Page 1 User’s Guide Overview of Your Scanner Features Guide to the Scanner Parts These features help you create the best Check this section to identify the parts of your possible scans, no matter what shape your scanner. original is in. Placing Originals on the Scanner Scanning Your Originals Follow the steps here to place your original Follow the step-by-step instructions here to...
Page 2: Overview Of Your Scanner Features
Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Overview of Your Scanner Features These features help you create the best possible scans, no matter what shape your original is in. Text Enhancement Color Restoration Dust Removal Backlight Correction...
Page 3: Guide To The Scanner Parts
Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Guide to the Scanner Parts Check these sections to identify the parts of your scanner. Scanner Parts Lights and Buttons...
Page 4: Placing Originals On The Scanner
Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Originals on the Scanner Follow the steps here to place your original documents or photos on the scanner. Placing Documents or Photos Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder...
Page 5: Scanning Your Originals
Scanning Your Originals Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan your original documents or photos using any of the available scanning methods. Starting Epson Scan Selecting an Epson Scan Mode Changing the Scan Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Home Mode...
Page 6: Scanning Special Projects
Home > Scanning Special Projects Scanning Special Projects Follow these instructions for specific scanning projects you may need to create. Text Enhancement Scanning to a PDF File Restoring Color Removing Dust Marks Fixing Backlit Photos Using the Scanner as a Copier Scanning Directly to an E-mail Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text Assigning a Program to a Scanner Button...
Page 7: Maintenance
Home > Maintenance Maintenance Follow the guidelines here to maintain and transport your scanner. Cleaning the Scanner Replacing the Scanner Light Source Transporting the Scanner...
Page 8: Solving Problems
If you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions. Scanner Problems Automatic Document Feeder Problems Scanning Problems Scan Quality Problems Uninstalling Your Scanning Software Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site Contacting Epson Support Other Software Technical Support...
Page 9: Technical Specifications
Home > Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Check here for technical details about your scanner and its accessories. System Requirements Scanner Specifications...
Page 10: Important Safety Instructions
Home > Safety Important Safety Instructions Restrictions on Copying Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. In this document, warnings, cautions, and notes indicate the following: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Page 11 Copying these items may also be prohibited by law. Responsible use of copyrighted materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any EPSON product. While some countries’ laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume.
Page 12: Copyright And Trademarks
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.
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Page 14: Operating System Versions
Home > Operating System Versions Operating System Versions In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. Windows refers to Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, and XP x64. Windows 8 refers to Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro. Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate.
Page 15 Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Text Enhancement When you scan documents, you can sharpen the text and increase accuracy by using the Text Enhancement feature in Epson Scan. For instructions on using this feature, see Text Enhancement.
Page 16: Color Restoration
Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Color Restoration Using the Color Restoration feature in Epson Scan, you can transform an old, faded, or badly exposed photo into one with true-to-life color and sharpness. Original image Color Restoration applied For instructions on using this feature, see Restoring Color.
Page 17: Dust Removal
Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Dust Removal Using the Dust Removal feature in Epson Scan, you can virtually “clean” the dust marks from your originals as you scan them. Original image Dust Removal applied For instructions on using this feature, see Removing Dust Marks.
Page 18: Backlight Correction
Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Backlight Correction Using the Backlight Correction feature in your scanning software, you can remove shadows from photos that have too much background light. Original image Backlight Correction applied For instructions on using this feature, see Fixing Backlit Photos.
Page 19: Scanner Parts
Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Parts a. automatic document feeder (ADF) b. edge guides c. input tray a. underside of ADF b. document table c. carriage (in the document table)
Page 20 a. transportation lock lever b. DC inlet c. USB interface connector...
Page 21: Lights And Buttons
Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Lights and Buttons Lights Buttons The scanner has two indicator lights and six buttons. Power button b. Ready light c. Error light Start button Copy button E-mail button PDF button Cancel button Lights The Ready light is next to the Power button and the Error light is between the Power button and the...
Page 22 Buttons Before using the scanner buttons, make sure you have installed Epson Scan. Button Function Turns the scanner on. Power Epson Scan starts. Start The Copy Utility starts. Copy Epson Scan starts. After you scan, the Send File Via E-mail window E-mail appears.
Page 23: Placing Documents Or Photos
Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Documents or Photos Placing Large or Thick Documents Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the document table glass and do not press the glass with too much force. Open the scanner cover. Place your document or photo face-down on the document table.
