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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The Start Button Feature ....... . . 1-2 EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner ..... . . 1-2 About applications in the EPSON SMART PANEL window1-3 Assigning an application to the Start button .
Page 4 Potential Text Recognition Problems ....2-29 Chapter 3 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features Overview ..........3-2 Previewing Images .
Page 5 35 mm strip film ........5-6 35 mm strip film (to be scanned from EPSON Photo Print)5-6 120/220 (6 cm x 9 cm) film .
Page 6 Software Setup Problems ....... . 6-22 You cannot install EPSON TWAIN....6-22...
Page 7 Upgrading from Windows 98, 95 or NT 4.0 to Windows 2000. . 6-30 Uninstalling EPSON TWAIN ......6-31 During Windows 2000 installation .
Page 8 Safety Approvals ........A-6 CE marking .
Page 9: Introduction
CD-ROM, you can scan images in color, grayscale, or black and white, and save them as files or print them out. Other software such as EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner support the Start Button feature to make scanning much easier.
Page 10: About This Guide
Refer to this chapter when modifying scanning settings. ❏ Chapter 4 covers how to calibrate your monitor to match your EPSON scanner. If you notice that colors on your screen or in your printout do not match the original image, see this chapter.
Page 11: Chapter 1 Using The Start Button
The Start Button Feature ....... . . 1-2 EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner ..... . . 1-2 About applications in the EPSON SMART PANEL window1-3 Assigning an application to the Start button .
Page 12: The Start Button Feature
] Start button on the scanner. You can also obtain photos and documents in digital form quickly and easily. When you install the scanner software, EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner is also installed at the same time. For details, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. Note: ❏...
Page 13 Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software; this mode is used in Scan to OCR. About applications in the EPSON SMART PANEL window The EPSON SMART PANEL window contains the following applications: ❏ “Copy” on page 1-5 ❏ “Scan to E-mail” on page 1-6 ❏...
Page 14 In addition, you can assign any of the above applications to the ] Start button on the scanner. See “Assigning an application to the Start button” on page 1-11 for details. This makes scanning and then sending data to the assigned application even simpler. All you need to do is press the ] Start button.
Page 15 Use this application to turn your scanner into a digital copy machine. The application looks like a real copy machine, yet its functions are far more powerful and flexible than the conventional copy machines. For details, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. Using the Start Button...
Page 16 Use this application to scan and save the result or send e-mails with your scanned image. When the following Photo Scan Assistant dialog box appears, you can change the settings. For details, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. Using the Start Button...
Page 17 When the following Document Scan Assistant dialog box appears, you can change the settings. For details, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. Using the Start Button...
Page 18 You can also create collages or print several versions of the same image easily. For details, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. Using the Start Button...
Page 19 Use this application to scan and send images to an application. When the following Photo Scan Assistant dialog box appears, you can change the settings. For details, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. Using the Start Button...
Page 20 This application can be used only if Adobe PhotoDeluxe installed. When the following Photo Scan Assistant dialog box appears, you can change the settings. For details, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. 1-10 Using the Start Button...
Page 21: Assigning An Application To The Start Button
To assign an application in the EPSON SMART PANEL window to the ] Start button on the scanner, follow the steps below. 1. Click the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner icon on the task bar to start EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner.
Page 22 Microsoft Imaging for Windows, as long as it is installed) on Windows 98 or Windows 2000 to the ] Start button on the scanner. When you press the ] Start button, EPSON TWAIN’s dialog box opens or scanning starts and the scanned image is automatically sent to the application (which does not need to be opened).
Page 23 Assigning another application to the Start button Make sure the application supports “Scanner events” and then follow the steps below. 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel. 2. In the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box, select your scanner from the installed scanners and cameras list.
Page 24 Disabling the Start button If you need to disable the “Scanner events,” select the Disable device events check box in the EPSON Perfection 1640 Properties dialog box. When this check box is clear, Windows 98 or 2000 can detect if the ] Start button on the scanner is pressed and then launch the application you selected in the Send to this application list.
Page 25 Chapter 2 Scanning Basics Selecting a Mode ........2-2 Full Auto mode .
Page 26: Selecting A Mode
Selecting a Mode EPSON TWAIN offers two modes for scanning: Full Auto mode and Manual mode. Full Auto mode In the Full Auto mode, an image is automatically optimized. If you want to scan quickly and easily without changing any complex settings, select the Full Auto mode.
Page 27: Manual Mode
Manual mode In the Manual mode, there are many more options available to give you greater control over your scanning. If you want to sharpen, correct, enhance or preview your images before scanning them, select the Manual mode. If you do not need all the options that the Manual mode provides, click the Full Auto Mode button to open the Full Auto mode window.
Page 28: Scanning From The Full Auto Mode
Scanning from the Full Auto Mode 1. Start the TWAIN-compliant application and open EPSON TWAIN. The following window appears. EPSON TWAIN automatically previews the image and recognizes the image type. See “Document Type Recognition setting” on page 2-6. If you want to make more settings, click Cancel and then click the Manual Mode button to open the Manual mode window.
Page 29 Note: When you install the optional Automatic Document Feeder or Film Adapter, the following window appears first. If you want to scan from the document table on the scanner using the Full Auto Mode, place the ADF Document Mat on the top, and then click Scan.
Page 30 2. After EPSON TWAIN has previewed and recognized the image type, the following window appears. EPSON TWAIN automatically sets the “Image Location setting” on page 2-7 and “Exposure setting” on page 2-8, and then starts scanning. If you scan multiple photos, the number of scanned image will be indicated.
