreatment,
operator error, failure to provide proper supervision or maintenance, including use of cleaning products or other accessories not
approved by Kodak Alaris or use in contravention of recommended procedures or specifications; (e) by environmental
conditions (such as excessive heat or other unsuitable physical operating environment), corrosion, staining, electrical work
external to the product or failure to provide electro-static discharge (ESD) protection; (f) by failure to install firmware updates or
releases available for the product and (g) by such other supplemental exclusions published from time to time online at
www.kodakalaris.com/go/disupport.
Kodak Alaris provides no Limited Warranty for products purchased from countries other than the United State and Canada.
Purchasers of products from foreign distribution channels must seek warranty coverage, if any, through the original source of
purchase.
Kodak Alaris provides no Limited Warranty for products that are purchased as part of a third party manufacturer’s product,
computer system or other electronic device.
Any warranty for these products is provided by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) as part of that manufacturer’s
product or system.
The replacement product assumes the remainder of the Limited Warranty period applicable to the defective product or thirty
(30) days, whichever is longer.
Installation Warning and Disclaimer
KODAK ALARIS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE SALE, INSTALLATION, USE, SERVICING OR IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS
OF THE CAUSE. SUCH DAMAGES FOR WHICH KODAK ALARIS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE, INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, LOSS OF DATA, DOWNTIME COSTS, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT,
COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE PRODUCT, FACILITIES OR SERVICES OR CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH
DAMAGES.
If there is any conflict between other sections of this appendix and the Limited Warranty, the terms of the Limited Warranty
prevail.
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How to obtain Limited Warranty service
Kodak Scanners are supplied with information on unpacking, setup, installation and operation. Careful reading of the User’s
Guide will answer most of the technical questions the end user might have regarding proper installation, operation and
maintenance of the product. However, should additional technical support be required, you may visit our website at:
www.kodakalaris.com/go/disupport or contact: Kodak Alaris’ Response Center: (800) 822-1414
The Response Center is available Monday – Friday (excluding Kodak Alaris holidays) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
Before placing the call, the eligible purchaser should have the Kodak Scanner model number, part number, serial number and
proof of purchase available. The eligible purchaser should also be prepared to provide a description of the problem.
Response Center personnel will assist the end user in resolving the problem over the phone. The end user may be asked to run
some simple, self-diagnostic tests and report the resulting status and error code messages. This will assist the Response
Center in determining if the problem is the Kodak Scanner or another component and if the problem can be resolved over the
phone. If the Response Center determines a hardware problem exists that is covered either under the Limited Warranty or a
purchased Maintenance Agreement, a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA) will be assigned as needed, a service
request will be initiated and repair or replacement procedures will follow.
Packaging and shipping guidelines
Purchaser must ship all warranty returns in a method that guarantees full protection of the product from shipping damage.
Failure to do so will void the Kodak Scanner warranty. Kodak Alaris advises the purchaser to keep the original box and packing
materials for storing or shipping. Kodak Alaris is not responsible for issues related to shipping damage. The purchaser must
return only the Kodak Scanner. Prior to shipment, purchaser must remove and retain all “add-on” items, (i.e. adapters, cables,
software, manuals, etc.). Kodak Alaris accepts no responsibility for these items and they will not be returned with the repaired or
replacement Kodak Scanner. All products should be returned to Kodak Alaris in the original shipping container, or an authorized
packaging box for the units being returned. Purchaser must install the shipping restraint before the Kodak Scanner is shipped.
When the original packaging is not available, contact Kodak Alaris’ Response Center at (800) 822-1414 for part numbers and
replacement packaging ordering information.
Return procedure
Eligible purchasers seeking services for Kodak Scanners covered under this Limited Warranty must obtain a Return Material
Authorization number (“RMA”) by calling (800) 822-1414 and within ten (10) business days from the date of issuance of the
RMA must return the Kodak Scanner to the address designated in the RMA at the end user’s own expense and risk, in
compliance with Kodak Alaris’ current Packaging and Shipping Guidelines.
Any defective products or parts replaced by Kodak Alaris become the property of Kodak Alaris.
Customer responsibility
BY REQUESTING SERVICE, THE ELIGIBLE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY,
INCLUDING THE DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVISIONS. PRIOR TO SEEKING SERVICE, THE END
USER MUST BACK-UP ANY DATA OR FILES THAT MAY BECOME DAMAGED OR LOST. KODAK ALARIS IS, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED DATA OR FILES.
Warranty Service descriptions
Kodak Alaris offers a range of service programs to support its Limited Warranty and to assist with the use and care of the Kodak
Scanner (“Service Methods”). A Kodak Scanner represents an important investment. Kodak Scanners provide the productivity
needed to stay competitive. The sudden loss of this productivity, even temporarily, could seriously affect the ability to meet
commitments. Downtime can be very expensive, not just in the cost of the repair but also in time lost. To help alleviate these
problems, Kodak Alaris may use one of the service methods listed below, depending upon product type, in providing service
under its Limited Warranty.
Included with selected Kodak Scanners is a Limited Warranty Registration card and a Limited Warranty Summary card. The
Limited Warranty Summary card is specific by model. The Limited Warranty Summary card contains important warranty
information, including the model number and the Limited Warranty. Refer to the Limited Warranty Summary card to determine
the available Service Methods applicable to the particular Kodak Scanner.
If the Limited Warranty Registration card or Limited Warranty Summary card cannot be located, additional information may be
obtained about the product, including updated warranty and service program information and restrictions, online at
www.kodakalaris.com/go/disupport.