Page 24 Do not look directly at the light source. Always keep the document table clean. Do not leave photos on the document table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass. To start scanning, see Starting Epson Scan for instructions.
Page 25 Placing Large or Thick Documents Follow these steps to scan a large or thick document on the document table. Do not scan large or thick documents in the ADF. Place a large or thick document on the document table. Close the ADF and hold it down firmly as you scan.
Page 26: Loading Documents In The Automatic Document Feeder
Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder Document Specifications Loading Documents in the ADF You can load your original documents in the ADF to scan multiple pages quickly. Before loading documents in the ADF, see Document Specifications to make sure your original documents can be loaded in the ADF.
Page 27 Place your document in the input tray with the printed side facing up and the top edge facing into the feeder. Slide the paper into the feeder until it meets resistance. Then slide the edge guides over to the edge of the paper. To start scanning, see Starting Epson Scan for instructions.
Page 28: Starting Epson Scan
E-mail button PDF button Cancel button You can start Epson Scan just by pressing the Start button on the scanner. The Epson Scan window automatically opens. See Selecting an Epson Scan Mode for instructions on selecting an Epson Scan mode.
Page 29 You can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements, to scan with your scanner. You open the program, select Epson Scan, and scan. When you are finished scanning, the scanned image opens in your scanning program so you can modify, print, and save it.
Page 30 The Epson Scan window automatically opens. See Selecting an Epson Scan Mode for instructions on selecting an Epson Scan mode.
Page 31: Selecting An Epson Scan Mode
Office Mode lets you quickly select settings for scanning text documents and check their effects with a preview image. Epson Scan opens in this mode the first time you use it. Office Mode is best when you want to scan documents using the Automatic Document Feeder.
Page 32: Changing The Scan Mode
Scanning Your Originals Changing the Scan Mode To change the scan mode, click the arrow in the Mode box in the upper right corner of the Epson Scan window. Then select the mode you want to use from the list that appears.
Page 33: Scanning In Office Mode
Scanning in Office Mode Using the ADF When you start Epson Scan for the first time, it runs in Office Mode and displays the Epson Scan Office Mode window. If you want to scan your documents by placing them on the document table, see...
Page 34 Scanning in Office Mode Using the Document Table Place the original(s) on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos for instructions. Start Epson Scan. See Starting Epson Scan for instructions. Select Office Mode in the Mode list. See Changing the Scan Mode for instructions.
Page 35 Scan Resolution for instructions. Click Preview to preview your image(s). The ADF loads your first document page, then Epson Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview window. The ADF then ejects your first page. If necessary, you can draw a marquee (a line marking the scan area) around the portion of your document page that you want to scan in the Preview window.
Page 36 If you need to stop scanning, press the Cancel button on the scanner. Your document pages may get jammed in the ADF. See Paper Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder for instructions on removing the pages. What happens next depends on how you started your scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions.
Page 37: Scanning In Home Mode
Scanning Your Originals Scanning in Home Mode When you select Home Mode, you see the Epson Scan Home Mode window. Note: In Home Mode, you can only scan from the document table. If you want to scan using the ADF, change to Office Mode or Professional Mode.
Page 38 Other if you want to select a specific resolution for other purposes. Epson Scan selects a default resolution setting based on the Destination setting you select. If you selected Other as the Destination setting to select a specific resolution, see Selecting the Scan Resolution for instructions.
Page 39: Scanning In Professional Mode
Home > Scanning Your Originals Scanning in Professional Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Using the Document Table Scanning in Professional Mode Using the ADF When you select Professional Mode, you see the Epson Scan Professional Mode window.
Page 40 Using the ADF for instructions. Scanning in Professional Mode Using the Document Table Place your original(s) on the document table. See for instructions. Start Epson Scan. See Starting Epson Scan for instructions. Select Professional Mode in the Mode list. See Changing the Scan Mode for instructions.
Page 41 Scanning in Professional Mode Using the ADF Load the first page of your documents in the ADF. See Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder instructions. Start Epson Scan. See Starting Epson Scan for instructions. Select Professional Mode in the Mode list. See Changing the Scan Mode for instructions.
Page 42 Note: If you need to stop scanning, press the Cancel button on the scanner. Your document pages may get jammed in the ADF. See Paper Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder for instructions on removing the pages. What happens next depends on how you started your scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions.
