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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The 3 Buttons Feature ........1-2 The EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner ....1-3 About applications in the EPSON SMART PANEL window1-3 Assigning an application to the Start button .
  • Page 4 Closing the Tone Correction dialog box ....2-22 Chapter 3 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features Overview ..........3-2 Previewing Images .
  • Page 5 Software Operation Problems ......5-16 You cannot start EPSON TWAIN..... . 5-16 Scanning Problems .
  • Page 6 Recovering from Scanner Software Installation Problems on Windows 5-21 For Windows 98 users ......5-22 For Windows 2000 users .

  • Page 7: Features

    CD-ROM, you can scan images in color, grayscale, or black and white, and save them as files or print them out. Other software such as EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner support the 3 Buttons ( ] Start/ t Copy/ s Scan) feature to make scanning much easier.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Refer to this chapter when modifying scanning settings. ❏ Chapter 4 covers how to calibrate your monitor to match your EPSON scanner. If you notice that colors on your screen or in your printout do not match the original image, see this chapter.
  • Page 9 The 3 Buttons Feature ........1-2 The EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner ....1-3 About applications in the EPSON SMART PANEL window1-3 Assigning an application to the Start button .

  • Page 10: The 3 Buttons Feature

    ] Start, t Copy, or s Scan button on the scanner. You can assign an application to the ] Start button in the EPSON SMART PANEL window. The following sections describe the details.

  • Page 11: The Epson Smart Panel For Scanner

    The EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner allows you to scan and send data directly to an assigned application with a single press of the buttons ( ] Start/ t Copy/ s Scan) on the scanner. You can also obtain photos and documents in digital form quickly and easily.
  • Page 12 ❏ “Scan for Creativity” on page 1-10 These applications can access your scanner, which means by clicking an application’s icon on the EPSON SMART PANEL window, you can use the scanner to scan and then send data directly to the application.
  • Page 13 Use this application to turn your scanner into a digital copy machine. The application looks like a real copy machine, yet its functions are far more powerful and flexible than the conventional copy machines. For details, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. Note: By default, this application has been assigned to the t Copy button.
  • Page 14 Use this application to scan and save the result or send e-mails with your scanned image. When the following Photo Scan Assistant dialog box appears, you can change the settings. For details, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. Using the Buttons...
  • Page 15 When the following Document Scan Assistant dialog box appears, you can change the settings. For details, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. Using the Buttons...
  • Page 16 You can also create collages or print several versions of the same image easily. For details, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. Using the Buttons...
  • Page 17 Scan to Application Use this application to scan and send images to an application. When the following Photo Scan Assistant dialog box appears, you can change the settings. For details, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. Using the Buttons...

  • Page 18: Assigning An Application To The Start Button

    To assign an application in the EPSON SMART PANEL window to the ] Start button on the scanner, follow the steps below. 1. Click the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner icon on the task bar to start EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner.

  • Page 19: Using The Copy Button To Copy

    ❏ To cancel the operation or change the setting, click the y Cancel button on the Copy Utility window, and then change the setting. ❏ For details about the settings, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. Using the Scan Button to Scan If PhotoDeluxe is installed, you can use the s Scan button on the scanner to scan and send images to PhotoDeluxe.
  • Page 20 1. Press the s Scan button on the scanner. The following window appears. EPSON TWAIN automatically previews the images and recognizes the image type. Note: To cancel the operation, click Cancel and then click Close. 2. The following window appears with a progress bar to indicate the scanning progress.

