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1. Never disassemble modify or attempt to repair the AC adapter AC power cord scanner or scanner option by yourself except as specifically explained in the scanner s guides Do not insert objects into any opening as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts Beware of electrical shock hazards Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around this product Doing so may cause fire Unplug the scanner and the AC adapter and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions The AC power cord or plug is damaged liquid has entered the scanner or the AC adapter the scanner or the AC adapter has been dropped or the case has been damaged the scanner or the AC adapter does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions Unplug the scanner and the AC adapter before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If you are not going to use the scanner for a long period be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet For Hong Kong and Singapore users Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and rating 10 Safety Instructions Safety requirements for United Kingdom Singapore and Hong Kong users Mains plug Use a 3 pin mains plug that is registered with the Safety Authority Flexible cord U
2. D If you are scanning from Adobe Acrobat 7 you may not be able to use the ADF to scan multiple pages Use the document table to scan your pages individually or scan multiple pages using EPSON Scan as described on page 99 Paper Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder If paper jams inside the ADF open the ADF and remove any paper from the document table Then look to see if paper is extending from either end of the feeder If paper is still jammed follow these steps 1 Turn off the scanner using its power button 2 If the ADF is open close it 160 Troubleshooting 3 Open the top cover of the ADF 4 Flip open the paper guide and remove the jammed paper Do not pull the paper too hard or it may tear making it more difficult to remove If you cannot remove the paper easily go to step 5 ws a g af Troubleshooting 161 5 If more of the paper extends up out of the feeder rotate the ejecting roller as shown below to release the paper then gently remove it If more of the paper extends into the output tray gently pull the paper out in the direction shown If necessary rotate the ejecting roller as shown below to release the paper 162 Troubleshooting 6 After you have removed the paper close the top cover of the ADF Troubleshooting 163 Optional Network Image Express Card Problems You Cannot Scan Using the Optional Network Image Express Card Make sure you hav
3. on page 24 instead 1 Open the ADF 28 Placing Originals on the Scanner 2 Place your document or photo on the document table face down on the glass Make sure the top of the document or photo is against the upper left corner of the document table Placing Originals on the Scanner 29 3 If you are scanning multiple documents or photos at once position each one at least 20 mm 0 8 inches away from the others Note If you are scanning large or thick documents see Placing Large or Thick Documents on page 32 for instructions 30 Placing Originals on the Scanner 4 Close the ADF gently so that your original does not move Note Always keep the document table and the underside of the ADF clean See Cleaning the Scanner on page 136 for instructions d Do not leave photos on the document table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass To scan your document or photo see Starting a Scan With the Start Button on page 66 Placing Originals on the Scanner 31 Placing Large or Thick Documents Follow these steps to scan a large or thick document on the document table 1 Place a large or thick document on the document table 32 Placing Originals on the Scanner 2 Close the ADF and hold it down firmly as you scan Placing Originals on the Scanner 33 Chapter
4. Color Control Continuous auto exposure and Recommended Value on the Color tab Also try turning off the Fast Preview setting See EPSON Scan Help for details Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer display adapter and software Some computers can change the palette of colors on your screen See your software and hardware manuals for details Use the color management system for your computer ICM for Windows or ColorSync for Mac OS X With Windows add a color profile that matches your monitor to improve on screen color matching Exact color matching is very difficult Check your software and monitor documentation for information on color matching and calibration Printed colors can never exactly match the colors on your monitor because printers and monitors use different color systems monitors use RGB red green and blue and printers typically use CMYK cyan magenta yellow and black Troubleshooting 159 Automatic Document Feeder Problems You Cannot Scan Using the Automatic Document Feeder D Make sure you have selected either Office or Professional Mode in EPSON Scan See Changing the Scan Mode on page 48 for instructions T Make sure ADF Single sided ADF Double sided or Auto Detect is selected as Document Source in EPSON Scan See Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings on page 42 for instructions D If the ADF is open close it and try scanning again
5. Document Specifications 00 27 Placing Originals on the Document Table 28 Placing Large or Thick Documents 0 0 0005 32 Chapter 4 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Starting a Scan With the Start Button 0000006 34 Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan 0 2 cee ee eee 36 Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program 39 Overview of the EPSON Scan Modes 0 00 eee e eee 41 Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings 5 42 Selecting EPSON Scan Professional Mode Settings 45 Selecting File Save Settings s6lyace cern vedleae dyes vey 45 Changing the Scan Mode 0 2 ee eee 48 Selecting Basic Settings y20is 4 kerseetane toy rreren 49 Selecting the Scan Resolution 0000005 51 Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area 52 Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings 58 Selecting the Scan Sizes 3 0 ua tisyse irate oy thaoeeys 61 Finishing the Scan ies ke Pa el ees 65 Chapter 5 Scanning Using the Document Table Starting a Scan With the Start Button 0000006 66 Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan 0 0 eee eee 67 Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program 69 Overview of the EPSON Scan Modes 0 000 eee 71 Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings 5 72 Selecting EPSON Scan Home Professional Mode Settings
6. Fe EPSON Scan an Mode Auto Exposure Type Destination TE 24 bit Color Resolution 300 o di Document Size w 215 9 H 297 2 mm Taget Sige Original E Adjustments a E E a Unsharp Mask Filter C Descreening Filter Color Restoration 7 Make any other necessary image adjustments See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 90 for instructions 8 Size your image as necessary See Selecting the Scan Size on page 94 for instructions 114 Using the Scanner Features 9 Click the Scan button to scan and restore the color in your image s What happens next depends on how you started EPSON Scan See Finishing the Scan on page 98 for details Assigning a Program fo the Start Button The Start button opens EPSON Scan in Office Mode when you press it the first time You can assign the Start button to any Windows program that supports scanner events such as Adobe Acrobat If you have a compatible program it will appear in the selection window If you want to assign a different program to the Start button follow the steps below The steps you use depend on the version of Windows you have Assigning a Program With Windows XP 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware or Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double click the Scanners and Cameras icon Using the Scanner Features 115 3 Right click your scanner s icon and s
7. image and make extensive detailed corrections to it before scanning You can sharpen color correct and enhance your image with a full array of tools including color restoration See Changing the Scan Mode on page 48 for instructions on switching to Professional Mode See Selecting Basic Settings on page 49 for scanning steps Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 41 Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings EPSON Scan Mode Office Mode Image Type O Colo O Grayscale Destination Docyment Source Auto Detect A4 210 x 297 mm Image Adjustments Brightness Contrast C Unsharp Mask Fiter C Descreening Fiter C Text Enhancement After you start EPSON Scan in Office Mode follow these steps to select your EPSON Scan settings 1 Select whether the Image Type of your document pages is Color Grayscale or Black amp White 2 Select Auto Detect ADF Single sided or ADF Double sided as the Document Source setting 3 Select the size of your original document as the Size setting 42 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 4 Click the arrow next to the Resolution list and select the number of dots per inch at which you want to scan See the table below for some guidelines What you will do with the scanned image Suggested scan resolution Send via e mail upload to web 96 to 150 dpi view only on the screen Print convert to editable text 300 dpi OCR Fa
8. scanned images before saving them See Scanning to a PDF File on page 99 for details PICT PCT Macintosh only A standard image file format for Macintosh Most Macintosh programs including word processing programs can read and prepare images in this format PRINT Image A file format that includes PRINT Image Matching Matching II JPEG Ii data for enhanced quality and a wider color JPG or TIFF range PRINT Image Matching Il compatible TIF printers can then print using this data for brilliant true to life results PRINT Image Matching data does not affect the way the image displays on a screen Available in JPEG or TIFF format TIFF TIF A file format created for exchanging data between many programs such as graphic and DTP software When scanning black amp white images you can specify the compression type 4 The checkboxes at the bottom of the window give you these options D Overwrite any files with the same name Select this option if you want to reuse the selected file name and location and overwrite previous files with the Same hames O Show this dialog box before next scan Select this option if you want the File Save Settings window to appear automatically before you scan If you deselect it you must click the arrow to the right of the Scan button and select File Save Settings to open the window Scanning Using the Document Table 77 T Open image folder aft
9. A ripple pattern called moir may appear in a scanned image of a printed document It is caused by interference from the differing pitches in the scanner s screen and the halftone screen in your original Original image with Descreening Filter applied ripple pattern 156 Troubleshooting 4 Select the Descreening Filter check box in EPSON Scan In Office or Professional Mode also deselect the Unsharp Mask Filter setting In Professional Mode set the Screen Ruling of the Descreening Filter setting to an appropriate setting for your document If you are scanning with the ADF see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 58 for instructions If you are scanning from the document table see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 90 for instructions A Select a lower Resolution setting If you are scanning with the ADF see Selecting the Scan Resolution on page 51 for instructions If you are scanning from the document table see Selecting the Scan Resolution on page 83 for instructions Note You cannot remove moir patterns when you are scanning monochrome images or scanning using a resolution higher than 601 dpi Troubleshooting 157 Characters Are Not Recognized Well When Converted into Editable Text OCR 1 Make sure the document lies perfectly straight on the document table Align the vertical and horizontal lines with the scales at the top and side
10. ADF 45 uninstalling 164 Errors scanner 140 F Faded photos 112 Files scanning to 75 scanning to ADF 45 Index 179 File Save Settings selecting 75 selecting ADF 45 H Help Epson 169 Home Mode basic settings 79 color adjusting 90 finishing scan 98 image settings 90 marquee adjusting 87 previewing 85 resolution 83 scan area 85 scan size 94 L Lamp replacing 138 Large documents 32 Lights scanner error indications 140 status 22 Lock scanner 19 139 M Maintaining scanner 136 Mode changing 78 Mode changing ADF 48 N Network Image Express Card client computer setup 123 connecting scanner to 122 installing 119 problems using 164 scanning over network 130 TCP IP protocol 123 180 Index O OCR Optical Character Recognition problems with 158 using 109 Office Mode basic settings 72 basic settings ADF 42 previewing 73 previewing ADF 43 resolution 73 resolution ADF 43 scan size 73 scan size ADF 42 Operating system upgrading 164 Overviews EPSON Scan 17 EPSON Scan modes 71 EPSON Scan modes ADF 41 scanner features 13 scanner software 16 P Paper jam Automatic Document Feeder 160 Parts scanner 19 PDF file scanning to 99 Photos or documents faded 112 large 32 loading into ADF 24 placing on scanner 28 restoring color in 112 scanning 66 scanning ADF 34 scanning to PDF 99 thick 32 Power cord con
11. Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 90 for instructions 152 Troubleshooting m Adjust the Auto Exposure setting in EPSON Scan s Office or Professional Mode window If you are scanning with the ADF see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 58 for instructions If you are scanning from the document table see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 90 for instructions 1 Try selecting the following settings in the Configuration window Color Control Continuous auto exposure and Recommended Value on the Color tab See EPSON Scan Help for details I Increase the Resolution setting If you are scanning with the ADF see Selecting the Scan Resolution on page 51 for instructions If you are scanning from the document table see Selecting the Scan Resolution on page 83 for instructions Troubleshooting 153 Colors Are Patchy or Distorted at the Edges of Your Image If your document is very thick or warped at the edges cover the edges with paper to block external light as you scan Your Scanned Image is Too Dark m Change the Display Gamma setting to match your output device such as a monitor or printer in the EPSON Scan Configuration window See EPSON Scan Help for details 154 Troubleshooting Adjust the Auto Exposure setting in EPSON Scan s Office or Professional Mode window If you are scanning with the ADF see Adjusting the Color and
12. EMC AS NZS CISPR22 Class B Technical Specifications 177 Index A AC adapter specifications 173 Automatic Document Feeder document specifications 27 loading documents in 24 paper jam in 160 problems 160 scanning with 42 B Blurry image 152 Button scanner assigning programs to 115 function 23 location 19 scanning with 66 scanning with ADF 34 C Cleaning the scanner 136 Color Restoration 112 Contacting EPSON 169 Contacting Epson 169 Converting scan to editable text 109 Customer support 169 D DC inlet 21 Descreening Filter 156 Distorted image 152 Documents or photos large 32 loading into ADF 24 placing on scanner 28 restoring color in 112 scanning 66 scanning ADF 34 178 Index scanning to PDF 99 thick 32 E Editable text converting scan to 109 EPSON Scan basic settings 79 basic settings ADF 49 changing scan mode 78 changing scan mode ADF 48 color adjusting 90 color adjusting ADF 58 finishing scan 98 finishing scan ADF 65 image settings 90 image settings ADF 58 marquee 87 marquee ADF 55 modes overview 71 modes overview ADF 41 overview 17 previewing 73 85 previewing ADF 43 52 problems 146 resolution 73 83 resolution ADF 43 51 scan area 85 scan area ADF 52 scanning with 67 scanning with ADF 36 scan size 73 94 scan size ADF 42 61 selecting settings 75 selecting settings
13. Monitor in the Applications folder and then press the Start button to scan Troubleshooting 145 You Cannot Scan Multiple Images at One Time 1 Position photos at least 20 mm 0 8 inches apart from each other on the document table D Make sure your scanning program can scan multiple images D If you are scanning with the ADF see Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder on page 24 for solutions Scanning Software Problems Note T Some EPSON Scan settings may be unavailable or grayed out based on your scanner s capabilities the currently selected settings or the currently installed optional accessories Q If you see a message on your screen telling you that your scanner can work faster with a USB 2 0 connection close the message box You can still use your scanner with your USB 1 1 port this message just informs you that a faster connection is available 146 Troubleshooting You Cannot Start EPSON Scan I Make sure the scanner power button is turned on D Turn off your computer and scanner then check the USB cable connection between them to make sure it is secure 1 The scanner may not work properly when your computer is in standby mode Windows or sleep mode Mac OS X Restart EPSON Scan and try scanning again The scanner may not work properly if you upgrade your operating system but do not reinstall EPSON Scan See Uninstalling Your Scanning Software on page 164 for instr
14. Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Setting Available mode s and description Brightness Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness Click the Image Adjustment button to access the Brightness setting Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image Click the Image Adjustment button to access the Contrast setting Saturation Adjusts the density of colors in the overall image Click the Image Adjustment button to access the Saturation setting Color Balance Adjusts the balance of red green and blue colors in the overall image Click the Image Adjustment button to access the Color Balance setting Auto Exposure Click the a Auto Exposure button To turn it on continuously click the Configuration button click the Color tab and select Continuous auto exposure You can adjust the level of exposure adjustment using the slider Unsharp Mask Filter Turn on to make the edges of image areas clearer for an overall sharper image The level of sharpness is adjustable Turn off to leave softer edges Descreening Filter Removes the rippled pattern that can appear in subtly shaded image areas such as in skin tones Also improves results when scanning magazine or newspaper images which include screeningin heir original print processes The results of the Descreening Filter do not appear in the preview image only in your scanned i
