Epson 636 manual

EPSON ® Expression ™ 636 COLOR IMAGE SCANNER 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. No patent liability is assumed w[...]

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 radiate[...]

Scanner Parts OPERATE button option interface connector transportation lock lever And terminal parallel interface connector[...]

Contents lntroduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . Electronic Support Services . . . . World Wide Web . . . . . . . . EPSON Internet FTP Site . . . . EPSON Download Service . . . EPSON Fax-on[...]

Chapter 2 Scanner Basics Lights and Buttons ............. Scanner errors .............. Placing a Document on the Scanner ... Removing the Document Cover ..... Recommended Equipment ........ RAM and hard disk size ........ Accelerator boards ........... Video cards ............... Monitors ................. File compression software ....... Mainten[...]

Chapter Troubleshooting Indicator Lights ........................... 4-2 Command error ......................... 4-2 Interface error .......................... 4-3 Fatal error ............................ 4-3 Option error ........................... 4-3 Problems and Solutions ....................... 4-4 Appendix Scanner Specifications .............[...]

The EPSON Expression™ 636 is a true 600-dpi full-color flatbed image scanner with a letter or A4 size scanning area. It has the ability to scan in color or grayscale, making it ideal for virtually all uses, from simple drawings to complex full-color illustrations. It provides extremely high-quality color scanning by reading 36 bits per pixel and [...]

0 Higher quality output with EPSON TWAIN’s “Best & de-screening” option. Selecting this option removes moire (interference) patterns from scanned images. 0 The EPSON Scan! II and EPSON TWAIN scanning utilities. This software lets you take full advantage of your scanner’s advanced features. You can scan images and save them to disk as fi[...]

About This Guide Chapter 1 describes setting up your scanner and connecting it to your computer. Be sure to read this first. Chapter 2 gives basic information on using your scanner, including maintenance and transportation. Chapter 3 describes how to use the optional transparency unit and automatic document feeder, and Chapter 4 provides troublesho[...]

0 Technical information on installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products 0 Customer relations. For answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call EPSON Sound Advice at (800) 442-2110. You can purchase manuals, accessories, or parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only[...]

EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service BBS at (800) 442-2007. Set your communications software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps. EPSON Fax-on-Demand Service You can access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800) 442-2110 or (800) 922-8911 and selecting the appropriate[...]

0 Use only the type of power source indicated on the scanner’s label. 0 Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. 0 Place the scanner near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Placez le scannezu pres d?[...]

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Scanner Choosing a Place for the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Releasing the Transportation Lock Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 I Plugging in the Scanner ...................... 1-4 Initialization ............................. 1-5 Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer ........... 1-5 Connecting the Scann[...]

Choosing a Place for the Scanner Follow these guidelines when you select a location for the scanner: 0 Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. The scanner does not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. 0 Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. 0 Allow some space behind the scanner f[...]

Releasing the Transportation Lock Lever Before you connect the scanner to a power source, follow the steps below to release the transportation lock lever. 1. Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface with its rear panel facing you. 2. Slide the transportation lock lever to the UNLOCK position as shown below. Note: Be sure to return the transporta[...]

Plugging in the Scanner 1. Connect the power cable to the power inlet on the back of the scanner and plug the other end into a properly grounded outlet as shown below. e Caution: There are several versions of this scanner designed for dzjJimxt voltages, and it is not possible to change the scanner’s voltage. If the label on the back of the scanne[...]

Initialization By observing the scanner’s initialization, you can make sure the scanner is operating properly before you connect it to your computer. 1. Open the document cover so you can see the operation of the scanner during initialization. 2. Turn on the scanner by pressing the OPERATE button. While the scanner is initializing, the fluorescen[...]

Note: IBM ® PS/2 ® computers and some other PCs have built-in bidirectional parallel interfaces. You need to install an additional one in these computers only if you use the built-in parallel interface for your printer. Install a SCSI board in your computer, if necessary. Then connect the computer to the scanner’s SCSI connector as described un[...]

2. Connect the 25-pin end of the cable to the computer; then tighten the screws on the sides of the connector. 3. Plug the 36-pin end of the cable into the scanner’s parallel interface connector. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides. Note: If your parallel cable has a ground wire, attack it to the scanner’[...]

