Image Scanner
fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250/fi-8150U/fi-8250U
Operator's Guide
Image Scanner fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250/fi-8150U/fi-8250U Operator's Guide
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Introduction
About This Product
Manuals
Trademarks
Manufacturer
Issue Date/Issuer
Safety Information
Symbols Used in This Manual
Abbreviations Used in This Manual
Arrow Symbols in This Manual
Screen Examples in This Manual
Conditions on Licenses for the Open Source Software
Notice
Scanner Overview
Main Features
Operating Methods
Parts and Functions [fi-8190/fi-8170/fi-8150/fi-8150U]
Parts and Functions [fi-8290/fi-8270/fi-8250/fi-8250U]
Parts and Functions [Common Parts for All Models]
Scanner Setup
Overview of the Bundled Software
System Requirements
Connecting the Scanner via a Wired LAN in order to Operate It with a Computer (When Obtaining an IP Address Automatically) [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Connecting the Scanner via a Wired LAN in Order to Operate It with a Computer (When Assigning an IP Address Manually) [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Connecting the Scanner to a Computer via the USB Cable in Order to Operate It with the Computer
Connecting the Scanner via a Wired LAN in Order to Operate It with PaperStream NX Manager (When Obtaining an IP Address Automatically) [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Connecting the Scanner via a Wired LAN in Order to Operate It with PaperStream NX Manager (When Setting an IP Address Manually) [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Starting Up Scanner Selection Tool [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Starting Up IP Address Setting Tool [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Basic Operations
Turning the Power ON/OFF
How to Turn the Power ON
How to Turn the Power OFF
Entering and Resuming from Power Saving Mode
Opening/Closing the ADF
How to Open the ADF
How to Close the ADF
Opening/Closing the Document Cover [fi-8290/fi-8270/fi-8250/fi-8250U]
How to Open the Document Cover
How to Close the Document Cover
Setting Up the ADF Paper Chute (Feeder)
Setting Up the Stacker [fi-8190/fi-8170/fi-8150/fi-8150U]
Document Length Is A4 (Portrait) or Longer
Document Length Is Shorter than A4 (Portrait)
Documents with Different Sizes
Setting Up the Stacker [fi-8290/fi-8270/fi-8250/fi-8250U]
Document Length Is A5 (Portrait) or Longer
Document Length Is Shorter than A5 (Portrait)
Documents with Different Sizes
How to Perform a Basic Scan
Performing a Scan with an Image Scanning Application
Pressing a Button on the Scanner in order to Start an Image Scanning Application and Perform a Scan
Configuring the Settings for a Button on a Computer (For USB Connection)
Processing a Job (With PaperStream NX Manager) [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270]
Processing a Job (With PaperStream NX Manager) [fi-8150/fi-8250]
How to Load Documents
Loading a Document in the ADF Paper Chute (Feeder)
Preparing Documents to Load Them in the ADF Paper Chute (Feeder)
How to Load a Document in the ADF Paper Chute (Feeder)
Placing a Document on the Flatbed [fi-8290/fi-8270/fi-8250/fi-8250U]
Documents for Scanning
Paper Size
Document Type
Document Thickness (Paper Weight)
Documents That May Not Be Scanned Successfully
Documents That Must Not Be Scanned
Precautions
Loading Capacity
Area Not to Be Perforated
Conditions Required to Accurately Detect Overlapped Documents (Multifeed)
Conditions for Mixed Batch Scanning
Conditions for Automatic Page Size Detection
Conditions for Using the Carrier Sheet
Conditions for Using the Photo Carrier Sheet
Conditions for Using the Booklet Carrier Sheet
How to Use the Operator Panel [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270]
Operator Panel Overview
Names and Functions of the Operator Panel
Indications on LCD
Description of the Indicator
How to Use Settings Menu
Checking the Guidance Contents
Checking the Information
Checking the Scanner Information
Operational Settings for the Scanner
Checking and Clearing the Consumable Counters
Document Count
Configurable Items in the Settings Menu
How to Use Function Selection
Item Configurable in Function Selection
How to Use the Operator Panel [fi-8150/fi-8250/fi-8150U/fi-8250U]
Operator Panel Overview
Names and Functions of the Operator Panel
Indications on Function Number Display
Various Ways to Scan
Scanning Documents with Different Widths
Scanning Documents That Are 220 mm to 240 mm in Width
