Panasonic Document Scanner Kv S1015c Operating Manual

							These instructions contain information on operating the scanner. Before reading these instructions, please read 
the Safety Guide and the Quick Reference Guide enclosed with this unit.
Please carefully read these instructions and the enclosed Safety Guide a\
nd Quick Reference Guide.
Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference.Model No.   
KV-S1026C
KV-S1015C
Operating Manual
Document Scanner  
						

							Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Document Scanner.
About the documentation The 
scanner documentation consists of 3 manuals: the Operating Manual (this manual), the Safety Guide and
the Quick Reference Guide.
Operating Manual(this manual) This manual provides all information required to use the scanner.
Safety Guide The Safety Guide explains safety precautions and other important information.
Quick Reference Guide The Quick Reference Guide explains the installation of the unit and software.About the Software Help
Each software contains help files.
For details about viewing the help files, see 

"To view the help" (page 26).
Software / Manual DVD-ROM Contents
Drivers Device Driver
–
TWAIN –
ISIS KV-S1026C only
Applications Image Capture Plus
*1
–
Presto! PageManager 9 *2
KV-S1015C only
Presto! BizCard 6 *3
KV-S1015C only
Utilities User Utility
–
Scan Button Setting Tool –
Documents *4 Operating Manual
–
Separation Sheet *5
–*1
Image Capture Plus is a Panasonic original application for configuring advanced scanning settings. The edition of Image Capture
Plus included with KV

-S1015C does not support high-compression PDFs or searchable PDFs.
*2 Presto! PageManager ®
 9 is an application for scanning, sharing and organizing documents. The edition of Presto! PageManager 9
included with this scanner is different to the commercially available one.
*3 Presto! BizCard ®
 6 is an application for organizing and managing business cards.
*4 Each document is a PDF document. To view documents correctly, install Adobe ®
 Reader ®
.
*5 For details about the separation sheet, see "Using Separation Sheets" (page 38). 2 Operating ManualIntroduction 
						

							System Requirements
Computer IBM®
 PC/AT or compatible machine with a DVD -ROM drive
CPU Intel®
 Core™2 Duo 1.8 GHz or higher
Interface USB 2.0Note
•For 

details about the system requirements, refer to [Read me first] in the Software / Manual DVD-ROM.
• The above system requirements may not satisfy the requirements of all operating systems.
• The scanning speed differs depending on the host computer’s operating environment or the application
used.
• Due to the slower speed of USB 1.1, it is recommended to use a USB 2.0 interface.
• If you connect the scanner to a USB hub, it is not guaranteed to work.
Abbreviations •Windows ®
 refers to the Microsoft ®
 Windows ®
 operating system (hereafter Windows).
• Windows ®
 XP refers to the Microsoft ®
 Windows ®
 XP operating system (hereafter Windows XP).
• Windows Vista ®
 refers to the Microsoft ®
 Windows Vista ®
 operating system (hereafter Windows Vista).
• Windows ® 
7 refers to the Microsoft ®
 Windows ® 
7 operating system (hereafter Windows 7).
• The explanations and screen shots in this manual are based on the Windows 7 operating system.
• The screen shots used in this manual may differ from the screens displayed on your computer.
• The contents and design of the software are subject to change without notice.
• The explanations in this manual are based on the KV-S1026C. Operating Manual 3 Introduction 
						

							Trademarks
•Microsoft, 
Windows, Windows Vista, and Internet Explorer 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 other countries.
• IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries,
or both.
• Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated
in the United States and/or other countries.
• Presto! PageManager and Presto! BizCard are registered trademarks of NewSoft Technology Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
About Consumables and Optional Accessories Consumables and optional accessories available for this scanner are as follows:
n  Consumables
•Roller exchange kit (Part No.: KV-SS058) for the KV-S1026C
• Roller exchange kit (Part No.: KV-SS059) for the KV-S1015C
n  Optional Accessories
• Roller cleaning paper (Part No.: KV-SS03)
For details, see "Replacement Parts and Optional Units" (page 50).
International ENERGY STAR Program
[For United States, Canada, and EU only] 4 Operating ManualIntroduction As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets  
the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.  
						

							Federal Communications Commission Requirements (For United States
only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment 
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• The user may find the booklet "Something About Interference" available from FCC local regional offices
helpful.
FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use the recommended
shielded interfacing cable when connecting to a host computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model Number: KV-S1026C
KV-S1015C
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 1-800

-726-2797
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For FRG Users (For Germany Only) •Machine 

noise information regulation - 3.GPSGV, the maximum sound pressure level is 70 dB(A) or less,
in conformity with EN ISO 7779.
• This device is not intended for use in the direct field of view at visual display workplaces. To avoid
incommoding reflexions at visual display workplaces this device must not be placed in the direct field of
view.
For Korean Only •This unit is residential (Class B) EMC device that is primarily intended to use at home, and are available
in all areas. Operating Manual 5 Introduction 
						

