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Epson Perfection 600 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1: Quick Start

    COLOR SCANNER QUICK START Guide CPD 5594...

  • Page 2: For Canadian Users

    Unless you have the advice of a knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by not scanning published material without the permission of the copyright holder. EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Perfection, EPSON SoundAdvice and EPSON FaxAdvice are trademarks of Epson America, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Unlock the Scanner Set the SCSI ID Number Connect the Scanner to Your Computer Install the SCSI Software (PC Only) Install the EPSON Scanner Driver and Software Applications Power-On Sequence Test the Connection Install the Optional Transparency Unit SCANNER BASICS Perform Your First Scan Power Scanning—New Tools That Give You Great Results...
  • Page 4 The Ready Light Doesn’t Come On… If You Can’t Open the Scanner Driver… If Your System Doesn’t Recognize the Scanner or the SCSI Board (PC Only)… 41 If the Scanner Doesn’t Scan Your Image… If the Scanner Software Doesn’t Work Properly…...

  • Page 5: A Complete Scanning Solution

    ® ™ The EPSON Perfection edge applications that let you use your scanner in exciting new ways. (Not all the software listed is available for every system.) OLUTION 600 scanner comes with a combination of leading- EPSON Perfection 600 Driver by LaserSoft This exclusive professional-quality scanner driver has never been offered on a scanner in this class.
  • Page 6 Adobe PageMill ™ Provides easy-to-use features that enable even the novice user to build professional-looking Web pages. You can use your scanned image as a logo, an image map, or an illustration or background pattern for a Web page. (PageMill is not available to Windows ®...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Unplug the scanner before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the scanner. Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots.

  • Page 8: Where To Get Help

    Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps. ® Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum. For a free introductory CompuServe membership, call (800) 848-8199 and ask for representative #529.
  • Page 9 Product serial number Computer configuration Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, 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. ERVICES Access For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800) 442-2110.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Scanner

    ETTING CANNER NPACK CANNER Remove the scanner from the box, then remove the packing material from your scanner. Save the packaging in case you need it later.

  • Page 12: Choosea Good Place For Your Scanner

    HOOSE Here are some points to consider: Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the scanner is tilted, it can’t operate properly. Make sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord, and where the SCSI cable can reach your computer.

  • Page 13: Unlock The Scanner

    18.) Caution: Always lock the scanner carriage before transporting it; otherwise, the scanner may be damaged. Be sure the scanner lamp is in the home position; to ensure this, always turn off the scanner before locking the carriage. home position...

  • Page 14: Set The Scsi Id Number

    SCSI ID N The scanner is preset at the factory to SCSI ID 5. If you need to change this number, use the tip of a small screwdriver to turn the rotary switch on the back panel. Be sure to choose a unique number that doesn’t...

  • Page 15: Install The Scsi Software (Pc Only)

    If you have a newer version of Windows 95, you will be guided through a device driver setup wizard. Click click Finish 5. Install the rest of the EPSON Perfection 600 software as described on page 13. (PC O Exit...
  • Page 16 7. Run the SCSI Interrogator in the Adaptec SCSI program group to make sure your system recognizes the SCSI board. 8. Install the rest of the EPSON Perfection 600 software as described on page 13. If you’re running Windows NT 4.0…...

  • Page 17: Install The Epson Scanner Driver And Software Applications

    If you’re running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0… Follow these steps to install the software: 1. Start Windows and then insert the EPSON Perfection 600 CD-ROM for Windows 95 and Windows NT into your drive. The installer screen appears.
  • Page 18 To run these utilities, click and point to Programs. Choose EPSON Copy Utility The Windows NT version of Perfection 600 does not include the Copy and Scanner Test utilities. After installing your software, you will be prompted to restart your system.
  • Page 19 Skip The EPSON Copy and Scanner Test utilities are automatically loaded onto your hard drive. To run these utilities, open the Perfection 600 program group and double-click the Copy Utility You will need to enter a serial number when you install Adobe PhotoDeluxe; this number is printed on the CD envelope that came with your scanner.
  • Page 20 Note: The Copy utility is copied to the EPSON Copy Utility folder on your hard drive. You will need to enter a serial number when you install Adobe PhotoDeluxe; this number is printed on the CD envelope that came with your scanner.

