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Epson ES-300C User Manual

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  • Page 1 Scanner Utility for Epson TWAIN User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Scanner Utility for Epson TWAIN User’s Guide This manual is printed on recycled paper and is 100% recyclable.
  • Page 3 Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or consequential damages.
  • Page 4 ACQUIRE command also located in the FILE pull-down menu. Do not use the SCAN command in the FILE pull-down menu because it does not use Epson TWAIN and it may lock up your system. The current version of Picture Publisher (version 3.1) produces a reversed or negative image when...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Computer ......2 Scanner ......3 Interface.
  • Page 6 Chapter 3 Starting Epson TWAIN ......3-2 Basic Scanning With Epson TWAIN ....3-3 Setting Epson TWAIN Options for Your Image Type Previewing Your Image .
  • Page 7 When you scan Black and White Line Art, Black and White Halftone, or other monochrome image, the scanned image is reversed like a negative image ..4-4 The predefined Scan Mode and Target Device settings don’t meet your specific scanning requirements .

  • Page 8: Introduction 1

    Without leaving Picture Publisher, you can use TWAIN to scan the image and place it in your document. Epson” TWAIN is a set of drivers designed to take advantage of your Epson scanner’s advanced features with any software application that supports TWAIN, providing you with a sophisticated, high-speed scanning solution.

  • Page 9: What You Need To Use Epson Twain

    Windows installs everything you need. Just follow the instructions in Chapter 3 for installing Epson TWAIN. If you do not have Windows, you can still install the Epson Scanner Utility to support the bidirectional parallel or Adaptec SCSI adapters using the INSTALL program from the DOS prompt.

  • Page 10: Scanner

    0 ES-800C tl ES-600C 0 ES-300C. Interface Epson TWAIN supports the following interface options: Epson bidirectional parallel interface (B808011) for IBM AT or compatible computers (ISA bus) 0 Adaptec AHA-1510 SCSI host adapter D PS/2 built-in bidirectional parallel interface. Introduction 3...

  • Page 11: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use This Manual User’s Guide This use Epson TWAIN with your Epson scanner and your applications that support the open industry TWAIN interface. Chapter 1 explains how to install either your bidirectional parallel interface or SCSI adapter card.

  • Page 12: Where To Get Help

    Where to Get Help Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 922-8911: Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Installing the Interface Card Removing the Cover ......1-3 Checking the Jumper Setting ....1-3 Installing the Card .
  • Page 14 IBM PS/2. If you have a PS/2, you don’t need to install an additional interface card. Turn to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing Epson TWAIN. You must install either the bidirectional parallel interface or the Adaptec SCSI adapter for all other computers.

  • Page 15: Removing The Cover

    If you are installing an Adaptec SCSI adapter card, skip the section on checking jumper setting. Checking the Jumper Setting One of the jumpers on your Epson bidirectional parallel adapter card identifies the port address for your bidirectional parallel port. Follow these steps to unpack the option card and check the jumper setting: 1.
  • Page 16 2. Locate jumper J1 on the card. (Ignore the J2 jumper.) A jumper’s setting is determined by where the jumper is placed on the pins. It connects either the left pin and the middle pin or the right pin and the middle pin, as shown below. Installing the interface Card LPT1 LPT2...
  • Page 17 Most people use LPT1 to connect a printer, so you probably want to leave the jumper at the factory setting so that it supports the LPT2 address for your scanner. Note The TWAIN installation program requires that you identify your...

  • Page 18: Installing The Card

    installing the Card Your computer has several standard option slots that can accommodate either the Adaptec SCSI or the bidirectional parallel adapter card. You can install the interface card in any available slot. See your computer manual for detailed installation instructions or follow these general steps: 1.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Cable

    1. Make sure both the scanner and computer are turned off. 2. If the Epson scanner is your only SCSI device, attach the 50-pin connectors to the scanner and your computer. Fasten the connectors with the clamps on the sides of the connector.