15. You see the Office Mode window EPSON Scan Mode Fe EPSON Scan oficenoee Sow Image Type Colo O Grayscale Destination Docyment Source Auto Detect 44 210 x 297 mm e D Image Adjustments Brightness Contrast C Unsharp Mask Fiter C Descreering Fiter C Tegt Enhancement Preview Scan For instructions on using Office Mode see Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings on page 42 for instructions 40 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder If the Mode setting in the upper right corner of the window is set to Professional Mode you see a different EPSON Scan settings window For instructions on using Professional Mode see Selecting Basic Settings on page 49 Note To change scan modes see Changing the Scan Mode on page 48 Overview of the EPSON Scan Modes EPSON Scan lets you control all aspects of scanning with the ADF in these two modes m Office Mode lets you quickly select settings for scanning text documents and check their effects with a preview image EPSON Scan opens in this mode the first time you use it See Changing the Scan Mode on page 48 for instructions on switching to Office Mode See Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings on page 42 for scanning steps 1 Professional Mode gives you total control of your scanning settings and lets you check their effects with a preview image Professional Mode is best when you want to preview your
16. marquee and place it on each image you will scan at that size 1 To zoom in on an image click inside the scan area and click the Zoom button EPSON Scan prescans again and displays a larger preview on the Zoom tab Your other images are still previewed at the original size on the Preview tab m To adjust the image quality click the image s you want to modify and make the adjustments as described in Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 90 When you have finished adjusting the scan area and modifying the color and image settings you can select the size of your scanned image if you have not already selected it See Selecting the Scan Size on page 94 for instructions 86 Scanning Using the Document Table Adjusting the Scan Area Marquee A marquee is a moving dotted line that appears on the edges of your preview image to indicate the scan area You can move the marquee adjust its size and create multiple marquees on one image to scan different image areas in separate scan files Follow these steps 1 To draw a marquee move your cursor over a preview image The pointer becomes a set of cross hairs Scanning Using the Document Table 87 2 Position the pointer in the area where you want to place the corner of your marquee and click Hold down the mouse button and drag the cross hairs over the image to the opposite corner of the desired scan area Then release the mouse button You see the m
17. of the document table m In Office or Home Mode select Black amp White as the Image Type setting Then try adjusting the Threshold setting In Professional Mode select None for the B amp W Option setting Then try adjusting the Threshold setting See Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text on page 109 for instructions 1 Check your OCR software manual to see if there are any settings you can adjust in your OCR software Scanned Colors Differ from the Original Colors 1 Change the Image Type setting in EPSON Scan Select different combinations of this setting and the others mentioned below If you are scanning with the ADF see Selecting Basic Settings on page 49 for instructions If you are scanning from the document table see Selecting Basic Settings on page 79 for instructions 11 Change the Display Gamma setting to match your output device such as a monitor or printer in the EPSON Scan Configuration window See EPSON Scan Help for details 158 Troubleshooting Adjust the Auto Exposure setting in EPSON Scan s Office or Professional Mode Also try selecting a different Tone Correction setting If you are scanning with the ADF see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 58 for instructions If you are scanning from the document table see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 90 for instructions Try selecting the following settings in the Configuration window
18. on page 79 for scanning steps Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings EPSON Scan J Mode he EPSON Scan onena Image Type Colo O Grayscale Destination Document Source Auto Detect A4 210 x 297 mm T Image Adjustments Brightness Contrast C Unsharp Mask Fiter CO Descreening Fiter C Text Enhancement After you start EPSON Scan in Office Mode follow these steps to select your EPSON Scan settings 72 Scanning Using the Document Table Select whether the Image Type of your document pages is Color Grayscale or Black amp White Select Auto Detect or Document Table as the Document Source setting Select the size of your original document as the Size setting Click the arrow ne xt to the Resolution list and select the number of dots per inch at which you want to scan See the table below for some guidelines What you will do with the scanned image Suggested scan resolution Send via e mail upload to web 96 to 150 dpi view only on the screen Print convert to editable text 300 dpi OCR Fax 200 dpi Click the Preview button toward the bottom of the EPSON Scan window EPSON Scan presc Preview window ans your page and displays it in the In the Preview window draw a marquee a line marking the scan area around the portion of your document page that you want to scan For instructions on creating and adjusting a marquee see A
19. on the Back of Your Original Appears in Your Scanned Mare is 1 04 eye bax rs awd Mores hes 156 Ripple Patterns Appear in Your Scanned Image 156 Characters Are Not Recognized Well When Converted into Editable Text OCR 000 cee eee eee ee 158 Scanned Colors Differ from the Original Colors 158 Automatic Document Feeder Problems 00 160 You Cannot Scan Using the Automatic Document Feeder aie ei T E anita an ee See ae 160 Paper Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder 160 Optional Network Image Express Card Problems 164 You Cannot Scan Using the Optional Network Image Express Cath tisu sea btaid pe kaui enii ii eea 164 Uninstalling Your Scanning Software 00005 164 Uninstalling EPSON Scan 5 4 sista ateact he Se Pish Satie 164 Uninstalling the On Screen User s Guide 167 Appendix A Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 0 ee ee eee ees 168 Contacting Customer Support 0 0 eee eee eee eee 169 Before Contacting Epson yi oss e Meee iiyayesteis ds 169 Appendix B Technical Specifications System Requirements 00 cece eee ees 170 Windows System Requirements 0 00 eee ee 170 Macintosh System Requirements 00000e sees 171 Scanner Specifications Sa otis ae ees A fot os fag Ba 173 General os ists cous oe Sao EN BA eae eas 173 Mechanical cessi oeda ai Cee oan wer eee 174 Electrical seres Fee v
20. outlet D The power outlet works If necessary test it by plugging in another electrical device and turning it on If you still have problems scanning see the other topics in this section Troubleshooting 141 The Scanner Does Not Scan D Wait until the Ready light turns green to indicate that the scanner is ready to scan I Your system may not work properly if you use a USB cable other than the one that came with your scanner I The scanner may not work properly when connected to the computer through more than one hub Connect the scanner directly to the computer s USB port or through one hub only m The scanner may not work properly when your computer is in standby mode Windows or sleep mode Mac OS X Restart EPSON Scan and try scanning again The scanner may not work properly if you upgrade your operating system but do not reinstall EPSON Scan See Uninstalling Your Scanning Software on page 164 for instructions on uninstalling and reinstalling it m In Mac OS X Classic mode the scanner may not work properly Use the Mac OS X interface instead 142 Troubleshooting The Scanner is Not Recognized by Your System First check your connection to the scanner and computer a Make sure your scanner s power cord is securely connected to the scanner and a working electrical outlet and the scanner s power button is turned on Make sure the interface cable is securely connected to the scanner
21. position to secure the scanner carriage 4 Attach the protective materials then repack the scanner in its original box or a similar box that fits the scanner snugly Maintenance 139 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Reading the Scanner Lights If an error occurs the scanner stops operating and the Ready and Error lights flash This indicates one of the following problems 1 The scanner is not connected to your computer properly or your software is not fully installed See the Start Here sheet that came with your scanner for instructions on installing the scanner software and connecting the scanner to your computer 0 Thescanner transportation lock is locked Slide the lock to the unlock position See the Start Here sheet that came with your scanner for instructions After trying these solutions turn off the scanner using its power button then turn it back on 140 Troubleshooting If the Ready and Error lights are still flashing The scanner may be malfunctioning 1 The scanner lamp may need to be replaced 1 The ADF may be malfunctioning Contact your dealer or EPSON See Contacting Customer Support on page 169 for details Scanner Problems See your Start Here sheet for instructions on setting up your scanner If you have problems operating the scanner make sure 1 The scanner is turned on by pressing its power button 1 The power cord is securely plugged into an electrical
22. scan For details see Adjusting the Scan Area Marquee on page 55 The marquee proportions are retained as you adjust it If you need to rotate the marquee for a landscape or portrait image click the 4 orientation icon Not available if you are scanning at the Original Target Size Note For more information about using the Target Size tools click Help in the EPSON Scan window Now you are ready to scan See Finishing the Scan on page 65 for instructions 64 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Finishing the Scan When you have finished selecting scan settings and loaded all the document pages into the ADF you are ready to scan Click the Scan button After a few moments your pages are loaded scanned and ejected p B What happens after you scan depends on how you started your scan 0 If you started your scan by running EPSON Scan as a standalone program you see the File Save Settings window This lets you select the name and location of your saved scan files See Selecting File Save Settings on page 45 for details If you started your scan from a scanning program such as Adobe Acrobat your scanned images open in the program window Click Close to close the EPSON Scan window and view your image s in the program Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 65 Chapter 5 Scanning Using the Document Table Starting a Scan With the Start Button 1 Place your documen
23. starts in Office Mode the first time you open it EPSON Scan Mode ae EPSON Scan Ocem E Image Type Colof O Grayscale Destination Docyment Source Auto Detect A4 210 x 297 mm of Image Adjustments Brightness Contrast C Unsharp Mask Fiter CO Descreening Fiter C Tegt Enhancement For instructions on using Office Mode see Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings on page 72 for instructions If the Mode setting in the upper right corner of the window is set to Home Mode or Professional Mode you see a different EPSON Scan settings window For instructions on using Home or Professional Mode see Selecting Basic Settings on page 79 Note To change scan modes see Changing the Scan Mode on page 78 68 Scanning Using the Document Table Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program You can use any TWAIN compliant scanning program such as Adobe Acrobat toscan with your scanner You open the program select EPSON Scan as your scanning program and scan When you are finished the scanned image opens in your scanning program so you can modify print and save it 1 Place your document or photo on the document table See Placing Originals on the Document Table on page 28 for instructions 2 Start your scanning program Double click the program icon from your desktop if it is available or do one of the following Windows Select Start gt All Programs or Programs gt program
24. the Automatic Document Feeder Selecting Basic Settings When you start EPSON Scan in Professional Mode you see the main EPSON Scan window Professional Mode EPSON Scan EPSON Scan Current Setting vl Saye Orignal Document Type Reflective Docyment Source Document Table Auto Exposure Type Photo pm Destination Image Type 24 bit Colo Resolution 200 v di Document Size w _ 2153 H 297 3 n Adustments a ia fi G Unsharp Mask Filter C Descreering Fiter O Color Restoration D Preview 5 Scan Before you scan your document you need to select these basic settings 1 Original settings These tell EPSON Scan the type of document you are scanning Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 49 T Destination settings These tell EPSON Scan how you plan to use your scanned image so it can select the correct default resolution scan quality for you Follow these steps to select the basic settings in EPSON Scan s Professional Mode 1 Click the arrow to open the Document Source list and select ADF Single sided or ADF Double sided for scanning using the ADF 2 Click the arrow in the Auto Exposure Type list and select Document 3 Click the arrow to open the Image Type list and select the detailed image type you are scanning Image Type setting Type of image you are scanning 48 bit Color Color photo that you may want to modify in a 48 bit image editing p
25. to access the Contrast setting Saturation Professional only Adjusts the density of colors in the overall image Click the Image Adjustment button to access the Saturation setting Color Balance Professional only Adjusts the balance of red green and blue colors in the overall image Click the Image Adjustment button to access the Color Balance setting Auto Exposure Home Automatically applied Office Click the Configuration button then click the Color tab to access the Auto Exposure Level slider Professional Click the lal Auto Exposure button To turn it on continuously click the Configuration button click the Color tab and select Continuous auto exposure You can adjust the level of exposure adjustment using the slider Scanning Using the Document Table 91 Unsharp Mask Filter Home Automatically applied Office and Professional Turn on to make the edges of image areas clearer for an overall sharper image The level of sharpness is adjustable Turn off to leave softer edges Descreening Filter Home Office and Professional Removes the rippled pattern that can appear in subtly shaded image areas such as in skin tones Also improves results when scanning magazine ornewspaper images which include screening in their original print processes The results of the Descreening Filter do not appear in the preview image only in your scanned image Histogram Professi
26. to the settings Any changes made to the settings by the administrator apply to all users 130 Using the Optional Network Image Express Card With Mac OS X do not use the Fast User Switching function while using your scanner Obtain the IP address or host name of the Network Image Express Card from your network administrator Start EPSON Scan Settings Windows Click Start gt All Programs Windows XP or Programs Windows Me 98SE and 2000 gt EPSON Scan gt EPSON Scan Settings fi EPSON Scan Windows Media Play l FR Games J EPSON Scan Settings E Startup E Adobe Photoshop Ele i 2 0 Internet Explorer WE MSN Explorer Ei WordPad C Outlook Express s Scanner and Camera p gt Remote Assistance Windows Media Player All Programs gt 33 Windows Messenger l Log Off Turn Off Computer Mac OS X Click the EPSON Scan Settings icon in the Utility folder 4 a EPSON Scan Settings Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 131 3 Select EPSON GT 2500 from the Select Scanner drop down list EPSON Scan Settings Select Scanner EPSON GT 2500 Connection O Local Network Network Scanner Address ScannerName Address Edit Scanner Status Test Timeout Setting seconds olg 4 Click the Network radio button then click the Add button 132 Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 5 In
27. way your image is cropped turn Trimming on or off See EPSON Scan Help for details 1 To unlock the proportions of your scan size click the lock icon Then adjust the marquee or enter new width height measurements 4 Once you have selected your scan size you can click and drag the marquee to the area in the image you want to scan For details see Adjusting the Scan Area Marquee on page 87 The marquee proportions are retained as you adjust it If you need to rotate the marquee for a landscape or portrait image click the A orientation icon Not available if you are scanning at the Original Target Size Note For more information about using the Target Size tools click Help in the EPSON Scan window 5 Now you are ready to scan your image s See Finishing the Scan on page 98 for instructions Scanning Using the Document Table 97 Finishing the Scan When you have finished selecting scan settings you are ready to scan Click the Scan button After a few moments your images are scanned p B What happens after you scan depends on how you started your scan m If you started your scan by running EPSON Scan as a standalone program you see the File Save Settings window This lets you select the name and location of your saved scan files See Selecting File Save Settings on page 75 for details If you started your scan from a scanning program such as Adobe Acrobat your scanned image s open in