  • Page 21: Power-On Sequence

    For Windows 3.1, open Program Manager, then double-click the icon in the EPSON Perfection 600 program group. Scanner Test Note: The Windows NT and Macintosh versions of EPSON Perfection 600 do not have a Scanner Test utility. ready light and point to...

  • Page 22: Install The Optional Transparency Unit

    “Problems? Need Help?” on page 39. NSTALL Caution: Before you begin, make sure the scanner is turned off and the scanner’s power cord is disconnected. 1. If you haven’t already removed the document cover from the scanner, do so now.
  • Page 23 3. Insert the hinge brackets on the transparency unit into the slots at the back of the scanner. 4. Insert the end of the cable attached to the transparency unit into the connector on the back of the scanner. 5. Locate the power adapter that came with the transparency unit.

  • Page 25: Scanner Basics

    13 for instructions. Note: The illustrations in this section show screens and controls for the EPSON Perfection 600 scanner driver by LaserSoft. If you’re running Windows 3.1, your screens and controls will differ slightly. See your online EPSON...

  • Page 26: Perform Your First Scan

    Now you’re ready to scan. First, choose an image. When selecting an image or text to scan, respect the rights of the copyright holders. Note: For more detailed scanning instructions, see your online EPSON Perfection 600 Driver User’s Guide . Placing Your Original Document 1.
  • Page 27 If you don’t see Perfection600 menu, make sure you copied the Perfection600 plug-in module from the EPSON Perfection 600 folder to the plug-ins folder for your application. (You don’t need to copy this module to PaperPort’s Plug-ins folder.) The scanner software automatically opens, so you can skip step 3.
  • Page 28 Completing Your Scan 1. Make the appropriate selections for your scan. Here are some recommended settings for different types of scans. MAGE Color Photo Magazine\Printed Image Line Art Blurry Image If you’re scanning a transparency, be sure to select Transparency the Original drop-down list box.
  • Page 29 In a few moments, the scanned image is imported into your host application’s window. (You may have to close the Perfection 600 main window to get it out of the way.) If the ready light continues to blink, it may indicate an error condition.

  • Page 30: Power Scanning-New Tools That Give You Great Results

    OWER CANNING Your EPSON Perfection 600 has some extra tools that aren’t available to any other scanner in its price range. (Some of these tools, like batch scanning and image rotation, aren’t available on the Windows 3.1 driver.) For example, a powerful...
  • Page 31 Line Art as the scan type. results Gradation curves Your scanner’s zoom tool also beats the competition. Instead of simply enlarging the pixels on an existing preview image, it creates a new preview that captures more detail.

  • Page 32: If You're Scanning Something That Doesn't Fit Under The Document Cover

    Note: You must install Adobe Acrobat Reader before you can read the online manuals. You can install it from the View Manuals screen in your scanner driver installation program. Windows 3.1 does not support Adobe PageMill. Also, Visioneer PaperPort for Windows 3.1 does not provide an online manual.
  • Page 33 Using Adobe Acrobat Reader Here are some quick guidelines for using Acrobat Reader. If you need more information, see your Acrobat Reader online guide. When you open an online guide, you’ll see this toolbar at the top of your screen. Previous Page First Page Select Text...

  • Page 34: Using The Copy Utility

    5. Click the Printer Setup 6. Click the copy button. Note: The Windows NT version of EPSON Perfection 600 does not have a Copy utility. The Copy utility does not support the optional transparency unit. icon on the toolbar to see TILITY button to make sure your printer is set up properly.