Page 31 Black & White Photo: 8-bit gray scanning Illustration: 24-bit color scanning with color smoothing Text/Line Art: Black and white scanning Color Document: 24-bit color scanning with de-screening to remove moiré patterns Black & White 8-bit gray scanning with de-screening Document: Note: A moiré...
Page 32: Scanning From The Manual Mode
Detect Skew Angle: The scanner automatically detects the skew of the target image. If the document type is photo, Detect Skew Angle applies to each photo. If the document type is Text/Line Art, it covers the whole area of the image. Exposure setting The scanner automatically optimizes the exposure of an image defined by Auto Locate.
Page 33 The Manual mode allows you to make detailed settings. You can set parameters for a setting or select special functions provided with EPSON TWAIN to attain the highest quality scanned images. Note: ❏ Online help also provides you with information on settings. Click Help to access the online help.
Page 34: Optimizing Image Scanning
Optimizing Image Scanning EPSON TWAIN can automatically adjust and optimize the exposures and colors of scanned images during scanning. You can also make adjustments manually with the image quality adjustment tools in the Manual mode window. This section provides general information on optimizing images with these tools.
Page 35: Manually Optimizing Images
6. Manually adjust the tone curve for individual colors in the Tone Correction dialog box. See “Using the Tone Curve” on page 2-23. To make the following adjustments in EPSON TWAIN, you need to display a preview image in the Preview window. See the following section for details.
Page 36: Displaying A Preview Image
A preview image of the document appears on your screen. When the Automatic Preview check box in the Configuration dialog box is selected, a preview image is automatically displayed after EPSON TWAIN is started. Note: Make sure the Fast Preview check box is cleared in the Configuration dialog box to ensure a high-quality preview.
Page 37: Adjusting The Highlight Setting
Adjusting the Highlight Setting Highlights are the brightest areas of an image. 1. In the Image Controls dialog box, click the eyedropper button under Highlight. The mouse pointer changes to an eyedropper, with movement restricted to within the Preview window. 2.
Page 38: Adjusting The Shadow Setting
3. To change the highlight level (brightness) of the point you selected, move the Highlight slider left or right, or enter a value in the text box. You can enter a value between 61 and 490 for the highlight. Note: See “Image Controls”...
Page 39 2. Move the eyedropper to the location you want to select as the shadow point, and then click. The brightness of the pixel at the point you click is set as the shadow level, and the other parts of the image are adjusted accordingly.
Page 40: Adjusting The Gamma Setting
Adjusting the Gamma Setting Gamma is the difference in contrast between the light tones and dark tones of an image. Any change you make in the gamma level only affects the mid-tones of the image. To change the gamma level of the image, move the Gamma slider left or right, or enter a value in the text box.
Page 41: Applying A Preset Tone Curve
Applying a Preset Tone Curve You can finely adjust the contrast within an image by applying one of the preset tone curves. This allows more control over the image when used in conjunction with the Auto Exposure settings in the Manual mode window. The Tone Curve Name list in the Tone Correction dialog box provides the six most common tone correction curves, described below.
Page 42 Lighten Adjusts darker images (like underexposed film) to make them slightly brighter. Darken 2-18 Scanning Basics...
Page 43 Adjusts brighter images (like overexposed film) to make them slightly darker. Flat Contrast Flattens high contrast images to make them look more natural. 2-19 Scanning Basics...
Page 44 High Contrast Increases the contrast of dull images. Open Shadow 2-20 Scanning Basics...
Page 45: Adjusting The Gray Balance Intensity Setting
Improves details in the dark areas of images. Note: See “Using the Tone Curve” on page 2-23 and “Tone Correction” on page 3-23 for more information on tone correction. Adjusting the Gray Balance Intensity Setting Gray balance makes it possible to remove a cast (tint) from a specific color.
Page 46: Adjusting The Saturation Setting
You can enter a value between 0 and 100. Changing the value causes the color in the right hand box to change accordingly. The changes are also reflected in the image in the Preview window. Note: See “Color Adjustment” on page 3-26 for more information on adjusting the gray balance intensity level.
Page 47: Using The Tone Curve
Using the Tone Curve The tone curve provides you with a versatile means for adjusting the intensity of the colors of the image being scanned. You can adjust the shadow, mid-tone, and highlight values, which helps to ensure well-balanced coloring of the image. Note: ❏...
Page 48 Tone Correction dialog box Tone Curve Name list Use this list box to select a preset tone curve. There are six preset tone curves available as shown below, and you can add your own curves to the list using the procedure in the next section, “Saving your own tone curve”...
Page 49 Curve Highlight Midtone Shadow Description Name Tone Tone Open Lightens dark Shadow shadows When you select a curve from the Tone Curve Name list, the settings in the Tone Correction dialog box change accordingly. Channels Click an option button under channels to select the color whose tone curve you want to adjust.
Page 50: Saving Your Own Tone Curve
❏ When a value’s check box is clear, its point on the tone curve editor automatically shifts to smooth out the tone curve when one of the other points is moved. ❏ When a value’s check box is selected, it means that its point is fixed and it will not shift when other points are moved.
Page 51: Closing The Tone Correction Dialog Box
Closing the Tone Correction dialog box You can close the Tone Correction dialog box by clicking either OK or Cancel. ❏ Clicking OK applies the current Tone Correction dialog box settings and closes the dialog box. Clicking the close button in the upper right corner of the dialog box has the same affect as clicking OK.
