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Epson Stylus Scan 2500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Reading Your Other Electronic Manuals ....7 Using the EPSON Smart Panel ..... . . 9 Copy Utility .
  • Page 4 Printing with Special Settings ..... . . 44 Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON Papers ..48 Using Photo Print (Windows) .
  • Page 5 Aligning the Print Head ......129 Cleaning the EPSON Stylus Scan ....129 Transporting the EPSON Stylus Scan .
  • Page 6 Problems EPSON Stylus Scan Parts ......136 Problems and Solutions ......137 Uninstalling the EPSON Stylus Scan Software .
  • Page 7 You can also use your EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 as a copier. You can select copy settings from the printer’s control panel, then print the copies without ever turning on your computer.

  • Page 8: Welcome

    Special Features Your EPSON Stylus Scan makes it easy to do specialized projects using these features: note: means the information is for Windows users only. means the information is for Macintosh users only. Welcome Quick scanning, which lets you automatically send your...

  • Page 9: About Your Software

    About Your Software Your software enables the EPSON Stylus Scan to print, scan, and copy. Make sure you follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install this software: Your printer driver and scanner driver Work behind the scenes to let you print and scan.

  • Page 10: Getting More Information

    Start Here sheet Read this first to set up your EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 and install its software. You need to follow these instructions carefully before you can use the EPSON Stylus Scan.

  • Page 11: Warnings, Cautions, Notes, And Tips

    Registering Please take a minute to fill out the registration card for your EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 and mail it back to us, if you haven’t already registered when you installed your software. This enables you to receive special information on options, new products, and software upgrades.
  • Page 12 SCAN 2500 folder on your hard drive. Click topics on the left to expand the contents. Welcome Double-click the Manual EPSON STYLUS SCAN 2500 The Reference Guide window opens: View Reference Guide Click a topic to expand the contents. icon, then double-click the icon.

  • Page 13: Reading Your Other Electronic Manuals

    Manuals You probably installed Acrobat Reader when you installed your other To read your electronic manual for EPSON Smart Panel, EPSON Stylus Scan WinFax, FAXstf, PhotoDeluxe, or any other PDF manuals, 2500 software. If not, you’ll use Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Page 14 When you open an electronic manual, you’ll see this toolbar: With Acrobat Reader, you have several ways to navigate through text: For more information, see your Acrobat Reader online guide. Welcome For PhotoDeluxe, locate the Getting Started guide (GetStart.pdf) in the English (Macintosh) folder on your Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM.

  • Page 15: Using The Epson Smart Panel

    Using the EPSON Smart Panel Windows You can use the EPSON Smart Panel for all types of scanning, as well as for high-quality copying and photo printing. You can note: Make sure you’ve also use it for quick scanning to any of the Smart Panel installed your EPSON applications (see page 101 for details).

  • Page 16: Copy Utility

    Click here to make precise adjustments to the size of the output image. Click to make custom settings. Welcome Copy Utility Click to close the Copy Utility. You can use the control panel on your computer screen to make copies of printed pages and photos, with customized settings to enhance your copies.

  • Page 17: Scan To Fax

    EPSON Stylus Scan’s document table, then enter the fax number by clicking the keypad on your screen and click the Start button. The EPSON Stylus Scan scans your document and converts it to a fax image.

  • Page 18: Scan To E-Mail

    Scan to E-mail If you have a modem and e-mail service, you can use your EPSON Stylus Scan to send photos or documents. The Scan to E-mail utility saves the scan in any format you choose, including text. Then it opens your e-mail program so you can attach the scanned file and share it with friends or colleagues.

  • Page 19: Scan To Ocr

    Scan to OCR Optical character recognition, or OCR, converts a scanned text image into text that you can edit in a word processing program. The Scan to OCR utility makes it easy for you to do all the steps in this process: If you scanned more than one page, click the...

  • Page 20: Photo Print (Windows)

    The Photo Print utility gives you an easy way to reprint your photos in any size you want. You can scan in your photos and then print them on EPSON snapshot-size photo paper or cards. You can also use full-size sheets of photo paper to create enlargements or combine several prints on one sheet.

  • Page 21: Printfun (Macintosh)

    The PrintFun utility gives you an easy way to reprint your photos in any size you want. You can scan in your photos and tip: then print them on EPSON snapshot-size photo paper or cards. Try using the EPSON Photo Paper that came...

  • Page 22: Scan To Application

    Registered applications appear here. Welcome Scan to Application This utility automatically scans your image and then opens it in any supported application program on your computer. You can select the program you want to use and the default file format for the scanned image, using this window: For detailed instructions, see “Scanning to an Application”...

  • Page 23: Scan For Creativity

    Scan for Creativity This utility scans your image automatically and then opens it in PhotoDeluxe, which guides you through the steps to create a print project—such as a calendar, card, label, or web page. With Windows, you first choose from 25 different project types you can create with your scanned images.

  • Page 24: Using Smart Panel In Palette Mode (Windows)

    2. Select Switch to Palette Mode To switch from palette mode back to panel mode, click the Smart Panel icon on the palette toolbar and select . EPSON Smart Panel returns to this view: Panel Mode Switch to...

  • Page 25: Copying

    Copying You can use your EPSON Stylus Scan like a standard copier— load paper in the sheet feeder, place a document on the document table, then press the have to turn on your computer. The buttons on the EPSON Stylus Scan’s control panel let you make all the basic settings: note: You can’t use the...

