Epson Perfection 1200U User Manual Page 1

Scanner BasicsEPSON Perfection 1200U and 1200U PHOTO

3About Your DocumentationThis guide includes setup instructions for your scanner, scanning tips, and troubleshooting advice. It also includes instruct

93SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice.Scanner SpecificationsBasic SpecificationsScanner typeFlatbed, colorPhotoelectric

94Gamma correction2 types for CRT display3 types for printer1 type for user-definedColor correction1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output (

95CE marking230 V modelLow Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class BEN 61000-3-2EN 61000-3-3EN 50082-1IEC 801-2IEC

96Maximum readable area3.6 × 4.6 inches ([93 × 118 mm] size of 4 × 5 inch film holder opening)ElectricalSupply voltage: DC 24V ±10%VRated current: 0.5

97Operating conditionsOrdinary office or home conditions; avoid extreme dust, operation under direct sunlight, and strong light sources.ReliabilityLoa

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99Index35 mm film, loading, 624 × 5 inch film, loading, 63AAccessories, 59, 92Adobe Acrobat Reader, using, 52Adobe PhotoDeluxe, 26 to 34Advanced windo

100Installingauto document feeder, 66 to 67creative software and electronic manuals, 19 to 20scanner software, 13 to 18transparency unit, 60LLight, sc

101Scanninghow to, 35 to 39with Start button, 22 to 26Screen calibrationMacintosh, 18Windows 98, 15Selecting a driver, 44 to 46Service, 91 to 92Settin

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4System RequirementsThe minimum system requirements for Windows® and Macintosh® are listed below. For optimum performance, a faster processor and more

103FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur

104Declaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals;and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used

78Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONAddress: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 JapanRepresentative: EPSON E

EPSON AMERICA, INC.LIMITED WARRANTYWhat Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (Epson) warrants to the first end user customer of the Epson product enclose

5Macintosh iMac or Power Macintosh® G3 with built-in USB port System 8.1 or later (iMac), System 8.5.1 or later (Power Macintosh G3)If your system

6ENERGY STAR ComplianceAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The E

7 Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liqu

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9Setting Up Your ScannerSetting up your scanner is easyjust follow the simple steps in this book in the order listed below. 1. Unpack and choose a pl

10Choose a Good Place for Your ScannerHere are some points to consider: Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the scanner is tilted, it can

11Unlock the ScannerBefore connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock, located on the side of the scanner.Turn

12Connect the Scanner to Your ComputerIf you are connecting to a PC, Windows 98 must be factory preinstalled on your system.1. Make sure the scanner,

SELECT AN IMAGE TO SCANThe type of image you’re scanning determines what input setting you select in your software.PLAN YOUR SCANOPEN YOUR HOST APPLIC

13Power On Your SystemAlways turn your scanner on before you turn on the computer. Otherwise, the computer may not recognize your EPSON scanner when y

143. Select the Search for the best driver for your device option, then click Next.4. Uncheck the Floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drive options and chec

157. After the scanner software installation is complete, the EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. You must calibrate your screen an

169. Click Finish to exit the Add New Hardware Wizard.You will find the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Windows Control Panel after EPSON TWAIN is in

173. Double-click the EPSON icon.4. The EPSON screen and software License Agreement screen appear. After reading the license agreement, click AGREE to

188. When the scanner software installation is complete, you see this screen: Click Restart. The Screen Calibration utility starts. (Your Macintosh wi

19Install the Creative Software and Electronic ManualsBefore you begin: Check the CD-ROM label to make sure you have the correct CD-ROM for your oper

205. The install screen appears for the application you selected (the example shown is for Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition for Windows). Click the

21Scanning from Start to FinishTo give you an idea of what the EPSON Perfection 1200U can do and how easy it is to use the bundled software, try using

22Creating an Illustrated DocumentThis section gives an example of how to use the Start button to: Scan a text document Use PageManagers OCR (optic

iiCopyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by a

233. Press the scanners ]Start button.4. In Windows 98, if youve installed other scanner applications, you see this dialog box (otherwise, skip ahe

245. The EPSON TWAIN 4 window opens in PageManager, along with the Scan Buttons window. By default, the TWAIN window appears in Easy mode. If you are