28. while an Ethernet cable is already connected to the RJ 45 connector on the Network Image Express Card 2 Turn on the scanner 122 Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 3 Check the lights on the Network Image Express Card Initialization is in progress while the red status light and the green data light are on When the yellow status light comes on initialization is complete Setting Up Client Computers for Network Scanning To allow networking you must install a Network Interface Card and a Network Interface Card NIC driver on each client computer in the network See the documentation that came with the card for instructions Then follow the instructions in this section to set up the TCP IP protocol on the client computers Installing the TCP IP Protocol Windows XP or 2000 Note The screen shots in this section show Windows 2000 however the instructions are the same for Windows XP except as noted Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 123 1 Windows XP Click Start right click My Network Places and select Properties Ly Windows Media Player w My Network Places Open r Q Windows Movie Maker Explore B Control Panel Search for Computers Tour Windows XP Map Network Drive Ka Printers and Faxes Disconnect Network Drive Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Show on Desktop Help and Support Renate W Paint Search All Programs gt 7 Run B Lo
29. will see an ADF error message and paper feeding will stop 2 Do one of the following to start EPSON Scan Windows Double click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop Or select Start gt All Programs or Programs gt EPSON Scan gt EPSON Scan Mac OS X Open the Applications folder and click the EPSON Scan icon 36 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 3 EPSON Scan starts in Office Mode the first time you open it If necessary click the arrow in the Mode box at the top right of the EPSON Scan window and select Office Mode You see the Office Mode window EPSON Scan nd ae EPSON Scan _ Image Type Colo O Grayscale Auto Detect A4 210 x 297 mm C Unsharp Mask Fiter CO Descreening Fiter Text Enhancement For instructions on using Office Mode see Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings on page 42 for instructions Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 37 If the Mode setting in the upper right corner of the window is set to Professional Mode you see a different EPSON Scan settings window For instructions on using Professional Mode see Selecting Basic Settings on page 49 Note To change scan modes see Changing the Scan Mode on page 48 38 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program You can use any TWAIN compliant scanning program such as Adobe Acrobat toscan with your scanner You op
30. 4 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Starting a Scan With the Start Button 1 Place the first page of your document in the ADF input tray See Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder on page 24 for instructions Note Do not open the ADF while you are scanning or you will see an ADF error message and paper feeding will stop 34 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 2 Press the Start button on the scanner Your computer automatically starts EPSON Scan in Office Mode the first time From EPSON Scan you can select scan settings preview scan and save your image to a file on your computer See Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings on page 42 for instructions Note A You can also reassign the Start button to another compatible Windows program See Assigning a Program to the Start Button on page 115 for details Ifa program does not start when you press the Start button see Pressing the Start Button Does Not Open the Correct Program on page 145 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 35 Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan If you want to scan a document and save it directly to a file you can start EPSON Scan as a standalone program 1 Place the first page of your document in the ADF input tray See Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder on page 24 for instructions Note Do not open the ADF while you are scanning or you
31. 75 Selecting File Save Settings 2 G actin sunnaru runnen 75 Changing the Scan Mode 0 0 eee eee cece 78 Selecting Basic Settings iiss tend tore ties Peewee 79 Selecting the Scan Resolution side wa gu eich rrun 83 Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area 0 85 Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings 90 Selecting the Scan Size 6 kee cece eee 94 Finishing the oCaNtdaarirdn bot nei Aorta Rane rda bani e s ae 98 Chapter 6 Using the Scanner Features Scanning toa PDF File perseri ceod ee eens 99 Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text 109 OCR Software Limitations 64 ce8sinsiua eee eee rrene 109 Scanning Using an OCR Program 000000000048 109 Restoring Color in Photos V 2aig atin thao Paar tae aha eons 112 Assigning a Program to the Start Button 004 115 Assigning a Program With Windows XP 115 Assigning a Program With Windows 98SE Me or 2000 117 Chapter 7 Using the Optional Network Image Express Card Installing the Network Image Express Card 119 Connecting the Card and Scanner to a Network Hub 122 Setting Up Client Computers for Network Scanning 123 Installing the TCP IP Protocol 0 000 123 Scanning Over a Network o Jeciiitiaint os bails aa tivetada s 130 Starting EPSON Scan Settings 4 6 Mews sawie cies 130 Scanning an LMAO sg ncaa are ee ai teen Renae hate e
32. B 1 1 170 Technical Specifications USB 1 1 Ports System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional Me 98SE or 2000 Professional Operating systems upgraded from Windows 95 are not supported by the software The USB interface must be used in full soeed mode Interface USB port Type A built into the main board Display SVGA or higher resolution monitor 800 x 600 16 bit High Color screen resolution or higher Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system including the video card display monitor and software See your system documentation for details Macintosh System Requirements Check your Macintosh system to see which type of interface you are using Then see the appropriate section for your system below USB 2 0 Ports System PowerPC based Macintosh computers running Mac OS X 10 2 7 or later Fast User Switching on Mac OS X 10 3 is not supported Intel based Macintosh computers with Rosetta EPSON Scan is not a Universal application it runs via Rosetta Interface Macintosh USB Display Color monitor with 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher and 32 000 or more colors Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system including the video card display monitor and software See your system documentation for details Technical Specifications 171 Note 1 U
33. EXCEED YOUR VISION GT 2500 User s Guide ne NPD1879 00 Copyright and Trademarks No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation EPSON is a registered trademark and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Apple Macintosh and ColorSync are registered trademarks of Appl
34. IF A TIFF format where multiple pages are saved to the same file With other formats each document is saved in a separate file You can also edit the images before saving them To open Multi TIFF files you need a program that supports it 46 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder PDF PDF A document format that can be read on both Windows and Macintosh systems platform independent To use PDF documents you need Adobe Acrobat Multi page documents can be saved as one PDF file When you save color or grayscale images in PDF you can select a compression level You can also edit the scanned images before saving them See Scanning to a PDF File on page 99 for details PICT PCT Macintosh only Astandard image file format for Macintosh Most Macintosh programs including word processing programs can read and prepare images in this format PRINT Image A file format that includes PRINT Image Matching II JPEG Matching II data for enhanced quality and a JPG or TIFF wider color range PRINT Image Matching II TIF compatible printers can then print using this data for brilliant true to life results PRINT Image Matching data does not affect the way the image displays on a screen Available in JPEG or TIFF format TIFF TIF A file format created for exchanging data between many programs such as graphic and DTP software When scanning black amp white i
35. Other Image Settings on page 58 for instructions If you are scanning from the document table see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 90 for instructions Try selecting the following settings in the Configuration window Color Control Continuous auto exposure and Recommended Value on the Color tab See EPSON Scan Help for details Check the Brightness setting in EPSON Scan If you are scanning with the ADF see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 58 for instructions If you are scanning from the document table see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 90 for instructions Adjust the brightness using the Histogram in EPSON Scan s Professional Mode See EPSON Scan Help for details Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor Troubleshooting 155 An Image on the Back of Your Original Appears in Your Scanned Image If your original is printed on thin paper images on the back may be visible to the scanner and appear in your scanned image Try scanning the original with a piece of black paper placed on the back of it Also make sure the Document Type and Image Type settings are correct for your original If you are scanning with the ADF see Selecting Basic Settings on page 49 for details If you are scanning from the document table see Selecting Basic Settings on page 79 for details Ripple Patterns Appear in Your Scanned Image
36. Panel 2 Double click the Network icon Eile Edit View Go Favorites Help yl Se Seria y E a a x 4 Back Fonwar Up Cut Copy Paste Undo Delete Adadress sy Control Panel g a fel s amp a Accessibility AddNew Add Remove Date Time Control Options Hardware Programs 3 re zane J aag Display Fonts Game Internet Use the settings in Control Panel to personalize your computer ay 3 D A Select an item to Keyboard Modems Mouse Multimedia view its description Microsoft Home sg P oN u Controllers Options Technical Support Network ODBCData Passwords Power Sources 32bit Management 2 aa s 2 Printers Regional Scanners and Sounds Settings Cameras x E My Computer Z 3 Click the Configuration tab in the Network window 128 Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 4 Make sure TCP IP is included in the network components list Network 2j x Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed S Client for Microsoft Networks 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10 100Mb TX Ethernet NIC 3C905B TX Add Remove Properties Primary Network Logon Client for Microsoft Networks x Eile and Print Sharing Description TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks cae If TCP IP appears in the list go to Scanning Over a Network on page 130 otherwise
37. S X you cannot use a colon in the prefix 3 Select a file format as described in the following table Depending on the format the Options button may be available for making detailed settings Format File Extension Explanation BITMAP BMP Windows only A standard image file format for Windows Most Windows programs including word processing programs can read and prepare images in this format JPEG JPG A compressed file format in which the compression level can be selected The JPEG format lets you highly compress image data However the higher the compression the lower the image quality Any lost image quality data cannot be restored and the quality deteriorates each time the data is saved The TIFF format is recommended when modification and retouching are required Multi TIFF TIF A TIFF format where multiple pages are saved to the same file With other formats each document is saved in a separate file You can also edit the images before saving them To open Multi TIFF files you need a program that supports it 76 Scanning Using the Document Table PDF PDF A document format that can be read on both Windows and Macintosh systems platform independent To use PDF documents you need Adobe Acrobat Multi page documents can be saved as one PDF file When you save color or grayscale images in PDF you can select a compression level You can also edit the
38. SB 2 0 is backward compatible with USB 1 1 D EPSON Scan does not support the UNIX File System UFS for Mac OS X You must install EPSON Scan ona disk or ina partition that does not use UFS USB 1 1 Ports System Mac OS X 10 2 or later Fast User Switching on Mac OS X 10 3 is not supported Interface Macintosh USB Display Color monitor with 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher and 32 000 or more colors Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system including the video card display monitor and software See your system documentation for details Note EPSON Scan does not support the UNIX File System UFS for Mac OS X You must install EPSON Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS 172 Technical Specifications Scanner Specifications Note Specifications are subject to change without notice General Scanner type Flatbed color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 10 200 x 14 040 pixels Document size 216 x 297 mm 8 5 x 11 7 inches A4 or US letter size ADF paper input Face up loading ADF paper output Face down ejection ADF paper capacity 50 sheets of 75 g m paper Maximum total thickness under 5 mm 0 2 inches Paper types Bond paper fine quality paper check paper and recycled paper Scanning resolution 1200 dpi main scan 1200 d
39. Scan Modes EPSON Scan lets you control all aspects of scanning and includes three modes D Office Mode lets you quickly select settings for scanning text documents and check their effects with a preview image EPSON Scan opens in this mode the first time you use it See Changing the Scan Mode on page 78 for instructions on switching to Office Mode See Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings on page 72 for scanning steps 1 Home Mode lets you customize a few scanning settings for documents and photos and check their effects with a preview image Home Mode is best when you want to preview images of documents or photos before scanning them You can size the image as you scan adjust the scan area and adjust many image settings including color restoration See Changing the Scan Mode on page 78 for instructions on switching to Home Mode See Selecting Basic Settings on page 79 for scanning steps 1 Professional Mode gives you total control of your scanning settings and lets you check their effects with a preview image Professional Mode is best when you want to preview your image and make extensive detailed corrections to it before scanning You can sharpen color correct and enhance your image with a full array of tools including color restoration Scanning Using the Document Table 71 See Changing the Scan Mode on page 78 for instructions on switching to Professional Mode See Selecting Basic Settings
40. Windows XP or the Add Remove Programs icon Windows Me 98SE or 2000 4 Click GT2500 User s Guide in the list of currently installed programs and click Change Remove Windows XP or 2000 or Add Remove Windows Me or 98SE 5 When the confirmation window appears click Yes 6 Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall the User s Guide Mac OS X Drag the following folder and icon into the Trash L1 The User s Guide folder inside the GT2500 folder J The GT2500 User s Guide icon on the desktop Troubleshooting 167 Appendix A Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site Go to http www epson com and select the Support section of your local EPSON web site for the latest drivers FAQs manuals and other downloadables Epson s Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation If you have a Web browser and can connect to the Internet access the site at http support epson net 168 Where To Get Help Contacting Customer Support Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation contact customer support services for assistance Check your Pan European Warranty Document for information on how to contact EPSON Customer support They will be able to help you much more quickl
41. able below Setting Available mode s and description Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically Brightness Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness Click the Image Adjustment button to access the Brightness setting Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image Click the Image Adjustment button to access the Contrast setting Saturation Adjusts the density of colors in the overall image Click the Image Adjustment button to access the Saturation setting Color Balance Adjusts the balance of red green and blue colors in the overall image Click the Image Adjustment button to access the Color Balance setting Auto Exposure Click the a Auto Exposure button To turn it on continuously click the Configuration button click the Color tab and select Continuous auto exposure You can adjust the level of exposure adjustment using the slider Unsharp Mask Filter Turn on to make the edges of image areas clearer for an overall sharper image The level of sharpness is adjustable Turn off to leave softer edges Descreening Filter Removes the rippled pattern that can appear in subtly shaded image areas such as in skin tones Also improves results when scanning magazine or newspaper images which include screening in their original print processes The results of the Descreening Filter do
