PS5000C Operator’s Manual
SAFETY INFORMATION This section contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To achieve optimum utility of this device, all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the next section before using this device. It contains important information related to user safety and preventing equipment problems. Make sure you observe all of the precautions listed in this manual.
WARNING ● Do not modify product, as a fire, electrical shock, or breakdown could result. If the product employs a laser, the laser beam source could cause blindness. ● Do not attempt to remove the covers and panels which have been fixed to the product. Some products have a high-voltage part or a laser beam source inside that could cause an electrical shock or blindness. ● Only use the power cord supplied in the package. Failure to use this cord could result in a fire or electrical shock.
WARNING ● If this product becomes inordinately hot or emits smoke, or unusual odor or noise, immediately turn OFF the power switch, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and then call your authorized service representative. If you keep on using it as is, a fire or electrical shock could result. ● If this product has been dropped or its cover damage, immediately turn OFF the power switch, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and then call your authorized service representative.
CAUTION ● Do not use flammable sprays, liquids, or gases near this product, as a fire could result. ● Do not leave a toner unit or drum unit in a place within easy reach of children. Licking or ingesting any of these things could injure your health. ● Do not let any object plug the ventilation holes of this product. Heat could accumulate inside the product, resulting in a fire or malfunction.
Precautions for Routine Use ● Do not store toner units, PC drum units, and other supplies and consumables in a place subject to direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity, as poor image quality and malfunction could result. ● Do not attempt to replace the toner unit and PC drum unit in a place exposed to direct sunlight. If the PC drum is exposed to intense light, poor image quality could result. ● Do not unpack a toner unit or PC drum unit until the very time of use.
Please follow the instructions given in this manual when handling the system and do not touch any part of the system the manual does not cover. NEVER attempt to disassemble or remodel the system. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be quoted, reproduced, or translated into any other language.
Introduction Thank you for choosing our Book Scanner (herein after referred to as “the Scanner”). This operator’s manual includes precautions for installation/operation of the Scanner, a system outline, an explanation of the Driver software, operation procedures for the Scanner, troubleshooting tips, maintenance, and product specifications.
Copyright Books, magazines, journals and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized scanning into a computer and subsequent printing of such copyrighted materials may be contrary to the provisions of the United States copyright laws, title 17 of the United States Code. You are encouraged to obtain a license from an organization such as the Copyright Clearance Center in those circumstances where it is appropriate. Post a copy of the above notice where it will be clearly visible to users of the scanner.
Europe only CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) We declare under our sole responsibility that the scanner and options to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the specifications below. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU) only.
Copyright Books, magazines, journals and other materials may be subject to copyright. The copying, scanning or altering of such materials may, unless authorized by the copyright owner, infringe Copyright Law. In some countries, there are various types of copying which will not be treated as copyright infringement such as research or private study, for criticism or review, for reporting current events and various acts in relation to education, libraries and public administration.
Organization This manual consists of the following seven chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 contain basic information about the Scanner, including safety precautions for installation/operation, system configuration, and features. Be sure to read these chapters before using the Scanner. Chapter 1 Precautions for Installation and Operation Provides safety precautions required to ensure correct installation and operation of the Scanner.
Contents Chapter 1 Precautions for Installation & Operation .................1-1 1 Precautions for Installation ............................................................ 1-2 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2 Installation environment............................................................... 1-2 Power source .............................................................................. 1-2 Grounding.................................................................................... 1-3 Moving the Scanner .....
5.2 5.3 6 Sheet mode .............................................................................. 4-10 3D mode ................................................................................... 4-10 Note on originals ......................................................................... 4-11 6.1 Name of book ............................................................................4-11 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ........................................................
Chapter 1 Precautions for Installation & Operation
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 1 1.1 Precautions for Installation Installation environment Install the Scanner in a location, which meets the following requirements to ensure safe operation and utmost performance. A place where the illumination onto the book table is less than 1000lx (e.g. 4.5m (15ft)×6.5m (21.5ft) area with ceiling height of 2.6m (8.5ft) and 12 or less 40W fluorescent lamp.
