Panasonic KV-Sl3066 User manual

Operating Manual
Document Scanner
Model No. KV-SL3066
KV-SL3056
These instructions contain information on operating the scanner. Before reading these instructions, please read
the Quick Installation Guide enclosed with this unit.
Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference.
Current model availability depends on your country/area. Please contact your dealer.

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Document Scanner.
Trademarks
•Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•ISIS is a registered trademark or trademark of EMC Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
•IBM® is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, registered in many jurisdictions
worldwide.
•Intel® and Intel Core™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other
countries.
•Adobe® and Reader® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in
the United States and/or other countries.
•All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
About the Descriptions in This Manual
•Windows refers to the Microsoft Windows operating system (hereafter Windows).
•Windows XP refers to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system (hereafter Windows XP).
•Windows Vista refers to the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system (hereafter Windows Vista).
•The screen shots used in this manual may differ from the screens displayed on your computer.
•A4 size: This is a standard paper size of 210 mm × 297 mm.
• dpi (dots per inch): This is the number of dots per inch. This unit is used for scanning and printing
resolution. The higher the dpi value is, the higher the resolution becomes.
•lb.: "Weight in pounds" of paper represents the weight of 500 (432 mm × 559 mm [17 in. × 22 in.]) sheets.
Note
•Locations represented with page numbers in ( ) include a link to that location. When using Adobe
Reader (version 11), if you press the [Alt] key and the [←] key at the same time after moving to a
referenced page, you can return to the previous page. For details about using Reader, see the
Reader's help.
Introduction
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About the Documentation
The scanner documentation consists of 2 manuals: the Operating Manual (this manual), and the Quick
Installation Guide.
Operating Manual
(this manual) This manual provides information about the operation of the unit.
Quick Installation
Guide
The Quick Installation Guide explains about safety precautions and other
important information, and outlines brief installation procedures of the unit and
software.
About the Software Help
Each software contains help files.
For details about viewing the help files, see "4.5.2 To view the help" (page 16).
Software / Manual CD-ROM Contents
Drivers
Device Driver
TWAIN
ISIS
Applications Image Capture Plus*1
Utilities User Utility
Scan Button Setting Tool
Documents*2 Operating Manual
Control sheet*3
*1 Image Capture Plus is a Panasonic original application for configuring advanced scanning settings.
*2 Each document is a PDF document. To view documents correctly, install Adobe Reader.
*3 For details about the control sheet, see "6.4.4 Using Control Sheets (ADF)" (page 43).
System Requirements
Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible machine with a CD-ROM drive
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or higher
Interface USB 2.0
Note
•For details about the system requirements, refer to [Read me first] in the Software / Manual CD-ROM.
•The scanning speed differs depending on the host computer’s operating environment or the
application used.
•Due to the slower speed of USB 1.1, it is recommended to use a USB 2.0 interface.
•If you connect the unit to a USB hub, it is not guaranteed to work.