  • Page 20: Checking Your Scsi Device Settings

    The factory-set SCSI ID of the scanner is 2. The SCSI host adapter in the computer is normally preset to ID number 7. If you are going to add the scanner to a system in which one of your SCSI devices already has a SCSI ID of 2, change the ID number of the scanner to an unused number as described next: 1.
  • Page 21 Do not set the SCSI ID to 8 or 9, and do not set the ID number to an ID already assigned to another device. The computer, scanner, and other devices will notfunction properly. You are now ready to install Epson TWAIN. ES-800C Installing the Interface Card...

  • Page 22: Starting The Epson Twain Setup Program

    Chapter 2 Installing Epson TWAIN Starting the Epson TWAIN Setup Program ... . Installing Epson TWAIN for Bi-directional Support..2-3 Installing Epson TWAIN for Adaptec SCSI Support ..2-5 Running SCANTEST .
  • Page 23 Epson TWAIN Setup program these using Windows: 1. If you are not already in Windows, start Windows. 2. Insert the Epson Scanner Utility diskette in your diskette drive. 3. From the File menu in the Program Manager or File Manager, select The Run dialog box appears.

  • Page 24: Installing Epson Twain For Bidirectional Support

    You see Epson Scanner Utility Setup welcome screen. If you decide to stop installing Epson TWAIN at any point, select The Setup program prompts you to verify leaving Exit. the Setup program. Also, on some screens, previous screen. For more information about any of screen, select Help.
  • Page 25 4. Select the bidirectional parallel option: Bi-directional Parallel Adapter Support Select Continue. 6. Refer to the table below to select one of the options. Epson Adapter J1-LPT1: - Address 03F8h Epson Adapter J1-LPT2: - Address 02F8h Most PS/2 Models - Address 038Ch Select J1-LPT1...

  • Page 26: Installing Epsontwain For Adaptec Scsi Support

    If you chose to change your CONFIG.SYS file yourself, make the changes now, using the information in the CONFIG.ADD file. 13. Reboot your computer. Installing Epson TWAIN for Adaptec SCSI Support Setup screens for Adaptec SCSI adapter support include: 0 Welcome screen 0 Installation Options...
  • Page 27 Enter Scanner SCSI ID Enter MS-DOS Path D Enter Windows Path 0 Enter ASPI Path. Follow these steps to install Epson TWAIN for Adaptec SCSI adapter support: 1. From the welcome screen, select Options screen appears. 2. Select your preferred option: Make changes to CONFIG.SYS...
  • Page 28 14. Insert the Adaptec ASPI DOS Manager diskette in your diskette drive. 15. Select Continue. program prompts you to insert the Epson TWAIN diskette in your diskette drive. You see the Enter Scanner SCSI ID screen. You see the Enter MS-DOS Path screen.

  • Page 29: Running Scantest

    Insert the Epson Scanner Utility diskette in your diskette drive. As Setup installs Epson TWAIN, it displays percent of Setup Successful! 17. If you chose to change your CONFlG.SYS file yourself, make the changes now, using the information in the CONFIG.ADD file.
  • Page 30 If you have problems scanning an image using SCANTEST, check that the scanner is turned on and connected with the correct cable. See your scanner manual for troubleshooting information. Now you are ready to use Epson TWAIN. Installing Epson TWAIN 2-9...
  • Page 31 Using TWAIN Starting Epson TWAIN ..... . . Basic Scanning With Epson TWAIN ....

  • Page 32: Starting Epson Twain

    This section describes using Epson TWAIN to scan an image into your TWAIN-compliant application. Starting Epson TWAIN Follow these steps to select your Epson scanner as the TWAIN acquire device and to start Epson TWAIN: 1. Make sure both your scanner and your computer are turned 2.

  • Page 33: Basic Scanning With Epson Twain

    Setting Epson TWAIN Options for Your Image Type Scanning images with satisfactory results depends on knowing the type of image you are scanning and then using the Epson TWAIN options required by that type of image. in your application’s File menu. You’ll see the...