Chapter 1 Precautions for Installation & Operation 1.3 Grounding Be sure to connect the ground wire for the power cable to any of the following places to prevent electrical shocks due to electrical leakage: Ground terminal of the outlet Ground terminal that complies with local electrical standards NOTE* Never connect the ground cable to a gas pipe, the ground wire for a telephone line, or a water pipe. 1.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 2 2.1 Precautions for Installation and Operation Operating environment The following environment is required for consistent performance of the Scanner: Temperature: 50 to 95°F (10 to 35°C) with temperature variation not exceeding 18°F (10°C) per hour Humidity: 15 to 85%RH with humidity variation not exceeding 20% per hour 2.
Chapter 1 Precautions for Installation & Operation 2.4 Moving the Scanner When moving the Scanner, observe the following: The Scanner body weighs 30 kg (66lbs). When carrying the Scanner, hold the places shown in the below figure. Be careful not to hurt your back. Do not carry the Scanner. When moving the Scanner, be sure to disconnect the power cord and the interface cable. When transporting the Scanner, contact your authorized dealer.
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Chapter 2 Overview
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 1 Features The Scanner is designed to scan books set face up on the book table. This makes setting the book very easy and reduces concerns that the book may be creased or damaged. In addition, warped text lines and text compression are corrected, ensuring clearer images. Various options such as a foot switch etc. are also provided.
Chapter 2 Overview 2 Part identification and functions 1 2 6 7 8 9 15 5 3 10 12 13 14 11 4 1. Head unit: 2. Lamp unit: 3. Book table: 4. Book cradle unit (Option): 5. Power switch: 6. SCSI connector: The CCD sensor is housed in this unit. This sensor scans the original. Illuminates the original so the CCD sensor can read the original more proficiently. Place the original (book, sheet) face up on this table. Enable enhanced scanning of book originals by adjusting to the contours of the book.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 7. SCSI ID switch: 8. Option switch connector: 9. Power cord socket: 10. Power cord: 11. Foot switch/Manual switch (option): 12. Stopper: 13. Center mark: 14. Cut sheet mark: 15. LED lamp: Set the SCSI ID value of the Scanner. Set the range from 0 to 6 by the switch. (Default setting value is 3.) Connect the foot switch/the manual switch (option).
Chapter 3 PS5000C Twain Driver
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 1 Installation The PS5000C Twain Driver hereinafter referred to as “the Driver” must be installed on the personal computer connected to the Scanner to read images from it. This chapter describes the system requirements of the personal computer and the installation procedures of the Driver. 1.1 System environment The following are the minimum system requirements for the computer connected to the Scanner to install the Driver.
Chapter 3 PS5000C Twain Driver 5 Set installation CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the personal computer. The installation screen appears automatically. 6 Click the “Next” button. 7 When the “Setup Complete” screen appears, click the “Finish” button, and remove the CD-ROM from the personal computer. 8 Turn the power switch of the Scanner ON, and restart the personal computer. NOTE ! Be sure to turn the power switch of the Scanner ON before restarting the personal computer.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 9 3-4 When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen appears, click the “Next” button. Be sure to select “Install the software automatically”. 10 When the “Hardware Installation” screen appears, click the “Continue Anyway” button. 11 Confirming the completion of the search wizard, click the “Finish” button.
Chapter 3 PS5000C Twain Driver 12 The installation of the Driver is completed.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 2 Setup of the Scanner Follow the procedure below for setting up the Scanner. 2.1 Permission of the image quality detail setting After the driver is installed, the “Details” checkbox is in an invalid state (grayed out). To perform advanced color adjustments or calibration of the scanner, the “Details” checkbox must be enabled. Follow the below procedure to enable it. 1 3-6 Double-click the “NA3Admin.
Chapter 3 PS5000C Twain Driver 2 When the “Show---Details” dialog appears, click the “OK” button. 3 After this procedure, the “Details” check box in the Image Quality area is enable to a valid state. Checking the “Detail setting”, the “Details” screen appears.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 2.2 Shading adjustment Perform the “Shading” adjustment for correction of uneven lighting of the original. Start the following adjustment procedure after at least 10 minutes elapse from when the illumination of this unit was initiated. 1 On the book table, place the test chart for adjustment.
