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Publication No. TG9953-1

02JUL19
Supersedes TG9953-1
07JUN11

THEORY GUIDE
for the
Kodak i4000 Series Scanners
Service Codes: 9953, 9954
Important
Qualified service personnel must repair this equipment.
PLEASE NOTE The information contained herein is based on the experience and knowledge relating to the
subject matter gained by Kodak Alaris prior to publication. Nothing contained herein shall be
construed as conferring by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under any patent,
trade secret, trademark or any existing copyright, except as specified herein.
Kodak Alaris reserves the right to change this information without notice, and makes no
warranty, express or implied, with respect to this information. Kodak Alaris shall not be liable for
any loss or damage, including consequential or special damages, resulting from any use of this
information, even if loss or damage is caused by negligence or other fault by Kodak Alaris.
This equipment includes parts and assemblies sensitive to damage from electrostatic
discharge. Use caution to prevent damage during all service procedures.

Table of Contents
Description Page

Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Main Subsystems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Sequence of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Document Transport, Monitoring, and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ELEVATOR SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CONVEYOR SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FEEDER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SENSORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Multifeed Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
IMPRINTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Image Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SCAN MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
IMAGE PROCESSING SUBSYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MEMORY IMAGE BUFFER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Auto Color Detection (ACD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Host Computer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
LOGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
BOARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
CONTROLLER BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (ADF) SENSOR S0 4100 BOARD . . . . . . . . . 35
ULTRASONIC DOCUMENT DETECTION SYSTEM (UDDS) SENSOR S1 4200
BOARD and 4300 BOARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL (OCP) 7000 BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
BOARD Configuration Process for the Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Publication History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Section 1: Equipment Description

Features and Functions

The Kodak i4000 SERIES SCANNERS are for use at sites that scan an average of 25,000 - 50,000 sheets a day, 5-
days a week.

Document • automatic DOCUMENT FEEDER

transport • INPUT TRAY holds up to 500 sheets of 20 lb bond paper with 25, 100, 250 and 500 sheet
stop positions.
• 30.48 cm (12 in.) scan width
• can scan documents from 6.35 x 6.35 cm (2.5 x 2.5 in) to
30.48 x 86.36 cm (12 x 34 in.)
• operator can select black or white background for image output
• direct paper transport path
• 3-zone “multiple document feed” error detection
• IMPRINTER prints selected information on the front side of the document
Color and • 150, 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi output
“grayscale” image • automatic color detection
processing
• automatic or “fixed cropping”
• skew detection and correction
• “orthogonal rotation” - rotation of image output in increments of 90 degrees
• automatic rotation
Color and • “binarization” option
“grayscale” • operator can select color correction table to use
image
processing, • “bitonal” and color or “grayscale” image output can occur at the same time
continued
“Bitonal” image • 150, 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi output
processing • automatic, “fixed”, “relative”, or “aggressive cropping”
• automatic or “fixed thresholding” or “iThresholding”
• skew detection and correction
• electronic color dropout
• “dithering”
• “overscan” option
• “orthogonal rotation”
Other • Power saver mode
• “dual-stream” image output:
– “bitonal” and color output
– “bitonal” and “grayscale” output
• Streak removal
• Image edge fill

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Scanning speeds “Grayscale”Res i4200 SCANNER i4600 SCANNER

olution

150 dpi 75 pages/min 90 pages/min

200 dpi 100 pages/min 120 pages/min
300 dpi 75 pages/min 90 pages/min
400 dpi 20 pages/min 20 pages/min
600 dpi 20 pages/min 20 pages/min
Scanning speeds “Color/ i4200 SCANNER i4600 SCANNER
for “Portrait” grayscale”
documents resolution
150 dpi 75 pages/min 90 pages/min
200 dpi 75 pages/min 90 pages/min
300 dpi 75 pages/min 90 pages/min
400 dpi 10 pages/min 10 pages/min
600 dpi 10 pages/min 10 pages/min
“Compression” • color and “grayscale” images - JPEG or none
formats • “bitonal” images - G4 or none
Host • TWAIN
computer • ISIS
DRIVERS
Compatible host • Windows XP - HOME and PROFESSIONAL with SP2 and higher
computer • Windows XP PROFESSIONAL x64 Edition with SP2 and higher
operating systems
• Windows VISTA with SP1 and higher
• Windows VISTA x64 Edition with any issued service pack
Hardware USB 2.0 is recommended
interface
Optional • ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT PAPER FEEDER
accessories • WHITE BACKGROUND ACCESSORY
• IMPRINTER - front side

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Main Subsystems

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Subsystem Description See:

Document • detects a document in the INPUT TRAY and lifts the ELEVATOR Document Transport,
Transport, to the “feed” position Monitoring, and Control
Monitoring, and • automatically feeds documents through the CONVEYOR
Control SYSTEM
• detects the leading and trailing edge of a document
• detects if more than one document enters the CONVEYOR
SYSTEM at the same time
• before scanning, prints a line of letters or numbers on the front
side of a document if the operator selected this option
• controls the MOTORS in the SCANNER
OPERATOR • has INDICATOR LIGHTS that indicate the operation status of OPERATOR CONTROL
CONTROL the SCANNER PANEL
PANEL • provides a sound to indicate given conditions of the SCANNER
• provides SWITCHES to start and stop the SCANNER
Image • illuminates a document for scanning and receives image data Image Processing
Processing • uses SCAN MODULES to change the light reflected from the
document to analog signals that indicate the pixels and change
the analog signals to digital signals
• during calibration, receives pixel data from the SCAN
MODULES and adjusts for differences in analog values for
pixels
• provides “deskewing”, border removal, and color and
“grayscale” processing
• “Automatic Color Detection” (ACD) processing
• compresses and stores the image for transfer to the host
computer
Power • uses an internal AC-DC POWER SUPPLY to provide power to Power Distribution
Distribution the SCANNER
• includes the low power SYSTEM that allows the SCANNER to
use less power
• includes the INTERLOCK SWITCH to
de-energize the LEDs and MOTORS when electrical
components are exposed

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Section 2: Sequence of Operation

1. The operator places one or more documents to be scanned in the INPUT TRAY and uses the Scan Validation
Tool (SVT) or customer application software to start scanning.
2. The FEED MOTOR and TRANSPORT MOTOR start the CONVEYOR SYSTEM. The LEDs illuminate.
3. The PAPER PRESENT SENSOR detects paper in the INPUT TRAY. The ELEVATOR lifts up until the STACK
UP SENSOR is detected.
4. The AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (ADF) SENSOR S0 operates with the UDDS SENSOR S1 to engage
the FEEDER CLUTCH and provide the correct timing for feeding each document.
5. The FEEDER CLUTCH starts the FEED ROLLERS that move documents through the CONVEYOR SYSTEM.
The TAKE-AWAY ROLLERS pull the document into the SCANNER and the APERTURE ROLLERS continue to
move the document through the SCANNER into the OUTPUT TRAY.
6. When the document moves through the CONVEYOR SYSTEM, the document moves across the IMAGING
GUIDES. LEDs illuminate the document and the light reflects from the document onto a CHARGE COUPLED
DEVICE (CCD) ARRAY in the SCAN MODULE.
7. The SCAN MODULES capture the document image in color and “grayscale” data. The SCAN MODULES change
the light reflected from the document to analog electrical signals and then to digital data.
8. The SCAN MODULES send the digital color and “grayscale” data to the image processing components of the
CONTROLLER BOARD.
9. The image processing subsystems of the CONTROLLER BOARD remove any artifacts in the image data,
process the color and “grayscale” data, changes “grayscale” to “bitonal” and compresses the image data.
10. The IMAGE BUFFER sends the images to the host computer through the
USB INTERFACE.