  • Page 34: Previewing Your Image

    If you are scanning color images, you may wan color or 24-bit video card in your computer for the best results. Follow these steps to select the Epson TWAIN options that are best for the type of image you are scanning.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Scanning Area

    Place the image you want to scan face down on the scanner. Select Preview. right of the Scanner Control screen shows the image. Note that the preview colors may not be accurate unless you have a true color (24-bit) video card. Wait until you have scanned the image to judge the colors.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the Brightness If the preview of your image appears too dark or too light, you can adjust the Brightness scroll bar on the Epson TWAIN Scanner Control screen to make your image lighter or darker. Brightness values range from -3 to +3. To lighten a dark original, use -1 to -3.

  • Page 37: Checking The Size

    Scanning Your Image Once you have adjusted the Epson TWAIN settings to suit your needs, you can scan the image by selecting Scan. After several seconds, Epson TWAIN places the scanned image in your application.
  • Page 38 If you need to scan images at resolutions above 72 DPI, follow these steps to modify your resolution settings. 1. From the Epson TWAIN Scanner Control screen, select Target Device from the Edit pull-down menu. You see the Edit Target Device screen.
  • Page 39 Make sure you select Add and not TWAIN modifies the existing target device rather than creating a new one. 6. Select OK to return to the Epson TWAIN Scanner Control screen. To scan an image at the resolution you have just identified, follow the procedures in the section “Basic Scanning with...

  • Page 40: Using Epson Twain's Advanced Features

    Using Epson TWAIN’s Advanced Features You may want to use Epson TWAIN’s advanced features to your scanning needs. meet Modifying Settings on the Scanner Control Screen The following table summarizes the options available to you on the Epson TWAIN Scanner Control screen. Use these options to modify the settings used to scan your image.

  • Page 41: Editing The Scan Mode Settings

    Editing the Scan Mode Settings The scan mode definitions provide pixel depth and halftone values used to scan your image. Epson TWAIN allows you to modify or delete existing definitions or create your own definitions to suit your needs. Select Scan...
  • Page 42 You will generally want to select None and let your image editing software or the output device perform the halftoning. The selections you see vary depending on the scanner you are using. Possible values are: None Hard Tone Soft Tone...
  • Page 43 Modify. 4. Select to accept your changes or Use the following table if you need to reset the defaults of your Epson-supplied scan modes once you have modified them. Epson-supplied Scan Mode Black & White Line Art Black &White Halftone Black &White Photograph 256 Gray...

  • Page 44: Editing The Target Device Settings

    Editing the Target Device Settings Epson TWAIN provides several target device definitions you can use or edit to suit your needs. In addition to Gamma Correction and Color Correction settings, the Target Device screen allows you to edit Resolution settings.
  • Page 45 Device p&Y To Add a Target Device Rather than modifying the Epson-supplied target devices, you will probably want to create your own definitions. Follow these steps to add a target device: 1. Select a predefined target device similar to the device you want to define.
  • Page 46 Values include: CRT Display Impact Dot Thermal Transfer Ink Jet Select minimum to maximum dots per inch (DPI) defined by the scanner. Values are: 50 DPI 175 DPI’ 60 DPI’ 180 DPI 72 DPI 200 DPI 75 DPI 216 DPI’...
  • Page 47 Note Make sure you select Add and not Modify or OK or Epson TWAIN modifies the existing target device rather than creating a new one. 5. Select to accept your changes or To Modify a Target Device You can modify any of the existing target devices. Follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 48 Use the following table if you need to reset the defaults of your Epson-supplied target devices once you have modified them. Epson-supplied Target Device Defaults Target Device FX Printer LQ Printer SQ Printer Thermal Printer Laser Printer VGA Screen EGA Screen...

  • Page 49: Scanned Image Is Reversed Like A Negative Image

    The Sharpness setting is “grayed out” in the Epson TWAIN Scanner Control dialog ..... . The Document Source setting is “grayed out” in the Epson TWAIN Scanner Control dialog .

