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For Safe Operation Treatment of This Manual READ ALL OF THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, IF NOT USED CORRECTLY, UNEXPECTED INJURY MAY BE CAUSED TO USERS OR BYSTANDERS. While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual, PFU assumes no liability to any party for any damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this manual, its updates or supplements, whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence,...
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FCC warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equip- ment. NOTICE • The use of a non-shielded interface cable with the referenced device is prohibited. The length of the parallel interface cable must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less. The length of the serial interface cable must be 15 meters (50 feet) or less.
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Warning on Use Requiring Extremely High Safety Levels This Product is designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for general use, including without limitation, general office use, personal use and household use, but is not designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for use accompanying fatal risks or dangers that, unless extremely high safety is secured, could lead directly to death, personal injury, severe physical damage or other loss (hereinafter “High Safety Required Use”), including without limitation,...
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Preface Thank you very much for your purchase of the fi-4750C Image Scanner. The fi-4750C is a very fast and highly functional image scanner developed for volume filing, using charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensors. This scanner features duplex scanning and high quality image processing with an automatic document feeder (ADF).
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 COMPONENTS Checking the Components ..........1-1 Units and Assemblies ............1-2 Operator Panel ..............1-5 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Precautions ..............2-1 Inspection ................ 2-2 Repositioning the Shipping Lock ........2-4 Cable Connections ............2-5 Mounting the Stacker ............2-7 Setting the SCSI ID and the SCSI Terminator ....
CHAPTER COMPONENTS This chapter describes the components of the scanner, part names, operator panel arrangement, and the function of parts and LED indica- tors. After unpacking the scanner, confirm that all components have been received by checking them against the list in the first section. Checking the Components Units and Assemblies Operator Panel...
Checking the Components These high precision components must be handled carefully. Confirm that all the components shown in the following figure have been received. If any component is missing, please contact your sales agent. Scanner Power cable Power cable for North America for Europe Manuals, Drivers and software...
(7) Operator panel (5)Stacker (9)ADF lever (8)ADF paper chute (13)Third party slot (6)Power switch (11)Interface connector (12)EXT connector (10)Power inlet fi-4750C NOTICE The shipping lock must be switched to the operating position before the scanner can be used. Refer to page 2-4.
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Connects to an AC power outlet with the power Power inlet cable. Interface connectors Connects to the host system with interface cables. EXT connector Connects to an optional imprinter Third party slot A Fujitsu Video Interface Option Board is installed.
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Assemblies Thumb screw Guide A ASY Stacker Pick roller 2 Pad ASY Pick roller 1...
Operator Panel The operator panel is located on the upper right hand side of the scanner. The panel consists of an LCD display (16 characters x 2 lines), LEDs and buttons. Arrangement Operator panel Previous Exit Stop Send To/ Read Enter Start Check...
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Button/LED Function Name of the button and Function Button Next Displays the next LCD screen. Previous Displays the previous LCD screen. Moves the cursor to the left. Moves the cursor to the right. Exit When you are entering settings on the Operator panel, pressing this button returns you immediately to the"Scanner Ready"...
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Counter Display Batch counter and Abrasion counters are shown bellow: Paper counter (batch counter) > Fig.1 Abrasion counter Press the (Left) button to show number of sheets scanned in the previous batch. Press (Right) button to show the total number of sheets scanned after the scaned powered on. Paper counter (scan total during power on) >...
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Counter Function Paper counter When the The paper counter counts the number of scanned button is pressed sheets from the start of reading until Paper Empty or an error is detected. The counter is automatically reset at the start of reading. The counter is used for checking the number of the sheets scanned in one batch.
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Operation status The operation status is indicated by the following messages: <Not Ready> <Reading> <Waiting for Start> The scanner displays the following screen when waiting for the Start button to be pressed: (Only When the Video Interface Option is installed.) <Reading>...