Page 52 2. In the Image Type dialog box, select None for B/W Option, and then click OK. 3. In the Manual mode window, click the Full Preview button. Then click the Image Controls button to display the Image Controls dialog box. Image Controls button Image Controls dialog box 4.
Page 53: If You Still Have Problems
If you still have problems... 1. In the Manual mode window, increase the Resolution value to 400. Remember that scanning at higher resolution takes longer and may not increase the recognition rate much. 2. If you still have problems, try using the enhancement tools in your OCR software to make adjustments.
Page 54 2-30 Scanning Basics...
Page 55 Chapter 3 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features Overview ..........3-2 Previewing Images .
Page 56: Overview
Overview When you start EPSON TWAIN through a TWAIN-compliant application, one of the following windows appears on the screen: Note for Macintosh users: Most illustrations shown in this section are for Windows, so they may vary in appearance from what actually appears on your screen. The instructions should be the same, except as noted.
Page 57: Previewing Images
Manual mode The following sections describe the features of EPSON TWAIN. Note: Some settings may appear dimmed depending on your choice of settings and the features supported by your scanner. Previewing Images Before you scan and save an image, you can preview it in the Preview window located on the right side of the Manual mode window.
Page 58 ❏ When the mouse pointer is placed in the Preview window, it changes to a cross-hairs. Drag the cross-hairs over any area of the image, and a frame appears. The point where you first clicked is anchored, but the rest of the frame is sizable and movable. Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 59 Modifying the preview image You can see the effects of the following settings in the preview image. ❏ Unsharp Mask in the Manual mode window ❏ Pixel Depth, Dropout, and Halftone in the Image Type dialog Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 60: Document Source
(for the Film Adapter, optional with the Perfection 1640SU and Perfection 1640SU Office, and included with the Perfection 1640SU Photo). Note: Uninstalled options are not displayed. Flatbed: Choose this setting to use the document table of the scanner. Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 61 Select one of these settings when using the Film Adapter. If you are scanning negative film, select TPU for Neg. Film, and if you are scanning positive film (or slides), select the TPU for Pos. Film se tting. Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 62: Image Types
Image Type list The Image Type list provides the following predefined settings. EPSON recommends you use the predefined settings first, then later improve the quality of the scanned image manually by making the detailed settings described in the following pages, if necessary.
Page 63 This setting is useful when scanning magazines or catalog in monochrome. Illustration: 24-bit color, best quality with color smoothing This setting is useful when scanning large area of solid colors (for example, logos, illustrations, and charts). Text/Line Art: Black and white, draft quality Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 64: Image Type Button
Image Type button The Image Type button allows you to customize the Image Type settings. If you want to make many detailed settings manually, use this feature. Click the Image Type button. The following dialog box appears. 3-10 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 65 It is a result of interference that occurs due to the difference between the pitches of the scanning and the halftone screens. ❏ De-screening appears dimmed and is not available when Pixel Depth is set to Black & White. 3-11 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 66 ❏ Depending on the image you scan, you may need to adjust the Threshold setting in the Image Controls dialog box to enable this feature. B/W Option: Select from: Text Enhancement Technology, Auto Area Segmentation, or None. 3-12 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 67 To save the settings you made as a group of custom settings, type a new name in the Image Type Name box, then click Save. To delete an Image Type setting, select the setting name to be deleted in the Image Type Name menu, then click Delete. 3-13 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 68: Destination
To cancel the settings, click Cancel. To access the online help, click Help. Destination Select the destination, or output device, where the scanned image is to be printed or displayed using the Destination list or button. 3-14 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 69: Destination List
Laser Printer 600 dpi 200 dpi If you are using an EPSON Stylus printer and are printing scanned images with the Economy, Normal, or Fine Print Quality settings in your printer software, selecting EPSON Stylus Printer (Fine) is recommended. If you are printing with the SuperFine or Photo Print Quality settings, select EPSON Stylus Printer (Photo).
Page 70: Destination Button
❏ When the Pixel Depth setting in the Image Type dialog box is set to Black & White, the Black & White setting takes effect and the Gray/Color setting becomes irrelevant. For other Pixel Depth settings, the Gray/Color setting takes effect and the Black & White setting becomes irrelevant. 3-16 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 71: Unsharp Mask
Note: If Pixel Depth is set to Black & White or Color Smoothing is set to On in the Image Type dialog box, this check box appears dimmed and cannot be selected. 3-17 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 72: Source And Target Image Sizes
Preview window by creating a marquee, or frame. Do this by dragging the mouse over the desired area. See “Previewing Images” on page 3-3 for more information on marquees. 3-18 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 73 Resolution: The resolution for the current scanning operation can be changed by selecting a resolution or typing in the value. This setting overrides the resolution setting you make in the Destination dialog box. 3-19 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 74: Image Controls
Scale indicator: The percentage of enlargement or reduction is shown in the Scale indicator field. You can type a new value directly into this field, or use the Scale slider to determine the value. Image Controls 3-20 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 75 ❏ If Pixel Depth is set to Black & White and Halftone is set to None in the Image Type dialog box, all the settings except Threshold appear dimmed and cannot be selected. ❏ You can see the effects of the Image Controls settings in the Preview window. 3-21 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 76 Click Cancel to restore the original image. Shadow: The Shadow control allows you to adjust the darkness level of the darkest parts of an image. You can select from 0 to 60 by moving the slider. 3-22 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 77: Tone Correction