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Section 3: Document Transport, Monitoring, and Control

Overview

OUTPUT TRAY

FEEDER SYSTEM

ELEVATOR NORMAL FORCE

SYSTEM ROLLERS

Illumination
STACK
UP APERTURE
SENSOR ROLLERS
IMPRINTER LED’S
FEED
ADF UDDS
MODULE
SENSOR
INPUT TRAY

PAPER
PAPER
PRESENT TAKE AWAY
PATH
SENSOR ROLLERS DIVERTER
ELEVATOR FEEDER MOTOR
DOWN SENSOR BACKUP STRIP TRANSPORT
B185_9000HC
SEPARATION ROLLERS IMAGING GUIDES MOTOR

The Document Transport, Monitoring, and Control Subsystem moves documents through the SCANNER and
monitors the process. This Subsystem includes the following components:
• ELEVATOR SYSTEM
• CONVEYOR SYSTEM
• FEEDER SYSTEM
• SENSORS
• IMPRINTER
• Illumination

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ELEVATOR SYSTEM

The ELEVATOR SYSTEM keeps one more documents in the INPUT TRAY at the correct position to automatically
feed the documents for scanning. The ELEVATOR SYSTEM includes the following components.

Component Description
INPUT TRAY Holds up to 500 sheets of 20 lb paper for scanning. The operator can scan one
document at a time or set the SCANNER to automatically scan a number of
documents. The INPUT TRAY has SIDE GUIDES that move to adjust for the size of
documents to be scanned.
PAPER PRESENT Detects when one or more documents are inserted in the INPUT TRAY.
SENSOR
ELEVATOR DOWN Detects when the INPUT TRAY is in the down position.
SENSOR
STACK UP Detects when the INPUT TRAY is in the up position. In the up
SENSOR position, the FEED ROLLERS feed the top document in the INPUT TRAY into the
CONVEYOR SYSTEM.

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Component Description
ELEVATOR MOTOR ROTATES the PINION GEAR to move the INPUT TRAY up or down.
The ELEVATOR MOTOR is a STEPPER MOTOR and is connected to the ELEVATOR
BOARD. The CONTROLLER BOARD controls the actions of the ELEVATOR BOARD
and the ELEVATOR MOTOR including:
• speed of the MOTOR
• torque of the MOTOR
• direction of the MOTOR, causing the INPUT TRAY to move either up or down
• start and stop
• maximum allowed count
• current position count
When the ELEVATOR MOTOR is running, it operates until the
CONTROL FPGA detects a signal from the STACK UP SENSOR or ELEVATOR
DOWN SENSOR. The CONTROL FPGA counts the steps of the MOTOR and stops
the MOTOR if a maximum number of steps is exceeded.
The 25 sheet position is determined by the STACK UP SENSOR.The 100 and 250
sheet ELEVATOR positions are determined by counting MOTOR ENCODER pulses.
PINION GEAR/ GEAR The PINION GEAR moves up and down the INPUT TRAY.
SEGMENT

Sequence of operation:
1. The operator inserts one or more documents into the INPUT TRAY.
2. The PAPER PRESENT SENSOR receives reflected light and sends a low voltage signal to the SENSOR
CIRCUIT on the ELEVATOR BOARD.
3. When feeding documents automatically, the FEED MODULE moves down until it blocks the STACK UP
SENSOR.
4. The STACK UP SENSOR sends a signal to the CONTROLLER BOARD.
5. The ELEVATOR BOARD energizes the ELEVATOR MOTOR.
6. The ELEVATOR MOTOR rotates the PINION GEAR. The PINION GEAR moves the INPUT TRAY up until the
top document remains in the feed position.
7. The FEED MODULE moves the documents one at a time into the SCANNER for scanning.
8. When no more documents are in the INPUT TRAY, the PAPER PRESENT SENSOR is no longer blocked and
sends a signal to the ELEVATOR BOARD which sends the signal to the CONTROLLER BOARD.
9. The ELEVATOR MOTOR rotates the PINION GEAR driving the INPUT TRAY down.
10. When the INPUT TRAY moves to the down position, a FLAG blocks light from the ELEVATOR DOWN SENSOR
and sends a logic high signal to the CONTROLLER BOARD.

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The following table indicates the status of the SENSORS during the operation of the ELEVATOR SYSTEM.

PAPER PRESET ELEVATOR DOWN STACK UP

Status SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR
• INPUT TRAY is in the bottom position not covered blocked blocked
• no paper in the INPUT TRAY
• INPUT TRAY is in the bottom position covered blocked blocked
• paper is in the INPUT TRAY
• START BUTTON is pressed
• INPUT TRAY is between the bottom and top covered not blocked blocked
positions
• paper is in the INPUT TRAY
• INPUT TRAY is in the top position covered not blocked not blocked
• paper is in the INPUT TRAY
• the paper in the INPUT TRAY causes the
FEED MODULE to move up, which actuates
the STACK UP SENSOR
• INPUT TRAY is in any position except the not covered not blocked N/A
bottom position
• the last sheet of paper is removed from the
INPUT TRAY

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CONVEYOR SYSTEM

OUTPUT TRAY

FEEDER SYSTEM

ELEVATOR NORMAL FORCE

SYSTEM ROLLERS

Illumination
STACK
UP APERTURE
SENSOR ROLLERS
IMPRINTER LED’S
FEED
ADF UDDS
MODULE
SENSOR
INPUT TRAY

PAPER
PAPER
PRESENT TAKE AWAY
PATH
SENSOR ROLLERS DIVERTER
ELEVATOR FEEDER MOTOR
DOWN SENSOR BACKUP STRIP TRANSPORT
B185_9000HC
SEPARATION ROLLERS IMAGING GUIDES MOTOR

The CONVEYOR SYSTEM moves documents through the SCANNER.

