Hitachi HT-4139-48 User manual

Hitachi OCR Scanner
(HT-4139-28/48)
Instruction Manual
Read and keep this manual
•Read safety instruction carefully and understand them before starting your
operation
•Keep this manual at hand for reference。

Preface
Thank you for using Hitachi OCR scanner.
Read this manual thoroughly before using the OCR scanner and operate it properly.
This manual is created for operators of the HT-4139 OCR scanner and describes how to
operate it.
Be sure to read this manual and understand the instructions and the safety precautions
thoroughly before starting.
Read this manual to the end to use the OCR scanner safely and effectively. After the
reading it, keep the manual at hand as reference.
For inquiry about this manual, please contact your local distributor
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Notes
 This manual cannot be used or reproduced in whole or in part without permission.
 The contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice.
Safety regulations for Electrical Appliance
Caution
This product conforms to the safety regulations below.
・NRTL Certification（Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory）
UL60950
・FCC Class A (Part 15 of FCC Rules)
・CE marking (Low Voltage Directive) (2006/95/EC)
・BSMI(Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, Ministry of
Economic Affairs) Certification
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. 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.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case
Disclaimer
Caution
Hitachi does not take on any responsibility for any damage caused by
inability or error in OCR reading or data abnormality. The user must perform
the system data validation of OCR. Hitachi does not take on any
responsibility for any damage caused by using a poor-quality sheet or sheet
not up to standard.
Unintended use and alteration
Caution
Never use the OCR scanner for any purpose other than scanning. Also,
never alter any part of the OCR scanner. Hitachi does not take on any
responsibility for any damage caused by alteration or improper use.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Other company names and product names in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners. Neither ® nor ™ are specified
in this manual.
Feb. in 2010 (1st Edition) All Rights Reserved, Copyright © 2009, Hitachi, Ltd.
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Safety Precautions
1. Common Safety Precautions
Read the following safety precautions thoroughly
zBe sure to follow the instructions and directions in this manual when using the device.
zPersonal danger or damage to the device may occur when any of the precautions are
ignored.
zBe sure to follow the safety notices shown on the device or mentioned in the manual.
zThe safety precautions are written on the labels below. The safety precautions are safety
alert symbols with signal words such as; "Danger", "Warning", or "Caution".
：Indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Danger
：Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Warning
：Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
This symbol is accompanied by text to indicate that the following information
is related to safety.
Caution
In addition, "Remark" indicates information that is not directly related to safety.
zNever attempt to do any operation not mentioned in the manual.
If you have any problem, contact the service personnel.
zAlthough the safety notices shown on the device or mentioned in the manual are
carefully considered, unexpected events may occur. When using the device,
besides following the directions, pay much attention to yourself.
Insertion
Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into any
moving parts, including the Hopper and the Stacker while the
device is operating. It may cause injury or damage the
device.
Caution
Safety - 1

Safety Precautions (Continued)
Abnormal temperature, noise, or smell
If any of above abnormalities occur, stop using the device
immediately, turn off the device, and unplug the power cable. If you
continue using the device, it may cause electric shock or a fire may
occur
Warning
Grounding
To prevent electric shock, be sure to connect the grounding cable to
the grounding terminal installed by an electrician. If you fail to do so,
you may it may cause electric shock
Warning
Foreign substances
Prevent any metals or flammable foreign substances from entering
the device through ventilation slots or other openings. If you use the
device with these substances inside, it may cause electric shock or a
fire may occur.
Warning
Shock
Do not apply shock to the device by dropping it or hitting it against
an object. If you use the device after applying shock, it may cause
electric shock or a fire may occur.
Warning
Placement
Do not put containers with water inside (e.g., vase or pot) or metal
(e.g., paper clip) on the device. If you use the device with water or
metal inside, it may cause electric shock or a fire may occur.
Warning
Power cable
Do not stretch, push, bend, alter, or put an object on the power
cable. If you do so, the power cable may get damaged, and you may
get an electric shock or a fire may occur. Be sure to use the power
cable supplied with the device. If you use a power cable other than
the one supplied, it may cause electric shock or a fire may occur.
Warning
Safety - 2

Safety Precautions (Continued)
Power plug
Be sure to plug and unplug the power cable by holding the plug. Pulling
the power cable may break the line inside the cable. Be sure to plug and
unplug the power cable with dry hands. If your hand is wet, you may get
an electric shock. Be sure that the plug is not dusty and insert the plug
into the outlet. Do not use a loose plug, which may cause a fire. If you are
not using the device for a long time (e.g., during a vacation), be sure to
unplug the power cable.
Warning
Power supply
Do not use the device with a power supply voltage other than the one
specified. It may cause electric shock or a fire may occur.
Warning
Too many leads
Do not plug too many leads into a single outlet. If you do so, a fire may
occur. Also, too many leads may activate the circuit breaker and affect
other devices and operations.
Warning
Moist and dusty place
Do not use the device in a moist or dusty environment, or a place where
the room temperature changes 10 oC or more, causing dew outside or
inside the device. If dewing occurs, leave the device for several hours in
the operation environment before use. If you use the device with dew
inside, it may cause electric shock or a fire may occur
Warning
Air Vent
The air vent is provided to prevent the internal temperature from rising too
high. Do not block the air vent with an obstacle over or in front of it. If you
do so, the internal temperature rises too high and the device failure or fire
may occur.
Warning
Placement
Do not bring a flammable solvent (e.g., alcohol or thinner) close to the
device.
Warning
Safety - 3

