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Operating Manual
Document Scanner
KV-S8147
Model No.
KV-S8127

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Document Scanner KV-S8147 Model No. KV-S8127 These instructions contain information on operating the scanner. Before reading these instructions, please read the Quick Installation Guide enclosed with this unit. Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Document Scanner. Trademarks • Microsoft , Windows , and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft ® ® ® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • ISIS is a registered trademark or trademark of EMC Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 3: About The Documentation

    Documents Control sheet Image Capture Plus is a Panasonic original application for configuring advanced scanning settings. Each document is a PDF document. To view documents correctly, install Adobe Reader. For details about the control sheet, see "7.5 Using Control Sheets" (page 62).
  • Page 4: System Requirements

    Introduction System Requirements Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible machine with a CD-ROM drive Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or higher Interface USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 Note • For details about the system requirements, refer to [Read me first] in the Software / Manual CD-ROM. •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Feature Highlights .................. 7 2 Before You Start ..................8 Precautions ........................8 Check the Accessories ....................10 3 Location of Controls ................11 Main Unit ........................11 3.1.1 Front ..........................11 3.1.2 Rear ..........................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 7.2.2 Using the Straight path (rear exit) ................. 48 7.2.3 Using Manual feeding ....................49 7.2.4 Feeding method and paper path by document type ............. 50 7.2.5 When Scanning Documents with Pages of Different Sizes at One Time ..... 51 7.2.6 When using the attachment guide (R / L) ..............
  • Page 7: Feature Highlights

    If the scanning process stops because documents (such as envelopes or receipts attached to documents) are being detected as double fed, the double feed skip (DFS) function can be used to resume scanning. Double Feed Retry Function (KV-S8147 only) •...
  • Page 8: Before You Start

    2 Before You Start 2 Before You Start 2.1 Precautions Illegal Duplication It is unlawful to make duplication of certain documents. Duplicating certain documents may be illegal in your country/area. Penalties of fines and/or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be illegal to duplicate in your country/area.
  • Page 9: Roller Cleaning Paper

    • For details about the roller cleaning paper, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Please ask your Panasonic sales company about obtaining the Safety Data Sheet. • If the bag is left opened for a long period of time before using it, the alcohol will evaporate. Please use the roller cleaning paper immediately after opening the bag.
  • Page 10: Check The Accessories

    2.2 Check the Accessories 2.2 Check the Accessories Check that all accessories are included before installing the unit. In the event that an item is missing, please contact your dealer. Accessories Name Notes Use the power cord appropriate Power cord for where you use the unit.
  • Page 11: Location Of Controls

    3 Location of Controls 3 Location of Controls 3.1 Main Unit 3.1.1 Front Exit extension tray ADF door ADF door release ▲: Pull the door up. Document guides lock Feed tray : Load the documents with the surface to be scanned facing up. : Make sure to remove paper clips and staples from documents.
  • Page 12: Rear

    3.1.2 Rear Exit tray Exit guides Exit stoppers Notice • The feed tray ( ) and the exit tray ( ) move up or down depending on the scanner's status. Do not apply excessive force to the feed tray or the exit tray, and do not place anything under the trays. 3.1.2 Rear Post-imprinter door You open this door when installing the optional imprinter unit or ink cartridge.
  • Page 13: Installation

    4 Installation 4 Installation 4.1 Required Space Around the Scanner In order to ensure proper operation, install the unit maintaining the proper distances from surrounding objects, as shown in the following illustration. 250 mm (9.8 in.) 200 mm 200 mm (7.9 in.) (7.9 in.) 200 mm...
  • Page 14: Installing The Software

    4.2 Installing the Software 4.2 Installing the Software Notice • Make sure to connect the unit to your computer after installing the software. Connecting the unit to your computer and turning on the unit’s power before installing the software may influence the software installation.
  • Page 15: Installing The Unit

