Kodak A-61514 manual System is not responding Color image quality

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System is not responding

Color image quality

If the scanner and/or host computer are not responding, perform the following steps.

1.Power down the computer.

2.Power down the scanner.

3.Disconnect the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) cable from the IEEE-1394 port on the back of the scanner.

4.Power up the computer.

5.Power up the scanner.

After you power up the scanner, the red and green indicator lights will illuminate. After approximately one minute, both lights go out. When the green indicator light comes back on, the scanner is ready to begin scanning. However, the host computer may require several seconds to detect the scanner.

6.Wait until the scanner light is green and no longer in the power-up mode.

7.Attach the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) cable to the IEEE-1394 port on the back of the scanner.

8.Wait a few moments for the host computer’s operating system to recognize the scanner.

The scanner is now ready to use.

Color image quality is highly subjective. Here are some things to consider when scanning in color:

The difference in the color outputs of scanners, printers, and monitors can affect the perception of the scanned document.

Computer displays and printer output can vary from model to model, and from manufacturer to manufacturer. An image may be acceptable on one display and unacceptable on another.

Area lighting (fluorescent, natural, incandescent) can affect color perception.

The appearance of a colored area within an image can be perceived differently, based on what surrounds it.

The characteristics and condition of a document can have an impact on color consistency.

Color requirements may differ between environments (e.g., in a business document environment, images are generally viewed on a monitor, whereas in a “print on demand” environment, scanned images are printed).

To ensure that your scanner is delivering the best image:

Clean the scanner. Contamination within the scanner degrades image quality. (Refer to the Maintenance section for cleaning information.)

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Contents User’s Guide Contents Troubleshooting Using the ScannerIntroduction Scanner featuresImage quality features Maintenance Paper transport featuresSpeed/capacity Throughput 200 dpiRecommended documents Preparing documents for scanningUser precautions Safety informationSafety and regulatory agency approvals Power systemEnvironmental information Acoustic emission EMC statements United StatesJapan Site specifications Installing the ScannerMinimum system configuration System requirementsUnpacking the scanner Registering your scanner Recommended system configurationFront Removing the foam sheet Scanner componentsRear Internal Making connections Dry location Power setupPage Page Tray extenders and side guides Closing the input and output trays Starting and stopping scanning Automatic feeding Using the ScannerContinuous feeding Manual feedingDamaged documents Cleaning the scanner MaintenanceCleaning the separator module Front roller cover Page Cleaning the imaging guides Replacing parts Cleaning the paper pathCAT No September Troubleshooting Indicator lightsService indicator lights Page System is not responding Color image quality Problem Possible Solution Problem solvingMaintenance section Transporting the scanner Appendix a Specifications Power Consumption Operating TemperatureHumidity Heat LoadAppendix B Supplies and Accessories Document I M a G I N G