Acnodes 1200S manual

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SELECT AN IMAGE TO SCAN The type of image you’re scanning determines what input setting you select in your software. PLAN YOUR SCAN OPEN YOUR HOST APPLICA TION This is the software application where you’ll import your scanned image. Y ou’ll start the scanner’ s software from within these or other applications. SELECT THE CORRECT SETTINGS FO[...]

ii Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use wi[...]

iii Contents A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION 1 About Your Scanner 1 About Your Software 2 About Your Documentation 3 Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3 Year 2000 Ready 3 System Requirements 4 Windows 4 Macintosh 5 ENERGY STAR Compliance 5 Important Safety Instructions 6 SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 7 Unpack Your Scanner 7 Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner 8 In[...]

iv Install the Scanner Software 19 If Youre Running Windows 98 . . . 19 If Youre Using Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 . . . 22 If Youre Using a Macintosh . . . 23 Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals 26 SCANNING FROM START TO FINISH 29 Using the Start Button 29 Creating an Illustrated Document 30 Scanning and Converting a Tex[...]

v VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS 59 Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive 59 Navigating a Manual 60 SCANNER MAINTENANCE 61 Identifying Scanner Parts 61 Removing the Scanner Cover 62 Reattaching the Scanner Cover 62 Transporting the Scanner 63 Cleaning the Scanner 64 Cleaning the Paper Path Guide 64 USING THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 67 Transparency Unit 6[...]

vi PROBLEMS? NEED HELP? 79 Light and Buttons 79 Problems and Solutions 81 Setup Problems 81 Scanner Problems 81 Software Problems 83 Scanning Problems 85 Where To Get Help 91 EPSON Technical Support 91 Software Technical Support 92 SPECIFICATIONS 93 Scanner Specifications 93 Transparency Unit Specifications 95 Auto Document Feeder Specifications 96[...]

1 A Complete Scanning Solution Your EPSON ® Perfection  1200S scanner is a professional-quality 36-bit scanner packed with easy-to-use features for practically any type of scanning  for business, home, or school. Using EPSONs ColorTrue ® II Imaging System, the scanner captures your images with amazing detail and accurate colors. Your sca[...]

2 About Your Software The EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans : EPSON TWAIN Driver The scanning utility for producing professional quality images. Ideal for scanning text into OCR programs  includes Text Enhancement Technology (TET) for more accurate OCR scanning and Auto Area Se[...]

3 About Your Documentation This guide includes setup instructions for your scanner, scanning tips, and troubleshooting advice. It also includes instructions for viewing your electronic manuals and installing the optional equipment. For details on using the scanner software (TWAIN), see your electronic EPSON TWAIN Users Guide . Cautions, Notes, a[...]

4 System Requirements The minimum system requirements for Windows ® and Macintosh ® are listed below. For optimum performance, a faster processor and more memory are recommended. If you are scanning high resolution images, you need more than the minimum available hard disk space listed. Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capab[...]

5 Macintosh ■ Power Macintosh ® or Power Macintosh G3 ■ System 8.1 or later ■ Available PCI slot for the Adaptec SCSI card (included with your scanner), or an existing SCSI port ■ 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) ■ At least 50MB available hard disk space ■ CD-ROM drive ■ Mouse or pointing device ■ VGA color monitor with 640 × 480 scree[...]

6 Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. ■ 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.[...]

7 Setting Up Your Scanner Setting up your scanner is easy  just follow the simple steps in this book in the order listed below. 1. Unpack and choose a place for your scanner. 2. Install the SCSI interface board, if necessary. 3. Unlock the scanner. 4. Set the SCSI ID number. 5. Connect the scanner to your computer. 6. Power on your system. 7. In[...]

8 Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner 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. ■ Keep the scanner away from direct sunlig[...]

9 Install the SCSI Interface Board You must install your SCSI board before installing the scanner driver and software applications. If you have a Macintosh with a SCSI interface, or if you already have a SCSI board installed in your PC, skip this section. For additional installation information, see your computer documentation. 1. Turn off the comp[...]

10 Unlock the Scanner Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock, located on the side of the scanner. Turn the transportation lock down to the unlocked position using a coin or similar object, as shown. If you cant turn the transportation lock easily, turn the scanner on; then, after the operate lig[...]