    4.3 Installing the Unit 4.3 Installing the Unit Remove all packing tapes. Open the feed tray. Remove the shipping screw ( ). Location of the shipping screw • The ADF door will not open unless you remove the shipping screw. Notice •...
  • Page 16 4.3 Installing the Unit Put your fingers on the indents ( ) of the double feed prevention roller cover and pull it upwards to remove it. Install the new double feed prevention roller. Press the lever ( ) to the left side, and install the right hole ( ) of the roller onto the shaft ( ). Align the left side roller's hole ( ) with the shaft ( ).
  • Page 17 4.3 Installing the Unit After you install the double feed prevention roller, rotate the roller until it can no longer turn freely. Notice • Make sure that the shafts are inserted into the left and right holes of the double feed prevention roller.
  • Page 18 4.3 Installing the Unit Turn ON the unit's power (page 32). • The Ready LED (Green) will flash and then turn on. • If the hardware wizard appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. • When turning on the unit's power for the first time, select the language used on the LCD using of the cursor button, and then press the Enter button ( ) to complete your selection.
  • Page 19: Viewing Operating Manual And Help Installed

    In Windows 8, select the [Panasonic Document Scanner] section on the Apps screen. 4.4.2 To view the help For Image Capture Plus Select [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [Image Capture Plus] → [Image Capture Plus Help]. For User Utility or Scan Button Setting Tool Select [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [Scanner Tools].
  • Page 20: Operation Panel

    5 Operation Panel 5 Operation Panel Displays the unit's status, the Job screen and the Menu screen. For details, see "5.2 Home screen of the LCD" (page 23). Power button ( ) For details, see "6.1 Turning ON/OFF the unit's power" (page 32). Ready LED (Green) Shows the scanner's status.
  • Page 21 5 Operation Panel Start/Stop button ( • During scanning, pushing this button stops scanning. • If you press this button after a double feed or a dog-eared document is detected and scanning has been paused, the document (or documents) detected as a double feed or a dog-eared document will be ejected from the scanner without being scanned.
  • Page 22: About Led

    5.1 About LED 5.1 About LED Ready LED (Green) Status Power OFF Error Ready mode or Scanning Notification mode Blinking (Slow) Sleep mode or Cleaning mode Blinking (Fast) Warming up Double Feed Skip mode Blinking (Fast, 2 times consecutively) Dog-ear Detection Skip mode Exit tray full If the power off feature in sleep mode is enabled, and if no operation is performed for a certain period of time, the scanner will be turned off automatically.
  • Page 23: Home Screen Of The Lcd

    5.2 Home screen of the LCD 5.2 Home screen of the LCD The unit's status is displayed on the LCD as shown below. LCD display Contents Counter display area The counter is displayed. Scan Counter: User Counter: System Counter: Message display area •...
  • Page 24 5.2 Home screen of the LCD About icons ( ) Icons Contents Automatic feeding is set. Manual feeding is set. Scanner is connected to a computer. Scanner is not connected to a computer. U-turn path (front exit) is set. Straight path (rear exit) is set. Roller cleaning notification Roller replacement notification Glass cleaning notification...
  • Page 25: Using Operation Panel

    5.3 Using operation panel 5.3 Using operation panel LCD display Home screen Second screen Third screen Home screen (page 26) Error screen If you press the Back button The Error screen is displayed ) when the Menu screen or when an error has occurred. the Job screen is displayed, you —...
  • Page 26: Home Screen

    5.3.1 Home screen 5.3.1 Home screen If you press the Back button ( ) when the Menu screen or the Job screen is displayed, you will return to the Home screen. Setting contents Items Contents The height of the feed Select using of the cursor button.
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Height Of The Feed Tray

    5.3.1 Home screen 5.3.1.1 Adjusting the height of the feed tray When automatic feeding is set, and you start scanning, the feed tray automatically moves to a feeding position appropriate for the quantity of documents. If you adjust the height of the feed tray in advance, you can reduce the time required for the feed tray to move.
  • Page 28: Changing The Paper Thickness Mode