Page 43: Selecting File Save Settings
File Save Settings icon to the right of the Scan button. The File Save Settings window appears. Note: If you start Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant program, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements, the File Save Settings icon does not appear.
Page 44 Multi-TIFF (*.tif) A TIFF format where multiple pages are saved to the same file. You can also edit the scanned images before saving them. See Epson Scan Help for details. To open Multi-TIFF files, you need a program that supports it.
Page 45 Open image folder after scanning Select this option if you want Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to automatically open the folder where your scanned image file is saved when Epson Scan finishes scanning. Show Add Page dialog after scanning Select this option if you want the Add Page Confirmation window to appear automatically after each scan in PDF or multi-Tiff.
Page 46: Detailed Setting Instructions
Home > Scanning Your Originals Detailed Setting Instructions Selecting the Scan Resolution Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings Selecting the Scan Size Selecting the Scan Resolution You can select a specific Resolution setting for your images. Keep in mind that higher resolution settings increase scanning time, so do not select a higher resolution than you need.
Page 47 Normal preview displays your previewed image(s) in their entirety. You must select the scan area and make any image quality adjustments manually. Thumbnail preview displays your previewed image(s) as thumbnail(s). Epson Scan automatically locates the edges of your scan area, applies automatic exposure settings to the image(s), and rotates the image(s) if necessary.
Page 48 Note: Depending on your document type and other settings, you may not be able to change the preview type. Epson Scan prescans your image(s) and displays them in one of the following Preview windows. Normal preview Thumbnail preview...
Page 49 You can then copy the marquee and place it on each image you will scan at that size. To zoom in on an image, click inside the scan area and click the Zoom button. Epson Scan prescans again and displays a larger preview on the Zoom tab.
Page 50 To zoom in on an image, double-click its thumbnail, or click the thumbnail and then click the Full Size tab near the top of Preview window. (This feature is only available when you are scanning multiple images at the same time.) To rotate an image or flip it horizontally (like a mirror image), click its thumbnail and then click the rotation icon or mirroring icon.
Page 51 (up to 50) on each image to scan different image areas in separate scan files. To draw a marquee, move your cursor over a preview image. The pointer becomes a set of cross-hairs. Note: If you are viewing the normal preview and you only have one photo on the document table, you can click auto locate icon to automatically draw a marquee, then skip to step 3.
Page 52 Once you have previewed your image(s) and adjusted the scan area, you can modify the image quality, if necessary. Epson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting image quality. Before you make adjustments, be sure to click the image or marquee for the area you want to adjust.
Page 53 The table below describes the settings available in Office Mode. For details on adjusting these settings, see Epson Scan Help. Note: If you are scanning multiple images at the same time and you want to apply the image adjustments to all of your images or scan areas, click All in the Preview window before you begin making your adjustments.
Page 54 The table below describes the settings available in Home Mode. For details on adjusting these settings, see Epson Scan Help. Note: If you are scanning multiple images at the same time and you want to apply the image adjustments to all of your images or scan areas, click All in the Preview window before you begin making your adjustments.
Page 55 Making Color Adjustments and Other Image Settings in Professional Mode The table below describes the settings available in Professional Mode. For details on adjusting these settings, see Epson Scan Help. Note: You may need to scroll down to view the Adjustments area of the Professional Mode window.
Page 56 Certain settings may not be available, or may be automatically selected, depending on the type of image you are previewing and other settings you have selected. You can customize how certain Epson Scan settings behave by clicking Configuration and changing settings in the window that appears. See Epson Scan Help for details.
Page 57 You can select a predefined scan size from the Target Size list. Click the arrow to open the list and select the size you want. A marquee (dotted line) proportioned for that size appears on your preview image. If you need to create a scan size that is not in the Target Size list, you can create a custom size. Click the arrow to open the list and select Customize.
Page 58 Type a name for your custom size, enter the size, click Save, then click OK. Your new size appears in the Target Size list. Once you have selected your scan size, you can click and drag the marquee to the area in the image you want to scan.
Page 59 If you need to create a scan size that is not in the Target Size list, you can create a custom size. Click the arrow to open the list and select Customize. You see the Target Size window.
Page 60 To size your image by a certain percentage, adjust the Scale value. To change the way your image is cropped, turn Trimming on or off. See Epson Scan Help for details. To unlock the proportions of your scan size, click the lock icon.
