Digital Imaging System Operating Instructions (For Scanner) DA-PC700 Options DA-HD702 DA-SM08D (Except Europe) Before operating this machine, please read these instructions completely and keep these operating instructions for future reference.
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Preface Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic DP-6000/7000*. This manual provides all the necessary operating instructions and precautions for the use of the scanning features. To get the most out of the machine, please read this manual carefully in its entirety. This manual is written with the assumption that you are familiar with the basic knowledge and way of operating the different operating systems. Refer to the manuals of these products for information on them.
Contents Preface ........................................................................................................................................................... i Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... ii Types of Manuals ........................................................................................................................................
Chapter 3 3.1 3.2 Chapter 4 4.1 Operating the Client (Personal Computer) Using the Network Scanner Driver .................................................................................................. 34 3.1.1 Importing the Documents Stored in the Mailbox ........................................................... 34 3.1.2 Changing Display of the Scanner Name ........................................................................ 41 3.1.3 Changing Import Settings ...............................
Types of Manuals The types of manuals available for the DP-6000/7000 are as follows: Manuals Bundled with the Main Unit (the Copier) • Operating Instructions (For Copier) Explains the handling of the main unit and the copier function. Manuals Bundled with the Printer/Scanner Kit or Printer Model • Operating Instructions (For Printer) Explains the printer functions, installation/configuration of the printer drivers as well as the setup and operations when using the machine as a network printer.
Using These Operating Instructions Background Knowledge Read this manual in detail before using the scan function of the main unit. If you are not familiar with the operating environment for the scan function, read the relevant manuals first. Operating environment refers to personal computers, networks, and the respective operating systems and applications on which these machines run. Preparation This manual is targeted at users who are using the DP-6000/7000 Network Scanner.
Conventions 1. The following icons are used in this manual: Indicates important information and must be read in detail. Indicates supplementary information. Indicates references used in this manual. 2. The following conventions are used in this manual: " " : Double quotes are used to indicate names of files, windows, dialog boxes and input contents. E.g. "Mailbox Viewer" dialog box appears. Bold face : Bold face characters refer to window menu items, dialog box items and all kinds of buttons. E.g.
Before Using the Scanner 1.1 Overview ............................................................................................. 2 1.2 Required Environment ........................................................................ 3 1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature ....................... 4 1.4 Installing the Network Scanner Utility..............................................
1.1 Overview The DP-6000/7000 Network Scanner provides the following feature: 1 • The scan feature by using the mailbox in the main unit The following explains the summary of scan function: 1.1.1 Scanning With the Mailbox You can store a document in the mailbox by scanning it with DP-6000/7000. The stored data can be imported to a personal computer (client) connected to a network. The mailbox in this manual refer to the feature existing inside the main unit.
1.2 Required Environment This section describes the environment required in order to use the scan feature (mailbox feature). 1 Personal Computer (Client) • Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0/Windows 2000 Network The DP-6000/7000 and the personal computer should be connected to a network and be able to communicate using the TCP/IP protocol.
1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature The following preparation is necessary to scan a document using the mailbox: 1 • Activate Salutation (define IP address). • Define subnet mask/gateway address. • Register the mailbox. The procedure for setup is as follows: 1.3.1 Starting up the Salutation On the control panel of the DP-6000/7000, start up the Salutation and define the IP address following the procedure shown below. You do not need to define the IP address if it already exists.
1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature Enter the access number of the system administrator using the keypad, then select Confirm. The access number is displayed as *. 1 • If you made an error while entering the access number, press Clear C to clear and re-enter. Before Using the Scanner • Select Close to restart the machine. • The factory default of the access number is "11111". Select Print/Scan Mode Settings. Select Port Settings.
1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature Select Salutation. 1 Select Port Status, followed by Change Settings. Select Enable, then Save. The Port Settings - Salutation Port screen is displayed with the new setting. The IP address is automatically obtained via DHCP or BOOTP depending on your setting (unless it has already been configured). To specify a specific IP address, select Network Settings on the Tools Mode screen, followed by TCP/ IP: IP Address and Change Settings.