Halftone is set to None in the Image Type dialog box. The scanner scans gray shades as either black or white using this setting. You can select from 0 (lightest) to 255 (darkest) by moving the slider. Tone Correction 3-23 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 78 The tone value represents the contrast in the tonal relationship between an original image and its reproduction on a monitor or printer. Tone Curve Name list: Select a tone correction setting from this list. The custom settings you have saved appear in this list. 3-24 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 79 Delete. To accept the defining Tone Correction or close the dialog box, click OK. To cancel the operation, click Cancel. To access the online help, click Help. 3-25 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 80: Color Adjustment
Gray, or Black & White. ❏ You can see the effects of the Color Adjustment settings in the Preview window. Gray Balance Intensity: Gray Balance Intensity removes unwanted color casts and tints by balancing color saturation. 3-26 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 81: Auto Exposure
Pixel Depth is set to Black & White and Auto Area Segmentation is not selected in the Image Type dialog box. ❏ The Auto Exposure feature is automatically activated when scanning from the Full Auto mode. 3-27 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 82: Reset Button
Click the Auto Locate button on the Manual mode window to cause the scanner to automatically locate and select the target image. The image appears without white borders in the Preview window. entire preview area located image 3-28 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 83 Note: Create a marquee only on the target image. If the marquee covers other images as well, the Auto Locate feature does not work as expected. 3-29 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 84: Settings
To apply saved settings, select a setting name from the list, then click OK. The preview image will reflect the settings you saved. To restore the previous settings, click Cancel. 3-30 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 85: Configuration
To access the online help, click Help. Configuration Click the Configuration button on the Manual mode window to view the following dialog box. You can make settings that affect the Preview window. Windows Macintosh 3-31 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 86 Save Preview Image and Settings: Select this check box to automatically save the preview image and all the image settings when you exit EPSON TWAIN (quit scanning). The next time you restart EPSON TWAIN, the image and settings will reappear.
Page 87 ❏ This check box is available only when Pixel Depth is set to 42-bit Color or 24-bit Color in the Image Type dialog box. ❏ See “Using ColorSync (For Macintosh Users)” on page 4-9 for more details. 3-33 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features...
Page 88: Scan Button
Clicking the Scan button scans the image or active marquee in the Preview window. The scanned image is transferred to the application software you used to open EPSON TWAIN so that you can work with the image from within that application.
Page 89 Chapter 4 Calibrating Your System Overview ..........4-2 Calibrating Your Screen .
Page 90: Overview
Overview When you install EPSON TWAIN, the EPSON Screen Calibration utility is automatically installed. EPSON Screen Calibration calibrates your monitor to ensure the tone and contrast on your screen match the original image. Be sure to calibrate your screen before using your scanner.
Page 91: For Windows 98 And 2000 Users
For Windows 98 and 2000 users 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel. The Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box appears. Click the Properties button. Calibrating Your System...
Page 92 2. Click the Utility tab, then click the Screen Calibration Utility icon. The Screen Calibration dialog box appears. Calibrating Your System...
Page 93: For Windows 95 And Nt 4.0 Users
For Windows 95 and NT 4.0 users 1. Double-click the EPSON TWAIN icon in Control Panel. The EPSON TWAIN 5 Setup dialog box appears. Calibrating Your System...
Page 94 2. Click Screen Calibration Utility in the dialog box. The following screen appears: 3. Look at the screen and move the slider to the right or left until the two shades of the gray horizontal stripes match. Note: View the screen from a short distance. While the gray stripes do not blend perfectly well, try to adjust until the different tones match as closely as possible.
Page 95: For Macintosh Users
For Macintosh users 1. Click th e EPSON Screen Calibration icon in the EPSON Scanner folder to view the Screen Calibration dialog box. 2. Look at the screen and move the slider to the right or left until the two shade of the gray horizontal stripes match.
Page 96: Using Icm/Srgb (For Windows Users)
If your output devices do not support sRGB, leave the check box empty. Follow the steps below: 1. Run TWAIN-compliant application and select Acquire or a similar command from the File menu to start EPSON TWAIN. 2. Click Configuration. Select ICM/sRGB in the Configuration dialog box.
Page 97: Using Colorsync (For Macintosh Users)
For more information, see your Macintosh documentation. Follow the basic steps below: 1. Run TWAIN-compliant application and select Acquire or a similar command to start EPSON TWAIN. 2. Click Configuration. Select ColorSync in the Configuration dialog box. 3. Make any other settings you want.
Page 98 4-10 Calibrating Your System...
Page 99 35 mm strip film ........5-6 35 mm strip film (to be scanned from EPSON Photo Print)5-6 120/220 (6 cm x 9 cm) film .
Page 100: Using The Film Adapter
When you first open the package, make sure that all the following items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer immediately. Do not throw away the package after unpacking the Film Adapter as it can be used again for storage when you are not scanning transparencies.
Page 101: Installing The Film Adapter
Film holders 35mm strip film 35mm strip film (to be scanned from EPSON Photo Print) 120/220 (6cm × 9cm film) 4 × 5 inch film Installing the Film Adapter Follow the steps below to install the Film Adapter on the scanner.
Page 102 3. Place the Film Adapter on the document table so that the hinges face the rear of the scanner and it fits on the table. 4. Connect the Film Adapter connector to the scanner’s option connector. 5. Turn on the scanner. Options...
Page 103: Scanning Transparent Materials
The following sections explain how to scan transparent materials. Note: If you plan to scan transparent materials from the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner application, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation for details. Film Holders Four film holders are included with this unit.
Page 104: 35 Mm Strip Film
35 mm strip film (to be scanned from EPSON Photo Print) Insert a strip of film in the 35 mm film holder for use with EPSON Photo Print, base side facing down. Slide the strip until all of the frame you wish to scan is positioned inside the film holder opening.