  • Page 26: Positioning The Original Document

    note: If you have the automatic document feeder, you can copy up to 20 pages at a time. See “Loading Your Document” on page 114 for instructions on loading your original in the automatic document feeder. Copying Positioning the Original Document First make sure you have paper loaded, following the instructions in “Handling Paper”...

  • Page 27: Using The Control Panel

    Follow these steps to copy using the control panel: LCD panel, or reset the control panel to the 1. Press the P Operate button to turn on the EPSON Stylus factory defaults. For detailed information about Menu Mode, see 2.
  • Page 28 Normal: Text, line art, or graphics on plain paper Fine: Photographs on plain paper Photo: Color photographs on EPSON Photo Paper 8. To make more than one copy, press the . You can make up to 20 copies. Copies 9. Press the green button to begin copying.

  • Page 29: Using The Copy Utility

    Using the Copy Utility The Copy Utility on the EPSON Smart Panel gives you a way to produce professional quality copies with special features, like watermarks and time stamps. Make sure the Smart Panel software is installed and your printer is set up, connected to your computer, and turned on.
  • Page 30 (see page 25). Click to make advanced settings (see page 28). note: The EPSON Stylus Scan automatically adjusts the ink coverage according to your Media Type setting. That’s why this setting is so important for high-quality copies.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Copy Size

    8. When you’re finished selecting copy settings, click the large, green Copy button on the screen. The EPSON Stylus Scan scans the image and displays a progress bar on the screen. Then it loads paper and prints your copies. A print job control window also appears on the screen;...
  • Page 32 Copying You can also use the Scaling window to preview your copy and adjust the size. Follow these steps: 1. Click the Scale button on the Copy Utility control panel. You see the window below. Click and drag to resize your image by an exact percentage.
  • Page 33 3. If you want to select a standard page size or preview the image, select . You see this window: Fit to Page 4. Do one of the following: Choose a page size from the Continue with step 6. If you want the software to automatically detect the correct image size, click .

  • Page 34: Making Advanced Settings

    note: When you make changes via the More settings button, the Document Type on the Copy Utility’s control panel automatically changes to User Setting. If you change to a different Document Type, you will lose your settings unless you save them.
  • Page 35 Using an Automatic Photo Layout If you’re copying a photograph and want to adjust the layout automatically, follow these steps: note: 1. Click If Automatic Photo 2. On the Layout is grayed out, click the arrow on 3. Select Automatic Document Enhancement.
  • Page 36 Copying 3. Select Monotone Conversion see this box: 4. Choose the tint you want to add to your copy and click . You return to the Imaging tab. Adjusting Colors and Collating Multiple Copies To adjust the colors in your image or to collate multi-page copies when using the automatic document feeder, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 37: Adding Time Stamps And Watermarks

    4. If you’re using the automatic document feeder and you selected Multi-page Document setting, you see the ADF Feature collate copies of multi-page documents into sets, select . If not, leave Collate Order 5. Click when you’re done. You return to the Copy Close Utility control panel.
  • Page 38 Windows Windows Copying 5. Click . Your printer driver opens and you see one of the following printer settings windows: Macintosh 6. Click the tab to open the Layout window. Layout Click the Layout icon to open the Layout window. Click here to choose a watermark.
  • Page 39 8. If you want to change the color, position, size, or density of the watermark, do one of the following: Click . You see the Watermark window. Make any Settings changes you want and click Change the watermark settings on the Layout window and click .

  • Page 40: Saving Advanced Settings

    Copying Saving Advanced Settings You can save your advanced settings as a user-defined document type. Then, when you want to use the same settings again, select your new document type in the Follow these steps to save your settings: 1. After you’re finished making changes to your settings, click on the Copy Utility control panel.

  • Page 41: Choosing The Right Paper And Settings

    Printing Printing with your EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 is a lot like using any other printer; just click the from the File menu) in any Windows or Macintosh program. For printing photographs in a variety of creative layouts, you can use Photo Print (Windows) or PrintFun (Macintosh) in the EPSON Smart Panel.

  • Page 42: Handling Paper

    Handling Paper For the most vivid colors and sharpest text, always use EPSON’s special ink jet papers. You can demonstrate the difference for yourself by experimenting with the Media Pack that came with your EPSON Stylus Scan. To load paper, slide out the left edge guide and place the stack of paper against the right side of the sheet feeder.

  • Page 43: Printing On Photo Paper

    Reference Guide. Printing on Photo Paper You can use the EPSON Photo Paper that came in your Media Pack to print photographs that look almost as good as the ones you get from film processing. EPSON 4 6-inch Photo Paper is micro-perforated around the edges so you can trim your printouts and “bleed”...

  • Page 44: Printing On Envelopes

    note: Be sure to select Plain paper as the Media Type setting and select the correct envelope size before you print. Printing Printing on Envelopes You can print on almost any kind of envelope. Load up to 10 envelopes in the printer’s sheet feeder, flap edge first, with the flap side down.

