Epson Prefection 2450 User Manual

Scanner BasicsPerfection 2450.book Page i Tuesday, September 18, 2001 3:16 PM

6Placing Your DocumentUsing Film HoldersYour scanner comes with three different film holders for film and slides. The film holders ensure correct plac

Using Film Holders7If you’re scanning 35-mm slides, set the holder on the scanner first, then place the slides in the holder.Perfection 2450.book Pag

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9Scanning with EPSON Smart PanelYou can use EPSON Smart Panel’s easy, step-by-step applications to help you with your most common scanning needs: Use

10Scanning with EPSON Smart PanelSmart Panel BasicsFollow these steps to scan with EPSON Smart Panel:1. Turn on the scanner by pressing the P Power b

Reprogramming the Start Button11See the following sections in this chapter to learn more about specific Smart Panel features. You can also find more i

12Scanning with EPSON Smart PanelFollow these steps to assign a new function to the ] Start button:1. Open EPSON Smart Panel as described on page 10.

Scanning to E-mail13Scanning to E-mailScan to E-mail automatically scans your document and includes it in an e-mail. Your e-mail program must be MAPI-

14Scanning with EPSON Smart Panel5. EPSON Smart Panel opens. Click Scan to E-mail.The application automatically scans your image. If you’d rather scan

Scanning to E-mail157. Select your e-mail program and then click Launch. (You only need to select your e-mail program the first time you use EPSON Sma

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

16Scanning with EPSON Smart PanelSome e-mail programs, such as Outlook Express, do not immediately send the e-mail, but instead place it in an “outbox

Scanning and Printing with Photo Print174. EPSON Smart Panel opens. Click Photo Print. 5. The application confirms you have a printer installed on you

18Scanning with EPSON Smart PanelScanning to the EPSON PhotoCenterWith Scan to Web, you can scan photos and upload them to the EPSON PhotoCenter at ht

Scanning to the EPSON PhotoCenter196. EPSON Smart Panel opens. Click Scan to Web.7. The application opens, then EPSON TWAIN automatically scans your i

20Scanning with EPSON Smart Panel8. When the scan completes, the Scan to Web dialog box opens. Select USA under Site Name, and enter the same User ID

Scanning to the EPSON PhotoCenter219. When the upload completes, a message prompts you to confirm your upload. Click OK to connect to the EPSON PhotoC

22Scanning with EPSON Smart Panel11. If you want others to see your photos, you must move them to an album. Select the photos you want to share. Eithe

Sharing Your Photos23Sharing Your PhotosNow your friends and family can view the photos you’ve uploaded to the EPSON PhotoCenter. Have them visit http

24Scanning with EPSON Smart PanelScanning a Photo to a FileYou can scan a photo directly to a file. This is useful for: creating files to attach to an

Scanning a Photo to a File25EPSON TWAIN automatically scans your image. If you’d rather scan in Manual mode so you can adjust your scan settings, clic

iiiContentsIntroduction 1Placing Your Document 3Placing Standard Documents 3Placing Transparencies and Film 4Using the Transparency Unit 4Using Fil

26Scanning with EPSON Smart Panel6. At the next dialog box, you may specify a file path and file format. When you’re finished, click Save. The photo i

27Advanced ScanningIf you’re experienced with scanning, you can scan from Adobe Photoshop Elements (which comes with your scanner) or nearly any other

28Advanced ScanningScanning from an ApplicationFollow the instructions below to scan from an image-processing application.Selecting the Scanner Source

Scanning Your Image29Scanning Your ImageTo start you scan, follow these steps:1. Turn on the scanner by pressing the P Power button. 2. Place your ph

30Advanced ScanningUsing EPSON TWAINWhen you scan with EPSON TWAIN, the default mode is Full Auto and the software automatically selects the settings

Using EPSON TWAIN314. Manually adjust settings in the EPSON TWAIN window in the following order: 5. After you scan your image, close EPSON TWAIN to re

32Advanced ScanningUsing SilverFast SE You can use SilverFast SE as an alternative to the standard EPSON TWAIN software that comes with your scan

Installing the SilverFast SE Plugin333. Click to prescan your image. 4. Follow the remaining steps as indicated by ScanPilot. When you’re done, Silve

34Advanced ScanningRecommended SettingsGetting the best scan depends on several factors, including the quality of your original and the resolution you

35Problem SolvingThis chapter gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems. For more troubleshooting tips, see the “Troubleshootin

ivContentsProblem Solving 35Scanner Light 35Problems and Solutions 36Setup Problems 36Scanner Problems 37Software Problems 38Image Problems 38Where To

36Problem SolvingProblems and SolutionsIf you’re having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions. Setup ProblemsYour system do

Scanner Problems37For Windows 2000 users:1. Make sure your scanner is plugged in and connected to your computer.2. Right-click the My Computer icon on

38Problem SolvingYou’re having trouble scanning while using the transparency unit. Make sure the transparency unit cable is connected to the round por

Image Problems39of the image is blurred, part of your document may be wrinkled or warped. Try scanning at a higher resolution. See page 34 for recomme

40Problem Solving The document table has non-readable areas around the edges. If your document extends beyond the limits marked on the document table

Where To Get Help41Where To Get HelpFor More InformationThere are several sources of information for your scanner, including printed materials, help u

42Problem SolvingEPSON Technical SupportEPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telep

Software Support43Software SupportSoftware Telephone Fax Online and E-mailEPSON TWAIN driver U.S. (562) 276-4382Canada (905) 709-3839(800) 922-8911 fa

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45Requirements and NoticesThis chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, and other important information about your EPSON Perfection

1IntroductionYour EPSON Perfection® 2450 PHOTO scanner lets you turn pictures and documents into digital files on your computer. The scanner includes

46Requirements and NoticesMacintoshYou cannot use a serial interface to connect the scanner. For USB: Apple Macintosh computer (G3, G4, or iMac™) with

Important Safety Instructions47Important Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and

48Requirements and Notices Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or

FCC Compliance Statement49WARNING: The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification

50Requirements and NoticesDeclaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards

Warranty51kind and quality. Epson’s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered

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53IndexNumerics35 mm film or slide, scanning, 6 to 7, 34AAccessories, 42Advanced settings, TWAIN, 30 to 31BBase side, film, 6Blurred image, 38Brightne

54IndexPPhoto Print, 16 to 17PhotoCenter, EPSON, 18 to 23RRequirements, system, 45 to 46SSafety instructions, 47 to 48Scannerlight, 35, 36troubleshoot

2IntroductionPerfection 2450.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 18, 2001 3:16 PM

3Placing Your DocumentDepending on what you’re planning to scan, follow the guidelines in this chapter to place your document correctly: To scan stand

4Placing Your DocumentPlacing Transparencies and FilmBefore scanning transparent documents, you need to remove the scanner’s reflective document mat;

Using the Transparency Unit52. Make sure the cable is plugged into the round connector. If not, turn off the scanner and connect the cable, as shown.