Component Description
INPUT TRAY The INPUT TRAY:
• holds the paper documents to be scanned
• holds up to 500 sheets of 20 lb bond paper
• can be adjusted for variations in the size of documents to be scanned
The operator can scan one document at a time or set the SCANNER to automatically scan
up to 500 documents.
OUTPUT TRAY The OUTPUT TRAY holds the documents that were scanned. The OUTPUT TRAY can be
adjusted for variations in the size and weight of paper. The operator must remove the
OUTPUT TRAY to have access to the IMPRINTER.
UPPER Includes:
TRANSPORT AY • NORMAL FORCE ROLLERS - press the documents onto the TAKE AWAY and
APERATURE ROLLERS in the LOWER TRANSPORT AY to provide the friction
necessary to move the documents through the CONVEYOR SYSTEM
• IMAGING GUIDE - transparent COVER that keeps dust particles outside of the SCAN
MODULE and allows the reflected image to enter the SCAN MODULE
PAPER DIVERTER • The PAPER DIVERTER:
– allows a document to exit from the back of the SCANNER
– is enabled by pressing a LEVER located on the back of the SCANNER
– must be manually disabled to have the documents exit the SCANNER to the
OUTPUT TRAY

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Component Description
LOWER Includes:
TRANSPORT AY • SEPARATION ROLLERS - hold the bottom document in position and allow only the top
document in the INPUT TRAY to enter the CONVEYOR SYSTEM
• TAKE AWAY ROLLERS - move faster than the FEED ROLLERS to keep the documents
under tension
• APERTURE ROLLERS - keep the documents flat and moving at a continual speed
across the IMAGING GUIDE
• IMAGING GUIDE - transparent COVER that keeps dust particles outside of the SCAN
MODULE and allows the reflected image to enter the SCAN MODULE
• DUST SHIELD - keeps the dust that can fall on the CAMERA MIRRORS at a minimum
• BACKGROUND GUIDE - allows a user to install a black and white background
FEED MODULE Includes 4 FEED ROLLERS that move the document from the INPUT TRAY into the TAKE
AWAY ROLLERS. The FEED ROLLERS are controlled by a FEEDER CLUTCH.
MOTORS Control the operation and speed of the ROLLERS of the LOWER TRANSPORT AY and the
FEED ROLLERS.
Includes:
• TRANSPORT MOTOR - controls the operation and speed of the ROLLERS of the
LOWER TRANSPORT AY
• FEEDER MOTOR - drives the GEAR and BELTS that rotate the FEED ROLLERS and
drives the TAKE AWAY ROLLERS to pull documents into the SCANNER
The MOTORS are “micro step” BIPOLAR STEPPER MOTORS. Each MOTOR has a
DRIVER that controls the power the MOTOR receives.

The MOTORS receive power from the 24 V DC circuits that have an INTERLOCK
SWITCH. If the INTERLOCK SWITCH is open or if the SCANNER is in the “power saving”
mode, the MOTOR DRIVERS do not receive power.

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Component Description
MOTORS, The CONTROLLER BOARD and the PDMD BOARD use operation data from the
continued SCANNER to control the operation of the MOTORS:
• energizing and de-energizing
• “ramp-up” speed
• running speed
• torque
The CONTROLLER BOARD sends commands to the
MOTORS through the PDMD BOARD that increase the power to the MOTORS.

Both MOTORS have a feedback circuit that determines if:

• the control circuit is operating
• the MOTOR is connected
During system “self-tests”, current is applied to each MOTOR, one at a time, and tests the
each feedback circuit for correct operation. If an error occurs during this test, the error is
recorded in a log and the SCANNER does not operate. The MOTORS do not run during
this test.

Note
Both MOTORS have DRIVERS with internal “thermal” protection circuits that can cause the
MOTOR to stop immediately. For example, if a mechanical bind or electrical short circuit
occurs in the drive system, the DRIVER can run hot and stop operation of the SCANNER.
• TRANSPORT and FEEDER MOTORS are energized during:
– normal scanning
– calibration - image, UDDS SENSOR S1, and mechanical
– diagnostics for the TRANSPORT MOTOR
– “count-only” mode
– diagnostics for the PRINTER
• TRANSPORT and FEEDER MOTORS are de-energized if:
– no documents are in the INPUT TRAY
– the operator stops scanning operations
– paper jam
– the operator disabled the “count-only” mode or diagnostics for the TRANSPORT
MOTOR or PRINTER
– INTERLOCK SWITCH is open
– more than one document is detected in the CONVEYOR SYSTEM, if the system is
set to stop operation when this condition occurs
– SCANNER has run time errors

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FEEDER SYSTEM

OUTPUT TRAY

Update FEEDER
FEED MODULE CLUTCH
FEEDER SYSTEM
CONTROL ADF
MICRO- MACHINE SEPARATION SENSOR SO
ELEVATOR
PROCESSOR CONTROL PAD NORMAL FORCE
SYSTEM FPGA ROLLERS

Illumination
STACK
UP APERTURE
CPU BOARD MACHINE CONTROL ROLLERS
SENSOR
BOARD LED’S
FEED IMPRINTER
ADF SEPARATING
MODULE UDDS ROLLERS TAKE AWAY
SENSOR
ROLLERS
INPUT TRAY FEEDER
B146_9005BCA
B146_9005BC MOTOR

PAPER
PAPER
PRESENT TAKE AWAY
PATH
SENSOR ROLLERS DIVERTER
ELEVATOR FEEDER MOTOR
DOWN SENSOR BACKUP STRIP TRANSPORT
B185_9000HC
SEPARATION ROLLERS IMAGING GUIDES MOTOR

The FEEDER SYSTEM feeds documents one at a time from the INPUT TRAY into the ROLLERS of the LOWER
TRANSPORT AY.

Component Description
FEED MODULE The FEED MODULE includes 4 FEED ROLLERS that move the
document from the INPUT TRAY into the ROLLERS of the LOWER TRANSPORT AY.
FEEDER CLUTCH The FEEDER CLUTCH engages a GEAR that allows the FEEDER MOTOR to drive
the 4 FEED ROLLERS of the FEED MODULE.

The FEEDER CLUTCH is:

• engaged
– during scanning
– during calibrations
– when diagnostics are running
• disengaged
– after the leading edge of a document is detected by the AUTOMATIC
DOCUMENT FEED (ADF) SENSOR S0
– if the operator stops the SCANNER
AUTOMATIC The ADF SENSOR S0 provides information necessary for feeding each document at
DOCUMENT FEED the correct time. The SENSOR is blocked when the leading edge of the document
(ADF) SENSOR S0 moves between the
EMITTER and DETECTOR of the SENSOR. When the SENSOR is blocked, the
FEEDER CLUTCH stops operating.

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Component Description
SEPARATION PAD The SEPARATION PAD has a rubber surface to keep the documents separate and
allow only one document at a time to move into the FEED ROLLERS.
SEPARATION 2 SEPARATION ROLLERS hold the bottom documents in position and allow only one
ROLLERS document to enter the FEED ROLLERS.

SENSORS
Overview

OUTPUT TRAY

FEEDER SYSTEM

ELEVATOR NORMAL FORCE

SYSTEM ROLLERS

Illumination
STACK
UP APERTURE
SENSOR ROLLERS
IMPRINTER LED’S
FEED
ADF UDDS
MODULE
SENSOR
INPUT TRAY

PAPER
PAPER
PRESENT TAKE AWAY
PATH
SENSOR ROLLERS DIVERTER
ELEVATOR FEEDER MOTOR
DOWN SENSOR BACKUP STRIP TRANSPORT
B185_9000HC
SEPARATION ROLLERS IMAGING GUIDES MOTOR

The SENSORS detect if a document is in the INPUT TRAY or CONVEYOR SYSTEM. The SENSORS provide this
information to the CONTROLLER BOARD which controls the actions of the ELEVATOR SYSTEM and the FEEDER
SYSTEM. The UDDS SENSOR S1 also provides timing information necessary for scanning to the IMAGING
SYSTEM.
The SENSORS include:
• HOME SENSOR
• PAPER PRESENT SENSOR
• STACK UP SENSOR

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PAPER PRESENT SENSOR

The PAPER PRESENT SENSOR is a “reflective” infrared SENSOR that is located in the INPUT TRAY. The PAPER
PRESENT SENSOR detects if documents are in the INPUT TRAY.
When one or more documents are inserted in the INPUT TRAY, the PAPER PRESENT SENSOR receives reflected
light and provides a low voltage signal to the ELEVATOR BOARD which sends a signal to the CONTROLLER
BOARD on the CPU 1000 BOARD indicating that documents are in the INPUT TRAY. The CONTROLLER BOARD
then starts the operation of the FEED MODULE.

