Operating Instructions Flatbed Scanner Model No. KV-SS080 These instructions contain information on installing and operating the unit. Please read this manual before installing the unit. Please carefully read this manual, and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference.
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Flatbed Scanner. This unit is a proprietary scanner*1 option. To use this unit, both it and a compatible scanner must be connected to the computer used. *1 Except for models with built-in flatbeds. About the documentation Other than this manual, 3 software reference manuals are included.
Introduction Trademarks • • • • • • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ISIS, MultiStream and QuickScan Pro are registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation. IBM and AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Introduction Federal Communications Commission Requirements (For United States only) 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Before You Start .......................................................................................6 For Your Safety .................................................................................................................6 Safety Information (For United Kingdom only) ..............................................................8 Precautions .....................................................................................................................
Before You Start Before You Start For Your Safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life, read this section carefully before using the unit to ensure proper and safe operation of your unit. • This section explains the graphic symbols used in this manual. WARNING Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Denotes hazards that could result in minor injury or damage to the unit.
Before You Start Never touch the plug or AC adaptor with wet hands. Danger of electric shock exists. Stop operation immediately if the unit emits smoke, excessive heat, abnormal smell, or unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Immediately turn the unit off, and unplug the power cord, and contact your dealer for service. When disconnecting the unit, grasp the plug instead of the cord. Pulling on a cord forcibly can damage it, and cause fire or electric shock.
Before You Start Do not place any liquids or heavy items on the unit. Accidental spillage of liquid into the unit may cause severe damage. If this occurs, turn the unit off, unplug the power cord, and contact your dealer for service. CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT Safety Information (For United Kingdom only) This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Before You Start The wire that is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug that is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire that is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse and fuse cover. Precautions Installation • • • • Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, in a cold draft, or near heating apparatus.
Before You Start Illegal Duplication It is unlawful to make duplication of certain documents. Duplicating certain documents may be illegal in your country/area. Penalties of fines and/or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be illegal to duplicate in your country/area.
Installation Installation Included Accessories Location of Controls • Front Check that all accessories are included before installing the unit. In the event that an item is missing, please contact your dealer.
Installation Rear About the LEDs The status of the unit is indicated by the combination of the LED (Green) (A) and LED (Red) (B), as shown in the table below: 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 A Power connecter 2 B USB connecter C Power switch D USB cable E AC adaptor F Power cord A LED (Green) Operating Instructions Status ON OFF Ready ON ON Error*1 Blink OFF Scanning/ Warming up *1 12 B LED (Red) Check the status of the unit using User Utility.
Installation Installing the Unit b. Slide the LOCK/UNLOCK selector (A) to the left to release the lock. About the installation location • In order to ensure proper operation, install the unit maintaining the proper distances from surrounding objects, as shown in the following illustration. 1 200 mm (7.9 in.) Top View 200 mm (7.9 in.) 200 mm (7.9 in.) Notice • Do not move the unit immediately from a cold place to a warm place. It may cause dew. c. Close the document cover. 1.
Installation 3. Connect the power cord, AC adaptor, and the USB cable to the unit. Notice • • • Use only the power cord, the AC adaptor, and the USB cable that are provided with the unit. Confirm that the scanner for connecting this unit is connected to the computer. Do not connect more than 1 flatbed scanner to the same computer. (Doing so can cause erroneous behavior on the computer.) 4 3 5 2 1 A Power cord B AC adaptor C USB cable D To the scanner for connecting this unit E To the AC outlet 4.
Installation Installing Software CD-ROM Contents Drivers System Requirements Computer IBM® PC/AT® or compatible machine with a CD-ROM drive CPU Pentium® III, 1 GHz or higher Operating System Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista*1 Interface USB 2.0 Hard Disk 5 GB or more of free space is required.
Installation Software Installation Be sure to install the software from the CD-ROM included with this unit. You can select from the 4 installation methods below, depending on your needs. a. Complete: Install all of the CD-ROM components. b. All Drivers & Utilities: Install all of the CD-ROM components except for applications. c. Custom: Install one of the drivers, utilities or manuals. d. Application: Select and install RTIV or the QuickScan Pro Demo.
Installation Uninstalling Software If you want to remove the software that is installed on your computer, follow the procedure below to uninstall them. 1. In Control Panel, open [Add or Remove Programs]. • In Windows 2000, select [Add/Remove Programs], and in Windows Vista, select [Uninstall a program]. 2. Select the item that you want to uninstall. • The software is displayed with the program names below: Software Program Name Device driver Panasonic High Speed Scanner Device Driver X.