  • Page 21: Assigning Another Application To The Buttons On Windows

    Microsoft Imaging for Windows, as long as it is installed) on Windows 98 or Windows 2000 to the button on the scanner. When you press the button, EPSON TWAIN’s dialog box opens or scanning starts and the scanned image is automatically sent to the application (which does not need to be opened).
  • Page 22 Note for Macintosh users: On your Macintosh computer, you cannot assign any application other than EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner to the buttons on the scanner. Assigning an application to the buttons Make sure the application supports “Scanner events”, and then follow the steps.
  • Page 23 2. In the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box, select your scanner from the installed scanners and cameras list. Click Properties, and then select the Events tab. 3. Select a desired button from the Scanner events list and then select the check box of the desired application in the Send to this application list;...
  • Page 24 Disabling the button If you need to disable “Scanner events”, select the Disable device events check box in the EPSON Perfection640 Properties dialog box. When this check box is clear, Windows can detect if the button is pressed and then launch the application you selected in the Send to this application list.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Scanning Basics Selecting a Mode ........2-2 Full Auto mode .

  • Page 26: Selecting A Mode

    Selecting a Mode EPSON TWAIN offers two modes for scanning: Full Auto mode and Manual mode. Full Auto mode In the Full Auto mode, an image is automatically optimized. If you want to scan quickly and easily without changing any complex settings, select the Full Auto mode.

  • Page 27: Manual Mode

    Manual mode In the Manual mode, there are many more options available to give you greater control over your scanning. If you want to sharpen, correct, enhance or preview your images before scanning them, select the Manual mode. If you do not need all the options that the Manual mode provides, click the Full Auto Mode button to open the Full Auto mode window.

  • Page 28: Scanning From The Full Auto Mode

    Scanning from the Full Auto Mode 1. Start the TWAIN-compliant application and open EPSON TWAIN. The following window appears. EPSON TWAIN automatically previews the image and recognizes the image type. See “Document Type Recognition setting” on page 2-5. If you want to make more settings, click Cancel and then click the Manual Mode button to open the Manual mode window.
  • Page 29 2. After EPSON TWAIN has previewed and recognized the image type, the following window appears. EPSON TWAIN automatically sets the “Image Location setting” on page 2-6 and “Exposure setting” on page 2-7, and then starts scanning. If you scan multiple photos, the number of scanned image will be indicated.
  • Page 30 Illustration: 24-bit color scanning with color smoothing to reduce the colors in an image to limited number of index colors Text/Line Art: Black and white scanning Color Document: 24-bit color scanning with de-screening to remove moiré patterns Black & White 8-bit gray scanning with de-screening Document: Note:...

  • Page 31: Scanning From The Manual Mode

    Scanning from the Manual Mode The Manual mode allows you to make detailed settings. You can set parameters for a setting or select special functions provided with EPSON TWAIN to attain the highest quality scanned images. Note: ❏ Online help also provides you with information on settings. Click Help to access the online help.

  • Page 32: Optimizing Image Scanning

    ❏ After an image is scanned, be sure to save or export it. Optimizing Image Scanning EPSON TWAIN can automatically adjust and optimize the exposures and colors of scanned images during scanning. You can also make adjustments manually with the image quality adjustment tools in Manual mode window.

  • Page 33: Manually Optimizing Images

    6. Manually adjust the tone curve for individual colors in the Tone Correction dialog box. See “Using the Tone Curve” on page 2-18. To make the following adjustments in EPSON TWAIN, you need to display a preview image in the Preview window. See the following section for details.

  • Page 34: Displaying A Preview Image

    When the Automatic Preview check box in the Configuration dialog box is selected, a preview image is automatically displayed after EPSON TWAIN is started. 2. Click one of the buttons below to open the dialog box with the image optimization tools you need.
  • Page 35 1. In the Image Controls dialog box, click the eyedropper button under Highlight. The pointer changes to an eyedropper, with movement restricted to within the Preview window. 2. Move the eyedropper to the location you want to select as the highlight point and click it.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Shadow Setting

    Adjusting the Shadow Setting Shadows, the darkest areas of an image, are the opposite of highlights. 1. In the Image Controls dialog box, click the eyedropper button under Shadow. The pointer changes to an eyedropper, with movement restricted to within the Preview window. 2.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Gamma Setting

    Note: See “Image Controls” on page 3-9 for further information on adjusting the shadow level. Adjusting the Gamma Setting Gamma is the difference in contrast between the light tones and dark tones of an image. Any change you make in the gamma level only affects the mid-tones of the image.

