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  • Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON scanner. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other scanners.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Power On Your System Install the SCSI Software (PC Only) If You’re Running Windows 95 or Windows 98. . . If You’re Running Windows NT 4.0. . . Install EPSON TWAIN Pro If You’re Running Windows If You’re Using a Macintosh. . .
  • Page 5 If You’re Using a Macintosh. . . Install Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE If You’re Running Windows. . . If You’re Using a Macintosh. . . HOW TO SCAN Preparing to Scan Scanning Tips Selecting Resolution Scaling (Resizing) Images Batch Scanning Selecting Your Scanner Driver Recommended Settings...
  • Page 6 Step-by-Step Scanning Instructions Placing Your Original Document Beginning Your Scan Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Pro Scanning with LaserSoft SilverFast Lite VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader If You’re Running Windows. . . If You’re Using a Macintosh. . .
  • Page 7 Transporting the Scanner Transporting the Tranparency Unit Cleaning the Scanner PROBLEMS? NEED HELP? Identifying Scanner Parts Lights and Buttons Problems and Solutions Setup Problems Scanner Problems Software Problems Scanning Problems Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Software Technical Support INDEX...

  • Page 8: Scanning For Professional Results

    ® Using EPSON’s ColorTrue amazing detail and accurate colors. With EPSON’s proprietary Micro Step Drive technology, it can achieve a maximum resolution of 12800 12800 dpi with interpolation. About Your Scanner...

  • Page 9: About Your Software

    About Your Software The EPSON Expression 800 scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans: EPSON TWAIN Pro Ideal for scanning text for OCR. Includes Text Enhancement Technology and Auto Area Segmentation for better scans. LaserSoft SilverFast Lite Exclusive professional-quality scanner driver with powerful, flexible features for obtaining expert results quickly and easily.

  • Page 10: About Your Documentation

    The electronic user’s guide for Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE is on the Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE CD-ROM. If you have the Artist or Professional model of the EPSON Expression 800, see the electronic manuals on the Monaco Profiler Lite and LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0...

  • Page 11: Cautions, Notes, And Tips

    Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your scanner. Tips contain additional hints for great scanning. ® Reader installed on your...

  • Page 12: System Requirements

    Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system, including the video card, monitor, and software. See the documentation for these products for details. ® and Macintosh SCSI card (included with your scanner) ® are listed below. ® 4.0 (Service Pack 3)

  • Page 13: Macintosh

    These extensions are automatically installed during the EPSON TWAIN Pro installation. Year 2000 Ready Your EPSON scanner is Year 2000 Ready. However, be sure the other parts of your computer system are also ready for the year 2000. ® Computer, Inc. or Adaptec to purchase a compatible ™...

  • Page 14: Important Safety Instructions

    Unplug the scanner before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the scanner. Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Scanner

    Setting up your scanner is easy—just follow the simple steps in this book in the order listed below. 1. Unpack and choose a place for your scanner. 2. Install the SCSI interface board (PC only). 3. Unlock the scanner. 4. Set the SCSI ID number.

  • Page 16: Unpack Your Scanner

    Unpack Your Scanner Remove the scanner from the box, then remove the packing material from your scanner. Save the packaging in case you need it later. Your EPSON Expression 800 comes with these items: scanner PCI SCSI interface board (PC-compatible only)
  • Page 17 If you have the Professional model of the EPSON Expression 800, your scanner also comes with these items: transparency unit reflective document mat 35 mm slide filmstrip guide 5-inch film guide 35 mm filmstrip guide installation screws for transparency unit...

  • Page 18: Choose A Good Place For Your Scanner

    Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Here are some points to consider: Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the scanner is tilted, it can’t operate properly. Make sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord, and where the SCSI cable can reach your computer.

  • Page 19: Install The Scsi Interface Board

    Install the SCSI Interface Board You must install your SCSI board before installing the scanner driver and software applications. If you have a Macintosh with a SCSI interface, or if you already have a SCSI board installed in your PC, skip this section.

  • Page 20: Unlock The Scanner

    If you can’t slide the transportation lock easily, turn the scanner on; then, after the P OPERATE starts flashing red, turn the scanner off and try again. Always lock the scanner carriage before transporting it; otherwise, the scanner may be damaged.

  • Page 21: Set The Scsi Id Number

    Set the SCSI ID Number The scanner is preset at the factory to SCSI ID 2. If you need to change this number, turn the scanner off. Then turn the SCSI ID switch on the back panel. Be sure to choose a unique number that doesn’t conflict with the ID number of other SCSI...

  • Page 22: Connect The Scanner To Your Computer

    1. Locate the SCSI cable that came with your scanner. 2. Squeeze the lock releases on the lock connector end of the SCSI cable and plug the cable into either SCSI connector on the back of the scanner. The cable is secure when both connector locks snap in.

