Fujitsu FI-4120C Manual

Operator's Guide
fi-4120C Image Scanner
P3PC-E007-02EN

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the fi-4120C Duplex Color Scanner.
The fi-4120C scanner is capable of scanning color images on both
sides, and has the following features.
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■ Easy Scanning and Display
The ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) allows you to scan
A4-size duplex color documents at a high speed of 25 pages
per minute.
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■ Easily Installable
The scanner's size smaller than A4, it can always place on a
desk.

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About this manual
How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is organized as follows. An index is provided at the
end of this manual.
1 PREPARING THE SCANNER
This chapter describes how to prepare the scanner for
use.
2 INSTALLATION OF A SCANNER
This chapter describes how to install and connect the
scanner, and how to install the scanner application.
3 BASIC SCANNER OPERATIONS
This chapter describes basic scanner operations.
4 SCANNING VARIOUS TYPES OF DOCUMENTS
This chapter describes how to scan various types of
documents.
5 DAILY CARE
This chapter describes how to clean the scanner.
6 REPLACING CONSUMABLES
This chapter describes how to replace scanner
consumables.
7 TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter describes how to remedy document jams,
other trouble, items to check before contacting the agent
where you bought the scanner, and how to check device
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8 ADF AND PAPER SPECIFICATION
This chapter describes the required document size and
paper quality for ensuring correct operation of the ADF.
9 SCANNER SPECIFICATION
This chapter lists the scanner specifications.
We hope that this manual is useful in taking full advantage of the
fi-4120C Duplex Color Scanner's advantages.
April, 2002

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Revisions
FCC declaration
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. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTICE •The use of a non-shielded interface cable
with the referenced device is prohibited.
The length of the parallel interface cable
must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less. The
length of the serial interface cable must be
15 meters (50 feet) or less.
•The length of the AC cable must be 3
meters (10 feet) or less.

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Bescheimigung des Herstellers / Importeurs
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/dieldas
•fi-4120C in Übereinsstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der
•AmtsblVfg 243/1991 funkentstört ist. Der Deutschen
Bundesport wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes
angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf
Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
•Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GS GV,
18.01.1991:Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A)
order weniger gemäß ISO/7779.

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International Energy Star Program
As a participating operator of the International Energy
Star Program, PFU LIMITED. certifies that this product
satisfies the requirements of the International Energy
Star Program.
The International Energy Star Program is an international program
for promoting energy conservation in computers and other office
equipment. The purpose of this program is to promote the
development and propagation of products provided with functions
for efficiently limiting energy consumption. Operators opt to
participate in this program on a voluntary basis. Equipment
covered by this program are computers, displays, printers,
facsimiles, copiers, and other office equipment. The standards for
each of these equipment Energy Star mark ( ) are unified by
each participating country.
Use in High-safety Applications
This product has been designed and manufactured on the
assumption that it will be used in office, personal, domestic, regular
industrial, and general-purpose applications. It has not been
designed and manufactured for use in applications (simply called
"high-safety applications" from here on) that directly involve serious
danger to life and health when an extremely high degree of safety
is required, for example, in the control of nuclear reactions at
nuclear power facilities, automatic flight control of aircraft, air traffic
control, operation control in mass-transport systems, medical
equipment for sustaining life, and missile firing control in weapons
systems, and when provisionally the safety in question is not
ensured. The user should use this product without adopting
measures for ensuring safety in such high-safety applications. FPU
Co., Ltd. assumes no liability whatsoever for damages arising from
use of this product by the user in high-safety applications, and for
any claims or compensation for damages by the user or a third
party.

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About the use of mercury
Scanner lamp includes mercury.
Too avoid unexpected injury, read the followings carefully.
Doing following actions may result in serious personal injuries:
•Put the substance in the lamp into mouth as it contains mercury.
•Vaporize, crumb, condense the scanner.
•Aspirate the chemical liquid containd in scanner parts.
Dispose of the scanner should be conducted as required by local
ordinances or regulations.
Illegal Copying
Copying of bank notes, currency, government-issued bonds and
passports, licenses and permits issued by public and private
organizations, official documents, private documents, etc. is illegal
and punishable by law.
Copyright
Copyright items such as books, paintings, wood block prints, maps,
drawings, photographs, etc. cannot be reproduced without the
permission of the rightful person except in individual or domestic
applications, or in other similar applications within a limited scope.

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Trademarks
Microsoft®, Windows®and Windows NT®are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the USA and other
respective countries.
ISIS®is a registered trademark of Pixel Translations, A Division of
Actionpoint Inc.
Adobe and the Adobe logo as well as Acrobat and the Acrobat
Logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Other product names referred to in this manual are registered
trademarks or trademarks of respective companies.
How Trademarks Are Indicated In This Manual
References to operating systems (OS) are indicated as follows:
Windows®95: Refers to Microsoft®Windows®98 operating
system.
Windows®98: Refers to Microsoft®Windows®98 operating
system.
Windows®Me: Refers to Refers to Microsoft®Windows®
Millennium Edition operating system.
Windows®2000: Refers to Microsoft®Windows®2000
Professional operating system.
Windows®XP: Refers to Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional
operating system, and Microsoft®Windows®XP
Home Edition operating system
Windows NT®: Refers to Microsoft®Windows NT®operating
system Version4.0.
Where there is no distinction between the different versions of the
above operating system, the general term "Windows®" is used.
All Rights Reserved, Copyright© PFU LIMITED 2002-2003.