Page 105: 120/220 (6 Cm X 9 Cm) Film
Note: If you plan to scan transparent materials from EPSON Photo Print utility, refer to the EPSON Photo Print documentation for details. 120/220 (6 cm x 9 cm) film Insert film in the 120/220 (6 cm × 9 cm) size film holder, base side facing down.
Page 106: Loading Slides And Film
Loading Slides and Film You can scan slides and film strip in the 4 × 5 inch (101.6 × 127 mm) scanning area of the Film Adapter. Note: ❏ Wipe the inside of the Film Adapter cover, the scanner’s document table, and the narrow window near the hinges before scanning transparencies.
Page 107 2. Load the transparency to be scanned face down on the scanner’s document table in the window of the Film Adapter as shown below. Loading 35 mm strip film If you are scanning 35 mm strip film, use the 35 mm film holder to set the film.
Page 108 Loading 35 mm strip film (to be scanned from EPSON Photo Print) If you are scanning 35 mm strip film using EPSON Photo Print, use the 35 mm film holder for use with EPSON Photo Print to set the film. Note: Place the film holder on the document table in alignment with the upper right-hand corner of the Film Adapter.
Page 109 Loading 120/220 (6 cm x 9 cm) film When scanning 120/220 (6 cm × 9 cm) or similar film, use the film holder as shown below. Loading 4 x 5 inch film If the film size is 4” × 5” or similar, use the film holder as shown below.
Page 110 If you are scanning slides or transparencies which will not fit in the film holders, place them directly on the document table. Loading slides (to be scanned from EPSON Photo Print) If you are scanning slides or transparencies using EPSON...
Page 111 ❏ Make sure the unit is completely closed, otherwise you cannot attain proper colored images. ❏ When previewing images on EPSON TWAIN of negatives scanned using a film holder, the color may appear odd as the frame of the film holder is perceived as white, causing your scans to appear darker.
Page 112: Scanning Normal (Reflective) Documents
❏ Leave the opening shown below uncovered, otherwise the colors in your scans will be affected. opening Scanning Normal (Reflective) Documents When you return to scanning normal reflective documents, you can simply turn off the Film Adapter, then place documents between it and the document table.
Page 113: Using The Automatic Document Feeder
❏ When you use EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner to scan and print reflective documents, such as photos, first remove the Film Adapter and replace the document cover. Note for Perfection 1640SU Office users: When scanning normal reflective documents from the document table, use the ADF Document Mat.
Page 114 Paper support Spare paper path guide ADF Document Mat 5-16 Options...
Page 115: Installing The Automatic Document Feeder (For Perfection 1640Su/Perfection 1640Su Photo Users)
(For Perfection 1640SU/Perfection 1640SU Photo Users) Follow the steps below to install the Automatic Document Feeder on your EPSON scanner. 1. Make sure your scanner is turned off, and unplug the scanner’s power cord. 2. Remove your scanner’s document cover by opening it and pulling it straight up.
Page 116 5. Attach the Automatic Document Feeder’s connector to the scanner’s option connector. 6. Attach the paper support to the Automatic Document Feeder. Note: After you install the Automatic Document Feeder, be sure to select Auto Document Feeder in the Document Source settings in the Manual mode.
Page 117: Loading Paper Into Your Automatic Document Feeder
Loading Paper into Your Automatic Document Feeder Your Automatic Document Feeder can automatically load up to 30 sheets of the following paper sizes (based on a paper weight of 17 lbs and a stack thickness of 6.0 mm or less): 85 ×...
Page 118 1. Pull out the paper support. 2. Slide the right edge guide all the way to the right. 5-20 Options...
Page 119: Loading Documents Manually
3. Insert the paper stack into the Automatic Document Feeder until it meets resistance. Make sure that the side you want to scan is facing up. Then move the right edge guide so it is flush with the right edge of your paper. Documents are output into the lower tray after scanning is finished.
Page 120 Note: Make sure you always place the ADF Document Mat on the top before you scan an image in the Full Auto mode. 3. Lower the Automatic Document Feeder and scan the document. Note: ❏ Always close the Automatic Document Feeder and its cover before scanning.
Page 121: Scanning From The Automatic Document Feeder
5-25 to scan only a certain part of an image or document. Note: If you plan to scan documents from the Automatic Document Feeder using the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner application, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation for details. Scanning a complete document You do not need to use the preview feature when scanning a full document or image.
Page 122 2. Start a TWAIN-compliant application. (The example used here is TextBridge Pro.) 3. Select Select Source... from the Scanner menu. 4. Choose EPSON TWAIN 5 in the Select Source dialog box and click OK. Note: You usually need to perform this step only the first time you use the scanner with your application.
Page 123: Scanning Part Of A Document
Also choose appropriate settings for the scanning. 8. Click Scan. Note: ❏ When the Automatic Preview check box is selected in the Configuration dialog box, EPSON TWAIN automatically starts the preview. ❏ For further editing, refer to your application's documentation. Scanning part of a document To scan only part of an image, follow the steps below.
Page 124 2. Start a TWAIN-compliant application. (The example used here is TextBridge Pro.) 3. Select Select Scanner... from the File menu. 4. Choose EPSON TWAIN 5 (TWAIN) from the Scanner (driver) list and click OK. Note: You usually need to perform this step only the first time you use the scanner with your application.
Page 125 2. Start a TWAIN-compliant application. (The example used here is TextBridge Pro.) 3. Select Select Source... from the Scanner menu. 4. Choose EPSON TWAIN 5 in the Select Source dialog box and click OK. Note: You usually need to perform this step only the first time you use the scanner with your application.