  • Page 38: Applying A Preset Tone Curve

    Applying a Preset Tone Curve You can finely adjust the contrast within an image by applying one of the preset tone curves. This allows more control over the image when used in conjunction with the Auto Exposure settings in the Manual mode window. The Tone Curve Name list in the Tone Correction dialog box provides the five most common tone correction curves, described below.
  • Page 39 Lighten Adjusts darker images (like underexposed film) to make them slightly brighter. Darken Adjusts brighter images (like overexposed film) to make them slightly darker. 2-15 Scanning Basics...
  • Page 40 Flat Contrast Flattens high contrast images to make them look more natural. High Contrast Increases the contrast of dull images. 2-16 Scanning Basics...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Gray Balance Intensity Setting

    Note: See “Using the Tone Curve” on page 2-18 and “Tone Correction” on page 3-12 for more information on tone correction. Adjusting the Gray Balance Intensity Setting Gray balance makes it possible to remove a cast (tint) from a specific color. 1.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Saturation Setting

    Note: See “Color Adjustment” on page 3-14 for more information on adjusting the gray balance intensity level. Adjusting the Saturation Setting Saturation is the density of a color. Higher saturation makes the color appear richer, while lower saturation makes it appear paler. To change the saturation level of the image, move the Saturation slider left or right, or input a value in the text box.
  • Page 43 Note: ❏ Use of the tone curve is recommended for fine adjustments after you have previewed the image and adjusted the highlights and the shadows using Auto Exposure and the Image Controls dialog box. Use of the tone curve to make initial settings is not recommended. ❏...
  • Page 44 Tone Curve Name list Use this list box to select a preset tone curve. There are five preset tone curves available shown below, and you can add your own curves to the list using the procedure in the next section, “Saving your own tone curve”...

  • Page 45: Saving Your Own Tone Curve

    Output values These are the current values for output data in accordance with the current locations of the points inside the tone curve editor. These values change when you drag points in the tone curve editor, or you can enter values here to change the shape of the tone curve.

  • Page 46: Deleting A Customized Tone Curve

    Deleting a customized tone curve Use the following procedure to delete a custom tone curve. You cannot, however, delete the five preset tone patterns. 1. Use the Tone Curve Name list to select the custom tone curve you want to delete. 2.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features Overview ..........3-2 Previewing Images .

  • Page 48: Overview

    Overview When you start EPSON TWAIN through a TWAIN-compliant application, one of the following windows appear on the screen: Note for Macintosh users: Most illustrations shown in this section are for Windows, so they may vary in appearance from what actually appears on your screen. The instructions should be the same, except as noted.

  • Page 49: Previewing Images

    Manual mode The following sections describe the features of EPSON TWAIN. Note: Some settings may appear dimmed depending on your choice of settings and the features supported by your scanner. Previewing Images Before you scan and save an image, you can preview it in the Preview window located on the right side of the Manual mode window.
  • Page 50 ❏ When the mouse pointer is placed in the Preview window, it changes to a cross-hairs. Drag the cross-hairs over any area of the image, and a frame appears. The point where you first clicked is anchored, but the rest of the frame is sizable and movable. Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
  • Page 51 You can see the effects of the following settings in the preview image. ❏ Image Type and Unsharp Mask in the Manual mode window ❏ Exposure, Gamma, Highlight, Shadow, and Threshold in the Image Controls dialog box Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...

  • Page 52: Image Types

    The Image Type list provides the following settings. Click the arrows on the right to view all of the available settings. Color Photo: 24-bit color scanning This setting is useful when scanning color photo. Color Document: 24-bit color scanning with de-screening to remove moiré patterns Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
  • Page 53 This setting is useful when scanning large areas of solid colors (for example, logos, illustrations, charts). Text/Line Art: Black and white scanning This setting is useful when scanning text or line art, and is also good for OCR (Optical Character Recognition). Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...