1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature Enter the IP address using the keypad, then select Save. When three numbers are entered, the cursor moves to the next bit automatically. If you want to move it manually, select the Enter/Next button. Before Using the Scanner 1.3.2 1 Setting up the Subnet Mask/Gateway Address On the control panel of DP-6000/7000, setup the subnet mask and gateway address according to the procedure as shown below (if needed). Procedure Press Settings/Meter Check.
1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature Enter the access number of the system administrator using the keypad, then select Confirm. The access number will be displayed as *. 1 • If you made an error while entering the access number, press the Clear C button to clear and re-enter. • Select the Close button to restart the machine. • The factory default of the access number is "11111". Select Print/Scan Mode Settings. Select Network Settings.
1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature Select TCP/IP: Subnet Mask, then Change Settings. 1 When three numbers are entered, the cursor moves to the next bit automatically. If you want to move it manually, select Enter/Next. Select TCP/IP: Gateway Address in Step to specify the gateway address, followed by Change Settings, then proceed to Step . Select Close. Select Exit Tools. The machine will restart and the specified setting will be stored.
1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature 1.3.3 1 Creating a Mailbox Create a mailbox to store the scanned document. You can create the mailbox using the control panel of the main unit. You can create up to 200 mailboxes. Procedure Press Settings/Meter Check. Select Store/Modify. Select Mailbox-Create/Delete.
1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature Select an unused mailbox number, then Create/Delete. 1 Before Using the Scanner Enter a four-digit password using the keypad, then select Confirm. The password will be displayed as *. The password must be unique. Select Enter/Change Name to enter the name for mailbox. If you do not wish to enter any name, proceed to Step .
1.3 Setting Up DP-6000/7000 for Using Mailbox Feature Enter the name of the mailbox using the keypad on the screen, then select Save. 1 "Operating Instructions (For Copier)" for entering text. Confirm the name of the mailbox, then select Save. Select Close a few times to go to the screen on Step created. 12 .
1.4 Installing the Network Scanner Utility The Network Scanner Utility is the software which allows you to access data stored in the mailbox from a personal computer. This section describes the installation and uninstallation of the Network Scanner Utility. Before Using the Scanner 1.4.
1.4 Installing the Network Scanner Utility 1.4.2 Installation The Network Scanner utility includes the following two pieces of software: • Network Scanner Driver Scanner driver to import the data stored in the mailbox of the DP-6000/7000 to the software compatible with TWAIN. • Mailbox Viewer Software to check, import or delete the data stored in the mailbox of the DP-6000/ 7000. You can install both of these at the same time following the installation procedure below.
1.4 Installing the Network Scanner Utility 1 Click Next to continue with the installation. Before Using the Scanner When the installation is completed, the following dialog box appears. Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now., then Finish. The installation is completed and Windows will restart.
1.4 Installing the Network Scanner Utility 1.4.3 Uninstallation This section describes the procedure to remove the Network Scanner Utility installed in Microsoft Windows. Procedure Start Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000. Double-click My Computer, Control Panel, then Add/Remove Programs. Click Panasonic Network Scanner Utility, then Add/Remove. Click Yes. The uninstallation is completed.
Operating the Scanner 2.1 Scanning Documents (Scan-to-Mailbox) .......................................... 18 2.2 Specifying Various Features ............................................................. 20 2.3 Scanning With the Job Memory ........................................................ 25 2.4 Checking Job Status .......................................................................... 26 2.5 Deleting Stored Documents .............................................................. 28 2.
2.1 Scanning Documents (Scan-to-Mailbox) This section describes how to scan documents and to store the scanned document into a mailbox. Procedure Load the documents. Select Scan Mode on the Menu screen. If the screen below is not displayed, press the Menu button on the control panel to display it. Select Scan-to-Mailbox. "1.3.3 Creating a Mailbox" to create a new mailbox. Select the required mailbox.
2.1 Scanning Documents (Scan-to-Mailbox) The status of mailbox appears on the top of the screen. Select Close. 2 Operating the Scanner Select the necessary scanning features. "2.2 Specifying Various Features" for details of scanning features. Press Start. The following screen is displayed. Press the Next Original button to scan other documents continuously. You can specify different features for different documents. The scanning starts, and the scanned document is stored into the mailbox.