  • Page 23: Power On Your System

    OPERATE light Install the SCSI Software (PC Only) The EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD-ROM includes the Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT drivers for your SCSI board. You need to install the SCSI software for your system before you can use your scanner.

  • Page 24: If You're Running Windows 95 Or Windows 98

    Windows operating system CD-ROM during the scanner installation. Please have your Windows CD-ROM handy, in case it is needed. 1. Turn on your scanner first; then turn on your computer. A screen appears saying that your system has detected new hardware.

  • Page 25: If You're Running Windows Nt 4.0

    7. When you see a screen indicating that installation is complete, click The Add New Hardware Wizard closes, and you return to the Windows desktop. 8. Verify that the scanner is listed in the Windows Device Manager. (Click Settings Control Panel...
  • Page 26 4. Double-click SCSI Adapters the dialog box on the right. 5. Click the tab. Drivers 6. Click the button. After a moment, you see the Install Driver dialog box. 7. In the Manufacturers list, click Adaptec . You see...
  • Page 27 Click close any open windows to restart. 11. After the system restarts, log on again. 12. Windows NT auto-detects the scanner. To verify that the scanner was detected, click Control Panel Then click the necessary. Click the Adaptec listing;...

  • Page 28: Install Epson Twain Pro

    Start D:\Epson\TWAINPro\Disk1 and click Setup.exe Open 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install EPSON TWAIN Pro and create an EPSON Scanner program group. 5. After installing the software, click to open the EPSON TWAIN Next Pro Setup window.
  • Page 29 You won’t need to change the screen calibration as long as you continue to use the same display. If you need to recalibrate your screen at a later time, select Screen Calibration in the EPSON Scanner folder. 11. Click to exit the setup program and restart your computer.

  • Page 30: If You're Using A Macintosh

    If You’re Using a Macintosh. . . 1. Turn on your scanner and wait for the your Macintosh and turn off any virus protection programs you’re using. 2. Insert the EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive. 3. Double-click the EXP800...

  • Page 31: Install Lasersoft Silverfast Lite

    , click Start the CD-ROM, select 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 4. Restart Windows. The SilverFast Lite files are installed in the Expression 800 folder under Windows\Twain_32\Epson If You’re Using a Macintosh. . .

  • Page 32: Install Presto! Pagemanager

    Install Presto! PageManager Because Presto! PageManager is a TWAIN-compliant application, you can use either EPSON TWAIN Pro or SilverFast Lite to import scanned images into its work area. If You’re Running Windows. . . 1. Insert your EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive.

  • Page 33: If You're Using A Macintosh

    Install Xerox TextBridge Classic Xerox TextBridge Classic is also a TWAIN-compliant program. It is recommended that you use EPSON TWAIN Pro to scan text documents onto its work area. If You’re Running Windows. . . 1. Insert your EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive.

  • Page 34: If You're Using A Macintosh

    If You’re Using a Macintosh. . . 1. Insert your EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive. 2. Double-click the EXP800 icon to open the Classic 3. Double-click the Install TextBridge 3.0 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install TextBridge Classic and create a TextBridge folder on your hard disk.

  • Page 35: If You're Using A Macintosh

    7. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software and create a Photoshop 5.0 Limited Edition program folder in your Adobe program group. 8. When installation is complete, click For more detailed installation instructions, see the Install file on the Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE CD-ROM.

  • Page 36: How To Scan

    How to Scan This section gives you an overview of the scanning process and some tips for getting the best scan. It also includes step-by-step scanning instructions. Preparing to Scan Scanning an image allows you to reproduce it many times with little or no loss of quality.

  • Page 37: Scanning Tips

    Determine what the final output will be Select the correct settings for your scan Scan your image *If you have the Artist or Professional model, your scanner also comes with the full version of LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0. Scanning Tips Getting the best scan possible depends on several factors, including the quality of your original and the resolution you select.

  • Page 38: Selecting Resolution

    100 dpi with a 300 dpi laser printer, and up to 200 dpi with a 600 dpi laser printer. For 1440 dpi ink jet printers, such as the EPSON Stylus COLOR series, use a scanning resolution of up to 300 dpi. Try a scanning resolution of 240 dpi for 720 dpi printing.

  • Page 39: Scaling (Resizing) Images

    You can use batch scanning to save time. Batch scanning allows you to scan several images at once, or the same image with several different settings. See “Batch Scanning” in your electronic LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User’s Guide or “Creating Multiple Marquees” in your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide for more information.

  • Page 40: Selecting Your Scanner Driver

    It also allows you to select certain settings to optimize the scanned image. Your EPSON Expression 800 scanner comes with two drivers, EPSON TWAIN Pro and LaserSoft SilverFast Lite. Both drivers are compatible with most TWAIN-compliant programs.