  • Page 54: Changing Resolution

    If the Image Type setting is Text/Line Art or Illustration, this check box appears dimmed and cannot be selected. Size The Size fields indicate the size of the image that is displayed or selected in the Preview window. Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...

  • Page 55: Image Controls

    Select a unit of measurement. You can select either pixels, inches, or cm. Storage size indicator: The storage size of an image is indicated in KB or MB. As you change the image area in the Preview window, this value also changes. Image Controls Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
  • Page 56 The Exposure setting lightens or darkens an image. You can select from -10 (darkest) to 20 (brightest) by moving the slider. The Exposure and Highlight controls are related. When the Exposure setting is changed, the Highlight value is automatically set. 3-10 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
  • Page 57 Available only when Image Type is set to Text/Line Art. The scanner scans gray shades as either black or white using this setting. You can select from 0 (lightest) to 255 (darkest) by moving the slider. 3-11 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...

  • Page 58: Tone Correction

    ❏ You can see the effects of the Tone Correction settings in the Preview window. The tone value represents the contrast in the tonal relationship between an original image and its reproduction on a monitor or printer. 3-12 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
  • Page 59 To delete a setting, select the name of the setting you want from the Tone Curve Name list, and then click Delete. To accept the defining Tone Correction or close the dialog box, click OK. To cancel the operation, click Cancel. 3-13 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...

  • Page 60: Color Adjustment

    ❏ You can see the effects of the Color Adjustment settings in the Preview window. Gray Balance Intensity: Gray Balance Intensity removes unwanted color casts and tints by balancing color saturation. 3-14 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...

  • Page 61: Auto Exposure

    Image Type is set to Text/Line Art , or when ICM or ColorSync is selected in the Configuration dialog box and when there is no preview image. ❏ The Auto Exposure feature is automatically activated when scanning without previewing. 3-15 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...

  • Page 62: Reset Button

    Click the Auto Locate button on the Manual mode window to cause the scanner to automatically locate and select the target image. The image appears without white borders in the Preview window. entire preview area located image 3-16 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
  • Page 63 . The selected target image is located automatically. target image and other image located and non-located images Note: Create a marquee only on the target image. If the marquee covers other images, the Auto Locate feature does not work as expected. 3-17 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...

  • Page 64: Configuration Button

    Save Preview Image and Settings: Select this check box to automatically save the preview image and its image settings when you exit EPSON TWAIN (and quit scanning). The image and its settings are available the next time you restart EPSON TWAIN.
  • Page 65 ❏ If the Image Type setting is not Color Photo, Color Document, or Illustration, this check box appears dimmed and cannot be selected. ❏ See “Using ColorSync (For Macintosh Users)” on page 4-7 for more details. 3-19 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...

  • Page 66: Scan Button

    Clicking the Scan button scans the image or active marquee in the Preview window. The scanned image is transferred to the application software you used to open EPSON TWAIN so that you can work with the image from within that application.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4 Calibrating Your System Overview ..........4-2 Calibrating Your Screen .

  • Page 68: Overview

    Overview When you install EPSON TWAIN, the EPSON Screen Calibration utility is automatically installed. EPSON Screen Calibration calibrates your monitor to ensure the tone and contrast on your screen match the original image. Be sure to calibrate your screen before using your scanner.

  • Page 69: For Windows 98 And 2000 Users

    For Windows 98 and 2000 users 1. Double click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel. The Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box appears. Click the Properties button. Calibrating Your System...
  • Page 70 2. Click the Utility tab, then click the Screen Calibration Utility icon. The Screen Calibration dialog box appears. Calibrating Your System...

  • Page 71: For Macintosh Users

    For Macintosh users 1. Click th e EPSON Screen Calibration icon in the EPSON Scanner folder to view the Screen Calibration dialog box. 2. Look at the screen and move the slider to the right or left until the two shade of the gray horizontal stripes match.

  • Page 72: Using Icm/Srgb (For Windows Users)

    Follow the steps below: 1. Run TWAIN-compliant application and select Acquire or a similar command from the File menu to start EPSON TWAIN. 2. Click the Configuration button on the Manual mode window. Select ICM/sRGB in the Configuration dialog box.