ELEVATOR DOWN SENSOR

The HOME SENSOR is a “slotted” infrared SENSOR that is located on the bottom right side of the INPUT TRAY.
The HOME SENSOR detects when the INPUT TRAY is in the down position.
When the INPUT TRAY is in the down position, a FLAG blocks light from the DETECTOR and provides a logic high
signal to the ELEVATOR BOARD. The SENSOR CIRCUIT sends a signal to the ELEVATOR BOARD to stop the
ELEVATOR MOTOR and provide the CONTROLLER BOARD with the information about the down position of the
INPUT TRAY.

STACK UP SENSOR
The STACK UP SENSOR is a “slotted” infrared SENSOR that is located immediately above the FEED MODULE.
The STACK UP SENSOR detects when the INPUT TRAY is in the up position.
When the INPUT TRAY is in the up position, the top document in the INPUT TRAY rotates the FEED ROLLERS and
a FLAG moves to allow light to reach the DETECTOR. The DETECTOR provides a logic high signal to the
CONTROLLER BOARD. The SENSOR CIRCUIT sends a signal to the CONTROL FPGA to stop the ELEVATOR
MOTOR from driving the INPUT TRAY up.
When documents are feeding into the SCANNER, the FEED MODULE rotates down until it blocks the STACK UP
SENSOR. The DETECTOR of the STACK UP SENSOR provides a logic high signal to the CONTROLLER BOARD.
The SENSOR CIRCUIT sends a signal to the CONTROL FPGA to drive the ELEVATOR MOTOR. The ELEVATOR
MOTOR moves the INPUT TRAY up to keep the top document in the feed position.

AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (ADF) SENSOR - S0

The ADF SENSOR S0 provides information on the position of the document in the CONVEYOR SYSTEM. The
SENSOR is blocked when the leading edge of the document moves between the EMITTER and DETECTOR of the
SENSOR. When the SENSOR is blocked by a document, the FEEDER CLUTCH stops operating. Information from
the ADF SENSOR S0 is also used to determine if a paper jam has occurred.
The ADF SENSOR S0 is the 4100 BOARD. This BOARD has an infrared EMITTER and DETECTOR and is located
on the UPPER TRANSPORT AY. The EMITTER sends light to a REFLECTOR on the LOWER TRANSPORT AY.
When no document is in the CONVEYOR SYSTEM, the REFLECTOR reflects light to the DETECTOR.
The REFLECTOR provides 1.27 cm (0.5 in.) of sensitive area to determine if a document is under the SENSOR. This
length allows the SENSOR to determine that a document is under the SENSOR if the document has a hole.
The SENSOR uses a “W-shaped” light pattern to detect documents.
• The EMITTER sends light to the REFLECTOR at an angle.
• The light returns from the REFLECTOR on the LOWER TRANSPORT AY to another REFLECTOR on the 4100
BOARD.
• The REFLECTOR on the 4100 BOARD reflects the light back to the REFLECTOR on the LOWER TRANSPORT
AY.
• The REFLECTOR on the LOWER TRANSPORT AY reflects the light to the DETECTOR.
Information about the status of the SENSOR is sent to the CONTROLLER BOARD. This information is used to control
the actions of the FEEDER CLUTCH.
The ADF S0 SENSOR uses “automatic gain control” circuits on the CONTROLLER BOARD to provide dust
resistance for the SENSOR.

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ULTRASONIC DOCUMENT DETECTION SYSTEM (UDDS) SENSOR - S1

The UDDS SENSOR S1 detects if one or more documents move into the SCANNER at the same time. The UDDS
also provides information that is necessary for timing scanning operations.
The UDDS SENSOR S1 uses ULTRASONIC TRANSCEIVERS to measure the “amplitude” and phase of electrical
signals. The “amplitude” of a “wave” is the distance from the X-axis, and the phase of a wave is the distance from the
Y-axis.
The UDDS SENSOR S1 has 2 BOARDS:
• ULTRASONIC EMITTERS 4300 BOARD - has 3 TRANSMITTERS that operate similar to a SPEAKER, located
on the LOWER TRANSPORT AY
• ULTRASONIC DETECTORS 4200 BOARD - has 3 RECEIVERS that operate similar to a MICROPHONE,
located on the UPPER TRANSPORT AY
Each of the TRANSMITTERS is aligned with a RECEIVER. The center SENSOR PAIR is
5.72 cm (2.25 in.) from the other SENSOR PAIRS. The SENSOR PAIRS are located in the center of the paper path
and are 5.08 cm (2 in.) from the INNER FEED ROLLERS.
The TRANSMITTERS change a 40 kHz signal to an “ultrasonic sound wave”.
• If no document is between the TRANSMITTERS and RECEIVERS, the “amplitude” and phase of the received
signal are the same as the values set during calibration.
• When one paper document blocks the sound wave between the TRANSMITTERS and RECEIVERS, the “sound
wave” changes. One phase shift and a reduction in the “amplitude” occurs.
• If 2 documents block the sound wave, the space between the sheets causes 2 separate phase shifts and
increased reduction in “amplitude”.
• If 3 or more documents block the sound wave, the “amplitude” is at a minimum.
The RECEIVERS detect the sound wave from the TRANSMITTERS, change the sound wave to an electrical signal,
and send the signal to the control circuits. The control circuits break the electrical signal into the following signals,
determined by the signal “amplitude” and phase shift:
• 1-page DC
• 2-page DC
• DC signals for the number of pages detected between the TRANSMITTERS and RECEIVERS - used when more
than 2 pages are detected.
• sample
For each of the 3 - left, center and right SENSORS that were enabled by the DRIVER, TWAIN or ISIS, the
MICROCONTROLLER on the CONTROLLER BOARD compares the differences in “amplitude” in the 1-page DC
signal with the 2-page DC signal. This information is used to determine if one or more documents are under the
UDDS SENSOR S1.
Calibration of the UDDS SENSOR S1 is necessary to provide the correct gain values for the EMITTER and
DETECTOR CIRCUITS. The operator uses the “Ultrasonics” option of the SVT software to do the calibration. The
operator must also insert a sheet of bond paper into the INPUT TRAY with the narrow side of the paper entering the
FEED ROLLERS. The paper must be a minimum of 8.5 x 11 in. or A4 size.

