RDM EC9600i series User manual

Your scanner has been designed with embedded software that
eliminates the need to install drivers. Just a simple setup is required
within your payment application.
1. Use either USB or Ethernet cable provided to connect to a
computer or a local network (Ethernet only)
• When connected via Ethernet:
− You can connect scanner directly to a computer or
network. Refer to User Guide section “Connecting the
EC9600i network scanner” for more details.
− To identify the scanner on your network (if required) enter
the Network Device Name as: rd<scannerserialnumber>
For example, rd2501069608020
There is a label on your scanner that includes the following details:
• Scanner model number
• MAC address
• Scanner serial number
• Speed of your scanner
• If scanner is licensed for OCR (optical character recognition)
You can locate the label on the bottom or back of your scanner,
depending on the model.
Understanding light signals
Endorsement
printer cover
Exit pocket
Exit extension
Insertion extension
Insertion hopper
Front cover
Application button
& light signals
Connection ports (AF models):
USB USB hub Power Ethernet switch
Getting your scanner ready
Unpack your scanner
Choose location
Please see “Understanding
light signals” chart
EC9600i® network scanner
Quick start guide
Identifying your scannerConnecting your scanner
Model number
Serial number Scanner speed OCR license
MAC address
The scanner’s status is shown through a single multi-state LED light.
The tables below describe typicals status signals/meaning.
Signals Meaning
Upon power up:
Solid red followed by varying
green/red flashing cycles
The scanner is initializing itself.
Duration is less than one minute after
power up.
Depending on scanner
connection:
Green solid or green flashing
The scanner is ready and idle.
When prompted to scan:
Green flashing
The scanner is waiting for the user to
insert a document into the feeder.
During scanning:
Green and red flashing cycle
The scanner is processing the
documents. Wait for the scanner to
finish.
When scanning:
Red flashing
Error during document processing.
Check your application for instructions,
or contact your application provider.
2. Set up the scanner with your application
• May require some or all of the following, depending on your
application:
− Install a security certificate on your computer (you may
need to have administrator rights to do this)
− Make changes to your browser’s security settings
− Configure or select your scanner model
− Enter your scanner’s serial number into the application
(as pictured in “Identifying your scanner”)
Please refer to your scanning application requirements for complete setup
information.
Connection ports (SF models):
USB Power Ethernet
• Flat surface
• Adequate ventilation
• Protection from elements
• Near electrical outlet
• Away from electromagnetic sources
(e.g. fans, power supplies)
• Insert the round end of the power cord into power port on back
of scanner with flat side facing up, connect to power adapter and
into electrical outlet
• Scanner will initialize itself
Power up your scanner

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Feeding documents
• Place documents into the
insertion hopper (as shown)
without pushing documents
past the check icon
displayed on the side of the
hopper
• Click Scan on your scanning
application to initiate
scanning process
• Click Scan on your scanning
application to initiate
scanning process
• Insert the document into
the insertion hopper (as
shown) until the scanner
pulls the document into the
transport
Single-feed (SF) models Auto-feed (AF) models
Note: You may need to install security certificates or configure your browser’s
security settings. See your scanning application documentation to
confirm you have installed certificates and configured your browser.
You can use the network scanner dashboard to configure,
troubleshoot and test the scanner through the five available pages:
Properties, Conguration, Administration, Scanner Test, Help.
To access the network scanner dashboard:
1. Open a browser (Internet connection required when scanner connected
via Ethernet, but isn’t required when connected via USB)
2. In the URL address bar, enter the scanner dashboard address
(as pictured below):
• https://rd<scannerserialnumber>
For example, https://rd240419608013
(or alternatively with .local extension)
3. Enter the default username and password
• Username: administrator
• Password: rdm123 (factory default)
4. Navigate to the desired dashboard page
Accessing scanner dashboard
• Pull up to remove front cover
• Lift the blue latch on back of scanner and
insert franker cartridge
• Make sure top of metal plate fits into slot in
franker cartridge (as pictured)
• Secure franker cartridge by lowering blue
latch over cartridge
Note: Auto-feed (AF) models include a franker
cartridge
• Press printer cover release button
• Insert paper roll into compartment, with end
of paper rolling from top (as pictured)
• Pull 1” of paper to feed through
compartment
• Close printer cover
• Remove endorsement printer cover
• Pull inkjet latch back and place inkjet
cartridge into holder
• Push down to snap into place (Cartridge needs
to be at an angle so that back is lower than front)
Note: Endorsement inkjet printer cartridge available
separately
Install franker (optional)
Install endorser (auto-feed models only)
Install paper roll (thermal receipt printer models)
Installing optional accessories Preparing documents
In order to reduce the possibility of errors and damage
to the unit, you should:
For more information, please contact your application provider.
Download an electronic copy of this quick start guide, or the full EC9600i user guide at www.rdmcorp.com/support
Adjust the insertion and exit extensions according to document length.
• Smooth all folds and creases in the document
• Remove any paper clips and staples from the document
• Verify that documents are not stuck together
• Ensure that documents are dry
• Ensure documents are all facing the same direction
• Align documents on the bottom and leading edge