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<Power-on> (Preparing the print cartridge) When the back light of LCD turns OFF, the scanner is in Low power <Waiting> mode. (Example) NOTICE One of the following will wake up the scanner: • Pressing any button. • Setting the paper on the ADF paper chute. •...
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Temporary error <Hopper empty> This message is displayed if there is no more paper on the ADF paper chute during a read operation in ADF mode. Fill the ADF paper chute with paper. To enable the read operation, press the stop button.
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Alarm One of the following messages is displayed if an error occurs in the scanner. If one of the following error messages is displayed, turn the power Off and then On again. If the same message is displayed, contact your service representative. <Optical alarm front>...
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<FB mechanism alarm> NOTICE When the total number of sheets scanned by the ADF is less than 100, the message above and the message below are displayed alternately. Remove the bracket (Shipping Lock) that holds the carrier in place. <Motor fuse alarm> <Lamp fuse alarm>...
CHAPTER INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS The chapter describes how to install and connect the scanner. Precautions Inspection Repositioning the Shipping Lock Cable Connections Mounting the Stacker Setting the SCSI ID and the SCSI Terminator...
Precautions This section describes precautions to follow when installing the scanner. To ensure the longevity and proper functioning of your scanner, do not install the scanner in the places and environments described below. • Place the scanner away from electrical noise sources, strong magnetic fields, and air flow. If the scanner is used near an air conditioner, copying machine, or TV set, the scanner may operate incorrectly.
Repositioning the Shipping Lock To keep the scanner from being damaged during shipping, the carrier unit is fixed with a Shipping Lock. After placing the carrier unit where it will be installed, change the position of this Shipping Lock as explained below. Place the image scanner on the edge of the desktop so that the left side of the scanner (where the ADF is attached) extends from the desktop.
Cable Connections This section describes how to connect the cables. Connect the cables as follows: Turning the power switch Off Press the “O” side of the power switch to turn the power Off. Power OFF Power switch Power ON Connecting the power cable Connect the power cable to the power inlet of the device and a power outlet.
Connecting the interface cables Connect the SCSI interface cables and secure them. Back of the image scanner Interface To the host system cables NOTICES • Factory default for the SCSI terminator is On. If the scanner is in the middle of the daisy chain or of two devices, turn the scanner termination Off via the operator panel.
Mounting the Stacker Mount the stacker using the following procedure. Mount the stacker. Hook the pins on the stacker to the claws on the image scanner. Stacker Claw Pin (inside)
Setting the SCSI ID and the SCSI Terminator The default of the SCSI ID is 5. The SCSI ID is set by using the Setup mode of the operator panel. The procedure to change the SCSI ID is as follows: 1 Turn the power On by pressing the “I”...
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NOTICE The new ID does not take effect until the system power is turned On again. 8 Press “Next” , then the scanner displays “Terminator” on the upper line of the LCD. Select “On” or “Off” by pressing , then press “Enter”. NOTICE The scanner includes a SCSI terminator that can be turned On and Off from the operator panel of the scanner.
CHAPTER OPERATING INSTRUCTION This chapter describes how to turn the power on, and gives button specifications and reading mode settings for both ADF and Manual modes, how to load documents onto the ADF and Flatbed, how to load documents larger than the Document bed, and how to read a page from a thick book.
Turning the Power On This section describes how to turn the power On. Press the “I” side of the power switch. The power turns On and the green Power lamp at the operator panel lights. Power Off Power switch Power On...
Waking up the Scanner from the Low Power Mode This section describes how to wake up the scanner from the Low Power Mode. To wake up the Scanner, simply press a button, set the papers on the ADF, or send a command to scan from the host computer.
Manual Feed Mode Setting In this mode, the scanner waits for some predetermined time before issuing a “Paper Empty” message after all documents are read. This predetermined time (time-out limit) is specified in the Setup mode. Therefore, you can set the next documents on the ADF chute without interrupting the reading opera- tion.