  • Page 45: Basic Printing With Windows

    You can print any type of document from any Windows program following the steps in this section. note: For more information Before you start, make sure the EPSON Stylus Scan is set up, on printing, see the connected to your computer, turned on, and the software is electronic EPSON installed.
  • Page 46 Paper change the paper size, number of copies, page orientation, or printable area. Paper tab button, you see the EPSON Select the paper you loaded. Choose Color, unless you’re printing in black only. Set the Mode option to Automatic.
  • Page 47 Does not appear if you are printing over a network. Click to display or close Epson Printing Tips below. tab if you want to do any of the Layout until you see the Print window again. To start , depending on your application.

  • Page 48: Basic Printing On A Macintosh

    You can print any type of document from any Macintosh program, following the steps in this section. Before you start, make sure the EPSON Stylus Scan is set up, connected to your computer, turned on, and the software is installed. Also, make sure you’ve selected Chooser.
  • Page 49 4. Now open the File menu and choose This box shows you the current settings. Set the Mode option to Automatic. 5. Choose the settings noted above. If you’re not sure which 6. You can also do the following: 7. Click Print Options window.

  • Page 50: Printing With Special Settings

    Printing If you turned on background printing, EPSON Monitor3 begins. To display the EPSON Monitor3 window, select in the Macintosh Application menu. EPSON Monitor3 In addition to viewing your print job’s progress, you can cancel , pause , or restart your print job from this window.

  • Page 51: Enhancing Photographs

    When you use your print settings, it only affects the printout, not the photo itself. 1. Open your EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 Properties window 2. Set the Media Type for the paper you’re printing on, then 3.

  • Page 52: Using Advanced Print Settings

    1. Follow the instructions in the previous section to open your EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 Properties window (Windows) or Print options (Macintosh). 2. Select the correct Media Type setting for your paper, then choose Ink.
  • Page 53 3. Click the Windows 4. Check the Media Type and Ink settings. These are the same tip: After you customize your print settings, you can save them as a 5. Choose a Print Quality (resolution) setting. group. Then you can 6.

  • Page 54: Choosing The Right Settings For Epson Papers

    Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Matte Paper – Heavyweight Photo Paper Photo Quality Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies For the EPSON Photo Paper that came in your Media Pack, choose . For the ink jet paper in your Media Pack, Photo Paper choose...

  • Page 55: Using Photo Print (Windows)

    Using Photo Print (Windows) The easiest way to print photographs is to use Photo Print on the EPSON Smart Panel (Windows only). You can print on special snapshot-size paper (like the 4 6-inch EPSON Photo Paper in your Media Pack), create enlargements, or print several small pictures on one sheet.
  • Page 56 Printing 4. Click . You see this window: Scan Photos 5. Click the button on your screen to scan your Start Scan photo. When scanning is finished, you see a window like this on your screen:...
  • Page 57 6. If you want to scan more photos, click 4 and 5 above. If you’re finished scanning, click see your photo(s) in a window like this: For a closer look, double-click an image to open it in the Image Viewer window. See page 88 for more information.

  • Page 58: Opening Images On Your Computer

    Printing Opening Images on Your Computer 1. Click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar to open the Smart Panel. Then click the You see the Photo Print welcome. 2. Click . The Photo Print window opens: Start 3.

  • Page 59: Printing Your Photos

    Printing Your Photos You can choose to print one copy of all the scanned or opened images, or you can set the number of prints for each image. If you click Select All Continue with step 1 on page 54. If you click Specify number of prints an image, and then use the up and down arrows to set...
  • Page 60 1. Click the button for the paper you’re printing on. You can choose from three different paper sizes: , for printing on EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (or similar size paper) , for printing on 4 6-inch EPSON Photo Paper 4 ×...
  • Page 61 If you click Displays the number of sheets you’ll need to print your photos in that layout. 2. Click the layout that you want to use for printing. On a letter-size sheet, for example, you can have 1, 2, 3, 6, or 8 prints per page, depending on the size print you want.
  • Page 62 EPSON Matte Paper – Heavyweight. Choose Photo Paper Photo Paper. For a list of EPSON papers and their corresponding Media Type settings, see page 48. 4. After you choose your Media Type, click You see this window: if you’re printing on for EPSON if you’re...
  • Page 63 5. Choose from the following settings (not all settings are available for all paper sizes and layouts): Standard trimming enlarges your photo slightly to fit the layout, or apply trimming. If you chose Standard trimming to print a cutting guideline around with cutting guide your images.

  • Page 64: Using Printfun (Macintosh)

    Using PrintFun (Macintosh) The easiest way to print photographs is to use PrintFun on the EPSON Smart Panel (Macintosh only). You can print on special snapshot-size paper (like the 4 6-inch EPSON Photo Paper in your Media Pack), create enlargements, or print several small pictures on one sheet.
  • Page 65 4. Click note: If you’re scanning a printed picture that is not a film-processed photograph), make sure you choose Magazine, Newspaper, or Brochure. These settings will give you better 5. Select the type of document(s) you’re scanning from the scans and eliminate unwanted dot patterns.
  • Page 66 Enable ADF If you’re not using the automatic document feeder, go to step 10. 10. Click the button. The EPSON Stylus Scan scans Preview your document and displays a preview in the scan window on your screen: 11. Click and drag the dotted-line border on the preview to define the area you want to scan.
  • Page 67 14. When scanning is completed, you see a window like this: If you want to print individual photos, click the Print button. After a moment, the Presto! PrintFun - Photos Photo window opens. Continue with “Printing Your Photos” on page 63. If you selected multiple images and you want to print them all on one sheet of paper (like a proof sheet), click the Print...