							Table of Contents
Before You Start ....................................................................................... 8
For Your Safety .. ............................................................................................................... 8
Safety Information (For United Kingdom only) .. ..........................................................11
Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 11
Installation .. ............................................................................................ 14
Check the Accessories .. ................................................................................................. 14
Location of Controls .. ..................................................................................................... 15
Main Unit ........................................................................................................................ 15
Control Panel and LED Indicators .. ................................................................................ 17
Installing the Unit .. .......................................................................................................... 19
Installing Software .. ........................................................................................................ 23
Software Installation and Connection .. ........................................................................... 23
Viewing Operation Manual and Help Installed .. ...........................................................26
Starting Up Scanner Applications Automatically .. ......................................................27
Single Touch Scan Settings .. ......................................................................................... 27
Deleting Installed Software .. .......................................................................................... 29
Operation .. .............................................................................................. 30
Preparing Documents ..................................................................................................... 30
Acceptable Documents .. ................................................................................................ 30
Acceptable cards ............................................................................................................ 30
Unacceptable Documents .. ............................................................................................ 31
Scanning Documents .. ................................................................................................... 33
Mixed Batch Card Guide .. ............................................................................................... 37
Installing the mixed batch card guide .. ........................................................................... 37
Using the mixed batch card guide .. ................................................................................ 37
Using Separation Sheets .. .............................................................................................. 38
About Printing Separation Sheets .. ................................................................................ 39
Care and Maintenance ........................................................................... 40
Clearing Paper Jams ....................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning the Scanner .. ................................................................................................... 42
Outside of the Scanner ................................................................................................... 42
Inside of the Scanner ..................................................................................................... 43
Cleaning the Rollers .. ..................................................................................................... 44
Cleaning the Scanning glass, Reference area, and Double feed detectors .. .................48
Replacement Parts and Optional Units .. ..............................................50
Replacement Parts and Optional Units .. ....................................................................... 50
Replacing Parts ............................................................................................................... 51
Replacing the Rollers .. ................................................................................................... 51
Appendix .. ............................................................................................... 56
Troubleshooting .. ............................................................................................................ 56
Repacking Instructions .. ................................................................................................ 59
Specifications .. ................................................................................................................ 616 Operating ManualTable of Contents 
						

							Index..............................................................................................................
63Operating Manual 7 Table of Contents 
						

							For Your Safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of life, read this
section 
carefully before using the unit to ensure proper
and safe operation of your unit.
• This section explains the graphic symbols used
in this manual. Denotes a potential
hazard that could
result in serious
injury or death.
Denotes hazards
that could result in
minor injury or
damage to the unit.
These symbols are used to
alert operators to a specific
operating procedure that
must not be performed.
These symbols are used to
alert operators to a specific
operating procedure that
must be emphasized in
order to operate the unit
safely. For Users
Power
The power source voltage of this unit is
listed on the nameplate.
Only plug the unit into an AC outlet with
the proper voltage.
If you use a cord with an unspecified
current rating, the unit or plug may emit
smoke or become hot to the touch.
When you operate this product, the power
outlet should be near the product and
easily accessible.
Connect the AC adaptor firmly to the
power cord, and plug the power cord
firmly into an AC outlet. Otherwise, it can
cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use a damaged power cord or
plug. Use of damaged components can
cause electric shock, a short, or fire.
Contact your dealer for a replacement.
Do not pull, bend, rest objects on, or chafe
the power cord, plug, and AC adaptor.
Damage to the power cord or plug can
cause fire or electric shock.
Do not attempt to repair the power cord,
plug, or AC adaptor. If the power cord or
plug is damaged or frayed, contact your
dealer for a replacement.
Do not splash water on the unit, the AC
adaptor or the power cord, nor get them
wet. Doing so can result in fire, electric
shock, or injury. If they do get wet,
immediately disconnect the AC adaptor
and 

power cord, and contact your dealer. 8 Operating Manual Before You Start
Before You StartWARNING CAUTION   WARNING         
						

							Ensure that the plug connection is free of
dust. In a damp environment, a
contaminated connector can draw a
significant amount of current that can
generate heat, and eventually cause fire
if 
left unattended over an extended period
of time. Never touch the plug or AC adaptor with
wet hands.
Danger of electric shock exists.
Stop operation immediately if the unit
emits smoke, excessive heat, abnormal
smell, 

or unusual noise. These conditions
can cause fire or electric shock.
Immediately turn the unit off, and unplug
the power cord, and contact your dealer
for service. When disconnecting the unit, grasp the
plug 

instead of the cord. Pulling on a cord
forcibly can damage it, and cause fire or
electric shock.
Operating Safeguards If metallic materials or water gets into the
unit, turn the unit off, and unplug the unit
immediately. Contact your dealer for
service. Operating the contaminated unit
can cause fire or electric shock.
Do not open covers, and do not attempt to
repair the unit yourself. Contact your
dealer for service.
Do not alter the unit or modify any parts.
Alteration 

or modification can cause fire or
electric shock. During thunderstorms, do not touch the
unit, plug and AC adaptor. It may cause
an electric shock.
Roller Cleaning Paper Do not drink or inhale the roller cleaning
paper fluid including isopropyl alcohol. The roller cleaning paper may be harmful
to sensitive skin. Please use protective
gloves.
Do not use the roller cleaning paper near
a heater or open flame.
Operating Manual 9 Before You Start            
						

							Power
The unit should be used only with the
power 
cord and AC adaptor enclosed with
the unit. When the unit is not used over an
extended period of time, turn the unit off,
and unplug the power cord. If an unused
unit 

is left connected to a power source for
a long period, degraded insulation may
cause electric shock, current leakage, or
fire.
Installation and Relocation Do not position the unit in a location where
it is unstable.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this unit to rain or any type of
moisture.
Do not place the unit in a hot humid or
dusty environment.
Prolonged exposure to these adverse
conditions may cause fire or electric
shock.
When moving the unit, be sure to unplug
the power cord from the AC outlet. If the
unit is moved with the power cord
attached, 

it can cause damage to the cord
which could result in fire or electric shock. Do not use the exit tray hanging out of a
table.
When carrying the unit, do not use the
trays as handles. Operating Safeguards
If the unit falls down or gets damaged, turn
the unit off, and unplug the power cord.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not place any liquids or heavy items on
the unit.
Accidental spillage of liquid into the unit
may 

cause severe damage. If this occurs,
turn the unit off, unplug the power cord,
and contact your dealer for service. 10 Operating ManualBefore You StartCAUTION