Panasonic High Speed Color Scanner Kv S1025c S Operating Instructions

							Model No.     KV-S1025C
KV-S1020C
These instructions contain information on operating the scanner. Before reading these 
instructions, please read the Installation Guide enclosed with this unit.
Keep the CD-ROM in the protective case. Do not expose the CD-ROM to direct sunlight or 
extreme heat, and do not scratch or smudge the surface of the CD-ROM. 
						

							2 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic High Speed Color Scanner.
•Panasonic supports your imaging needs with a reliable and easy to use document scanner.
•Panasonic has developed Panasonic Image Enhancement Technology to improve the quality of your scanned 
images even beyond the quality of your original document. 
As an ENERGY STAR
® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY 
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
•Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and/or other countries.
•IBM and AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, 
or both.
•ISIS, MultiStream, and QuickScan Pro are registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation.
•Adobe and Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other 
countries.
•Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and 
other countries.
•Each company’s name or company product name is each company’s trademark or registered trademark.
Screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
The information given in these Operating Instructions is subject to change without notice. Illegal Duplication
It is unlawful to make duplication of certain documents.
Duplicating certain documents may be illegal in your country.
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.
•Currency
•Bank notes and checks
•Bank and government bonds, and securities
•Passports, licenses, official or private documents, identification cards, and the like
•Copyright materials, or trademarks without the consent of the owner
•Postage stamps, and other negotiable instruments
This list is not inclusive, and no liability is assumed for either its completeness or accuracy.
In case of doubt, contact your legal counsel.
Notice:
Install your machine near a supervised area to prevent illegal duplication from being made. 
						

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Notice  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
Component Identification  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9
Setting up the Scanner  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
•Setting and removing the feed tray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
•Setting the exit tray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11
•Power turn-on sequence  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   12
•About LED  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   12
Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   13
•System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   13
•CD-ROM Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   13
•Complete installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14
•All Drivers & Utilities installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14
•Custom installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   15
•Application installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   16
•Viewing manuals from the Drivers&Utilities CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   16
•Viewing manuals installed on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   17
Starting the Scanner Applications Automatically . . . . . . . . . . .   18
•Setting the event  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   18
Document Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   20
•Acceptable documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   20
•Acceptable cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   20
•Unacceptable documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   20
Loading Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   21
•When scanning multiple sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   21
Clearing Paper Jams  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   23
•Removing paper jams from the feeding section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   23
Mixed Batch Card Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   25
•Installing the mixed batch card guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   25
•Using the mixed batch card guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   25
Cleaning the Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   26
•Outside of the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   26
•Inside of the scanner  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   26
•Optional Roller Cleaning Paper (KV-SS03) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   26
•Cleaning the rollers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   27
•Cleaning the scanning glass section and reference area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   30
Replacing Consumables  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   31
•Replacing the double-feed prevention roller  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   31
•Replacing the paper feed roller  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34
Removing the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   37
•Removing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   37
Repacking Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   38
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   39
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   41
Index  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   43
PageTable of Contents
Before 
Yo u  S ta r t
Care 
and 
Maintenance
Appendix
Operation 
						

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Notice
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 users authority to operate this device.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:  Panasonic
Model Number:  KV-S1025C or KV-S1020C
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 your safety please read the following text carefully.
                                                 (For United Kingdom only)
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5 amp. fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, ensure that the replacement fuse has a 
rating of 5 amps. and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark   or the BSI mark 
 on the body of the fuse.
And you must refit the fuse cover when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be use. 
ASA
How to replace the fuse: 
Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace
the fuse. 
						

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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
Power
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 machine safely.
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 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 an authorized service representative for a replacement.
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.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING 
						

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Operation Safeguards
Power
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.
If metal fragments 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.
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, switch it off, and unplug it. 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.
CAUTION 
						

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Installation Relocation
Operating Safeguards
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.
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 near 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. 
						

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•Do not place the scanner in direct sunlight, in a cold draft, or near heating apparatus.
•Do not place the scanner near apparatus which generate electronic or magnetic noise.
•Protect the scanner from static electricity.
•Do not move the scanner immediately from a cold place to a warm place. It may cause dew.
•Handle a CD-ROM carefully. 
•Prevent a CD-ROM from damage, and keep clean.
Caution Labels
Precautions
HOT SURFACE
DO NOT TOUCH.
The glass in the scanning section become very hot.
Exercise care not to touch heated areas, or you may get burned.
CAUTION 
						

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Component Identification
LED (Green)
LED (Red)
Start/Stop 
button
Exit tray
Exit tray extension
ADF door
Feed tray extension
Feed tray
Document guides
Door open button
Stand
Security slot
Scanning lamp(s)
The scanning lamp(s) periodically lights up in sleep 
mode. This is not an unusual event. 
For details on sleep mode, refer to the User Utility 
Reference Manual.
Connects the scanner unit to 
the host computer.
Open this door if a 
paper jam occurs.
ADF door
USB port
AC adaptor
Power cord Power switch
Power connector
USB cable
Door open button
Stand
Mixed batch card guide 
						

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Setting up the Scanner
„Setting and removing the feed tray
Before using the scanner, follow the steps below to set the feed tray.
1Adjust the document guides to the 
width of A5 paper ( ), and insert the 
feed tray into the scanner ( ) as 
shown in the illustration.
2Push the right ( ) and left ( ) 
sides of the feed tray in that order until 
the feed tray locks in place.
When removing the feed tray, lift it up 
to unlock, and then pull the left ( ) 
and right ( ) sides out of the 
scanner in that order.
3Pull out the feed tray extension in the 
direction of the arrow shown in the 
illustration.
A
B
A
B
A
B
AB
B
A