Page 61: Finishing The Scan
Finishing the Scan What happens after you scan depends on how you started your scan. If you started your scan by running Epson Scan from the EPSON Scan icon or by pressing the Start button on the scanner, you see the File Save Settings window. This lets you select the name and location of your saved scan files.
Page 62: Text Enhancement
Text Enhancement in Home Mode When you scan documents, you can sharpen the text and increase accuracy by using the Text Enhancement feature in Epson Scan. Note: You can enhance text only when you scan using a resolution of 600 dpi or less.
Page 63 Click Close to close the Scan to PDF Settings window, then click Scan or press the Start button on the scanner. Epson Scan scans your page. When you are finished scanning all of your pages, click Finish or press the PDF button on the scanner.
Page 64 Make File Save and PDF settings as necessary. See Scanning to a PDF File in Office Mode for details. Click OK. Epson Scan scans your document. Text Enhancement in Home Mode Place your document on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos for instructions.
Page 65 Click OK. Epson Scan scans your document.
Page 66: Scanning To A Pdf File
Scanning Using the PDF Button for instructions. Using Epson Scan, you can create a PDF file with the following features. Scanning multiple document pages into a single PDF file: You can scan multiple document pages and save them in a single PDF file.
Page 67 Click Settings. You see the Scan to PDF Settings window.
Page 68 Select Color, Grayscale, or Black&White as the Image Type setting to select the colors in the original. Select one of these settings as the Document Source setting. Auto Detect: This setting automatically determines whether to load your document from the ADF or scan it from the document table.
Page 69 Brightness Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness. This setting is available only when the image type is set to Color or Grayscale. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image. This setting is available only when the image type is set to Color or Grayscale.
Page 70 If you need to change any of the current PDF settings, click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window. Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window. Note: The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader is installed.
Page 71 Place your document on the document table or in the ADF. See Placing Documents or Photos Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder for instructions. Start Epson Scan. See Starting Epson Scan for instructions. In the Office Mode window, select the Image Type, Document Source, Size, and Resolution settings. For details, Scanning in Office Mode.
Page 72 Click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window. To create a searchable PDF file, click the Text tab, select the Create searchable PDF check box, then select your language from the Text Language list.
Page 73 Note: The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader is installed. If ABBYY FineReader is not available in your country, you will not see the Text tab. To assign password settings to the PDF file, click the Security tab and select the password settings.
Page 74 To specify the maximum number of pages that can be included in one PDF file, click the General tab and adjust the Select number to make file setting.
Page 75 For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help for details. Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window. Make any other file save settings, and click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and displays the window below. Note:...
Page 76 Note: delete icon is not available when all pages are selected. For further details on the tools in the Editing Page window, see Epson Scan Help.
Page 77 When you have finished editing your pages, click OK. The pages are saved in one PDF file in Pictures, My Pictures, or the location you selected in the File Save Settings window, and you return to the Office Mode window. Click Close to exit Epson Scan. Scanning to a PDF File in Home Mode Place your document on the document table.
Page 78 Click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window. To create a searchable PDF file, click the Text tab, select the Create searchable PDF check box, then select your language from the Text Language list.
Page 79 Note: The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader is installed. If ABBYY FineReader is not available in your country, you will not see the Text tab. To assign password settings to the PDF file, click the Security tab and select the password settings.
Page 80 To specify the maximum number of pages that can be included in one PDF file, click the General tab and adjust the Select number to make file setting.
Page 81 For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help for details. Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window. Make any other file save settings, and click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and displays the window below. Note:...
Page 82 Note: delete icon is not available when all pages are selected. For further details on the tools in the Editing Page window, see Epson Scan Help.
Page 83 When you have finished editing your pages, click OK. The pages are saved in one PDF file in Pictures, My Pictures, or the location you selected in the File Save Settings window, and you return to the Home Mode window. Click Close to exit Epson Scan. Scanning to a PDF File in Professional Mode Place your document on the document table or in the ADF.
Page 84 Click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window. To create a searchable PDF file, click the Text tab, select the Create searchable PDF check box, then select your language from the Text Language list.
Page 85 Note: The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader is installed. If ABBYY FineReader is not available in your country, you will not see the Text tab. To assign password settings to the PDF file, click the Security tab and select the password settings.
Page 86 To specify the maximum number of pages that can be included in one PDF file, click the General tab and adjust the Select number to make file setting.
