Epson 10000XL manual

Color Graphics Scanner User’s Guide[...]

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3 Contents WELCOME 7 About Your Scanner 7 Getting More Information 8 Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 8 Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide 9 Chapter 1 SCANNING BASICS 11 Placing Your Original Document 11 Using EPSON Scan 12 Scanning Your Image 13 Using the Preview Screen 15 Scanning a Photo With Adobe Photoshop Elements 19 Creating Editable[...]

4 Contents Enhancing Image Quality 33 Using Color Restoration 33 Using Unsharp Mask 34 Using Descreening 35 Using Backlight Correction 36 Using Dust Removal 37 Using Grain Reduction 38 Batch Scanning Photos and Film 39 Placing Your Photos 39 Previewing Your Images in Thumbnail Mode 40 Scanning With the a Start Button 42 Windows Vista or XP 42 Windo[...]

Contents 5 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 67 Transporting the Scanner 67 Cleaning the Scanner 68 Chapter 5 SOLVING PROBLEMS 69 Checking the Status Lights 70 Problems and Solutions 71 Scanner Problems 71 Software Problems 73 Quality Problems 74 Uninstalling Your Scanner Software 77 Where To Get Help 79 Epson Technical Support 79 Software Technical Support 80[...]

6 Contents[...]

7 Welcome The Epson Expression ® 10000XL is a 48-bit color, professional scanner designed to meet the needs of graphic arts professionals and bu siness graphics us ers. With Epson’s ColorTrue ® II Imaging System, the scanner reprod uces images of amazingly accurate detail and color. Achieving up to 2400 × 48 00 dpi hardware resolution with Eps[...]

8 Welcome Getting More Information There are several ways to learn more ab out your Epson Expres sion 10000XL scanner. In addition to the printed materials, help utilities and electronic manuals are available. Here’s where to look for help: ■ Start Here sheet The Start Here sheet tells you how to set up your scanner and install its software. It[...]

Welcome 9 Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide To view the electronic Reference Guide , you must have a web browser such as Netscape Navigator ® or Microsoft ® Internet Explorer, versio ns 4.0 or later, o r Apple ® Safari 1.0 or later. If you haven’t already installed the guide on your computer, see the Start Here sheet for instructions. To[...]

10 Welcome[...]

11 Chapter 1 Scanning Basics This chapter gives you step-by -step instructions for usin g EPSON Scan, the scanning software that comes with your Epson Expression 10000XL. You can find out about: ■ Placing your document on th e scanner’s document table ■ Launching EPSON Scan and scanning a document ■ Using the preview screen to select the ar[...]

12 Scanning Basics 2. Close the document cover, being careful not to move the document. Tip: If the edges of your do cument don’t scan pr operly, move it in about 1/ 16 of an inch (1.5 mm) from the edges of the glass. You can rais e or remove the documen t cover if yo u need to scan a thick it em— such as a photo in an album—t hat doesn’t f[...]

Scanning Basics 13 If you have faded photos, you can restor e their color using Color Restoration. You can also use these additional adjustments and choose how strongly they’re applied: Unsharp Mask, Backlight Correction, De screening, Dust Removal, and (when scanning film with the op tional transparency unit) Grain Reduction. See page 33 for det[...]

14 Scanning Basics The EPSON Scan dialog box opens. 3. Choose a mode from the Mode list at the top of the EPSON Scan screen. (See page 12 for a description of the modes.) 4. Adjust any settings in EPSON Scan, as needed. For example, if you’re using Home Mode, select the Document Type , Image Type , and Destination settings that are appropriate fo[...]

Scanning Basics 15 8. Click Scan . 9. When scanning completes, click Close to exit EPSON Scan and view the scanned image in your imaging application. Now you can use your imaging application to further modify the image, save it to your hard drive, or print it. Using the Preview Screen The preview screen lets you select the area of your image you wa[...]