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Multifeed Detection
“Multifeed” detection is not active for the first 3.81 cm (1.50 in.) and the last 1.27 cm (0.50 in.) of the document. If you
feed a 10.16 cm (4.00 in.) document, the opportunity for “multifeed” detect is only 5.08 cm (2.0 in.).
There are approximately 60 samples taken per inch. A “multifeed” will be initiated under these conditions:
• 20 consecutive samples
• 34% of all samples within a 60-sample opportunity across all 3 zones, or 79% for any individual zone
The approximate “mapping” of phase shift percentage to initiate a “multifeed” is:
• Low = 135 degrees
• Medium = 90 degrees
• High = 72 degrees
Using low sensitivity with onion skin paper, a “multifeed” might not be detected when there is a complete phase wrap
(360 degrees). It is recommended to use a high sensitivity with very thin paper.
“Amplitude”, in addition to phase, is used to try and detect “multifeeds”. If the voltage is less than 0.5 V, a “multifeed”
will be initiated.

Note
The performance of “multifeed” detection is diminished when the true sampling area is small - less than 3.81 cm (1.50
in). With 5.08 cm (2.0 in. (3.81 cm (1.50 in.) + 1.27 cm (0.50 in.)) of every document not used for “multifeed” sampling
this results in a recommended document length of a minimum of 8.89 cm (3.5 in.) for the highest “multifeed” detection
performance.

IMPRINTER
The SCANNER has an IMPRINTER that can print a line of letters or numbers on the front side of the scanned
document.
The operator can use the SVT application to:
• enable or disable the IMPRINTER
• determine the information to print on the document
• set up and test the IMPRINTER
Sequence of operation:
1. The host computer sends the information to be printed to the CONTROL MICROPROCESSOR on the
CONTROLLER BOARD.
2. The CONTROL MICROPROCESSOR makes a bit map matrix pattern in memory for the font and the message
to print.
3. When the document is in position for printing, the CONTROLLER BOARD starts high-speed transfer of the dot
matrix information to the PRINT HEAD.
4. The PRINT HEAD prints the information on the document with an INK JET PRINTER CARTRIDGE.

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Illumination
Overview
The Illumination system includes LED ARRAYS and the PDMD BOARD.

LEDs
The LED ARRAYS have 2 status conditions:

Status of LEDs Conditions that determine the status of the LEDs

Illuminated • in a short time after the SCANNER is energized
• when paper is in the ELEVATOR TRAY
• during calibration
• during diagnostics
• during scanning
Not • no action has occurred in the SCANNER for 5 minutes - LED mode
illuminated • INTERLOCK SWITCH is open
• SCANNER is de-energized

COOLING FANS
COOLING FANS cool the following components during operation of the SCANNER:
• POWER SUPPLY
• FEEDER MOTOR
• CONTROLLER BOARD
• SCAN MODULE
• POWER DISTRIBUTION MOTOR DRIVE (PDMD) BOARD

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Section 4: OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL

Overview
The OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL allows the
operator to start and stop the operation of the
SCANNER.

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Section 5: Image Processing

Overview
Image processing in the SCANNER includes the CONTROLLER BOARD.

Note
All image processing occurs in the SCANNER. The operator uses the SVT software or the customer application to
select the image processing features that the SCANNER executes.
Sequence of operation:
1. The SCAN MODULES capture the document image in color and “grayscale”. The SCAN MODULES change the
light reflected from the document to analog electrical signals and then to digital data.
2. The SCAN MODULES send the digital color and “grayscale” data to the CONTROLLER BOARD.
3. The IMAGE PROCESSING SUBSYSTEMS remove any artifacts in the image data, do color and “bitonal”
processing, “Auto Color Detection” processing, and compress the image data.
4. The host computer provides the following types of images from the compressed image data:
• color
• “grayscale”
• “bitonal”
5. The host computer processes the image using the options indicated by the operator.

Note
The operator uses SVT or the customer application to:
• determine the directory to store the image files on the host computer after processing
• select the image processing features

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SCAN MODULES

UPPER SCAN MODULE

UPPER SCAN MODULE

8000 BOARD
IPB 2000 BOARD
CONFIG. INTERFACE
CONTROLLER
CONTROL CCD CONTROL BOARD
EPLD FPGA Digital Scan Data

Analog Scan Data Image

Processing

LENS
CHARGE COUPLED
MIRROR DEVICE (CCD) ARRAY

MIRROR

MIRROR MIRROR

LED LED

DOCUMENT

LOWER SCAN MODULE

Same as UPPER SCAN MODULE

B185_9001DC

The SCAN MODULES:

• illuminate the document
• receive the light image
• change the light image to analog data
• change the analog data to digital data
• send the digital data to the FRONT END PROCESSING SUBSYSTEM on the CONTROLLER BOARD
The UPPER SCAN MODULE scans the top of the document and the LOWER SCAN MODULE scans the bottom of
the document. The LOWER SCAN MODULE scans the bottom of the document before the UPPER SCAN MODULE
scans the top of the document. The scan timing of the UPPER SCAN MODULE determines the scan timing for the
LOWER SCAN MODULE.

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Each SCAN MODULE includes the following components.

Component Description
LEDs 2 LED ARRAYS illuminate the document when it moves through the
CONVEYOR SYSTEM.
MIRRORS 4 MIRRORS receive the light image and route it to the LENS.
LENS The LENS provides focus of the light image onto the CHARGE COUPLED
DEVICE (CCD) ARRAY.
CHARGE COUPLED The CCD ARRAY includes 3 IMAGE SENSORS that receive the light from the
DEVICE (CCD) ARRAY LENS in 3 parallel data channels. The 3 color channels of 7500 pixels each -
red, green, and blue - use color “masks” on the IMAGE SENSORS. The odd
and even gray channels use a neutral “mask”. These channels provide 2 times
the “grayscale” resolution of the color channels.

UPPER SCAN MODULE
BOARD and LOWER SCAN
MODULE BOARD
The CCD ARRAY provides to the UPPER SCAN MODULE 8000 BOARD or
LOWER SCAN MODULE 9000 BOARD the following analog output for each
line scanned.
• 1 row of 7680 active red elements
• 1 row of 7680 active green elements
• 1 row of 7680 active blue elements
Each BOARD includes:
• 5 A/D CONVERTERS - Each of the 3 IMAGE SENSORS on the CCD
ARRAY connects to an A/D CONVERTER that changes the analog data to
digital data and provides the digital data to the CCD CONTROL FPGA.
• CCD CONTROL FPGA - Receives program data from the CONTROLLER
BOARD when the SCANNER is fully energized or is in the power save mode.
Provides the following functions:
– automatically starts CCD scanning operations and provides all CLOCKS
and pixel data control
– sets given gain values for each CCD
A/D CONVERTER
– provides synchronous timing of the UPPER and LOWER SCAN
MODULES. The scan timing of the UPPER SCAN MODULE determines
the scan timing of the LOWER SCAN MODULE.
– provides a digital test pattern for use in image diagnostics that does not
use the CCD or data from the A/D CONVERTER
• CONTROLLER BOARD INTERFACE:
– sends and receives read/write commands that provide control and status
of operations in the SCAN MODULE
– receives transmission of digital image data from the SCAN MODULE to
the FRONT END PROCESSING SUBSYSTEM of the CONTROLLER
BOARD
Includes:
• CONFIGURATION CONTROL EPLD - When the SCANNER starts, the
CONTROLLER BOARD sends a signal to the CONFIGURATION
CONTROL EPLD to download program data to the CCD CONTROL FPGA.
After loading the software, the CONFIGURATION CONTROL EPLD no
longer operates.