  • Page 73: Using Colorsync (For Macintosh Users)

    For more information, see your Macintosh documentation. Follow the basic steps below: 1. Run TWAIN-compliant application and select Acquire or a similar command to start EPSON TWAIN. 2. Click the Configuration button on the Manual mode window. Select ColorSync in the Configuration dialog box.
  • Page 74 Calibrating Your System...
  • Page 75 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance ..........5-3 Cleaning the scanner .
  • Page 76 Software Operation Problems ......5-15 You cannot start EPSON TWAIN..... 5-15 Scanning Problems .

  • Page 77: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically, as described below. 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Clean the outer case with a cloth dampened with mild detergent and water. 3. If the glass of the document table gets dirty, clean it with a soft dry cloth.

  • Page 78: Replacing The Fluorescent Lamp

    Replacing the fluorescent lamp The luminosity of the fluorescent lamp declines over time. If the lamp breaks or becomes too dim to operate normally, the scanner stops working and the fluorescent lamp will not come on. When this happens, the lamp assembly must be replaced. For details, contact your dealer.
  • Page 79 Then, pull the cover straight up. Note: When scanning with the cover removed, do not leave any area of the document table exposed to prevent interference from external light. When you are finished scanning, reattach the document cover in the reverse order that you removed it. Maintenance and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 80: Using The Stand To Hold The Scanner

    Using the Stand to Hold the Scanner You can use the stand to hold the scanner. Before standing the scanner, you need to lock the scanner's carriage to prevent any damage. Follow the steps below. 1. Plug in the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position (position closest to the cover hinges).

  • Page 81: Transporting The Scanner

    Caution: ❏ Make sure the stand’s rib is directly under the clips on the scanner before pushing it down into place; otherwise damage may occur. ❏ When placing the scanner on the stand, do not subject the scanner to shock such as pushing it away from the stand; otherwise damage may occur.

  • Page 82: Error Indicator

    The online Color Guide also provides versatile tips and other information helpful for problem-solving. Note: If some settings appear dimmed in EPSON TWAIN, they cannot be selected because of the capability of your scanner or your choice of other settings.

  • Page 83: Operating Problems

    When this error occurs, try to rescan the document. The scanner returns to normal when it receives correct commands. Normally you do not need to reset the scanner when this type of error occurs. Interface error The interface setup is wrong or the scanner is not properly connected to the computer.

  • Page 84: The Fluorescent Lamp Does Not Come On

    Cameras Properties dialog box. To view the dialog box, double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel. Remove your scanner every place it appears in the dialog box, then reinstall EPSON TWAIN following the instructions in your Startup Guide. 5-10...

  • Page 85: Quality Problems

    EPSON Scanners Driver Disk, insert the Scanner Software CD in the CD-ROM drive. Be sure to specify the correct drive letter, the EPSON folder, the folder of your preferred language, and the Win98 or Win2000 folder as the location.

  • Page 86: Edges Of The Document Are Not Scanned

    Edges of the document are not scanned. Position the document so that the area you want to scan is at least 5 mm from the edge guides of the document table. Colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image.

  • Page 87: Straight Lines In The Image Come Out Jagged

    Straight lines in the image come out jagged. Make sure the document orientation is perfectly straight on the document table. Align vertical and horizontal lines with the scales at the top and side of the document table. The image does not look the same as the original.

  • Page 88: When Scanning Printed Matter, Textured Patterns Of Dots Appear Inside Particular Areas Of The Image

    When scanning printed matter, textured patterns of dots appear inside particular areas of the image. This condition is normal. The scanner automatically minimizes the problem if Image Type setting is Color Document or Black & White Document in the Manual mode window. Colors on your monitor are different from those in the original image.

  • Page 89: The Printed Image Is Larger Or Smaller Than The Original

    ❏ Check that your software is properly installed and set up for your printer. See your software manual. Software Setup Problems You cannot install EPSON TWAIN. ❏ Check if your computer and operating system meets the system requirements. ❏ Make sure your computer has enough memory to run the application.