11 Set the SCSI ID Number The scanner is preset at the factory to SCSI ID 2. If you need to change this number, turn the scanner off. Then use the tip of a small flathead screwdriver to turn the rotary switch on the back panel. Be sure to choose a unique number that doesnt conflict with the ID number of other SCSI devices (including the SCSI int[...]

12 Connect the Scanner to Your Computer Before you begin, make sure the scanner, computer, and any SCSI devices connected to your computer are turned off. The scanner is off when the P operate button is out (not pushed down below the surface of the panel). 1. Locate the SCSI cable that came with your scanner. 2. Squeeze the lock releases on the cab[...]

13 3. Locate the SCSI terminator switch at the rear of the scanner. If the scanner is the only SCSI device in the chain or if its the last device in the chain, leave the terminator turned on. Turn the terminator switch off if youve connected your scanner in the middle of a SCSI chain. Do not use an external terminator. 4. Plug in the power ca[...]

14 Install the SCSI Software Once the SCSI interface card is installed in a PCI slot, your computer must locate and install the SCSI cards software drivers. The scanner and the scanning software will not work if the SCSI cards software drivers are not installed immediately after installing the card. You can disregard this section if your comp[...]

15 4. When you see the screen to the right prompting you for the location of the driver, uncheck the Floppy disk drives and CD-R OM drive options and check Specify a location . Then use the Browse button to locate your CD-ROM drive and the /SCSI/Win 9x folder on the CD-ROM (the example uses D as the CD-ROM drive letter). Then click Next . 5. When y[...]

16 If Youre Running Windows NT 4.0 . . . Depending on how your computer system was originally set up, you may be asked to insert your Windows NT CD-ROM during the SCSI software installation process. Please have your CD-ROM handy, in case it is needed. 1. Turn on your computer, and log into Windows NT. 2. Wait until you see the Windows desktop ic[...]

17 6. In the Manufacturers list, click Adaptec . 7. In the SCSI Adapter list, click Adaptec AHA-294X/AHA-394 X or AIC-78XX PCI SCSI Controller . 8. Click OK . If you see a prompt to install the Windows NT CD-ROM, insert it and click OK . 9. The necessary driver files are copied to your hard drive, then you see a prompt to restart your system. 10. C[...]

18 5. When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears, click Install Mac SCSI Drivers . 6. Click Yes when asked if you want to restart your computer when the installation is finished. 7. When the Adaptec Installer window appears, select the hard drive where you want to install the driver (your startup hard drive is selected by default) and cl[...]

19 Install the Scanner Software The scanner software comes on two CD-ROMs: one for Windows and one for the Macintosh. Check the CD-ROM label to make sure you have the correct CD-ROM for your operating system. If Youre Running Windows 98 . . . You may be asked to insert your Windows operating system CD-ROM during the scanner installation. Please [...]

20 4. Uncheck the Floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drive options and check Specify a locati on . Then use the Browse button to specify the location of X: WIN98 (where X: represents your CD-ROM drive letter, which may be different). Then click Next . 5. Click Next to continue with the driver installation. 6. Depending on your system, you may be asked [...]

21 7. After the scanner software installation is complete, the EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images closely matching the originals. You dont need to change the screen calibration again so long as you continue to use the same monitor. If you dont see the utility o[...]

22 9. Click Finish to exit the Add New Hardware Wizard. You will find the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Control Panel after EPSON TWAIN is installed. 10. Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as described on page 26. If Youre Using Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 . . . If you are using Windows NT 4.0, or Win[...]

23 You dont need to change the screen calibration again so long as you continue to use the same monitor. If you dont see the utility or if you need to recalibrate your screen at a later time, click EPSON TWAIN 4 in the Control Panel (click Start > Settings > Control Panel > EPSON TWAIN 4 from the Windows Desktop to access it). O n th[...]

24 If you see the following message, click OK and continue with step 2. 2. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. (If necessary, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it.) 3. Double-click the EPSON icon. 4. When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears, click Install Mac SCSI Drivers . 5. Click Yes when asked if you wa[...]

25 6. When the EPSON TWAIN 4 Installer screen appears, click Install for the default installation. 7. When the scanner software installation is complete, you see this screen: Click Restart . The Screen Calibration utility starts. (Your Macintosh will not restart until after you calibrate your screen.) You must calibrate your screen and scanner to r[...]

