Epson 4990 Pro Scanner User Manual
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1. Epson Perfection 4990 Unpack Your Scanner Make sure you have all the parts shown below for your Epson scanner Scanner cover transparency unit CD ROM with EPSON Scan driver software and electronic manuals Document mat Adobe Photoshop Elements CD ROM LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE CD ROM Film area guide USB cable Film holders Note If you ll be connecting your scanner using IEEE 1394 FireWire or iLink you ll need to purchase an IEEE 1394 cable not included 2 Remove all the packing tape but leave the large sticker in place until you are instructed to remove it IMPORTANT Leave the sticker in place until you are instructed to remove it 3 Insert the hinges on the cover into the square holes at the back of the scanner 4 Slide the transportation lock to the unlocked position 5 Attach the document mat Hold the top of the document mat and slide it down gently along the document cover Make sure the tabs on the bottom and sides of the document mat fit in the slots on the document cover 6 Close the cover Printed in XXXXXX XX XX XX XXX 405093100 Install the Software Wait You must install your software before connecting the scanner to your computer The installation process may take several minutes Be sure to close all open programs and turn off any virus protection programs The software works with Windows 98SE Me2. 2000 and XP and Macintosh OS X 10 2 x to 10 3 x Follow the steps below for Windows or the steps in the next column for Macintosh Note If you don t already have Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements on your computer install Photoshop Elements from the CD ROM included with your scanner Windows First you ll install Adobe Photoshop Elements then your scanner software and finally SilverFast Photoshop Elements 7 Insert the Adobe Photoshop Elements CD ROM in the CD ROM or DVD drive The installer starts automatically At the first screen click Next 2 Make sure US English is selected and click Next 3 Follow the on screen instructions to begin installation and accept the software license conditions 4 When you see this screen click the Adobe Photoshop Elements button dobe Photoshop Elements 2 0 Autoplay Adobe Photoshop Elemerts20 h Click Adobe Photoshop _ Adobe Acrobat ReadeiTM 505 _ f Elements 5 Follow the on screen instructions When you re asked for a serial number enter the number printed on the sticker attached to the CD ROM sleeve If you don t have Acrobat Reader eject the CD ROM and repeat steps 1 to 3 Then select Adobe Acrobat Reader to install it Remove the CD ROM and install the scanner software as described below Scanner Software 7 Insert the scanner software CD ROM in the CD ROM or DVD drive The installer starts automatically If it doesn t start do the
3. PDF format and QuickTime vie tutorials Demos other versions of SilverFast Ai ea QuickTime e Acrobat Reader Apple QuickTime to cD 2004 LaserSoft Imaging Inc Mater 4 Select the type of plug in you want to install Photoshop plug in installer for Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements recommended TWAIN plug in installer for other TWAIN compliant applications 5 Click Begin Installation then follow the steps on the screen to finish the installation Remove the CD ROM and continue with the instructions on the back of this sheet to connect the scanner Macintosh Note EPSON Scan does not support the UNIX File System UFS for Mac OS X You must install the software on a disk or in a partition that does not have UFS First you ll install Adobe Photoshop Elements then your scanner software and finally SilverFast Photoshop Elements 7 Insert the Adobe Photoshop Elements CD ROM in the CD ROM or DVD drive 2 Double click the CD ROM icon and double click the 2 English folder 3 Double click the Install Photoshop Elements icon 4 Follow the on screen instructions to begin installation and accept the software license conditions Enter your administrator name and password then click OK 5 When you re asked for a serial number enter the number printed on the sticker attached to the CD ROM sleeve 6 When you see this screen click the Install button 508 Install Photoshop Elem
4. Y FineReader Sprint OCR Scanner Reference Guide TEETE Click Install 7 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software If you are prompted to restart click Quit 8 Atthe end of the installation click Exit 9 Register your scanner when prompted then remove the CD ROM Continue with the instructions below to install SilverFast SilverFast 7 Insert the LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE CD ROM in the CD ROM or DVD drive Double click the 4 SF Epson SE CD ROM icon 2 Double click the Installer icon 3 Choose your language from the pull down menu 4 Click the Install SilverFast icon e9 SilverFast Installer A SilverFast SE Install SilverFast Installs SilverFast and the documentation in your computer Click this icon SilverFast Read Me Contains basic setup and usage information SilverFast Manuals Movies rai View the SilverFast docs in PDF format and QuickTime movie tutorials Adobe Reader QuickTime e Install Adobe Acrobat Reader Apple QuickTime to view files on our CD LaserSoft Imaging 2004 LaserSoft Imaging Inc Quit Main Menu 5 Click Begin Installation Enter your administrator name and password if necessary 6 Click Continue Read the license agreement and click Accept then follow the steps on the screen to finish the installation Remove the CD ROM and restart your system Then follow the i