2.2 Specifying Various Features This section describes the setting of various scanning features of the DP-6000/7000. 2 The available scan features are as follows: • Scan Resolution • Original Type • Lighter/Darker (density level) • Scan Size • Reduce/Enlarge (scan ratio) • 2 Sided Original Select the required scanning features following the procedure below. 2.2.1 Selecting the Resolution Level You can select the resolution level for the documents to be scanned.
2.2 Specifying Various Features 2.2.2 Selecting the Original Type When scanning a document which includes photo images or text, you can select the original type in order to obtain optimum results. Procedure 2 Select Original Type on the "Basic Features" screen. • Select Text or Text & Photo to remove the background color of texts.
2.2 Specifying Various Features 2.2.4 Selecting the Scan Size You can select the document size for the document. This feature is used for scanning the size you specified instead of the actual size of the document. The scan sizes are: Auto Detect (factory default), B5 , B5, B4, A5, A4 , A4, A3, 8.5 x 11" , 8.5 x 11", 8.5 x 14", 11 x 17" 2 If the original size is smaller than the specified scanning size, the scanner scans the document using the selected size.
2.2 Specifying Various Features 2.2.5 Scanning Documents at the Specified Ratio You can reduce or enlarge the image of the document. Procedure 2 Select Reduce/Enlarge on the "Features Menu" screen. Operating the Scanner Select the required ratio, then Save.
2.2 Specifying Various Features 2.2.6 Scanning Two Sided Originals The scanner automatically scans two sided documents by using the Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF). Select the binding location to determine the Head-to-Toe orientation of the image on both sides of the documents. 2 Procedure Select 2 Sided Original on the "Features Menu" screen. Select On on the "2 Sided Original" screen. Select the scanning orientation of the loaded original, then Save.
2.3 Scanning With the Job Memory This section describes the procedure for scanning by accessing the stored jobs. "Operating Instructions (For Copier)" for details on registering/deleting the job memory. You can register the scanning features only, or the mailbox to be stored and the scanning features to the job memory. 2 Procedure If the screen below is not displayed, press the Menu button on the control panel to display it. Select Scan Mode on the "Retrieve Stored Jobs" screen.
2.4 Checking Job Status You can check the status of jobs or delete the jobs stored in the memory by pressing Job Status Stop. Procedure Press Job Status 2 Stop. Select Scan Job. Select the job that you want to check. Select the Job Results button to check the completed jobs.
2.4 Checking Job Status The status of the selected job is displayed. When you have finished checking, select Exit. You can temporarily stop a job which is running or in waiting status by selecting the Stop button. Refer to "3.3 Cancelling Printing from Printer" of "Operating Instructions (For Printer)" for details on how to cancel a scan job in progress. 2 Operating the Scanner Select Close.
2.5 Deleting Stored Documents You can delete the stored documents from your mailbox by following the procedure below. Procedure Select Scan Mode on the "Menu" screen. If the screen below is not displayed, press the Menu button on the control panel to display it. Select Scan-to-Mailbox. "1.3.3 Creating a Mailbox" to create a new mailbox. Select the mailbox from which you want to delete documents.
2.5 Deleting Stored Documents Select Delete Documents. • When documents are stored in the mailbox, the number of stored documents is displayed in the "Mailbox Status". • If there are no documents in the mailbox, you cannot select the Delete Document button. 2 Operating the Scanner Enter the password of the mailbox, then select Confirm. Select the document to be deleted, then select Delete. Select Select All to delete all the documents. When the message for confirmation is displayed, select Yes.
2.6 Custom Presets for Scanning Features Using the Print/Scan Mode Settings on the Tools Mode, you can change the factory defaults of a feature to one frequently used to reduce the number of setting steps for scan jobs. The factory default items that can be changed are as follows: Screen Layout You can set the screen to appear first when you select the Scan button or the feature buttons to be displayed on the "Customised Features" screen.
2.6 Custom Presets for Scanning Features Enter the access number for Tools Mode using the keypad, then select Confirm. The access number will be displayed as *. • If you made an error while entering the access number, press the Clear C button to clear and re-enter. 2 • Select the Close button to restart the machine. • The factory default of the access number is "11111". Operating the Scanner Select Print/Scan Mode Settings. Select the required item. For example, select Feature Defaults.