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IMAGE PROCESSING SUBSYSTEMS

The CONTROLLER BOARD receives the digital pixel data from the SCAN MODULES. The CONTROLLER BOARD
removes artifacts in the images and provides formatted data to the IMAGE BUFFER on the CONTROLLER BOARD.

MEMORY IMAGE BUFFER

The MEMORY IMAGE BUFFER on the CONTROLLER BOARD stores the digital images before the images are sent
to the host computer. The MEMORY IMAGE BUFFER allows the image processing on the SCANNER and the host
computer to occur at rates that are not the same. The SCANNER can store images in the MEMORY IMAGE BUFFER
if the host computer is not ready for the images. The host computer can retrieve the digital images from the MEMORY
IMAGE BUFFER when host computer is ready for the images.

Component Description
IMAGE BUFFER When the SCANNER energizes, the CONTROL MICROPROCESSOR provides
CONTROL FPGA program data to the IMAGE BUFFER CONTROL FPGA. The IMAGE BUFFER
CONTROL FPGA controls the operation of the MEMORY IMAGE BUFFER.
MEMORY IMAGE BUFFER The MIB receives and stores compressed images from the IMAGE PROCESSING
(MIB) SUBSYSTEMS on the CONTROLLER BOARD.

Auto Color Detection (ACD)

ACD enables the SCANNER to determine if the document being scanned should be scanned as a color image or as
a black and white image.
ACD can be used:
• to eliminate the use of the Color Patch document
• with black or white backgrounds
• in combination with “Electronic Color Dropout” (ECDO) to make “color dropped bitonal” images
• to scan color documents as “grayscale” rather than color
ACD cannot be used:
• with “dual stream” output. For both color and “bitonal” output, there is no need for ACD.
• to switch between color and “grayscale”. The 2 choices are “bitonal” and color, or “bitonal” and “grayscale”.
• with Color Patch at the same time. The Color Patch document can be used separately.
The quality of the scanned image impacts the effectiveness of the ACD feature. A streaked image might cause an
undesired color image to be produced.
ACD control processing is configured through the ISIS and TWAIN DRIVERS. A new control group has been added
to the “Imaging” tab. ACD is disabled, or “none” by default. ACD is enabled using 4 different settings from the “Color
Content” drop-down box. Low, Medium, and High settings are preset levels for “Color Amount” and “Color Threshold”.
For preset choices, the “Color Threshold” is 20, and the “Color Amount” settings are:
• Low = 9
• Medium = 47
• High = 116
Low - For documents that have a requirement of only a small amount of color to be stored as color or “grayscale”
images. Use for capturing documents that are mostly black text with small logos, or contain small amounts of
highlighted text or small colorful photos.
Medium - For documents that have a requirement of more color, as compared to the Low setting, before they are
stored as color or “grayscale” images. Use for ignoring low color documents, those that are mostly black text with a
colorful logo, or contain small amounts of highlighted text.
High - For documents that have a requirement of more color, as compared to the Medium setting. Use for
distinguishing documents that contain medium to large size colorful photos from plain black text. Photos with neutral
colors might require adjustments to the “Color Threshold” or “Color Amount” values in order to be captured correctly.

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The “Color Amount” which has a range of 1-200 is the amount of color that is necessary to be present in a document
before stored as either a color or “grayscale” image.
The “Color Threshold” has a range of 0 -100. The color threshold or intensity - light blue vs. dark blue, at which a
given color will be included in the “Color Amount” calculation. A higher value indicates that a more intense color is a
requirement.
The “Learn” feature of ACD will calculate the correct settings for any document set. The “Color Amount” value
returned by the “Learn” function is Resolution, dpi, and Rotation independent. All ACD processing is done before the
color table values or any image processing is done to the image data. The color tables do not affect ACD processing.
It is important to set the “Color Threshold” value before initiating the “Learn” process scanning. The “Color Threshold”
is not learned during the “Learn” processing. The value for “Color Threshold”, colorfulness of a pixel to be counted
as a color pixel, is used during the “Learn” process.
The “Learn” feature must be run for each side that needs to have custom settings. If necessary to run with custom
ACD settings on both the front and back, the “Learn” process needs to be run 2 times.
A document with photos and a large quantity of vivid colors returns higher “Color Amounts” than documents with less
color content or more muted colors. “Color Amount” is a “unitless” factor that is used to signify how much of the page
is color. The “Color Amount” is not a percentage of the scanned page with color pixels. When a document is scanned,
the area in square inches of a side of the document that is color is calculated. A scanned pixel is only counted as
“color” if more “colorful” than indicated by the “Color Threshold”. All of the pixels that are “colorful” enough are then
counted up and converted to an area of square inches which is the “Color Amount” for that document side.
The increments of values have 3 different ranges. The ranges were developed so there could be very fine control for
picking small amounts of color out of a document while still allowing the flexibility for choosing between larger
amounts of color.
• Range 1 to 100: each one increment is equal to 0.1 in.2 of color on the document to give a very fine granularity
up to 10 in.2 of colorful pixels.
• Range 100 to 150: each one increment is equal to 0.3 in.2 of color on the document to give a medium granularity
from 10 to 25 in.2 of colorful pixels.
• Range 150 to 200: each one increment is equal to 1.9 in.2 of color on the document to give a coarse granularity
from 25 to 120 in.2 of colorful pixels.

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Slope of Color Amount Value Range

140

Square Inches of Colorful Pixels on the Document 120

8x10 Photo
100

80

60

3x5 Photo
40
1x2 Photo

1x1 Logo
20

0 101

111

121

131

141

151

161

171

181

191
21

41
31

51

61

71

81

91
11
1

B146_9041HC
Color Amount Value

Important
Do not set the color threshold value manually. Measuring 1 in.2 of color on a document does not mean you should
set the color threshold to 1/0.1, or 10. The color seen by a human eye on a document is not the same as seen by the
CAMERA.
The amount of color read by the CAMERA on a document is effected by “color fringing”. “Color fringing” is an effect
that causes the edges of black characters or lines on a document to have a small border of color at the edge where
there is a transition from black to white. This effect is in all SCANNERS and causes a document that has no color to
make a scanned image that has some color content. The more text on a page, the more “color fringing” occurs.
The ACD “Detect Only” mode is active whenever the ACD feature is enabled for a CAMERA that has both “Color”
and “Bitonal” outputs selected. This configuration is called “Dual Stream” mode in which there is both a color/
grayscale image and a “bitonal” image produced for every document side scanned. When scanning in SVT and
possibly other scanning applications, with this configuration SVT operates as if ACD is not enabled.
When “Detect Only” mode is enabled, ACD processing is operating as normal to determine if a page should be output
as a “color/grayscale”, or a “bitonal” image. This data is only passed back to the scanning application in the Image
Header data that accompanies every image. There is a “flag” that is set for each image that can be used by the host
application that is scanning in “dual stream ”mode. This allows the host application to take advantage of the ACD
feature while still scanning “dual stream ”mode.