Page 87 For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help for details. Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window. Make any other file save settings, and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original and displays the window below. Note:...
Page 88 If you deselect the Show Add Page dialog after scanning check box in the File Save Settings window, this window does not appear and Epson Scan automatically saves your document. Select one of the following options. Add page: Click this button to scan the next page of your document. Replace the first page on the document table with the next page, and click Scan.
Page 89 Select Auto Detect or ADF as the Document Source setting. Click Preview. The ADF loads your first document page, then Epson Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview window. The ADF then ejects your first page. Make any necessary image adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for details.
Page 90 Click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window. To create a searchable PDF file, click the Text tab, select the Create searchable PDF check box, then select your language from the Text Language list.
Page 91 Note: The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader is installed. If ABBYY FineReader is not available in your country, you will not see the Text tab. To assign password settings to the PDF file, click the Security tab and select the password settings.
Page 92 To specify the maximum number of pages that can be included in one PDF file, click the General tab and adjust the Select number to make file setting.
Page 93 For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help for details. Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window. Make any other file save settings, and click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and displays the window below. Note:...
Page 94 Sort by Page Number button. Your pages are automatically sorted into the correct order. Click OK. The pages are saved in one PDF file in Pictures, My Pictures, or the location you selected in the File Save Settings window, and you return to the Office Mode window. Click Close to exit Epson Scan.
Page 95: Restoring Color
Using the Color Palette Feature (for Professional Mode Only) Using the Color Restoration feature in Epson Scan, you can transform old, faded, or badly exposed photos into ones with true-to-life color and sharpness. You can restore printed photos automatically as you scan them.
Page 96 Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for details. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions. Color Restoration in Professional Mode Place your original(s) on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos for instructions.
Page 97 Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for details. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions. Using the Color Palette Feature (for Professional Mode Only) Follow the steps in these sections to fine-tune the colors in your image using the Color Palette feature in Professional Mode.
Page 98 Click the color extractor icon. Your cursor changes to an eye dropper. In the Preview window, click on the color in your image that needs adjustment. The color you selected is moved to the center cell in the Color Palette window with variations in hue in the surrounding cells.
Page 99 When you are finished adjusting the color, click Close to return to the Professional Mode window. For further details on using the Color Palette feature, see Epson Scan Help. Applying a Color to an Image Click the Color Palette icon.
Page 100 To load a previously saved color, select the color and click the apply to palette icon. When you are finished adjusting the color, click Close to return to the Professional Mode window. For further details on using the Color Palette feature, see Epson Scan Help.
Page 101: Removing Dust Marks
Removing Dust Marks Dust Removal in Home Mode Dust Removal in Professional Mode Using the Dust Removal feature in Epson Scan, you can virtually “clean” the dust marks from your originals as you scan them. Original image Dust Removal applied Note: Before scanning your originals, carefully remove any dust that you can see on them.
Page 102 Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for details. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions. Dust Removal in Professional Mode Place your original(s) on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos for instructions.
Page 103 Make any other necessary image adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions. Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size instructions. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions.
Page 104: Fixing Backlit Photos
Backlight Correction in Home Mode Backlight Correction in Professional Mode Using the Backlight Correction feature in Epson Scan, you can remove shadows from photos that have too much background light. You can fix printed photos automatically as you scan them.
Page 105 Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for details. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions. Backlight Correction in Professional Mode Place your original(s) on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos for instructions.
Page 106 Make any other necessary image adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for details. Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for details. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions.
Page 107: Using The Scanner As A Copier
Do one of the following. Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen > Copy Utility. Windows (other versions): Select the start button or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software > Copy Utility. Mac OS X: Select Applications > EPSON Software > Copy Utility, and double-click the Copy Utility icon.
Page 108 Click the Output Paper box, select the type and size of paper you loaded in your printer, and click Note: If you are printing on certain Epson printers, you see the printer settings window. See your printer documentation for instructions on selecting settings.
Page 109: Scanning Directly To An E-Mail
Press the E-mail button on the scanner. Note: Epson Scan starts in the last mode you used. The following steps are for Office Mode. For instructions on using other modes, see Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Professional Mode.
Page 110 Select the e-mail program you use in the Select E-mail Application list. If you scanned photos and want to resize them, choose an option under Select Photo Size. Note: The box at the bottom of the window displays information about the image file(s) you are attaching to the e-mail message.