Chapter 3 PS5000C Twain Driver 2.3 White Balance adjustment Perform the “White Balance” adjustment for adjusting the color balance. Start the following adjustment procedure after at least 10 minutes elapse from when the illumination of this unit was initiated. 1 On the book table, place the test chart for adjustment. Test chart 2 In the Adjustment area, select the “2. White Balance”, and click the “Start” button. 3 The following dialog appears. Click the “OK” button to start the adjustment.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 2.4 Prohibition of the image quality detail setting The “Details” checkbox can be returned to and invalid state. An administrative tool “NA3Admin.exe” is included to do this. 3-10 1 Double-click the tool for the administrator, “NA3Admin.exe” which is installed in the “C:\ProgramFiles\Book Scanner - PS5000C” folder. 2 The “Hide---Details” dialog appears. Click the “OK” button.
Chapter 3 PS5000C Twain Driver 3 Driver deletion When the Driver installed on the personal computer is no longer necessary, use the following procedure to perform the deletion. 1 2 3 4 Confirm that the personal computer is connected with the main unit. 5 Select the “Book Scanner – PS5000C” and then click the “Change/Remove” button. 6 The “Confirm File Deletion” indication appears. Click the “Yes” button. 7 When the un-install finished screen appears, click the “OK” button.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 8 Restart the personal computer. Note: Restart the personal computer while the power of the main unit is ON. 9 First select “Start”, and then “Setting”, “Control panel”, “System”, “Hardware”, and “Device manager”. 10 Delete the “Image – KYOKKO Book Scanner”. Click on the “+” symbol next to “Imaging devices” to expand it if necessary. Right click on “Kyokko Book Scanner” and choose uninstall. 11 When the delete confirmation screen appears, click the “OK” button.
Chapter 3 PS5000C Twain Driver 4 Driver start-up The Driver can be started from any Twain compatible application. The start up procedure when using Adobe Photoshop 7.0 is described below. 1 Select the Twain driver. Start Adobe Photoshop 7.0, and select “File”, “Import”, and “Book Scanner-PS5000C” in order. 2 The basic screen appears.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 3 Check the “Detail setting” in the image quality area, and then the detail setting screen appears. NOTE ! • • 3-14 For information on enabling or disabling the Image Quality Details checkbox, please refer to pages 3-6 and 3-12 respectfully. When scanning an image to the personal computer, first set the function on the Image Acquisition Screen and then execute the scanning by clicking the scan button.
Chapter 3 PS5000C Twain Driver 5 Image acquisition screen Images can be loaded and function settings made from the personal computer using the Image Acquisition Screen. Each item is described below, with the corresponding setting indicated bay a number. Refer to the specific number for details. 1 2 3 12 13 14 15 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 17 10 11 1. Profile: 2. Save button: 3. Delete button: 4.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 5. Page: 6. Size: 7. Image Mode: 8. Resolution: 9. Exposure: 10. Image Quality: 11. Scan button: 12. Tone Curve: 13. Sharpness: 3-16 When setting “Book” as the original, there are three selections: “Spread”, “Single”, and “Split”. Spread........................ Scans two spread pages of the original Single......................... Scans “Right page” or “Left page” of the original. Split ........................... Scans the both pages of the original separately.
Chapter 3 PS5000C Twain Driver 14. Bitmap Threshold: 15. Hue/Saturation: 16. Edit: Effective only when the Image Mode is “Color Text”, “Grayscale Text” or “Line art (Bitmap)”. The threshold to be used to binarize the image can be set at any value from “0” to “255”. NOTE: Pressing the “Reset” button resets the value to “128”. “Hue”, “Saturation”, and “Lightness” can be adjusted. Hue ..................................Adjust from the range of -180 to +180 Saturation/Lightness........