42. age and make the adjustments as described in Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 58 4 When you have finished adjusting the scan area and modifying the color and image settings you can select the size of your scanned image if you have not already selected it See Selecting the Scan Size on page 61 for instructions 54 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Adjusting the Scan Area Marquee A marquee is a moving dotted line that appears on the edges of your preview image to indicate the scan area Windows XP Printer Test Page A You can move the marquee adjust its size and create multiple marquees on one image to scan different image areas in separate scan files Follow these steps 1 To draw a marquee move your cursor over a preview image The pointer becomes a set of cross hairs Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 55 2 Position the pointer in the area where you want to place the corner of your marquee and click Hold down the mouse button and drag the cross hairs over the image to the opposite corner of the desired scan area Then release the mouse button You see the moving dotted line of the marquee 3 Do one of the following to adjust the marquee 1 To move the marquee position your cursor inside the marquee The pointer becomes a hand Click and drag the marquee to the desired location 56 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder m To resize th
43. an window is not set to Professional Mode click the arrow in the box and select Professional Mode EPSON Scan ae EPSON Scan Current Setting Saye Original Document Type Reflective Docyment Source Document Table Auto Exposure Type Photo Destination Image Type 24 bit Color Resolution Document Size wW 2159 Adjustments a i fa E Z Unsharp Mask Fiter C Descreening Fiter C Color Restoration 4 Preview 5 Scan 4 If youare scanning using the ADF select ADF Single sided or ADF Double sided as the Document Source setting If you are scanning one page on the document table select Document Table 100 Using the Scanner Features 5 Click the arrow in the Auto Exposure Type list and select your original document type either Document or Photo 6 Click the arrow to open the Image Type list and select the detailed image type you are scanning Image Type setting Type of image you are scanning 48 bit Color Color photo that you may want to modify in a 48 bit image editing program 24 bit Color Color photo Color Smoothing Color graphics such as a chart or graph 16 bit Grayscale Black and white photo with many shades of gray 8 bit Grayscale Black and white photo with just a few shades of gray Black amp White Document with black text and or line art 7 Click the arrow next to the Resolution list and select the number of dots per
44. and your computer and that the cable is not damaged or crimped Your system may not work properly if you use a USB cable other than the one that came with your scanner so try using that cable The scanner may not work properly when connected to the computer through more than one USB hub Connect the scanner directly to the computer s USB port or through one hub only Check to see if your computer system meets the requirements for the scanner interface you are using See System Requirements on page 170 for details If Windows still has problems recognizing your scanner make sure your computer supports USB See Checking For Windows USB Support on page 144 for instructions Troubleshooting 143 Checking For Windows USB Support 1 Right click the My Computer icon and click Properties On Windows XP click Start then right click My Computer and click Properties 2 Do one of the following Windows XP or 2000 Click the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager button T Windows Me or 98SE Click the Device Manager tab 3 Scroll down and click Universal Serial Bus controllers Device Manager Eile Action View Help gt BeSeQB E3 3 Computer See Disk drives w E Display adapters 3 DVOICD ROM drives H Floppy disk controllers GB Floppy disk drives H IDE ATAJATAPI controllers S Imaging devices te Keyboards f Mice and other pointing devices Ej E maias m Network adapters HY P
45. art my computer now is selected and click Finish Troubleshooting 165 Mac OS X 1 Insert the scanner software CD ROM in your CD ROM or DVD drive 2 Double click the EPSON CD ROM icon on your desktop 3 Open the EPSON Scan folder 4 Double click the EPSON Scan Installer icon Note If the Authorization window opens click the key icon enter the administrator s name and password click OK and click Continue 5 When you see the license agreement click Accept The Installer window appears 6 Select Uninstall from the pull down menu at the top and click the Uninstall button 9009 EPSON Scan Installer ee CUninstan W Click the Uninstall button to uninstall Easy Install Disk space available gt 468 Approximate disk space needed OK Install Location JE ters ma be uninstatea trom spe dsk 05 Test Ore j 166 Troubleshooting Uninstalling the On Screen User s Guide If you need to uninstall this on screen User s Guide follow the steps here for your operating system Windows Note To uninstall programs in Windows XP or 2000 you need to log on as a user with a Computer Administrator account Windows XP or as a user who belongs to the Administrators group Windows 2000 1 Turn off the scanner using its power button 2 Disconnect the scanner s USB cable from your computer 3 Open the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add or Remove Programs icon
46. ave selected A You can customize how certain EPSON Scan settings behave by clicking the Configuration button and changing settings in the window that appears See EPSON Scan Help for details 0 To undo any image quality adjustments you make to the preview image click the Reset button if available turn off the setting or preview your image again Scanning Using the Document Table 93 Selecting the Scan Size You can scan your images at their original size or you can reduce or enlarge their size as you scan them You do this using the Target Size setting in Home or Professional Mode Home Mode EPSON Scan Mode Home Mode ae EPSON Scan Document Type i kyl Photograph v Image Type Color O Grayscale O Black amp white Destination O Screen web Printer O Other Resolution 300 dpi Target Size Original Nj A 94 Scanning Using the Document Table Professional Mode EPSON Scan ae EPSON Scan Settings z Name Current Setting v Original z Document Type Reflective _ O Document Source Document Table v Auto Exposure Type Photo v Destination Image Type Zok Cok xj Resolution 20 v dpi Document Size w 1501 H 1000 mm w E Target Size Original w 1501 H 1000 Scale 100 x Trimming Ooft If you are going to scan your image toa particular size you should select the Target Size setting after previewin
47. de and scanning settings then do one of the following to start your scan T Click the Scan button on the EPSON Scan window Ll Press the Start button on the scanner Note In a network environment the Start button on the scanner works the same way as clicking the Scan button in the EPSON Scan window Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 135 Chapter 8 Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best clean it periodically using the following procedure 1 Turn off the scanner using its power button 2 Unplug the AC adapter cord from the scanner 3 Clean the outer case with a cloth dampened with mild detergent and water 4 If the glass surface of the document table gets dirty clean it with a soft dry cloth If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard to remove material use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it Wipe off all remaining liquid Make sure that no dust builds up on the surface of the document table Dust can cause spots in your scanned images 136 Maintenance 5 Ifthe underside of the ADF gets dirty clean it as described in step 4 Also be sure to clean the left side of the document table a underside of ADF b left side of document table Maintenance 137 Caution m m Do not press the glass surface of the document table with any force Be careful not to scratch
48. djusting the Scan Area Marquee on page 87 Scanning Using the Document Table 73 7 Change any necessary Image Adjustment settings as listed in the table below Setting Available mode s and description Brightness Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image Unsharp Mask Filter Turn on to make the edges of image areas clearer for an overall sharper image Turn off to leave softer edges Descreening Filter Removes the rippled pattern that can appear in subtly shaded image areas such as in skin tones Also improves results when scanning magazine ornewspaper images which include screening in their original print processes Text Enhancement Enhances text recognition when scanning text documents Threshold Adjusts the level at which the black areas in text and line art are delineated improving text recognition in OCR programs This setting is available only when the Image Type is set to Black amp White 8 Click the Scan button to scan your document pages 9 What happens next depends on how you started your scan 1 If you started your scan by running EPSON Scan as a standalone program you see the File Save Settings window See Selecting File Save Settings on page 75 for details m Ifyou started your scan from a scanning program such as Adobe Acrobat your scanned pages open in the program w
49. e ADF Paper name Size A4 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 inches Letter 215 9 x 279 4 mm 8 5 x 11 inches Legal 215 9 x 355 6 mm 8 5 x 14 inches B5 182 x 257 mm 7 2 x 10 1 inches A5 148 5 x 210 mm 5 9 x 8 3 inches Load only documents that meet the following specifications in the ADF Size Width 148 5 to 215 9 mm 5 9 to 8 5 inches Length 148 5 to 355 6 mm 5 9 to 14 inches Weight 60 to 105 g m Paper type High quality bond paper Make sure your documents meet the following conditions before loading them into the ADF I The ink is dry 1 The document has no holes and is not ripped or wrinkled 1 The document has no staples paper clips or other objects attached to it these may damage the feeder mechanism 1 The document has no folds 1 The document has no cut out areas I The document is not a multipart form or bound _1 The document has no rear carbon coating Placing Originals on the Scanner 27 Placing Originals on the Document Table Before scanning a document remember to respect the rights of copyright owners Do not scan published text or images without first checking their copyright status Y Caution Do not place heavy objects on the document table glass and do not press the glass with too much force Note If you want to scan a multiple page document with the Automatic Document Feeder see Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder
50. e Computer Inc PRINT Image Matching and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All rights reserved EPSON Scan software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2005 Seiko Epson Corporation All rights reserved 2 Copyright and Trademarks Contents Copyright and Trademarks Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 66 eee eee 8 Restrictions on Copying i acres aaa eww vei ae es 11 Chapter 1 Overview of Your Scanner Features Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 13 Scanning toa PDF File 0 cee cee 14 Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text 15 Available Scanning Methods seo sissies avin availa oaks 16 Using the Start Button dif xan Gee naw Sea Ae a eee G 16 Using EPSON Scat shige sateen ene tated Roe Wl ee nae a 17 Chapter 2 Guide to the Scanner Parts Seanner Parts tical veka Aaa hos ate das Need Bs ke 19 Lights and Start Button sea c6 net aoe GANA renns rnrn 22 Lights saene e asaya a O a Siete EAE yatta taka vane tt 22 Start BUttON Gs tos ge scr acetates einige sults caste e tea EE 23 Chapter 3 Placing Originals on the Scanner Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder 24
51. e Express Card 119 3 Remove the two screws securing the shield plate using a Phillips head screwdriver then remove the shield plate Be sure to keep the screws in case you re install the shield plate later 4 Insert the Network Image Express Card in your scanner s optional interface slot 120 Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 5 Press in as you tighten the thumbscrews to secure the card 6 Plug the scanner s power cord into an electrical outlet 7 To initialize the Network Image Express Card turn on the scanner while holding down the Reset button on the card for 10 seconds The red status light and green data light come on Note Be sure to initialize the Network Image Express Card whenever you install or re install it in the scanner 8 Turn off the scanner Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 121 Connecting the Card and Scanner to a Network Hub 1 Connect an Ethernet cable Category 5 shielded twisted pair cable to the RJ 45 connector on the Network Image Express Card and connect the other end to your network hub u Caution d You must usea Category 5 shielded twisted pair cable to connect the Network Image Express Card to prevent a malfunction D Donotconnect the Network Image Express Card directly to a computer connect it only to a network hub 1 Do not connect or disconnect the network cable when the scanner is turned on D Donot connect the USB cable
52. e marquee position your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee The pointer becomes a straight or angled double arrow Click and drag the edge or corner to the desired size see eeeee mee eee eee ew Note To restrict movement of the marquee to vertical or horizontal only hold down the Shift key as you move the marquee To restrict sizing of the marquee to the current proportions hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee T To delete the marquee click inside it and click the delete marquee icon Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 57 Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings Once you have previewed your image and adjusted the scan area you can modify the image quality if necessary EPSON Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color sharpness contrast and other aspects affecting image quality Before you make adjustments be sure to click the image or marquee for the area you want to adjust You also need to scroll down to the Adjustments area of the main EPSON Scan window a k 6 E a E Unsharp Mask Fiter O Descreening Fiter a B The table below describes the settings available in Professional Mode For details on adjusting these settings click Help in the EPSON Scan window When you are finished making adjustments you can size your scanned image see Selecting the Scan Size on page 61 or go ahead and scan see Finishing the Scan on page 65 58
53. e set the IP address for your optional Network Image Express Card See the documentation that came with your card Uninstalling Your Scanning Software You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your scanner software to solve certain problems or if you upgrade your operating system Uninstalling EPSON Scan Follow the instructions in the section for your operating system to uninstall EPSON Scan Windows Note Q The illustrations in this section show Windows XP screens They may be different from the screens for your operating system D To uninstall programs in Windows XP or 2000 you need to log on as a user with a Computer Administrator account Windows XP or as a user who belongs to the Administrators group Windows 2000 164 Troubleshooting Turn off the scanner using its power button Disconnect the scanner s USB cable from your computer Open the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add or Remove Programs icon Windows XP or the Add Remove Programs icon Windows Me 98SE or 2000 Click EPSON Scan in the list of currently installed programs and click Change Remove Windows XP or 2000 or Add Remove Windows Me or 98SE O Pert Dep Fro 5 08 irdan P Service Pack 2 Q wrce When the confirmation window appears click Yes Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall EPSON Scan In some cases a message may appear to prompt you to restart the computer If so make sure Yes want to rest
54. ehi hes Hei 2 ely Fees he oe 174 Environmental 3 0 A oh sea ee a ee a 175 nterface ceperit i i Boe Me aed ee ae eed Lae Se ats 175 Standards and Approvals igi dir te ewig Ma Mik 176 Index Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all these instructions and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner 1 In this document warnings cautions and notes indicate the following W Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of this product m Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily Do not place or store the scanner or the AC adapter outdoors near excessive dirt or dust water heat sources or in locations subject to shocks vibrations high temperature or humidity direct sunlight strong light sources or rapid changes in temperature or humidity Do not use with wet hands m Place the scanner and the AC adapter near an electrical outlet where the AC power cord can be easily unplugged Cautions Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards 8 Safety Instructions The AC power cord should be placed to avoid abrasions cuts fraying crimping and kinking Do not place objects on top of the AC power cord and do not allow the AC adapter or the AC power co
55. elect Properties You see this window EPSON GT 2500 Properties General Events Color Management Choose an event below then select the action to take when that event occurs Select an event Er Start Button Actions Prompt for which program to run O Iske no action 4 Click the Events tab 5 Inthe Select an event list choose the Start button 6 Inthe Start this program list choose the program you want to assign Only compatible programs appear in the list Note Tf you want to be given a choice of programs whenever you press the Start button click the Prompt for which program to run button instead If you want to disable the button from opening a program click the Take no action button instead 7 Click Apply then click OK 116 Using the Scanner Features Assigning a Program With Windows 98SE Me or 2000 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double click the Scanners and Cameras icon 3 Do one of the following Windows Me Right click your scanner icon and click Properties Windows 98SE and 2000 Select your scanner icon and click Properties You see this window EPSON GT 2500 Properties 4 ny ie uy APPI Using the Scanner Features 117 4 Click the Events tab 5 Inthe Scanner events list choose the Start button 6 IntheSend to this application list click the checkbox for the program you want to assign Only compatible programs ap