Loading Documents on the ADF NOTICE Be sure to change the position of the shipping lock according to the “Installation and Connection” procedure before operation. ADF paper chute Guide Guide lever ADF lever Stacker Lift up the ADF paper chute and lock the bar in its operating position.
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Fan the sheets before setting a Document stack of documents on the ADF paper chute. 10mm NOTICES • Remove paper clips and staples. Flatten the staple holes. Do not use ADF nor Flatbed for scanning documents on which the ink is still wet. •...
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• Set documents on the ADF so that the curl of the leading edge does not exceed the measures shown below. More than 30mm More than 30mm Feed direction Feed direction Less than Less than Top of the paper Read surface Read surface Top of the paper •...
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Preparing the Paper • Place the documents face down, with the top to the left as shown in A. (The long side is the top for landscape mode and the short side is the top for portrait mode.) • Holding both ends with both hands, lift the documents. •...
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Set the guides so that there is a small clearance between the document edges and the guides. Load the document face down on the ADF paper chute and adjust the guides to the document width. Documents Guide lever Guide (Both sides) NOTICES max.
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After the read command is issued from the host system and the documents are read, scanned documents are expelled into the stacker for removal.
Loading Documents on the Flatbed WARNING Do not look directly at the light source during the read operation. Scanner parts involved when loading documents Document cover Document holding pad Document bed Open the document cover. Place the document face down and align the top left corner with the Reference mark reference mark.
Loading Documents Larger than the Document Bed WARNING Do not look directly at the light source during read operation. Document bed Document Open the Document cover to an angle of approximately 90 degrees and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
Reading a Page from a Thick Book WARNING Do not look directly at the light source during the read operation. Thick book Open the Document cover. Place the book face down on the Document bed. Issue the read command from the host system.
CHAPTER ADF DOCUMENT SPECIFICATION This chapter describes the document size and document guality required to use the ADF successfully. Document Size Document Quality ADF Document Feeder Capacity Areas not to be Perforated Grounding Color Areas Double Feed Detection Condition Job Separation Sheet...
Document Size The following figure shows document sizes that the scanner can read using the ADF. Maximum Minimum Scanner 297 (1.,7") 432 (17") 53 (2.1") 74 (2.9") fi-4750C 11 x 17 inch A8 (Portrait) (Unit : mm)
Document Quality This section describes the types and weights of paper that the scanner can read and precautions in preparing documents to ensure maximal scanner functioning. Document type The recommended paper type for documents is as follows: • Woodfree paper •...
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CAUTION As there is always a slight chance that a document may be damaged when using the ADF, important original documents should never be fed through the ADF. Instead, read them manually in flatbed mode. NOTICES • When scanning a translucent document, set the density to light mode. •...
ADF Document Feeder Capacity The number of pages that can be loaded into the ADF chute depends on the paper size and the ream weight. This information is shown in the following graph: A4/Letter or smaller ADF chute loading (number of 11 x 17 in.
Areas not to be Perforated Perforations in the shaded areas may cause errors. If you must read data from such a paper, use the flatbed: (Unit: mm) Center of Center of sensor arm sensor arm Read reference position Top of paper Front side Paper...
Grounding Color Areas The shaded area in the Figure below should have paper grounding color (white) or drop-out color. If not, turn the white level following Off when reading. Grounding color (white) or drop-out color area Main scanning direction Read reference position Subscanning direction...
Double Feed Detection Condition When the double-feed sensor is used, the thickness or the combination of the thickness and the length of the document is subject to the following specifications: 1 Thickness: 0.065 mm to 0.15 mm 2 Paper length accuracy: 1% or less 3 Any black print at the center of the leading edge of the paper is not allowed.
Job Separation Sheet 1 Shape The Following shows the typical format of the job separation sheet. Top of paper Reading direction Bottom of paper Center of paper Job separation sheet 2 Paper conditions The paper conditions are the same as the specification described before. But the paper width must be A4 or larger (210 mm or larger in width).