Safety Precautions (Continued)
Disassembly
Do not disassemble or alter the device.
Warning
Flammable spray
Do not use flammable sprays around the device.
Warning
Cleaning
When cleaning the device, turn off the device and unplug the power
cable from the outlet. Use a piece of waste cloth dumped soaked in
neutral detergent and wrung dry to wipe the outside of the device.
Use a dry piece of gentle cloth (e.g., gauze) to wipe the inside of the
device. Do not use flammable solvents (e.g., alcohol or thinner).
Warning
Unstable place
Do not put the device on an inclined, small, or unstable environment.
The device may drop or fall down and cause an injury.
Caution
Unauthorized use
Do not use the device for any other purposes (e.g., as a step) than
specified. The device may drop or fall and cause device failure or
injury.
Caution
Cabling
Route the cables so no person may be caught. If a cable catches
someone's foot, a device failure or injury may occur.
Caution
Radio interference
If you use the device in the proximity of another electronic device,
noise may occur. In particular, a TV set or radio receiver may get
noises. In such instances;
•Separate the devices;
•Change the position of the antenna of a TV set or radio
receiver, or;
•Supply power to them from separate outlets.
Caution
Safety - 4

Safety Precautions (Continued)
Operation
zDo not wear loose clothes and accessories that may get caught in
the device, causing injuries. In particular, pay attention to your
necktie or long hair. If you are caught in the device, turn off the
device immediately, and gently open the cover.
zWhen setting original manuscripts or removing jammed papers, pay
attention not to cut your finger with the edge of the paper.
Caution
Operation
zDo not bring your face close to the device when it is operating. Paper
ejected onto the stacker may hit your face or eye.
Caution
Operation
zIf the environmental temperature changes rapidly (e.g., when moving
the device from a cold place into a warm room in winter), dew may
occur (i.e., moisture in the air may condense on the surface of the
device) and cause a device failure. In this case, leave the device in
the operation environment for three or more hours before use.
Caution
Safety - 5

Safety Precautions (Continued)
2. List of " Caution" messages
The following lists messages and locations of "Notes" throughout the guide.
•Do not put things on this cover (Top cover) (Section 1.3, Page 1-3)
•Open the cover too wide causes breakage. (Cover for imprinting)
(Section 1.3, Page 1-3)
•Before connecting/disconnecting the USB cable, or turning power the ON,
the OCR scanner should be turned OFF. Insert and connect the USB
connecter firmly (Section 2.1, Page 2-1)
•Do not press the Power switch with force. Your nails may get caught in the
gap between the switch (Section 2.1, Page 2-1)
•When you restore the power, please wait for about 5 seconds. If you do not
wait, sometimes the device can not be recognized by OS or do not start
normally. In these cases, power off and wait 5 seconds then turn power ON.
(Section 2.1, page 2-1)
•When setting an original manuscript or removing a jammed sheet, pay much
attention not to cut your finger with the edge of the sheet.
(Section 2.2, Page 2-4, 2-5)
•Be careful so your watch, bracelet, cuff, or necktie do not get caught by a
projection or damaged by the metal part.
(Section 2.2 Page 2-4, 2-5, Section 2.3 Page 2-6,
Section 2.5 Page 2-15, Section 2.7 Page 2-29)
•When the front cover is open, it may close naturally and catch your hand. Be
sure to hold the cover with one hand when operating while the cover is open.
(Section 2.3 Page 2-6, Section 2.3 Page 2-10, Section 2.4 Page 2-9,
Section 2.4 Page 2-10, 2-16、Section 2.5 Page 2-12, 15,
Section 2.7 Page 2-29)
•When the imprinting ribbon is exposed it may smear your clothes
(Section 2.3, Page 2-6)
•Push until it latches completely. If you use the device when unlatched , it may
cause paper jams, etc. (Section 2.3, Page 2-7, 2-8)
•Do not push any other parts other than the “PUSH label” and it should be
handled with both hands.
Safety - 6

Safety Precautions (Continued)
(Section 2.3, Page 2-8)
•Be careful, the guide around the Imprinting might be high temperature
(Section 2.3, Page 2-6, Section2.4, Page 2-9)
•Do not clean the inside of the device with your bare hands. Use a piece of
gauze to protect your hands and fingers when cleaning the inside of the
device, where glass plate and sharp materials exist.
(Section 2.5, Page 2-12)
•If the scanning surface of the reading unit gets dirty from ink, adhesives, or
fingerprints, device failure or reading error may occur. Clean the device
regularly (before operation) and whenever a read error occurs. If the error
persists after cleaning, contact the service personnel. Perforated sheets
produce a lot of dust so frequent cleaning is required.
(Section 2.5 Page 2-17, 19)
Safety - 7