SCSI Setup For some PCs, you must first install a SCSI board in your computer. All Macintosh computers have built-in SCSI ports; you do not need to install a SCSI board. Follow the directions below to connect the scanner to your PC or Macintosh. SCSI connections The SCSI interface allows you to connect up to eight devices, including the computer, i[...]

1. Locate the SCSI ID rotary switch on the rear panel of the scanner. 2. To change the scanner’s SCSI ID, turn the dial to the desired number. Caution: Do not set the scanner’s SCSI ID to a number that is already assigned to another device; the computer, scanner, and other devices will not function properly. Note: If your software supports only[...]

Using the termination switch The scanner has a built-in SCSI terminator. If the scanner is the only SCSI device you connect to your computer or if it is the last device in the daisy chain, leave the termination switch turned on. If the scanner is in the middle of a daisy chain, turn off the termination switch. Connecting the scanner to your compute[...]

2. Connect the 50-pin end of the cable to either the top or bottom SCSI connector of the scanner; then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the SCSI port of your computer or other SCSI device. Note: The SCSI port of the Macintosh is the larger port with the SCSI icon @ over[...]

If you have an external hard disk, turn on the scanner, the external hard disk (which should be first in the daisy chain), and any other external SCSI devices you plan to use. Wait a few seconds; then turn on the computer. SCSI devices in the middle of the daisy chain may be left off if you don’t plan to use them. Installing Scanner Software Now [...]

Chapter 2 Scanner Basics Lights and Buttons ............ Scanner errors ............ Placing a Document on the Scanner . . 2-3 Removing the Document Cover . . . . 2-6 Recommended Equipment . . . . . . . RAM and hard disk size . . . . . . Accelerator boards . . . . . . . . . . Video cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Lights and Buttons The scanner has three indicator lights and two buttons. button button OPERATE Comes on light (green) when the scanner is turned on. READY light (green) Comes on when the scanner is ready to scan images. This light flashes during scanning. When an error occurs, this light and the ERROR light indicate the type of error. See the nex[...]

Scanner errors If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the READY and ERROR lights show the type of error. See Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.” Placing a Document on the Scanner Before scanning a document: Remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scan published text or images without first checking the copyright status[...]

2. Turn on the computer and make sure that the scanner’s READY light is on. Open the document cover. 3. Place the document on the document table, with the side to be scanned down. Make sure that the document is carefully aligned. 2-4 Scanner Basics[...]

4. Close the document cover gently not move. so that the document does Note: 0 Make sure that the document is flat against the glass surface so that the image is properly focused. Also make sure to close the document cover. This prevents interference from external light. 0 Always keep the document table clean. See “Maintenance” later in this ch[...]

Removing the Document Cover For thick documents or other materials that are hard to scan, you can remove the document cover. To do this, hold the back of the document cover behind the hinge and lift straight up. Do not force the cover off the scanner or lift from in front of the hinge. This may damage the cover. Note: When scanning with the cover r[...]

Recommended Equipment Your scanner is sufficient for most scanning needs, but if you are not satisified with the quality of the images on your monitor or with the speed of image processing, read this section. While it does not contain specific recommendations, it describes various possibilities for improving your scanning system. For further inform[...]

The resolution of your monitor, of course, also affects the quality of the image you see. Consider a high resolution monitor if you do precise color work, but first be sure you have the right video card. File compression software Many different programs are available to make image files smaller for storage or transmission. For example, they can ena[...]

0 0 0 0 Be careful not to scratch OY damage the glass of the d0c2md table, and a0 not use a hard OY abrasive brush to clean it. A damaged glass surface can decrease the scanning quality. Never use alcohol, thinner, OY corrosive solvent to clean the scanner. These chemicals can damage the scanner components as well as the case. Be careful not to spi[...]

Transporting the Scanner When you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended period, follow the steps below to secure the carriage. 1. Turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position (the back of the scanner). Then turn off the scanner. 2. Slide the transportation lock lever to the LOCK position to [...]