  • Page 68: Opening Images On Your Computer

    File from Disk Folder window. 4. Locate your image folder. Then click image(s) displayed briefly on the screen. Then you see the Presto! PrintFun - Photo window described in the next section. EPSON SMART PANEL icon. PrintFun . You see your Open...

  • Page 69: Printing Your Photos

    Printing Your Photos You can choose to print one copy of all the scanned or opened images, or you can set the number of prints for each image. 1. Scan your photos or select your files as described in the previous sections.
  • Page 70 Printing 5. Select your paper from the one of the following settings: Plain Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Matte Paper - Heavyweight Photo Paper Photo Quality Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies 6. Select the number of copies by clicking the arrow buttons. (The number of copies applies to all the pages, so if you have three pages of images and you choose 2 copies, you’ll print six pages.)
  • Page 71 All Photos 12. Click to return to the main window. 13. When you are finished with all your settings, click Your EPSON Stylus Scan prints your photos. 14. Click at the PrintFun - Photo window. Exit 15. Click if you’re finished printing, or one of the other...

  • Page 72: Printing A Catalog Of Your Photos

    Printing Printing a Catalog of Your Photos You can print out a catalog of all your scans to use for reference or to see your images before you print them. Follow these steps: 1. Scan your photos or select your files as described in the previous sections.
  • Page 73 7. Change the number of printouts and their size with the (column) settings. (The settings are reversed when you switch between 8. To add a title, click the Title box. You can also change the font for your title. Click when you’re done.
  • Page 74 Orientation 13. When you are finished making settings, click to the main window. 14. When you are finished with all your settings, click Your EPSON Stylus Scan prints your catalog. 15. Click at the PrintFun - Catalog window. Exit 16. Click if you’re finished printing, or one of the other...

  • Page 75: Scanning

    Scanning Scanning with the EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 lets you turn pictures and text into digital files on your computer. Then you can fax or e-mail the files, display them on your web site, or use them to create projects that you can print out.

  • Page 76: Basic Scanning With Twain

    Opening the TWAIN window and setting scan options Scanning and saving your scanned image The first time you scan with your EPSON Stylus Scan 2500, you’ll also need to select it as your TWAIN source. For detailed instructions on using your EPSON TWAIN software, see your electronic EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 Reference Guide.
  • Page 77 EPSON Stylus Scan FB following: Select Import following: TWAIN 32 TWAIN Acquire The EPSON TWAIN window opens. (The Windows screens are shown, but the Macintosh screens are the same.) Select if you’re scanning from the document Flatbed table. Select Auto Document Feeder from the optional automatic document feeder.

  • Page 78: Making Changes To Your Scan

    note: Higher resolutions create larger files that take longer to print and process. Scanning 7. Choose your Image Type: Select to scan a color photograph in Color Photo 24-bit color. Select Color Photo De-screening patterns from a halftone picture (for example, from a photo in a magazine).
  • Page 79 3. Click the Auto Locate button to automatically set the scan area for your image. (To scan only part of your image, see page 75.) 4. To optimize your image automatically, click the Exposure button. Your TWAIN software adjusts color, tone, contrasts, and highlights for you.
  • Page 80 8. When you’ve finished making changes, click the button. Your image is scanned to your host application. When it’s finished, close the EPSON TWAIN window so that you can continue working with your image in the host application.

  • Page 81: Scanning Part Of An Image

    If you want to select a portion of your image for scanning, follow these steps: 1. Click the Auto Locate button on the EPSON TWAIN window. A frame appears around your preview. 2. Click and drag a corner of the frame to define the area you want to scan.

  • Page 82: Scanning To Ocr

    1. Place your original document face down on the document table, as described in “Positioning the Original Document” on page 20. 2. Do one of the following to open the EPSON Smart Panel: Click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 83 Scan Multiple Images click Enable ADF click the button. The EPSON Stylus Scan scans Preview your document and displays a preview in the scan window on your screen. define the area you want to scan. You can adjust any of your other settings at this point.

  • Page 84: Processing The Text

    Scanning Processing the Text When scanning is completed, you see this window: If you have a different OCR program on your computer, you can select it here. 1. If the text you scanned is not in English, select the correct language.
  • Page 85 6. Click 7. Click If you scanned more than one page, click here to display the one you want to edit. This window shows a close-up of the scanned image. 8. Your text appears in the square window. If necessary, click 9.

  • Page 86: Saving The Text File

    10. When you’re done editing the text, click the button. Finish You see the Export window: You can either save the text file or open it in a word processing program for further editing. Follow the instructions in “Saving the Text File” below, or “Opening a Word Processing Program” on page 82.
  • Page 87 2. Choose a file type from the following list. Text Document with any text editor. Text documents contain no formatting. RTF Document can open and edit in Microsoft SimpleText (Macintosh), or many other popular programs. Rich Text Format documents contain limited formatting.

  • Page 88: Opening A Word Processing Program

    note: If you’re saving your file in PDF format, you’ll see the Save As window instead of the Continue Exporting window. Navigate to the folder where you want to save your file, type a new file name, and click OK. Type any information you want to add on the next screen, then click...
  • Page 89 note: Your files are not actually saved until you 3. Save the file(s). You can change the location and file name save them in your word processing program. If you close the program before saving the files, they are lost. 4.
  • Page 90 Scanning Changing Word Processor Program Properties If you want to change the way your program opens scanned files, click the button. You see this window: Property To change the default file format, select a program on the list. The default file format appears in the Format box. You can select any of the other formats (there may be only one available).