26 Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals Before you begin: ■ Check the CD-ROM label to make sure you have the correct CD-ROM for your operating system. ■ Be sure any virus protection programs are turned off. 1. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 2. Windows : An EPSON Window appears. (If the window does not a[...]

27 5. The install screen appears for the application you selected (the example shown is for Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition for Windows). Click the Install ( application nam e ) button to install the selected software. (You can skip the installation by clicking the <BACK button at the bottom of the window.) 6. Some applications include the op[...]

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29 Scanning from Start to Finish To give you an idea of what the EPSON Perfection 1200S can do and how easy it is to use the bundled software, try using this practice scan project to create a scanned document from start to finish. Once you read this chapter, youll know how to: ■ Use the Start button for quick scanning ■ Drag-and-drop a[...]

30 Creating an Illustrated Document This section gives an example of how to use the Start button to: ■ Scan a text document ■ Use PageManagers OCR (optical character recognition) feature to convert it to an editable document in your word processing program ■ Drag and drop (Windows) or copy and paste (Macintosh and Windows) a scanned and re[...]

31 3. Press the scanners ] Start button. 4. In Windows 98, if youve installed other scanner applications, you see this dialog box (otherwise, skip ahead to step 5): Click Presto! PageManager for EPSON and click OK . (If the dialog box disappears before you select an application, press the scanners Start button again.) If PageManager wasn?[...]

32 5. The EPSON TWAIN 4 window opens in PageManager, along with the Scan Buttons window. By default, the TWAIN w indow appears in Easy mode. If you are using Advanced mode, it will appear w ith many additional options. For now, if the Advanced TW AIN interface appears, click the Easy button to switch to the Easy interface. 6. To scan a document wit[...]

33 8. By default, EPSON TWAIN 4 places all new scans in the PageManager Inbox folder, and represents each scan as a thumbnail. If necessary, click the Inbox icon to view the thumbnail of your scan in PageManager. 9. Drag the thumbnail of the scanned text from the main window to your word processors icon, such as Microsoft Word 97, at the b[...]

34 10. Once the text is converted, the application automatically opens your new file. (If the scanned document contained columns of text, you may need to switch to Page Layout view.) 11. Save this new file in your application and close PageManager. Scanning and Retouching a Photo Next, well scan a photo, using Adobe PhotoDeluxe to capture the sc[...]

35 4. When the Adobe PhotoDeluxe window appears, click GET & FIX PHOTO (Windows) or Get Photo (Macintosh). 5. When the Intro page appears, click the Get Photo tab. 6. The Get Photo page appears. If this is the first time you have scanned with PhotoDeluxe, click the triangle under the Scanners button. Then select EPSON TWAIN 4 and click OK . If [...]

36 7. Once you have selected EPSON TWAIN 4, click the S canners button above the triangle. If you are using a Macintosh, skip to step 10 after clicking the Scanners button. 8. The Scan page appears. Click the 1 Mode tab (Windows). 9. The 1 Mode page appears. Click the Custom button (Windows). click the Scanners button click the 1M o d e tab click t[...]

37 10. The EPSON TWAIN 4 window appears. (If the Easy TWAIN interface appears, click the Advanced button so you can access the scanners advanced features.) 11. When the Advanced EPSON TWAIN window appears, the scanner pre-scans the picture automatically. When it finishes, select these settings: ■ Set the Image Type to Color Photo , which sets [...]

38 12. In Windows, once EPSON TWAIN 4 scans the image, click the Close button. Your scan appears in a new Adobe PhotoDeluxe window. Windows users can skip ahead to step 14. On the Macintosh, you must save the scanned image before retouching it. Once EPSON TWAIN 4 scans the image, click the Close button. When the Save As dialog box appears, type a f[...]

39 14. Once the image is in its own editing window, you can easily touch it up. To touch-up a photo, click the Touch Up or Repair (Windows) or More Touch Up (Macintosh) tabs, then choose a retouching tool. To use a specific tool (such as Fix Color or Re move Red E ye ), click its icon and follow the on-screen prompts. 15. When you are finished, sav[...]

40 Using Drag and Drop 1. Open the word processor window (this example uses Microsoft Word) containing your document and position it next to the PhotoDeluxe window. 2. Click the image once in PhotoDeluxe. Its handles become visible. 3. While holding down the mouse button, drag the image to the location where you want it in your document. 4. R[...]