16 Scanning Basics Selecting the Scanning Area There are three ways to select the scanning area: ■ Manually To select the area you want to scan, c lick and drag inside the preview image to draw a marquee. The selected area is surrounded by a dotted line. ■ Auto-detect (Full-size preview screen only) To automatically create a marquee ar ound you[...]

Scanning Basics 17 Moving and Resizing Marquees Once you’ve created a marquee, you can move and resize it if necessary. ■ To move the marquee, place th e cursor within its borders. When the cursor turns to a ha nd symbol, click and drag the marquee to a new position. Hold down the Shift key to limit movement to the hori zontal or ve rtical dire[...]

18 Scanning Basics Working With Multiple Marquees In the Normal preview screen (shown below), you can draw up to 50 marquees. This lets you select more than one part of th e image for scanning (the area within each marquee is scanned as a sepa rate image, even if you ha ve overlapping marquees). You can make independent image quality adjustments fo[...]

Scanning Basics 19 Scanning a Photo With Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Photoshop Elements (included with your scanner) provides a va riety of powerful tools for image editing, along w ith recipes and step-by-step instructions. Follow the example below to scan a phot o in Home Mode with Photoshop Elements. Note: This example shows you how to scan o[...]

20 Scanning Basics 8. Choose a Destination setting: ■ Printer if you’re printing the image ■ Screen/Web if you’re viewing your image only on the screen ■ Other if you want to specif y a resolution (see page 30) 9. Click the Preview button. Your image is scanned and appears in the preview screen. 10. Click and drag within the preview image[...]

Scanning Basics 21 Creating Editable Text With ABBYY FineReader Sprint The ABBYY FineReader Sprint software incl uded with your scanner lets you turn almost any printed document into editable text. You can scan a single page of text— or, if you have the optional automatic do cument feeder, you can scan a multi-page document and save the text for [...]

22 Scanning Basics You see the EPSON Scan dialog box: 4. Choose Office Mode from the Mode list at the top of the EPSON Scan screen. 5. Choose Black&White as the Image Type setting. 6. For the Document Source, select Document Table if you’re scanning a single sheet. If you’re using the automatic document feeder, select ADF - Single-sided or [...]

Scanning Basics 23 11. When your document finishes scanning, close EPSON Scan to view it in ABBYY FineReader. Note: If you have trouble accurat ely converting your document, click the Preview button befo re scannin g and adjus t the Threshold slider so that the image appears neither too light nor to o dark. 12. Click the Save button. Choose a locat[...]

24 Scanning Basics You see the EPSON Scan dialog box: 3. Select Professional Mode from the Mode list at the top of the screen. Note: You may hav e to scroll d own to see some of the se ttings refe rred to in the following steps. 4. Under the Original settings, choose the Auto Exposure Type: Photo to optimize exposure for photos, or Document to opti[...]

Scanning Basics 25 6. Choose a resolution setting ( 50 to 12800 dpi). See page 30 for guidelines. 7. Click the Thumbnail checkbox if you want to use the Thumbnail preview (see page 15). Then click Preview to see a preview of your scan. 8. Click and drag within the preview image, then select the area you want to scan. Or do one of the following: ■[...]

26 Scanning Basics Image Adjustment – Cli ck this button to adjust the color balance, saturation, brightness, and co ntrast settings. Color Palette – Click this button to fine-tune the colors in your image. For any of these settings, you can click Reset to go back to the default settings for your image. Click Help for more information about usi[...]

Scanning Basics 27 Scanning to a File With EPSON Scan To speed up your workflow, you can use EPSON Scan in “sta ndalone” mode to scan images directly to a file on your computer’s hard drive. 1. Start EPSON Scan: ■ Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop. Or select Start or , select Programs or All Programs , select EPSON S[...]

28 Scanning Basics 4. Click Scan . You see this screen: 5. Select the location where you want to save your scanned image. 6. Type a name for your file in the Prefix field, then choose an image type and click OK . Note: If you’re saving the file in JPEG format, be su re to select a n appropriate compression ratio for your image. For details on fil[...]