Scanning Documents Folded in Half
Scanning Documents such as Envelopes or Multi-Layered Transfer Paper
Scanning Booklets such as Passports
Scanning Documents Larger than A4/Letter Size
Scanning Photographs and Clippings without Damaging Them
Scanning Booklets such as Passports without Damaging Them
Scanning Long Page Documents
Scanning Books with the Flatbed [fi-8290/fi-8270/fi-8250/fi-8250U]
Scanning Large Documents with the Flatbed [fi-8290/fi-8270/fi-8250/fi-8250U]
Feeding Documents Manually
Configuring Not to Detect Certain Overlap Patterns
Operational Procedure [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270]
Operational Procedure [fi-8150/fi-8250/fi-8150U/fi-8250U]
Disabling the Paper Protection Function [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270]
Operational Procedure
Daily Care
Cleaning Materials
Location and Frequency
Cleaning the Outside of the Scanner
Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner (ADF) with Cleaning Paper
Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner (ADF) with a Cloth
Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner (Flatbed) [fi-8290/fi-8270/fi-8250/fi-8250U]
Cleaning the (Carrier) Sheet
Replacing the Consumables
Consumables and Replacement Cycles
Replacing the Brake Roller
Replacing the Pick Roller
Troubleshooting
When a Paper Jam Occurs
Errors
Imprinter Error (When the Imprinter Is Installed) [fi-8190/fi-8170/fi-8150/fi-8150U]
Memory Error/LSI Error
Internal Communication Error of the Scanner
Flatbed Carrier Error [fi-8290/fi-8270/fi-8250/fi-8250U]
Optical Error (Flatbed) [fi-8290/fi-8270/fi-8250/fi-8250U]
Optical Error (ADF)
Operator Panel Error
EEPROM Error
Image Memory Read-Write Error
Background Switching Mechanism Error
Motor Circuit Error
Imprinter System Error (When the Imprinter Is Installed) [fi-8190/fi-8170/fi-8150/fi-8150U]
Lamp Circuit Error
Paper Protection
Paper Jam/Pick Error
Paper Jam (When the Imprinter Is Installed) [fi-8190/fi-8170/fi-8150/fi-8150U]
Multifeed
Sensor(s) Dirty
Sensor Error
Module Error
Network Setting Error [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Scanner Central Admin Server Setting Error [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Server Setting Error [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Authentication Failed [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270]
Transport Lock Error [fi-8290/fi-8270/fi-8250/fi-8250U]
ADF Open
Imprinter Cover Open (When the Imprinter Is Installed) [fi-8190/fi-8170/fi-8150/fi-8150U]
Print Cartridge Not Installed (When the Imprinter Is Installed) [fi-8190/fi-8170/fi-8150/fi-8150U]
Outside Designated Scan Area Error (When Operating with PaperStream NX Manager) [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Imprinting Area Error (When the Imprinter Is Installed) [fi-8190/fi-8170/fi-8150/fi-8150U]
Being Used by Others
The Scanner Is in Doc Counting Mode [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270]
No Paper
Stop
Pause
Outside Designated Scan Area Error (When Operating with a Computer)
Invalid Command
Interface Malfunction
Unit Attention
Troubleshooting
The Scanner Cannot Be Powered ON
The LCD or the [Scan/Enter] Button or Both Turn Off [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270]
The Function Number Display or the [Scan/Stop] Button or Both Turn Off [fi-8150/fi-8250/fi-8150U/fi-8250U]
Cannot Connect the Scanner and a Computer with the Network [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Cannot Connect the Scanner and a Computer via the USB Cable
Cannot Connect the Scanner (Operated with PaperStream NX Manager) to a Server by Specifying an IP Address [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Cannot Connect the Scanner (Operated with PaperStream NX Manager) to a Server by Specifying a Host Name (With PaperStream NX Manager) [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Scanning Does Not Start
Scanning Takes a Long Time
The Scanned Image of a Picture or Photo is Rough/Image Noise Appears
Quality of Scanned Text or Lines Is Unsatisfactory
Images Are Distorted or Not Clear
Vertical Streaks Appear on the Images
An Error (Error Code "U0:10", "U4:40" or "U5:4A") is Already Displayed in the LCD After Power-on [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270]
An Error ("E" or Other Letter or Number) is Already Displayed in the Function Number Display After Power-on [fi-8150/fi-8250/fi-8150U/fi-8250U]
Overlapped Documents Are Frequently Fed into the Scanner
