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Page 1 User’s Guide Overview of Your Scanner Features Guide to the Scanner Parts These features help you create the best Check this section to identify the parts of your possible scans, no matter what shape your scanner. original is in. Placing Originals on the Scanner Scanning Your Originals Follow the steps here to place your original Follow the step-by-step instructions here to...
Page 2: Overview Of Your Scanner Features
Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Overview of Your Scanner Features These features help you create the best possible scans, no matter what shape your original is in. Scanning Documents with Carrier Sheet Text Enhancement...
Page 3: Guide To The Scanner Parts
Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Guide to the Scanner Parts Check these sections to identify the parts of your scanner. Scanner Parts Control Panel...
Page 4: Placing Originals On The Scanner
Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Originals on the Scanner Follow the steps here to place your original documents or photos on the scanner. Loading Documents...
Page 5: Scanning Your Originals
Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan your original documents or photos using any of the available scanning methods. Starting Scan Using the Control Panel Scanning Using Document Capture Pro (for Windows) Starting Scan Using the Epson Scan Scanning Documents Selecting File Save Settings Detailed Setting Instructions...
Page 6: Scanning Special Projects
Home > Scanning Special Projects Scanning Special Projects Follow these instructions for specific scanning projects you may need to create. Scanning Documents with Carrier Sheet Text Enhancement Scanning to a PDF File Using the Scanner as a Copier Scanning Directly to an E-mail Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text Assigning a Program to LCD Screen Menu List...
Page 7: Maintenance
Home > Maintenance Maintenance Follow the guidelines here to maintain and transport your scanner. Cleaning the Scanner Cleaning Inside the Scanner Replacing the Scanner Light Source Transporting the Scanner Replacing the Roller Assembly Kit Using Security Slot...
Page 8: Solving Problems
Solving Problems Troubleshooting If you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions. Scanner Problems Paper Feeding Problems Scanning Problems Scan Quality Problems Uninstalling Your Scanning Software Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support ABBYY FineReader...
Page 9: Technical Specifications
Home > Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Check here for technical details about your scanner and its accessories. System Requirements Scanner Specifications...
Page 10: Important Safety Instructions
Home > Safety Important Safety Instructions Restrictions on Copying Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. In this document, warnings, cautions, and notes indicate the following: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Page 11 Copying these items may also be prohibited by law. Responsible use of copyrighted materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any EPSON product. While some countries' laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume.
Page 12: Copyright And Trademarks
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.
Page 14: Operating System Versions
Home > Operating System Versions Operating System Versions In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. Windows refers to Windows 7, Vista, XP, and XP x64. Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate.
Page 15 Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Scanning Documents with Carrier Sheet The carrier sheet enables you to scan documents larger than A4 size (A3, B4, and US B), and documents having irregular shapes or documents with folds or wrinkles. For instructions on using this feature, see Scanning Documents with Carrier Sheet.
Page 16: Text Enhancement
Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Text Enhancement When you scan documents, you can sharpen the text and increase accuracy by using the Text Enhancement feature in Epson Scan. For instructions on using this feature, see Text Enhancement.
Page 17: Scanner Parts
Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Parts Removal Parts input tray extension input tray edge guides cover open lever scanner cover output tray output tray extension...
Page 18 power switch DC inlet USB interface connector security slot Removal Parts paper feed roller separation pad...
Page 19: Control Panel
Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Control Panel Lights Buttons LCD Screen The scanner has one LCD screen, two indicator lights, and four buttons. Lights The status lights are on the right side of the LCD screen. LCD screen Error light Power light Color...
Page 20 List. Note for Mac OS X users: Only the number of the action is displayed on the LCD screen. To confirm the action, check the Epson Event Manager window. See Assigning a Project Program in Epson Event Manager to a LCD Screen Menu List for instructions.
Page 21: Loading Documents
Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Loading Documents Document Specifications Loading Documents Directly Loading Document with Carrier Sheet Loading Cards You can load your original documents into the input tray to scan multiple pages quickly. Before loading documents into the input tray, see Document Specifications to make sure your original documents can be loaded.
Page 22 The ink is wet. The document is ripped or wrinkled. The document has staples, paper clips, or other objects attached to it; these may damage the feeder mechanism. The document has folds. The document has cut-out areas. The document is a multi-part form or bound. The document has rear carbon coating.