29 Chapter 2 Getting the Most From Your Scanner This chapter gives you information about improving the quality of your scanned images and making your workflow more efficient. Find out about: ■ Selecting the best resolution for your image ■ Managing colors ■ Restoring color and enhancing images ■ Batch scanning of multiple images ■ Using t[...]

30 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Selecting a Suitable Resolution Resolution refers to how many dots per inch (dpi) your image contains. The best resolution for a scanned image depends on the type of image you’re scanning and how you plan to use it. For most images, use a scanni ng resolution that is appr oximately one third of your output re[...]

Getting the Most From Your Scanner 31 Getting Color Accuracy If the colors in your scanned image don’t match those in your original document, make sure you’ve selected an appropriate Document Type setting (Home Mode) or Auto Exposure Type (Professional Mode). In Professional Mode, try selecting an Image Type setting that o ffers greater color d[...]

32 Getting the Most From Your Scanner 4. Unless you’re using a specialized color space for your work, it is recommended that you select Adobe RGB as the Target. This provides a wide color gamut that works well for monitors, ink jet printers , and the majority of output devices. 5. If you are using Adobe Phot oshop 5.0 or above, select Display pre[...]

Getting the Most From Your Scanner 33 Enhancing Image Quality EPSON Scan includes variou s adjustments that let you improve the quality of your images. For photos and film, you can restore the color of faded images, digitally remove specks of dust, correct backlightin g, and (for film only) you can reduce the appearance of graininess in your images[...]

34 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Using Unsharp Mask If you have photographic images that lo ok slig htly fuzzy or indistinct, you can sharpen them by turning on the Unsharp Ma sk adjustment in Office or Professional Mode. (In Home Mode, this adjustment is automatically applied and you cannot deselect it.) 1. Preview your image, then marquee-se[...]

Getting the Most From Your Scanner 35 Using Descreening If you’re scanning printed materials, such as magazines, postcards, or newspapers, or when scanning certain ink jet prints, use the Descreening Filter to reduce the appearance of moir é patterns in the image. 1. Preview your image, then marquee-select the area you want to scan. 2. In Home a[...]

36 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Using Backlight Correction If you have photographic images that ar e too dark because of backlighting, you can remove the shadows with Ba cklight Correction. This featur e works in both Home and Professional Mode, but Profes sional Mode lets you control the level of correction you want to apply. 1. Preview your[...]

Getting the Most From Your Scanner 37 Using Dust Removal You can use the Dust Removal feature to di gitally remove unwant ed specks of dust from photos or from film (i f you have the optional TPU). This feature wo rks in both Home and Professional Mode, but Profession al Mode lets you control the level of correction you want to apply. 1. Before sca[...]

38 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Using Grain R eduction You can use the Grain Reduction feature to reduce the appearance of graininess in your scanned film. This feature is available only in Professional Mode. 1. Preview your image, then marquee-select the area you want to scan. 2. In Professional Mode, scroll down to th e Adjustments section [...]

Getting the Most From Your Scanner 39 Batch Scanning Photos and Film If you’re working with photos or film, you can place multiple images on the scanner, and then scan them all at once (instead of one-by-one) with EPSON Scan. This lets you quickly digitize la rge numbers of images. Note: If you have the Photo vers ion of the scanner, you can us e[...]

40 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Previewing Your Images in Thumbnail Mode When scanning multiple images, you can use the Thumbnail pr eview screen to locate each image automatically. (To select multiple images in the Full-size preview screen, see page 18.) Follow these steps: 1. Start EPSON Scan and follow the instructions on page 23 (for phot[...]

Getting the Most From Your Scanner 41 4. Click and drag within each image to select just the area you want to scan (see page 15 for details on marquee-selecting ima ges). For best result s, avoid including borders in your images. This enables EPSON Scan to apply the optimal exposure and color balance settings (see page 31). 5. To see an enlarged ve[...]

42 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Scanning With the a Start Button The a Start button opens EPSON Scan—or in Windows, you can set it to open another application of your choice. If you set it to open Photoshop Elements, EPSON Scan launches automatically after Photoshop opens. If you choose another program, you must start EPSON Scan manually af[...]