41 Using Copy and Paste 1. Open the PhotoDeluxe window with your scanned photo visible in its own window. 2. Click the scanned image once. Its handles become visible. 3. Choose Copy from the Edit menu. 4. Open the Microsoft Word window containing your document. 5. Click the cursor where you want the image in your document. The text-insertion [...]

42 7. Once the image is in Word, you can resize the image by stretching the handles that appear when the image is clicked. Now that youve successfully scanned in text and photographs, you can use the bundled software to create your own projects. The instructions for each bundled application are in electronic format on the CD-ROM.[...]

43 Advanced Scanning Though your EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner is pre-configured to easily capture quality images with its bundled applications, you can also use the scanner with nearly every high-end graphics application. In addition, you can adjust the way EPSON TWAIN captures images, and change how the Start button operates. This chapter gives [...]

44 Placing Your Original Document Placing the original document on the scanner correctly is very important. Follow these steps: 1. Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down on the document table glass. If youre scanning a transparency, the optional transparency unit should be installed and turned on. 2. Position the document so t[...]

45 2. Select the scanner source. Open the File menu and choose Select Source , Import , or Ac quire , and then select either Select TWAI N_32 Source (Windows) or TWAIN Select (Macintosh). 3. Select either EPSON TWAIN 4(32-bit) (Windows) or EPSON TW AIN 4 and click OK or Select . Using EPSON TWAIN Once EPSON TWAIN 4 is selected, you can start scanni[...]

46 If your computer fails to recognize the scanner, you wont see the EPSON TWAIN driver w hen you try to select a scanner source from your host application. In addition, an error message may appear. If this happens, turn off your computer and scanner, and then turn the scanner back on. Then restart the computer. 2. One of the EPSON TWAIN windows[...]

47 4. If youre scanning with the Advanced window, click the Preview icon to preview your scan. You see a preview of your scan in the preview area on the right side of your screen. Make any other changes you want to adjust for the image (for details, see Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings on page 52). 5. Click the Scan button to scan your im[...]

48 want the images you scan with the Start Button to be sent directly to your image editing program, you can assign the Start button to Windows Imaging (or another image editing program). The Scan Buttons palette appears on the screen whenever PageManager is running so you can select the destination program or device for your scanned images. (If it[...]

49 Adding a Destination to the Scan Buttons Palette If you want to add program or device icons to the Scan Buttons palette, follow these steps: 1. Open the File menu and select Scan Buttons Setting . You see the Scan Buttons Setting dialog box. Click the Properties tab, if necessary. 2. Click the Add button. On the Macintosh, you see the Add scan b[...]

50 5. If the Suppress TW AIN User Interface checkbox is active, you can select whether you want PageManager to open the EPSON TWAIN dialog box when you press the Start button. If you dont check the checkbox, the EPSON TWAIN dialog box appears after you press the Start button and PageManager opens. Then you can preview, select settings, and click[...]

51 Selecting Scan Button Settings If you select a device or program for which youve checked the Suppress TWAIN User Interface checkbox, the PageManager scan settings become active. If theyre active, select the options you want to use whenever you press the destination icon in the Scan Buttons palette or assign the Start button to the icon. Fo[...]

52 Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings EPSON TWAIN 4 has two operating modes: Easy and Advanced. Easy mode automatically selects what are usually the best scanning settings based on the type of image you specify in the Image Type and Destination menus. Advanced mode also selects the best settings based on the Image Type and Destination selections, bu[...]

53 Special scanning features: ■ Batch scanning: select Settings , save several setting groups, and click Batch Scan ■ Color management: select Configuration and click IC M/sRGB (Windows 98) or ColorSync (Macintosh) ■ Image corrections: use the Image Controls, Color Adjustment, Tone Correction, and Auto Exposure tools. Availability of these to[...]

54 Recommended Settings If you are manually adjusting the settings in the Advanced window, you should consider using the following settings for optimal scans (a more detailed listing is available in your electronic EPSON TWAIN Users Guide ): 1 If your final output is for on-screen viewing (for example, on a web page), select 72 dpi for your reso[...]

55 Tips for Getting the Best Scan Getting the best scan possible depends on several factors, including the quality of your original and the resolution you select. The better your original is, the better your scan will be. While you can make some corrections in your scanning software, youll need to do major photo retouching in a program such as A[...]