  • Page 50: When You Select An Acquire Device, Epson Scanners Is Not Listed

    If you have problems using Epson TWAIN, check this section. It describes potential problems and provides possible solutions. When you select an Acquire device, Epson Scanners is not listed. Either Epson TWAIN was not installed or was not installed correctly. Reinstall Epson TWAIN using the Setup program from within Windows.

  • Page 51: Target Device Or Scan Mode Names Or Settings Are Different Or Incorrect

    You may have tried to install Epson TWAIN using the Setup utility for the Adaptec AHA-1510 SCSI Host Adapter when you were using another Adaptec host adapter. The Epson TWAIN SCSI installer installs SCSI support only for the Adaptec AHA-1510 SCSI Host Adapter. If you are using a different adapter, follow the software installation instructions in the adapter user manual.

  • Page 52: An Error In The Scanner Or A Paper Jam In The Automatic Document Feeder Caused An Error Message

    Feeder caused an error message. Reset the scanner to clear the error condition, then try scanning again. The Sharpness setting is “grayed out” in the Epson TWAIN Scanner Control dialog. You are using a scanner that does not support the Sharpness feature.

  • Page 53: The Predefined Scan Mode And Target Device Settings Don't Meet Your Specific Scanning Requirements

    Sometimes the halftone or dither settings you select in Scan Mode seem to be ignored. Halftone and dither settings on most Epson scanners are only available when the Pixel Depth setting is set to Black and White or 8 colors (1 or 2 bits per pixel per color). With other Pixel Depth settings, the halftone or dither settings may be ignored.

  • Page 54: Color Correction

    A software program designed to perform a specific task, such as a word processing, image editing, or spreadsheet program. bi-directional parallel interface An interface Epson TWAIN uses to communicate between the computer and the scanner. A scanner function to lighten or darken the output image data.

  • Page 55: Gamma Correction

    dithering A process in which software or an output device simulates continuous tones with groups of dots. Short for dots per inch. A unit of measurement for resolution. The higher the value, the higher the resolution. gamma correction A method of adjusting the transfer curve so that the reproduction results on different types of output devices have gradations similar to the original image.

  • Page 56: Scan Mode

    An operation performed by the sensor and the carriage. The image is divided into pixels by scanning. scan mode A selection of pixel depths and halftoning methods. Epson TWAIN provides several scan mode settings to adjust the scanned image you are creating. You can also define your own scan mode settings.
  • Page 57 A set of gamma correction, color correction, and resolution settings that match the characteristics of the scan to the final output device. Epson TWAIN provides several target device settings to adjust your scanned image to suit the target device you intend to use. You can also define your own target device settings.
  • Page 58 3-18 Diskette contents, Intro-1 Dither, 3-12 Document source, 3-10, 4-4 DPI, 3-8, 3-16 Electric shock, 1-3 Enter path, 2-5, 2-7 Epson bi-directional parallel interface, Intro-3 Epson Scanner Utility DOS Device Driver, 2-2 DOS installation, Intro-2 README, Intro-2 Epson TWAIN...
  • Page 59 3-8, 3-14 -18 defaults, 3-18 delete, 3-18 modify, 3-17 problems, 4-3, 4-5 settings, 3-16 Technical help, Intro-5 Testing scanner connection, 2-8 -9 True color, 3-4 TWAIN acquire device, 3-2 units, 3-7, 3-10 VGA screen, 3-8 Video card, 3-4, 3-5...
  • Page 60 De C.V. Av. Ejercito National No. 904 6 Piso Col. Palamas Polanco Condigo Postal 11510, Mexico, D.F. Phone: (525) 395-9944 Fax: (525) 395-9499 Epson Venezuela, S.A. Edif. Epson - La Urbina Caracas, Venezuela Phone: (582) 241-0433 Fax: (582) 2414561 Be110...
  • Page 61 Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Avenue Torrance, California 90503...

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