Page 23 Load only the first page of your documents into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the top edge facing into the feeder. Slide the paper into the feeder until it meets resistance. Note:...
Page 24 Align the edges of the document; otherwise a paper jam may occur. Slide the edge guides over to fit the edge of the paper. To start scanning, see Starting Scan Using the Epson Scan for instructions. Loading Document with Carrier Sheet...
Page 25 Slide the carrier sheet into the feeder until it meets resistance. Then slide the edge guides over to fit the edge of the carrier sheet. To start scanning, see Starting Scan Using the Epson Scan for instructions. Loading Cards...
Page 26 Note: For scanning of plastic cards with shiny surfaces, the results are not guaranteed. Open and extend the input tray. Then, slide out and extend the output tray. Slide the edge guides on the input tray all the way outward. Load the card into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the left edge facing into the feeder.
Page 27 Caution: Do not load plastic cards in landscape orientation. Note: When you scan cards or business cards, preview function is not available. To start scanning using the Epson Scan, see Scanning Documents for instructions.
Page 28 Note for Mac OS X users: Only the number of the action is displayed on the LCD screen. To confirm the action, check the Epson Event Manager window. See Assigning a Project Program in Epson Event Manager to a LCD Screen Menu List for instructions.
Page 29 an E-mail message. See Scanning Directly to an E-mail for instructions. Scan to PDF (Gray) (Windows) lets you scan grayscale images. The scanner scans the documents and saves them as one PDF file on your computer. See Scanning to a PDF File for instructions.
Page 30 See help for details on Document Capture Pro. Place your original(s). Start Document Capture Pro. Select the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software > Document Capture Pro. Click Scan. Adjust settings in the Main Settings window as necessary, and then click Scan.
Page 31 Adjust settings in the Save As window or the Print Settings window as necessary, and then click OK. Note: Selecting Apply job separation on the Save As window activates the function to sort the documents into separate files by detecting blank pages or barcodes in your scanned images. The scanned image is saved or uploaded to the location you specified.
Page 32 Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop. Or, select the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder in your hard drive and double-click the EPSON Scan icon.
Page 33 Do not select a WIA option for your scanner from the Import or Acquire list; you will not be able to use all the features of your scanner. The Epson Scan window automatically opens. See Scanning Documents for instructions on scanning with Epson Scan.
Page 34: Scanning Documents
Home > Scanning Your Originals Scanning Documents When you start Epson Scan, the following window appears. To scan documents, follow the steps below. Note for Mac OS X users: The Dual Image Output feature is not available.
Page 35 Color Enhance: Blue Enhances blue in the scan. Click Preview to preview your image(s). The scanner loads the first page of your documents, then Epson Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview window. The scanner then ejects your first page.
Page 36 You can save all of the selected settings as a group of custom settings with a Name, and later apply these custom settings to scanning. The custom settings are also available for Epson Event Manager. See Epson Scan Help for details.
Page 37: Selecting File Save Settings
When you see the File Save Settings window, you can select the location, name, and format of the scanned image file. Click the File Save Settings icon on the right of the Scan button. The File Save Settings window appears. Note: If you start Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant program, the File Save Settings icon does not appear.
Page 38 Multi-TIFF (*.tif) A TIFF format where multiple pages are saved to the same file. You can also edit the scanned images before saving them. See Epson Scan Help for details. To open Multi-TIFF files, you need a program that supports it.
Page 39 Open image folder after scanning Select this option if you want Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to automatically open the folder where your scanned image file is saved when Epson Scan finishes scanning. Show Add Page dialog after scanning Select this option if you want the Add Page Confirmation window to appear automatically after each scan in PDF or multi-Tiff.
Page 40: Detailed Setting Instructions
Home > Scanning Your Originals Detailed Setting Instructions Selecting the Scan Resolution Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings Selecting the Scan Resolution You can select a specific Resolution setting for your images. Keep in mind that higher resolution settings increase scanning time, so do not select a higher resolution than you need.
Page 41 Preview window on your screen. Preview window displays your previewed image(s) in their entirety. You must select the scan area and make any image quality adjustments manually. Click Preview. Epson Scan prescans your image(s) and displays them in the Preview window.
