Contex SD One MF 44 User manual

User Guide
Wide Format Scanners
Model: SD One MF
July 2016

About this Guide 2
Contents
Contents...........................................................................................2
About this Guide .............................................................................4
Overview of the Scanner ................................................................5
Scanner front view .................................................................................. 5
Scanner rear view................................................................................... 6
Touch screen interface (scroll menu)...................................................... 7
Installation........................................................................................8
Getting to know your scanner ................................................................. 8
Opening the scanner lid .......................................................................... 9
Checking and cleaning the scan glass.................................................. 10
Closing the lid ....................................................................................... 10
Connecting power to the scanner.......................................................... 11
Preparing the screen and network connection...................................... 12
Turning the scanner ON during installation........................................... 13
Installation Wizard................................................................................. 14
Scanner Activation................................................................................ 21
Screens Overview................................................................................. 24
Turning the scanner ON and OFF................................................25
Main power switch................................................................................. 25
Sleep mode........................................................................................... 25
Document Positioning ..................................................................26
Scanning one or a set of documents.......................................... 26
Scanning to file ............................................................................. 27
The basic steps......................................................................................27
Scan destinations...................................................................................28
Independent scan destinations –USB, Email........................................28
User and Personal scan destinations –PC and Cloud services ............29
Scan to file settings................................................................................30
Scan Validation......................................................................................31
The Contex LINK scan client software...................................................32
Making copies ............................................................................... 34
The basic steps......................................................................................34
Copy settings.........................................................................................35
Copy Validation......................................................................................36
Wi-Fi setup –configuring the scanner for wireless networking ..............37
Wi-Fi setup –connecting to the wireless router .....................................38
Basic settings and preferences................................................... 39
Scanner Maintenance................................................................... 40
Maintenance tasks.................................................................................40
Cleaning the scan area..........................................................................40
Scanner Calibration ...............................................................................48
Replacing the glass plate.......................................................................52
Updating your scanner software ............................................................61
Troubleshooting your scanner.................................................... 63
Technical Service...................................................................................63

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Problems related to scanner operation ................................................. 65
Problems related to the scanning results.............................................. 68
Appendixes....................................................................................70
Important safety instructions ................................................................. 70
Regulations........................................................................................... 71

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About this Guide
This guide explains how to operate and maintain your wide format scanner.
The guide assumes basic knowledge of your computer and operating
system and does not repeat information that would be covered in their own
user documentation.
Be sure to refer to:
1. The Installation section –describes how to correctly install and
activate your scanner.
2. The Scanning to file and Making copies sections –describe how to
operate your scanner.
3. The Scanner Maintenance section –describes how to get the best
results from your scanner.
This user guide applies to the following models:
Scanner Model
Description
SD One MF 44
44” color scanner
SD One MF 36
36” color scanner
SD One MF 24
24” color scanner
All models are ENERGY STAR®compliant.

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Overview of the Scanner
Below: The parts, buttons and areas you need to recognize in order to use the scanner.
Scanner front view
Scanner bed –paper feed area
Scanner lid
Release button for opening scanner lid (for maintenance)
Insertion slot for document feeding
Touch screen
USB Key slot

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Scanner rear view
Power and connections
Ethernet LAN port connection - for copying, emailing and scanning to PC and cloud.
PC and Cloud destinations require use of the Contex LINK client (supplied).
Main power connection socket
Main power ON / OFF switch
USB port for 3rd party software and test purposes.
Wi-Fi network adapter (do not remove)

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Touch screen interface (scroll menu)
Paper feed forward
Use to remove paper manually
Paper feed back
Use to remove paper manually
Reset
To reset from any state and go back to start
Go button
To start a scan or copy after making any settings
changes (if required)
Scroll menu
Scroll on the touch screen in both directions to
view and select actions