Page 111: Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text
Home > Scanning Special Projects Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text Converting into Editable Text in Office Mode Converting into Editable Text in Home Mode Converting into Editable Text in Professional Mode You can scan a document and convert the text into a format that you can edit with a word processing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recognition).
Page 112 Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. Click either the Scan to Other Formats icon or the icon that corresponds with the program you want to scan If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product;...
Page 113 Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. Click the icon for the type of document you want to scan to. Epson Scan starts in the last mode you used. Change the scan mode to Office Mode if necessary. See Changing the Scan Mode for instructions.
Page 114 Image Settings for instructions. When you see the Document Conversion window with the finished message, click Close in the Epson Scan window. Follow the instructions in ABBYY FineReader Help to edit and save your document. Converting into Editable Text in Home Mode Windows Place your document on the document table or in the ADF.
Page 115 Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. Click either the Scan to Other Formats icon or the icon that corresponds with the program you want to scan If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product;...
Page 116 Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. Click the icon for the type of document you want to scan to. Epson Scan starts in the last mode you used. Change the scan mode to Home Mode if necessary. See Changing the Scan Mode for instructions.
Page 117 Image Settings for instructions. When you see the Document Conversion window with the finished message, click Close in the Epson Scan window. Follow the instructions in ABBYY FineReader Help to edit and save your document. Converting into Editable Text in Professional Mode Windows Place your document on the document table or in the ADF.
Page 118 Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. Click either the Scan to Other Formats icon or the icon that corresponds with the program you want to scan If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product;...
Page 119 Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. Click the icon for the type of document you want to scan to. Epson Scan starts in the last mode you used. Change the scan mode to Professional Mode if necessary. See Changing the Scan Mode for instructions.
Page 120 Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions. When you see the Document Conversion window with the finished message, click Close in the Epson Scan window. Follow the instructions in ABBYY FineReader Help to edit and save your document.
Page 121 The Scan to PDF window appears. Assigning a Project Program in Epson Event Manager to a Scanner Button You can assign any of the scanner buttons to open a program in the Epson Event Manager to make scanning your projects even quicker.
Page 122 Click Close to close the Epson Event Manager window. Now whenever you press the button you assigned, the action you selected opens. Note: If you need help using Epson Event Manager, click the icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Page 123: Cleaning The Scanner
Home > Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure. Caution: Do not press the glass surface of the document table with any force. Be careful not to scratch or damage the glass surface of the document table, and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it.
Page 124 a. underside of ADF b. left side of document table...
Page 125 Ready and Error lights rapidly flash. When this happens, the light source assembly must be replaced by a professional. For details, contact Epson. See Contacting Epson Support more information. Caution: Never open the scanner case. If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary, contact Epson.
Page 126: Transporting The Scanner
Home > Maintenance Transporting the Scanner Before you transport the scanner for a long distance or store it for an extended period of time, you need to lock the scanner’s carriage to prevent damage. Make sure the carriage is in the home position on the left side of the scanner. If the carriage is not in the home position, turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position.
Page 127: Scanner Problems
The Scanner Does Not Turn On The Scanner Does Not Turn Off The Scanner Turns Off You Cannot Start Epson Scan Pressing the Start Button Does Not Start the Correct Program The Lights Are Flashing When an error occurs, the scanner cancels operating and the Error and Ready lights indicate the error type.
Page 128 Make sure your scanner’s name appears under Imaging device without a (?) or an exclamation (!) mark in the Device Manager window. If the scanner’s name appears with one of these marks or as an Unknown device, uninstall Epson Scan...
Page 129: Automatic Document Feeder Problems
Changing the Scan Mode for instructions. Make sure Auto Detect (Office Mode only) or ADF is selected as the Document Source setting in Epson Scan. Scanning in Office Mode Using the ADF Scanning in Professional Mode Using the ADF for instructions.
Page 130 Remove the jammed paper. Note: Remove any pages remaining in the input tray. If more of the paper extends into the output tray, gently pull the paper out in the direction shown.
Page 131 Close the input tray. After you have removed the paper, close the top cover of the ADF.
Page 132: Scanning Problems
Click Configuration, select the Preview tab, and adjust the thumbnail cropping area using the Thumbnail Cropping Area slider in the Preview menu. See Epson Scan Help for details. You Have Trouble Adjusting the Scan Area in the Thumbnail Preview Create a marquee or adjust the existing marquee to select the area you want to scan.
