RICOH fi-8950/fi-8930/fi-8820
Operator's Guide
RICOH fi-8950/fi-8930/fi-8820 Operator's Guide
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Introduction
About This Product
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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
Important Notes
Scanner Overview
Main Features
Parts and Functions
Scanner Setup
Overview of the Bundled Software
System Requirements
Connecting the Scanner to a Computer via the USB Cable
Connecting the Scanner via a Wired LAN (When Obtaining an IP Address Automatically)
Connecting the Scanner via a Wired LAN (When Assigning an IP Address Manually)
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 Hopper
How to Open the Hopper
How to Close the Hopper
Opening/Closing the ADF
How to Open the ADF
How to Close the ADF
Setting the Loading Capacity of the Hopper
Setting Up the Stacker
Adjusting the Stacker
Fixing the Height of the Stacker (For Documents with Large Folds)
Adjusting the Paper Separation Force
Switching between Document Feeding Methods
Switching to U-turn Scan
Switching to Straight Scan
Switching to Manual Continuous Mode
Switching to Manual Single Mode
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)
How to Load Documents
Loading Documents
Preparation
How to Load Documents
Setting Documents at the Center of the Hopper
Loading the Documents by the Left or Right Side of the Hopper
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
Loading Documents with Index Tabs or Non-rectangular Documents
Conditions Required to Accurately Detect Overlapped Documents (Multifeed)
Conditions for Mixed Batch Scanning
Notes on Automatic Paper Size Detection
Conditions for Using the Carrier Sheet
Conditions for Using the Photo Carrier Sheet
How to Use the Operator Panel
Operator Panel Overview
Names and Functions of the Operator Panel
Elements on the Touch Screen
Counting Documents
Various Ways to Scan
Scanning Documents with Different Widths
Scanning Documents Folded in Half
Scanning Documents such as Envelopes or Multi-Layered Transfer Paper
Scanning Thick Envelopes
Scanning Documents That Can Be Damaged Quite Easily without Damaging Them
Scanning Photographs and Clippings without Damaging Them
Scanning Long Page Documents
Feeding Documents Manually
Configuring Not to Detect Overlapped Documents
Operational Procedure
Disabling Paper Protection
Operational Procedure
Daily Care
Cleaning Materials
Location and Frequency
Cleaning the Outside of the Scanner
Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner (ADF) (with the Cleaning Paper/Cleaning Sheet)
Cleaning with the Cleaning Paper
Cleaning with the Cleaning Sheet
Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner (ADF) with a Cloth
Cleaning the (Carrier) Sheet
Replacing the Consumables
Consumables and Replacement Cycles
Replacing the Pick Roller
Replacing the Separator Roller
Replacing the Brake Roller
Replacing the Print Cartridge
Troubleshooting
When a Paper Jam Occurs
Errors
Imprinter Error (When the Imprinter Is Installed)
Memory Error/LSI Error
Internal Communication Error of the Scanner
Optical Error (ADF)
Operator Panel Error
EEPROM Error
Image Memory Read-Write Error
Hopper Malfunction
Stacker Malfunction
Brake Roller Unit Malfunction
Pick Encoder Malfunction
Solenoid Malfunction
Background Switching Mechanism Error
Fan Malfunction
Motor Circuit Error
Imprinter System Error (When the Imprinter Is Installed)
Failure in Switching Paper Output Slot
Paper Damage Prevention
Paper Jam/Pick Error
Multifeed
Sensor(s) Dirty
Pick Roller Error
Brake Roller/Separator Roller(s) Not Installed Correctly
Sensor Error
Wired LAN Error
Network Setting Error
ADF Open
Imprinter Cover Open
Print Cartridge Not Installed (When the Imprinter Is Installed)
Imprinting Area Error (When the Imprinter Is Installed)
Being Used by Others
The Scanner Is in Doc Counting Mode.
No Paper. Load Documents.