56 The EPSON Perfection 1200Ss maximum hardware resolution of 1200 × 2400 dpi is achieved through EPSONs advanced Micro Step Drive technology. This technology enables the EPSON Perfection 1200S to achieve a maximum sub-scan or vertical resolution of 1200 dpi or 2400 dpi using half-stepping of the scanning carriage to double the optical[...]

57 Batch Scanning You can use batch scanning to save time. Batch scanning lets you scan the same image with several different settings. See Batch Scanning in your EPSON TWAIN Users Guide for details. Printing Scanned Images with Optimal Color in Windows If you have an EPSON Stylus printer, you can select settings in your printer driver for[...]

58 3. The printer Properties window appears. Choose your paper type from the Medi a Type menu, and click the Custom radio button. Then chose sRGB from the Custom Settings (Windows) menu. 4. Click OK on the Properties window. Then click OK from the Print dialog box to print your document. select your paper type... then ch oose sRGB then click the Cu[...]

59 Viewing Your Electronic Manuals You always have easy access to your electronic manuals  just go to the Main Menu screen on your scanner software CD-ROM and click the Electronic Documentation button. If you already have Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 on your system, the manual opens in Acrobat Reader automatically. If you dont have Acrobat Reader[...]

60 Navigating a Manual When you open an electronic manual, youll see this toolbar: With Acrobat Reader, you have several ways to navigate through text: ■ Click on hot topics, which are usually underlined or displayed in a different color. To find out if a topic is hot, move your cursor over it. If the cursor turns into a pointing hand, the top[...]

61 Scanner Maintenance This section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner safely. Identifying Scanner Parts Here are the parts of your scanner: 0 5 4 9 1 6 2 7 3 8 carriage (in the home position) document table operate button Start button operate ligh t transportation lock scanner cover option connecto[...]

62 Removing the Scanner Cover If youre scanning something that doesnt fit under the scanner cover, you can remove it. To do this, simply open the scanner cover all the way, and lift it straight up. When scanning with the cover removed, make sure you cover any exposed areas of the document table glass to prevent interference from external ligh[...]

63 Transporting the Scanner When you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time, follow the steps below to secure the carriage. 1. Remove any optional equipment and replace the document cover. 2. Turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position (toward the back of the scanner). Then turn off the[...]

64 Cleaning the Scanner 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. If the document table glass gets dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. If the glass is stained with grease or other hard-to-r[...]

65 Removing the Paper Path Guide 1. Turn off the scanner. 2. Disconnect the cable and remove the ADF. 3. Gently pull out the paper support. 4. Place the ADF on the document table upside down, with the front of the ADF towards you. 5. Gently pull the two white hooks up, and then push them back down out of the rectangular holes. 6. Pull the paper pat[...]

66 Cleaning the Paper Path Guide Be careful not to scratch or damage the paper path guide. To avoid damaging the auto document feeder, be careful not to touch the rollers or metal parts. Use a soft dry cloth to gently wipe the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide. Attaching the Paper Path Guide 1. Insert the transparent plastic sheet o[...]

67 Using the Optional Equipment This section includes basic information on unpacking, installing, and using the options for the EPSON Perfection 1200S: a transparency unit (B813172) and an auto document feeder (B813142). You can purchase these options from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sale[...]

68 Installing the Transparency Unit Follow the steps below to install the transparency unit on the scanner. 1. Make sure the scanner is turned off. 2. Remove the document cover from the scanner by opening it to an upright position and lifting it straight up. 3. Make sure the document table glass is clean and dust free. 4. Place the transparency uni[...]

69 Using the Transparency Unit Loading Transparencies Before scanning transparencies, wipe the lid of the transparency unit, the scanners document table glass, and the narrow window near the hinges. Be sure to keep the window uncovered when loading your transparencies. If your transparency obstructs the window, the colors in your scans will be a[...]

70 Loading 35 mm Negative or Positive Film Insert a strip of film in the 35 mm film holder, base side facing down. Then place the film holder on the document table. Be sure to align the upper left corner of the film holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit. You can adjust the position of 35 mm film by sliding the strips in the fil[...]

71 Loading 4 x 5 inch Film Insert film in the 4 × 5 inch film holder, base side facing down. Then place the film holder on the document table. Be sure to align the upper left corner of the film holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit. Loading Slides and Film Directly on the Document Table Hold the film by the edges or use gloves[...]