Note
The “Auto Color Detected flag” is not stored in the saved TIFF or JPG files created by SVT. The header data is read
by the TWAIN or ISIS DRIVER directly from the SCANNER and can only be viewed by placing the DRIVER in “debug”
mode and viewing the KDS.log.

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Calibration
The SCANNER uses 3 types of calibration to keep the quality of the scanned image high:
• image calibration
• mechanical calibration
• UDDS
Image calibration is the process in which the SCANNER changes hardware and software values to adjust for
variations in the image processing system.
Image calibration adjusts for:
• differences in pixels caused by variations in pixel response of the CCD
• non-uniform illumination
• optical contamination
• changes in brightness from the center of the optics
• variations in the dark - no-light - output
• decrease in optimum operation of the LEDs
The operator uses the SVT or customer application software to do image calibration. During image calibration, the
operator scans a 12 x 12-in. sheet of white paper. The SCANNER checks the response when the LEDs are energized
and not energized and uses information about the position of the document when it moves through the CONVEYOR
SYSTEM. The SCANNER uses tables in the CONTROLLER BOARD to adjust for any variations in the LEDs, LENS,
and CCD ARRAYS.
Mechanical calibration determines the number of steps of the TRANSPORT MOTOR that occur between the time a
document reaches the UDDS SENSOR S1 and the time the document reaches the UPPER and LOWER SCAN
MODULES. This information is necessary for scan timing.
Mechanical calibration also adjusts for physical variations between CCD ARRAYS in the SCANNER:
• determines the X and Y positions of the document that indicate the “cropping” lines
• adjusts the timing of the UDDS SENSORS S1 and the SCAN MODULES

Note
Mechanical calibration is normally done before installation at a customer site. The FE must do mechanical calibration
and the UDDS calibration of the SCANNER after repairing parts of the “Image Processing” or “Transport Systems”,
or after a part replacement. The operator does not do mechanical calibration.

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Section 6: Host Computer

Host Computer Software

Overview

SVT or Customer Application Operator Interface Software

TWAIN ISIS Application Program Interface Software

Operating
System
STI Operating System Software

DRIVER

USB
HOST ADAPTER

USB Hardware Interface

INTERFACE

to SCANNER
USB INTERFACE

B185_9002HC

The host computer includes:

• Operator Interface Software
• Application Program Interface Software

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Operator Interface Software

The SVT or customer application software allows the operator to select the image processing functions that the
SCANNER executes. All image processing occurs in the SCANNER.

Software Description
Customer Customers can provide an application interface to control the operation of the SCANNER and the
Application image output.
SVT Provides a default Graphic User Interface (GUI) with the following
menu options:
Image - General Allows the operator to select:
• color, “bitonal”, or both
• simplex or duplex
• media type
• resolution
• compression
Image - Size Sets the length, width, height, and rotation of the document image.
Determines the area of the document that will be scanned.
Image - Adjustments Provides conversion quality settings and filters.
Image - Allows the operator to select:
Enhancements • streak removal
• blank image detection
• image edge fill
• color dropout
Device - General Allows the operator to select:
• paper source
• paper counter
• document handling parameters
Device - Printer Allows the operator to select printer settings.
Device - “Multifeed” Sets the parameters of the multiple document feed detection.
Diagnostics - General Configures the scanner and has the “Set Serial Number” option.
Diagnostics - Provides the options to test the different components.
Component
Diagnostics - Debug Provides a way to select the options for logging and capturing images.
Diagnostics - Log Provides a log of information about the SCANNER, including:
• general log
• operator log
• meter log
• activity log
• version log

Application Program Interface Software

Component Description
TWAIN Allows the SVT or customer application to be in communication with more than one model of
SCANNER without changing the application interface. The TWAIN DRIVER is written by Kodak.
ISIS Allows the SVT or customer application to be in communication with more than one model of
SCANNER without changing the application interface. The ISIS DRIVER is written by Pixel
Translations.
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Section 7: Power Distribution

Overview

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Section 8: LOGS
The SCANNER records information in the following logs. The CONTROLLER BOARD stores these logs.
The operator uses the “Info” tab of the SVT user interface to view the Operator Log. The Operator Log is the only log
the operator can view.
To view the Activity, Service, Firmware Version, and Trace Logs, service personnel must log on to the SVT software
using a special “service” user identification, including password. The “Info” tab of the SVT user interface displays a
drop-down list of logs. When the user selects a given log from the list, the items in the log display in the “Info” tab.

Log Contents
Operator Log Provides a list of messages that the operator can view. The User's Guide contains a
table with the Code Number, Operator Log Message, and Description/Action for the
error. The operator can use this information to solve problems before calling service
personnel.
Activity Log Displays the date and time an event occurred in the SCANNER.
Service Log Provides a list of all errors detected in the SCANNER.
Version Log Displays the firmware version installed on the CONTROLLER BOARD.
Meter Log Displays all the meter information.

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Section 9: BOARDS

CONTROLLER BOARD
The BOARDS control the operation of the SCANNER. This section provides information on the following BOARDS.
The CONTROLLER BOARD has the following features and functions:
• provides the main program information and control for the SCANNER
• keeps image data in a MEMORY IMAGE BUFFER before the data is sent to the host computer
– IMAGE BUFFER CONTROL FPGA controls the operation of the MEMORY IMAGE BUFFER
• provides communication with the host computer and other BOARDS in the SCANNER
– USB INTERFACE for all communications with the host computer
– INTERFACE with buffer to the CONTROLLER BOARD
– SERIAL INTERFACE with buffer to UDDS MICROPROCESSOR on the MCB 4000 BOARD - provides
control of the UDDS SENSOR S1
• CONTROL EPLD controls logic functions
The CONTROLLER BOARD executes the following image processing functions.

Image Processing
Function Description
Color and Grayscale Image Output:

JPEG Provides the following levels of “compression” quality:

“compression” • “Draft”
• “Good”
• “Better”
• “Best”
• “Superior”
• “None” - no “compression”, output is an image file in TIFF format
ACD processing “Automatic Color Detection” (ACD) - by counting the number of colorful pixels in the
image data and comparing it to the threshold values provided by the DRIVER (TWAIN
or ISIS), this process determines if a color or “bitonal” image should be returned to the
host.
“Auto-cropping”, Detects the edges of the document and removes the
normal mode edges. This feature might leave a black edge on documents up to 1.58 cm (0.0625 in.)
wide. This feature keeps information near the edge of the document from being
removed.
“Auto-cropping”, Automatically determines the minimum edge width on a document to remove to make
“aggressive” mode a rectangular document with no black edge.
“Fixed cropping” Removes the edges of documents as determined by user-defined settings.
“Relative cropping” Removes all parts of a scanned image indicated by the user. This feature allows users
to determine a given part of a scanned image to keep.
Skew detection Detects the angle of a document in the CONVEYOR SYSTEM.
“Deskew” Uses the skew angle detected by the SCANNER and adjusts the electronic image to
provide a straight image.
Color dropout Removes selected “Pantone” colors of red, blue, and green from the electronic image
of the scanned document.
“Overscan” Extends the scanning area in length and width to provide scanning of the entire
document.