56. en the program select EPSON Scan as your scanning program and scan When you are finished the scanned image opens in your scanning program so you can modify print and save it 1 Place the first page of your document in the ADF input tray See Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder on page 24 for instructions Note Do not open the ADF while you are scanning or you will see an ADF error message and paper feeding will stop 2 Start your scanning program Double click the program icon from your desktop if it is available or do one of the following Windows Select Start gt All Programs or Programs gt program folder gt program icon Mac OS X Open the Applications folder select the program folder and click the program icon 3 Open the File menu and select the Import or Acquire option See your scanning program help for instructions on starting a scan 4 Select EPSON GT 2500 Insome programs you must select the scanner as the source first If you see a Select Source option choose it and select your scanner there first Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 39 Note for Windows XP users Do not choose a WIA option for your scanner from the Import or Acquire list your scanner will not work correctly 5 EPSON Scan starts in Office Mode the first time you open it If necessary click the arrow in the Mode box at the top right of the EPSON Scan window and select Office Mode
57. er scanning Select this option if you want Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to automatically open the folder where your scanned image is saved when EPSON Scan finishes scanning 5 Click OK EPSON Scan starts scanning The scanned image is automatically saved in the file and location you chose Changing the Scan Mode To change the scan mode click the arrow in the Mode box at the top right of the EPSON Scan window Then select the mode you want to use from the list that appears E EPSON Scan iR Ee EPSON Scan Mt m Home Mode Home Mode Image Type Office Mode Professional Mode Note The mode you select remains in effect when you start EPSON Scan the next time For instructions on scanning using these modes see I Home or Professional Mode Selecting Basic Settings on page 79 Ll Office Mode Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings on page 72 78 Scanning Using the Document Table Selecting Basic Settings When you start EPSON Scan in Home or Professional Mode you see the main EPSON Scan window Home Mode EPSON Scan v ae EPSON Scan O Grayscale OScreenweb Printer Scanning Using the Document Table 79 Professional Mode EPSON Scan Ee ESON Scan E Current Setting Reflective Document Table Photo Image Type 24 bit Color Resolution 300 Document Size Wi 215 9 H 297 2 Before you scan your document or ph
58. et 135 Chapter 8 Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner 64 7 n Gaus Bae nnan be nrn ate acta le Ras 136 Replacing the Scanner Lamp 0 0 0 0 cee cee eee 138 Transporting the Scanner 0 0 eee eee eee 139 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Reading the Scanner Lights aii sink aia Pa Renae 140 Scanner Problems 0 0 0 c ccc cee eens 141 The Scanner Does Not Scan 6 0 0 0 eee 142 The Scanner is Not Recognized by Your System 143 Pressing the Start Button Does Not Open the Correct BROS TEI ac Go aed ah Se hn Reset he ays fies Reet ee gees 145 You Cannot Scan Multiple Images at One Time 146 Scanning Software Problems 0 ox piv JA whale tas awe 146 You Cannot Start EPSON Scan 0 eee ee eee 147 The Scanner Software Does Not Work Properly 148 Scanning Takes a Long Time c ccc ee eeenes 149 Scan Quality Problems sock aniline a aies ety iil oe ets 150 The Edges of Your Document Are Not Scanned 150 You See Only a Few Dots in Your Scanned Image 150 A Line of Dots Always Appears in Your Scanned IMA SOS lt 5 oae a ace a E e EAE aE EE oA lig 151 Straight Lines in Your Image Come Out Crooked 151 Your Image is Distorted or Blurred 04 152 Colors Are Patchy or Distorted at the Edges of Your Mape en Se oes de On Mo cota contol ua Aca Aaa EAE eau eetvh tured lot 154 Your Scanned Image is Too Dark 0 000485 154 An Image
59. folder gt program icon Mac OS X Open the Applications folder select the program folder and click the program icon 3 Open the File menu and select the Import or Acquire option See your scanning program help for instructions on starting a scan 4 Select EPSON GT 2500 Insome programs you must select the scanner as the source first If you see a Select Source option choose it and select your scanner there first Note for Windows XP users Do not choose a WIA option for your scanner from the Import or Acquire list your scanner will not work correctly Scanning Using the Document Table 69 5 EPSON Scan starts in Office Mode the first time you open it EPSON Scan Mode ae EPSON Scan Ocem E Image Type Colof O Grayscale Destination Docyment Source Auto Detect A4 210 x 297 mm of Image Adjustments Brightness Contrast C Unsharp Mask Fiter CO Descreening Fiter C Tegt Enhancement For instructions on using Office Mode see Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings on page 72 for instructions If the Mode setting in the upper right corner of the window is set to Home Mode or Professional Mode you see a different EPSON Scan settings window For instructions on using Home or Professional Mode see Selecting Basic Settings on page 79 Note To change scan modes see Changing the Scan Mode on page 78 70 Scanning Using the Document Table Overview of the EPSON
60. g Off Turn Off Computer Windows 2000 Right click the My Network Places icon and select Properties Open Explore Search for Computers Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Connect to the 124 Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 9 Network and Dial up Connections 2 Double click Local Area Connection File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back gt QSearch GyFoldes Histor R GE l Address Network and Dial up Connections 3 Click Properties c La Make New Local Area Network and Dial up Connection Connection Connections This folder contains network connections for this computer and a wizard to help you create a new connection Local rea Connection Status 2 x General Connection Status Connected Duration 00 05 49 Speed 10 0 Mbps Activity Sent ap Received Lip Packets 204 159 Disable Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 125 4 Make sure the Internet Protocol TCP IP box is checked in the Local Area Connection Properties window Local Area Connection Properties 21 x General Connect using 53 NE2000 Compatible Components checked are used by this connection M Client for Microsoft Networks M 8 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks MY Network Monitor Driver E g intenet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstal
61. g it but before adjusting your scan area indicated by the marquee This sets the scan area to the correct proportions so your image will not be cropped unexpectedly For instructions on previewing your image s see Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area on page 85 Then follow these steps to select the Target Size setting Scanning Using the Document Table 95 1 You can choose a predefined scan size from the Target Size list Click the arrow in the list and select the size you want A marquee dotted line proportioned for that size appears on your preview image 2 If you need to create a scan size that is not in the Target Size list you can create a custom size Click the arrow in the list and select Customize You see the Target Size window Target Size Target Size Target Size Name Width Height Units Save Delete Ok Cancel Type a name for your custom size enter the size click the Save button then click OK Your new size appears in the Target Size list 96 Scanning Using the Document Table 3 In Professional Mode you can fine tune the size using additional tools Click the Windows or Mac OS X next to Target Size to display these tools Target Size Original v w ime H 1474 m M Zj Scale 100 Trimming O Off On _1 To size your image by a certain percentage adjust the Scale value 1 To change the
62. go to step 5 5 Click Add The Select Network Component Type window appears 6 Select Protocol from the list and click Add Select Network Component Type 2 x Click the type of network component you wantto install Protocol is a language a computer uses Computers must use the same protocol to communicate Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 129 7 Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and TCP IP from Network Protocols list then click OK Select Network Protocol x gt Click the Network Protocol that you want to install then click OK If you have an of installation disk for this device click Have Disk Manufacturers Network Protocols Y IPX SPx compatible Protocol 4 Microsoft 32 bit DLC Microsoft DLC NetBEUI XT WAN support for ATM Y Winsock ATM Service Provider z Have Disk 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to finish adding the protocol Then go to Scanning Over a Network on page 130 Scanning Over a Network Starting EPSON Scan Settings Make sure your Epson scanner and Network Image Express Card are turned on and working properly Then follow the steps below to use the EPSON Scan Settings program to enable network scanning Note D With Windows 2000 and XP you need to log on with administrator privileges to install the software D With Windows 2000 XP and Mac OS X you need to log on using administrator privileges to make changes
63. gs in the window that appears See EPSON Scan Help for details To undo any image quality adjustments you make to the preview image click the Reset button if available turn off the setting or preview your image again Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Selecting the Scan Size You can scan your images at their original size or you can reduce or enlarge their size as you scan them You do this using the Target Size setting in Professional Mode Professional Mode EPSON Scan x 3 tr EPSON Scan Professional Mode Settings Name Current Setting v AA Orignal Document Type Reflective vi Document Source ADF Single sided i Auto Exposure Type Document v Destination TR 24t cd E Resolution 300 ij dpi Document Size w 2159 H 356 mm w E Taget size Orignal Ba w 2159 H 356 mm The y Scale 10 5 x Trimming Oot n Ifyou are going to scan yourimage to a particular size you should select the Target Size setting after previewing it but before adjusting your scan area indicated by the marquee This sets the scan area to the correct proportions so your image will not be cropped unexpectedly Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 61 For instructions on previewing your image see Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area on page 52 Then follow these steps to select the Target Size setting 1 You can choose a predefined scan size from t
64. guides d Error light e Ready light f Start button g O power button h scanner transportation lock Guide to the Scanner Parts 19 a underside of ADF b document table c carriage home position Guide to the Scanner Parts 20 a DC inlet b USB interface connector c ADF cable do not disconnect d optional interface card slot Guide to the Scanner Parts 21 Lights and Start Button Lights The scanner lights indicate the scanner s status Ready light Error light Meaning on ort Ready to scan images O Flashing ort Initializing or scanning on on A command error has occurred See Reading the Scanner Lights on page 140 for more information O Flashing Flashing A fatal error has occurred See Reading the Scanner Lights on page 140 for more information ort ort The scanner is off 22 Guide to the Scanner Parts Start Button The scanner has a Start button for scanning operations The Start button automatically opens your scanning software so you can scan your image to a program or file Before using the Start button make sure you have installed EPSON Scan To scan using the ADF and the Start button see Starting a Scan With the Start Button on page 34 To scan from the document table using the Start button see Starting a Scan With the Start Butto
65. he Target Size list Click the arrow in the list and select the size you want A marquee dotted line proportioned for that size appears on your preview image r EJ Windows XP Meee Printer Test Page 62 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 2 If you need to create a scan size that is not in the Target Size list you can create a custom size Click the arrow in the list and select Customize You see the Target Size window Target Size Target Size Target Size Name width Height Units Cancel Type a name for your custom size enter the size click the Save button then click OK Your new size appears in the Target Size list You can fine tune the size using additional tools Click the Windows or gt Mac OS X next to Target Size to display these tools E Target Size Original x 9 w 2159 H 355 6 mm Jfa Scale 100 x Trimming Oot n m To size your image by a certain percentage adjust the Scale value Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 63 1 Tochange the way your image is cropped turn Trimming on or off See EPSON Scan Help for details 4 To unlock the proportions of your scan size click the E lock icon Then adjust the marquee or enter new width height measurements 4 Once you have selected your scan size you can click and drag the marquee to the area in the image you want to
66. ick Save File and go to step 18 16 You see the Editing Page window displaying thumbnail images of each scanned page If you want to include all the document pages in your PDF file as they currently look go to step 17 If you want to include only some of the pages click the odd Pages or f4 even pages icons or click the individual pages you want to include Using the Scanner Features 107 If you want to rotate or delete pages click the pages or use the odd pages even pages or all pages icon to select the pages Then click the left or R right rotate icon to rotate them or the fil delete icon to delete them Note The il delete icon is not available when all document pages are selected 17 When you have finished editing your document pages click OK Your document is saved in a PDF file in the location you selected 18 Click Close to exit EPSON Scan 108 Using the Scanner Features Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text You can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can edit with a word processing program This process is called OCR Optical Character Recognition To scan and use OCR you need to use an OCR program such as Adobe Acrobat OCR Software Limitations OCR software cannot recognize handwritten characters and certain types of documents or text are difficult for OCR software to recognize such as m m m
67. inch at which you want to scan See the table below for some guidelines scanned image What you will do with the Suggested scan resolution Send via e mail upload to web 96 to 150 dpi view only on the screen Print convert to editable text 300 dpi OCR Fax 200 dpi Using the Scanner Features 101 8 Click the Preview button toward the bottom of the EPSON Scan window One of the following happens depending on how you loaded your original document I If you are using the document table a preview of your page is displayed in the Preview window 1 If you are using the ADF it loads your first document page then EPSON Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview window The ADF then ejects your first page Place your first document page on top of the rest of the pages then load the entire document up to 50 pages into the ADF 9 Inthe Preview window draw a marquee a line marking the scan area around the portion of your document page that you want to scan if necessary For instructions on creating and adjusting a marquee see one of the following sections 1 If you are scanning with the ADF see Adjusting the Scan Area Marquee on page 55 1 If you are scanning from the document table see Adjusting the Scan Area Marquee on page 87 102 Using the Scanner Features 10 Scroll down the EPSON Scan window and change any necessary Adjustment settings as listed in the t
68. indow Click Close to close the EPSON Scan window and view your scanned pages in the program 74 Scanning Using the Document Table Selecting EPSON Scan Home Professional Mode Settings Selecting File Save Settings When you see the File Save Settings window you need to select the location name and format of the scanned image file you want to save 1 Inthe File Save Settings window specify the location in which you want to save your scanned image Click the My Documents or My Pictures buttons Windows or the Documents or Pictures button Mac OS X If you want to select another folder click Other then click Browse Windows or Choose Mac OS X and select the folder File Save Settings Location O Other File Name Prefix 3 digt number Prefix img Start Number 002 gt Image Format Tre PEG fipo x Details Compression Levet 16 tandard Encoding S C Overwite any fes with the same name Z Show this dialog box before next scan F Open image folder after scanning Scanning Using the Document Table 75 2 Specify a file name prefix with an alphanumeric character string A 3 digit number is automatically added to the file name but you can change the Start Number if you like If you are scanning multiple images at once each image will receive a different 3 digit number Note 0 With Windows the following characters cannot be used in the prefix Ny eran S SS a With Mac O
69. ing 164 Scan quality problems 150 Service 169 Settings selecting EPSON Scan 75 selecting EPSON Scan ADF 45 Specifications AC adapter 173 documents in Automatic Document Feeder 27 scanner 173 technical 170 Start button assigning program to 115 function 23 location 19 scanning with 66 scanning with ADF 34 System requirements 170 T Target Size selecting 73 94 selecting ADF 42 61 TCP IP protocol 123 Technical specifications 170 Technical support 168 169 Index 183 Thick documents 32 Transportation lock 19 139 Transporting the scanner 139 Troubleshooting 140 U Uninstalling software 164 USB connector location 21 problems 141 specifications 175 system requirements 170 184 Index