Chapter 3 Options Using the Transparency Unit ............ 3-2 Unpacking the transparency unit ........ 3-2 Removing the shipping screw .......... 3-3 Installing the transparency unit ......... 3-4 Storing the transparency guides and reflective document mat .................. 3-6 Positioning transparencies and slides ..... 3-7 Scanning normal (refl[...]

Using the Transparency Unit When installed on your scanner, the transparency unit provides high-quality, full-color scanning of transparencies and slides. Also, once you install the transparency unit, you can leave it in place when scanning normal reflective (paper) documents. Unpacking the transparency unit When you unpack your transparency unit, [...]

Removing the shipping screw To prevent damage during shipping, a shipping screw is attached to the transparency unit. Follow the steps below to remove this screw before you install the transparency unit. 1. Turn the transparency unit so the glass side faces up. 2. Remove the screw as shown below. (labeled CLAMP 3. Insert the screw you just removed [...]

Note: Before transporting the scanner, you need to remove the transparency unit and reattach its shipping screw. You can attach the shipping screw only when the transparency unit’s lamp assembly is in its home position. To move it to its home position when the transparency unit is attached to the scanner, close the transparency unit, turn on the [...]

3. Locate the two screws at the back of the scanner and slide the slots on the transparency unit forward underneath these two screws. 4. Insert the two screws provided with the transparency unit into the holes in the scanner as shown below, and then tighten the screws with a coin. 5. Close the transparency unit. OPt ions 3-5[...]

6. Connect the transparency unit’s cable to the option connector on the scanner. Then reconnect the scanner’s power cable. Storing the transparency guides and reflective document mat As shown on the next page, the transparency unit comes with three transparency guides for scanning transparencies or slides and a reflective document mat for scann[...]

-ransparency guides I-L Positioning transparencies and slides You can scan transparencies or slides of various sizes using the transparency guides. Select the transparency guide to use according to the size of your transparency or slide as described in the table below. 1 Transparency or slide size 1 Appropriate transparency guide 1 Up to 2.4 x 3.5 [...]

If your transparency is larger than the sizes in the table above, you can place it directly on the scanner’s document table without using a transparency guide, as shown below. The transparency unit allows you to scan transparencies up to 8% x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm) in size. See your Scanning Utilities manual for information on scanning with t[...]

2. Hold up the clear plastic flap and insert the transparency or slide in the transparency guide, as shown below. 3. Place the transparency guide containing the transparency or slide face down on the scanner’s document table, aligning it in the upper right corner as shown below. 4. If the reflective document mat is in place, remove it from the tr[...]

Follow the steps below to position transparencies or slides using the transparency guide with two 10.25-inch-long openings: 4. 5. Open the transparency unit. Place the transparency guide on the scanner’s document table. Place the transparency face down on the document table, aligning it with the upper right corner of the transparency guide as sho[...]

Scanning normal (reflective) documents To scan a normal reflective (paper) document when the transparency unit is installed, always use the reflective document mat included with the transparency unit. Also, make sure you remove the transparency guide from the scanner’s document table. Insert the reflective document mat as described below. 1. Open[...]

3. Position the reflective document and close the transparency unit. To remove the reflective document mat, slide it up and out of the slots on the transparency unit. Using the Automatic Document Feeder The automatic document feeder allows you to automatically load multiple-page documents into the scanner. It is particularly useful for OCR (optical[...]

Unpacking the automatic document feeder When you unpack your automatic document feeder, make sure you have all the items shown below and that none is damaged. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer. two screws automatic document feeder Installing the automatic document feeder Follow the steps below to install the automatic doc[...]

3. Locate the two screws at the back of the scanner and slide the slots on the automatic document feeder forward underneath these two screws. (Do not remove the protective materials from the automatic document feeder’s mounting hardware yet.) 4. Insert the two screws provided with the automatic document feeder into the holes in the scanner as sho[...]

5. Remove the protective materials from the automatic document feeder’s mounting hardware. 6. Close the automatic document feeder. 7. Connect the automatic document feeder’s cable to the option connector on the scanner. Then reconnect the scanner’s power cable. Loading documents in the automatic document feeder You can load up to 30 sheets in[...]