    5.3.2 Job screen 5.3.1.2 Changing the paper thickness mode You can select the paper thickness mode depending on the thickness of the document to prevent double feeding or paper jams. For details about operation panel, refer to "5 Operation Panel" (page 20). When the Home screen is on the LCD, press of the cursor button to select one of the paper thickness modes.
  • Page 29: Menu Screen

    5.3.3 Menu screen 5.3.3 Menu screen The Menu screen is displayed when pressing the Menu button ( Select [Function Setting], [Counter] or [Maintenance] using of the cursor button. Press the Enter button ( ) to complete your selection. 5.3.3.1 Function Setting screen Configures each function's setting.
  • Page 30: Counter Screen

    5.3.3 Menu screen Items Contents Tray Position 1 - Tray Sets whether a specific height of the feed tray position can be selected using Position 6 of the cursor button. Roller Cleaning Enables (On) or disables (Off) the roller cleaning notification. Notification Roller Replacement Enables (On) or disables (Off) the roller replacement notification.
  • Page 31: Maintenance Screen

    5.3.3 Menu screen Items Contents Clear Clean Roller Sets the After Clean Roller Counter to zero (0). Counter Clear Replace Roller Sets the After Replace Roller Counter to zero (0). Counter Clean Roller Timing Displays the number of documents that can be scanned until the roller cleaning notification appears.
  • Page 32: Basic Operations

    6 Basic Operations 6 Basic Operations 6.1 Turning ON/OFF the unit's power For details about operation panel, refer to "5 Operation Panel" (page 20). Turning ON the unit's power Press the power button ( ). • If the unit's power is turned on while the feed tray is closed, the feed tray will open automatically. •...
  • Page 33: Returning From Sleep Mode

    6.2 Returning from sleep mode Turning OFF the unit's power Press and hold the power button ( ) for 1 second or more until the Ready LED (Green) turns off. • The exit tray will move down. Notice • Pay attention that your fingers or anything do not get pinched in the feed tray or the exit tray. 6.2 Returning from sleep mode For details about operation panel, refer to "5 Operation Panel"...
  • Page 34: Closing The Adf Door

    6.4 Closing the ADF door 6.4 Closing the ADF door Push both sides of the ADF door down slowly until it clicks into place. Notice • Pay attention that your fingers or anything do not get pinched.
  • Page 35: Opening The Imprinter Door

    6.5 Opening the imprinter door 6.5 Opening the imprinter door 6.5.1 Opening the pre-imprinter door • The procedure for opening the pre-imprinter door varies by purpose. • For details about operation panel, refer to "5 Operation Panel" (page 20). 6.5.1.1 When installing/uninstalling the imprinter unit and ink cartridge Remove all documents from the exit tray.
  • Page 36 6.5.1 Opening the pre-imprinter door Open the pre-imprinter door.
  • Page 37: When Opening The Pre-Imprinter Door For Purposes Other Than Installing/Uninstalling The Imprinter Unit And Ink Cartridge

    6.5.1 Opening the pre-imprinter door 6.5.1.2 When opening the pre-imprinter door for purposes other than installing/uninstalling the imprinter unit and ink cartridge Follow the procedure below when changing the imprinter printing position, etc. Press of the cursor button for 1 second or more. •...
  • Page 38: Opening The Post-Imprinter Door

    6.5.2 Opening the post-imprinter door 6.5.2 Opening the post-imprinter door • Check that the unit has been turned off. Open the post-imprinter door. 6.6 Changing the language used on the LCD You can change the language used on the LCD. Press the menu button ( Press the Enter button ( ) to complete your selection.
  • Page 39: Using The Scanner