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Image Processing
Function Description
Orthogonal rotation Rotates the scanned image 90, 180, 270 degrees from the direction the document
entered the CONVEYOR SYSTEM.
Color correction tables Allows the user to select the color table to use in the scanned images. The color table
selected determines the color quality of the image.
Bitonal Image Output:
“Compression” Provides the following options for “compression” - G4 or none
“Auto-cropping”, Detects the edges of the document and removes the
normal mode edges. This feature might leave a black edge on documents up to 1.5875 mm (0.0625
in.) wide. This feature keeps information near the edge of the document from being
removed.
“Auto-cropping”, Automatically determines the minimum edge width on a document to remove to make
“aggressive” mode a rectangular document with no black edge.
“Fixed cropping” Removes the edges of documents as determined by user-defined settings.
“Relative cropping” Removes all parts of a scanned image indicated by the user. This feature allows users
to determine a given part of a scanned image to keep.
Threshold Changes a “grayscale” image to a “bitonal” image.
“Fixed thresholding” Determines the threshold at which a “grayscale” or color pixel is determined to be
black or white for “bitonal” image output.
ATP (Adaptive Uses given contrast and threshold settings to determine the quality of “bitonal” images
Threshold made from “grayscale” image data. ATP separates the foreground information in the
Processing) image from the background information.
“iThresholding” Automatic ATP. The SCANNER automatically determines the correct contrast and
threshold settings to apply to the scanned image.
“Overscan” Extends the scanning area in length and width to provide scanning of the entire
document.
“Orthogonal” rotation Rotates the scanned image 90, 180, 270 degrees from the direction the document
entered the CONVEYOR SYSTEM.
Error diffusion Provides a FILTER for a photographic area of a document to simulate gray levels and
also makes the edges of letters sharper in the “bitonal” image output.
“Dithering” Simulates gray levels in “bitonal” image output.
Skew detection Detects the angle of a document in the CONVEYOR SYSTEM.
“Deskew” Determines the skew angle of a document when it moves through the CONVEYOR
SYSTEM and then applies a rotation formula to remove the skew of the document.
Noise filter Removes small marks from “bitonal” image output.
Image filter Improves the “bitonal” image output for documents with dot matrix letters or shaded or
colored backgrounds with halftone screens.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between black and white values, making “bitonal ”image output
sharper or softer.
Color/Grayscale, and Bitonal Image Output
“Dual stream” output Provides both a color or “grayscale” and a “bitonal” version of an image at the same
time.

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AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (ADF) SENSOR S0 4100 BOARD

The ADF SENSOR S0 4100 BOARD:
• provides information on the position of the document in the CONVEYOR SYSTEM
• provides information to the CONTROL FPGA on the MCB 4000 BOARD and the CONTROL
MICROPROCESSOR on the CONTROLLER BOARD, which control the operation of the FEEDER CLUTCH

Note
The ADF SENSOR S0 4100 BOARD has no power when the SCANNER is in the “power saving” mode.

ULTRASONIC DOCUMENT DETECTION SYSTEM (UDDS) SENSOR S1 4200

BOARD and 4300 BOARD
The UDDS SENSOR S1:
• has 2 main components:
– 4200 BOARD - has 3 RECEIVERS that operate similar to a MICROPHONE, located on the UPPER
TRANSPORT AY
– 4300 BOARD - has 3 TRANSMITTERS that operate similar to a SPEAKER, located on the LOWER
TRANSPORT AY
• detects if one or more documents move into the SCANNER at the same time
• provides information that is necessary for timing scanning operations
• sends information from the 4200 and 4300 BOARDS to the MICROCONTROLLER on the MCB 4000 BOARD to
determine if one or more documents are under the UDDS SENSOR S1. The MICROCONTROLLER sends this
information to the CONTROL MICROPROCESSOR on the CPU BOARD.
• returns data for all 3 SENSORS (left, center, and right) to the MCB regardless of which SENSORS are enabled
by the host for “multifeed” detection.

Note
The UDDS SENSOR S1 4200 and 4300 BOARDS have no power when the SCANNER is in the “power saving”
mode.

OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL (OCP) 7000 BOARD

The OCP 7000 BOARD allows the operator to start and stop the operation of the SCANNER.

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BOARD Configuration Process for the Serial Numbers

The OPERATOR CONTROL (OCP) BOARD, POWER DISTRIBUTION MOTOR DRIVE (PDMD) BOARD,
CONTROLLER BOARD and the ELEVATOR BOARD have serial numbers stored in memory. The serial numbers
must match the serial number for the SCANNER for the SCANNER to operate.
The SCANNER remains in a “critical state” until the “Configure Serial Number” process completes successfully in
SVT. The state of the serial numbers for the new BOARDS when compared to the serial numbers for the BOARDS
that were not replaced in the SCANNER determines the next action.

Number of BOARDS Installed Action Result

1 BOARD
2 BOARDS with 2 serial numbers
that do not match the 2 BOARDS
that did not need replacing.
2 BOARDS with 2 matching serial
numbers that do not match the 2
BOARDS that did not need
replacing.
3 BOARDS
4 BOARDS
Do the BOARD replacement procedure The serial number for the new
and select “Configure Serial Number”. BOARD will be set to match the
serial numbers for the other 3
BOARDS.
Do the BOARD replacement procedure The serial numbers for the 2 new
for each BOARD and select “Configure BOARDS will be set to match the
Serial Number”. serial numbers for the other 2
BOARDS that did not need
replacing.
Do the BOARD replacement procedure The serial numbers for the 2 new
for each BOARD and select “Configure BOARDS will be set to match the
Serial Number”. serial numbers for the other 2
BOARDS that did not need
replacing.
Do the BOARD replacement procedure The serial numbers for the 3 new
for each BOARD and select “Configure BOARDS will be set to match the
Serial Number”. serial number for the BOARD that
did not need replacing.
1. Log on to ILTAC3. The serial numbers will be set to
2. Open a program that will make the match for all 4 BOARDS.
“BoardSync.exe” file.
3. Enter the 4 new serial numbers
obtained from the “version.log” file.
4. Enter the new serial number for the
SCANNER.
5. Install the new file onto the host
computer.
6. Double-click the “BoardSync.exe”
file.

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Section 10: Appendix

Product Series Problem Classification Problem Subclassification

i4X00 i4X00 Image Quality Problem Blank Image
Calibration - image Fails
Color Quality
Cropping
Excessive Background
Light or Dark Image
Lines - Hardware, Logic or Cable
Lines - Software Configuration
Lines - Transport Dirt/Scratches
Poor Image - Photos
Poor Image - Text
Poor Image - Uniformity Issues
Skew/De-Skew
Stretched/Contracted
i4X00 Imprinting Blurred Print

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Section 11: Publication History

Publication Date Publication No. Changed Pages Notes

07JUN11 TG9953-1 --
02JUL19 37 Added the Appendix and Publication History

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