Page 1 ® ™ EPSON Expression 836XL User’s Guide Color Image Scanner...
Page 2 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 3: For Canadian Users
For Canadian Users This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édict‚...
Page 4: Copyright Notice
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON scanner. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other scanners.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction Optional Equipment How to Use This Manual Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Important Safety Instructions Where to Get Help Scanner Basics Scanner Parts Lights and Buttons Scanner Errors Contents Page 5...
Page 6 Scanning Scanning Oversized Documents Using Optional Equipment Using the Transparency Unit Contents Unpacking the Transparency Unit Removing the Shipping Screws Installing the Transparency Unit Installing the Transparency Guide Scanning Transparencies and Oversized Film Using the Film Holders Scanning Normal Documents with the Transparency Unit Installed Adjusting the Transparency Guide Angle Page 6...
Page 7 Using the Auto Document Feeder Maintaining and Transporting Your Cleaning the Scanner Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Transporting the Scanner Contents Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder Installing the Auto Document Feeder Loading Paper in the Auto Document Feeder Fixing Paper Jams in the Auto Document Feeder...
Page 8 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Upgrading Your System Problems and Solutions Using the Document Guide Contents Indicator Lights Operation Problems Scan Quality Problems Image Matching Problems Installing the Document Guide Scanning the Document Guide Calculating the Adjustment Angle Scanning Your Aligned Document Using the Clear Document Guide Page 8...
Page 9 Specifications Scanner Specifications Auto Document Feeder Specifications Contents Scanning Supported Documents Electrical Environmental Safety Approvals Parallel Interface SCSI Interface Initialization Methods Basic Specifications Documents Supported Electrical Environmental Safety Approvals Page 9...
Page 10 Transparency Unit Specifications Index Contents Basic Specifications Electrical Environmental Page 10...
Page 11 The EPSON Expression™ 836XL is a true 800-dpi full-color flatbed scanner with a US B (12.2 inch scanning area. It has the ability to scan in color or grayscale, making it ideal for virtually all uses, from simple drawings to complex full-color illustrations.
Page 12 Three resident interfaces: one bidirectional parallel and two SCSI. With these interfaces, you can connect multiple computers to the scanner at the same time. Software control of all scanner functions. Introduction Page 12...
Page 13: Introduction
Optional Equipment The following optional items are available to expand the versatility of your scanner. For detailed information on using these options, see Using Optional Equipment. Auto Document Feeder (B81311*) The auto document feeder allows you to scan up to 30 pages automatically.
Page 14: How To Use This Manual
Maintaining and Transporting Your Scanner gives tips on caring for your scanner and preparing it for a move. Troubleshooting provides solutions to problems you may encounter. Introduction...
Page 15: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
Specifications provides technical details on your scanner and its optional equipment. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your scanner.
Page 16: Important Safety Instructions
Unplug the scanner before cleaning it. Clean it with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the scanner. Do not place the scanner near a radiator or heat source. Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner’s cabinet.
Page 17 Introduction If you use an extension cord with the scanner, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
Page 18: Where To Get Help
FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your e-mail address as the password. EPSON Download You can call the EPSON Download Service at (800) 442-2007. Set your Service communications software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps.
Page 19 Automated telephone services Service Access EPSON SoundAdvice™ For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800) 442-2110. EPSON FaxAdvice™ Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800) 442-2110. You must provide a return fax number to use this service.
Page 20 You can purchase optional equipment, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Introduction Product name Product serial number...
Page 21: Scanner Basics
Scanner Parts carriage at home position transportation lock screw Scanner Basics document cover document table Lights and Buttons Page 21...
Page 22 Scanner Basics SCSI interface terminator connections switch SCSI ID dial option interface connection AC plug connection Page 22...
Page 23: Lights And Buttons
Comes on when the scanner is turned on. READY light (green) Comes on when the scanner is ready to scan and flashes during scanning. When an error occurs, the type of error is indicated by both the READY and ERROR lights, as listed in Scanner Errors.