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 3. Center Erase Deletes the shadow that is created in the center (binding part) of the open book. Erasing width 4. Finger Masking Deletes the image of the fingers holding the original from the scanned image. Finger Masking: OFF Finger Masking: ON NOTE ! • • 17. Rotation: 18. Adjustment: 19. Exit button: 3-18 Depending on the density or the color of the original, the “Finger Masking” function may not work properly.
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Chapter 4 Operation
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 1 Precautions for operation The following sections require special attention when operating the Scanner. Do not place any object on the head unit. Be careful not to knock your head against the head unit. Do not stick tags, labels, memo paper or the like removed from the original to the book table. Note that reflections from wrist watches, rings, or the like may disorder the image correction function. Do not damage or stain the stopper.
Chapter 4 Operation 2 2.1 Turning the Scanner ON/OFF Turning on the power switch 1 Check that the Scanner is firmly connected to the personal computer with the interface cable, and press the power switch of the Scanner on (“I” position). NOTE ! 2.2 Turn the power switch of the Scanner on before the personal computer is powered on. Turning off the power switch 1 Press the switch off (“O” position). NOTE ! • • 2.3 Never turn the power switch off while the Scanner is scanning the original.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 3 Placing the original For a book original Place the original face up on the book table, aligning the top edge of the book against the stopper, and the spine of the book with the center mark. Center mark For a sheet original Place the original face up on the book table, aligning the top edge of the sheet original against the upper stopper, and the right side edge of the sheet against the right side stopper. For a 3D object Place the 3D object face up on the book table.
Chapter 4 Operation Note for all cases Do not place the original askew. Do not place the book with its top edge beyond the stopper. Be careful to avoid the condition shown in the figure below if pressing the original from the bottom. Original 原稿 Stopper ストッパー When the original is spread open, be careful not to produce gaps between pages. Press both pages and then pull them apart.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 4 Scanning procedures 1 Select the original type, “Book”, “Sheet”, or “3D”. NOTE ! • • • Select “Book” for scanning a thick original such as a dictionary, or a textbook. Select “Sheet” for scanning a single page document. Select “3D” for scanning the original other than “Book” or “Sheet”. REFERENCE For the details, refer to Chapter 3 “5 Image acquisition screen”. 2 Place the original with the face up on the book table.
Chapter 4 Operation 3 Using the “Page”, “Size”, or “Image mode” keys, select. Page Spread: Single: Split: Entire area (both pages) is scanned as one sheet. Only one page (right or left) is scanned. Both pages are scanned separately, one page at a time. Size Select the original size to be scanned from the pull-down list. Image mode Color Text: Color Photo: Grayscale Text: Grayscale Photo: Line art (Bitmap) Suitable for color commercial documents. Suitable for color photographs.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 4 Adjust the position of the original. For a book original Hold the edges of both pages in the middle with your hands, and press the book down, pulling the pages slightly apart. For the Book Cradle Unit (option) Adjust the height of the book table so that the right and left pages will be horizontal. (Press down the higher side of the original.) NOTE ! When the inclination of the page at the center of the book exceeds 50°, the image may not be read correctly.
Chapter 4 Operation 5 When the “Scan” button on the menu screen is pressed, the LED lamp turns red and scanning is started. NOTE ! 6 When using foot switch/manual switch (option), pressing the switch, the LED lamp turns red, and the scanning is started. When scanning is completed, the LED lamp turns green, and the next scan can be started.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 5 5.1 Book/Sheet/3D Mode Book mode Select this mode when scanning a thick original (books). Selecting this mode automatically activates the following functions: Functions automatically activated Curved text line correction This function corrects the position of the text on the curved surface near the center of the book (area between pages) of a thick open book, ensuring that an undistorted image is made.
Chapter 4 Operation 6 6.1 Note on originals Name of book 5 3 1 2 4 6 1. Back 2. Tassel 3. Cover 4. Foot 5. Head 6. Guter The Scanner is designed for exclusive use in scanning images from a book or file. Note, however, that it may not make reliable images from any of the following types of originals. (If a warning message appears, refer to Chapter 5 “2 Troubleshooting”.) If any originals other than the following cannot be scanned, contact your authorized service representative.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual Originals with a tag attached or bookmark placed The Scanner may not work correctly when a tag is attached or a bookmark is placed within 1.2” (30 mm) of the top and bottom edges as shown in the figure. In this case, remove the tag or bookmark before scanning. 30 mm (1.2 inch) 30 mm (1.2 inch) In order to obtain optimum result of the book corrections, hide the bookmarks away from the original.