  • Page 91: Scanning To E-Mail

    Internet. Scanning Your Document 1. Place your original document(s) face down on the 2. Do one of the following to open the EPSON Smart Panel: 3. Click the Scan to E-mail icon. You see the Scan to E-mail 4. Click note: If you’re scanning a...
  • Page 92 Scanning To change the basic settings chosen by the Scan Material selection, go to steps 6 and 7. If you’re an advanced user and want more control over your settings, click the TWAIN information about using the TWAIN settings. 6. Choose one of the following Scan Mode buttons: : For any type of document or photo in color Color : For black and white photographs or...
  • Page 93 11. Click and drag the dotted-line border on the preview to 12. Click the 13. If you click button. The EPSON Stylus Scan scans Preview your document and displays a preview in the scan window on your screen: define the area you want to scan.
  • Page 94 Scanning 14. When scanning is completed, you see a window like this: For a closer look, double-click any image to display it in the Image Viewer window. Click to change the image size. Click to see the next or previous image.

  • Page 95: Formatting And Sending The File

    “viewer” when the recipient clicks it. The available file formats are based on the type of image you’re scanning. See your EPSON Smart Panel online help for a complete list of supported formats. to save your choices and close the box.
  • Page 96 note: Scan to E-mail supports ® ® Lotus cc:Mail 6.0, ® Qualcomm Eudora ® 3.0, Netscape ™ Mail 4.x, and MAPI-compliant mail programs like Microsoft ® Exchange ® Microsoft Outlook Scanning 5. Click in the image selection window. Finish The software detects the e-mail programs on your computer and lets you choose the one you want to use.

  • Page 97: Scanning For Creativity

    1. Place your original document(s) face down on the document table, as described in “Positioning the Original Document” on page 20. 2. Do one of the following to open the EPSON Smart Panel: Click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows taskbar.

  • Page 98: Creating Your Project In Windows

    Scanning 7. If you selected Scan Multiple Images asking if you want to continue scanning. If you click to scan more images, click inside the dotted line border on the preview image and move it to the next image. Size the border as necessary, then repeat steps 6 and 7.
  • Page 99 note: Once PhotoDeluxe is open, you can use all of its features to edit and enhance your photo, add text and special effects, or create many types of projects. For more information, click Help or check the electronic Scanned manual for PhotoDeluxe, image in Hold Photo area.

  • Page 100: Creating Your Project On A Macintosh

    note: Once PhotoDeluxe is open, you can use all of its features to edit and enhance your photo, add text and special effects, or create many types of projects. For more information, click Help or check the electronic manual for PhotoDeluxe, as described on page 7.

  • Page 101: Scanning To An Application

    1. Place your original document(s) face down on the document table, as described in “Positioning the Original Document” on page 20. 2. Do one of the following to open the EPSON Smart Panel: Click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 102 Click the + or – button to change the image size. Scanning If you click to scan more images, click inside the dotted line border on the preview image and move it to the next image. Size the border as necessary, then repeat steps 6 and 7.
  • Page 103 Registered applications appear here. note: If your application can only open one file at a time and you have more than one image selected, you’ll have a chance to save the rest of them for later use. 10. Click Finish Verification (To register additional applications, see page 98.

  • Page 104: Registering New Applications

    Windows Scanning Registering New Applications You can register any program on your computer so you can open it with Scan to Application. Follow these steps: 1. In the Scan to Application launch window, click the button. You see the following Register Application window: Macintosh...
  • Page 105 3. Select the .exe file (Windows) or program file (Macintosh) Windows 4. The application name appears in the Title box, but you can 5. Select the icon you want to display in the Scan To 6. Select the default file format for scans opened in the 7.

  • Page 106: Removing Applications Or Changing Properties

    Unregister appears only if you registered the application, as described in the previous section. Scanning Removing Applications or Changing Properties You can remove programs that you don’t want to appear in the Scan to Application window, or change the default format for each program’s files.

  • Page 107: Quick Scanning

    Quick Scanning If you often work with your scans in the same way, you can save time by setting up your EPSON Stylus Scan for quick scanning. For example, you might find that you generally want to e-mail your scans to customers or colleagues, or work with them in PhotoDeluxe.

  • Page 108: Selecting An Application In Epson Smart Panel

    To select an application for quick scanning in EPSON Smart Panel, see the next section. Selecting an Application in EPSON Smart Panel 1. Do one of the following to open the EPSON Smart Panel: Click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows taskbar. Open the Apple menu and select 2.

  • Page 109: Faxing

    Faxing If you have a modem, you can send and receive faxes with your EPSON Stylus Scan. You can fax anything that you can scan in or create on your computer. Depending on your system, you’ll use different utilities and software for faxing: If you have Windows, you’ll use the WinFax and Smart...

  • Page 110: Faxing With Smart Panel

    (See “Positioning the Original Document” on page 20 for details on placing your document.) 2. Do one of the following to open the EPSON Smart Panel: Click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 111 3. Click the Quality and Pages buttons. Windows 4. Click the 5. Click the 6. Click the numbers on the keypad to dial your fax number. tip: You can also position the cursor in the “To” 7. Make sure the number is correct; then click the green Start area and type the fax number.