Getting the Most From Your Scanner 43 4. Click the Events tab. You see this window. 5. Make sure the Start Button is selected in the Select an event box. 6. Click Start this program , select a program from the list, click Apply , then click OK . Note: If the program you wan t to use is not listed, ope n it and then follow these steps again. If it i[...]

44 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Windows 2000 For Windows 2000, follow these steps to set up the a Start button: 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Windows Control Panel. 2. Select Epson Expression 10000XL and click the Properties button. 3. Click the Events tab. You see the window to the right. 4. Make sure Start Button appe[...]

45 Chapter 3 Using Optional Equipment There are three options available for the Epson Expression 10000XL: ■ Transparency unit (B12B813362), page 46 ■ Automatic document feeder (B813212), page 55 ■ Network Image Express interface card (B12B808393), page 63 Note: If you have the Photo version of the scanner, the tr ansparency unit is included. [...]

46 Using Optional Equipment Transparency Unit The transparency unit (B12B813362) lets yo u scan transparent materials —35 mm slides, filmstrips, and negatives, 4 × 5 inch film, medium format (120/220) film, and nonstandard film sizes up to 12.2 × 16.5 inches (309 × 420 mm). To switch from scanning transparent materials to ordinary paper docume[...]

Using Optional Equipme nt 47 Installing the Transparency Unit 1. Make sure the scanner is turned off, then unplug the power cord from the scanner. 2. Fully open the scanner’s document cover, then lift it straight up. 3. Lower the transparency unit onto the scanner, so that the pins fit into the holes as shown. 4. Use a coin to turn the transporta[...]

48 Using Optional Equipment 5. Close the transparency unit. 6. Connect the transparency unit cable to the scanner’s OPTION port, then tighten its screws. Using the Transparency Unit Before using the transparency unit (TPU), you need to remove the refle ctive document mat and make sure the glass on both the document table and the TPU is clean. 1. [...]

Using Optional Equipme nt 49 6. Place the transparency guide at the back edge of the document glass, so that its alignment pins fit into the holes as shown. Placing Standard Film Sizes on the Scanner Use the film holders that came with the transparency unit to scan 35 mm slides, filmstrips, negatives, 4 × 5 inch film, and me dium format (120, 220 [...]

50 Using Optional Equipment 2. Make sure the transparency guide is in place at the back edge of the document glass (see page 49). Then place the film holder on the document glass, aligning the arrow marks as shown. When scanning large numbers of images, you can place a second film holder on the scanner next to the first one. The holders can be for [...]

Using Optional Equipme nt 51 Scanning Your Film You can scan your film in either Home Mode or Professional Mode. For gre ater control over your scanned ima ges, choose Professional Mode. Note: Be sure to selec t the correc t Document Ty pe (in Home Mode ) or Film Type (in Professional Mode): Positive Film , Color Negative Film , or B&W Negative[...]

52 Using Optional Equipment ■ Color Smoothing to reduce color variations without lessening sharpness ■ 16-bit Grayscale for the highest quality scans of black-and-white photos or images Note: Make sure your application supports 16-bit grayscale. ■ 8-bit Grayscale for high quality scans of blac k-and-white photos or images Click (Windows) or ([...]

Using Optional Equipme nt 53 10. Use these Adjustment settings (on the main screen) to modify your images as necessary. Auto Adjust – If you’ve turned off Continuous auto exposure , click this button to apply your color management settings and have the software determine the best exposure and color balance for your scan. (If Continuous auto exp[...]

54 Using Optional Equipment 13. When scanning completes, click Close to exit EPSON Scan and view the scanned images in your imaging application. Scanning Paper Documents If you want to scan an ordinary paper do cument while leaving the transparency unit installed, follow these steps. 1. Remove the transparency guide. 2. Insert the reflective docume[...]

Using Optional Equipme nt 55 Automatic Document Feeder The optional automatic document f eeder (B813212) lets you feed multi-page documents into your scanner. You can use it to scan single- or double-sided pages. The document feeder is particularly usef ul for OCR (optical character recognition), or for creating an image database. Unpacking the Aut[...]

