Epson color Perfection 640U User Manual

Scanner Basicsbasics.book Page i Monday, October 23, 2000 11:35 AM

Setting Up Your Scanner5Unlock and Initialize the ScannerBefore connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock on

6Setting Up Your Scanner5. Make sure the carriage moves slightly and the fluorescent lamp on the carriage comes on. When the indicator light stays gre

Setting Up Your Scanner7Connect the Scanner to Your ComputerMake sure your computer meets the system requirements listed on page 57 or 58. If you are

8Setting Up Your ScannerInstall the EPSON TWAIN DriverThe scanner comes with two CD-ROMs: a scanner software CD-ROM with your EPSON TWAIN driver, scan

Setting Up Your Scanner93. Select Search for the best driver for your device, then click Next.4. Check only the Specify a location checkbox, then clic

10Setting Up Your Scanner6. When you return to the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.7. Windows finds the driver for your scanner and you see this s

Setting Up Your Scanner119. After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. For the best res

12Setting Up Your ScannerIf You’re Running Windows Millennium Edition . . .1. Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to y

Setting Up Your Scanner136. When you return to the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.7. Windows finds the driver for your scanner and you see this s

14Setting Up Your ScannerYou will not need to change the screen calibration again as long as you continue to use the same monitor. If you need to reca

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

Setting Up Your Scanner15If You’re Running Windows 2000 . . .1. Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to your computer;

16Setting Up Your Scanner5. Windows finds the TWAIN driver. Click Next. (If Windows doesn’t find your driver, browse to the TWAIN L\English\Win2000 fo

Setting Up Your Scanner179. Click Finish to exit the Found New Hardware Wizard.10. If you see this screen, click Yes to restart your computer.11. Now

18Setting Up Your ScannerIf You’re Using a Macintosh . . .Before installing any software, check the Apple® web site for any updates to your operating

Setting Up Your Scanner197. When the scanner software installation is complete, you see this screen:Click Restart. You see the Screen Calibration wind

20Setting Up Your ScannerInstall the Scanner SoftwareNow that you’ve installed EPSON TWAIN, you’re ready to install the rest of the scanner software o

Setting Up Your Scanner214. Click Scanner Software. The Scanner Software screen appears:5. Click EPSON Smart Panel. 6. Click the Install button and fo

22Setting Up Your ScannerIf any of the software you installed requires a restart and you did not restart when you installed the software, you should r

Setting Up Your Scanner23Viewing Your Electronic ManualsYou always have easy access to your electronic manuals—just go to the Main Menu screen on your

24Setting Up Your Scanner4. At the next screen, click View Reference Guide.5. You see this screen: You can either view the guide from the CD-ROM (View

iiiContentsA Complete Scanning Solution1Getting More Information 1Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2Setting Up Your Scanner3Unpack Your Scanner 3Choose a

Setting Up Your Scanner25If you see an icon in place of a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to

26Setting Up Your ScannerNavigating a PDF ManualWhen you open a PDF manual, you’ll see this toolbar at the top of the screen:With Acrobat Reader, you

27Scanning from Start to FinishScanning with the EPSON Perfection 640U lets you turn pictures and text into digital files on your computer just by pre

28Scanning from Start to FinishUsing the Scanner ButtonsYour EPSON Perfection 640U comes with ] Start, t Copy, and s Scan buttons for quick and eas

Scanning from Start to Finish29The ] Start button is set to open the Smart Panel by default. However, you can assign the ] Start button to automatic

30Scanning from Start to FinishSetting Up the ] Start Button in Smart PanelYou can configure your ] Start button to automatically scan to any of the

Scanning from Start to Finish31Scanning ProjectsThis section gives examples for four of the Smart Panel scanning applications: Scan and convert a tex

32Scanning from Start to Finish5. Click Preview. You see the OCR scan settings screen with a preview of your document:6. Select the settings for your

Scanning from Start to Finish339. To save your documents without opening them, click Save. Enter a name and folder in the File Name and Path box, or l

34Scanning from Start to FinishIf you save your file in the JPEG format, you can select a compression application from the Options list. If you select

ivContentsScanning Projects 31Scanning and Converting a Text Document 31Scanning a Document to E-mail 33Scanning and Copying 34Scanning for Creati