    Length Manual feeding KV-S8147: 70 mm – unlimited (2.8 in. – unlimited) KV-S8127: 110 mm – unlimited (4.3 in. – unlimited) Using "Long Paper", you can scan a long document to a series of split scanned images. For details about "Long Paper", refer to...
  • Page 40 7.1.1 Compatible Paper Paper basis weight: Thin paper mode 20 g/m² – 50 g/m² (5.2 lb. – 13.3 lb.) Standard paper mode 40 g/m² – 157 g/m² (10.6 lb. – 41.8 lb.) Automatic feeding Thick paper mode 157 g/m² – 255 g/m² (41.8 lb. – 68 lb.) Automatic mode 20 g/m²...
  • Page 41: Incompatible Documents

    7.1.2 Incompatible Documents 7.1.2 Incompatible Documents Notice Do not scan the following types of paper: • Non-paper documents • Documents out of specified size, thickness, and weight • Thermal or photosensitive paper • Documents containing hard attachments such as metal or plastic (ex. clips or staples) •...
  • Page 42: Notes About Documents For Scanning

    7.1.3 Notes about Documents for Scanning 7.1.3 Notes about Documents for Scanning • Depending on the paper type, scanning results may be poor when you scan incompatible documents, or even documents that should be compatible. If scanned images are skewed, or if paper jams or double feeding occurs, try scanning again after doing the following: –...
  • Page 43: Scanning Documents

    7.2 Scanning Documents 7.2 Scanning Documents Adjust the document guides ( ) slightly larger than the actual size of the documents. Pull out the feed extension tray relative to the length of the documents.
  • Page 44 7.2 Scanning Documents Fan the documents. • Documents that have been stapled together or stacked together (as in a file folder) will need to be separated. Fan the stack of documents to separate all the edges. Hold both ends and bend the documents as shown in the illustration. To flatten the documents, hold firmly and pull them apart as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 45 7.2 Scanning Documents Slide the document guides ( ) to match the width of the document to be scanned. • When scanning documents whose width is 70 mm (2.75 in.) or less, see "7.2.6 When using the attachment guide (R / L)" (page 56). •...
  • Page 46 7.2 Scanning Documents If the document guides are not high enough, pinch the top of the right and left document guides. Adjust the exit extension tray ( ) to match the size of the documents. Raise the exit stopper ( , ) according to the size of the documents.
  • Page 47 7.2 Scanning Documents Adjust the exit guides ( ) to be slightly larger than the actual size of the documents. Open your scanning application and scan the documents. • For details about the application, refer to the help of each application. •...
  • Page 48: Switching The Background Color Of Scanned Images

    7.2.1 Switching the Background Color of Scanned Images 7.2.1 Switching the Background Color of Scanned Images Using the software, you can switch the background color of scanned images between white and black. For details, refer to the Image Capture Plus, TWAIN, or ISIS help. 7.2.2 Using the Straight path (rear exit) You can select straight path (rear exit) with the paper path selector.
  • Page 49: Using Manual Feeding

    7.2.3 Using Manual feeding 7.2.3 Using Manual feeding When using manual feeding, the documents are scanned without separation. Place the documents on the feed tray one by one. • Manual feeding is recommended to scan important documents or bound documents. •...
  • Page 50: Feeding Method And Paper Path By Document Type

    7.2.4 Feeding method and paper path by document type 7.2.4 Feeding method and paper path by document type Select the paper path and feeding method according to the document type. Feeding method Paper path Recommended Document type U-turn path (front exit) Normal documents Stiff or thick documents Automatic feeding...
  • Page 51: When Scanning Documents With Pages Of Different Sizes At One Time