5. ents f Easy Install H Click the Install button to install e Adobe Photoshop Elements s Plug Ins e Recipes e and more Disk space available gt 4GB Approximate disk space needed 275 6352K Install Location f i T The folder Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 will be created C Quit 7 in the folder Applications on the disk OS Drive f Install Location OS Drive E install Follow the on screen instructions to install the software 8 When youre finished click Quit 9 if you don t have Acrobat Reader you can install it from the CD ROM Open the Adobe Acrobat Reader folder Then double click the Reader Installer icon to install it Remove the CD ROM and continue with the following instructions to install the scanner software Scanner Software 7 Insert the scanner software CD ROM in the CD ROM or DVD drive Double click the Epson CD ROM icon Double click the Epson icon At the language selection screen select your preferred language When you see the antivirus software message click Continue Read the license agreement then click Agree to continue Do QA KR WO ND At the Software Installation screen click Install Enter your administrator name and password if necessary Epson Perfection 4990 Series This CD ROM has all the software and information you need for your scanner Click the Install button to get started EPSON Scan EPSON Copy Utility ABBY
6. following e Windows XP Click Start click 3 My Computer then double click the EPSON CD ROM icon e Windows 98 Me and 2000 Double click My Computer then double click the EPSON CD ROM icon At the language selection screen select your preferred language When you see the antivirus software message click Continue Read the license agreement then click Agree to continue Q A DN At the Software Installation screen click Install The software installs automatically Epson Perfection 4990 Series This CD ROM has all the software and information you need for your scanner Click the Install button to get started EPSON Scan EPSON Copy Utility ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR Scanner Reference Guide If you need to reinstall individual items click Custom eee fe ee C ick Instal Ey Custom PALALA Install Exit 6 Atthe end of the installation click Exit Register your scanner when prompted then remove the CD ROM Continue with the instructions in the next column to install SilverFast SilverFast 7 Insert the LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE CD ROM in the CD ROM or DVD drive The installer starts automatically 2 Choose your language from the pull down menu 3 Click the Install SilverFast icon 4 SilverFast Installer i Click this icon S I ver F a S t k i S r the documentation in your mp s Sil computer Installation CD ilverFast Manuals Movies iew the SilverFast docs in
7. g distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready Product name Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Product serial number located on the back of the scanner Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer configuration Description of the problem Software Technical Support Software Telephone Fax Internet and E mail EPSON Scan U S 562 276 4382 support epson com Canada 905 709 3839 6 00 Am to 6 00 PM Pacific Time Monday to Friday ABBYY FineReader 510 226 6719 www abbyyusa com Sprint Fax 510 226 6069 support abbyyusa com Adobe Photoshop 206 675 6126 www adobe com support Elements 6 00 AM to 5 00 PM Pacific techdocs adobe com Time Monday to Friday pay support LaserSoft Imaging 888 309 4215 www SilverFast com SilverFast 9 00 AM to 5 30 PM Eastern support SilverFast com Time Monday to Friday pay support Fax 941 387 7574 Toll or long distance charges may apply Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Perfection is a registered trademark and SoundAdvice is a service mark of Epson America Inc DIGITAL ICE is a trademark of Kodak General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks 2004 Epson America Inc 9 04 ae igital technology