  • Page 112: Receiving Faxes

    Close button on your screen to close the Scan to Fax window. Receiving Faxes When you install your EPSON Stylus Scan software, your fax system is set to receive faxes automatically. You can continue working on your computer while your faxes are received in the background.
  • Page 113 Scan to OCR button to delete the fax file. EPSON SMART PANEL icon. You see the Scan to Fax screen. button. The FAXstf FAXstf in the Windows menu.)

  • Page 114: Customizing Scan To Fax

    note: You must use the optional automatic document feeder to fax documents more than 11.7 inches long. Faxing Customizing Scan to Fax You can add (or change) header information that appears at the top of your faxes and set up the speed dial buttons. Follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 115: Using Efax

    Follow these steps to begin using eFax: domain. 1. Insert the EPSON Stylus Scan CD-ROM in your drive. eFax works in both 2. Do one of the following to access eFax: Windows and Macintosh environments.
  • Page 116 Faxing 3. Click on the toolbar. Your browser opens and eFax.com connects you to the eFax.com web site, where you can register for eFax. In a few days, you’ll receive a confirmation e-mail from eFax.com that includes your personal fax number and PIN. 4.

  • Page 117: Using The Automatic Document Feeder

    Using the Automatic Document Feeder If you have the EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 Pro model, your printer came with an automatic document feeder. This unit is note: handy when you need to scan or copy multi-page documents. If you don’t have the...
  • Page 118 Using the Automatic Document Feeder 3. Raise the EPSON Stylus Scan document cover and remove the option cover, as shown below. Document cover Option cover 4. Hold the automatic document feeder as shown and insert its hinges into the holes. Then close the automatic...
  • Page 119 5. Attach the automatic document feeder’s connector to the EPSON Stylus Scan’s option interface. 6. Attach the paper support to the automatic document feeder by sliding it into the slots, as shown below. Using the Automatic Document Feeder...

  • Page 120: Loading Your Document

    note: Don’t load multi-page forms or paper with carbon coating in the automatic document feeder. It’s also best not to load original artwork, in case of a misfeed. Using the Automatic Document Feeder Loading Your Document Your automatic document feeder can load up to 20 sheets of the following paper sizes: Letter, Legal, Checks, A4 (8.27 11.7 inches), and B5 (7.17 10.1 inches).

  • Page 121: Clearing Paper Jams

    Clearing Paper Jams feeder to resume paper feeding. Turn off your EPSON Stylus Scan, then follow these steps to clear paper jams in the automatic document feeder: 1. Push down the release lever and raise the feeder mechanism into the automatic document feeder. Feed it in until it meets resistance.
  • Page 122 Using the Automatic Document Feeder 2. Carefully pull the jammed paper out of the feeder mechanism, taking care not to tear the paper. 3. If paper is jammed inside the automatic document feeder, open the cover at the back of the unit. 4.

  • Page 123: Cleaning The Paper Path Guide

    Cleaning the Paper Path Guide If the quality of your scans or copies declines, cleaning the paper path guide might fix the problem. Turn off the EPSON note: Stylus Scan, then follow these steps to clean the guide: If quality doesn’t improve after you clean 1.
  • Page 124 caution: Be careful not to touch the automatic document feeder’s rollers or any metal parts. Doing so may damage the parts. Using the Automatic Document Feeder 4. Turn over the automatic document feeder and place it on a flat surface. Locate the two white tabs at one end of the paper path guide.
  • Page 125 7. Reinstall the paper path guide. Insert the transparent plastic sheet under the white mat. 8. Insert the guide’s tabs through the brackets at the back of the automatic document feeder. Push in the tabs until they clip into place. Using the Automatic Document Feeder...
  • Page 126 Using the Automatic Document Feeder...

  • Page 127: Maintenance

    Maintenance This chapter describes the most common maintenance procedures you’ll need to perform to keep your EPSON Stylus Scan working at its best. For more details, see your electronic EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 Reference Guide. You’ll find instructions in this chapter for the following: Replacing an Ink Cartridge When you’re low on ink or one of the cartridges is empty, you’ll...

  • Page 128: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    EPSON Stylus Scan cleans the print head, as described on page 126.) Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus Scan is turned on and not printing. Open the document cover, and then open the maintenance cover.
  • Page 129 Also, never move the print head by hand. warning: 4. Lift the cartridge out of the EPSON Stylus Scan and If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap 5. Remove the new ink cartridge from its package.
  • Page 130 8 before going on to step 10. 10. Close the maintenance and document covers, and then press the R cleaning button. The EPSON Stylus Scan moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The and the printer makes various sounds. Charging takes about one minute.

  • Page 131: Replacing An Outdated Ink Cartridge

    Follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge before you see a message on the LCD panel: 1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus Scan is turned on and not 2. Press the E load/eject button and hold it down for about 3.

  • Page 132: Cleaning The Print Head

    Using the Head Cleaning Utility Follow these steps to use the Head Cleaning utility (recommended method): 1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus Scan is turned on but not printing. Also, make sure that there’s no ink out message on the LCD panel.

  • Page 133: Using The Control Panel To Clean The Print Head

    7. If the nozzle check pattern is complete, click Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head 1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus Scan is turned on but not 2. Press the R cleaning button and hold it down for three caution:...