Introduction
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Table of Contents
1 Feature Highlights .................................................................................. 6
2Before You Start ..................................................................................... 7
2.1 Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Check the Accessories ................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 9
3 Location of Controls ............................................................................ 10
3.1 Main Unit ........................................................................................................................ 10
3.1.1 Front ............................................................................................................................. 10
3.1.2 Rear .............................................................................................................................. 11
4 Installation ............................................................................................. 12
4.1 Required Space Around the Scanner .......................................................................... 12
4.2 Moving the Unit ............................................................................................................. 13
4.3 Installing the Software .................................................................................................. 14
4.4 Installing the Unit .......................................................................................................... 15
4.5 Viewing Operating Manual and Help Installed ............................................................ 16
4.5.1 To view the Operating Manual ...................................................................................... 16
4.5.2 To view the help ............................................................................................................ 16
5 Operation Panel .................................................................................... 17
5.1 About LED ...................................................................................................................... 18
6 Operation ............................................................................................... 19
6.1 Basic Operations ........................................................................................................... 19
6.1.1 Turining ON/OFF the unit's power ................................................................................ 19
6.1.2 Returning from sleep mode .......................................................................................... 19
6.1.3 Opening/Closing the ADF door ..................................................................................... 20
6.1.4 Opening/Closing the document cover .......................................................................... 21
6.2 Preparing Documents for the ADF .............................................................................. 22
6.2.1 About documents for the ADF ...................................................................................... 22
6.2.1.1 Compatible Paper ...................................................................................................... 22
6.2.1.2 Compatible Card ........................................................................................................ 24
6.2.1.3 Carrier sheet .............................................................................................................. 25
6.2.1.4 Incompatible Documents ........................................................................................... 26
6.2.1.5 Notes about Documents for Scanning ....................................................................... 27
6.2.1.6 Notes about Double Feed Detection .......................................................................... 27
6.2.2 Loading documents on the ADF ................................................................................... 28
6.2.2.1 When using the carrier sheet ..................................................................................... 33
6.3 Preparing Documents for the Flatbed ......................................................................... 35
6.3.1 About documents for the flatbed ................................................................................... 35
6.3.2 Loading documents on the flatbed ............................................................................... 35
6.4 Scanning Documents .................................................................................................... 36
6.4.1 Switching the Background Color of Scanned Images .................................................. 36
6.4.2 Using Manual feeding (ADF) ........................................................................................ 38
6.4.3 Mixed Batch Card Guide (ADF) .................................................................................... 39
6.4.3.1 Installing the mixed batch card guide ........................................................................ 39
6.4.3.2 Removing the mixed batch card guide ...................................................................... 40
6.4.3.3 Using the Mixed Batch Card Guide ........................................................................... 42
6.4.4 Using Control Sheets (ADF) ......................................................................................... 43
6.4.4.1 About Printing Control Sheets ................................................................................... 44
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6.5 Using Push Scan ........................................................................................................... 45
6.5.1 Setting the scanning conditions .................................................................................... 45
6.5.2 Selecting the behavior of push scan ............................................................................. 45
6.5.3 Performing push scan ................................................................................................... 45
6.5.4 Checking events ........................................................................................................... 46
7 Clearing Paper Jams ............................................................................ 47
8 Care and Maintenance ......................................................................... 48
8.1 Cleaning the Outside of the Scanner .......................................................................... 48
8.2 Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner ............................................................................. 50
8.2.1 Cleaning the ADF unit .................................................................................................. 50
8.2.1.1 Cleaning the Conveyor and ADF Glasses ................................................................. 51
8.2.1.2 Cleaning the Double Feed Detectors and Starting Sensors ...................................... 51
8.2.1.3 Cleaning the Rollers .................................................................................................. 52
8.2.1.4 Cleaning Mode ........................................................................................................... 57
8.2.2 Cleaning the flatbed unit ............................................................................................... 58
8.3 Replacing the Rollers .................................................................................................... 59
9 Appendix ............................................................................................... 65
9.1 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 65
9.2 Uninstalling the Software ............................................................................................. 68
9.3 Repacking Instructions ................................................................................................. 69
9.4 Specifications ................................................................................................................ 71
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1 Feature Highlights
High-speed Double Sided Scanning
•This scanner can scan documents at high speed, regardless of the image type (monochrome / color).
Flatbed Scanning
•This scanner can scan very thin paper, damaged documents, bound documents etc. with the flatbed.
•You can start scanning the documents with the flatbed by simply closing the document cover. Refer to
"Manual Feed Mode" of Image Capture Plus, TWAIN, or ISIS help.
Continuous scanning from the ADF and flatbed
•After scanning documents from the ADF, this scanner can scan documents automatically from the flatbed.
After scanning documents from the flatbed, this scanner can scan documents automatically from the ADF.
Refer to "Paper Source" of Image Capture Plus or TWAIN help.
Background Color Switching Function
•The background color of the scanned images can be switched between white and black.
Double Feed Detection Function
•Double feeding can be detected even if you scan documents that contain paper of various thicknesses.
Double Feed Skip (DFS) Function
•If the scanning process stops because documents (such as envelopes or receipts attached to documents)
are being detected as double fed, the double feed skip (DFS) function can be used to resume scanning.
Push Scan
•If you register the scanning conditions for a job in advance, you can start scanning without operating the
computer.