Installation Viewing Manuals Installed on Your Computer All manuals installed on your computer can be viewed as follows. Note • • To install manuals on your computer, see page 16. You can view the RTIV Reference Manual and the User Utility Reference Manual by clicking the help button on the software's operation screen. 1. On the [Start] menu, point to [All Programs], then [Panasonic], and select [Scanner Manuals]. • If you are using Windows 2000, point to [Program] instead of [All Programs]. 2.
Operation O p e r Turning on the Unit Power a t i Notice • o n • Make sure that the scanner for connecting this unit is turned on. If it is not turned on, you cannot use this unit. During long periods of non-use, conserve power by unplugging the AC adaptor from the outlet. While plugged in, the AC adaptor consumes about 0.3 W of power. 1. Set the power switch (A) of the unit to " " (ON). • The LED (Green) lights.
Operation Scanning Documents Notice • Make sure to remove paper clips and staples from documents before scanning. Failing to do so can damage the flatbed glass. • If the document is folded or creased, smooth it out before placing it on the flatbed glass. 1. Open the document cover (A). 1 2. Place the document face down, and align the edge of the document (A) with the standard mark (B) in the upper right of the flatbed glass.
Operation 3. Close the document cover (A) gently. 1 Notice • • • Be sure to close the document cover before starting a scan. Do not close the document cover quickly or let it slam down. Also, do not open the document cover during scanning. (Doing so may move the document and prevent proper scanning.) After scanning, open the document cover and remove the document.
Operation Changing the Scan Background Color By reversing the flatbed sheet on the unit, you can change the scanning background color between black and white. The default setting is black. When scanning documents like those listed below, set the flatbed sheet to white. • Thin paper • OHP sheet • Plastic films, etc. Reversing the flatbed sheet 1. Lift the document cover (A) directly upwards, and remove it. 1 2.
Operation 3. Slightly lift the front side of the flatbed sheet (A) and pull it towards you (B). 2 1 4. Reverse the flatbed sheet, and then place the tips of the ears of the flatbed sheet (A, B) so that they fit under the tabs of the document cover (C, D).
Operation 5. Push the flatbed sheet towards the rear while making sure that the ears of the flatbed sheet (A, B) are under the tabs of the document cover (C, D). 3 1 4 2 Notice • Confirm that the ears of the flatbed sheet are fastened to all 4 tabs. 6. Replace the document cover. • Push the hinges of the document cover (A) into the hinge mounting holes (B).
Care and Maintenance C a r e Cleaning the Unit a n Clean the outside of the scanner, the flatbed glass and the flatbed sheet. d M a i n t Notice • • • For spots that are difficult to remove, use neutral household cleaner diluted with water. Do not use thinner, benzine, or cleaners containing abrasives or surfactants, for cleaning the unit. If the documents you are scanning are dirty, then the flatbed glass will also become dirty.
Care and Maintenance 3. Open the document cover (A). 1 4. Gently wipe the flatbed glass (A) and flatbed sheet (B) with a soft, moist cloth.
Appendix A p p e Troubleshooting n d i x If a problem occurs while the scanner is being used, check the following items and check the scanner status with User Utility. If the scanner still malfunctions, turn it OFF, remove the AC adaptor from the unit, and call for service. Symptom Possible Cause The LED (Green) does not light The power cord is not plugged in. when the power switch is Problem with power supply. turned ON. Remedy Insert the power plug firmly.
Appendix Repacking Instructions It is highly recommended that you keep the original carton and ALL packing materials. If you need to transport or ship the scanner, please follow these instructions. Note • • • Improper repacking of the scanner may result in a service charge to repair the scanner. Please use the original carton and all of the original packing materials. The scanner should be handled in the correct (horizontal) position.
Appendix 3. Pack the scanner.
Appendix Specifications Item KV-SS080 Scanning face Scanner Simplex scanning Scanning method CCD *1 Scanning speed (Binary, 300 dpi) Letter: Approx. 5 sec/page A4: Approx. 5.3 sec/page Scanning speed*1 (Color, 300 dpi) Letter: Approx. 5 sec/page A4: Approx. 5.
Index Index O Operating Environment 30 Operating Instructions 11 Operating System 15 A About the installation location AC adaptor 11, 12, 14, 29 Accessories 11 Applications 15 13 P Power connecter 12 Power consumption 30 Power cord 11, 12, 14, 29 Power requirements 30 Power switch 12, 19 B Background Color 22 R C Cleaning the Unit Computer 15 Connection 14 CPU 15 Repacking Resolution 25 S D Document cover 11 Documents Scanning documents 20 Scanning paper size 30 Drivers 15 Drivers & Utilities /
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
