Kodak Digital Science 9520 User manual

User’s
Guide
A-61139
Part No. 1E8148
Document Scanner 9520

Congratulations!
You have purchased one of the most productive document scanners on
the market today. Your Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 9520
has a host of timesaving and productivity enhancing features that not
only help you get the job done faster, but in more comfort. You should
take proper care of your new scanner as described in this manual. This
will ensure you of many hours of trouble-free operation.
Your new document scanner includes a number of features (these vary
depending on the configuration you purchased; optional features
include:
•Bar Code Reader
•Document Printer (front and/or rear)
•Patch Reader
•Footswitch
•Workstation
•Endorser
Please contact Kodak or your scanner vendor for more information
about how these options might fit into your operation. If these
accessories are installed, become familiar with their operation as they
will add significant value to your scanning environment.

Safety Information for Installation Instructions for the Kodak Digital
ScienceDocument Scanner 9520
IMPORTANT: Equipment shall be installed by qualified
personnel.
WARNING: Dangerous voltage. Disconnect the main
power before installation.
CAUTION: Hot surface, avoid contact
ATTENTION: Eviter le contact, pieces brulantes
VORSICHT: Heisse Oberfläche, Berührung vermeiden
ATTENZIONE: Superficie molto calda, evitare il contatto
ATENd®O: Superftcie quente. Evite contato
PRECAUCIÎN: Superficie caliente. No Tocar
LET OP: Heet oppervlak, contact vermijden
For the Kodak Digital Science Automatic Document Feeder
CAUTION: Moving parts, avoid contact
ATTENTION: Eviter le contact, pieces en mouvement
VORSICHT: Bewegliche Teile, berührung vermeiden
ATTENZIONE: Parti in movimento, evitare il contatto
ATENd®O: Partes em movimento. Evite contato
PRECAUCIÎN: Piezas móviles. No Tocar
LET OP: Bewegende delen, contact vermijden

Acoustic Emission
Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung –3, GSGV
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Emissionswert beträgt <70 dB(A).
[ Machine Noise Information Ordinance –3, GSGV
–The operator-position noise emission value is <70 dB(A) ].
This equipment was designed for connection to IT Power Systems.

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1 Introduction
The Kodak Digital Science Document Scanner 9520 is a high-speed,
medium- to high-resolution rotary production scanner designed for high-
volume digital capture of business documents. The Document Scanner
9520 captures printed characters, handwritten text, and graphics from
documents of various sizes and thicknesses in an electronic format for
indexing and database storage.
NOTE: Illustrations in this User’s Guide are shown using the semi-
automatic document feeder.
Scanner features The Document Scanner 9520 has the following features:
•Scans up to 160 pages per minute (standard sized documents fed
in landscape orientation; continuous transport using the semi-
automatic feeder).
•Scans 160 landscape (A4 size) or 120 portrait (8 ½x 11-inch)
documents per minute at 200 dpi or 107 landscape (A4 size) or 80
portrait (8 ½x 11-inch) documents per minute at 300 dpi.
•Handles documents of up to 2.5 to 30 in. (64 to 508 mm) long,
2.5 to 12 in. (64 to 305 mm) wide, and 0.014 in. (0.36 mm) thick.
When using the semi-automatic feeder, the gap release feature
allows thicker documents to be scanned.
•Easy-to-reach control panel keys, identified by graphic symbols.
•A high-speed document transport system with easy access for
cleaning and removal of paper jams.
•Skew detection and correction, auto-cropping and border reduction.
•A multi-feed detection device
•A two-line, 80-character display for status information and operator
messages.
•Full programmability of 18 application modes, with override
capability.
•Linked modes allow the image address to be carried over from one
mode to another.

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•Programmable keys to perform commonly-used functions.
•A transport-on function that allows 27 of the function codes to be
executed while the transport is running.
•Audible tones for selected functions, such as footswitch, patch
reading, etc.
•English or other language message display.
•A large, built-in workshelf.
•An adaptable, modular design for easy addition of accessories.
•A Patch Reader for automatic document level control
•End-fed patch capability
•A Bar Code Reader for decoding encoded information
Scanner options The following options are available for use with your scanner:
•A choice of feeders (e.g., an optional check feeder, semi-automatic
document feeder or automatic document feeder)
•A choice of exit hoppers (e.g., an optional check stacker)
•A choice of printers the Document Printer 1 or the Super 12
Document Printer. A 600 dpi, 12-character ink-jet printer which
supports black and magenta ink colors
•A Footswitch for document level control
•An Endorser for stamping information on documents
•A workstation console, left or right position (if two consoles are
purchased, there may be one on both sides).