Page 42 To adjust the image quality, click the scan area(s) you want to modify and make the adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions. Creating a Marquee on a Preview Image A marquee is a moving dotted line that appears on the edges of your preview image to indicate the scan area. Note: Once you set the scan area using the marquee, it applies to all pages.
Page 43 You can move the marquee and adjust its size. You can create only one marquee. To draw a marquee, move your cursor over a preview image. The pointer becomes a set of cross-hairs. Position the pointer in the area where you want to place the corner of your marquee and click. Hold down the mouse button and drag the cross-hairs over the image to the opposite corner of the desired scan area.
Page 44 Once you have previewed your image(s) and adjusted the scan area, you can modify the image quality, if necessary. Epson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting image quality. Before you make adjustments, be sure to click the image or marquee for the area you want to adjust.
Page 45 Image Type: Color or Grayscale Image Type: Black & White The table below describes the settings available. For details on adjusting these settings, see Epson Scan Help. Setting Description Brightness Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness. This setting is available only when the Image Type is set to Color or Grayscale.
Page 46 Certain settings may not be available, or may be automatically selected, depending on the type of image you are previewing and other settings you have selected. You can customize how certain Epson Scan settings behave by clicking Configuration and changing settings in the window that appears. See Epson Scan Help for details.
Page 47: Finishing The Scan
What happens after you scan depends on how you started your scan. If you started your scan by running Epson Scan from the EPSON Scan icon, you see the File Save Settings window. This lets you select the name and location of your saved scan files. See Selecting File Save Settings details.
Page 48 Carrier Sheet (Stitch Images): Select this setting when you scan A3, B4, or US B size documents using the carrier sheet. Epson Scan scans images with double-sided setting, then outputs a stitched image. Select Size, Orientation, Image Type, and Resolution settings. See Scanning Documents for details.
Page 50 Load only the first page of your documents into the input tray. See Loading Documents Directly for instructions. Start Epson Scan. See Starting Scan Using the Epson Scan for instructions. Make necessary Source Settings. See Scanning Documents for details.
Page 51 Click Preview to preview your image(s). The scanner loads the first page of your documents, then Epson Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview window. The scanner then ejects your first page. If necessary, you can draw a marquee (a line marking the scan area) around the portion of your document page that you want to scan in the Preview window.
Page 52: Scanning To A Pdf File
Scanning Documents for details. Click Preview to preview your image(s). The scanner loads the first page of your documents, then Epson Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview window. The scanner then ejects your first page. If necessary, you can draw a marquee (a line marking the scan area) around the portion of your document page that you want to scan in the Preview window.
Page 53 Select PDF as the Type setting. The current Paper Size, Orientation, Margin, and other settings are displayed below Click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window. To create a searchable PDF file, click the Text tab, select the Create searchable PDF check box, then select your...
Page 54 Note: The searchable PDF function is available for Windows only. The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus is installed. If ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus is not available in your country, you will not see the Text tab. To assign password settings to the PDF file, click the Security tab and select the password settings.
Page 55 To specify the maximum number of pages that can be included in one PDF file, click the General tab and adjust the Select number to make file setting.
Page 56 For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help for details. Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window. Make any other file save settings, and click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and displays the window below. Note:...
Page 57 Note: delete icon is not available when all pages are selected. For further details on the tools in the Editing Page window, see Epson Scan Help.
Page 58 When you have finished editing your pages, click OK. The pages are saved in one PDF file in Pictures, My Pictures, or the location you selected in the File Save Settings window, and you return to the Epson Scan window.
Page 59: Using The Scanner As A Copier
Do one of the following to start the Copy Utility. Windows: Select the start button or Start > Programs or All Programs > Epson Software > Copy Utility. Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software > Copy Utility, and double-click the Copy Utility icon.
Page 60 Black & White Document One-page black and white documents containing text or text and (Single Page) graphics, such as a letter. Color Document (Multiple Multiple page color documents containing text or text and graphics, Pages) such as a brochure. Black & White Document Multiple page black and white documents containing text or text and (Multiple Pages) graphics, such as a manual.
Page 61: Scanning Directly To An E-Mail
Select the Color Jpeg to E-mail function on the LCD screen. Epson Scan scans your document and displays the Send File Via E-mail window. Select the e-mail program you use in the Select E-mail Application list. If you scanned photos and want to resize them, choose an option under Select Photo Size.