Page 24: Scanner Errors
Scanner Errors The RESET button may not work if two If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the computers are connected to the READY and ERROR lights indicate the type of error. See scanner and a...
Page 25: Scanning
Scanner Basics Press the OPERATE button to turn on the scanner. The OPERATE light comes on. Make sure the scanner’s READY light is on, then turn on the computer. Open the document cover. Place your original on the document table with the side to be scanned facing down.
Page 26 Close the document cover gently so that the document doesn’t move. To scan your document, follow the instructions in the ® EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide or the LaserSoft ® SilverFast ai for EPSON Expression Guide. ® ™ 836XL User’s Page 26...
Page 27: Scanning Oversized Documents
Grasp the back of the document cover Caution: beside the hinges and lift it straight up. Do not force the cover off the scanner or lift the cover by the front. You may damage the cover. When scanning with...
Page 28: Using Optional Equipment
Follow the steps in these sections to install and use the scanner’s optional equipment: Using the Transparency Unit Using the Auto Document Feeder Using Optional Equipment Page 28...
Page 29: Using The Transparency Unit
Using the Transparency Unit The optional transparency unit (part number B81310*) lets you scan full color transparencies, strips of negatives or positives, and slides. You can also scan normal opaque documents with the TPU installed. Follow the steps in these sections to install and use the TPU: Using Optional Equipment Unpacking the Transparency Unit Removing the Shipping Screws...
Page 30: Unpacking The Transparency Unit
Unpacking the Transparency Unit Make sure all these items are included in the box with the TPU. Contact your EPSON dealer if anything is missing or damaged. transparency unit reflective document mat transparency guide guide and adjust pins Using Optional Equipment...
Page 31: Removing The Shipping Screws
Removing the Shipping Screws To prevent damage during shipping, shipping screws are attached to the TPU to secure its lamp assembly. You must Caution: remove these screws before using the TPU. If a screw is left in an outer hole while using the TPU, the TPU may be damaged.
Page 32 If this is the case, reattach the TPU to the scanner, close the TPU, and Before transporting the scanner, turn it off, remove the TPU, turn on the scanner. and replace the shipping screws in the outer shipping holes The lamp assembly returns to its home labeled CLAMP.
Page 33: Installing The Transparency Unit
Installing the Transparency Unit Follow the steps below to install the TPU: Using Optional Equipment Make sure the scanner is turned off. Then unplug the power cable from the scanner. Remove the document cover by grasping it beside the hinges and lifting it straight up.
Page 34 Using Optional Equipment Align the TPU hinge pins with the holes in the scanner, then lower the TPU until the pins rest securely in the holes. Close the TPU. Page 34...
Page 35 TPU—doing so may damage the TPU. Using Optional Equipment Attach the TPU connector to the option connector at the back of the scanner. Secure the connector using the attached screws. Plug the scanner back in and turn it on. Page 35...
Page 36: Installing The Transparency Guide
Follow the steps below to install the transparency guide: Using Optional Equipment Lift the TPU. If your scanner doesn’t already have a guide pin and adjust pin installed as shown below, insert the guide pin and adjust pin that came with the TPU. Make sure the adjust pin’s arrow faces the guide pin.
Page 37 Place the transparency guide above the scanner’s document table over the pins as shown below. Make sure the oval hole is on the right. Using Optional Equipment Page 37...
Page 38 Before scanning transparencies, use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the glass of the TPU and the scanner’s document table, including the narrow window visible through the transparency guide. Using Optional Equipment To scan transparencies, see and Oversized Film.
Page 39: Scanning Transparencies And Oversized Film
The maximum film size is 11.4 16.5 inches (290 420 mm). Close the TPU and scan according to the instructions in your scanner software’s online guide. Using Optional Equipment Page 39...
Page 40: Using The Film Holders
Using the Film Holders You can use the four film holders that came with the TPU to scan 35 mm slides, strips of 35 mm negative or positive film, strips of medium format (2 1/4-inch) film, and 4 5-inch (102 127 mm) film.
