Panasonic High Speed Scanner Kvs6050w Operating Instructions

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Cleaning the Unit
ºº º ºDocument glass and cover sheet
1Open the document cover. 
(See step 1 on page 37.)
2Clean the document glass and cover
sheet (black sheet) using the
accessory roller cleaning paper 
(KV-SS03).
3Close the document cover gently.
(See step 5 on page 38.)
ºº º ºRoller cleaning paper
Open the bag on the dotted line and take out
the roller cleaning paper.
•
If the roller cleaning paper bag is left open for a
long period of time before using it, the alcohol
will evaporate. Please use the roller cleaning
paper immediately after opening the bag.
¤
The roller cleaning paper (Model No. KV-SS03) is available from the dealer where you
purchased your scanner.
For supplies and accessories: Call 1-800-346-4768 (U. S. A. only) or your dealer.
Dotted line
Document glassCover sheet 
						

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Replacing Consumable Roller Modules
If “Warning Replace Roller” message is displayed on the LCD, replace the paper feed roller module, separation
roller module and retard roller module at the same time.
1Confirm that the manual feed selector
is set to “AUTO”, turn the power off and
unplug the power cord.
•
If the power is turned off with the manual
feed selector set to “MANUAL”, the retard
roller module cannot be removed.
2Using your hand, pull the ADF door
release towards you, then open the
ADF door completely.
3Using your fingers, hold the paper feed
conveyor and pull it towards you to
open it.
•
When the paper feed conveyor is pulled
towards you, the click-stop mechanism
will be released.
ADF door release
(Inside the ADF door.)
ADF doorADF door
ADF door release
Paper feed 
conveyor
² : Off position
Power switch 
						

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Replacing Consumable Roller Modules
4Remove the paper feed conveyor by
first lifting it slightly and then pulling it
toward you.
•
Do not apply any force or weight to the
paper feed conveyor since doing so may
bend it out of shape.
5Hold the paper feed roller module gear
and pull the gear side in the direction
of arrow 1. Now slide the gear side in
the direction of arrow 2. 
Next, hold the separation roller module
gear and pull the gear side in the
direction of arrow 1, and then slide it
in the direction of arrow 2 to remove
it.
Paper feed roller module
Separation roller 
module
Separation 
roller module
Paper feed 
roller module
1
1
2
2
Paper feed 
conveyor 
						

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Replacing Consumable Roller Modules
6Open the optional “Roller Exchange
Kit (KV-SS044)”, and take out the
paper feed roller module and
separation roller module. 
For supplies and accessories: 
Call 1-800-346-4768 (U.S.A. only) or
your dealer.
7Install the new paper feed roller
module and separation roller module
with the gears on the left side and the
post-gear side bearing slide into the
right side guide grooves of the chassis
in the scanner. (1) 
Then push up the gear side bearings
and install into the left side guide
grooves of the chassis in the scanner.
When installing the second one, it
clicks into place. (2) 
•
Match the paper feed roller module and
separation roller module with the
bearings and guide grooves, and then
attach them.
When attaching the paper feed roller
module and separation roller module,
push each bearing in the direction of the
arrow and attach.
•When attaching the paper feed roller
module and separation roller module to
the chassis, do not damage the rollers.
1
1
2
2
Chassis Bearing
Bearing
ChassisChassises
Bearings 
						

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Replacing Consumable Roller Modules
8Tilt the paper feed conveyor at a slight
angle pointing downward and attach it
as shown in the diagram to the right.
9Close the paper feed conveyor.
•
Push up the paper feed conveyor until it
clicks into place. 
•You are now finished attaching the paper
feed roller module and separation roller
module.
To continue, replace the retard roller
module according to the following
procedure. (The retard roller module is
located in the conveyor.)
10Using your fingers, hold the conveyor
and pull it towards you to open it.
•
When the conveyor is pulled towards you,
the click-stop mechanism will be
released.
Hook
Pin
Please attach the left side hook in the same way.
Paper feed 
conveyor
Retard roller module
Conveyor
Document guide 
						

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Replacing Consumable Roller Modules
11Pull the right side of the shaft in the
direction of arrow (1), and hold it
there.
Pull the retard roller module in the
direction of arrow (2), and then
remove it.
12Take out the retard roller module in the
optional “Roller Exchange Kit 
(KV-SS044)”. 
For supplies and accessories: 
Call 1-800-346-4768 (U.S.A. only) or
your dealer.
13Pull the right side of the shaft in the
direction of arrow (1) and hold it
there.
Attach the new retard roller module as
shown in the direction of arrow (2).
Return the right side of the shaft as
shown in the direction of arrow (3).
•
Confirm if pin A and pin B are inserted in
their notches correctly.
•Attach the retard roller module so that the
notch A is on the left side.
1
2 Retard roller module
Shaft
Retard roller module
When the pin is not inserted in the notch properly,
it may cause double feeding or a paper jam.
Shaft
1
23
Notch A
Pin A
Pin B
Notch B 
						