  • Page 35: Transporting The Scanner

    (toward the document table). AINTENANCE To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. Use a soft cloth to clean the outer case with mild detergent dissolved in water.
  • Page 37 UTTING OGETHER Your EPSON Perfection 600 software lets you do great things with your scanner. This section gives you some ideas. For complete information about how to use a host application, see that application’s online help or user’s guide.
  • Page 38 You have a page of text from a printed report that you want to distribute to several colleagues, but first you’d like to make a few changes to it. With your EPSON Perfection 600 scanner, you can create an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) image of the page that you can edit, then e-mail or fax electronically.
  • Page 39 With Windows 3.1, click the button. 7. Click the button. After scanning Scan the image, close the EPSON Perfection 600 main window. Note: If you have a Macintosh, the driver window closes automatically. The scanned image appears on PaperPort’s desktop. Although it looks like text, you can’t edit it because it is still an image.
  • Page 40 If you have several photographs or multiple images on a single page, you can scan them all at once using your scanner’s batch scanning feature. Place the originals on the scanner’s document table. Select Batch Mode in your scanner software, prescan your image, then highlight each image to be scanned with the selection tool.
  • Page 41 Select Note: If you have a Macintosh, choose Perfection600 4. Open the scanner software. (If you have a Macintosh, skip this step.) From PhotoDeluxe 2.0, click the top half of button from the Get Photo tab. Scanners From PhotoDeluxe 1.1, choose Acquire from...
  • Page 43 ROBLEMS If you’re having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions.
  • Page 44 Make sure the scanner is correctly connected to the computer. Also, make sure the scanner’s ready light is on. The scanner must be turned on before you start your computer. If necessary, turn on your scanner and restart your computer.
  • Page 45 If SCSISelect hangs or you get an error message, you have a hardware problem. Make sure your SCSI board is installed correctly. If the SCSI board is found, but not the scanner, you need to install a SCSI terminator. Also, check the SCSI cable connection and make sure the scanner is turned on.
  • Page 46 F THE SCANNER ’ SOFTWARE DOESN … WORK PROPERLY Check your system requirements. Check that the system requirements, such as the operating system version, are correct for your software. Check your computer’s memory. See if the computer has enough memory for your software.
  • Page 47 F YOUR SCANNED IMAGE IS FAINT OR … HAS GAPS Check the brightness. Decrease the software or driver’s brightness setting. Check the condition of your original. If the document is damaged, dirty, or wrinkled, these imperfections will show up in your scan. scanning? F THE EDGES OF THE DOCUMENT ARE NOT...
  • Page 49 PECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 50 CANNER SPECIFICATIONS Scanner type: Photoelectric device: Maximum document size: Optical scanning resolution: Output resolution: Color separation: Interface: Light source: Data input/output: Brightness:* Contrast:* Color correction: Lamp: Dimensions: Weight: * Processed by driver software Flatbed, color/monochrome Color CCD line sensor 8.5 inches by 14 inches (216 mm by 356 mm) US legal size 600 dpi (main scan);...
  • Page 51 LECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply: Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated current: Rated frequency: Rated frequency range: Power consumption: Insulation resistance: Main unit: internal universal power supply (switching type) Transparency unit: universal AC adapter power supply AC 100 V AC 240 V AC 90 to 132 V (at 100 V) AC 198 to 264 V (at 240 V) Main unit: 0.5 A at AC connector...
  • Page 52 NVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Temperature: Humidity: Operating conditions: Operation: 41 F to 95 F (5 C to 35 C) Storage: -13 F to 140 F (-25 C to 60 C) Operation: 10% to 80%, without condensation Storage: 10% to 85%, without condensation Ordinary office or home conditions.
  • Page 53 SCSI SPECIFICATIONS Interface type: Functions: Electrical standard: SCSI ID setting: Connector type: Terminator type: ANSI X3T9.2/375D revision 10L standard The following functions are included: BUS FREE phase ARBITRATION phase SELECTION/RESELECTION phase COMMAND phase DATA phase Data in phase Data out phase STATUS phase MESSAGE phase MESSAGE IN phase...
  • Page 54 SCSI connector pin assignments: Signal TERMPWR Pin No. — — — — — — — Description Request Message Input/Output Reset Acknowledge Busy Ground Data Bus 0 Ground Data Bus 3 Data Bus 5 Data Bus 6 Data Bus 7 Ground Command/Data Ground Attention...
  • Page 55 PaperPort description, 1 scanning and editing text, 34 to 35 Parts, purchasing, 5 PhotoDeluxe description, 1 using with the Perfection 600, 37 Power supply, 47 Power-on sequence, 17 Problems, 40 to 43 Removing the document cover, 28 Resolution recommended, 24...

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