2.6 Custom Presets for Scanning Features Select the required item, then Change Settings. In the example shown here, Scan Resolution is selected. Select the required resolution, then select Save. Select Close, then Exit Tools. The machine will restart automatically, and the selected setting will be saved.
Operating the Client (Personal Computer) 3.1 Using the Network Scanner Driver ................................................... 34 3.2 Using the Mailbox Viewer ................................................................
3.1 Using the Network Scanner Driver You can use the network scanner driver to import the stored image from the mailbox to a personal computer (client) via the network. This section explains how to use the network scanner driver. "1.4 Installing the Network Scanner Utility" for details of installation. 3.1.1 Importing the Documents Stored in the Mailbox Follow the procedure to import the stored documents from the mailbox to the application software.
3.1 Using the Network Scanner Driver Click Panasonic DP-6000/7000, then Select. 3 Operating the Client (Personal Computer) Click the command to import the scanned data. The screen example as shown below is Imaging. The command name for importing the data differs depending on the software.
3.1 Using the Network Scanner Driver Click the name of the scanner of DP-6000/7000 on the dialog box as shown below, then Select Scanner. • You can change the way of displaying scanner names by clicking the Change Display button. • When the DP-6000/7000 is connected to the same network as your computer, the scanner names are displayed automatically. If you want to change to a scanner in another network, click the Change Display button, then enter the IP address and scanner name (product name). "3.1.
3.1 Using the Network Scanner Driver Enter the required mailbox number (1 to 200). 3 Enter the password for the mailbox (four digits), then click Open Mailbox. to the 37 Operating the Client (Personal Computer) Check the Save a Password button to skip the procedure from Steps next time.
3.1 Using the Network Scanner Driver Click the file to be imported, then click Import. • You can import more than one document at a time. • You can also select the Import, Delete, and Update buttons on the pop-up menu by clicking on them with the right button of the mouse. 3 The following is an explanation of each item: Scanner Name Name of the network scanner which you are accessing now. Mailbox No. Mailbox number of the network scanner which you are accessing now. File No.
3.1 Using the Network Scanner Driver Date Date and time when a file is saved. Total Total number of pages of the file. This item will not be displayed when the File List Mode is set to Page. Size HL Half Letter (5.5 x 8.5 inch) LG Legal (8.5 x 14 inch) LD Ledger (11 x 17 inch) Compress Display the methods of compressing the file data. The network scanner will automatically select the most suitable mode. MH, MR and MMR are compression coding schemes.
3.1 Using the Network Scanner Driver Update Display the latest file list obtained by accessing the mailbox. You can also display the latest file list by clicking the right mouse button on the list of network scanners, and then selecting the Update button from the pop-up menu. Setting Display the dialog box to specify the negative image mode (On/Off), file list mode (File/Page) and the temporary directory to save imported files. "3.1.3 Changing Import Settings" for details.
3.1 Using the Network Scanner Driver 3.1.2 Changing Display of the Scanner Name You can change the way to display the scanner name on the dialog box. Click the Change Display on the scanner selection dialog box (see Step of 3.1.1, or Step of 3.2.1) to specify the scanner name. Select the required scanner for which the name is to be changed by following the procedure below.
3.1 Using the Network Scanner Driver Other Scanners Display scanner names existing in other networks. Since scanners can only be identified and displayed automatically in the same network, enter the IP address and scanner name here for scanners in other networks. However, if communication is not successful with the added scanners when using TCP/IP, they cannot be used. 1. Click the Display other network scanner checkbox. 2. Click Add. 3.
3.1 Using the Network Scanner Driver 3.1.3 Changing Import Settings You can change the displaying of documents or importing method when importing the document from the mailbox. Click Setting to change the setting on the dialog box (see Step of 3.1.1). Specify the required setting by following the procedure below. 3 Select the order of importing image files. When New => Old is selected, the sequence will be reversed. When Old => New is selected, older files will be imported first.