To avoid service delays, Kodak Alaris urges end users to complete and return the enclosed Limited Warranty Registration Card
at the first opportunity. If you cannot locate the Limited Warranty Registration card, you may register online at
www.kodakalaris.com/go/disupport.
Kodak Alaris also provides a variety of service programs that may be purchased to assist with the use and care of the Kodak
Scanner.
Kodak Alaris is committed to providing its customers with quality, performance, reliability and service under the Limited
Warranty.
We expect to have a supply of spare parts and consumables for at least 5 years after product manufacture has been
discontinued.
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On-site service
For the selected Kodak Scanner, and after the Response Center verifies a hardware problem, a service call will be opened and
logged. A Kodak Alaris Field Engineer will be dispatched to the product location to perform repair service if the product is
located within the contiguous forty-eight (48) United States, in certain areas of Alaska and Hawaii, and if there are no security,
safety or physical requirements that would restrict the Field Engineer’s access to the scanner. For additional information on
service areas, visit our website at: www.kodakalaris.com/go/docimaging. On-Site Service will be provided between the hours of
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday (excluding Kodak Alaris holidays).
Advanced Unit Replacement (AUR)
AUR may be one of the easiest and most comprehensive service offerings in the industry. In the unlikely event of a product
defect, for eligible purchasers of certain Kodak Scanners, Kodak Alaris will replace that product within two business days.
The AUR provides advance replacement on specific failed or broken Kodak Scanner. To be eligible to take advantage of the
AUR, the eligible purchaser must obtain an RMA number, sign an Advance Replacement Agreement and provide a credit card
deposit to secure the replacement product. The RMA number should be kept in the event that the status of the replacement
product needs to be checked. The eligible purchaser will be asked for the address where the replacement product is to be
shipped. The eligible purchaser will also be faxed packing and shipping instructions for the malfunctioning product. The eligible
purchaser will then receive a replacement product within 2 business days after the service call initiation and Kodak Alaris’
receipt of the signed agreement. The malfunctioning product must be received by Kodak Alaris within ten (10) days of the end
user’s receipt of the replacement product or the end user’s credit card will be charged the list price of the replacement product.
Shipment of replacement Imaging Product will be made at Kodak Alaris’ expense and choice of freight carrier. Shipments not
made under Kodak Alaris’ directions and choice of freight carrier may void the Limited Warranty.
Before the product is returned to Kodak Alaris, be sure to remove all options and accessories (which include power cord,
documentation, etc.) that are not covered by the Limited Warranty. The box and packaging in which the replacement product
was shipped must be used to return the malfunctioning product. If the malfunctioning product is not returned in the box and
packaging in which the replacement product was shipped the Limited Warranty may be voided. The Return Material
Authorization Number (“RMA”) must be clearly marked on the outside of the box to ensure proper receipt and credit of the
defective product.
Depot service
If the Kodak Scanner is not eligible for AUR or On-Site Service, an eligible purchaser may utilize our Depot Repair Service. The
eligible purchaser will be instructed to ship the product to the nearest authorized Depot Repair Center. Product must be shipped
at the eligible purchaser’s risk and expense to the repair center. Before the product is returned to the repair center, be sure to
remove all options and accessories (which include power cord, documentation, etc.) not covered by the Limited Warranty. All
products should be returned to Kodak Alaris in the original shipping container, or in a recommended packing box. The Kodak
Scanner must have the shipping restraint installed before it is shipped. When the original packaging is not available, contact
Kodak Alaris’ Response Center at (800) 822-1414, for ordering information. Eligible purchasers seeking services for Kodak
Scanners must obtain a Return Material Authorization number (“RMA”) by calling (800) 822-1414, and within ten (10) business
days from the date of issuance of the RMA must return the Kodak Scanner to the address designated in the RMA at the end
user’s own expense and risk. The Return Material Authorization Number (“RMA”) must be clearly marked on the outside of the
box to ensure proper receipt and credit of the defective product.
Upon receipt of the product, the repair center will repair product within ten (10) business days. The repaired product will be
shipped back two-day express mail at no expense to the eligible purchaser.
Important restrictions
Eligibility: The Advance Exchange Program and the Depot Service are available to eligible purchasers in the fifty (50) United
States, and On-Site Service is available in the contiguous forty-eight (48) states and in certain areas of Alaska and Hawaii for
products purchased from authorized distributors of Kodak Alaris. The Kodak Scanner will be ineligible for any service under
warranty if the product falls under any of Kodak Alaris’ then-current Warranty Exclusions, including a purchaser’s failure to
return defective products to Kodak Alaris in compliance with Kodak Alaris’ then current Packaging and Shipping Guidelines.
Persons are only considered “eligible purchasers” or “end users” if they originally purchased the Kodak Scanner for their own
personal or business use, and not for resale.
Consumables: Consumables are items that wear out under normal use and must be replaced by the end user as needed.
Consumables, supplies, other expendable items and those items identified as being the user’s responsibility in the User’s Guide
are not covered under the Limited Warranty.
Any defective products or parts replaced by Kodak Alaris become the property of Kodak Alaris.
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Contacting Kodak Alaris
For Information on Kodak Scanners:
Website: www.kodakalaris.com/go/docimaging
For U.S. Service, Repair and Technical Assistance by Telephone:
Telephone technical support is available Monday-Friday between the hours of 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding Kodak Alaris holidays.
Phone: (800) 822-1414
For Technical Documentation and FAQ’s available 24 hours a day:
Website: www.kodakalaris.com/go/docimaging
For Service Program Information
Website: www.kodakalaris.com
Phone: (800) 822-1414