70. ions in your Start Here sheet The scanner may not work properly when your computer is in standby mode Windows or sleep mode Mac OS X Restart EPSON Scan and try scanning again The scanner may not work properly if you upgrade your operating system but do not reinstall EPSON Scan See Uninstalling Your Scanning Software on page 164 for instructions on uninstalling and reinstalling it 148 Troubleshooting Scanning Takes a Long Time m Computers with USB 2 0 high speed ports can scan faster than those with USB 1 1 ports If you are using a USB 2 0 port with your scanner make sure it meets the system requirements See System Requirements on page 170 for details Q Try scanning your original at a lower Resolution setting to speed up scanning If you are scanning with the ADF see Selecting the Scan Resolution on page 51 If you are scanning from the document table Selecting the Scan Resolution on page 83 for instructions Troubleshooting 149 Scan Quality Problems The Edges of Your Document Are Not Scanned Move the document about 2 mm 0 1 inch away from the edges of the document table to avoid cropping a Unreadable area of 2 mm 0 1 inch You See Only a Few Dots in Your Scanned Image D Make sure the document is placed on the scanner s document table with the side to be scanned facing down See Placing Originals on the Document Table on page 28 for details 1 When scan
71. l Properties r Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks I Show icon in taskbar when connected OK Cancel If Internet Protocol TCP IP does not appear in the list go to step 5 If it does appear go to Scanning Over a Network on page 130 Click Install The Select Network Component Type window appears 126 Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 6 Select Protocol from the list and click Add Select Network Component Type 2 x Click the type of network component you want to install E Service m a 3 r Description 4 protocol is a language your computer uses to communicate with other computers Add Cancel 7 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click OK Select Network Protocol x s Click the Network Protocol that you want to install then click OK If you have E an installation disk for this component click Have Disk Network Protocol DLC Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP NetBEUI Protocol NWLink IPX SPX NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol Have Disk Cancel 8 Make sure the Internet Protocol TCP IP box is checked and click OK Then go to Scanning Over a Network on page 130 Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 127 Windows 98SE or Me 1 Click Start point to Settings and select Control
72. l at which the black areas in text and line art are delineated improving text recognition in OCR programs This setting is available only when the Image Type is set to Black amp White 9 Click the Scan button to scan your document pages 10 What happens next depends on how you started your scan 1 If you started your scan by running EPSON Scan as a standalone program you see the File Save Settings window See Selecting File Save Settings on page 45 for details m Ifyou started your scan from a scanning program such as Adobe Acrobat your scanned pages open in the program window Click Close to close the EPSON Scan window and view your scanned pages in the program 44 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Selecting EPSON Scan Professional Mode Settings Selecting File Save Settings When you see the File Save Settings window you need to select the location name and format of the scanned image file you want to save 1 Inthe File Save Settings window specify the location in which you want to save your scanned image Click the My Documents or My Pictures buttons Windows or the Documents or Pictures button Mac OS X If you want to select another folder click Other then click Browse Windows or Choose Mac OS X and select the folder File Save Settings Location O Other File Name Prefix 3 digt number Prefix img Start Number 002 gt Image Format Tre PEG fipo x De
73. lecting the Resolution you can preview your image and make any necessary adjustments See Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area on page 85 to continue scanning 84 Scanning Using the Document Table Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area Once you have selected your basic settings and resolution in Home or Professional Mode you can preview your image and select or adjust the area of the image s you want to scan EPSON Scan displays the preview image s ina separate Preview window on your screen Follow these steps to preview your image s in Home or Professional Mode 1 Click the Preview button toward the bottom of the EPSON Scan window EPSON Scan prescans your image s and displays them in the Preview window Scanning Using the Document Table 85 Note If the edge of your document or photo is not scanned move it away from the edge of the document table slightly You can do the following to adjust the image s m To select your scan area click the auto locate icon to place a marquee that marks the edges of your image area You can move the marquee to change the scan area See Adjusting the Scan Area Marquee on page 87 for instructions Note If you are going to scan at a different size than your original you must first select your Target Size and automatically create a marquee that is proportioned to that size See Selecting the Scan Size on page 94 for instructions You can then copy the
74. m m Items that have been copied from other copies Faxes Text with tightly spaced characters or line pitch Text that is in tables or underlined Cursive or italic fonts and font sizes less than 8 points Scanning Using an OCR Program Follow these steps to scan and convert text using an OCR program See your OCR program documentation for detailed instructions 1 Place your original document on the scanner See one of these sections for instructions 1 Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder on page 24 I Placing Originals on the Document Table on page 28 Using the Scanner Features 109 2 Start your OCR program 3 Start your OCR program s scan function EPSON Scan starts in the last mode you used 4 Select your scan settings as follows depending on the mode you are using Office Mode T Select Auto Detect ADF Single sided ADF Double sided or Document Table as the Document Source I Select Color or Black amp White as the Image Type 1 Select 300 dpi as the Resolution Preview and adjust the scan area if necessary If you are scanning using the ADF see Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings on page 42 If you are scanning from the document table see Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings on page 72 Home Mode LY Select Magazine Newspaper or Text Line Art as the Document Type I Select Black amp White or Color as the Image Type 1 Choo
75. mage Histogram Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight shadow and gamma levels individually For advanced users only Clickthe la Histogram Adjustment button to use he Histogram settings Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 59 Tone Correction Provides a graphical interface for adjusting tone levels individually For advanced users only Click the Tone Correction button to use the Tone Correction settings Color Palette Provides a graphical interface for adjusting mid tone levels such as skin tones without affecting the highlight and shadow areas of the image For advanced users only Click the Color Palette button to use the Color Palette settings Threshold Adjusts the level at which the black areas in text and line art are delineated improving text recognition in OCR programs Available only when you select Black amp White as the Image Type setting m Note To view the red green and blue levels at particular points in your preview image as you make adjustments click the R densitometer icon in the preview window and click an image area See EPSON Scan help for details Certain settings may not be available or may be automatically selected depending on the type of image you are previewing and other settings you have selected You can customize how certain EPSON Scan settings behave by clicking the Configuration button and changing settin
76. mages you can specify the compression type 4 The checkboxes at the bottom of the window give you these options T Overwrite any files with the same name Select this option if you want to reuse the selected file name and location and overwrite previous files with the Same hames O Show this dialog box before next scan Select this option if you want the File Save Settings window to appear automatically before you scan If you deselect it you must click the arrow to the right of the Scan button and select File Save Settings to open the window Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 47 T Open image folder after scanning Select this option if you want Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to automatically open the folder where your scanned image is saved when EPSON Scan finishes scanning 5 Click OK EPSON Scan starts scanning The scanned image is automatically saved in the file and location you chose Changing the Scan Mode To change the scan mode click the arrow in the Mode box at the top right of the EPSON Scan window Then select the mode you want to use from the list that appears E EPSON Scan ae EPSON Scan anes Image Type ce Mo Professional Mode Note I When you scan using the ADF only Office Mode and Professional Mode are available It is best to scan using Office Mode I The mode you select remains in effect when you start EPSON Scan the next time 48 Scanning Using
77. n editing page so you can view the pages as you scan them and reorder rotate or delete them as necessary aaa 62 You can also place one page at a time on the document table and scan and save it as a PDF file See Scanning to a PDF File on page 99 for instructions 14 Overview of Your Scanner Features Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text You can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can edit with a word processing program This process is called OCR Optical Character Recognition To scan and use OCR you need to use an OCR program such as Adobe Acrobat See Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text on page 109 for instructions Overview of Your Scanner Features 15 Available Scanning Methods Your scanner gives you two ways to scan You can select the method that works best for the project you are scanning and the way you like to work Using the Start Button The Start button on the scanner automatically opens your scanning software so you can scan your document or photo to a file Toscan using the ADF and the Start button see Starting a Scan With the Start Button on page 34 To scan from the document table using the Start button see Starting a Scan With the Start Button on page 66 16 Overview of Your Scanner Features Using EPSON Scan EPSON Scan ae EPSON Scan Mode Mode Image Type Profes
78. n on page 66 Guide to the Scanner Parts 23 Chapter 3 Placing Originals on the Scanner Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder Youcan load up to 50 sheets of paper in the ADF a stack thickness of 5 0 mm 0 2 inches or less See Document Specifications on page 27 for details Only load sheets that are all the same size Y Caution d Do not feed photographs or valuable original artwork into the ADF Misfeeding may wrinkle or damage the original Scan high quality color or halftone documents on the document table instead d Remove any documents from the document table and make sure there is no dust on the glass before loading documents in the ADF 24 Placing Originals on the Scanner 1 Extend the paper support at the end of the output tray on the ADF outward Placing Originals on the Scanner 25 3 You will load your first document page preview it in your scanner software and load it again with all the rest of your pages Place the first page of your document in the input tray with the printed side facing up and the top edge facing into the feeder Slide the paper into the feeder until it meets resistance Then slide the edge guides over to the edge of the paper Toscan your document see Starting a Scan With the Start Button on page 34 26 Placing Originals on the Scanner Document Specifications The table below listed the sizes of paper you can load in th
79. nector 21 Previewing 73 85 Previewing ADF 43 52 Problems solving 140 automatic document feeder 160 contacting Epson 169 EPSON Scan 146 Network Image Express Card 164 Index 181 scanner 141 scanner software 146 scan quality 150 Professional Mode basic settings 79 basic settings ADF 49 color adjusting 90 color adjusting ADF 58 finishing scan 98 finishing scan ADF 65 image settings 90 image settings ADF 58 marquee adjusting 87 marquee adjusting ADF 55 previewing 85 previewing ADF 52 resolution 83 resolution ADF 51 scan area 85 scan area ADF 52 scan size 94 scan size ADF 61 R Resolution selecting 73 83 selecting ADF 43 51 Restoring color 112 Ripple pattern 156 S Scanner cleaning 136 connecting to Network Image Express Card 122 features 13 lights 22 loading documents in ADF 24 lock 19 maintaining 136 parts 19 placing documents or photos on 28 placing large or thick documents on 32 problems 141 182 Index replacing lamp 138 software overview 16 specifications 173 system requirements 170 transporting 139 Scanner button assigning programs to 115 function 23 location 19 scanning with 66 scanning with ADF 34 Scanner software assigning scanner button to 115 overview 16 problems 146 scanning with another program 69 scanning with another program ADF 39 system requirements 170 uninstall
80. ng with ADF 20 to 80 Storage 10 to 85 without condensation Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions Avoid operating the scanner in direct sunlight near a strong light source or in extremely dusty conditions Interfaces USB Interface Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2 0 Electrical standard Full Soeed mode 12 Mbits per second and Hi Speed mode 480 Mbits per second of Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2 0 Connector type One Type B port Optional Interface Connector type 50 pin Output voltage DC 24 0 to 26 4 V DC 4 75 to 5 25 V Supported option Network Image Express Card Technical Specifications 175 Standards and Approvals Scanner U S model EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN CSA CEI IEC CISPR 22 Class B European model EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 Australian model EMC AS NZS CISPR22 Class B AC Adapter U S model Safety UL 60950 1 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN CSA CEI IEC CISPR22 Class B European model Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 60950 1 EMC EN55022 Class B EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55024 176 Technical Specifications Australian model Safety AS NZS 60950 1
81. ning with the Black amp White setting in Home or Professional Mode change the Threshold setting See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 90 for instructions 150 Troubleshooting A Line of Dots Always Appears in Your Scanned Images 1 The document table may be dusty or scratched Clean the document table as described in Cleaning the Scanner on page 136 Note Do not press down on the document table with any force T You may need to clean the underside of the ADF as described in Cleaning the Scanner on page 136 LI If you still have the problem contact your dealer Straight Lines in Your Image Come Out Crooked Make sure the document lies perfectly straight on the document table Align the vertical and horizontal lines with the scales at the top and side of the document table Troubleshooting 151 Your Image is Distorted or Blurred 1 Make sure the document lies flat on the document table Also make sure your document is not wrinkled or warped Caution Do not place heavy objects on the document table Make sure you do not move the document or scanner while scanning Make sure the scanner is placed on a flat stable surface 1 Select Unsharp Mask Filter in EPSON Scan s Office or Professional Mode window If you are scanning with the ADF see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 58 for instructions If you are scanning from the document table see
82. not appear in the preview image only in your scanned image Using the Scanner Features 103 Histogram Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight shadow and gamma levels individually For advanced users only Click the la Histogram Adjustment button to use the Histogram settings Tone Correction Provides a graphical interface for adjusting tone levels individually For advanced users only Click the Tone Correction button to use the Tone Correction settings Color Palette Provides a graphical interface for adjusting mid tone levels such as skin tones without affecting the highlight and shadow areas of the image For advanced users only Click the g Color Palette button to use the Color Palette settings Threshold Adjusts the level at which the black areas in text and line art are delineated improving text recognition in OCR programs Available only when you select Black amp White as the Image Type setting 11 Click the Scan button to scan your document pages 104 Using the Scanner Features 12 The File Save Settings window appears File Save Settings File Name Prefix 3 digt number Erefic img Start Number 002 Image Format lt FOF Foai J Cie Paper Size A4 210 x 297 mm Orientation Portrait Margir Left Top 0 00mm 0 00mm Compression Level Standard Quality CO Overwrite any files with the same name Z Sho