Situation in Which the Document Is not Fed into the ADF Occurs Frequently
Paper Protection Is Set Off Frequently
Paper Jams/Pick Errors Occur Frequently
Images Turn Out Elongated
A Shadow Appears at the Top or the Bottom of the Image
There Are Black Traces on the Document
The (Carrier) Sheet Is Not Fed Smoothly or a Jam Occurs
Part of the Image Appears Missing in the Case Where the (Carrier) Sheet Is Used
An Error Occurs When Entering the Default Administrator Password
Before You Contact the Scanner Service Provider
Actions to Take Before You Contact the Scanner Service Provider
Items to Check Before You Contact the Scanner Service Provider
Checking the Product Label
Scanner Settings (Software Operation Panel)
Starting Up the Software Operation Panel
Setting the Software Operation Panel to [View Only mode]
Setting [View Only mode]
Exiting [View Only mode]
Setting a Password
Changing the Password
Clearing the Password
Resetting the Password
Setting Items
Device Setting
Device Setting 2
Settings Related to Sheet Counters
Checking the Sheet Counters
Clearing the Sheet Counters
Messages for Cleaning or Replacing Consumables
Scanner Cleaning Cycle [Cleaning Cycle]
Specifying the Cycle to Replace Consumables [Life Counter Alarm Setting]
Settings Related to Scanning
Adjusting the Starting Position for Scanning [Offset Setting/Vertical magnification Adjustment]
Removing Shadows/Streaks that Appear around Edges of Images [Page Edge Filler (ADF)/Page Edge Filler (FB) [fi-8290/fi-8270/fi-8250/fi-8250U]]
Configuring the Scan Setting to Drop Out Specified Colors When Scanning [Dropout Color]
Shortening the Scanning Intervals [Pre-Pick]
Specifying the Number of Retries for Paper Feeding [Number of paper feeding retries]
Feeding [Pick Speed]
Cropping the Image Boundary [AutoCrop Boundary]
Protecting the Documents from Being Damaged [Paper Protection]
Specifying the Sensitivity Level for Paper Protection [Paper Protection Sensitivity]
Scanning Slowly at Low Resolution [Low-speed Feed Mode]
Scanning at High Altitude [High Altitude Mode]
Specifying the Image Quality for Scanning [Image Quality Mode]
Preventing an Image from Missing Any Parts When Documents Are Fed Skewed (Overscan Control) [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270]
Settings Related to the Detection for Overlapped Documents (Multifeed)
Specifying a Method to Detect Overlapped Documents [Multifeed]
Specifying the Area to Detect Overlapped Documents [Document check area specification for Multifeed Detection]
Setting to Ignore Certain Overlap Patterns [Intelligent Multifeed Function]
Settings Related to Waiting Time
Waiting Time in Manual Feeding [Manual Feeding]
Waiting Time for the Scanner to Enter Power Saving Mode [Power saving]
Settings Related to the Connection Between the Scanner and Computer
Specifying the USB Operation [USB] [fi-8150/fi-8250/fi-8150U/fi-8250U]
Settings to Use the Scanner Only via the USB Connection [Network Function] [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Settings Related to Power On/Off and the Power Consumption of the Scanner
Method for Turning the Scanner ON/OFF [Power Switch Control]
Settings for Saving the Power Consumption of the Scanner (ECO Mode)
Settings Related to Scanner Maintenance
Detecting Vertical Streaks [Vertical Streak Detection]
Specifying the Sensitivity Level for Vertical Streak Detection [Vertical Streak Sensitivity]
Setting the Maintenance/Inspection Cycles for the Scanner [Maintenance and Inspection Cycle] [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270]
Network Settings (fi Series Network Settings) [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Starting Up fi Series Network Settings
Setting Items
Scanner Information
Scanner Information
Network
Scanner Name
Scanner Code
Wired LAN
Security
Network Encryption
Linking with Server
Proxy Server
PaperStream NX Manager
Scanner Central Admin Server
Maintenance
Admin Password
Export the Scanner Setting Information
Import the Scanner Setting Information
Restore Factory Defaults
License
Appendix
Basic Specification
Installation Specification
Outer Dimensions
Outer Dimensions [fi-8190/fi-8170/fi-8150/fi-8150U]
Outer Dimensions [fi-8290/fi-8270/fi-8250/fi-8250U]
Scanner Options
Uninstalling the Software
Notes When Using IPv6 [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Supplementary Notes for operating with PaperStream NX Manager [fi-8190/fi-8290/fi-8170/fi-8270/fi-8150/fi-8250]
Exporting the Scanner Settings
Notes for Distributing Assets with the Scanner Central Admin Server
Contact for Inquiries