Page 62: Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text
If you do not see a Scan&Read icon, choose Select Scanner from the Scan&Read menu, select your scanner, and click OK. Then select Scan&Read from the Scan&Read menu to start Epson Scan. Select one of these settings as the Document Source setting.
Page 63 Select Auto, Color, Grayscale, or Black & White as the Image Type setting. Click Preview to preview your image(s). The scanner loads the first page of your documents, then Epson Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview window. The scanner then ejects your first page.
Page 64 Assigning a Project Program in Epson Event Manager to a LCD Screen Menu List You can assign any of the LCD screen menu items to open a program in the Epson Event Manager to make scanning your projects even quicker (Mac OS X only).
Page 65 Select the function you want to use from the Event Manager Launch Action list box. Contact your FTP or SharePoint Server administrator for the respective site addresses. Note: If you need help using Epson Event Manager, click Help, then Epson Event Manager Help..
Page 66: Cleaning The Scanner
Home > Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure. Caution: Do not press the glass surface inside the scanner with any force. Be careful not to scratch or damage the glass surface inside the scanner, and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it.
Page 67: Cleaning Inside The Scanner
Home > Maintenance Cleaning Inside the Scanner Opening the Scanner Cover Cleaning the Glass Surface Cleaning the Paper Path Rollers Cleaning the Separation Pad Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller When scanned images have streaks or when scanned documents become dirty, clean inside the scanner. Caution: Do not press the glass surface inside the scanner with any force.
Page 68 After opening the scanner cover, see the following sections. Cleaning the Glass Surface Cleaning the Paper Path Rollers Cleaning the Separation Pad Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller After cleaning finishes, close the input tray and output tray.
Page 69 Cleaning the Glass Surface Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions. If the glass surface inside the scanner gets dirty, clean it with a soft dry lint-free cloth. If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner with a soft cloth to remove it.
Page 70 Wipe off all remaining liquid with a soft dry cloth. Make sure that the rollers are completely dry before using the scanner. Cleaning the Separation Pad Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions. Wipe the separation pad downwards with a cloth dampened with water and thoroughly wrung out.
Page 71 Caution: Avoid catching the cloth on the spring. Wipe off all remaining liquid with a soft dry cloth. Make sure that the separation pad is completely dry before using the scanner. Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions.
Page 72 Power and Error lights rapidly flash. When this happens, the light source assembly must be replaced by a professional. For details, contact Epson for support. See EPSON Technical Support for more information.
Page 73: Transporting The Scanner
Home > Maintenance Transporting the Scanner If you need to transport your scanner some distance, carefully prepare and repack it as described below. Turn off the scanner, then unplug the AC adapter cord. Disconnect all the cables from the scanner. Remove all paper from the input tray.
Page 74: Replacing The Roller Assembly Kit
Home > Maintenance Replacing the Roller Assembly Kit You need to replace the parts on the roller assembly kit after scanning every 100,000 times. Removal part Part number Number of scanning Roller Assembly Kit B12B813421 100,000 To replace the roller assembly kit, follow the steps below. Turn off the scanner.
Page 75 Caution: Do not touch the spring. Hold the separation pad holder as shown below. Insert the bottom side of the new separation pad first, then press the hook on the separation pad to attach to the correct position. Press the hook on both sides of the paper feed roller cover, then open the cover.
Page 76 Slide and remove the installed paper feed roller. Caution: Do not touch the surface of the paper feed roller. Hold the paper feed roller as shown below. Attach the new paper feed roller to the correct position.
Page 77 Close the cover of the paper feed roller, then close the scanner cover. Turn on the scanner. Start EPSON Scan Settings. Then, click Maintenance (Windows) or open Applications > Utilities (Mac OS X). Click Reset on the right of the Number of Scans.
Page 78: Using Security Slot
Home > Maintenance Using Security Slot A standard security lock is available with the security slot. To lock the scanner, insert the lock into the back of the scanner and turn the key to lock the scanner. Then, secure the cable and the scanner to a stationary place. See the User’s Guide that came with the security lock for detailed information.