Installation Specification The following table lists the installation specifications of the scanner. Item Specification Depth Width Height Dimensions (mm) (Without Hopper and Stacker) 696 (27.4") 521 (20.5") 234 (9.2") Weight (kg) 22 (48.4 lb.) Voltage 100 to 127 VAC, 200 to 240 VAC ±10 % Input power Phases Single-phase...
Up to 200,000 sheets or one year. Pick rollers PA03951-0153 (Two rollers are included.) NOTICE Refer to the fi-4750C Image Scanner Cleaning and Maintenance manual for replacing the consumables. NOTICE Certain paper types or conditions might reduce the life of consumables.
Options The following table lists options available for the scanner. Name Remarks Video Interface CA02956-2391 Board Option Image Processing Circuit IPC-4D CA02919-0521 One per unit fi-475PR Imprinter CA02956-2395 Contact your Fujitsu Sales agent for more information.
Video Interface Option How to Install the Video Interface Option Board Loosen the two screws to remove the plate. CAUTION Turn Off the power before removing the Third Party slot plate. Insert the board along the rails of the third party slot. Make sure that the connector is connected securely.
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Reading Mode Setting When the Video Interface Option is Installed This section describes the button specifications and setup details for each of the simplex (front-side), duplex (front-side) and duplex (back-side) reading modes when the scanner has the video interface option in the third party slot. When the reading mode is set by the command from the host computer, the following button operation is not required.
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<Screen 2> 6 Select “Portrait” or “Landscape” by pressing . Then press . The scanner displays Screen 4. <Screen 4> 7 Select Size by pressing . Then press . The scanner displays Screen 5. <Screen 5> 8 Select Resolution by pressing As the cursor moves to the left 100/150 may appear.
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<Screen 7> 10 Select Back Density (when “Duplex” was Selected) by pressing . As the the cursor moves to the right, may appear. Then press . The scanner displays Screen 8. <Screen 8> 11 Select Front Halftone by pressing Parameter Description Halftone is"Off".
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Parameter Description White level following is ON. Top 3mm part of the document must be left blank L. (Line) (grounding color is drop-out color). It is useful for reading line arts or texts. White level following is "Off". P. (Photo) It is useful for reading photographs.
IPC-4D Option The IPC-4D option performs the image processing. IPC-4D supports the following image processing. Item Description Pre-Filter Ball-Point Pen mode : Smooth ball point pen strokes. Background Removal Remove background tone and light dither. Dynamic Threshold One Pass / Two Pass Dynamic Threshold : Adjust threshold level for binarzing to separate from background.
Imprinter Option (fi-475PR) fi-475PR Specifications are described below. Item Descr ip tions Printing Method Ink Jet Printable characters Alphabet letters : A to Z, a to z Numeric characters: 0,1 to 9 Symbols : Maximum printable characters per line Character size Height 2.91mm x Width 2.82mm Character pitch Approximately 3.53mm...
Activating the Setup Mode This section describes how to activate the setup mode. <Screen M1> 1 Turn the power On. Then the scanner displays “Scanner Ready” on the LCD. <Screen M2> 2 If the scanner does not have a video interface option, go to the procedure step 3.
Contents of the Setup Mode This section describes the contents of the setup mode. Selectable No. Item Description Default parameters Specifies the double feed detection. Double feed check Double feed is detected by checking the No/Yes document length and/or paper thickness.** Specifies the document length to enable Length check Tolerance:...
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(Continued) Selectable No. Item Description Default parameters The type of IPC option (IPC-4D) is 10 IPC status display displayed. SCSI ID: 11 SCSI ID setting The SCSI ID is selectable. 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 SCSI terminator Switch the SCSI terminator On/Off. On/Off setting Low Power Mode Change the default setting of the duration 5 min.