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Replacing Consumable Roller Modules
14Close the conveyor by pushing it into
the unit.
•
When the conveyor is closed, the click-
stop mechanism will operate.
•If the conveyor is not closed correctly
and the operation in step 15 is done, the
conveyor may break.
15Close the ADF door.
•
Push both sides of the ADF door down
gently until it clicks into place.
•Since the roller are located on the left
side of the ADF door, there is more
weight on the left side. 
Therefore, it is important to note that the
door needs to have tension evenly
divided to close it properly.
•After replacing roller modules, clear the
“Replace Roll. Warning” display. 
(Refer to page 31.)
Conveyor
Before closing the ADF door, confirm 
that the conveyor is closed correctly. 
If it is not, the conveyor may break.
Conveyor 
						

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Repacking Instructions
It is highly recommended that you keep the original carton and ALL packing materials. lf you need to transport or
ship your scanner, please follow these instructions.
Please Note :
•
Please use the original carton and all of the original packing materials. If you do not have the original packing
materials, these are available from your Panasonic dealer. Please refer to your service dealer, or call 1-800-833-
9626 (U.S.A. only) or your dealer.
•Improper repacking of the scanner may result in a service charge to repair the unit.
•The scanner should be handled in the correct (horizontal) position.
Materials Required :
•
Original Scanner Carton & Packing Materials
•Shipping Tape and Scissors
1Disconnect your scanner from the electrical outlet and the interface cable.
2Fix the optical unit of the flatbed and attach the protective sheets with tapes.
•
Please refer to the installation manual enclosed with the unit.
•Turn the power on and complete initializing (return the optical unit to
the original position), then attach the metal clamp at position A .
3Pack the scanner.A
B
Blower
Power cord
KV-S6050W/KV-S6055W 
(1 piece)
KV-S6050WU/KV-S6055W
U
(2 pieces)
CD-ROM
(Operating instructions)
(Driver software)
Installation manual
Maintenance manual
Roller cleaning paper
(3 pieces) 
						

							 
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Specifications 
• 
“Weight in pounds” of paper represents the weight of 500 [ 432  
a  
559mm (17  
a  
22 inches)] sheets. 
• 
The red lamp option (KV-SS045) must be installed by a trained service engineer. Consult your dealer. 
• 
If the red lamp is installed, any red letters on the back side of the document will automatically not be scanned. 
Model No.
Item 
KV-S6050W
KV-S6055W
 
Scanner 
Scanning face Simplex scanning Duplex scanning
Scanning method CCD image sensorADF front side/Flatbed :
   CCD image sensor
ADF back side :
   CIS (Contact Type Image Sensor)
Readout speedFlatbed 1.5 sec (1 paper, letter size, 200 dpi)
ADFSimplex scanning :
Approx. 56 sheets/min. (Letter, fed lengthwise, 200 dpi)
Approx. 53 sheets/min. (A4, fed lengthwise, 200 dpi)
Duplex scanning (KV-S6055W only) :
Approx. 46 sheets/min.  (Letter, fed lengthwise, 200 dpi)
Approx. 45 sheets/min.  (A4, fed lengthwise, 200 dpi)
Resolution Flatbed/ADFMain scanning direction  : 100   
T  
 600dpi (1 dpi step)
Sub-scanning direction   : 100   
T  
 600dpi (1 dpi step)
The optical resolution is 400 dpi.
Tonal gradationBinary mode, Grayscale mode (4/8 bit), 64-step gradation 
(dither) mode, 64-step gradation (error diffusion) mode
Image controlImage emphasis, Dynamic threshold (DIMM required), 
Automatic threshold, Automatic separation, Monochrome 
reversing, Automatic back control
PaperSize for Flatbed  
T  
 298  
a  
432mm (11.7   
a  
17 in.)
Size for ADFScanning size :
   70  
a  
169mm (2.8  
a  
6.7 in.), and   
     
106  
a  
148mm (4.2  
a  
5.8 in.) to 298  
a  
432mm (11.7  
a  
17 in.)
Feeding size :  
     