8. nstructions on the back of this sheet to connect the scanner Connect the Scanner After your software is installed it s time to connect your scanner Remove the tab from the transportation lock Use a coin to turn the lock clockwise one quarter turn to unlock the scanner carriage sticker 3 Connect the cable for the built in transparency unit scanner cover Make sure the notch and arrow on the connector are facing up 4 Connect either the USB cable that came with the scanner or an optional IEEE 1394 FireWire cable Do not connect both cables If you re using USB Plug the square end of the USB cable into the scanner s USB port Then plug the flat end into any available USB port on your computer or hub Note Your scanner may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by Epson or if you connect your scanner through more than one hub If you re using IEEE 1394 FireWire Plug one end of the IEEE 1394 cable not included into the scanner s IEEE 1394 port Then plug the other end into the IEEE 1394 FireWire or iLink port on your computer _ ee gt 5 Plug the scanner s power cord into an electrical outlet 6 Make sure the cover is closed then press the power button on the front of the scanner to turn it on The scanner turns on and the indicator light flashes green It s
9. ransportation locks are unlocked Questions Here s where to look for answers Quick Guide See your Quick Guide for instructions on using DIGITAL ICE Technology scanning film and text and basic troubleshooting On Screen Reference Guide Double click the Perfection 4990 Reference Guide icon on your desktop If you didn t install it insert the scanner software CD ROM in the CD ROM or DVD drive At the Custom Installation screen select Scanner Reference Guide only then click Install You must have Microsoft Internet Explorer Netscape Navigator versions 5 0 or later or Apple Safari version 1 0 or later to read the Reference Guide On Screen Help for EPSON Scan Click the Help button or question mark that appears on the screen when you re using these programs Epson Technical Support Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services described below World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach Epson Support at http support epson com Automated Telephone Services To use Automated Telephone Services you must have a touch tone telephone and call 800 922 8911 Your Epson SoundAdvice Express Code is 70605 Use it to quickly select your scanner in SoundAdvice To Speak to a Customer Service Representative Dial 562 276 4382 U S or 905 709 3839 Canada 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday to Friday Toll or lon
10. storation and Dust Removal for film For details on using these features see your Quick Guide booklet or on screen Perfection 4990 Reference Guide Before and After DIGITAL ICE Technology Before and After Color Restoration Problems Cruises Dinner Cruise amp Harbor S First check the indicator light on the scanner Q Flashing green Q Green Flashing red Q Off Warming up or scanning Ready to scan Make sure both transportation locks are unlocked Try restarting your computer and turning the scanner off and then on again If the red light is still flashing contact your dealer or Epson Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer and turned on If your problem is listed here try these suggestions The New Hardware Wizard appears on your screen The scanner makes a grinding noise when it is turned on You see a message about a HI SPEED USB device in Windows XP You see an error message when you try to scan or the scanner doesn t scan Click Cancel and follow the steps in Install the Software on the other side of this sheet Disconnect the scanner before installing the software Make sure both transportation locks are unlocked Click the x in the corner of the message to close it Your scanner will work correctly Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer plugged into a power source and the power switch is turned on Make sure both t
11. tops flashing and turns green when the scanner is ready Scanner Basics Scanning With Photoshop You can import your scanned image into Adobe Photoshop Photoshop Elements or another TWAIN compliant application You can use the tools in these applications to modify the image before you save or print it 1 5 Raise the scanner lid and place your photo face down on the glass Then close the cover Start Adobe Photoshop Elements In Windows click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Adobe Photoshop Elements On a Macintosh open the Adobe Photoshop Elements folder in your Applications folder and double click the Photoshop Elements icon Select File gt Import gt EPSON Perfection 4990 EPSON Scan starts pre scans and recognizes the type of image you placed on the scanner then scans your photo and opens it in Photoshop Elements Note If you don t like the preview you can use EPSON Scan to fine tune the image before scanning See your Quick Guide or on screen Perfection 4990 Reference Guide for details Close EPSON Scan Then use Photoshop Elements to edit enhance save and print your file Note To scan with the SilverFast plug in select SilverFast Epson SE in step 3 instead of EPSON Perfection 4990 See the SilverFast documentation for instructions on using the plug in Enhancing Your Photos EPSON Scan includes several features to improve your scans including DIGITAL ICE Technology Color Re
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