Page 133 Try scanning your original at a lower resolution setting to speed up scanning. See Selecting the Scan Resolution for instructions. Computers with USB 2.0 (high speed) ports can scan faster than those with USB 1.1 ports. If you are using a USB 2.0 port with your scanner, make sure it meets the system requirements.
Page 134: Scan Quality Problems
Home > Solving Problems Scan Quality Problems The Edges of Your Original Are Not Scanned You See Only a Few Dots in Your Scanned Image A Line or Line of Dots Always Appears in Your Scanned Images Straight Lines in Your Image Come Out Crooked Your Image Is Distorted or Blurred Colors Are Patchy or Distorted at the Edges of Your Image Your Scanned Image Is Too Dark...
Page 135 The document table may need cleaning. Clean the document table. See Cleaning the Scanner. If you still have the problem, the document table may be scratched. Contact Epson for assistance. See Contacting Epson Support. For Lines that run the whole length of the document from the ADF only: Carefully inspect the small glass window on the left side of the document table (Area a).
Page 136 Click Configuration, select the Color tab, and change the Display Gamma setting to match your output device, such as a monitor or printer, in the Color menu. See Epson Scan Help for details. Click Configuration, select the Color tab, and select Color Control and Continuous auto exposure in the Color menu.
Page 137 If your original is printed on thin paper, images on the back may be visible to the scanner and appear in your scanned image. Try scanning the original with a piece of black paper placed on the back of it. Also make sure the Document Type and Image Type settings are correct for your original.
Page 138 Click Configuration, select the Color tab, and change the Display Gamma setting to match your output device, such as a monitor or printer, in the Color menu. See Epson Scan Help for details. Adjust the Auto Exposure setting in Professional Mode. Also try selecting a different Tone Correction setting.
Page 139: Uninstalling Your Scanning Software
Windows 7 and Vista: Click Uninstall a program from the Programs category. Windows XP: Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. Select the software you want to uninstall such as EPSON Scan, your scanner’s Manual, and the application from the list displayed.
Page 140 For Mac OS X In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before reinstalling it. However, you can download the Uninstall Center utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your product software as described here. Note: If you find that reinstalling your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson.
Page 141: Technical Support Web Site
Solving Problems Technical Support Web Site Epson’s Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation and has the the latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, and other downloadables. If you have a Web browser and can connect to the Internet, access the site at: http://www.epson.com/support/...
Page 142: Contacting Epson Support
Help for Users in Latin America Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact Epson support services for assistance. Epson support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information: Product serial number (The serial number label is usually on the back of the product.)
Page 143 For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink cartridges, ribbon cartridges, paper, and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at http://www.
Page 144 Venezuela (58 212) 240-1111 * Contact your local phone company to call this toll free number from a mobile phone. ** Dial first 7 digits, wait for a message, then enter code. If your country does not appear in the list, contact the sales office in the nearest country. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Page 145: Other Software Technical Support
Home > Solving Problems Other Software Technical Support Nuance ScanSoft PaperPort (407) 241-0618, http://support.nuance.com ABBYY FineReader (408) 457-9777, http://www.abbyy.com, support@abbyyusa.com EMC ISIS (800) 782-4362 (U.S.), (800) 543-4782 (Canada), http://powerlink.emc.com...
Page 146: System Requirements
See your system documentation for details.) Note: Epson Scan does not support the UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X. You must install Epson Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS.
Page 147: Scanner Specifications
Home > Technical Specifications Scanner Specifications General Mechanical Electrical Environmental Interfaces Standards and Approvals Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. General Scanner type Flatbed color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 10,200 × 14,040 pixels at 1200 dpi Document size 216 ×...
Page 148 Dimensions Width: 470.0 mm (18.5 inches) Depth: 318.0 mm (12.5 inches) Height: 121.0 mm (4.8 inches) with ADF Weight Approx. 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) Electrical Note: Check the label on the AC adapter or on the back of the scanner for voltage information. Scanner Rated voltage DC 24.0 V...
Page 149 Storage 10 to 85%, without condensation Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions. Avoid operating the scanner in direct sunlight, near a strong light source, or in extremely dusty conditions. Interfaces USB Interface Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 Electrical standard Full Speed mode (12 Mbits per second) and Hi-Speed mode (480 Mbits per second) of Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0.

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