USER’S MANUAL BF-041S/BF- 041W First of all, we would like to thank you very much for purchasing a PLUS Copyboard MODEL BF-041. Please read this User’s Manual before using the copyboard to get the best performance out of the product. We recommend that you keep this manual for future reference. CONTENTS FEATURES ....................................................... E-3 PRODUCT FEATURES .................................... E-4 CONTROL FUNCTIONS ................................... E-5 HOW TO USE ..........
PACKAGE CONTENTS Please be sure all of the following items are included in the carton of the BF-041S and BF-041W COPYBOARD • Copyboard main unit ........................................ [1] ACCESSORIES • Set of Dry-eraseble markers (one each black, red and blue) .................................................... [3] • Eraser .............................................................. [1] • Print Paper (30 m/98 ft) ................................... [1] • User’s Manual .................................
FEATURES • The board size is BF-041S: W1300 mm × H920 mm (51.2 × 36.2 inches), BF-041W: W1800 mm × H920 mm (70.9 × 36.2 inches)-large enough to show all the ideas that you discuss during your meetings, without any omissions. • Information on the sheet can be printed immediately onto a sheet of A4/Letter paper. Those who attend the meeting can concentrate on the subject, as there is no need to waste time writting what is already on the board. • The board has two pages.
PRODUCT FEATURES FRONT Sheet 50mm × 50mm (2 × 2 inches) gridded effective reading area Dust tray Printer Operation panel T-shaped stand (*optional) Printer cover Stabilizer Caster REAR Note: Please fix supplied stabilizers at each end of the dedicated stand when you mount the BF041 on it for stable and safe usage. T-shaped stand (*optional) USB cable Power cable PC * Subject to change depends on sales area.
CONTROL FUNCTIONS OPERATION PANEL (BF-041S) OPEN A B C D E F G H I A Opening button ................................ Press this button to open the printer cover when replacing the thermal paper. B Power switch .................................... Press “ I ” to turn ON the power of the copyboard. C Power lamp ...................................... Press the ON switch, and the green lamp will blink on and off. The lamp will stay lit (green) when the copyboard is ready for operation.
CONTROL FUNCTIONS OPERATION PANEL (BF-041W) OPEN A B C D E F G H I A Opening button ................................ Press this button to open the printer cover when replacing the thermal paper. B Power switch .................................... Press “ I ” to turn ON the power of the copyboard. C Power lamp ...................................... Press the ON switch, and the green lamp will blink on and off. The lamp will stay lit (green) when the copyboard is ready for operation.
HOW TO USE BEFORE USE . .. Please fix supplied stabilizers at each end of the dedicated stand when you mount the BF-041 on it for stable and safe usage. Please lock the caster stoppers by pressing the lower portion of the lock button. Plug in and turn ON the power switch. Power lamp brinks for a couple of seconds , then stays lit. The fluorescent lamp inside the copyboard turns on, and then the copyboard becomes ready for operation.
HOW TO USE WHEN SCROLLING THE SHEET FORWARD . .. Scrolling by using key Press the feed/stop key. Then, the sheet scrolls to the left by one page and stops. It stops immediately when the feed/stop key is pressed during the scrolling operation. Manual scrolling It is also possible to scroll the sheet manually. In this case, it can be scrolled in either direction; to the right and left. However, manual scrolling at an excessively high speed must be avoided as it occasionally causes problems.
HOW TO USE Replace the print paper in the following situations • When a red line appears at the edges of the print paper. The red line will appear when there is only about one meter (3 feet) or so of print paper left on the roll. • When the paper warning lamp lights red. Note: • Please use only the correct type of print paper. • Particular attention must be given to the winding direction of the print paper, since copying cannot be performed if the winding direction of the print paper is reversed.
HOW TO USE How to customize the operating configuration (BF-041 Setup Utility Software) The following operating configurations of the BF-041 can be changed using the BF-041 Setup Utility Software. • Auto Power Off Time If no button is pressed after the power is turned on, the lamp automatically turns off after 120 minutes and the copyboard goes into standby mode. You can change this setting considering the time of your meetings, for example. • 30 min. (min)–240 min. (max) • Default: 120 min.
HOW TO USE Quick Calibration For optimum scanning condition, perform the Quick Calibration after replacing the fluorescent lamp or if dark lines appear in the horizontal direction on the output image. 1. Clean the sheet surface First, clean a strip about 20 cm (8 inches) wide along the left side of the sheet surface. Make sure the sheet is completely clean and there are no marker traces left. * Apply some water to a soft cloth, wring out thoroughly, then wipe the sheet clean.
PLUS COPYBOARD SOFTWARE Before Using the Software Software Contents and Overview The supplied CD-ROM contains the software and manuals described below. See the Help information of each program for information about how to use the software. • USB Driver This driver software makes the computer recognize the BF041 when they are connected using a USB cable. • TWAIN Driver This drive is used to acquire the scanned data into a computer as an image. * This driver may not work on some applications.
PLUS COPYBOARD SOFTWARE Connection to a computer Turn the copyboard’s power on and connect the copyboard to the computer using the USB cable. Note: • Use a USB-IF certified shielded USB cable. • When connecting for the first time, the USB driver must be installed on the computer. • For Windows 98 or Windows Me, the operating system installation CD-ROM or floppy disc may be required.
PLUS COPYBOARD SOFTWARE Saving the copyboard’s data on the computer The PLUS Image Viewer and TWAIN driver must be installed in order to save the data drawn on the copyboard onto the computer, display it and print it. Notice: When using a TWAIN compatible application, these operations are possible even if only the TWAIN driver is installed. Installation 1. Preparations for installation Quit any applications that are currently running on the computer. If not, installation may not be completed properly. 2.
PLUS COPYBOARD SOFTWARE Using the Setup Utility The copyboard’s operating environment can be changed using the Setup Utility. Settings: Auto power off time, Warm-up time, Brightness adjustment. Installation 1. Preparations for installation Quit any applications that are currently running on the computer. If not, installation may not be completed properly. 2. Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The menu window appears automatically.
MAINTENANCE/HOW TO STORE Carry out the following maintenance procedures periodically to ensure high quality copying performance at all times. 1.Cleaning of the sheet surface When the surface gets stained, wipe it off with a slightly damp cloth. Also, if the stain is particularly stubborn, use a solution of water-thinned neutral detergent to wipe it off. Do not start using the copyboard until the sheet has completely dried. 2.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 7. When replacing print paper, do not place any objects on the open printer cover or do not put your elbows on it. 8. After use, make sure to turn OFF the power switch. In addition, when it is not to be used for a long time, make certain that the plug of the power cable is pulled out from the outlet. 9. Always use the correct type of marker. Be careful not to use other markers as the sheet may be damaged or, in some cases, the ink may be difficult to remove. 10.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Please check the following matters before making a request for servicing. Condition Pressing the POWER button does not switch on the power. A press of the COPY button does not result in printing. (Print paper does not come out) Although printer is functioning, nothing is copied on recording paper Print is very pale. Some letters or lines are not read. There are black bands at the top and bottom of the copy.
SPECIFICATIONS Item Board surface size Effective reading area Number of pages Sheet driving method Grid Writing instruments Reading method Print method Print density Print paper Size of print paper Print color Scan speed Operating conditions Power source Power consumption Outer dimensions Weight Others Consumables Specification (BF-041S) W1300 × H920 mm (51.2 × 36.2 inches) W1240 × H880 mm (48.8 × 34.