258. By default, EPSON TWAIN 4 places all new scans in the PageManager Inbox folder, and represents each scan as a thumbnail. If necessary, click th

2610. Once the text is converted, the application automatically opens your new file. (If the scanned document contained columns of text, you may need

274. When the Adobe PhotoDeluxe window appears, click GET & FIX PHOTO (Windows) or Get Photo (Macintosh). 5. When the Intro page appears, click th

287. Once you have selected EPSON TWAIN 4, click the Scanners button above the triangle.If you are using a Macintosh, skip to step 10 after clicking t

2910. The EPSON TWAIN 4 window appears. (If the Easy TWAIN interface appears, click the Advanced button so you can access the scanners advanced featu

3012. 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 s

3114. 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 Tou

32Using Drag and Drop1. Open the word processor window (this example uses Microsoft Word) containing your document and position it next to the PhotoDe

iiiContentsA COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION1About Your Scanner 1About Your Software 2About Your Documentation 3Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3Year 2000 Ready

33Using Copy and Paste1. Open the PhotoDeluxe window with your scanned photo visible in its own window.2. Click the scanned image once. Its handles

347. 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 successf

35Advanced ScanningThough your EPSON Perfection 1200U scanner is pre-configured to easily capture quality images with its bundled applications, you ca

36Placing Your Original DocumentPlacing the original document on the scanner correctly is very important. Follow these steps:1. Raise the scanner cove

372. Select the scanner source. Open the File menu and choose Select Source, Import, or Acquire, and then select either Select TWAIN_32 Source (Window

38If your computer fails to recognize the scanner, you wont see the EPSON TWAIN driver when you try to select a scanner source from your host applica

394. 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

40want 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

41Adding a Destination to the Scan Buttons PaletteIf you want to add program or device icons to the Scan Buttons palette, follow these steps:1. Open t

425. If the Suppress TWAIN User Interface checkbox is active, you can select whether you want PageManager to open the EPSON TWAIN dialog box when you

ivSCANNING FROM START TO FINISH21Using the Start Button 21Creating an Illustrated Document 22Scanning and Converting a Text Document 22Scanning and

43Selecting Scan Button SettingsIf you select a device or program for which youve checked the Suppress TWAIN User Interface checkbox, the PageManager

44Selecting Advanced TWAIN SettingsEPSON TWAIN 4 has two operating modes: Easy and Advanced. Easy mode automatically selects what are usually the best

45Special scanning features: Batch scanning: select Settings, save several setting groups, and click Batch Scan Color management: select Configurati

46Recommended SettingsIf you are manually adjusting the settings in the Advanced window, you should consider using the following settings for optimal

47Tips for Getting the Best ScanGetting the best scan possible depends on several factors, including the quality of your original and the resolution y

48The EPSON Perfection 1200Us maximum hardware resolution of 1200 × 2400 dpi is achieved through EPSONs advanced Micro Step Drive technology. This t

49Batch ScanningYou can use batch scanning to save time. Batch scanning lets you scan the same image with several different settings. See Batch Scann

503. The printer Properties window appears. Choose your paper type from the Media Type menu, and click the Custom radio button. Then chose sRGB from t

51Viewing Your Electronic ManualsYou always have easy access to your electronic manualsjust go to the Main Menu screen on your scanner software CD-RO

52Navigating a ManualWhen you open an electronic manual, youll see this toolbar:With Acrobat Reader, you have several ways to navigate through text:

vSCANNER MAINTENANCE53Identifying Scanner Parts 53Removing the Scanner Cover 54Reattaching the Scanner Cover 54Transporting the Scanner 55Cleaning

53Scanner MaintenanceThis section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner safely.Identifying Scanner Part

54Removing the Scanner CoverIf youre scanning something that doesnt fit under the scanner cover, you can remove it. To do this, simply open the scan

55Transporting the ScannerWhen you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time, follow the steps below to secure the carria

56Cleaning the ScannerTo keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord.Use a soft

57Removing the Paper Path Guide1. Turn off the scanner.2. Disconnect the cable and remove the ADF.3. Gently pull out the paper support.4. Place the AD