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(Continued) Selectable No. Item Description Default parameters Left/Right: Left/Right: 0 to 15mm 0 mm Adjusts the edge areas to be erased from Top: Top: ADF Edge Erasing the image scanned by the automatic 0 to 15mm 0 mm document feeder(ADF). Bottom: Bottom: -7 to +7mm...
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1. Setting double feed detection (Paper Thickness) When you set the use of double feed detection, you must set it as follows: <Screen 41> 1 Press and let the scanner display Screen 41. 2 At Screen 41. Press either the switch to set the double feed detection according to the paper thickness (transmitted light).
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2. Setting double feed detection (Paper Length) <Screen 42> 1 Press and let the scanner display Screen 42. 2 Press either the switch to set double feed detection according to paper length. The paper length is checked using the difference between two consecutive sheets of paper fed from the ADF. Each time either of these switches is pressed, the location of the blinking moves.
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3. Setting IPC pre-set mode When you set the use of the IPC pre-set mode, you must set it as follows: 1 Press “Next” or “Previous” and let the scanner display Screen 43. <Screen 43> 2 At Screen 43, press to select the pre-Setting and press to activate...
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4. Reset of the abrasion counter When you reset the abrasion counter, you must set it as follows: 1 Press “Next” or “Previous” and let the scanner display Screen 44. <Screen 44> 2 At Screen 44; If you want to reset the abrasion counter, select “Yes”...
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6. Setting the time-out limit 1 Press “Next” or “Previous” and let the scanner display Screen 46. <Screen 46> 2 At Screen 46, press to increase the number or press to decrease the time- out limit. Then press to activate the setting.
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<Screen B (Example of ADF Front Offset)> 3 At Screen A, if you want to let the offset return to default, select “Yes” otherwise “No” then press . The scanner displays Screen B. <Screen B (Example of ADF Back Offset)> <Screen B (Example of FB Offset)>...
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10. IPC Status Display <Screen 50> (An example) 1 Press “Next” or “Previous” and let the scanner display Screen 50. <Screen 50-1> 2 Screen 50 displays the IPC option installed and the total image memory installed. 3 Press to return. 11.
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13. Low Power Mode Setting <Screen 53> 1 Press “Next” or “Previous” and let the scanner display Screen 53. <Screen 53-1> 2 Pressing the button, select “Yes” and press . The Scanner displays Screen 53-1. 3 At Screen 53-1, press to select the time duration.
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14. Select Interface <Screen 54> 1 Press “Next” or “Previous” and let the scanner display Screen 54. NOTICE The screen 54 will appear oniy when the scanner has proper interface boards or option boards in the third party slot. 2 At Screen 54, press to select the interface type.
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Screen 55. The scanner displays the ID number if the applicable board is installed. NOTICE If the Fujitsu video Interface Option board is installed properly, the display shows “ID=7”. 2 Press to return. 16. Select Built-In/IPC-4D Image Processing <Screen 56>...
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3 x 3 max-min The IPC-4D support of those functions is intended for compatibility with the IPC-3/3D. The matrix size used in the IPC-4D is larger than the one in the fi-4750C. The fi-4750C Built-in Dynamic Threshold is a new algorithm.
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4 At Screen 57-2, designate the page edge filter area through button. 5 Press to decrease or to increase the <Screen 57-3> value. The increment/decrement is 1mm and the value can be selected from 0 through 15. Then, press to display Screen 57-3. NOTICE The page edge filter area is in proportion to the above set value.
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8 At Screen 57-4, designate the page edge filter area through button. 9 Press to declease or to increase the <Screen 57-5> value. The increment/decrement is 1mm and the value can be selected from 0 through 15. Then, press to display Screen 57-5. NOTICE The page edge filter area is in proportion to the above set value.
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18. Setting FB page edge filter <Screen 58> 1 Press"Next" or "Previous" and let the scanner display Screen 58. <Screen 58-1> 2 Press and select "Yes" to change the setting. Then, press to display Screen 58-1. 3 If you want to change the default setting, <Screen 58-2>...