Card Scanning
•A maximum of 3 cards can be loaded on the feed tray.
Mixed Batch Card Guide
•A mixed batch card guide is available for scanning mixed media (cards and papers) at the same time.
Manual Feed Selector
•Bound documents can be scanned by setting the manual feed selector to manual feeding.
Other Features
•The paper feed path can be opened widely to easily remove jammed paper and perform maintenance.
•This scanner has a counter function which indicates the approximate time for cleaning and replacement
of the rollers. The counters can be configured and checked in User Utility.
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2 Before You Start
2.1 Precautions
Illegal Duplication
It is unlawful to make duplication of certain documents.
Duplicating certain documents may be illegal in your country/area.
Penalties of fines and/or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are
examples of items that may be illegal to duplicate in your country/area.
•Currency
•Bank notes and checks
•Bank and government bonds, and securities
•Passports, licenses, official or private documents, identification cards, and the like
•Copyright materials, or trademarks without the consent of the owner
•Postage stamps, and other negotiable instruments
This list is not inclusive, and no liability is assumed for either its completeness or accuracy. In case of
doubt, contact your legal counsel.
Notice
Install your machine near a supervised area to prevent illegal duplication from being made.
Installation
•Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, in a cold draft, or near heating apparatus.
•Do not place the unit near apparatus which generate electronic or magnetic noise.
•Protect the unit from static electricity.
•Do not move the unit immediately from a cold place to a warm place. It may cause condensation, which
may damage the unit. Using the unit immediately will cause the document scanning to be imperfect. To
avoid this, clean the inside rollers with a dry and soft cloth, leave the unit in a warm place for 1 or 2 hours,
and then use the unit after you make sure that the inside of the unit has dried.
•When the unit is not used over an extended period of time, turn the unit off, and unplug the power cord.
The unit consumes approximately 0.5 W of electricity even when the main unit is turned off.
•Use only the power cord and the USB cable that are provided with the unit.
•Do not turn on the unit’s power before installing the software.
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CD-ROM
•Do not write or stick paper on the front and/or back of CD-ROM.
•Do not touch the data side of the CD-ROM. When handling the CD-ROM, be careful not to leave
fingerprints or otherwise damage the CD-ROM.
•Do not leave the CD-ROM where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near a heater for extended periods.
•Do not throw or bend the CD-ROM.
Roller Cleaning Paper
Using a pair of scissors, open the bag along the dotted line ( ), and take out the roller cleaning paper.
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•Keep the roller cleaning paper out of reach of small children.
•Do not store the roller cleaning paper in direct sunlight or in a place with a temperature over 40 ℃
(104 ℉).
•Only use the roller cleaning paper to clean the rollers.
•For details about the roller cleaning paper, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Please ask your
Panasonic sales company about obtaining the Safety Data Sheet.
•If the bag is left opened for a long period of time before using it, the alcohol will evaporate. Please use the
roller cleaning paper immediately after opening the bag.
KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE.
Security Notice
The management of documents and scanned data is the responsibility of the user. In particular, pay
attention to the following points.
•Make sure you have the same number of pages for important documents both before and after scanning,
and take care not to leave any pages in the scanner.
•Periodically back up important data.
•When having your computer or hard disk serviced, or when disposing of your computer or hard disk,
completely erase any stored image data.
Others
•Make sure to remove paper clips and staples from documents before scanning. Failing to do so can
damage the unit, document, or both.
•Do not use thinner, benzine, or cleaners containing abrasives or surfactants, for cleaning the outside of
scanner.
2.1 Precautions
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2.2 Check the Accessories
Check that all accessories are included before installing the unit. In the event that an item is missing, please
contact your dealer.
Accessories Name Notes
USB cable —
Software / Manual CD-
ROM Drivers, Applications, Utilities, Documents
Feed tray —
Mixed batch card guide
When the unit is shipped, this is stored in the feed
tray. For details, see "6.4.3 Mixed Batch Card
Guide (ADF)" (page 39).
Quick Installation Guide —
Power cord Use the power cord appropriate for where you use
the unit.