Page 41 Place the slide holder on the document table with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide, as shown below. Align the triangles on the slide holder and the transparency guide. Close the TPU and scan the slides according to your scanner software’s online guide. triangle Page 41...
Page 42 Loading strips of negative or positive film Using Optional Equipment Place the 35 mm filmstrip holder on a flat surface, then lift up one end of the strip cover and remove it. Insert a strip of film in the filmstrip holder facedown. Page 42...
Page 43 Using Optional Equipment To replace the strip cover: Insert the two tabs on one end of the cover into the two corresponding slots in the holder. Swing the cover down, fitting the cover holes over the pins on the holder. Snap the cover shut.
Page 44 Loading medium format (2 1/4-inch) film Using Optional Equipment Close the TPU and scan the film according to your scanner software’s online guide. Place the medium format film holder on a flat surface, then lift up the side of the strip cover to open it.
Page 45 Using Optional Equipment Insert the film in the holder facedown. Close the cover until it snaps shut. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the film you scan. Page 45...
Page 46 Place the holder on the document table with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide. Align the triangles on the holder and the transparency guide. Close the TPU and scan the film according to the instructions in your scanner software’s online guide. Page 46...
Page 47 Loading 4 x 5-inch film Using Optional Equipment Place the 4 5-inch film holder on a flat surface, then lift up the side of the film cover to open it. Insert the film in the holder facedown. Page 47...
Page 48 Using Optional Equipment Close the cover until it snaps shut. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the film you want to scan. Page 48...
Page 49 Place the holder on the document table as shown with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide. Align the triangles on the holder and the transparency guide. Close the TPU and scan according to the instructions in your scanner software’s online guide. Page 49...
Page 50: Scanning Normal Documents With The Transparency Unit Installed
Using Optional Equipment Open the TPU and remove the transparency guide from the scanner’s document table, if necessary. Slide the reflective document mat into place and insert the tabs into the slots on the TPU as shown below. Then firmly pull up the mat while inserting the top two tabs into the slots in the top of the TPU.
Page 51 Document Source to Flatbed (TWAIN Pro) or your Document Type to Reflective (SilverFast). To remove the reflective document mat, slide it down and then pull it up and out of the slots on the TPU. Scanner Basics, Page 51...
Page 52: Adjusting The Transparency Guide Angle
The direction and degree you should turn the adjust pin depends on your scanner and the placement of the document to be scanned. You may want to experiment with it to determine the best angle.
Page 53: Using The Auto Document Feeder
It is particularly useful for OCR (optical character recognition) scanning or for creating an image database. To use the ADF with your OCR software, you must install EPSON TWAIN Pro. Follow the steps in these sections to install and use the ADF:...
Page 54: Unpacking The Auto Document Feeder
Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder Make sure that the following items are included in the ADF box. Contact your EPSON dealer if anything is missing or damaged. screwdriver stopper paper out support installation screws knobs Using Optional Equipment Page 54...
Page 55: Installing The Auto Document Feeder
Installing the Auto Document Feeder Before installing the ADF, be aware that: Follow the steps below to install the ADF on your scanner: Using Optional Equipment The ADF is heavy, so you may need to have someone help you lift it.
Page 56 Using Optional Equipment Insert the installation screws that came with the ADF into the holes in the back of the scanner and secure them with the enclosed screwdriver, as shown below. Place the two knobs included with the ADF beside the scanner.
Page 57 Warning: The ADF is heavy, so you may need to have someone help you lift it. Using Optional Equipment Place the ADF on the scanner, lining up the screws with the holes as shown. Page 57...
Page 58 Using Optional Equipment Twist the knobs onto the ends of the screws and tighten them using the enclosed screwdriver. Attach the ADF’s connector to the scanner’s option interface. Secure the connection by tightening the connector screws. Page 58...
Page 59 10 Reattach all the scanner cables and turn on the scanner. Using Optional Equipment Peel off the backing from the stopper and from the paper out support provided with the ADF. Then attach the stopper and paper out support to the scanner as shown.