Page 126: Fixing Paper Jams In The Automatic Document Feeder
Feeder, including the ejected document. 10. Choose your settings in the Manual mode and click Scan. See “Optimizing Image Scanning” on page 2-10 for details on choosing EPSON TWAIN settings. Note: For further editing, refer to your application's documentation. Fixing Paper Jams in the Automatic...
Page 127 3. Then slowly pull the jammed paper out of the feeder mechanism. (Be careful not to pull too hard; the paper may tear, making it more difficult to remove.) 4. If paper is still jammed inside the mechanism, open the cover to remove it.
Page 128: Document Specifications
Document Specifications Size: Width 3.3 to 8.5 inches (85 to 216 mm) Length 5 to 14 inches (127 to 356 mm) Thickness: 0.07 to 0.16 mm Weight: 58 to 122 g/m² Paper quality: High-quality bond paper Document type: Documents printed with impact printers, laser printers, or facsimile machines Document conditions Check the following before feeding a document:...
Page 129 Other precautions Do not feed photographic sheets or valuable original artwork into the Automatic Document Feeder as misfeeding a document may result in accidental wrinkling or damage. When you are scanning high-quality color or halftone documents, it is recommended you open the Automatic Document Feeder and scan documents individually.
Page 130 5-32 Options...
Page 131 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance ..........6-4 Cleaning the scanner .
Page 132 Upgrading from Windows 98, 95 or NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 . 6-30 Uninstalling EPSON TWAIN ......6-31 During Windows 2000 installation .
Page 133 For Windows 98 users ....... 6-35 For Windows 2000 users ......6-38 Sizing Up Your System .
Page 134: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically, as described below. 1. Turn off the scanner and unplug the power cord. 2. Clean the outer case with a cloth dampened with mild detergent and water.
Page 135: Replacing The Fluorescent Lamp
Replacing the fluorescent lamp The luminosity of the fluorescent lamp declines over time. If the lamp breaks or becomes too dim to operate normally, the scanner stops working and the indicator light rapidly flashes red . When this hap pens, the lamp assembly must be replaced. For details, contact your dealer.
Page 136 2. Take off the paper support. 3. Disconnect the cable for the Automatic Document Feeder, and take the Automatic Document Feeder off the scanner. 4. Put the Automatic Document Feeder on the table upside down. Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Page 137 5. Unclip the two white hooks to release the paper path guide. Pull the hooks out of the through holes. 6. Remove the paper path guide. Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Page 138 Cleaning the paper path guide Gently wipe off dust from the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide with a soft dry cloth. Caution: ❏ Be careful not to scratch or damage the paper path guide. ❏ Be careful not to touch the rollers or metal parts of the Automatic Document Feeder, as damage may occur.
Page 139 Attaching the paper path guide 1. Insert the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide into the paper path of the Automatic Document Feeder. 2. Insert the hooks into the rectangular through holes until they clip into place. Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Page 140: Removing The Cover For Thick Or Large Documents (For Perfection 1640Su/Perfection 1640Su Photo Users)
Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents (For Perfection 1640SU/Perfection 1640SU Photo Users) For thick materials or documents that are larger than the document table, remove the document cover. 1. Open the document cover. 2. Pull the cover straight up. 6-10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Page 141: Transporting The Scanner
Note: ❏ When scanning with the cover removed, do not leave any area of the document table exposed to prevent interference from external light. ❏ When you are finished scanning, reattach the document cover in the reverse order that you removed it. Transporting the Scanner If you are transporting the scanner a significant distance or storing it for an extended period, follow the steps below to secure the...
Page 142 2. Turn the transportation lock to the locked position to secure the carriage. Note: If you are using the Film Adapter and it is switched on, the carriage will not move to the home position. Remove the Film Adapter first, then perform the steps above.
Page 143: Problems And Solutions
The online Color Guide also provides versatile tips and other information helpful for problem-solving. Note: If some settings appear dimmed in EPSON TWAIN, they cannot be selected because of the capability of your scanner or your choice of other settings.
Page 144: Error Indicator
Error Indicator If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the indicator light shows of error. Color of light Pattern of light Error type “Command error” on page 6-14 Flashing “Option error” on page 6-14 Flashing “Interface error” on page 6-14 Flashing “Fatal error”...
Page 145: Operating Problems
Fatal error This type of error indicates one or the following problems: ❏ The fluorescent lamp needs to be replaced. ❏ The transportation lock is not released. ❏ The scanner is malfunctioning. Make sure that the transportation lock is in the unlocked position; then turn the scanner off and then back on again.
Page 146: The Scanner Does Not Scan
Cameras Properties dialog box. To view the dialog box, double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel. Remove your scanner every place it appears in the dialog box, then reinstall EPSON TWAIN following the instructions in your Startup Guide. 6-16...
Page 147: Quality Problems
EPSON Scanners Driver Disk appears instead, insert the Scanner Software CD in the CD-ROM drive. Make sure to specify the correct drive letter, the EPSON folder, the folder of your preferred language, and the Win98 (for Windows 98 users) or Win2000 (for Windows 2000 users) folder as the location.
Page 148: Edges Of The Document Are Not Scanned
Edges of the document are not scanned. Position the document so that the area you want to scan is at least 3.5 mm from the edge guides of the document table. Colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image.
Page 149: The Image Does Not Look The Same As The Original
The image does not look the same as the original. ❏ Try different image setting combinations on your scanner software. ❏ Your software may not have sufficient color matching and color management features, or these components may not be installed correctly. See the documentation that comes with your software and computer.