Follow the steps below to load documents into the automatic document feeder. 1. Slide the left edge guide all the way to the left and place your documents in the feeder tray with the side you want to scan facing up. Then move the right edge guide so it is flush with the right edge of the document stack. Note: For checks, move the left edge guide to[...]

2. Insert the document stack into the automatic document feeder until it meets resistance. Documents are fed into the lower tray when scanning is finished. Paper jams If a paper jam occurs, first open the automatic document feeder’s cover. Then pull forward on the jam-release lever and slowly pull the jammed paper out of the feeder mechanism. (Be[...]

Loading documents manually You can load documents manually even when the automatic document feeder is installed. To load a document manually, lift the automatic document feeder and place the document on the scanning surface. Then lower the automatic document feeder and scan the document. Note: Always close the automatic document feeder and its cove[...]

Document condition Check that your document is clean and in good condition before you load it in the automatic document feeder. Make sure of the following: 0 The ink on the document is dry. 0 The document has no holes or cut-out areas in it, and is not ripped or wrinkled. 0 The document has no staples, paper clips, or other materials attached to it[...]

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Indicator Lights ......... Command error ....... Interface error ........ Fatal error .......... Option error ......... Problems and Solutions ..... 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-4 Troubleshooting 4-1[...]

If you encounter any problems while using the scanner, check this chapter for possible solutions. Most problems fall into the following major categories: 0 Incorrect setup of the interface 0 Inappropriate selection of scanner functions 0 Incorrect setup of your computer or software 0 Incorrect operation of your software. Also see the documentation [...]

Interface error The interface setup is wrong, or the scanner is not properly connected to the computer. If this error occurs, check the interface connection. See “Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer” in Chapter 1. Then press the RESET button or turn the scanner off and back on to reset it. Fatal error This indicates one of the following pro[...]

Problems and Solutions The OPERATE light does not come on. Make sure the power cable is correctly plugged into the scanner and the power outlet. The READY light does not come on. Make sure the scanner is correctly connected to the computer and that the computer is turned on. The scanner does not start scanning. Make sure that you have selected the [...]

Make sure that your computer system meets the requirements, such as the operating system version, specified for your software. Confirm that the computer has enough memory for your software. If you are running other software at the same time, using RAM resident programs, or have many device drivers, the computer may not have enough memory left. (See[...]

Color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the image. 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 part of the document extends beyond the document table, that edge may not be in contact with the document table. Change t[...]

Your software may not have sufficient color matching and color management features, or these components of your software may not be correctly installed. (See your application software and computer manuals.) 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[...]

Exact matching of colors is very difficult. Check your Scanning Utilities, application software, computer, and monitor manuals for information on color matching and calibration. Printed colors differ from those in the original document. Exact reproduction of colors is very difficult. See your application software manual for guidance on color matchi[...]

Appendix Scanner Specifications ....................... Electrical Specifications ....................... Environmental Conditions ..................... Safety Approvals ........................... Source Document Specifications ................. Parallel Interface Specifications .................. SCSI Specifications ......................... Init[...]

Scanner Specifications Scanner type: Photoelectric device: Effective pixels: Document size: Scanning resolution: Output resolution: Color separation: Reading sequence: Monochrome Color page sequence Color byte sequence Color line sequence Zoom: Image data: Brightness: Line art settings: Halftoning process: Flatbed, color Color CCD (Charged Coupled [...]

Gamma correction: Color correction: Interface: Light source: Reliability: Dimensions: 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type for user-defined 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output (available in color line sequence mode only) 1 type for user-defined Bidirectional parallel and SCSI Xe-gas cold cathode fluorescent lamp 100,000 [...]

Environmental Conditions Temperature: Operation Storage Humidity: Operation Storage Operating conditions: 41” to 95” F (5’ to 35” C) -13” to 140” F (-25” to 60” C) 10% to 80%, without condensation 10% to 85%, without condensation Ordinary office or home conditions. Extremely dusty conditions should be avoided. Operation under direct[...]

Source Document Specifications Reflective type: Transparency type: Opaque documents with smooth surfaces Reversal film, negative film (optional transparency unit required) Parallel Interface Specifications Interface type: Bidirectional parallel interface Data format: S-bit parallel Synchronization: By external strobe pulse Handshaking: By ACKNLG an[...]