Page 60: Loading Paper In The Auto Document Feeder
Loading Paper in the Auto Document Feeder The ADF can hold up to 30 sheets of the following paper sizes, based on a paper weight of 17 lb and a thickness of 0.2 Caution: inch (6.0 mm) or less: Do not feed photographic sheets Paper size or valuable original...
Page 61 Follow the steps below to load paper in the ADF: Note: You can automatically scan both sides of a document using the ADF-double sided setting in EPSON TWAIN Pro. See the software’s online user’s guide for instructions. Using Optional Equipment Has no carbon coating.
Page 62 Caution: When scanning high-quality color or halftone documents, it is best to open the ADF and scan documents as described in Loading documents manually. Don’t open the ADF while scanning. You’ll get an option error and possibly a paper feeding error. Always close the ADF before scanning or using the feeder.
Page 63: Loading Documents Manually
Loading documents manually You can load documents manually while the ADF is installed. Open the ADF and place the document on the document table. Then close the ADF and scan the document as described in Scanner Basics. Using Optional Equipment Page 63...
Page 64: Fixing Paper Jams In The Auto Document Feeder
Fixing Paper Jams in the Auto Document Feeder If a paper jam occurs, first open the ADF’s cover to determine where the paper jam occurred. Using Optional Equipment Page 64...
Page 65 If paper jams in the feeder, open the cover on the left and slowly pull out the jammed paper as shown. (Be careful not to pull too hard or the paper may tear, making it more difficult to remove.) open cover Using Optional Equipment pull paper out this way or this way...
Page 66 After removing the jammed paper, close the ADF cover and reset the scanner by turning it off and on again or pressing the RESET button. Using Optional Equipment Page 66...
Page 67: Adjusting The Scanning Position Of The Auto Document Feeder
Adjusting the Scanning Position of the Auto Document Feeder If your document feeds into the ADF too far or not far enough, adjust the scanning position using the adjustment dials. This problem may occur if the stopper is not installed or not positioned properly on the document table, so first make sure the stopper is installed as described in Installing the Auto...
Page 68 The right dial controls where paper stops when it is first loaded from the feeder. The left dial controls where double-sided originals stop during scanning of the second side. If the upper portion of the scanned image is missing, turn the dial clockwise.
Page 69: Maintaining And Transporting Your Scanner
Transporting Your This chapter gives tips on caring for your scanner and preparing it for a move in these sections: Cleaning the Scanner Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Transporting the Scanner Maintaining and Scanner Page 69...
Page 70: Cleaning The Scanner
Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning it, unplug the scanner’s power Caution: cable. Then clean the outside with mild detergent diluted in Never open the scanner case. water.
Page 71: Replacing The Fluorescent Lamp
Never open the case of the scanner. If you lights flash. If this happens, the lamp assembly may need to think repairs or be replaced. For details, contact your local Epson Customer adjustments are Care Center (see necessary, consult your Epson Customer Care Center.
Page 72: Transporting The Scanner
Transporting the Scanner If you need to transport the scanner or store it for an extended period, you must secure the carriage beforehand. Note: If the scanner is Turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the inoperable, the home position (the left side).
Page 73: Troubleshooting
This chapter helps you solve scanner problems in these sections: Diagnosing Problems Upgrading Your System Problems and Solutions Using the Document Guide Diagnosing Problems Some problems you may have can involve your software or computer, such as: Incorrect setup of the parallel or SCSI interface...
Page 74 Incorrect operation of your scanner software If an error occurs, check the scanner’s indicator lights. See Indicator Lights to determine what kind of error it is, and try the suggested solutions. If that doesn’t solve the problem, see Problems and Solutions.
Page 75: Indicator Lights
Check that the transportation lock screw is released, check any installed options, then push the RESET button. If the scanner still does not operate properly, turn the scanner off and on. If the problem persists or it occurs repeatedly, consult your dealer.
Page 76: Upgrading Your System
Upgrading Your System To improve your image processing speed and the appearance of the images on your monitor, you can add the following items to your system: Troubleshooting Additional memory. Scanned images use much more memory than text files, so you may need more RAM in your computer and a larger hard disk.