56 Using Optional Equipment Installing the Automatic Document Feeder Note: The automatic document feeder (ADF) is heavy, so be sure to have someone help you with th is procedure. Also, because the docum ent feed er is large, leav e adequa te space around the scanner for handling it . 1. Make sure your scanner is turned off, then unplug the power co[...]

Using Optional Equipme nt 57 5. Mount the ADF on the installation screws, as shown. Warning: The ADF is heavy. Ask for assistance when liftin g it. 6. Twist the knobs onto the ends of the screws and tighten them using the screwdriver tool. 7. Attach the ADF cable to the scanner’s OPTION port, then tighten its connector screws. 8. Make sure the hi[...]

58 Using Optional Equipment Loading Pages in the Automatic Document Feeder The ADF can hold up to 100 pieces of paper, based on a paper weight of 55 g/m 2 , up to a total thickness of about 1/2 i nch (12 mm). If you’re using 20 pound bond paper, it’s somewhat thicker and heavier (75 g/m 2 ), so you won’t be able to load quite as many sheets. [...]

Using Optional Equipme nt 59 Follow these steps to load a document: 1. Arrange the pages of your document into a stack. If necessary, slide the edge guide out of the way, then place the stack fa ce-up on the ADF’s input tray. Insert it short end first until it meets resist ance. Do no t force it into the ADF. 2. Slide the edge guide flush against[...]

60 Using Optional Equipment Scanning Your Document You can scan your document in either Office Mode (for te xt and business documents) or Professional Mode (for photos and othe r graphics). See page 21 for instructions on scanning a document for OCR. Note: Do not feed valuable photog raphs or artwork int o the ADF; misfeeding could result in wrinkl[...]

Using Optional Equipme nt 61 Clearing Paper Jams If a paper jam occurs, follow these steps to clear it: 1. Open the ADF to determine where the paper jam is located. 2. If pages jammed while feeding, open the cover on the left and slowly pull out the jammed pages from the top or bottom. Note: Pull out jammed pages slowly to avoid tearing them. Open [...]

62 Using Optional Equipment 3. If pages jammed while ejecting, open the cover on the right and remove the pages as shown. Note: Pull out jammed pages slowly to avoid tearing them. 4. Open the cover on top of the ADF and check for any pages inside. Open right cover[...]

Using Optional Equipme nt 63 Network Image Express Interface Card This section explains how to install the optional Network Image Express interface card (B12B808393) in your scanner. Setting Up Client Computers Before connecting the scanner to your network, make sure any co mputer you want to use for scanning is set up properly. Check that: ■ an [...]

64 Using Optional Equipment 4. Plug in the scanner and reconnect its cables. 5. Initialize the card by holding down its RESET button (to the right of the connector) while you turn on the scanne r. Continue holding down the button for about 10 seconds, until the card’s red and green lights (to the left of the connector) turn on. Now you’re ready[...]

Using Optional Equipme nt 65 Setting Up EPSON Scan Follow these steps to use the EPSON Scan Settings utility to enable network scanning. 1. Start EPSON Scan Settings: ■ Windows: Click Start or , point to Programs or All Programs , point to EPSON Scan , then select EPSON Scan Settings . ■ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Ut[...]

66 Using Optional Equipment 5. Click Test to check the connection. If everything works properly, you see this message: If you have any problems, see the Troubleshooting section in the Network Image Express Card User’s Guide . 6. Click OK to save your settings. Now you are ready to scan. See Chapter 1 for instructions on using the EPSON Scan softw[...]

67 Chapter 4 Maintenance To protect your scanner and ensure that it continues to oper ate well, follow the instructions in these sections: ■ Transporting the scanner ■ Cleaning the scanner Caution: Never open the scanner case. If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary, consult your dealer or contac t Epson. Transporting the Scanner Alwa[...]