Note
•It is highly recommended to keep the original carton and all packing materials. They are necessary
when repacking.
2.2.1 Optional Accessories
Part Name Part Number Notes
Roller exchange kit
•Paper feed roller
•Double feed prevention roller module
KV-SS061 See "8.3 Replacing the Rollers"
(page 59).
Roller cleaning paper KV-SS03 See "Roller Cleaning Paper" (page
8).
Carrier sheet KV-SS076 See "6.2.1.3 Carrier sheet" (page
25).
Note
•To purchase separately sold items, contact your dealer.
2.2 Check the Accessories
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3 Location of Controls
3.1 Main Unit
3.1.1 Front
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3
4
6
5
7
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Document guides
Mixed batch card guide
When the unit is shipped, this is stored in the feed tray. For details, see "6.4.3 Mixed Batch Card Guide
(ADF)" (page 39).
Manual feed selector
You can select the document feeding method.
: Manual feeding
: Automatic feeding
Operation panel
For details, refer to "5 Operation Panel" (page 17).
Exit stopper
Exit guides
When the documents are curled or paper jam occurs, fold up the exit guides (page 32).
Fan exhaust vent
ADF door
ADF door release
: Push to open the ADF door.
3 Location of Controls
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Feed tray
: Load the documents with the surface to be scanned facing down.
: Make sure to remove paper clips and staples from documents.
Feed extension tray
Document cover
Flatbed sheet
The background color of the scanned images can be switched between white and black. (page 36)
Flatbed glass
3.1.2 Rear
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USB connector
USB cable
Connect the USB cable to the scanner and the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
Power cord
AC inlet
3.1.2 Rear
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4 Installation
4.1 Required Space Around the Scanner
In order to ensure proper operation, install the unit maintaining the proper distances from surrounding
objects, as shown in the following illustration.
308 mm
(12.1 in.)
450 mm
(17.7 in.)
800 mm
(31.5 in.)
300 mm
(11.8 in.)
500 mm
(20 in.)
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4.2 Moving the Unit
When moving the unit, hold the part shown by the arrow in the following illustration.
Notice
•Do not hold the feed tray when moving the unit.
•Do not move the unit immediately from a cold place to a warm place. It may cause condensation,
which may damage the unit. Using the unit immediately will cause the document scanning to be
imperfect. To avoid this, clean the inside rollers with a dry and soft cloth, leave the unit in a warm
place for 1 or 2 hours, and then use the unit after you make sure that the inside of the unit has dried.
•Do not place the unit in extremely high temperature such as near by heat sources or etc.
4.2 Moving the Unit
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4.3 Installing the Software
Notice
•Make sure to connect the unit to your computer after installing the software. Connecting the unit to
your computer and turning on the unit’s power before installing the software may influence the
software installation. If you connect the unit to your computer and turn on the unit’s power before
installing the software by mistake, install the software after disconnecting the unit from your computer.
•Make sure to log on as an administrator to install the software.
The software on the enclosed Software / Manual CD-ROM can be installed on your computer.
You can select from the 2 installation methods below, depending on your needs.
a. Complete: Install all the drivers, applications, utilities and Operating Manual.
b. Custom: Install only selected items.
Note
•Normally, it is recommended to select [Complete].
1. Check that the unit has been turned OFF.
•If the power is turned on, turn off the unit's power (page 19).
2. Insert the Software / Manual CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive on your computer.
•The setup window will appear.
Note
•If the AutoPlay dialog box is displayed, select [CDRun.exe].
•If the setup window does not appear, double-click [CDRun.exe] in the Software / Manual CD-
ROM.
3. Check the [Read me first] file.
4. Select the desired installation methods from "Software" on the left side of the screen.
•If you selected [Complete], continue to step 6.
If you selected [Custom], continue to step 5.
5. If you selected [Custom] for the installation type in step 4, select the item that you want to install.
Note
•If you select TWAIN or ISIS, Image Capture Plus will also be installed.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen and complete the installation.
•Restart your computer if you are prompted to do so.
4.3 Installing the Software
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4.4 Installing the Unit
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Attach the feed tray ( ) to the unit.