Page 77 Compression software. Many different programs are available to make image files smaller for storage or transmission. For example, they can enable you to store a 3MB image file on a 1.44MB floppy disk. Compression software can compress images and restore them with virtually no loss of data or quality.
Page 78: Problems And Solutions
The OPERATE light does not come on. Problem Solution The scanner is not Make sure the power cable is correctly plugged into the scanner and getting power. the power outlet. Make sure the outlet is operational and is not connected to a timer or switch.
Page 79: The Scanner Software Does Not Work Properly
Your software or Make sure you’ve selected the correct interface port and settings when interface is not you installed your scanner and interface software. Also make sure the operating properly. interface board on your computer is installed properly. If you’re using the SCSI interface, confirm that the terminator and SCSI ID are set correctly.
Page 80: Scan Quality Problems
Make sure the document is placed flat on the document table. placed correctly. You may have accidentally moved the document during scanning. Check the position of the document and don’t move it while the scanner is operating. Be sure the scanner is not tilted or placed on an unstable surface.
Page 81 The edges of the document are missing from the scanned output. Problem Solution The document is The document table has non-readable areas around the edges. positioned incorrectly. Reposition your document so that the image you want to scan is within the readable area.
Page 82 (See your printer manual for instructions on solving the problem.) Your scanner may be If this happens on both your screen and printout, the scanner’s sensor causing the problem. may be malfunctioning. Consult your dealer. Troubleshooting Guide.
Page 83 The image cannot be printed, the printout is garbled, or the printout is not an image. Problem Solution Your printer may be Check that the printer is properly connected with the computer and is causing the problem. correctly set up. (See your printer manual for instructions.) Your printer software Check that your printer software is properly installed and configured.
Page 84: Image Matching Problems
(See your software manual for details.) Colors on your monitor are different from those in the original image. Problem Solution Use the EPSON Screen Calibration utility as described in the Setup You’re using EPSON TWAIN Pro and didn’t Guide.
Page 85 Exact matching of monitor colors is very difficult. Try using the ICM (Windows 95) or ColorSync™ (Macintosh), color matching schemes that came with your scanner software for the most precise color matches. See your scanner software’s online user’s guide for instructions.
Page 86: Using The Document Guide
Before using these the angle of scanning. instructions, read the EPSON TWAIN Pro This section includes instructions for: User’s Guide to learn how to create and work with frames.
Page 87: Installing The Document Guide
Troubleshooting grid document guide guide pin Insert the guide pin in the left hole above the scanner’s document table and the adjust pin in the right hole; push them in securely. Turn the adjust pin so its arrow faces the guide pin.
Page 88 Lay the clear document guide on the document table with the oval hole on the right and the round hole on the left. Align the holes on the guide over the pins. arrow adjust pin guide pin clear document guide Troubleshooting Page 88...
Page 89 Troubleshooting Place the grid document guide onto the guide pins with the oval hole on the right and the round hole on the left. Close the document cover. Page 89...
Page 90: Scanning The Document Guide
EPSON TWAIN Pro Settings Document Source: Flatbed Image Type: 256 Grayscale Destination: LineWork Scan Resolution: 800 dpi Click Preview. You see a preview of the document guide in the preview area. (See the EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide for details.) Page 90...
Page 91 Make a marquee around the alignment dots on the document guide. scale boxes marquee Troubleshooting Page 91...
Page 92 Use the Marquee tool to create another frame around the top scale. second marquee Troubleshooting Page 92...
Page 93 Troubleshooting Use the Zoom tool to view the enlarged scale. Remove the second frame by clicking on the Delete Marquee tool Align the left edge of the original frame with position 4 on the scale. Click on the Return to Full Preview button Page 93...
Page 94 Troubleshooting Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the bottom scale. Write down the position of the original frame edge on the bottom scale. Use the procedure in Calculating the Adjustment Angle calculate the proper adjustment angle. Example: Top scale reading = 4.0 Bottom scale reading = 3.6 Page 94...