Page 150: When Scanning Printed Matter, Textured Patterns Of Dots Appear Inside Particular Areas Of The Image
When scanning printed matter, textured patterns of dots appear inside particular areas of the image. This condition is normal. The scanner automatically minimizes the problem if Image Type setting is Color Document or Black & White Document in the Manual mode window. Colors on your monitor are different from those in the original image.
Page 151: The Printed Image Is Larger Or Smaller Than The Original
The printed image is larger or smaller than the original. The image size settings of your software determine the size of the printed image. Do not use the size of the monitor image to judge the printed size. Scanned images cannot be printed or come out garbled when printed.
Page 152: Software Setup Problems
❏ Check the connection sequence. See your Startup Guide. The Scanner Status does not indicate “Device Ready” after you click Test in the EPSON TWAIN 5 dialog box (Windows 95 and NT 4.0) or the Scanner’s Properties dialog box (Windows 98 and 2000) in Control Panel.
Page 153: Software Operation Problems
❏ Turn off the scanner and turn off the computer. Then check the connection between the scanner and the computer. ❏ Make sure that EPSON TWAIN is selected in your application software. ❏ Make sure your software is installed correctly.
Page 154: You Can't Select Optional Equipment
EPSON TWAIN reinstallation, insert the Scanner Software CD in the CD-ROM drive. Be sure to specify the correct drive letter, the EPSON folder, the folder of your preferred language, and the Win98 (for Windows 98 users) or Win2000 (for Windows 2000 users) folder as the location.
Page 155: Scanned Image
❏ Change the Destination setting. Select Screen/Web as the “Destination” on page 3-14. Selecting a printer may cause on- screen colors to be different from the colors of the original, however colors will be reproduced correctly when it is printed. You cannot scan an image or you only get a few dots for the scanned image.
Page 156: Colors Differ From The Original
❏ See “Optimizing OCR Scanning” on page 2-27 for more information. Pressing the Start button does not start scanning. ❏ Make sure EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner is installed and the EPSON SMART PANEL’s Launch Application path is set correctly.
Page 157: Scanned Image By Using The Start Button Is Missing
Click the Events tab in your scanner’s Properties dialog box and make sure the Disable device events check box is clear. Also, make sure the Start button is selected as the Scanner events, and at least one scanner event recognizable application in the Send to this application list is selected.
Page 158 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel. 2. Select your scanner in the installed devices list, then click Remove. 3. Click OK and close the dialog box. 4. Shut down Windows 98 or 2000 and turn off your computer and scanner.
Page 159 5. Change the SCSI ID number using the rotary switch, or replace the SCSI board. See the tables below as a guide to change the ID number. Availability Description Not available for Used for hard disk Macintosh Not recommended for Usually used for hard disk Windows Not recommended...
Page 160: Upgrading From Windows 98, 95 Or Nt 4.0 To Windows 2000
If the EPSON Scanners Driver Disk is requested, insert the Scanner Software CD in the CD-ROM drive and make sure to specify the correct drive letter, the EPSON folder, the folder of your preferred language, and the Win98 (for Windows 98 users) or Win2000 (for Windows 2000 users) folder as the location.
Page 161: Uninstalling Epson Twain
Uninstalling EPSON TWAIN For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 users: 1. Click Start and point to Programs. Select EPSON Scanner, and then click EPSON TWAIN 5 Uninstall. 2. Click Yes to uninstall. 3. Click OK to finish. For Windows 98 or 2000 users: 1.
Page 162: During Windows 2000 Installation
Windows 2000 installation, you need to uninstall your scanner from the Device Manager and reinstall EPSON TWAIN. Follow the instructions “Recovering from Scanner Software Installation Problems on Windows 98 and 2000” on page 6-33 to uninstall EPSON TWAIN. 6-32...
Page 163: Recovering From Scanner Software Installation Problems On
(+) sign next to Imaging Device. If EPSON Perfection 1640 appears under Other devices with a question (?) mark or under Imaging Device with an exclamation (!) mark, the EPSON TWAIN file is not installed correctly. Follow the instructions below to reinstall the driver. 6-33...
Page 164 EPSON Perfection 1640 appearing under Other devices with a question (?) mark: 6-34 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Page 165: For Windows 98 Users
Note: Screen shots of Windows 98 are used here for illustration. For Windows 98 users If EPSON Perfection 1640 appears under Other devices with a ? mark Note: Make sure your scanner is turned on and connected to your computer.
Page 166 1. Click ? EPSON Perfection 1640, and then click Remove and 2. Click Close to close the System Properties window. 3. Shut down your computer and turn off your scanner. Then turn on your scanner and computer. 4. The following dialog box appears. To install the driver again, follow the instructions in your Startup Guide.
Page 167 If your scanner is turned off or not connected to your computer, you cannot reinstall the driver properly. 1. Click ! EPSON Perfection 1640, and then click Remove and 2. Click Close to close the System Properties window. 3. Shut down your computer and turn off your scanner. Then turn on your scanner and computer.
Page 168: For Windows 2000 Users
If the following dialog appears, click d, then browse and select or type in the CD-ROM drive letter, the EPSON folder, the folder of your preferred language, and the Win98 folder as the location as shown below. Finally, click OK.
Page 169 EPSON Perfection 1640 appearing under Other devices with a question (?) mark: EPSON Perfection 1640 appearing under Imaging Device with an exclamation (!) mark: 6-39 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Page 170: Sizing Up Your System
2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. Shut down your computer and turn off your scanner. Then turn on your computer and turn back on your scanner. 4. Install EPSON TWAIN following the instructions in your Startup Guide. Sizing Up Your System...