Scanning Was Stopped
Scanning Has Been Paused by the User
Outside Designated Scan Area Error
Invalid CDB Field
Invalid Field Parameter List
Command Sequence Error
Wrong Windows Combination
Troubleshooting
The Scanner Cannot Be Powered ON
One or Both of the Touch Screen and the Outline Light of the [Scan/Stop] Button Turn Off
The Touch Screen Does Not Function
A Malfunction Occurs in the Touch Screen/The Display on the Touch Screen Is in an Incorrect Position
The Display on the Touch Screen Is Distorted
Cannot Connect the Scanner and a Computer via a Wired LAN
Cannot Connect the Scanner and a Computer via the USB Cable
Scanning Does Not Start
Scanning Takes a Long Time
An Error (Error Code "U4:40" or "U5:4A", or Message "ADF open" or "Imprinter Cover Open") is Already Displayed on the Touch Screen After Power-on
Overlapped Documents Are Frequently Fed into the Scanner
Situation in Which the Document Is not Fed into the ADF Occurs Frequently
Paper Damage Prevention Is Set Off Frequently
Paper Jams/Pick Errors Occur Frequently
Documents Are Not Ejected from the Paper Output at the Front
Paper Output Selection Switch Does Not Work
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
Images Turn Out Elongated
A Shadow Appears at the Top or the Bottom of the Image
Vertical Streaks Appear on Scanned Images
There Are Black Traces on the Document
The (Carrier) Sheet Is Not Fed Smoothly/Paper Jams Occur
Part of the Image Appears Missing in the Case Where the (Carrier) Sheet Is Used
Forgotten Passcode
Forgotten Admin Password
An Error Occurs When Entering the Default Administrator Password
Before You Contact the Distributor/Dealer
Actions to Take Before You Contact the Distributor/Dealer
Items to Check Before You Contact the Distributor/Dealer
Checking the Product Label
Scanner Settings (Touch Screen)
Setting Items
Power Management
Paper Source/Feeding
Paper Source
Paper Feeding
Moire Reduction (Advanced)
Cleaning & Maintenance
Function Selection Display
USB
Passcode
Restore Factory Defaults
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 Black Streaks that Appear around the Edges of Images (Shadow of a Document) [Page Edge Filler (ADF)]
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]
Setting the Mode to Scan Thin Papers [Thin Paper Feed Mode]
Setting the Timing at Which Document Feeding is Started [Pick Speed]
Settings for Image Sizes [AutoCrop Boundary]
Settings for the Paper Damage Prevention Function [Detection of Documents outside Scannable Area]
Settings for Scanning Documents with Index Tabs or Non-rectangular Documents [Automatic Page Size Detection (Page End)]
Scanning at High Altitude [High Altitude Mode]
Specifying the Image Quality for Scanning [Image Quality Mode]
Settings for the Paper Damage Prevention Function [Low-speed Feed Mode]
Setting the Automatic Control of the Paper Separation Force [Automatic Separation Control]
Setting the Control for Ejecting Small Size Documents [Stacking Control]
Correcting the Orientation of a Skewed Document to Feed the Document Straight [Automatic Skew Correction] (fi-8950/fi-8930)
Adjusting the Stacker Height [Stacker Positioning]
Preventing an Image from Missing Any Parts When Documents Are Fed Skewed [Overscan Control]
Settings to Prevent Vertical Streaks (Moire) Appearing in Images [Moire Reduction (Advanced)]
Settings for the Paper Protection Function [Paper Protection]
Settings to Detect Stapled Documents [Stapled Documents Detection]
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 for the Scanner to Enter Power Saving Mode [Power saving]
Waiting Time in Manual Feeding [Manual Feeding]
Settings Related to the Connection Between the Scanner and Computer
Specifying the USB Operation [USB]
Settings to Use the Scanner Only via the USB Connection [Network Function]
Settings Related to Power On/Off and the Power Consumption of the Scanner
Settings to Memorize the Manually Adjusted Paper Separation Force [Paper Separation Force at Power-off]
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
Setting the Maintenance/Inspection Cycles for the Scanner [Maintenance and Inspection Cycle]
Setting for Receiving Notifications about Dirt on the Glass [Notify when glass is dirty]
Network Settings (fi Series Network Settings)
Starting Up fi Series Network Settings
Setting Items
Scanner Information
Scanner Information
Network
Scanner Name
Wired LAN
Security
Network Encryption
Maintenance
Admin Password
Export the Scanner Setting Information
Import the Scanner Setting Information
Restore Factory Defaults
Appendix
Basic Specification
Installation Specification
Outer Dimensions
Scanner Options
How to Check the Network Connection for the Scanner
Starting Up Scanner Selection Tool
Starting Up IP Address Setting Tool
Uninstalling the Software
Notes When Using IPv6
Notes When Exporting the Scanner Settings
Contact for Inquiries