Page 95: Calculating The Adjustment Angle
Calculating the Adjustment Angle If you need to adjust the document guide angle, you first need to determine which way to adjust it and by how much. To determine the amount you need to adjust the pin to align your document, subtract the bottom scale value from the top scale value and divide the result by 4.
Page 96 Use a screwdriver to turn the adjust pin to the number you calculated (0.1 in the previous example). To confirm the angle, repeat the steps under Scanning the Document Guide. Once you’ve confirmed the angle, it’s a good idea to write it down for future reference. Troubleshooting Page 96...
Page 97: Scanning Your Aligned Document
Scanning Your Aligned Document Troubleshooting Remove the clear and grid document guides. Lay the grid document guide on a table with the oval hole on the left and the round hole on the right. Place your document face up on the grid document guide and align your document with the grid;...
Page 98: Using The Clear Document Guide
Turn the grid document guide over and lay it on the document table with the oval hole on the right. Set the adjust pin to the angle you selected in the Adjustment Angle, if necessary. Close the document cover and scan as described in Scanner Basics. Calculating Page 98...
Page 99: Specifications
This chapter provides the technical specifications for your scanner and its optional equipment in these sections: Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Scanner Specifications Auto Document Feeder Specifications Transparency Unit Specifications Specifications Page 99...
Page 100: Scanner Specifications
Scanner Specifications Scanning Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric Color CCD line sensor device Effective pixels 9760 dots by 13760 pixels at 800 dpi, 100% Maximum 12.2 document size area can be specified from software Scanning 800 dpi main, 1600 dpi sub...
Page 101 Adjustable One-piece CCD/lens movement system focusing Focus adjustable up to 5 mm above the surface of the function document table Color RGB color filters on CCD separation Reading Monochrome mode: One-pass scanning sequence Color line sequence mode: One-pass scanning (R, G, B) Zoom 50% to 200% in 1% increments Image data...
Page 102: Supported Documents
Supported Documents Reflective type Opaque documents with smooth surfaces Transparency Positive and negative film (optional TPU required) type Electrical Specifications Input voltage range Rated frequency Input frequency Rated current Power consumption Insulation resistance Specifications 100 120 V model 220 240 V model 100 to 240 VAC;...
Page 103: Environmental
Environmental Specifications Temperature Humidity Operating conditions Safety Model Approvals 100–120 V UL 1950 with D3, CSA 220–240 V EN 60950 (VDE), EN Specifications Operation 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) 10% to 80%, without condensation Ordinary office or home conditions Extremely dusty conditions should be avoided Operation under direct sunlight or near a strong light source should be avoided...
Page 104: Parallel Interface
Parallel Interface Interface type Bidirectional parallel interface Data format 8-bit parallel Synchronization External strobe pulse Handshaking ACKNLG Logic level Input/output data and interface control signals are TTL compatible Connector type 36-pin Centronics Connector pin arrangement Specifications and BUSY signals ® type connector Page 104...
Page 105 Not used — Ground C_GND — Frame ground — Not used — Ground Scanner reset signal. The pulse width at the INIT receiving terminal must be longer than 50 s. — Not used — Ground — Not used Direction Page 105...
Page 106: Scsi Interface
SCSI Interface Interface type ANSI Standard X3.131-1986 Functions BUS FREE phase ARBITRATION phase SELECTION/RESELECTION phase COMMAND phase DATA phase STATUS phase MESSAGE phase ATTENTION condition RESET condition Logic level TTL compatible Electrical ANSI Standard X3.131-1986 standard ID Setting Can be set from 0 to 7 Specifications (the Logical Unit number is fixed at 0 and the command link function is not supported)
Page 107 Terminator Internal terminator selectable Connector type Two 50-pin connectors Connector pin arrangement Specifications Page 107...
Page 108 SCSI pin assignments Pin No. 1-12, 14-25, 35-37, 39, 40, 42 26-33 Specifications Signal Description — Ground — Not used DB0-DB7 Data bus 0-7 Data bus parity TERMPWR — Terminator power Attention Busy Acknowledge Reset Message Select Command/data Request Input/output Page 108...