Chapter 4 Operation Book Cradle Unit (option) bound with special binding When the binding section of the book has a special design and the surface of the original is more than 50 mm (2 inch) above the book table as shown in the figure, press the center of the book table so that the binding section is lowered to the extent that the Auto Focus function is effective. 50 mm (2 inch) 50 mm (2 inch) Push the center of the book table with your hands (see figure). The depth can be adjusted to two levels.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 1 Problems of the Scanner When any error occurs in the Scanner, an error message appears on the screen of the personal computer, the LED lamp flashes red, and scanning stops. In this case, turn the power switch off and then back on. Start the personal computer again. If the same message appears again, call your authorized dealer and inform the trouble details and the Scanner condition.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Error message “Scanner - Hardware error” Action • Turn off the power switch of the Scanner, and turn it on again. Restart the personal computer. “Scan head positioning error” “Failed to send a SCSI command.” • After confirming that the SCSI cable is connected, turn ON the power switch of the PS5000C again and restart the computer. “Adjustment Failure” 1. When executing “Shading”: • Check if the chart is for shading.
PS5000C Operator’s Manual Error message Action “Failed to read the Na3_kwbsha.dat.” Perform the Shading adjustment and then the White Balance adjustment procedures. “Invalid WB data” Perform the White Balance adjustment procedure. (Refer to Chapter 3 “2.3 White Balance adjustment”.) “Invalid Shading data.” Perform the Shading adjustment procedure. (Refer to Chapter 3 “2.2 Shading adjustment”.) “Cannot find the scanner” Turn off the power switch of the Scanner, and turn it on again.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 3 Trouble when scanning an image Trouble content Action The Scanner does not start. • Is it connected properly? Check if the SCSI cable connected firmly with the Scanner and the personal computer. Application software of your computer does not find the PS5000C Scanner • Refer to Chapter 5 “2 Troubleshooting” The image cannot be scanned properly. • Cracked • Warped • Inclined 1. Is the original placed on the proper position? Set the original to the proper position. 2.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 1 Maintenance The following daily checks and cleaning are required to ensure the best possible performances and utmost safety for the Scanner. 1.1 1.2 Daily checks 1 Any of the following conditions could damage the Scanner or other electrical equipment. Move the Scanner immediately and eliminate the possible cause of malfunction. • The Scanner is placed on the power cord or other cables. • The Scanner is placed on any cord of other electrical devices.
Chapter 7 Product specifications
PS5000C Operator’s Manual 1 Major specifications Type Desk-top color book scanner for face-up originals Scanning system Rotary lens scanning system Scan area Max. 297mm (11.69") × 432 mm (17.00") Original type 1) Sheet 2) Book Spread Single Split 3) 3D object A 3L, B4L, A4P/L, B5P/L, A5P/L, 11×17"L, 11×14"L, 8.5×11"L/P, 5.5×8.5"L/P A3L, B4L, A4P/L, B5P/L, A5P/L, 11×17"L, 11×14"L, 8.5×11"L/P, 5.5×8.5"L/P A4P, B5P, A5P, A6P, 8.5×11"P, 7×8.5"P, 5.5×8.5"P A4P, B5P, A5P, A6P, 8.5×11"P, 7×8.5"P, 5.5×8.
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For Key Operator’s Use When you need to call for service, turn off the power switch first, and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Then the Key Operator should be prepared to provide the following information to your local authorized dealer. 1. Your company name, address, telephone number, department name, floor number, machine location, etc. 2. Model name, serial number, condition or system(s) indication(s) on the display. etc. For your reference purpose.
Copyright 2004 KYOKKO SEIKO CO., LTD. Printed in Japan The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice to incorporate improvements made on the product or products the manual covers. Manufactured For Konica-Minolta by Kyokko Seiko 2004.