  • Page 134: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Maintenance 7. If the nozzle check pattern is complete, click If the pattern is missing dots, click cleaning cycle. 8. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning two or three times, check the print quality solutions in “Solving Print Quality Problems” on page 145. You can also turn off the printer and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—then clean the print head again.

  • Page 135: Aligning The Print Head

    EPSON Stylus Scan this utility. Follow these steps: and smudging your printouts. For best 1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus Scan is turned on and paper results, load EPSON ink jet paper whenever you check the print 2. Start an application and open a document.

  • Page 136: Transporting The Epson Stylus Scan

    5. Clean the document table with a soft, dry cloth, or with a blower brush. 6. If ink leaks inside the EPSON Stylus Scan, wipe it away with a damp cloth. Transporting the EPSON Stylus Scan For short moves, you can just pick up the EPSON Stylus Scan and set it down.
  • Page 137 8. Use tape to secure the document cover. Secure the ink before printing. 9. Use the original box and packing materials to repack the Keep the EPSON Stylus Scan level as you transport it. carriage. the paper support. cartridge holder to the printer with tape, as shown below.
  • Page 138 Maintenance...

  • Page 139: Solving Problems

    An unknown printer error has occurred. Turn off the EPSON Stylus Scan and contact your dealer. The used ink tank is full. Turn off the EPSON Stylus Scan and contact your dealer. The transportation lock may be locked or the fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced.
  • Page 140 No paper is loaded or paper is jammed in the automatic document feeder. Load paper in the automatic document feeder, or turn off the EPSON Stylus Scan and remove the jammed paper. Either the automatic document feeder is not flat against the document table or the cover at the back of the automatic document feeder is open.

  • Page 141: Running A Printer Check

    A check page is printed, showing the ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. 5. After the page is printed, turn off the EPSON Stylus Scan. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn on your EPSON Stylus Scan and computer.

  • Page 142: Epson Stylus Scan Parts

    Maintenance cover Internal cover Option cover Solving Problems EPSON Stylus Scan Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the EPSON Stylus Scan, refer to the following illustrations: Paper edge guide Paper support Sheet feeder Document table Document cover...

  • Page 143: Problems And Solutions

    Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet and the EPSON Stylus Scan is turned on. Also, check that the outlet is working and provides sufficient power. The printer started making noise after you installed the ink cartridges.
  • Page 144 5 minutes have passed, turn the printer off. If the light is still flashing when you turn it back on, contact your EPSON dealer or see “Where To Get Help” on page 154. You’re having problems installing the software.
  • Page 145 EPSON Stylus Scan doesn’t work. The EPSON Stylus Scan is not designed to work on this type of port. You must remove the Zip drive and connect it to a different port. (You may need to install a second parallel port.) Connect the EPSON Stylus Scan directly to your computer’s...

  • Page 146: Solving Problems With Printing And Copying

    EPSON Stylus Scan and application software are installed correctly. If you’re printing on a network, you need to set up your EPSON Stylus Scan for network printing, as described in your electronic EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 Reference Guide.

  • Page 147: Solving Problems With Paper Feeding

    Solving Problems with Paper Feeding If your EPSON Stylus Scan doesn’t feed paper or feeds multiple pages, or if paper is jammed in it, remove and replace the stack of paper (and remove any jammed paper). Then press the E load/eject button.

  • Page 148: Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems

    Make sure the paper and/or layout options are set correctly. The printer prints blank pages. Make sure the EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 is selected in your application. Also, if you’re running Windows, make sure it’s selected as the Windows default printer. If you have a...

  • Page 149: Solving Problems With Scanning And Copying

    EPSON Stylus Scan FB source. Make sure your EPSON Stylus Scan is turned on, and that the interface cable is securely connected at both ends. Try restarting your computer. Make sure you turn on the EPSON Stylus Scan before you turn on your computer.
  • Page 150 Make sure your EPSON Stylus Scan is turned on and securely connected to your computer or USB hub. If your EPSON Stylus Scan is connected to a USB hub, make sure it’s connected to a first tier hub. The first tier hub is the one closest to the host computer, if more than one hub is connected to the computer.

  • Page 151: Solving Print Quality Problems

    Banding may occur in the expanded area. Set the paper thickness switch to the on page 146. Place the EPSON Stylus Scan on a stable, level surface. Make sure none of the five rubber feet is missing from the bottom.
  • Page 152 High Speed Set the paper thickness switch to the position. paper thickness switch Place the EPSON Stylus Scan on a stable, level surface. Make sure none of the five rubber feet is missing from the bottom. Solving Problems...
  • Page 153 Right Settings for EPSON Papers” on page 48 for guidelines. For the best printouts, use EPSON papers and other media. Make sure your paper isn’t damp, curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be loaded face up). Try using Automatic mode. See “Basic Printing with Windows”...
  • Page 154 Check the LCD panel for a message that you’re low on ink; see page 121 for instructions. Make sure the Media Type you’re using. See “Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON Papers” on page 48 for guidelines. Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down.
  • Page 155 Make sure the interface cable is connected securely at both ends. Make sure your EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 is selected as the current printer in your application or as the Windows default printer. If you have a Macintosh, make sure is selected in the Chooser.