68 Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically. 1. Press the . power button to turn the scanne r off, and unplug the power cord. Caution: Always unplug the scanne r before c leaning. 2. Use a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent to clean the outer case. Caution: Be careful not to spill liq uid o[...]

69 Chapter 5 Solving Problems This chapter gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving problems. It also tells you how to uninstall your scanner software, an d how to contact Epson in case you need help. If the scanner’s Error light is on or flashing, see “C hecking the Status Lights” in the next section to determine the reason. Otherw is[...]

70 Solving Probl ems Checking the Status Lights You can diagnose some problems by checkin g the scanner’s lights, as described below. If you don’t find the answer here, see “Problems and Solutions” on page 71. Light Scanner Status Ready light is on or flashing. The green Ready light is on when the scanner is ready to scan. It flashes when s[...]

Solving Problems 71 Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you’re having trouble setting up your scanner, scanning, or getting the quality you want from your scans. Scanner Problems The Ready light doesn’t come on or flashes. ■ The Ready light flashes when scanning is in progress. If you are scanning a large file, wait f[...]

72 Solving Probl ems The scanner doesn’t scan your image. ■ Make sure the scanner is ready to scan. Wait until the Ready light stops flashing and remains on. ■ Check the Windows Device Manager. If there are any Unknown Device icons, select them and click Remove or Uninstall . ■ If you’re using imaging software, such as Adobe Photoshop Ele[...]

Solving Problems 73 Software Problems Some of the bonus software that came with your scanner doesn’t work in Windows Vista. You may need to upgrade the software. Contact the manufacturer as described on page 80. EPSON Scan doesn’t work properly. ■ Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements listed on page 85. ■ Check your computer?[...]

74 Solving Probl ems The file size is too big. Select a lower resolution (dpi), or scan only part of the image. Quality Problems Make sure your original photo or document is in good condition. If it’s damaged, dirty, or wrinkled, these imperfections will show up in your scan. If the original looks okay, check for solutions in the sections below. [...]

Solving Problems 75 Your scanned image is out of focus. ■ Check the position and condition of your document. Make sure it is flat against the sc anner’s document glass. If only part of the image is blurred, your document may be wrinkled or warped. ■ If you’ve placed transparent film directly on the document glass, or if you’re using film [...]

76 Solving Probl ems ■ Try using the Thumbnail preview screen to scan your image (see page 15). The Thumbnail preview automatically corrects the angle of the image if it’s tilted. Straight lines in the image come out jagged. ■ Make sure the doc ument is aligned with the edges of the document table. ■ Try scanning your image at a higher reso[...]

Solving Problems 77 Uninstalling Your Scanner Software If you need to uninstall EPSON Scan, foll ow the instructions below. Be sure to remove your software as described here before reinstalling it. Note: To uninstall other softwar e included with your scanner, se e the online help documents included with those prog rams. Windows 1. Turn off the sca[...]

78 Solving Probl ems 6. After the initial screen, click Accept . You see this screen: 7. Select Uninstall from the Easy Install list. Then click Uninstall . 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the software. When you’re done, click Quit to close the EPSON Sc an Installer screen. See the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software. Se[...]

Solving Problems 79 Where To Get Help If you are having problems with your scan ner, see the contact information in the section below. If you are having problems wi th any of the software that came with your scanner, see page 80. Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson’s support websit[...]

80 Solving Probl ems Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase supplies and accessories from an Epson a uthorized reselle r. 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 (Canadian sales). Software Technical Support Use the resources listed belo[...]

81 Appendix A Specifications Scanner General Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 29280 × 41280 pixels ( 2400 dpi) Color depth 48-bit internal/48-bit external Grayscale depth 16-bit internal/16-bit external Maximum document size 12.2 × 17.2 inches (310 × 437 mm) Resolution 2400 dpi (optical) Max[...]

82 Specifications Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type user-d efined Color correction 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer (available in color byte sequence mode and color line sequence mode) 1 type user-d efined Interfaces USB 2.0 (Type B receptacle connector) IEEE 1394 (FireWir e) 10Base-T/100Base-TX, optional[...]