  • Page 90: Software Operation Problems

    ❏ Plug in the scanner and then turn on the computer. ❏ Unplug the scanner and turn off the computer. Then check the connection between the scanner and the computer. ❏ Make sure that EPSON TWAIN is selected in your application software. ❏ Make sure your software is installed correctly.

  • Page 91: Scanning Problems

    Scanning Problems Image is dark, with little or no detail. Calibrate the screen as described in “Calibrating Your Screen” on page 4-2. You cannot scan an image or you only get a few dots for the scanned image. ❏ Make sure a document is placed on the document table of the scanner.

  • Page 92: Pressing The Button On The Scanner Does Not Start Scanning

    Scanned image by using the button is missing. Make sure desired application is assigned to the button. Upgrading from Windows 98 to Windows 2000 If EPSON TWAIN is already installed, you need to uninstall it, upgrade the system to Windows 2000, and then reinstall it, as follows: 1.
  • Page 93 2. After uninstalling EPSON TWAIN, turn off the PC and unplug the scanner, and then disconnect the scanner from the 3. Turn on the PC and install Windows 2000. 4. Connect the scanner and install EPSON TWAIN following the instructions in your Startup Guide.
  • Page 94 Windows 2000 installation, you need to uninstall your scanner from the Device Manager and reinstall EPSON TWAIN. Follow the instructions “Recovering from Scanner Software Installation Problems on Windows” on page 5-21 to uninstall EPSON TWAIN. 5-20 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 95: Recovering From Scanner Software Installation Problems On Windows

    In the System Properties dialog box, select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 3. If your EPSON TWAIN is correctly installed, EPSON Perfection640 should appear under Imaging Device when you click the plus (+) sign next to Imaging Device.

  • Page 96: For Windows 98 Users

    If EPSON Perfection640 appears under Other devices with a question (?) mark, see “If EPSON Perfection640 appears under Other devices with a question (?) mark” on page 5-23. If EPSON Perfection640 appears under Imaging Device with an exclamation (!) mark, see “If EPSON Perfection640 appears under Imaging Device with an exclamation (!) mark”...
  • Page 97 PC, you cannot reinstall the driver properly. 1. Click ? EPSON Perfection640, then click Remove and OK. 2. Click Close to close the System Properties window. 3. Shut down your PC and unplug your scanner. Then turn on your PC and plug back your scanner.
  • Page 98 PC, you cannot reinstall the driver properly. 1. Click ! EPSON Perfection640, then click Remove and OK. 2. Click Close to close the System Properties window. 3. Shut down your PC and unplug your scanner. Then turn on your PC and plug back your scanner.

  • Page 99: For Windows 2000 Users

    If the following dialog appears, click d, then browse and select or type in the CD-ROM drive letter, the EPSON folder, the folder of your preferred language, and the Win98 folder as the location as shown below. Finally, click OK.
  • Page 100 1. If EPSON Perfection640 appears under Other devices with a question (?) mark or under Imaging devices with an exclamation (!) mark, right-click ? EPSON Perfection640 or ! EPSON Perfection640 and select Uninstall..EPSON Perfection640 appearing EPSON Perfection640 appearing under Imaging devices with an...

  • Page 101: Sizing Up Your System

    Sizing up Your System Your scanner is sufficient for most scanning needs, but if you are not satisfied with the quality of the images on your monitor or with the speed of image processing, read this section. While it does not contain specific recommendations, it describes various possibilities for improving your scanning system.

  • Page 102: Monitors

    Monitors The resolution of your monitor affects the quality of the image you see. Consider a high resolution monitor if you do precise color work, but also be sure you have a high quality video card. File compression software Many different programs are available to make image files smaller for storage or transmission.

  • Page 103: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications System Requirements ........A-2 For PCs .