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Installation
Getting to know your scanner
Follow the steps below for quick and easy installation of your scanner.
Positioning the scanner
Positioning the scanner
Your scanner should be placed either on the specially designed stand-alone floor
stand or on a sturdy table. Make sure there is enough space behind the scanner
to allow the media to pass through and out the back of the scanner.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT CONNECT THE SCANNER TO POWER OR
THE NETWORK (LAN) AT THIS STAGE!
See also the Safety Instructions at the end of this user guide
Cleaning the scanner
Clean the scanner feed tray
Lightly clean the scanner exterior surfaces to remove any dust that
might have accumulated during transportation. Start with the feed tray.
The feed tray is the flat surface in front of the insertion slot. Wipe the
feed tray thoroughly. A clean feed tray prevents dirt and dust being
dragged into the scan area with the original when you start to use the
scanner.
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Opening the scanner lid
Cleaning the scanner
Release the lid by pressing the
lid release buttons
The internal scan area should now be wiped clean of any dust that may
have settled on it during packaging and shipping. Start by opening the
scanner lid using the release buttons at the back of the scanner side
covers.
1. Stand at the front of the scanner.
2. Pull back on both of the release buttons with your fingers until you
feel each of them unlock.
Cleaning the scanner
Open the scanner lid
Retaining your grip on the edge of the lid pull it upwards and
backwards towards your body. Open it all the way back until it
stops.
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Checking and cleaning the scan glass
Cleaning the scanner
Clean the internal scan area
Using a clean, dry, lint-free cloth wipe the internal scan area free of
dust.
If you see smudges on the glass that cannot be wiped clean with the
dry cloth refer to the section Cleaning the scan area later in this guide
for further instructions on how to clean the scan glass and surrounding
areas.
Closing the lid
Cleaning the scanner
Close the scanner lid
Close the lid after cleaning the internal scan area.
1. Push the scanner lid all the way down until you hear both
release buttons click back into position.
2. Now move your fingers away from the release buttons
slightly and try to gently pull the lid open again to ensure
that it is properly closed.
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Connecting power to the scanner
Connect power cable
Connecting the power cord to the scanner
Connect the power cord to the scanner power connection socket.
With the flat side of the cord facing upwards gently push the plug into the socket
on the rear of the scanner. Take care not to force the plug into the socket.
Connect power cable
Connecting the power cord to the electricity outlet
Connect the power plug end of the scanner power cord to a suitable power outlet.
CAUTION: The scanner is equipped with a three-wire (pin) earth grounded plug. If you are
unable to use the plug with your outlet contact a qualified electrician to replace the plug or outlet
to ensure a grounded power connection. For your own electrical safety do not try to defeat or
ignore the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
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Preparing the screen and network connection
Cleaning the scanner
Fold up the touch screen
Grasp the top edge of the screen and fold it into the upright position.
Connect LAN cable
Connect to the LAN
Connect the scanner to the LAN (local area network). The LAN socket is at the
back of the scanner.
Connecting the scanner to an network using the LAN socket will automatically
disable wireless networking and switch the scanner into wired LAN (networking)
mode.
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Turning the scanner ON during installation
Scanner power ON
Turning the scanner ON for the first time
Turn on the main power switch at the back of the scanner.
NOTE: When the scanner is switched on for the first time the SD One MF
Wizard will take the user through a series of configuration pages on the touch
screen.
The Wizard sets up:
Network Connection (for communication to printer(s), cloud and network
computers)
Languages (keyboard and screen can be different)
Date and Time
Email Server settings (for sending scans to recipients via email)
Printer (for copying)
Activation of the scanner
Any of these settings can be skipped and returned to at a later time by touching
the Settings icon on the front screen.
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Installation Wizard
Scanner installation
The Installation Wizard starts
The SD One MF Welcome screen signals that the scanner installation
process has begun.
The following screens contain the various installation steps required to set
up the scanner. Follow the screens shown in [path] below to return to this
area after the wizard has completed.
Press the Next button >> to proceed.
Use the Back << button to go back a step (where displayed).
Scanner installation
LAN network settings (DHCP)
By default the scanner will automatically try to obtain an IP address using
DHCP if cable connected to a local area network (LAN). Connecting via wifi
is not possible when the scanner is connected to a working LAN.
[settings > system > network]
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Scanner installation
Using WiFi
If a wifi network is in range and the physical LAN is disconnected, the
scanner will automatically display a highlighted ‘Select WiFi Network’ button.
Touch the highlighted button to connect using wifi. See Using the WiFi
Connection later in this manual for more information.
[settings > system > network]
Scanner installation
LAN network settings (static)
To manually set a static network IP address follow the screens shown in
[path] below to uncheck ‘Automatically obtain IP address’. A static address
and subnet mask can now be set. Consult your IT person if necessary.
[settings > system > network]
Press the Next button >>
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Scanner installation
Select your language
Select the preferred language for the screen and keyboard. Different languages
can be combined as the screen and keyboard languages do not have to be the
same. Selecting a new language updates the current setting.
[settings > system > language]
Press the Next button >>
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Scanner Installation
Set your region date and time
1. Set the date.
Touch the Date area onscreen to bring up the numerical touch keypad then
enter today’s date in dd.MM.yyyy (day.short-month.year) format. Press Enter
to store the value.
[settings > system > regional]
2. Set the time.
Touch the Time area onscreen then using the numerical touch keypad enter
the time in 24-hour format. Press Enter to store the value.
[settings > system > regional]
Press the Next button >>
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Scanner Installation
Entering the email server settings
Enter your email server details to have scans sent directly via email:
1. Host (server name), Port (port number) and Connection (security type).
2. Account and Password - for the target email account.
3. Name –email account name of the person to receive the scans.
4. Max MB - the maximum size of email the server should allow (including the
attachment)
5. Test - checks the email account settings entered above.
6. Address Book - if set to yes all email addresses sent to will be collected in an
address book for easy re-selection.
[settings > system > email]
Contact your IT administrator if you don’t know the exact settings.
You can skip this step during installation and complete it later if you want to.
Press the Next button >>
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Scanner Installation
Setting up the printer
1. Press Setup to select and set up your printer for making copies.
2. Enter the printer IP address (preceding zeros can be ignored, for example 050
can be entered as 50) and allow the scanner to locate it. Contact your IT
administrator if you don’t know the IP address settings for your printer.
3. Enable Compensate for the printer margin to have the scanner allow for the outer
paper edges that cannot be reached or printed on by the printer. This ensures
the unused margins in the printed original are not reproduced in the copy.
4. Press the Media Profiles button to start the media profile wizard.
You will need to create media profiles for every type of media that will be used with
the printer. Media profiles ensure optimal color copy results.
Press the Next button >>
[settings > system > printer]
NOTE: For Epson printers please select the media type loaded in the printer
through the printer’s control panel then choose the same media type from the choice
of medias displayed in the scanner media list. For optimal copying performance the
profile media-type chosen at the scanner should match the media-type loaded in the
printer.
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Scanner Installation
Create printer media profiles
Step 1
On the Printer screen (previous page) press Media Profiles then select the
current media type loaded in the printer (Plain Paper in this example).
Step 2
Now press the Print button to print the color calibration page. It is important
that the printer is working properly for this operation.
Step 3
Load the printed color calibration page into the scanner taking care to align the
black arrow with the scanner center load point. Now press the Scan button to
scan the printed color calibration page.
Step 4
Press OK when you see the Media Profile Created message.
Make a new profile for each different type of paper used in the printer you wish
to copy to.
NOTE: If the scanner reports that it cannot find the calibration page reload it
and press the Scan button again to repeat the process.
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