Safety Precautions (Continued)
3. Installation
Location
•This device weighs approximately 50 kg. Take stable posture
when installing the device.
•Be sure to hold the bottom of the device. If you hold other parts,
the device may break or drop.
•When placing the device on the floor, be careful not to catch your
fingers between the bottom of the device and the floor.
•An earthquake may cause the device to drop. Be sure to take the
appropriate measure to prevent the device from dropping and the
table from falling down.
Caution
Safety - 8

Safety Precautions (Continued)
4. Cover removal
Any person other than the service personnel must not remove the
cover(s) in any case. There are high-voltage components and rotating
parts inside the device, which may cause an electric shock, injury, or
damage to the device.
Warnin
g
5. Management
Depending on the print or written text quality, the device output result will be as follows;
"Correctly read", "Cannot read", or "Misread" as follows:
Correctly read：The recognized result can be uniquely determined and are equivalent
to printed or written text.
Cannot read：The recognized result cannot be uniquely determined.
Misread：The recognized result can be uniquely determined but are different from
printed or written text. The output data may contain misread characters. Therefore,
check the characters before using the result.
Note Misread
•Hitachi does not take on any responsibility for any damage caused by
inability or error in OCR reading or data abnormality.
•The user must be reliable for OCR and system data validation. Hitachi
does not take on any responsibility for any damage caused by using a
poor-quality paper or paper not up to standard.
Note Device operation
•This device is a high-tech electronic device and may operate
abnormally due to unexpected noise or error. When device failure
occurs, remove the cause and retry. Hitachi does not take on any
responsibility for any damage caused by an operation failure or
improper use.
Safety - 9

Safety Precautions (Continued)
Caution Safety Notice Label
Clean each safety notice label regularly so the text be read clearly. If the
label is broken, contact the service personnel and ask for a new label.
Safety - 10

1. Overview
１
Overview
１ Overview
1.1 Device Overview
No. Model name Product Name Function
１HT-4139-28M OCR scanner Simplex model
２HT-4139-48M OCR scanner Duplex model
The OCR Scanners are operated by the host through the USB interface.
Hardware configuration
裏面ヘッド
リジェクトスタッカ
アクセ
ング
センサ基板
プトスタッカ
ホッパ
厚さ計
表面ヘッド
ナンバリ
SC
OC
認識基本
SIドライバ
Rフレンド
Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000
制御部
SCSIアダプタ
裏面ヘッド
Host OCR Scanner
・Scanning
A host program controls scanning and the OCR scanner scans one sheet and
transfers data to the host.
超音波
センサ
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
OCR Soft
USB Controller Scanning Unit
A
Scannin
g
Unit
(
Back
)
Ｒ
Stacker-A
Stacker-R
Im
p
rintin
g
Hopper
Controlle
r
Ultra Sonic
sensor
USB Driver
1-1

1.2 Device Configuration
Check the device configuration before installation.
Screw×6
（Attached to the
stacker）
Ink ribbon (red)×1
(Installed in the device)
Stacke
r
-A×1
Stacker-R×1
Instruction
Manual×1
OCR Scanner main uni
t
×1USB cable×1
（3 m）Stacker guide×1
Hoppe
r
×1Quic
k
Guide×4
Scanner D
r
ive
r
Installation Guide×1Scanner Drive
r
Installation CD
Screw×1
（Attached to the
stacker guide）
PS cable×1
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1. Overview
１
Overview
1.3 Part Names and Functions
zFRONT side
Main power switch
Usually the main power switch should be kept ON（side）and turn ON/OFF the device by the
power switch.
If you do not use the device for a long time, the main SW should be OFF（O side）.
Hopper
Put papers to be scanned
Sheet Guide
Align papers on the hopper.
Power switch
Turn ON/OFF power.
Stacker-R
Ejects scanned papers
Stacker is selected by the host.
Top Latch Button
To open the Top Cover to remove
jammed papers.
Power Connector
Connect power
cable
Top Cover
Cover for accessing ink ribbon
Open to replace ink ribbon by pushing it.
Do not open the cover too much.
Stacker-A
Ejects scanned papers
Stacker is selected by the host.
Main Cover
Main Latch Button
To open the Main Cover to
remove jammed papers.
Do not put things on this cover.
CAUTION
1-3

zREAR side
USB Connecter
Connect to the host by
USB cable
Setting switch
For maintenance
personnel
USB cable
1-4

1. Overview
１
Overview
1.4 Control panel
The control panel displays the condition of the OCR scanner.
Stop button
LED for
p
ower save mode
LED for Power suppl
y
LED for Status
Start button
Pause button
Restore Button
Return from power save
mode
1-5

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