    7.2.5 When Scanning Documents with Pages of Different Sizes at One Time 7.2.5 When Scanning Documents with Pages of Different Sizes at One Time When scanning documents with pages of different sizes at one time, please note the following: • Align the document pages along one side.
  • Page 52 7.2.5 When Scanning Documents with Pages of Different Sizes at One Time Completely spread apart the document guides ( ). Align the documents sheet by sheet at one corner as shown below. Documents that stick together, are not aligned correctly at one corner, or are at an angle cannot be fed correctly.
  • Page 53 7.2.5 When Scanning Documents with Pages of Different Sizes at One Time Place the documents on the feed tray ( ) with the scanning side facing up. • Align the document position so that the center of the smallest sheet will be fed to the center of the paper feed roller ( ).
  • Page 54 7.2.5 When Scanning Documents with Pages of Different Sizes at One Time Remove the document, and then slide the document guides selector in the direction shown in the illustration until the ◄ ( ) and ● ( ) marks are aligned. Place the document on the feed tray again and adjust the document guide according to the size of the document to be scanned.
  • Page 55: Adjusting The Left And Right Document Guides To Their Original Position

    7.2.5 When Scanning Documents with Pages of Different Sizes at One Time Adjusting the left and right document guides to their original position Slide the document guides selector in the direction shown in the illustration until the ◄ ( ) and ● ( ) marks are aligned.
  • Page 56: When Using The Attachment Guide (R / L)

    7.2.6 When using the attachment guide (R / L) 7.2.6 When using the attachment guide (R / L) When scanning documents whose width is 70 mm (2.75 in.) or less, use the attachment guide (R / L). Install the attachment guide (R / L) as shown below. Install the attachment guide (L) to the left document guide.
  • Page 57: When Feeding Stiff Or Thick Documents

    7.2.7 When feeding stiff or thick documents 7.2.7 When feeding stiff or thick documents When feeding stiff or thick documents, please note the following: • If the documents are curled, correct and flatten the documents. • If paper is not feeding well when manual feeding and straight path (rear exit) are used, feed documents using the following procedure.
  • Page 58: Using Push Scan

    7.3 Using Push Scan 7.3 Using Push Scan This scanner has a push scan function for starting scanning without operation through a computer. 7.3.1 Setting the scanning conditions Scanning conditions are set on the setting screen of each application. For details about the setting screen of each application, refer to the manual or help for that application.
  • Page 59: Performing Push Scan

    7.3.2 Selecting the behavior of push scan 7.3.2.1 Performing push scan For details about operation panel, refer to "5 Operation Panel" (page 20). Note • Register jobs in advance. For details about registering jobs, refer to the Image Capture Plus help. Press the job button ( of the cursor button to select a group.
  • Page 60: Checking Events

    7.3.3 Checking events 7.3.3 Checking events Check the following if an application does not start up after being set by the Scan Button Setting Tool. Display the Scan properties screen. • If you are using Windows 10: Right-click [Start], select [Control Panel] → [Devices and Printers], right-click the scanner icon, and then display the [Scan properties] screen.
  • Page 61: Using Count Only Mode

    7.4 Using Count Only Mode 7.4 Using Count Only Mode When using Count Only Mode, you can count the number of documents without scanning images of the documents. For details about operation panel, refer to "5 Operation Panel" (page 20). If Count Only Mode Shortcut is enabled, press the menu button ( ) for 1 second or more, and then follow the procedure from step 6.
  • Page 62: Using Control Sheets

    7.5 Using Control Sheets 7.5 Using Control Sheets Placing a control sheet in the middle of documents lets you change the scanning conditions for pages scanned after the control sheet. Also, you can change the folder used to save the scan data of documents scanned after the control sheet.
  • Page 63: About Printing Control Sheets

    7.5.2 About Printing Control Sheets 7.5.2 About Printing Control Sheets • Print the control sheet at the specified size; do not enlarge or reduce the size. • When printing the control sheet, make sure that the pattern is 25 mm (1 in.) from the top of the page and centered horizontally.
  • Page 64: Clearing Paper Jams

    8 Clearing Paper Jams 8 Clearing Paper Jams 8.1 Clearing Paper Jams If a paper jam occurs, remove the jammed sheet according to the following procedure. Remove all documents from the exit tray. Close the exit extension tray. Open the ADF door (page 33). Remove the jammed document.
  • Page 65 8.1 Clearing Paper Jams • If the document is jammed in the exit area, pull it forward as shown in the illustration. Close the ADF door (page 34). Notice • Close the ADF door after confirming that no documents remain inside the unit.
  • Page 66: Care And Maintenance