SCSI Specifications Interface type: Functions: Logic level: Electrical standard: ID number: ANSI X3.131-1986 standard BUS FREE phase ARBITRATION phase SELECTION/RESELECTION phase COMMAND phase (Logical unit number is fixed to 0 and command link function is not supported.) DATA phase Data in phase Data out phase STATUS phase MESSAGE phase MESSAGE IN[...]

Initialization The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in the following ways: Hardware initialization * The scanner is turned on. * The scanner receives an INIT signal from the parallel interface: pin 31 goes LOW. * The scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface. Software initialization * Software se[...]

lndex 24-bit color, 2-7 A A4, 1, 3-15, A-2 AAS, Intro-1 Accelerator board, 2-7 Automatic Area Segmentation (AAS), Intro-1 Automatic document feeder closing, 3-15, 3-17 cover, 3-13, 3-17 to 3-18 document condition, 3-19 document specifications, 3-18 edge guide, 3-16 feeder tray, 3-16 to 3-17 installing, 3-13 to 3-15 jam-release lever, 3-17 loading d[...]

Color 24-bit, 2-7 calibration, 4-8 correction, 4-7 distorted, 4-6 management, 4-7 matching, 4-7 to 4-8 millions of, 2-7 patchy, 4-6 printed, 4-8 true, 2-7 Command error, 4-2 Compression, file, 2-8 Connecting to Macintosh, 1-8 to 1-12 parallel interface, 1-6 to 1-7 PCS, 1-5 to 1-12 SCSI interface, 1-8 to 1-11 Connections, SCSI, 1-8 Connector, option[...]

Equipment, recommended, 2-7 to 2-8 H Error command, 2-3, 4-2 fatal, 2-3, 4-3 interface, 2-3, 4-3 option, 2-3, 3-9, 3-10, 3-18, 4-3 scanner, 2-3 type, 4-2 to 4-3 ERROR light, 2-2, 2-3, 4-2 ES-1200C emulation, Intro-2, 1-9 Expansion board, 2-7 F Factory-set SCSI ID number, 1-9 Faint image, 4-6 Fatal error, 2-3, 4-3 Feeder tray, automatic document fee[...]

Interface error, 2-3, 4-3 parallel, 1-5 to 1-7, A-5 SCSI, 1-5 to 1-6, 1-8 to 1-11, 4-4, A-6 Interface cable, 1-5 to 1-8, 1-10 to 1-11 Interrupt setting, 4-4 Loading documents, automatic document feeder, 3-15 to 3-19 documents manually (automatic document feeder), 3-18 Location, scanner, 1-2 Lock lever, transportation, 1-3, 1-5, 2-10, 4-3 LOCK posit[...]

Open automatic document feeder, 3-18 automatic document feeder cover, 3-17, 3-18 transparency unit, 3-8, 3-10, 3-13 OPERATE button, 1-4, 1-5, 2-2, 2-3 light, 2-2, 2-3, 4-4 Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Intro-1, Intro-2, 3-12 Option connector, 3-6, 3-15 error, 2-3, 3-9, 3-10, 3-18, 4-3 Options, 2, 3-1 to 3-18 Out of focus, 4-6 Output resoluti[...]

S Safety approvals, A-4 Safety instructions, Intro-5 to Intro-6 Scales, document table, 4-6 Scanner specifications, A-2 to A-6 Scanning, 2-3 to 2-5 Scanning normal documents (transparency unit), 3-11 to 3-12 Scanning reflective documents (transparency unit), 3-11 to 3-12 Screen, display, 4-6 Screw installing, 3-5, 3-13 to 3-14 shipping, 3-2 to 3-4 [...]

Transparency unit closing, 3-5, 3-9, 3-10 installing, 3-4 to 3-6 opening, 3-8, 3-10, 3-11 scanning normal documents, 3-11 to 3-12 scanning reflective documents, 3-11 to 3-12 unpacking, 3-2 using, 3-2 to 3-12 Transportation lock lever, 1-3, 1-5, 2-10, 4-3 Transporting scanner, 2-10 Troubleshooting, 4-2 to 4-8 True Color, 2-7 Turning on the scanner, [...]