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Preface
Safety Precautions
This manual describes important details for ensuring the safe and
correct use of this product. Thoroughly read this manual before you
start to use this product. In particular, be sure to read and fully
understand the Safety Precautions described in this manual before
you use this product.
Also, store this manual in a safe place so that it can be easily
referred to during use of this product.
Warning Indications Used In This Manual
This manual uses the following indications to ensure safe and
correct use of this product, and to prevent possible danger and
injury to the operator and other persons.
WARNING
This indication alerts operators to an
operation that, if not strictly observed, may
result in severe injury or death.
CAUTION
This indication alerts operators to an
operation that, if not strictly observed, may
result in safety hazards to personnel or
damage to equipment.

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Symbols Used In This Manual
This manual uses the following symbols in explanations in addition
to warning indications.
ATTENTION
This symbol alerts operators to particularly
important information. Be sure to read this
information.
HINT
This symbol alerts operators to helpful advice
regarding operation.
A TRIANGLE symbol indicates that special care
and attention is required.
The drawing inside the triangle shows the specific
caution.
A CIRCLE with a diagonal line inside shows
action which users are not
allowed to do.The drawing inside or under the
circle shows the specific
action that is not allowed.
Outline characters on a colored background
shows instructions users
should follow. It may include the drawing which
shows the sepecific
instruction.

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Screen Examples In This Manual
The screen examples in this manual are subject to change without
notice in the interest of product improvement.
If the actual displayed screen differs from the screen examples in
this manual, operate by following the actual displayed screen
referring to the User's Manual of the scanner application you are
using.
Furthermore, the screenshots in this manual are for the FUJITSU
TWAIN32 scanner driver and the Image Capturing Software
Utilities "ScandAll 21" for Microsoft®Windows®.

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Safety Precautions
The following describes important warnings described in this
manual.
Do not damage the AC cable.
Use only specified AC cables and connector cables
WARNING
A damaged AC cable might cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not place heavy objects on AC cables, or pull,
bend, twist, heat, damage or modify AC cables.
Also, do not use damaged AC cables or power
plugs, and AC cables or power plugs when the
power outlet fitting is loose.
Use only specified AC cables and connector cables.
Failure to use the included so might cause electric
shock and equipment failure.

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Use this scanner only at the indicated power voltage.
Do not connect to multiple-power strips.
Wipe any dust from the power plug.
Do not install in locations subject to oil smoke,
steam, humidity, and dust.
Use this scanner only at the indicated power voltage.
Improper power voltage so might cause fire or
electric shock.
Also, do not connect to multiple-power strips.
Wipe off any dust from metal parts on the power
plug or metal fittings with a soft, dry cloth.
Accumulated dust might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not install the scanner in locations subject to oil
smoke, steam, humidity, and dust. Doing so might
cause fire or electric shock.

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Do not use the scanner if you smell strange odor.
Turn the scanner OFF if it is damaged.
If you sense heat coming from devices or detect
other malfunctions such as smoke, strange smells or
strange noises, immediately press down the power
button to turn off the scanner and then disconnect its
power plug.
Make sure that the smoke has disappeared, and
then contact the agent where you bought the
scanner.
If the scanner is damaged for any reason, press
down the power button the scanner and unplug the
power cable before contacting the authorized agent.

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Do not allow liquids to get inside the scanner.
Do not insert or drop foreign metal objects in to the
scanner.
Do not scan wet document or document with paper
clips.
Do not splash or allow the scanner to get wet.
If foreign objects (water, small metal objects, liquids,
etc.) get inside the scanner, immediately press down
the power button to turn off the scanner and
disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
Then contact the agent where you bought the
scanner or Maintenance Service Center.
Pay particular attention to this warning in
households where there are small children.

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Do not touch the inside of the scanner unless
necessary.
Do not disassemble or modify the scanner. The
inside of the scanner contains high-voltage
components. Touching these components might
cause fire or electric shock.

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The following describes important cautions described in this
manual.
Do not touch the AC cable with wet hands.
Do not install the scanner on unstable surfaces.
Firmly insert the power plug.
CAUTION
Do not insert or disconnect the power plug with wet
hands. Doing so might cause electric shock.
Install the scanner on a desk so that none of its parts
protrude outside of the desktop. Also, make sure that
the scanner is installed on a flat, level surface.
Do not install the scanner on unstable surfaces.
Install the scanner on a level surface that is free of
vibration to prevent it from tilting.
Firmly insert the power plug into the power outlet as
far it can go.

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Do not block the ventilation ports.
Do not place heavy objects or climb on top of the
scanner.
Before moving the scanner, disconnect the power
plug from the power outlet.
Do not block the ventilation ports. Blocking the
ventilation ports generates heat inside of scanner,
resulting in fire or scanner failure.
Do not place heavy objects on the scanner or use
the scanner's top surface for performing other work.
Improper installation might cause injuries.
Do not move the scanner with the power and
interface cables connected as this might damage the
cables, causing fire, electric shock or injuries.
Before moving the scanner, be sure to disconnect
the power plug from the power outlet, and
disconnect connector cables. Also, make sure that
the floor is free of obstructions.