    9 Care and Maintenance 9 Care and Maintenance 9.1 Cleaning the Outside of the Scanner Notice • Before moving the unit, be sure to unplug the power cord and USB cable. • Do not use commercially available cleaners, detergent, thinner, or benzine. (Doing so may cause deformation, discoloration or damage.) •...
  • Page 67: Cleaning The Inside Of The Scanner

    9.2 Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner 9.2 Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner Notice • Before cleaning the unit, turn the unit off, and disconnect the power cord and the USB cable. • Clean the inside of the scanner when approximately 30,000 sheets have been scanned. (This includes the number of sheets fed using Count Only Mode.) The time for cleaning may differ depending on documents you scan.
  • Page 68: Cleaning The Conveyor And Scanning Glasses

    9.2.1 Cleaning the Conveyor and Scanning Glasses 9.2.1 Cleaning the Conveyor and Scanning Glasses With a soft and dry cloth, wipe off any dirt on the conveyor ( ) and scanning glasses ( ). • If the dirt does not come off, use a soft, slightly damp cloth. Location of the conveyor and the scanning glasses for cleaning Conveyor Scanning glasses...
  • Page 69: Cleaning The Sensors

    9.2.2 Cleaning the Sensors 9.2.2 Cleaning the Sensors Remove dust from the sensors with a cotton swab. Location of the sensors for cleaning Waiting sensor Skew sensor Double feed detector Slip detector sensor Starting sensor Paper sensor Exit sensor Jam sensor...
  • Page 70: Cleaning The Rollers

    9.2.3 Cleaning the Rollers 9.2.3 Cleaning the Rollers Use the Roller Cleaning Paper (page 9) to wipe the dirt from the surfaces of all rollers. Direction to wipe rollers Double feed prevention roller, Separation roller Other rollers Notice • After removing the double feed prevention roller, gently wipe dirt from the surface of the roller in the direction indicated by the arrows in the illustration.
  • Page 71 9.2.3 Cleaning the Rollers Location of rollers...
  • Page 72 9.2.3 Cleaning the Rollers...
  • Page 73 9.2.3 Cleaning the Rollers Paper feed roller Separation roller Free rollers Conveyor rollers • For details about cleaning the conveyor rollers, see "9.2.4 Cleaning Mode" (page 74). Double feed prevention roller Exit roller • For details about cleaning the exit roller, see "9.2.4 Cleaning Mode" (page 74).
  • Page 74: Cleaning Mode

    9.2.4 Cleaning Mode 9.2.4 Cleaning Mode Cleaning Mode can be used to help cleaning the conveyor rollers and exit roller. During Cleaning Mode, the conveyor rollers and exit roller rotate a small amount every time the Start/Stop button ( ) on the scanner is pressed.
  • Page 75 9.2.4 Cleaning Mode Clean the conveyor rollers and exit roller. Use the Roller Cleaning Paper (page 9) to wipe the dirt from the surfaces of the rollers. Press the Start/Stop button ( ) on the scanner to rotate the rollers a small amount. iii.
  • Page 76: Clearing The Counter After Cleaning The Rollers

    9.2.5 Clearing the Counter After Cleaning the Rollers 9.2.5 Clearing the Counter After Cleaning the Rollers After cleaning the rollers, set the After Clean Roller Counter to zero (0) from the operation panel (page 20). Press the menu button ( of the cursor button to select "Counter".
  • Page 77: Replacing The Rollers