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3. Pull out the feed extension tray in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration below.
4. Plug in the power cord and connect the USB cable.
5. Turn ON the unit's power (page 19).
•If the hardware wizard appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
4.4 Installing the Unit
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4.5 Viewing Operating Manual and Help Installed
You can view the Operating Manual and the software help installed on the computer.
4.5.1 To view the Operating Manual
1. Select [All Programs] [Panasonic] [Scanner Manuals].
2. Select the manual.
•The manual will open.
Note
•In Windows 8, select the [Panasonic Document Scanner] section on the Apps screen.
4.5.2 To view the help
For Image Capture Plus
1. Select [All Programs] [Panasonic] [Image Capture Plus] [Image Capture Plus Help].
For User Utility or Scan Button Setting Tool
1. Select [All Programs] [Panasonic] [Scanner Tools].
2. Select that item’s help.
Note
•In Windows 8, select the [Panasonic Document Scanner] section on the Apps screen.
For TWAIN or ISIS
1. Click the help button on any driver screen.
4.5 Viewing Operating Manual and Help Installed
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5 Operation Panel
1 2 3 54 6
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LED (Red)
Lights when an error occurs.
LED (Green)
Shows the scanner’s status.
Power button ( )
For details, see "6.1.1 Turining ON/OFF the unit's power" (page 19).
Cursor button
Skip button ( )
If you press this button after a double feed is detected and scanning has been paused, the document (or
documents) detected as a double feed will be scanned, and then ejected from the scanner. Scanning will
continue after the document is scanned and ejected.
Start/Stop button ( )
•If you set [Wait Key] for "Manual Feed Mode" in your application software, pushing this button starts
scanning. For details about "Manual Feed Mode", refer to the Image Capture Plus, TWAIN, or ISIS
help.
•During scanning, pushing this button stops scanning.
•If you press this button after a double feed is detected and scanning has been paused, the document
(or documents) detected as a double feed will be ejected from the scanner without being scanned.
Scanning will stop.
7-segment LED
If you are using the scanner with Image Capture Plus, you can perform a push scan using the 7-
segment LED. A registered job number is displayed on the 7-segment LED. Use the cursor button ( )
to select a job.
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5.1 About LED
The status of the scanner is displayed by the LED (Red) ( ) and the LED (Green) ( ), as shown in the
table below:
LED (Red) LED (Green) Status
OFF OFF Power OFF*1
OFF ON Ready mode or Scanning
OFF Blinking (Fast) Warming up
OFF Blinking (Fast, 2 times consecutively) Double Feed Skip mode
OFF Blinking (Fast, 3 times consecutively) Dog-ear detection skip mode
OFF Blinking (Slow) Sleep mode*2 or Cleaning mode
Blinking (Slow) Blinking (Slow) Sleep mode*2 and Notification mode
Blinking (Slow) ON Notification mode
ON OFF Error*3
*1 If the power off feature in sleep mode is enabled, and if no operation is performed for a certain period of time, the scanner will be
turned off automatically. Press the power button ( ) of the scanner to turn it on. You can enable/disable the power off feature, and
change the time until the scanner turns off in User Utility.
*2 If no operation is performed for 15 minutes or longer, the scanner will enter sleep mode automatically to conserve energy. Press
any button (except the power button) on the scanner’s operation panel to return to ready mode. The time until the scanner enters
sleep mode can be changed in User Utility.
*3 For details about the error, check in User Utility.
5.1 About LED
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6 Operation
6.1 Basic Operations
6.1.1 Turining ON/OFF the unit's power
Turning ON the unit's power
1. Press the power button ( ).
•The LED (Green) will flash and then turn on.
Turning OFF the unit's power
1. Press and hold the power button ( ) for 1 second or more to turn the unit off.
6.1.2 Returning from sleep mode
1. Press any button other than the power button ( ) on the operation panel.
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6.1.3 Opening/Closing the ADF door
Opening the ADF door
1. Press the ADF door release ( ), and open the ADF door ( ).
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Closing the ADF door
1. Push both sides of the ADF door down slowly until it clicks into place.
6.1.3 Opening/Closing the ADF door
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