70   
a  
169mm (2.8  
a  
6.7 in.), and   
     
106  
a  
148mm (4.2  
a  
5.8 in.) to 305   
a  
432mm (12  
a  
17 in.)
Thickness for ADFSingle paper feeding         : 0.05 to 0.15mm (2.0 to 5.9 mils)
Continuous paper feeding : 0.06 to 0.15mm (2.4 to 5.9 mils)
Note : 1 mil=1/1000 in.
Weight for ADFSingle paper feeding         : 40 to 127   
g  
/m 
2
 
 (10.6 to 34 lbs.)
Continuous paper feeding : 50 to 127   
g  
/m 
2
 
 (13 to 34 lbs.)
Hopper capacity
200 sheets [64   
g  
/m 
2
 
 (17 lbs.), un used paper] 
Unit 
External dimensions (Width 
a  
Depth  
a  
Height) 464   
aa a a  
717   
aa a a  
296mm (18.3   
aa a a  
28.2   
aa a a  
11.7 in.)
Mass (Weight) 30k 
g  
  (66 lbs.)
Power requirement AC100 - 120V,  50/60Hz 
Power consumptionMaximum (Scanning) 1.8A 
Minimum (Standby) 0.5A 
Sleep mode 0.13A  
Operating 
Environment 
Operating temperature and humidity 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F), 30% to 80%RH 
Storage 
Environment 
Storage temperature and humidity 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F), 10% to 80%RH 
Option 
Roller exchange kit (KV-SS044), lmprinter unit (KV-SS010), Red lamp option (KV-SS045), 
Roller cleaning paper (KV-SS03), Ink cartridge (KV-SS06), White roller kit (KV-SS049) 
						

							 
Specifications 
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• 
The red lamp option (KV-SS045) must be installed by a trained service engineer. Consult your dealer. 
• 
If the red lamp is installed, any red letters on the back side of the document will automatically not be scanned. 
Model No.
Item 
KV-S6050WU
KV-S6055WU
 
Scanner 
Scanning face Simplex scanning Duplex scanning
Scanning method CCD image sensorADF front side/Flatbed :
  CCD image sensor
ADF back side :
  CIS (Contact Type Image Sensor)
Readout speedFlatbed 1.5 sec (1 paper, A4 size, 200 dpi)
ADFSimplex scanning :   
 
Duplex scanning :    
  (KV-S6055W only)   Approx. 53 sheets/min. 
   (A4, fed lengthwise, 200 dpi)
Approx. 45 sheets/min. 
(A4, fed lengthwise, 200 dpi)
Resolution Flatbed/ADFMain scanning direction  : 100   
T  
 600dpi (1 dpi step)
Sub-scanning direction   : 100   
T  
 600dpi (1 dpi step)
The optical resolution is 400 dpi.
Tonal gradationBinary mode, Grayscale mode (4/8 bit), 64-step gradation 
(dither) mode, 64-step gradation (error diffusion) mode
Image controlImage emphasis, Dynamic threshold (DIMM required), 
Automatic threshold, Automatic separation, Monochrome 
reversing, Automatic back control
PaperSize for Flatbed  
T  
 298  
a  
432mm
Size for ADFScanning size :
   70  
a  
169mm, and 
   106  
a  
148mm to 298  
a  
432mm
Feeding size :
   70   
a  
169mm, and 
   106  
a  
148mm to 305   
a  
432mm
Thickness for ADFSingle paper feeding         : 0.05 to 0.15mm
Continuous paper feeding : 0.06 to 0.15mm
Weight for ADFSingle paper feeding         : 40 to 127   
g  
/m 
2
 
Continuous paper feeding : 50 to 127   
g  
/m 
2
 
Hopper capacity
200 sheets [64   
g  
/m 
2
 
, un used paper] 
Unit 
External dimensions (Width  
a  
Depth  
a  
Height) 464   
aa a a  
717   
aa a a  
296mm
Mass (Weight) 30k 
g  
 
Power requirement AC220 - 240V,  50/60Hz 
Power consumptionMaximum 
(Scanning)1.0A 
Minimum (Standby) 0.3A 
Sleep mode 0.07A  
Operating 
Environment 
Operating temperature and humidity 15°C to 30°C, 30% to 80%RH 
Storage 
Environment 
Storage temperature and humidity 0°C to 35°C, 10% to 80%RH 
Option 
Roller exchange kit (KV-SS044), lmprinter unit (KV-SS010), Red lamp option (KV-SS045), 
Roller cleaning paper (KV-SS03), Ink cartridge (KV-SS06), White roller kit (KV-SS049)