    9.3 Replacing the Rollers 9.3 Replacing the Rollers As a rough guideline, we recommend replacing the paper feed roller, separation roller, and double feed prevention roller after scanning 600,000 sheets of paper. ("600,000 sheets" is based on scanning high- quality woodfree paper. This includes the number of sheets fed using Count Only Mode. Depending on the type of paper and other factors, the actual lifetime of the rollers may be shorter.) The number of sheets scanned can be checked on the LCD.
  • Page 78 9.3 Replacing the Rollers Line up the shaft with the hole of the roller, and push the shaft through until it clicks into place. Move the levers ( ) downwards. Move the levers ( ) outwards, and remove the separation roller ( ). Open the "Roller exchange kit (KV-SS064)"...
  • Page 79 9.3 Replacing the Rollers Insert the new separation roller. Move the levers ( ) inwards so that the shaft ( ) enters the holes ( ) of the both sides of the roller. Move the levers ( ) upwards to fit the grooves.
  • Page 80 9.3 Replacing the Rollers Slowly push the paper feed roller cover in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. Put your fingers on the indents ( ) of the double feed prevention roller cover and pull it upwards to remove it.
  • Page 81 9.3 Replacing the Rollers Notice • If part ( ) of the double feed prevention roller comes off, attach it as shown below. Open the "Roller exchange kit (KV-SS064)" (optional) and take out the new double feed prevention roller. Install the new double feed prevention roller. •...
  • Page 82: Clearing The Counter After Replacing The Rollers

    9.3.1 Clearing the Counter After Replacing the Rollers 9.3.1 Clearing the Counter After Replacing the Rollers After replacing the rollers, set the After Replace Roller Counter to zero (0) from the operation panel (page 20). Press the menu button ( of the cursor button to select "Counter".
  • Page 83: Optional Imprinter Unit

    10 Optional Imprinter Unit 10 Optional Imprinter Unit 10.1 Installing the Imprinter Unit and Ink Cartridge The imprinter unit can be used to print information such as a name, the date and time, or a serial number on the document after scanning. Depending on your goals, the imprinter can be used as a pre-imprinter or a post-imprinter.
  • Page 84: Installing The Imprinter As The Pre-Imprinter

    10.1.1 Installing the imprinter as the pre-imprinter 10.1.1 Installing the imprinter as the pre-imprinter Open the pre-imprinter door (page 35). Note • Move up the exit tray using the operation panel. Pass the cable through the opening of the pre-imprinter door. After aligning the pins ( ) on both sides with the slits in the body of the scanner ( ), insert the pins ( ) until they are immobilized by the springs ( ).
  • Page 85 10.1.1 Installing the imprinter as the pre-imprinter Close the pre-imprinter door. Turn the flap up, and connect the cable. Notice • Check the orientation of the connector before insertion.
  • Page 86: Install The Imprinter As The Post-Imprinter

    10.1.2 Install the imprinter as the post-imprinter 10.1.2 Install the imprinter as the post-imprinter Turn OFF the unit's power (page 33). Open the post-imprinter door (page 38). Connect the cable. Notice • Check the orientation of the connector before insertion. After aligning the pins ( ) on both sides with the slits in the body of the scanner ( ), insert the pins ( ) until they are immobilized by the springs ( ).
  • Page 87 10.1.2 Install the imprinter as the post-imprinter Close the post-imprinter door.
  • Page 88: Replacing The Ink Cartridge

    10.2 Replacing the Ink Cartridge 10.2 Replacing the Ink Cartridge 10.2.1 How to Remove the Ink Cartridge Open the imprinter door. • When removing the ink cartridge from the pre-imprinter, refer to "6.5.1.1 When installing/uninstalling the imprinter unit and ink cartridge" (page 35). •...
  • Page 89 10.2.1 How to Remove the Ink Cartridge • For details about installing a new ink cartridge, refer to "10.2.2 How to Install the Ink Cartridge" (page 90).
  • Page 90: How To Install The Ink Cartridge