Scanning from Start to Finish35Scanning for CreativityThis example explains how to scan a photograph using the Scan button, EPSON Smart Panel’s Scan f

36Scanning from Start to FinishThis section contains step-by-step instructions for doing this. Since Adobe PhotoDeluxe comes with your scanner, this s

Scanning from Start to Finish37Using EPSON TWAINOnce EPSON TWAIN L is selected, you can start scanning from your application. Follow these steps to ma

38Scanning from Start to Finish3. On the next screen, click the Manual Mode button.4. You see the EPSON TWAIN L settings dialog box:5. Make the change

Scanning from Start to Finish39Depending on the image you want to scan, you may not get the expected scanned image. In this case, scan the image in th

40Scanning from Start to FinishScanning Something That Doesn’t Fit Under the Document CoverThe self-adjusting scanner cover allows you to place thick

41Scanner MaintenanceThis section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner safely.Cleaning the ScannerTo k

42Scanner MaintenanceTransporting the ScannerWhen you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time, follow the steps below t

43Problem SolvingThis chapter gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems: For solutions to common setup and software problems,

44Problem SolvingThe light indicates the status of the scanner. If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the light shows the type of error.

ContentsvImportant Safety Instructions 58ENERGY STAR Compliance 60FCC Compliance Statement 60Declaration of Conformity 61Warranty 61Index63basics

Problem Solving45Problems and SolutionsIf you’re having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions. Setup ProblemsYour system do

46Problem Solving This may also be due to the power saving function (sleep mode); if the scanner doesn’t receive any commands after 10 minutes, it tur

Problem Solving47Software ProblemsYou can’t open the EPSON TWAIN driver. Check the cable connection. Also, make sure the scanner’s light is on. Try r

48Problem SolvingYou need to reinstall EPSON TWAIN in Windows.You must first uninstall your scanner as described above.1. Insert your scanner CD-ROM i

Problem Solving49Scanning ProblemsThe file size is too big. Adjust your scan settings. Try selecting a lower resolution (dpi), or scan only part of th

50Problem SolvingYour scanned image is blurred or distorted. Check the position and condition of your document. Make sure the document is placed flat

Problem Solving51The edges of the document are not scanned. Check the position of your source document. Adjust your document’s position so that the i

52Problem SolvingColors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image. Make sure your document if flat. If the document is thick or warped at the

Problem Solving53A line of dots always appears in the scanned image.Check to see if the document table is dusty or scratched. Clean the document table

54Problem SolvingWhere To Get HelpEPSON Technical SupportEPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services an

1A Complete Scanning SolutionYour high-quality EPSON Perfection® 640U scanner is packed with easy-to-use scanning features for home, school, or busine

Problem Solving55You can purchase genuine EPSON supplies and accessories from the EPSON Store™ at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsto

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57Requirements and NoticesThis chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, and other important information about your EPSON Perfection

58Requirements and NoticesMacintoshYou cannot use a serial interface to connect the scanner. Available USB port or self-powered hub connection Apple

Requirements and Notices59 Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards. Never insert or disconnect the power plug with wet

60Requirements and NoticesENERGY STAR ComplianceAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for

Requirements and Notices61Declaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards

62Requirements and Noticespart, the item replaced becomes EPSON property. The replacement unit may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of qual

63IndexAAccessories, 55Adobe Acrobat Reader, 25 to 26Adobe PhotoDeluxe, 20, 22, 35Advanced scanning, 35 to 39BBlurred image, 50Brightness problems, 51

64IndexLLamp, fluorescent, 6, 45Light, scanner, 43 to 44, 45Lines in images, 52 to 53Lock, transportation, 5 to 6MMacintoshinstalling software, 18 to

2A Complete Scanning Solution Other Electronic DocumentsEPSON Smart Panel includes an electronic manual in the Adobe® Acrobat® PDF format. See page 25

Index65TTechnical support, 54 to 55Thick documents, 40Transportation lock, 5 to 6Transporting the scanner, 42Troubleshootingimage quality, 49 to 52sca

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3Setting 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 pla

4Setting Up Your ScannerChoose a Good Place for Your ScannerHere are some points to consider: Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the sca