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Scanner components The following illustrations and descriptions will help you locate and
become familiar with scanner components.
Control panel —contains the status display, indicators, and operating
keys used to control the scanner.
Feed and separator rollers (semi-automatic feeder only) —provides
smooth document feeding of various sizes and textures.
Feed tray —holds documents prior to feeding.
Top cover —provides access behind the transport area.
Exit hopper —collects documents after they have been scanned.
Right-side access door —provides access to the transport system
components.
Side panel switch —allows you to turn the transport system on and
off.
Gap release lever —allows you to open the feed gap to allow thicker
documents to be fed into the transport.
Gap adjustment knob (semi-automatic feeder only) —allows you to
manually adjust the space between the feed and separator rollers for
documents of varying thicknesses.
Top cover
Exit hopper
Right-side access door
Side panel switch
Gap release lever
Gap adjustment knob
(semi-automatic feeder only)
Feed tray
Feed and
separator
rollers
Control panel

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Rear view
J30 J31 J45
J32
J33 J46
ON
OFF
Not Used
Computer
interface 1
(COIN 1)
Computer
interface 2
(COIN 2)
Computer
interface 3
(COIN 3)
SCSI ports
Power
cord Main power switch
Computer interface 1 (COIN1) —service/diagnostic interface.
Configures the scanner and runs diagnostics.
Computer interface 2 (COIN2) —bar code interface. Transfers
commands between the scanner and external devices/subsystems.
Computer interface 3 (COIN3) —SCSI diagnostic port interface.
System debugging and monitoring SCSI-host computer
communications.
SCSI ports —SCSI connection for the scanner.
Power cord —plugs into an appropriate power outlet.
Main power switch —turns main power to the scanner on and off.

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Status display —indicates the image address, scan mode, document
level and operator messages.
Two-line status display
Image address Mode name/number Scan mode
indicator
Document level
indicator
Operator message

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Operating keys and indicators
Plus key
Down arrow
Left arrow
Scanner
buffer
indicators
Up arrow Right arrow
Key/Indicator Function
Scanner buffer indicators Indicates the amount of image buffer space available.
A full image buffer is represented by a single light in the display;
an empty image buffer is represented by all lights in the display.
•The upper indicator represents the image buffer for front side
images.
•The lower indicator represents the image buffer for rear side
images.
Left arrow (←)The Left arrow allows you to:
•Decrement values at a slower rate.
•Backspace, delete the last keystroke, or clear messages in
the status display.
•Enter an alphanumeric character in the image address.
Down arrow (↓)The Down arrow allows you to:
•Decrement values at a faster rate.
•Decrease a data value when used with certain functions.
•Enter an alpha character in the image address fixed field.
Plus key (+) Inputs a value for the image address. When pressed, it allows a
field to remain unchanged.
Right arrow (→)The Right arrow allows you to:
•Increment values at a slower rate.
•Display additional messages in the status display. A blinking
cursor over the arrow in the display indicates there are
additional messages. Press the Right arrow key to display
these messages.
•Enter an alphanumeric character in the image address.
Up arrow (↑)The Up arrow allows you to:
•Increment values at a faster rate.
•Increase a data value when used with certain functions.
•Enter an alpha character in the image address fixed field.

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Operating keys and indicators
Jog key
Programmable keys
(P keys)
Calibration key End
Keys/Indicators Function
CAL Starts the calibration process.
END Informs the host computer when a batch or job has ended.
Programmable keys
(P keys) Perform specific functions. The P keys have default values; any or all of the defaults may be overridden/reprogrammed at installation.
Jog Momentarily turns on (jogs) the transport system to help clear document
jams.
Keys/Indicators Function
Numeric keys (0-9) Enter numeric data such as an image address or function code.
F key Selects one of the available functions, when used with the numeric keys.
Decimal key Inserts a field separator in an image address.
Level 1 key Identifies the next document fed into the scanner as a Level 1 document.
Level 2 key Identifies the next document fed into the scanner as a Level 2 document.
Level 3 key Identifies the next document fed into the scanner as a Level 3 document.
F Key