Page 109: Initialization Methods
The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of Initialization conditions) in the following ways: Methods Type Hardware initialization When the scanner is turned on. Software initialization Specifications Method When the scanner receives an the parallel interface: pin 31 goes LOW.
Page 110: Auto Document Feeder Specifications
Auto Document Feeder Specifications Basic Specifications Type Page feeding and duplex scanning with automatic reverse Document Pages are center aligned, fed faceup from the bottom of the feeding stack, and ejected faceup Document 1.2 seconds (A4/Letter landscape) replacement time Multiple sizes Unavailable;...
Page 111: Documents Supported
Documents Supported Document size Portrait: A3, Ledger, B4, Legal, A4, Letter, B5, A5, Landscape: A4, Letter, B5, A5 Feeding 50 sheets 21 lb (80 g/m Capacity 30 sheets 21 lb (80 g/m Ejecting 100 sheets Capacity Paper quality High quality bond paper Compatible High quality paper, average quality paper, inkjet paper (fine paper types...
Page 112: Electrical
Electrical Power supply Supplied through the scanner 24 ± 10% VDC 5 ± 10% VDC Consumption 24 VDC: 2.0 A current 5 VDC: 0.3 A Insulation 10 m or more at 500 VDC resistance (between AC line and chassis) Dielectric...
Page 113: Environmental
Environmental Specifications Temperature Humidity Resistance to vibration 0.2 G / 5 to 55 Hz in all Drop test height Operating conditions Safety Approvals Safety UL1950 regulations CSA 950 CE markings Directive 89/336 EEC, 92/31 EEC, 73/23 EEC Specifications Operating Storage 41 to 95 °F –13 to 140 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Page 114: Transparency Unit Specifications
Transparency Unit Specifications Basic Specifications Type Fixed-document transparency scanning unit Light source Xenon cold cathode fluorescent lamp Color RGB color filter separation separation Supported Positive and negative film documents Document size 16.5 A3 or US B size 35 mm film (strip or slide) Medium (2 1/4-inch) film 4 5 inch Reliability...
Page 115 Width: 25.8 inches (656 mm) Depth: 17.8 inches (452.2 mm) Height: 2.24 inches (57 mm) Weight Approximately 13.2 lb (6 kg) Electrical Power supply Supplied from the scanner 24 VDC 5 VDC Consumption 24 VDC: 1.3 A current 5 VDC: 0.3 A...
Page 116: Index
Automatic Area Segmentation, Index Buttons, Cables, Cleaning scanner, transparency unit, Color matching problems, Color stripes, Compression software, Cover, removing, Dials, ADF, Document guide adjustment angle, calculating, installing, parts, scanning,...
Page 117 Electrical specifications auto document feeder, scanner, transparency unit, Environmental specifications auto document feeder, scanner, transparency unit, EPSON TWAIN Pro, 26, 51, 53, 61, 84, 86, ERROR light, to 24, 71, Errors, 24, Features, Film holders 35 mm filmstrips, loading, 35 mm slides, loading,...
Page 118 Lamp, replacing, Lights, to 24, Lock screw, transportation, Maintenance, Manual, how to use, Matching problems, image, Medium format film, Memory, Monitor, 76, Negatives scanning, see also Film holders Newton’s Ring, OCR, 11, OPERATE button, OPERATE light, 23, Optical character recognition, 11, Option connector, 22, 35, Index Optional equipment...
Page 119 RAM, READY light, to 24, 71, 75, Reflective document mat, RESET button, Safety approvals auto document feeder, scanner, Safety instructions, Scanner errors, 24, Scanner parts, Scanner sensor, Scanning, Screws scanner, 21, transparency unit, SCSI interface, 12, 13, 22, Service, Slides, see Film holders...
Page 120 Transparency unit, continued transparency guide angle, adjusting, transparency guide, installing, unpacking, using, using film holders, Transportation lock screw, Transporting scanner, Troubleshooting, Upgrading system, Video card, Index Page 120...

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