  • Page 104: System Requirements

    System Requirements Before installing the scanner software, make sure that your system meets the following requirements. For PCs ® ® ® System: Microsoft Windows 98 pre installed, Windows 2000 pre installed or upgraded from Windows 98 (pre installed) model Interface: The computer’s USB port (TYPE A receptacle) VGA or higher resolution monitor 640 ×...

  • Page 105: For Macintosh Computers

    For Macintosh computers ® System: A USB-equipped Macintosh with Mac OS 8.1 or later Interface: Macintosh USB Color Monitor, 640 × 480 screen resolution (or Display: higher recommended), and 256 color (32,000 color or higher recommended) Note: Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system, including the video card, display monitor, and software.

  • Page 106: Scanning

    Scanning Scanner type: Flatbed, color Photoelectric device: Color CCD line sensor 5100 × 7020 pixels at 600 dpi, 100% Effective pixels: 216 × 297 mm (8.5 × 11.7 inches A4 or US Document size: letter size. The reading area can be specified from your software.) Scanning resolution: 600 dpi (main scan) 2400 dpi with Micro Step (sub scan)

  • Page 107: Electrical

    Approx. 17 W Note: Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information. AC Adapter Model A110B: Manufacturer SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Input AC 100 - 120 V, 50-60 Hz Output DC 24 V, 0.8 A Temperature 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) 58 ×...

  • Page 108: Environmental

    Environmental Temperature: Operation 5 to 35°C (41 to 95° F) Storage -25 to 60° C (-13 to 140° F) Humidity: Operation 10 to 80%, without condensation Storage 10 to 85%, without condensation Operating conditions: Ordinary office or home conditions. Extreme dust should be avoided. Operation under direct sunlight or near a strong light source should be avoided.

  • Page 109: Safety Approvals

    Safety Approvals Scanner 120V model: FCC part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B 230V model: EN 55022 (CISPR Pub 22) Class B AS/NZS 3548 Class B AC adapter 120V model: Safety standards UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B 230V model:...

  • Page 110: Ce Marking

    CE marking Scanner 230 V model: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082-1 IEC 60801-2 IEC 60801-3 IEC 60801-4 AC adapter 230 V model: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/ECC EN 60950 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 50082-1 IEC 60801-2...

  • Page 111: Usb Interface

    Configuration: Element Description Device Full Speed mode (12 Mbit/s) Class : Vendor-specific Vendor ID : 0x04B8 (Seiko Epson Corp.) Product ID : 0x010C Configuration Characteristics : Self-powered Remote wake up feature: Not supported Maximum power consumption from VBUS : 2mA (5V)

  • Page 112: Initialization Methods

    Initialization Methods The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in the following ways: Hardware The scanner is plugged in. initialization The USB cable is unplugged from the USB port on the scanner. Software Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the scanner) initialization command.

  • Page 113: Appendix B Contacting Customer Support

    Appendix B Contacting Customer Support Overview ..........B-2 Contacting Customer Support...

  • Page 114: Overview

    Overview 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. Customer support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information.

  • Page 115: Glossary

    Glossary additive primary colors The colors of red, green and blue (RGB) - which give the perception of white when combined equally. These are the colors of the color system used by monitors and scanners. bi-level data Image data that is composed of 1 bit per pixel. A pixel is represented by a single bit of digital data that can be expressed as only 1 (light) or 0 (dark).
  • Page 116 Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Image scanners. A system of commands that allows you to control image scanners from your software. ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers. A system of commands that allows you to control printers from your software. exposure A scanner function that lightens or darkens the scanned image data.
  • Page 117 imagesetter A device that uses computer files to produce high-resolution text and graphics output on film or paper. These are usually found in service bureaus and printing companies. impact dot printer A printer that transfers ink onto the paper by striking an ink ribbon with a number of small pins.
  • Page 118 port An interface channel through which data is transmitted between devices. primary colors Basic colors. See additive primary colors and subtractive primary colors. resolution Indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels. Can be measured in dots per inch (dpi), pixels per inch (ppi), or samples per inch (spi). scan An operation performed by the sensor and the carriage.

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