72 If the film size is 4 × 5 inches, it may be easier to use the film holder. If you place the film directly on the document table, it may be difficult to pick up. 2. Load the slide or film with the base side down on the scanners document table in the transparency unit window, as shown to the right. 3. Close the transparency unit. Leave the nar[...]

73 Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs When you return to scanning normal reflective documents (such as memos or photographs), you can turn off the transparency unit, then place documents between it and the document table. Remember to change the Document Source setting to Flatbed in EPSON TWAIN. Be aware that the entire document table will[...]

74 Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder When you unpack your auto document feeder (ADF), make sure you have all the parts shown to the right. Remove the protective materials from the ADF. Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are using the auto document feeder. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON [...]

75 6. Attach the paper support to the ADF. 7. Turn on the scanner. For information on loading paper in the ADF and selecting driver settings, see Selecting Settings on page 77. Using the Auto Document Feeder Loading Paper into the Auto Document Feeder Your ADF can automatically load up to 20 sheets of the following paper sizes (based on a pap[...]

76 Check the following before feeding a document into the feeder: ■ Ink on the document is dry. ■ The document has no holes and is not ripped or wrinkled. ■ The document has no staples, paper clips, or other objects attached that might damage the feeder mechanism. ■ The document has no folds closer than 0.2 inch (5 mm) from its edge. ■ Th[...]

77 Selecting Settings Be sure to select Auto Document Feeder (ADF) in the Document Source setting in EPSON TWAIN. For more information on selecting driver settings, see the EPSON TWAIN Users Guide . Loading Documents Manually You can load documents manually even when the ADF is installed. Lift the ADF and place the document on the document table[...]

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79 Problems? Need Help? This chapter identifies the scanner parts including its light and buttons, and gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems. For solutions to common setup and software problems, see Problems and Solutions on page 81. For more troubleshooting tips, see the Troubleshooting section of your electr[...]

80 Scanner Light The operate light indicates the status of the scanner. If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the operate light shows the type of error. Scanner operate light N = on, O = of f , F = flashing Scanner buttons Light status Color Scanner status F (slowly flashing) Green Initializing or busy scanning N Green R eady to scan [...]

81 Problems and Solutions If youre having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions. Setup Problems If your system doesnt recognize the SCSI board (Windows only) . . . ■ Check the Plug and Play option for your computer; it should be turned on. ■ Make sure the SCSI board is installed correctly. If it isnt seated f[...]

82 If the scanner doesnt scan your image . . . ■ Check your scanner source setting. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 4(32-bit) (Windows) or EPSON TW AIN 4 (Macintosh). ■ Make sure the SCSI terminator is set up correctly. SeeConnect the Scanner to Your Computer on page 12 for details. ■ Make sure there are no SCSI ID conflicts. If y[...]

83 If you need to remove jammed paper from the auto document feeder . . . To clear jammed paper in the optional auto document feeder, follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the scanner. 2. Push down the release lever to slightly raise the feeder mechanism and release the paper. 3. Slowly pull the jammed paper out of the feeder mechanism. (Be careful n[...]

84 ■ Check your scanner source setting. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 4(32-bit) (Windows) or EPSON TW AIN 4 (Macintosh). If the scanner software doesnt work properly . . . ■ Make sure your computer meets the system requirements listed on pages 4 and 5, and supports any software applications you are using. ■ Check your computers mem[...]

85 10.At the restart message, click OK . 11. After your computer restarts, you see the Add New Hardware Wizard screen. Follow the steps for your operating system in Install the Scanner Software (they start on page 19) to reinstall your scanner software. If you need to reinstall your scanner software on a Macintosh . . . 1. Insert your scanner[...]

86 If your scanned image is faint or has gaps . . . ■ Check the brightness. Decrease the software or drivers brightness setting. ■ Try adjusting the Gamma setting. ■ Check the condition of your original. If the document is damaged, dirty, or wrinkled, these imperfections will show up in your scan. ■ Check that the document is placed flus[...]

87 If your image scans at an angle . . . Check the position of your source document. It may be placed at an angle on the document table. Align it so the horizontal and vertical edges are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and side of the document table. If the edges of the document are not scanned . . . ■ Check the position of your sour[...]

88 If the color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the image. . . ■ Make sure your document is flat. If the document is very thick or warped at the edges, the edges of the image may be discolored. Cover the edges of the document with opaque paper to block outside light. ■ If your document is too large, part of the document extends beyond th[...]