83. onal only Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight shadow and gamma levels individually For advanced users only Click the la Histogram Adjustment button to use the Histogram settings Tone Correction Professional only Provides a graphical interface for adjusting tone levels individually For advanced users only Click the Tone Correction button to use the Tone Correction settings Color Palette Professional only Provides a graphical interface for adjusting mid tone levels such as skin tones without affecting the highlight and shadow areas of the image For advanced users only Click the g Color Palette button to use the Color Palette settings Threshold Home Office and Professional Adjusts the level at which the black areas in text and line art are delineated improving text recognition in OCR programs Available only when you select Black amp White as the Image Type setting In Home Mode click the Brightness button to access the Threshold setting 92 Scanning Using the Document Table Note To view the red green and blue levels at particular points in your preview image as you make adjustments click the densitometer icon in the preview window and click an image area See EPSON Scan help for details D Certain settings may not be available or may be automatically selected depending on the type of image you are previewing and other settings you h
84. or damage the glass surface of the document table and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it A damaged glass surface can decrease the scan quality Never use alcohol thinner or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner These chemicals can damage the scanner components and the case Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or electronic components This could permanently damage the mechanism and circuitry Do not spray lubricants inside the scanner Never open the scanner case Replacing the Scanner Lamp The luminosity of the scanner lamp declines over time If the lamp breaks or becomes too dim to operate normally the scanner stops working and the Ready and Error lights flash When this happens the lamp assembly must be replaced For details contact your dealer Caution Never open the scanner case If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary consult your dealer 138 Maintenance Transporting the Scanner Before transporting the scanner for a long distance or storing it for an extended period of time you need to lock the scanner s carriage and transparency unit to prevent damage 1 Plug in the scanner connect it to your computer turn on the scanner using its power button and wait until the lights stop flashing 2 When the Ready light is green turn off the scanner using its power button 3 On the side of the scanner slide the transportation lock to the locked
85. orts COM amp LPT m A Processors E Sound video and game controllers Ea Storage volumes Universal Serial Bus controllers Ger Intel r 82801AA USB Universal Host Controller gt USB Root Hub If a USB Universal Host Controller and USB Root Hub are listed Windows supports USB 4 Try scanning again If your scanner still is not recognized contact your dealer or a qualified servicer for assistance 144 Troubleshooting Pressing the Start Button Does Not Open the Correct Program D Make sure EPSON Scan is installed correctly See the Start Here sheet for instructions Make sure your Windows system is set up for scanner events as follows Windows XP Click the Events tab in your scanner s Properties window and make sure Take no action is not selected Also make sure the desired button is selected in the Select an event list box and Start this program is selected For Windows Me 98SE and 2000 users Click the Events tab in your scanner s Properties window and make sure the Disable device events check box is clear Also make sure the desired button is selected in the Scanner events list box and the desired application in the Send to this application list is selected m In Mac OS X make sure you did not install the scanner software in Classic mode or run it in Classic mode Also make sure you are logged on as the user who installed the scanner software Other users must first start EPSON Scanner
86. oto you need to select these basic settings 1 Original settings These tell EPSON Scan the type of document or photo you are scanning _1 Destination settings These tell EPSON Scan how you plan to use your scanned image so it can select the correct default resolution scan quality for you 80 Scanning Using the Document Table Follow these steps to select the basic settings for a document or photo in EPSON Scan 1 Do one of the following to select your document type Home mode Click the arrow to open the Document Type list and select the type of original you are scanning Then click the Color Grayscale or Black amp White button to select the colors in the original Professional mode Click the arrow to open the Document Source list and select Document Table for scanning from the document table glass Then click the arrow in the Auto Exposure Type list and select Document or Photo Do one of the following to select your destination setting s Home mode Click the button for the way you plan to use the scanned image in the Destination box I Screen Web for images you will view only on a computer screen or post on the web d Printer for images you will be printing or converting to editable text with an OCR Optical Character Recognition program Q Other if you want to select a specific resolution for other purposes Scanning Using the Document Table 81 Professional mode Click the arrow
87. oving dotted line of the marquee 3 Do one of the following to adjust the marquee 1 To move the marquee position your cursor inside the marquee The pointer becomes a hand Click and drag the marquee to the desired location 88 Scanning Using the Document Table m To resize the marquee position your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee The pointer becomes a straight or angled double arrow Click and drag the edge or corner to the desired size see eeeee mee eee eee ew Note To restrict movement of the marquee to vertical or horizontal only hold down the Shift key as you move the marquee To restrict sizing of the marquee to the current proportions hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee To draw multiple marquees up to 50 you can just draw them as described in steps 1 through 3 or click the H copy marquee icon to create additional marquees of the same size You can move and resize all the marquees as described in step 3 To delete a marquee click inside it and click the delete marquee icon Scanning Using the Document Table 89 Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings Once you have previewed your images and adjusted the scan area youcan modify the image quality if necessary EPSON Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color sharpness contrast and other aspects affecting image quality Before you make adjustments be sure to click the image or marquee for the area yo
88. pear in the list Note If you want to be given a choice of programs whenever you press the Start button select more than one program in the list If you want to disable the button from opening a program click the Disable device events button instead 7 Click Apply then click OK Note With Windows 2000 restart your computer before using the newly assigned Start button 118 Using the Scanner Features Chapter 7 Using the Optional Network Image Express Card Installing the Network Image Express Card The EPSON Network Image Express Card B808392 lets you use your scanner over a network without having to connect the scanner to a server PC For details on using the card see the documentation that came with it Caution D Do not install any other optional card in your scanner or you may damage your scanner D Touse the Network Image Express Card disconnect the USB cable from the scanner otherwise the scanner may not work properly 1 Do not connect the USB cable while an Ethernet cable is already connected to the RJ 45 connector on the Network Image Express Card 1 Turn off the scanner Y Caution Do not install or uninstall the Network Image Express Card while the scanner is turned on otherwise damage may occur 2 Unplug the power cord and disconnect all the cables from your scanner Do not disconnect the cable securing the ADF to your scanner Using the Optional Network Imag
89. pi with Micro Step sub scan Output resolution 50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments 7200 dpi and 9600 dpi Scanning speed 300 dpi B W 0 4 msec per line 300 dpi Color 1 2 msec per line Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal 16 bits per pixel per color external maximum Interfaces One USB port One optional network card slot Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp Technical Specifications 173 Mechanical Dimensions Width 468 mm 18 4 inches Depth 395 mm 15 6 inches Height 200 mm 7 9 inches Weight Approximately 10 kg 22 Ib Electrical Note Check the label on the AC adapter or on the back of the scanner for voltage information Scanner Input voltage DC 24 to 26 4 V Rated voltage DC 24 V Rated current 1 4A Power consumption 43 W operating 15 W stand by mode 5 W sleep mode current AC Adapter 100 120 V model 220 240 V model A371B A311E Rated input voltage AC 100 to 120 V AC 220 to 240 V Rated input current 0 8 A O 4A Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz Rated output DC 24 V voltage Rated output 1 4A Technical Specifications Environmental Temperature Operating 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F when scanning with ADF 10 to 32 C 50 to 90 F Storage 25 to 60 C 13 to 140 F Humidity Operating 10 to 80 without condensation when scanni
90. rd to be stepped on or run over Be particularly careful to keep all the AC power cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter and leave the AC adapter Use only the AC adapter model A371B A311E that comes with your scanner Using any other adapter could cause fire electrical shock or injury The AC adapter is designed for use with the scanner with which it was included Do not attempt to use it with other electronic devices unless specified Use only the type of power source indicated on the AC adapter s label and always supply power directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet with the AC power cord that meets the relevant local safety standards When connecting this product to a computer or other device with a cable ensure the correct orientation of the connectors Each connector has only one correct orientation Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off If you use an extension cord with the scanner make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet s ampere rating Do not place multiple loads on the electrical outlet Safety Instructions 9
91. rogram 24 bit Color Color photo Color Smoothing Color graphics such as a chart or graph 16 bit Grayscale Black and white photo with many shades of gray 8 bit Grayscale Black and white photo with just a few shades of gray Black amp White Document with black text and or line art 4 EPSON Scan selects a default resolution setting based on the original and destination settings you select See Selecting the Scan Resolution on page 51 to continue scanning 50 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Selecting the Scan Resolution In Professional Mode you can select the resolution you want at any time Destination Image Type Black amp White v Resolution 300 v dp Before you select the scan resolution you should consider whether you will enlarge the images and if so whether you will enlarge them before or after you scan Follow these guidelines D You will not be enlarging the images If you will scan the images at 100 size or smaller and will not enlarge them later you can accept the Resolution setting selected by EPSON Scan based on your original and destination settings D You will enlarge the images as you scan them increase the Target Size setting If you will enlarge the images in EPSON Scan so you can use them at a larger size you can accept the Resolution setting selected by EPSON Scan based on your original and destination settings D You will scan the image
92. s at their original size but then enlarge them later in an image editing program If you plan to enlarge your images later in an image editing program you need to increase the Resolution setting to retain a high image quality after enlargement Increase the resolution by the same amount you will increase the image size For example if the resolution is 300 dpi dots per inch but you will increase the image size by 200 in an image editing program change the Resolution setting to 600 dpi in EPSON Scan Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 51 Click the arrow next to the Resolution list and select the number of dots per inch at which you want to scan See the table below for some guidelines What you will do with the Suggested scan resolution scanned image Send via e mail upload to web 96 to 150 dpi view only on the screen Print convert to editable text 300 dpi OCR Fax 200 dpi Enlarge after scanning at 100 Increase Resolution setting by same amount you will increase image size after scanning After selecting the Resolution you can preview the first page of your document and make any necessary adjustments See Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area on page 52 to continue scanning Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area Once you have selected your basic settings and resolution in Professional Mode you can preview the first page of your document and select or adjust the area of
93. se Printer or Other as your Destination setting 1 Preview and select your scan area as described in Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area on page 85 110 Using the Scanner Features Professional Mode LY Select ADF Single sided ADF Double sided or Document Table as the Document Source I Select Document as the Auto Exposure Type T Select Black amp White 24 bit Color or 48 bit Color as the Image Type 1 Select 300 dpi as the Resolution 1 Preview and select your scan area If you are scanning using the ADF see Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area on page 52 If you are scanning from the document table see Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area on page 85 Note If the characters in your text are not recognized very well you can improve recognition by adjusting the Threshold setting If you are scanning using the ADF see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 58 for instructions If you are scanning from the document table see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings on page 90 for instructions Click Scan Your document is scanned processed into editable text and opened in your OCR program window Follow the instructions in OCR program Help to edit and save your document Using the Scanner Features 111 Restoring Color in Photos Using the Color Restoration feature in EPSON Scan you can transform old faded or badly exposed photos into ones
94. se a double insulated flexible cord that is certified to the relevant IEC or BS standards Appliance connector Use an appliance connector certified to the relevant IEC or BS standards certified by member of IECEE CB Scheme For United States users The lamp s in this product contain mercury Hg Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling Do not put in the trash Restrictions on Copying Observe the following restrictions in order to ensure the responsible and legal use of your scanner Copying of the following items is prohibited by law m Bank bills coins government issued marketable securities government bond securities and municipal securities Unused postage stamps pre stamped postcards and other official postal items bearing valid postage Government issued revenue stamps and securities issued according to legal procedure Safety Instructions 11 Exercise caution when copying the following items I Private marketable securities stock certificates negotiable notes checks etc monthly passes concession tickets etc _1 Passports driver s licenses warrants of fitness road passes food stamps tickets etc Responsible use of copyrighted materials Scanners can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials Unless acting on the advice of a knowledgeable attorney be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyrigh
95. sional Mode EPSON Scan lets you control all aspects of scanning and includes three modes m Office Mode lets you quickly select settings for scanning text documents and check their effects with a preview image EPSON Scan opens in this mode the first time you use it 0 Home Mode lets you customize a few scanning settings for documents and photos and check their effects with a preview image Available only when you are scanning from the document table 1 Professional Mode gives you total control of your scanning settings and lets you check their effects with a preview image You can use EPSON Scan as a standalone program to scan your documents or photos directly to files on your computer 1 Toscan documents using the ADF see Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan on page 36 1 To scan documents or photos placed on the document table see Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan on page 67 Overview of Your Scanner Features 17 You also use EPSON Scan whenever you scan with another TWAIN compliant program such as Adobe Acrobat I To scan documents using the ADF see Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program on page 39 1 Toscan documents or photos placed on the document table see Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program on page 69 18 Overview of Your Scanner Features Chapter 2 Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Parts a Automatic Document Feeder ADF b Paper support c Edge
96. solution setting selected by EPSON Scan based on your original and destination settings D You will enlarge the images as you scan them increase the Target Size setting If you will enlarge the images in EPSON Scan so you can use them at a larger size you can accept the Resolution setting selected by EPSON Scan based on your original and destination settings Scanning Using the Document Table 83 1 You will scan the images at their original size but then enlarge them later in an image editing program If you plan to enlarge your images later in an image editing program you need to increase the Resolution setting to retain a high image quality after enlargement Increase the resolution by the same amount you will increase the image size For example if the resolution is 300 dpi dots per inch but you will increase the image size by 200 in an image editing program change the Resolution setting to 600 dpi in EPSON Scan Click the arrow next to the Resolution list and select the number of dots per inch at which you want to scan See the table below for some guidelines What you will do with the scanned image Suggested scan resolution Send via e mail upload to web 96 to 150 dpi view only on the screen Print convert to editable text 300 dpi OCR Fax 200 dpi Enlarge after scanning at 100 Increase Resolution setting by same amount you will increase image size after scanning After se