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6 At Screen 58-3, designate the page edge filter area through button. 7 Press to declease or to increase the <Screen 58-4> value. The increment/decrement is 1mm and the value can be selected from 0 through 15. Then, press to display Screen 58-4. NOTICE When a plus figure is designated, the area is set upward from the bottom edge of the image.
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10 At Screen 58-5, designate the page edge filter area through button. 11 Press to declease or to increase the value. The increment/decrement is 1mm and the value can be selected from 0 through 15. Then, press to display Screen 58 or Screen 41.
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19. Select Light Source in Unicolor Reading <Screen 59> 1 Press “Next” or “Previous” and let the scanner display Screen 59. 2 At Screen 59, press to select a light source. Press if you want to activate the setting. NOTICES 1.
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21. Reset of the Ink Remain Counter The ink remain counter checks the service life of the print cartridge and displays a message “Please a new Ink” to prompt you to prepare a new ink cartridge. When the imprinter cannot print any more, replace the print cartridge and reset the Ink remain counter as follows.
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22. Setting the Numbering Print Function (for fi-475PR Imprinter Option) You can specify conditions of the numbering print function from the operator panel when the scanner is equipped with the fi-475PR imprinter. The numbering counter increments 1 time each sheet of paper that is read.
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<Screen 62-3> 5 At Screen 62-3, specify whether the number is initialized at hopper empty. Press to select “On” if you want to initialize, press . The scanner displays Screen 62-4. <Screen 62-4> 6 At Screen 62-4, specify whether the number is reset at once.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS A4 size A standard paper size. Paper size is 210 x 297 mm. A5 size A standard paper size. Paper size is 148 x 210 mm. A6 size A standard paper size. Paper size is 105 x 148 mm. A7 size A standard paper size.
Dither Technique for producing halftone images by representing the entire grayscale with only two pixel levels, black and white. Double feed detection A scanner function which detects the accidental feeding of multiple sheets by the ADF unit. Can be turned on or off by the operator.
Halftone processing Any method used to reproduce a photograph which includes a shade as an image composed of dots, namely, a binary image. Dithering and error diffusion processing are examples of halftone processing. Hexadecimal A base-16 numbering system (also commonly referred to as hex numbers). Since a base-16 system requires 16 digits, numbers 0 through 9 and letters A through F are used.
Linedrawing mode Selecting linedrawing mode makes threshold and contrast settings effective but prevents brightness from being set. The specified threshold value determines whether black or white pixels are scanned. Line drawing mode is therefore appropriate for scanning text and line art images. Manual Feed mode = Manual Mode Requires the operator to feed each document manually into the ADF paper chute.
Portrait orientation A document is transported and read with the long side parallel to the moving direction. Paper counter Indicates the total number of read document from start of reading until the hopper becomes empty. Read operation Refers to the reading operation including Simplex reading and Duplex reading. RS-232C interface A type of serial interface.
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Third Party Interface Optional board provided by Fujitsu or interface board provided by a third party can be installed and used. Time-out limit This is the time the scanner waits for next document insertion after the last document feeding. The scanner returns Paper Empty when no document is set after time-out limit.
INDEX Abrasion counter 1-7, 1-8 Halftone processing 1-2, 1-3 Heat capacity Hopper empty 1-11 lever 1-2, 1-3 paper chute 1-2,1-3 Alarm 1-13 Image processing board 7-3, 7-14 Ambient condition input power Assemblies Inspection Installation specifications Interface connectors 1-2, 1-3 Button / LED Function presetting 7-2, 7-7 status...
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Pad ASSY 1-1, 6-1 Terminator Paper Temporary error 1-11 counter Third party slot 1-2, 1-3 weight Turning Pick the power on roller 1-4, 6-1 the power off start time 7-2, 7-8 Portrait 6-5 Units Power Units and Assemblies cable 1-1, 2-5 consumption inlet 1-2, 1-3, 2-5...