89 ■ If you are importing an image file into your application software, make sure the file format is one your software can read. Also check that the image settings in your application are appropriate for the type of image you want to scan. (See your software manual.) A line of dots is always missing in the scanned image . . . ■ If this happens [...]

90 If the printed image is larger or smaller than the original size . . . You have changed the resolution or scaled your image. The image size settings in your software determine the size of the printed image. Do not use the size of the image on your monitor to judge the printed size. Your image cannot be printed or the printout is garbled . . . ?[...]

91 Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day. The following tables list the contact information: Electronic support services Service Access World W ide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSONs Home Page at http://www.epson.c[...]

92 To speak to a technical support representative, dial (310) 974-1970 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM , P acific Time, M onday through Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Before you call, please have the following information ready: ■ Pr oduct name (EPSON P erfection 1200S) ■ Pr oduct serial number (located on the [...]

93 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 10200 × 14040 pixels at 1200 dpi, 100% scaling Maximum document size US letter or A4 size (8.5 inches × 11.7 inches [216 mm × 297 mm]) Up to leg[...]

94 Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type for user-defined Color correction 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output (available in color byte sequence mode and color line sequence mode) 1 type for user-defined Interface SCSI (2 half pitch 50-pin connectors) Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp Relia[...]

95 CE marking 230 V model Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 50082-1 IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 SCSI Interface Interface type ANSI X3T9.2/375R Revision 10L (SCSI-2) Functions BUS FREE phase ARBITRATION phase SELECTION/ RESELECTION phase COMMAND phase (the Logical Unit N[...]

96 Maximum readable area 3.6 × 4.6 inches ([93 × 118 mm] size of 4 × 5 inch film holder opening) Electrical Supply voltage: DC 24V ±10%V Rated current: 0.5A Reliability 10,000 hours for light source Environmental Operation: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage: 13 to 140 °F (25 to 60 °C) Humidity (without condensation) Operation: 10% to 8[...]

97 Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid extreme dust, operation under direct sunlight, and strong light sources. Reliability Load/eject: MCBF 20,000 sheets Hinge: MCBF 12,000 cycles Electrical Input voltage: DC 24V±10% DC 5V±5% Input current: 24V: 0.8 A 5V: 0.2 A Safety approvals UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EN60950 (VDE) I[...]

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99 Index 35 mm film, loading , 70 4 × 5 inch film, loading , 71 A Accessories , 67 , 92 Adobe Acrobat Reader, using , 60 Adobe PhotoDeluxe , 34 to 42 Advanced window , 46 Attaching document cover , 62 Auto document feeder installing , 74 to 75 loading paper , 75 to 77 specifications , 96 to 97 unpacking , 74 B Base side , 69 Batch scanning , 57 Bl[...]

100 Installing auto document feeder , 74 to 75 creative software and electronic manuals , 26 to 27 scanner software , 19 to 25 transparency unit , 68 L Light, scanner , 79 to 81 Loading paper auto document feeder , 75 to 77 manually , 44 , 77 Loading slides and film on document table , 71 to 72 using film holders , 69 to 71 Lock, transportation , 1[...]

101 Selecting a driver , 52 to 54 Service , 91 to 92 Settings, software , 54 Setup problems , 81 Slides, loading , 71 to 72 Software installation Macintosh , 23 to 27 Windows , 19 to 23 , 26 to 27 Software problems , 83 to 84 Software settings , 54 Space requirements , 8 Specifications auto document feeder , 96 to 97 scanner , 93 to 95 transparency[...]

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103 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can rad[...]

104 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: 20770 Madrona Avenue MS: B2-11 Torrance, CA 90503 Telephone: (310)782-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product i[...]

78 Declaration of Conformity Manufactur er: SEIKO EPSO N CORPORA TION Addre ss: 3-5, Owa 3-chome , Suwa-sh i, Nagan o-ken 39 2-8502 Japan Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address: Pro f. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amste lveen The Neth erlands Declares that the Pro duct: Product Name: Image Scanner Model: G752A/G752B Conforms to the following Dire[...]

EPSON AMERICA, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (Epson) warrants to the first end user customer of the Epson product enclosed with this limited warranty statement, that the product if purchas ed and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturers specifications and will be free from defects in w[...]