  • Page 156: Solving Scan Quality Problems

    Image Type. If you’re using EPSON TWAIN, adjust your setting. If you’re using EPSON Smart Panel to scan a picture in a magazine or newspaper, make sure you choose , or Newspaper Brochure If you’re using the automatic document feeder, try cleaning...
  • Page 157 Vertical lines are missing from the final image. note: Make sure your original is not wrinkled and the glass on the For other image quality document table is clean. See “Cleaning the EPSON Stylus problems when you’re Scan” on page 129 for cleaning instructions. copying, see “Solving...

  • Page 158: Uninstalling The Epson Stylus Scan Software

    Uninstalling the EPSON Stylus Scan Software If you need to uninstall your EPSON Stylus Scan software, follow the steps for your operating system and type of connection: Uninstalling in Windows (USB Connection) 1.

  • Page 159: Uninstalling In Windows (Parallel Connection)

    6. After uninstall is complete, restart your computer. To reinstall your software, follow the instructions on your Start Here sheet. Uninstalling on a Macintosh 1. Insert the EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 CD-ROM in your drive. 2. Double-click the EPSON SS2500 3.

  • Page 160: Where To Get Help

    Services Solving Problems Where To Get Help If you need help with your EPSON Stylus Scan or its drivers, see the contact information below. For help with Smart Panel, WinFax, FAXstf, Adobe PhotoDeluxe, or eFax, see page 155 for contact information.

  • Page 161: Technical Support For Other Software

    Computer configuration Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral If you need help using another manufacturer’s software with an...
  • Page 162 Solving Problems...

  • Page 163: Windows System Requirements

    Notices Check this chapter for system requirements, safety instructions, and other important information about your EPSON Stylus Scan 2500. Windows System Requirements caution: Using an improperly shielded USB cable— especially a cable more Your system should have one of the following interfaces (USB than 6.5 feet (2 meters)

  • Page 164: Macintosh System Requirements

    Available USB port or hub connection, with shielded USB “AB” interface cable, from Series A (computer) to Series B (EPSON Stylus Scan), up to 6.5 feet (2 m) long If you have an iMac, you may need to update your operating system before installing your printer software: If you’re running OS 8.1, you must install iMac...

  • Page 165: Energy Star Compliance

    Stylus Scan: Transparency unit (B813172)— Also called a film adapter, this device lets you to scan transparent materials, such as film strips and slides. See the EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 Reference Guide for instructions on installing and using the transparency unit.

  • Page 166: Important Safety Instructions

    Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the EPSON Stylus Scan. Place the EPSON Stylus Scan on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base in all directions. The EPSON Stylus Scan will not operate correctly if it is tilted or at an angle.

  • Page 167: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions If you use an extension cord with the EPSON Stylus Scan, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
  • Page 168 Do not put your hand inside the EPSON Stylus Scan or touch the cartridge during printing. Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may become unusable otherwise.

  • Page 169: Declaration Of Conformity

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: EPSON Type of Product: Multi Function Printer Model: C130A Product: EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 Notices...

  • Page 170: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Notices FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users 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 171: Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

    Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or...
  • Page 172 Notices...
  • Page 173 Brightness, 30 Buttons, control panel, 21 to 22 Cable requirements, 157 to 158 Catalog, PrintFun, 66 to 68 Cleaning EPSON Stylus Scan, 129 to 130 paper path guide, 117 to 119 print head, 126 to 128 Color copy settings, 30...
  • Page 174 Envelopes, loading, 38 EPSON Accessories, 121, 155, 159 help, 154 to 155 paper, 48 web site, 133, 154 EPSON Monitor3, 44 Error messages, 133 to 134 Index Faint images, 148, 151 Faxing problems, 138 to 139 using eFax, 109 to 110...
  • Page 175 Photo Print, 56 PrintFun, 64, 66 printing, 36, 48 Menu Mode, accessing, 21 Missing colors, 149 Moving the EPSON Stylus Scan, 130 to 131 Network printing, 139 Noise, 137, 140 Nozzle check pattern, 126 to 128 OCR, see Scan to OCR...
  • Page 176 145 to 149 printing, 140 to 142 scan quality, 150 to 152 Index Problems (continued) scanning, 143 to 152 setting up EPSON Stylus Scan, 137 to 139 smearing, 147 USB, 138 vertical lines missing, 151 WinFax, 138 to 139 Zip drive, 139...
  • Page 177 Support, 154 to 155 Switch, thickness, 38, 136, 145 to 147 System requirements, 157 to 158 Technical support, 154 to 155 Testing the EPSON Stylus Scan, 135 Text scanning, see Scan to OCR Text/Graph setting, 46 Thickness switch, 38, 136, 145 to 147...
  • Page 178 Uninstalling software, 152 to 153 problems, 138 requirements, 157 to 158 uninstalling sofware, 152 Vertical banding, 129 Index Warranty, 165 Watermarks, 31 to 33 Windows basic printing, 39 to 41 Photo Print, see Photo Print system requirements, 157 uninstalling software, 152 to 153 WinFax, 103, 138 to 139, 155 World Wide Web, 154 to 155 Zip drive problems, 139...
  • Page 179 Paper edge guide Paper feeder Maintenance cover Internal cover Option cover Paper support Document cover Document table Operate button Control panel Output tray Paper thickness switch...

  • Page 180: Ink Cartridges

    How to Order EPSON Ink and Paper To order EPSON ink cartridges, paper, and other printing media, contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

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