97. t holder before copying published material ENERGY STAR compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner Epson has fk determined that this product meets the ENERGY bree py STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy efficient personal computers monitors printers fax machines copiers scanners and multifunction devices and in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations 12 Safety Instructions Chapter 1 Overview of Your Scanner Features Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder You can load an original document of up to 50 pages in the Automatic Document Feeder ADF built into your scanner This lets you quickly scan and save documents on your computer without placing each page individually See Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder on page 24 to get started You can still place one page originals or valuable photos and documents directly on the document table whenever you need to scan them See Placing Originals on the Document Table on page 28 for instructions Overview of Your Scanner Features 13 Scanning to a PDF File You can scan multiple document pages using the ADF and save them as one PDF file on your computer EPSON Scan displays a
98. t or photo on the document table See Placing Originals on the Document Table on page 28 for instructions 2 Press the Start button on the scanner Your computer automatically starts EPSON Scan in Office Mode the first time From EPSON Scan you can select scan settings preview scan and save your image to a file on your computer See Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings on page 72 for instructions 66 Scanning Using the Document Table Note D To change scan modes see Changing the Scan Mode on page 78 D You can also reassign the Start button to another compatible Windows program See Assigning a Program to the Start Button on page 115 for details d Ifa program does not start when you press the Start button see Pressing the Start Button Does Not Open the Correct Program on page 145 Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan If you want to scan an image and save it directly to a file you can start EPSON Scan as a standalone program 1 Place your document or photo on the document table See Placing Originals on the Document Table on page 28 for instructions Do one of the following to start EPSON Scan Windows Double click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop Or select Start gt All Programs or Programs gt EPSON Scan gt EPSON Scan Mac OS X Open the Applications folder and click the EPSON Scan icon Scanning Using the Document Table 67 3 EPSON Scan
99. tails Compression Levet 16 tandard Encoding S C Overwite any fes with the same name Z Show this dialog box before next scan F Open image folder after scanning Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 45 2 Specify a file name prefix with an alphanumeric character string A 3 digit number is automatically added to the file name but you can change the Start Number if you like If you are scanning multiple images at once each image will receive a different 3 digit number Note 0 With Windows the following characters cannot be used in the prefix Ny eran S SS a With Mac OS X you cannot use a colon in the prefix 3 Select a file format as described in the following table Depending on the format the Options button may be available for making detailed settings Format File Extension Explanation BITMAP BMP Windows only A standard image file format for Windows Most Windows programs including word processing programs can read and prepare images in this format JPEG JPG A compressed file format in which the compression level can be selected The JPEG format lets you highly compress image data However the higher the compression the lower the image quality Any lost image quality data cannot be restored and the quality deteriorates each time the data is saved The TIFF format is recommended when modification and retouching are required Multi TIFF T
100. the Add window choose the Network Image Express Card s IP address under Search for addresses or click the Enter address radio button and type in the address Then click the OK button Scanner Name Scanner Search for addresses 192 168 192 82 Searching Please wait O Enter address Using the Optional Network Image Express Card 133 6 Inthe EPSON Scan Settings window click the Test button to check the connection If everything works properly you see a successful connection message in the Scanner Status box EPSON Scan Settings Select Scanner EPSON GT 2500 Connection O Local Network Network Scanner Address ScannerName Address Scanner 192 168 192 82 Scanner Status e _ The connection test was successful J Network scanner is available Scanner EPSON GT 2500 Option Automatic Document Feeder Timeout Setting seconds 7 Click OK to save the settings 134 Using the Optional Network Image Express Card Scanning an Image Note You must set the IP address for your Network Image Express Card before you can scan using it See Starting EPSON Scan Settings on page 130 for instructions 1 Turn on your scanner and the client computer 2 On the client computer double click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop Windows or open it from the Applications folder Mac OS X 3 Select your desired mo
101. the image you want to scan EPSON Scan displays the preview image in a separate Preview window on your screen Follow these steps to preview and adjust the first page of your document in Professional Mode 52 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 1 Click the Preview button toward the bottom of the EPSON Scan window The ADF loads your first document page then EPSON Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview window The ADF then ejects your first page Windows XP Wars Printer Test Page 2550 x 4200 pixels 1 27 MB 2 Place your first document page on top of the rest of the pages then load the entire document up to 50 pages into the ADF Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 53 3 You can do the following to adjust the image m To select your scan area click the auto locate icon to place a marquee that marks the edges of your image area You can move the marquee to change the scan area See Adjusting the Scan Area Marquee on page 55 for instructions Note If you are going to scan at a different size than your original you must first select your Target Size and automatically create a marquee that is proportioned to that size See Selecting the Scan Size on page 61 for instructions 1 To zoom in on an image click inside the scan area and click the Zoom button EPSON Scan prescans again and displays a larger preview on the Zoom tab m To adjust the image quality click the im
102. the program window Click Close to close the EPSON Scan window and view your image s in the program 98 Scanning Using the Document Table Chapter 6 Using the Scanner Features Scanning fo a PDF File You can scan multiple pages of a document using the ADF and save them as one PDF file on your computer EPSON Scan displays an editing page so you can view the pages as you scan them and reorder rotate or delete them as necessary You can also scan one page at a time on the document table and save it as a PDF file Note If you are scanning from Adobe Acrobat 7 you may not be able to use the ADF to scan multiple pages Use the document table to scan your pages individually or scan multiple pages using EPSON Scan as described below 1 Place your original document on the scanner See one of these sections for instructions Q If you are scanning using the ADF load the first page of your document See Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder on page 24 m Ifyou are scanning from the document table see Placing Originals on the Document Table on page 28 2 Do one of the following to start EPSON Scan Windows Double click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop Or select Start gt All Programs or Programs gt EPSON Scan gt EPSON Scan Using the Scanner Features 99 Mac OS X Open the Applications folder and click the EPSON Scan icon 3 Ifthe Modesetting in the top right of the EPSON Sc
103. to open the Image Type list and select the detailed image type you are scanning Image Type setting Type of image you are scanning 48 bit Color Color photo that you may want to modify in a 48 bit image editing program 24 bit Color Color photo Color Smoothing Color graphics such as a chart or graph 16 bit Grayscale Black and white photo with many shades of gray 8 bit Grayscale Black and white photo with just a few shades of gray Black amp White Document with black text and or line art 3 EPSON Scan selects a default resolution setting based on the original and destination settings you select See Selecting the Scan Resolution on page 83 to continue scanning 82 Scanning Using the Document Table Selecting the Scan Resolution In Home Mode you can change the resolution only if you select Other as the Destination setting Destination O Screen web Printer DA ne Resolution 300 M dpi j In Professional Mode you can select the resolution you want at any time Destination Image Type 24 bit Color J Resolution 300 vl d pi Before you select the scan resolution you should consider whether you will enlarge the images and if so whether you will enlarge them before or after you scan Follow these guidelines 1 You will not be enlarging the images If you will scan the images at 100 size or smaller and will not enlarge them later you can accept the Re
104. u want to adjust In Professional Mode you also need to scroll down to the Adjustments area of the main EPSON Scan window Adjustments a la ka fo C Unsharp Mask Filter C Descreening Filter C Color Restoration v p B The table below describes the settings available in Home and or Professional Mode For details on adjusting these settings click Help in the EPSON Scan window When you are finished making adjustments you can size your scanned images see Selecting the Scan Size on page 94 or go ahead and scan see Finishing the Scan on page 98 Setting Available mode s and description Color Restoration Home and Professional Restores the colors in faded photos automatically 90 Scanning Using the Document Table Brightness Home Office and Professional Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness In Home Mode click the Brightness button to access the Brightness setting In Office Mode click and move the slider to adjust the Brightness setting In Professional Mode click the Image Adjustment button to access the Brightness setting Contrast Home Office and Professional Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image In Home Mode click the Brightness button to access the Contrast setting In Office Mode click and move the slider to adjust the Contrast setting In Professional Mode click the Image Adjustment button
105. uctions on uninstalling and reinstalling it 1 Make sure that EPSON Scan is selected in your scanning program If you are scanning with the ADF see Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program on page 39 If you are scanning from the document table see Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program on page 69 for instructions 1 In the Windows Device Manager make sure your scanner s name appears under Imaging devices without a question or an exclamation mark If the scanner appears with one of these marks or as an Unknown device uninstall EPSON Scan as described in Uninstalling EPSON Scan on page 164 Then reinstall it by following the instructions in your Start Here sheet Troubleshooting 147 The Scanner Software Does Not Work Properly 1 Make sure your computer has enough memory and meets the other system requirements for the software you are using See your software and computer documentation for details With Windows check whether your scanner appears more than once in the Scanners and Cameras utility Do one of the following Windows XP and Me Double click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel Delete your scanner s icon and reinstall EPSON Scan by following the instructions in your Start Here sheet Windows 98SE and 2000 Double click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel Delete your scanner from the list of installed devices and reinstall EPSON Scan following the instruct
106. w this dialog box before next scan Z Open image folder after scanning Select PDF as the file type setting The current Paper Size Orientation Margin and Compression setting are displayed below it Using the Scanner Features 105 13 If you need to change any of the current PDF settings click the Options button You see the EPSON PDF Plug in Settings window EPSON PDF Plug in Settings Paper Size A4210 x 297 mm Orientation Portrait O Landscape Compression Level Color Grayscale Standard Quality Select the settings that match your document and click OK You return to the File Save Settings window 14 When youare finished selecting file settings click OK EPSON Scan scans your pages and displays this window EPSON Scan p Scanning complete J Do you want to continue scanning and add more pages Select Edit Page to finish scanning and edit the pages before saving the file Select Save File to finish scanning and save the file without editing the pages 106 Using the Scanner Features 15 If you have finished scanning your document and want to view thumbnail images of the scanned pages click Edit page and go to step 16 If you need to load or place more pages for scanning click Add page Then load or place your originals and click Scan When you are finished click Edit page and go to step 16 If you have finished scanning and want to save the file without editing the pages cl
107. with true to life color and sharpness You can restore printed photos automatically as you scan them Original image Color Restoration applied Follow these steps to restore colors using EPSON Scan 1 Place your original photo on the document table See Placing Originals on the Document Table on page 28 for instructions Note Do not load photos into the ADF 2 Start EPSON Scan See one of these sections for instructions J Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan on page 67 J Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program on page 69 112 Using the Scanner Features When the EPSON Scan window appears select Home Mode or Professional Mode in the upper right corner of the window if necessary Note To change the scan mode see Changing the Scan Mode on page 78 Select the basic settings for the type of original s you are scanning then select the destination setting for the way you will use your image s See Selecting Basic Settings on page 79 for instructions Click the Preview button to preview your image s then select your scan area See Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area on page 85 for instructions Using the Scanner Features 113 6 Doone of the following to select the Color Restoration option d Home Mode Click the Color Restoration checkbox Professional Mode Scroll down to the Adjustments area and click the Color Restoration checkbox EPSON Scan de
108. x 200 dpi 5 Click the Preview button toward the bottom of the EPSON Scan window The ADF loads your first document page then EPSON Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview window The ADF then ejects your first page Place your first document page on top of the rest of the pages then load the entire document up to 50 pages into the ADF 7 Ifnecessary you can draw a marquee a line marking the scan area around the portion of your document page that you want to scan in the Preview window For instructions on creating and adjusting a marquee see Adjusting the Scan Area Marquee on page 55 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder 43 8 Change any necessary Image Adjustment settings as listed in the table below Setting Available mode s and description Brightness Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image Unsharp Mask Filter Turn on to make the edges of image areas clearer for an overall sharper image Turn off to leave softer edges Descreening Filter Removes the rippled pattern that can appear in subtly shaded image areas such as in skin tones Also improves results when scanning magazine ornewspaper images which include screening in their original print processes Text Enhancement Enhances text recognition when scanning text documents Threshold Adjusts the leve
109. y if you give them the following information 1 Product serial number The serial number label is usually on the back of the product m Product model 1 Product software version Click About Version Info or similar button in the product software J Brand and model of your computer I Your computer operating system name and version _1 Names and versions of the software applications you normally use with your product Where To Get Help 169 Appendix B Technical Specifications System Requirements Make sure your system meets the requirements in these sections before using it with your scanner Windows System Requirements Check your Windows system to see which type of interface you are using Then see the appropriate section for your system below USB 2 0 Ports System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional or 2000 Professional Operating systems upgraded from Windows Me 98SE or 95 are not supported by the software USB 2 0 Host Driver by Microsoft must be used Interface USB port Type A built into the main board Display SVGA or higher resolution monitor 800 x 600 16 bit High Color screen resolution or higher Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system including the video card display monitor and software See your system documentation for details Note USB 2 0 is backward compatible with US

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