  • Page 41: Recommended Settings

    Filter: None or SilverFast Lite** Sharpen Original: SilverFast Lite** Spectra Polaroid or 600 Polaroid Filter: SilverFast Lite** Descreening EPSON TWAIN Image Type: OCR*** EPSON TWAIN Image Type: OCR*** EPSON TWAIN Image Type: Line art B/W option: Auto Area Segmentation Filter: Sharpen SilverFast Lite** Original: Neg.

  • Page 42: Step-By-Step Scanning Instructions

    Macintosh interface is shown, Windows steps are the same. Placing Your Original Document 1. Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down on the document table. If you’re scanning a transparency, the optional transparency unit should be installed (page 46).

  • Page 43: Beginning Your Scan

    Once you’ve selected your scanner driver, continue with the instructions under “Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Pro” below or “Scanning with LaserSoft SilverFast Lite” on page 38. If you’re using LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0 as your scanner driver, see the electronic manual on the LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0 CD-ROM for instructions...
  • Page 44 For example, choose Import from Photoshop 5.0 LE’s File menu. In Windows, select TWAIN_32 On a Macintosh, select TWAIN_Acquire The EPSON TWAIN Pro main window appears. 4. Choose the Document , and Source Image Type Destination. For example, if you’re scanning a photograph, select...

  • Page 45: Scanning With Lasersoft Silverfast Lite

    (If the READY your electronic 8. Click the close box to close the EPSON TWAIN Pro window and return to your application. Don’t leave photographs on the document table for long periods of time; they may stick to the glass.
  • Page 46 Acquire or Select Source instead of Import. If you have the Artist or Professional model and have installed LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0, just click File, SilverFast [Epson] to start the scanner software. Because LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0 is a Photoshop plug-in, you can open the driver directly from the File menu.
  • Page 47 Shift key when you click the Auto Adjust button. 8. When you’ve finished making adjustments, click the light on the front of the scanner flickers while it’s scanning. In a few READY moments, the scanned image is imported into Photoshop 5.0 LE.

  • Page 48: Viewing Your Electronic Manuals

    Acrobat files in the Manuals folder on your EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD-ROM. Just open the folder for the manual you want to view, then double-click the file (Acrobat files always have a pdf extension).

  • Page 49: Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader If You’re Running Windows. . . 1. Insert the EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive. 2. Click , then Start 3. Use the Browse function to navigate to your CD-ROM drive. Next open the...

  • Page 50: Copying A Manual To Your Hard Drive

    Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive If you prefer to view the EPSON manuals from your hard drive instead of the CD-ROM, you can copy them from the Manuals directory. The file names are listed on page 41. Navigating a Manual When you open an electronic manual, you’ll see this toolbar:...

  • Page 51: Setting Up The Tpu And Adf Units

    There are two add-ons available for the EPSON Expression 800: the transparency unit (B813152) and the auto document feeder (B813162). If you have the Professional model of the EPSON Expression 800, the transparency unit came with your scanner. You can purchase these options from your reseller or from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S.

  • Page 52: Unpacking The Transparency Unit

    Make sure that all of the following items are included in the transparency unit box. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer. Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are not scanning transparencies.

  • Page 53: Installing The Transparency Unit

    LOCK Installing the Transparency Unit Follow these steps to install the transparency unit on the scanner. 1. Make sure the scanner is turned off. Then unplug the power cable from the scanner. 2. Remove the document cover by grasping the back of the document cover as shown and easing the cover up.

  • Page 54: Using The Film Guides

    Scanner to Your Computer” on page 15. Then turn on the scanner and transparency unit. For instructions on how to use the transparency unit, see your electronic EPSON Expression 800 Reference Guide for transparency loading instructions, then refer to “Step-by-Step Scanning Instructions”...

  • Page 55: Loading 35 Mm Slides

    (You can line up two columns of 35 mm slides in the larger section of the guide, and one column in the smaller section.) 3. Close the TPU and scan according to the instructions in your scanner driver’s electronic guide.

  • Page 56: Loading 4 5-Inch Film

    3. Close the TPU and scan according to the instructions in your scanner driver’s electronic guide. Loading 120-size or 220-size (medium format) film Follow these steps to load 120-size or 220-size format film: 1.

  • Page 57: Scanning Normal Documents With The Transparency Unit Installed

    The glossy (smooth) side of the film should be facing down. 3. Close the TPU and scan according to the instructions in your scanner driver’s electronic guide. Scanning Normal Documents with the Transparency Unit Installed To scan normal documents with the transparency unit installed, insert the reflective document mat included with the transparency unit.

  • Page 58: Auto Document Feeder

    EPSON TWAIN Pro. Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder When you unpack your auto document feeder, make sure you have the parts shown below. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer. screws -inch paper in the auto document feeder.