Specifications 83 Encoding/decoding DS-Link Logic level 3.3 V Compatible connectors IEEE 1394-1995 compatible Power class Power class code 100 No power supply from external sources Repeat function with bus power Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Standby: –13 to 140 °F (–25 to 60 °C) Humidity (without condensation[...]

84 Specifications[...]

85 Appendix B Requirements and Notices System Requirements The minimum system requirements to run the scan ner in Windows and Macintosh are listed below. For optimum performance, a faster processor and more memory are recommended. If you’re scanning high resolution images, you need more than the minimum available hard disk space. Note: Color and [...]

86 Requirements and Notices Macintosh ■ Macintosh PowerPC ® or Intel ® Core ™ processor (500 MHz or faster recommended) ■ OS X 10.2.8, 10.3.9 to 10.4.x Note: Check the Apple website for any updates to your operating system. Fast User Switching is not supported for Mac ® OS X 10.3 an d above. ■ USB (1.1 or 2.0) or IEEE 13 94 (FireWire) po[...]

Requirements a nd Notices 87 ■ If you use an extension cord, make sure the tota l ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord doesn’t exceed the cord’s ampere ra ting. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does n’t exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating. ■ Do not attempt to [...]

88 Requirements and Notices FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comp ly with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. These limits are designed to provid e reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment g[...]

Requirements a nd Notices 89 E NERGY S TAR Compliance This product conforms to the new E NERGY S TAR Program Requirements for Imaging Equipment (Version 1.0) effective April 1, 2007. Note: When used with the transparency unit, the scanner does not conform to the E NERGY S TAR requirements. Warranty Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Cover[...]

90 Requirements and Notices maintained or fail to function pr operly as a result of misuse, abus e, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, an d light ning, impr oper electrical current, softwar e problems, interac t ion with non-Ep son products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized[...]

91 Index A ABBYY FineR eader Spri nt manuals, 8 technical support, 80 using, 21 to 23 Accessories, 45, 80 Adobe Photoshop Elements technical support, 80 using, 19 to 20 Auto Adjust, 25, 32, 53 Auto Detect, 16, 22, 25, 60 Auto Exposure Type, 24 Automatic document feeder high speed switch, 57, 72 installi ng, 56 to 57 paper jams, 61 to 62 problems, 7[...]

92 Index Epson accessories, 45, 80 help, 79 to 80 EPSON Scan Home Mode, 12, 19 to 20 Office Mode, 12, 21 to 23 previewing scans, 14 to 18, 2 0, 25, 40 to 41, 52, 60, 73 problems, 73 to 76 Professional Mode, 12, 23 to 26, 51 to 54 scanning to a f ile, 27 starting, 13, 42 to 44 technical support, 80 EPSON Scan Settings utility, 65 Error light, 70 Eth[...]

Index 93 M Macintosh system requirements, 86 Maintenance, 67 to 68 Manuals, 8 to 9 Marquees adjusting, 17 creating, 16 multiple, 18 Memory, computer, 72 to 73, 85 to 86 Mode, select ing, 14 Moiré patter ns, 26, 35 , 76 MonacoEZcolor manuals, 8 technical support, 80 using, 31 Moving scanner, 67 Multi-page documents, scanning, 60 Multiple images pro[...]

94 Index Resolution choosing, 25, 30, 52, 72 maximum, 81 Restoring faded color, 33 Rotating image, 14, 17 S Safety instructions, 86 to 87 Scaling images, 30 Scanner buttons, 70 cleaning, 68 lights, 70 moving, 67 problems, 71 to 72 transportation lock, 67 Scanning area, selecting, 16 batches of images, 39 to 41 film, 49 to 54 into an applic ation, 1[...]

Index 95 U Uninstalling software, 77 to 78 Unpacking automatic document feeder, 55 transparency u nit, 46 Unsharp Mask, 26, 34, 53 USB requirements, 85 to 86 specif ication s, 82 W Warranty, 89 to 90 Windows system requirements, 85 Z Zoom, 17[...]

96 Index[...]