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A-41069 August 1995
4 OPERATING THE SCANNER
The scanning process consists of the following steps:
1. The Scanner is prepared for operation (refer to

Getting Started

)

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2. The Scanner is enabled by the host system.
3. A mode is selected for the application. Typically this step is
performed by the host computer, but it may also be performed by
the operator.
4. Temporary operating values are selected (if required).
5. The Run key is pressed.
6. Documents are fed into the transport.
The Scanner assigns a Sequential ID Number (for digital image
storage), the document Image Level and Image Address.
The document is scanned.
The document Image Header is created.
The host computer initiates transfer of the document Image
Header and document image to the host system for storage on
magnetic or optical disk media.
Documents are deposited in the exit hopper, face down, in the
order in which they were fed into the transport.
7. The Stop key is pressed.
8. A Scanner End-of-Job is executed.
9. The side panel switch is turned off until ready for the next
application.
The main power switch is turned off (optional - performed only when
the Scanner will be out of operation for more than eight (8) hours;
not necessary during normal daily operation).

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