3.2 Using the Mailbox Viewer The Mailbox Viewer provides the following features: • Confirming the documents stored in the mailbox. • Deleting the stored documents from the mailbox. • Acquiring the documents stored in the mailbox at periodic intervals. When the new documents are stored in the mailbox, the personal computer informs you by a sound or icon. • Importing the new document from the mailbox and save it as TIFF format. The following explains how to use the Mailbox Viewer: "1.
3.2 Using the Mailbox Viewer Click the name of DP-6000/7000 from the list, then Select Scanner. You can change the display of scanner name by clicking Change Display. When the DP-6000/7000 is connected to the same network as your computer, the scanner names are displayed automatically. If you want to select a scanner from another network, click the Change Display button, then enter the IP address and scanner name (product name). "3.1.
3.2 Using the Mailbox Viewer Enter the password for the mailbox (four digits), then click Open Mailbox. Click the Save a Password button to skip the procedure from Steps next time. to 3 Carry out the required operation of the features. The detailed explanation of each feature is as explained below. Scanner Name Name of the network scanner which you are accessing now. Mailbox No. Displays the mailbox number. File No. Number assigned to identify the documents.
3.2 Using the Mailbox Viewer File Type Scanned Image: File of image scanned from the network scanner Date Date and time when a file is saved. Total Total number of pages of the file. This item will not be displayed when the File List Mode is set to Page. 3 Size HL Half Letter (5.5 x 8.5 inch) LG Legal (8.5 x 14 inch) LD Ledger (11 x 17 inch) Compress Displays the methods of compressing the file data. The network scanner will automatically select the most suitable mode.
3.2 Using the Mailbox Viewer Setting Display the dialog box to specify what to do when opening the Mailbox Viewer window, set the time interval to update information automatically, and how to notify when a new file is saved. "3.2.2 Setting up the Properties of Mailbox Viewer" for the details. Quit Quit Mailbox Viewer. 3 Importing the Documents Stored in the Mailbox If you have clicked the Import all existing documents.
3.2 Using the Mailbox Viewer 3.2.2 Setting up the Properties of Mailbox Viewer You can specify the operation of Mailbox Viewer and importing feature. To set the properties, click the Setting button on the "Mailbox Viewer" dialog box (see Step on 3.2.1). Specify the properties as required. 3 Select whether or not to automatically redisplay the latest file imported from the network scanner when opening the Mailbox Viewer from the taskbar or icon.
3.2 Using the Mailbox Viewer File Type Specify the file type of the files stored in Mailbox to be displayed. Scanned Image: File of image scanned from the network scanner Import Properties Click to display the dialog box, then specify the required compression type and drive and/or folder. 3 Import Order Select the order of importing image files. When New => Old is selected, the sequence will be reversed. When Old => New is selected, older files will be imported first.
Precautions and Limitations 4.1 Precautions and Limitations ..............................................................
4.1 Precautions and Limitations This section describes the precautions and limitations in using this scanner. Readme.txt on the \Utilities\Win9x_Me\SCN\Disk1\setup, \Utilities\NT40\SCN\Disk1\setup or \Utilities\Win2000\SCN\Disk1\setup of the PCL Driver/Network Utility (Windows) CD-ROM for the precautions and limitations of the Network Scanner Driver or Mailbox Viewer.
Appendix A Compatible Software .........................................................................
A Compatible Software The table of compatible software is as follows: Compatible Software Win 95 Win 98 Win Me Win NT Win 2000 Adobe Systems, Inc. Adobe Photoshop Ver. 4.0 - - - Adobe Systems, Inc. Adobe Photoshop Ver. 5.0 - - Adobe Systems, Inc. Adobe Photoshop Ver. 5.5 Adobe Systems, Inc. Adobe Photoshop Ver. 6.0 - Eastman Software, Inc. Imaging for Windows - Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd DocuWorks Ver. 3.02(Eng) - - Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd DocuWorks Ver. 3.1(Eng) - - Fuji Xerox Co.
Index A M Animation .................................................................. 49 Mailbox Viewer How to use ........................................................... 44 Installation ........................................................... 14 C Change Scanner .................................................. 39, 47 Checking Job Status .................................................. 26 Compress ............................................................ 39, 47 Creating a Mailbox .......
Index U Uninstallation ............................................................ 16 Using the Network Scanner Driver ...........................
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