58Cleaning the Paper Path GuideBe careful not to scratch or damage the paper path guide.To avoid damaging the auto document feeder, be careful not to

59Using the Optional EquipmentThis section includes basic information on unpacking, installing, and using the options for the EPSON Perfection 1200U:

60Installing the Transparency UnitFollow the steps below to install the transparency unit on the scanner.1. Make sure the scanner is turned off.2. Rem

61Using the Transparency UnitLoading TransparenciesBefore scanning transparencies, wipe the lid of the transparency unit, the scanners document table

62Loading 35 mm Negative or Positive FilmInsert a strip of film in the 35 mm film holder, base side facing down.Then place the film holder on the docu

viPROBLEMS? NEED HELP?79Light and Buttons 79Problems and Solutions 81Setup Problems 81Scanner Problems 81Software Problems 83Scanning Problems 8

63Loading 4 x 5 inch FilmInsert film in the 4 × 5 inch film holder, base side facing down.Then place the film holder on the document table. Be sure to

64If 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

65Scanning Reflective Documents or PhotographsWhen you return to scanning normal reflective documents (such as memos or photographs), you can turn off

66Unpacking the Auto Document FeederWhen you unpack your auto document feeder (ADF), make sure you have all the parts shown to the right. Remove the p

676. 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 Select

68Check 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

69Selecting SettingsBe sure to select Auto Document Feeder (ADF) in the Document Source setting in EPSON TWAIN. For more information on selecting driv

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71Using the Perfection 1200U PHOTOThe EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO scanner includes both hardware and software that simplifies the scanning and printi

72Installing EPSON Instant Photo PrintEPSON Instant Photo Print is included on its own CD-ROM that is Macintosh and Windows compatible. To install EPS

1A Complete Scanning SolutionYour EPSON® Perfection 1200U scanner is a professional-quality 36-bit scanner packed with easy-to-use features for pract

73Most of the screens shown in this section are for Windows, though the Macintosh version looks nearly identical. The instructions are the same. In Wi

74Placing Film and PhotosOnce the software is running, place the film or photos you want to scan and print on the scanners document table, one at a t

75Place the film holder on the document table, aligned with the upper right corner of the film adapter. 35 mm SlidesPlace the 35 mm slide on the docu

76Loading Paper in Your EPSON PrinterYou can load any of the media types and sizes shown in the EPSON Instant Photo Print window in your printer. Foll

773. Select the size of your original and the layout you want to use from the Print Size list.4. Specify the number of copies you want to print in the

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79Problems? Need Help?This chapter identifies the scanner parts including its light and buttons, and gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving s

80Scanner LightThe operate light indicates the status of the scanner. If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the operate light shows the

81Problems and SolutionsIf youre having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions. Setup ProblemsIf your system doesnt recogn

82If the scanner lid seems loose . . .This is normal. Your scanner has a self-adjusting cover that allows you to place thick documents on the docume

2About Your SoftwareThe EPSON Perfection 1200U scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans: EPSON TWAIN DriverThe

834. If paper is still jammed inside the mechanism, open the cover to remove it.5. After removing jammed paper, make sure that the cover is closed, an

84If you need to reinstall your scanner software in Windows . . .Note: You must uninstall the EPSON scanner software before reinstalling it; the steps

85Scanning ProblemsIf the file size is too big . . . Adjust your scan settings. Try selecting a lower resolution (dpi), or scan only part of the image

86If your scanned image is blurred or distorted . . . Check the position and condition of your document. Make sure the document is placed flat agains

87If the edges of the document are not scanned . . . Check the position of your source document. Adjust your documents position so that the image is

88If straight lines in the image are jagged . . .The document may have been placed at an angle on the document table. Align it so that the horizontal

89Textured patterns of dots appear on areas of an image . . .You are using halftoning, which causes normal moiré patterns. Your scanner automatically

90Color of negative film preview images looks odd . . . Check that your scanner software settings are correct. See your electronic EPSON TWAIN Users

91Where To Get HelpEPSON Technical SupportEPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24

92To speak to a technical support representative, dial (310) 974-1970 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Fri