Page 171: Video Cards
Video cards A video card that is sufficient for text may not be good enough for displaying graphic images, especially in color. If all your scanned images look coarse on your monitor, you may want to upgrade your video card. You will need 24-bit color, also called true color or millions of colors, to make the highest quality image reproductions.
Page 172 6-42 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Page 173 Appendix A Technical Specifications System Requirements ........A-2 For PCs .
Page 174: System Requirements
System Requirements Before installing the scanner software, make sure that your system meets the following requirements. For PCs For Windows and SCSI users ® ® ® ® System Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT ® 4.0, or Windows 2000 ®...
Page 175: For Macintosh Computers
VGA or higher resolution monitor 640 × 480 screen Display resolution (800 × 600 or higher recommended), and 256 color (65,000 color or higher recommended) Note: Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system, including the video card, display monitor, and software.
Page 176: Scanning
50% to 200% in 1% increments Image data 14 bits per pixel per color internal 14 bits per pixel per color external Brightness 7 levels (In EPSON TWAIN, Gamma correction controls Brightness) Line Art settings Fixed threshold Text Enhancement Technology (enable/disable selectable)
Page 177: Electrical
1 type for user-defined Color correction 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output 1 type for user-defined (Only user-defined Color correction is available in EPSON TWAIN) Interface SCSI (A half pitch 50-pin connector) USB (Type B Receptacle Connector) Light source...
Page 178: Environmental
Note: Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information. Environmental Temperature: Operation 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Storage -25 to 60°C (-13 to 140°F) Humidity: Operation 10 to 80%, without condensation Storage 10 to 85%, without condensation Operating conditions: Ordinary office or home conditions.
Page 179: Ce Marking
230V model: Safety standards EN 60950 IEC 60950 AS/NZS 3548 Class B CISPR Pub22 Class B CE marking 230 V model: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 500-24 Technical Specifications...
Page 180: Scsi Interface
SCSI Interface Interface type: ANSI X3T9.2/375R Revision 10L (SCSI 2) Functions: BUS FREE phase ARBITRATION phase SELECTION/RESELECTION phase COMMAND phase (Logical Unit Number is fixed to 0 and command link function is not supported.) DATA phase Data in phase Data out phase STATUS phase MESSAGE phase MESSAGE IN phase...
Page 181: Usb Interface
Configuration: Element Description Device Full Speed mode (12 Mbit/s) Class: Vendor-specific Vendor ID: 0x04B8 (Seiko Epson Corp.) Product ID: 0x010A Configuration Characteristics: Self-powered, Remote wake up feature is not supported Maximum power consumption from VBUS: 2 mA (5 V) Interface...
Page 182: Initialization Methods
Initialization Methods The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in the following ways: SCSI Hardware The scanner is turned on. initialization The scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface. Software Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the scanner) initialization command.
Page 183: Film Adapter
Film Adapter Electrical Specifications: Supplied Voltage: DC 21.6 to 26.4 V Rated current: 0.5 A Environmental Conditions: Temperature Operation: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Storage: -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F) Humidity Operation: 10% to 80%, without condensation Storage: 10% to 85%, without condensation Reliability: Light Source:...
Page 184: Automatic Document Feeder
Automatic Document Feeder General specifications: Paper supply: Face up load Paper out: Face down eject Paper setting 30 pcs (55 g/m² paper, maximum total quantity: thickness under 6 mm) Electrical specifications: Input voltage: DC 21.6 to 26.4 V DC 4.75 to 5.25 V Input Current: 24 V: 0.8 A 5 V: 0.2 A...
Page 185: Appendix B Contacting Customer Support
Appendix B Contacting Customer Support Overview ..........B-2 Contacting Customer Support...
Page 186: Overview
Overview If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. Customer support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information.
Page 187: Glossary
Glossary additive primary colors The colors of red, green and blue (RGB) - which give the perception of white when combined equally. These are the colors of the color system used by monitors and scanners. bi-level data Image data that is composed of 1 bit per pixel. A pixel is represented by a single bit of digital data that can be expressed as only 1 (light) or 0 (dark).
Page 188 Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Image scanners. A system of commands that allows you to control image scanners from your software. ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers. A system of commands that allows you to control printers from your software. exposure A scanner function that lightens or darkens the scanned image data.
Page 189 imagesetter A device that uses computer files to produce high-resolution text and graphics output on film or paper. These are usually found in service bureaus and printing companies. impact dot printer A printer that transfers ink onto the paper by striking an ink ribbon with a number of small pins.
Page 190 port An interface channel through which data is transmitted between devices. primary colors Basic colors. See additive primary colors and subtractive primary colors. resolution Indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels. Can be measured in dots per inch (dpi), pixels per inch (ppi), or samples per inch (spi). scan An operation performed by the sensor and the carriage.
Page 191 tone curve The graph that shows the contrast ratio between the input (original image) and output (image data) in image processing. unsharp mask Originally a photographic process in which a sharply focussed and a slightly out- of-focus image are combined to produce a sharper image. This process is simulated by software to produce the same effect.
Page 192 Glossary...

Epson PERFECTION 1640 SU Reference Manual

Introduction

Chapter 1 Using the Start Button

Chapter 2 Scanning Basics

Chapter 3 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features

Chapter 4 Calibrating Your System

Chapter 5 Options

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Contacting Customer Support

Glossary

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