    10.2.2 How to Install the Ink Cartridge 10.2.2 How to Install the Ink Cartridge Notice • Check that the unit has been turned off. Remove the protective sheet. Move the carriage to the ink cartridge exchange position. • For the exchange position, see the label on the scanner (page 83). Insert the ink cartridge into the carriage.
  • Page 91 10.2.2 How to Install the Ink Cartridge Lock the cartridge adjusting lever.
  • Page 92: Printing

    10.3 Printing 10.3 Printing Adjusting the imprinter printing position Open the pre-imprinter door (page 37). Move the carriage to the desired printing position, and align the indicator ( ) with the " " mark ( ). • The " " mark indicates the printing position. Printing is not available in any other position. •...
  • Page 93 10.3 Printing Press of the cursor button for 1 second or more. • The exit tray will move down. Printing Position 141 mm (5.6 in.) 121 mm (4.8 in.) 109.3 mm (4.3 in.) 97.5 mm (3.8 in.) 97.5 mm (3.8 in.) 83.5 mm (3.3 in.) 83.5 mm (3.3 in.) 66.8 mm (2.6 in.)
  • Page 94: Cleaning The Ink Cartridge

    10.4 Cleaning the ink cartridge 10.4 Cleaning the ink cartridge If printing becomes faded, perform the following: Cleaning by using the User Utility Click the [Clean Imprinter] button on the User Utility program. This will help remove clogging by ejecting ink from the print head. Cleaning the dirt on the print head Wipe and clean the print head with moistened tissue paper.
  • Page 95: Appendix

    11 Appendix 11 Appendix 11.1 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs while the scanner is being used, check the following items and check the scanner's status in User Utility. If the unit still malfunctions, turn it OFF, unplug the power cord and call for service. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy...
  • Page 96 11.1 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The paper feed roller, separation Clean the paper feed roller, roller, or double feed prevention separation roller, or double feed roller is dirty. prevention roller. (page 70) Clean the double feed detectors. The double feed detectors are dirty. (page 69) The paper feed roller, separation Replace the paper feed roller,...
  • Page 97 11.1 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The document guides are not Adjust the document guides adjusted to the size of the properly to the size of the document to be scanned, or the document to be scanned. (page document to be scanned is set slanted on the feed tray.
  • Page 98: Error Messages

    11.2 Error Messages 11.2 Error Messages Error codes and simple messages describing the scanner's condition are displayed on the LCD. For details about the error codes and messages, check in User Utility. Error Code Cause Remedy The paper has jammed in the feed Open the ADF door, and remove the tray area.
  • Page 99: Shading Adjustment

    11.3 Shading Adjustment 11.3 Shading Adjustment When shading adjustment is required • Perform shading adjustment when the density and brightness of sections of scanned images are considerably uneven, or when image quality does not improve after cleaning the inside of the scanner. Before proceeding with the shading adjustment •...
  • Page 100: Uninstalling The Software

    In Windows XP, select [Add or Remove Programs]. Uninstall the following software programs. Program Name Publisher Image Capture Plus Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. Scan Button Setting Tool Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. IDREngine Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. Panasonic Scanner Manuals Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd.
  • Page 101: Repacking Instructions

    11.5 Repacking Instructions 11.5 Repacking Instructions It is highly recommended that you keep the original carton and ALL packing materials. If you need to transport or ship the scanner, please follow these instructions. Notice • Improper repacking of the scanner may result in a service charge to repair the scanner. •...
  • Page 102: Specifications

    The scanning speed differs depending on the host computer, the operating system, the application, the measuring method, the quantity of data in the image, and the paper type. The scanning speed depends on a measuring method of Panasonic. When scanning a document larger than A5 size at high resolutions over 600 dpi, the scanning may fail due to insufficient memory.
  • Page 103 11.6 Specifications General Item KV-S8147 KV-S8127 External dimensions 545 × 474 × 435 mm (21.46 × 18.66 × 17.12 in.) (Width × Depth × Height) (Not including protruding parts) Weight 44.4 kg (97.9 lb.) AC100 – 120 V, 50/60 Hz, 2.7 A Power requirement AC100 –...
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