Page 79: Troubleshooting
Turn off the scanner and turn it on again. If the Error and Power lights are still flashing, the scanner may be malfunctioning, or the scanner light source may need to be replaced. See EPSON Technical Support for details. Scanner cover is open. The Scanner Does Not Turn On Make sure your scanner’s AC adapter is securely connected to the scanner and a working electrical outlet.
Page 80 Make sure your scanner’s name appears under Imaging device without a (?) or an exclamation (!) mark in the Device Manager window. If the scanner’s name appears with one of these marks or as an Unknown device, uninstall Epson Scan...
Page 81: Paper Feeding Problems
Home > Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems Paper Jams in the scanner Double feed error is detected Paper Jams in the scanner If paper jams inside the scanner, follow the steps below to remove jammed paper. Turn off the scanner. Remove all paper from the input tray.
Page 82 Note: Remove any pages remaining inside the scanner. If more of the paper extends into the output tray, gently pull the paper out in the direction shown. Close the scanner cover.
Page 83 When the double feed error is detected even when the error does not occur, try the following solution. Click Configuration in the Epson Scan window, select Detect Double Feed check box, then select Standard as the Paper Thickness. (The Detect Double Feed setting is turned off by default. When turned on, the default setting is Standard.)
Page 84: Scanning Problems
System Requirements details. ISIS Driver is not Installed Insert the Epson scanner software CD-ROM into your computer. You see the CD Installer screen. Select EMC ISIS driver check box in the Software Select window, then click Install. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the ISIS driver.
Page 85 If the language displayed on the LCD screen is not your language, follow the steps below to select the language. Press and hold both the Up arrow and Down arrow button for three seconds. Press the Up arrow or Down arrow button to select the language. Press the Start button to set the language.
Page 86: Scan Quality Problems
Cleaning Inside the Scanner. If you still have the problem, the glass surface inside the scanner may be scratched. Contact Epson for support. Make sure the scanning plastic card does not have shiny surfaces. If you scan plastic cards with shiny surfaces, a line may appear.
Page 87 If your document is very thick or curled at the edges, cover the edges with paper to block external light as you scan. Your Scanned Image Is Too Dark Check the Brightness setting. See Epson Scan Help for details. Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor.
Page 88 Blank Pages Appear in Your Scanned Image Select Skip Blank Pages check box in the Configuration window. See Epson Scan Help for details. The edges of your original are not scanned If the edges of your original are not scanned correctly, set the Size to Auto or Auto (Card/Business Card), click the...
Page 89: Uninstalling Your Scanning Software
Windows 7 and Vista: Click Uninstall a program from the Programs category. Windows XP: Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. Select the software you want to uninstall such as EPSON Scan, your scanner’s Manual, and the application from the list displayed.
Page 90 Limited account user. To remove Epson Scan, insert your Epson CD. In the Epson folder, open the Common folder. Click Epson Scan and select your scanner model. Double-click Epson Scan Uninstaller to remove the driver.
Page 91: Epson Technical Support
For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software or Other Software Technical Support. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine EPSON accessories from an EPSON authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca...
Page 92 Home > Solving Problems ABBYY FineReader (408) 457-9777 www.abbyy.com support@abbyyusa.com...
Page 93: System Requirements
See your system documentation for details.) Note: Epson Scan does not support the UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X. You must install Epson Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS.
Page 94: Scanner Specifications
Home > Technical Specifications Scanner Specifications General Mechanical Electrical Environmental Interfaces Standards and Approvals Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. General Scanner type Sheet Feed, one pass duplex A4 color scanner Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 5,100 ×...
Page 95 Approx. 5.0 kg (11.0 lb) Electrical Note: Check the label on the AC adapter or on the back of the scanner for voltage information. Scanner GT-S85 GT-S55 Rated voltage DC 24.0 V Rated input current 2.0 A Power consumption Operating mode...
Page 96 Temperature Operating 10 to 35 ÚC (50 to 95 ÚF) Storage –25 to 60 ÚC (–13 to 140 ÚF) Humidity Operating 10 to 80%, without condensation Storage 10 to 85%, without condensation Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions. Avoid operating the scanner in direct sunlight, near a strong light source, or in extremely dusty conditions.
Page 97 Safety UL60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B European model: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60950-1 EN 55022 Class B EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Australian model: Safety AS/NZS 60950.1 AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B...

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