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Operating keys and indicators
Key/Indicator Function
Clear/Cancel The C key allows you to:
•Cancel a function without changing the preset values.
•Clear the status display after executing specified function codes.
•Clear an operator message from the status display.
Run Turns on the feeder and transport system.
NEXT Allows you to enter the next document image address.
Stop Allows you to stop the feeder and transport system. Documents still in the transport
system will be scanned and placed in the exit hopper before the transport system
stops.
Enter Enters data for a function code or an image address change.
Confirmation tone/alarm The confirmation tone/alarm is located under the control panel and
sounds when one of the following conditions occur:
•Run is pressed (one long tone).
•Stop or End is pressed (many short tones followed by a long tone).
•Feeder clutch engages/disengages (one short tone).
•Incorrect key is pressed (three short tones).
•When using skew detection and the document skew is greater than
what is setup in the skew parameter, or when a document is shorter
or longer than the specified length parameters (one short tone).
•A bar code is detected (if the accessory is enabled and the
confirmation tone is enabled).
•A patch code is detected (if the accessory is enabled and the
confirmation tone is enabled).
•The Footswitch is detected (if the accessory is enabled and the
confirmation tone is enabled —one short tone).

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2 Getting Started
The following steps are necessary to prepare the scanner for operation.
Procedures on how to perform these steps are described in this
chapter.
1. Turn on the main power switch.
2. Turn on the side panel switch.
3. Select the language display.
4. Calibrate the scanner.
5. Adjust the feed and separator roller gap.
6. Adjust the feed shelf position.
7. Adjust the feed shelf side guides.
8. Adjust the exit hopper side guides and end stop.
9. Change the deflector (if required).
10. Prepare documents for scanning.
Turning on the
scanner Follow the steps below to turn on the power to the scanner.
1. Turn on the main power switch (located at the rear of the scanner).
NOTE: It is not necessary to turn off the main power switch during
normal daily operations.
2. Turn on the side panel switch.
Wait until the status display indicators are lit and an operating display
appears before you continue.
Selecting the
language display The scanner may have been configured at installation to allow use of a
second language in the status display. The language used (French,
German, Italian, Spanish, or other) is defined during installation. If
available, the alternate language display may be accessed using
function code F19.

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Calibrating the
scanner Calibration sets the intensity of the lamps, which contribute to the
overall quality of the scanned document image.
The scanner should be calibrated:
•at least once a day when the scanner is turned on using the side
panel switch — prior to scanning documents
•any time the scanner is turned on using the main power switch
•if image quality is poor
•after changing lamps
•after cleaning the scanner or imaging guides
Calibrate the scanner using a calibration target (sheet of paper) that is:
•Blank
•Clean
•Matte finish (not glossy)
•White or the same color as the background color of the documents
to be scanned. If you are scanning a variety of colored documents,
use a white calibration target.
•Wider than the documents you are going to scan (i.e., to scan 8.5 x
11 inch (215.9 x 279.4 mm) documents, the calibration target should
be wider than 8.5 inches (215.9 mm). The recommended width for
the calibration target is 12 inches (300 mm).
To calibrate the scanner:
1. Verify the main power and side panel switches are on. A normal
operating status display should appear.
2. Press CAL or enter function code F37 to start the calibration
sequence.
3. Insert the calibration target into the feeder.
When calibration is successful, the status display returns to a normal
operating display.

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Unsuccessful calibration If calibration is not successful, a message appears in the status display.
You may need to:
•Verify you are using a clean, blank sheet of paper as a calibration
target.
•Verify there is not a document already in the document path. (Refer
to the section entitled, “Clearing the document path”in Chapter 7.)
•Clean the imaging guides. (Refer to the section entitled “Cleaning
the imaging guides”in Chapter 5.)
•Calibrate the scanner again. If calibration fails again, change the
lamps. (Refer to the section entitled, “Replacing the exposure
lamps”in Chapter 5.)
If you have done all of the above and calibration still fails, contact your
service representative.
Preparing
documents for
scanning
Before you begin processing documents, make certain that the
documents may be fed through the scanner easily.
•Remove any staples, rubber bands, loose mending tape, or paper
clips from the documents to be processed.
•Straighten wrinkled edges and tape any torn documents.
•Trim ragged edges.

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Adjusting the feed
and separator roller
gap (semi-automatic
feeder only)
IMPORTANT: Before adjusting the feed and separator roller gap, be
sure the feed and separator rollers are clean. Cleaning
the feed and separator rollers will frequently resolve
document feeding problems.
The adjustment procedure should only be done when
feeding and separating problems continue after the feed
and separator rollers have been cleaned. For
procedures on cleaning rollers, see Chapter 5,
Maintenance.
The gap adjustment knob on the control panel increases or decreases
the space between the feed and separator rollers. The gap must be
adjusted properly for smooth transportation of documents without
document overlap.
When documents of different thicknesses are fed in a group, adjust the
gap using the thinnest document in the group.
The feed and separator roller gap may have to be adjusted to
compensate for:
•Very thin documents (onion skin, tracing paper, etc.).
•Very thick documents (card stock, punch cards, cover stock).
•Some coated documents (photographic paper, plastic-coated
paper).
If the gap is not adjusted properly:
•More than one document at a time may be drawn into the transport
system at the same time; not all of the documents will be scanned.
•Documents may be drawn into the transport too quickly; documents
may overlap or be spaced too closely (causing an error display).
•Documents may become skewed during transport; jamming may
occur.
To adjust the feed and separator roller gap:
1. Turn on the side panel switch.
2. Enter function code F04 and enable Counting Only.
3. Press Enter.
4. Press Run.
IMPORTANT: Do not make a gap adjustment while documents are
in the feeder or transport system; doing so will
produce an inaccurate adjustment.
5. Turn the gap adjustment knob clockwise three complete turns, or
until it stops, to open the gap between the feed and separator
rollers.