  • Page 59: Installing The Auto Document Feeder

    Don’t remove the protective foam block from the mounting hardware until you’ve finished installing the auto document feeder. Follow the steps below to install the auto document feeder on your scanner. 1. Make sure your scanner is turned off and unplug the cables.
  • Page 60 For instructions on how to use the auto document feeder, see your electronic EPSON Expression 800 Reference Guide for paper loading instructions, then refer to the EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide for scanning instructions. If you haven’t connected the scanner to your computer, continue with “Connect the...

  • Page 61: Scanner Maintenance

    Transporting the Scanner When you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time, follow the steps below to secure the carriage. 1. Make sure the transportation lock on the back of the scanner is in the position.

  • Page 62: Transporting The Tranparency Unit

    LOCK If you are using a transparency unit and it is switched on, the scanner carriage will not move to the home position. Remove the transparency unit first, then perform the steps above. See the next section for instructions.

  • Page 63: Cleaning The Scanner

    CLAMP Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. Use a soft cloth to clean the outer case with mild detergent dissolved in water.
  • Page 64 Never use alcohol, thinner, or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner. These chemicals can damage the scanner components as well as the case. Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or electronic components. This could permanently damage them.

  • Page 65: Problems? Need Help

    For solutions to common setup and software problems, see “Problems and Solutions” on page 61. For additional troubleshooting tips, see the “Troubleshooting” sections of your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide, LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User’s Guide, and EPSON Expression 800 Reference Guide.

  • Page 66: Identifying Scanner Parts

    Identifying Scanner Parts Here are the parts of your scanner: document cover carriage at home position document table indicator lights buttons...

  • Page 67: Lights And Buttons

    ERROR light READY light Error type Scanner buttons Button Function Turns the scanner on and off. OPERATE Resets the scanner after an error. (Pressing this button while scanning RESET is in progress stops the scanner and may cause an error.) Color Scanner status Green...

  • Page 68: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions If you’re having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions. For additional software troubleshooting tips, see your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide and LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User’s Guide. Setup Problems If your system doesn’t recognize the SCSI board (Windows only).

  • Page 69: Scanner Problems

    Unknown Devices Expression 800 from the system. Restart your computer. Then reinstall the scanner software. If no image appears in the EPSON TWAIN Pro Setup window when you click the Test (Windows only). . . Make sure your system is correctly cabled and terminated and there are no conflicting SCSI IDs.

  • Page 70: Software Problems

    14. For information about choosing other settings, see your computer manual. Check your image source setting. Make sure you selected if you are using Expression 800 LaserSoft or EPSON TWAIN Pro if you are using EPSON TWAIN Pro.

  • Page 71: Scanning Problems

    If the scanner software doesn’t work properly. . . Make sure the system requirements (for example, the operating system version) are correct for your software. See page 5. Check your computer’s memory. See if the computer has enough memory for your software. If you’re running other software at...
  • Page 72 . . Check the position and condition of your document. Make sure the document is placed flat against the scanner’s document table glass. If only part of the image is blurred, part of your document may be wrinkled or warped.
  • Page 73 If the edges of the document are not scanned. . . Check the position of your source document. Adjust your document’s position so that the image is within the glass area. If your image scans at an angle. . . Check the position of your source document.

  • Page 74: Where To Get Help

    Electronic support services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home Page at http://www.epson.com. EPSON Internet FTP If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or Site other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your...
  • Page 75 Computer configuration Description of the problem You can purchase genuine EPSON supplies and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only).

  • Page 76: Software Technical Support

    Software Technical Support Software Telephone LaserSoft (941) 383-7496 SilverFast Lite or LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0 EPSON TWAIN (310) 974-1970 (800) 922-8911 Adobe Photoshop Macintosh: (900) 555-3300 5.0 LE Windows: (900) 555-2200 $2.00 per minute NewSoft Presto! (510) 445-8616 PageManager Xerox TextBridge...

  • Page 78: Index

    Connecting the scanner to your computer, Document position, 35, 66 Documentation, how to use, 3 to 4, 43 EPSON Accessories, 68 help, 67 to 69 EPSON TWAIN Pro, installing, 21 to 23 EZ-SCSI, 61 File size, 64 Help EPSON, 67 to 69 software, 69...
  • Page 79 Maintenance, 56 Manuals, viewing electronic, 41 to 43 Moving the scanner, 54 Operate button, 60 light, 60 Optional equipment, 44 to 53 Photographs scanning, 34 Photoshop 5.0 LE, installing, 27 to 28 Power-on sequence, 16 Presto! PageManager, installing, 25 to 26...
  • Page 80 Unlocking the scanner, 13 Unpacking the scanner, 9 Viewing electronic manuals, 41 to 43 Windows installing software, 16 to 22, 24, 25, 26, 27 system requirements, 5 World Wide Web, 67, 69 Xerox TextBridge Classic, installing, 26 to Year 2000, 6...

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