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6. Turn the gap adjustment knob counterclockwise 2 1/2 turns.
Gap adjustment knob
Separated
document
Gap
(between feed
and separator
rollers) Feed rollers Trailing edge of top
document
7. Select two documents of the same size, texture and thickness,
similar to the types of documents you will be processing.
8. Place one document on top of the other. Hold the documents firmly
by their trailing edges. Insert them into the gap approximately 1/8 in.
(3 mm).
If the documents separate, repeat the following steps until the
documents do not separate:
•Turn the gap adjustment knob clockwise 1/2 turn.
•Insert the documents again.
If the documents do not separate, proceed with Step 9.
9. Rotate the gap adjustment knob counterclockwise 1 or 2 clicks.
10. Hold the trailing edges of the documents firmly. Insert them into the
gap.
•If the bottom document is not separating from the top document,
remove the documents and repeat Steps 9 and 10 until the
bottom document separates from the top document by
approximately 1 in. (25.4 mm).
•If the bottom document is separating from the top document,
proceed with Step 11.

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11. When you have adjusted the gap so the bottom document
separates consistently from the top document, rotate the gap
adjustment knob counterclockwise another 1 or 2 clicks to complete
the adjustment.
12. Feed a stack of 50 to 100 documents twice through the transport
system. Verify the final count reflects the total number of documents
fed and that the counter shows the same amount each time the
documents are counted.
If the count is not the same, the gap is not adjusted correctly.
Rotate the gap adjustment knob counterclockwise another 1 or 2
clicks and repeat Step 12. Repeat until corrected.
13. Press Stop.
14. Enter function code F04 and disable Counting Only.
15. Press Enter.
Adjusting the feed
shelf position (semi-
automatic feeder only)
Before you begin feeding documents into the scanner, adjust the
position of the feed shelf.
Feed shelf
Height
adjustment
legs
Notch
Work shelf
Groove
To automatically feed multiple documents, the feed shelf should be in
the raised position (as shown above).
To raise the feed shelf:
1. Grasp the notch and lift the feed shelf.
2. Swing the height adjustment legs out and insert them into the
groove on the work shelf.
To hand-feed documents (one at a time), the feed shelf should be in the
down position (not shown).
To lower the feed shelf:
1. Grasp the notch and lift the feed shelf until the height adjustment
legs are no longer resting in the groove on the work shelf.
2. Tuck the height adjustment legs in and lower the feed shelf into
position.

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Adjusting the feed
shelf side guides
(semi-automatic feeder
only)
Before you begin processing documents, adjust the side guides on the
feed shelf to accommodate the documents being processed.
1. Slide apart the side guides on the feed shelf until the feed shelf
label is visible.
Feed shelf label
Side guide
Side guide
Feed shelf
Feed Shelf Label
Center line
2. Center the documents across the feed shelf label. Adjust the feeder
side guides dependent upon the width of the document. Leave
approximately 1/16 in. (2 mm) clearance on each side of the
documents so they feed properly.
NOTE: If the documents are larger than the area shown on the
feed shelf label and do not fit between the side guides,
rotate and reposition the documents within the side guides.

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Adjusting the exit
hopper side guides
and end stop
The exit hopper side guides and end stop must be adjusted so
documents are stacked properly after processing.
1. Adjust the side guides on the exit hopper to match the adjustment
of the side guides on the feed shelf.
Side
guides
(arrows
depict correct
placement of
side guides)
End
stop
Exit hopper
Exit hopper
label
2. Adjust the end stop of the exit hopper by determining the longest
document to be processed. Slide the end stop until the arrows point
to where the length of the longest document is shown on the exit
hopper label.
17-inch with
adapter (A3)
14-inch (B3)
ArrowArrow
11-inch (A4)
8 ½-inch (A5)
5-inch
IBM cards
Checks