Epson XP-300 User's Guide Page 1

XP-300 User's Guide

• Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place yourcursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then cl

2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:• If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step.• To move the marquee,

• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), click the CopyMarquee icon to copy the existing marquee and paste it on the

DescreeningRemoves the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. Thisoption improves results when scanning ma

ThresholdAdjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition inOCR (Optical Character Recognition)

3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:• To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where yo

4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customizeoption.5. Name the custom size, enter the size, cl

• Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height proportions of the scanned image size so you can adjustit without constraint.Parent topic: Scanning in Profess

Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan SettingsSelecting Scan File SettingsYou can select the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Sav

1. Do one of the following to select the folder in which you want to save your scanned image:• Click the button for one of the displayed folders.• Cli

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PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif)File formats that include Epson PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider colorrange (does

4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select anyother scan settings as necessary.111

5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu.6. Click Scan.Your scanned file is saved in the folder you

1. Place your original on your product for scanning.2. Start Epson Scan.3. Select the scan mode you want to use.4. Select the scan settings for your s

8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Optionsbutton to access additional settings.9. Click OK.Epson

Parent topic: Scanning Special ProjectsRelated tasksSelecting the Scan ModeSelecting Scan File SettingsRelated topicsStarting a ScanSelecting Epson Sc

Related tasksSelecting the Scan ModeRelated topicsStarting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan Settings116

Using Memory Cards With Your ProductFollow the instructions here to work with a memory card inserted into your product.Inserting a Memory CardPrinting

Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light isflashing or you may lose data from the memory card.

• microSDXC*• microSDHC*• microSD*Parent topic: Inserting a Memory CardMemory Card File SpecificationsYou can insert memory cards in your product cont

Product BasicsSee these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.Setting Up the Control PanelProduct Parts LocationsThe Power Off Ti

1 Memory card access light2. If your product is connected to your computer using a USB cable, do one of the following:• Windows: Open the My Computer,

3. Press the arrow buttons to scroll through your photos to display one that you want to view or print.4. Press the arrow buttons to select one or mor

8. When you are ready to print, press the start button.Note: To cancel printing, press the stop button.Parent topic: Viewing and Printing PhotosRelate

Print Setting Options - Photo ModeSelect these print settings options when printing photos displayed on the LCD screen.Print settings Available Option

Related tasksRemoving a Memory CardTransferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your ComputerYou can transfer photos to and from a memory card inserted i

Replacing Ink CartridgesWhen an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it.You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six month

2. Press the OK button.You see this screen:Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any.Displayed ink

• If you want to replace an ink cartridge now, select Replace now and press the OK button. Whenyou finish replacing cartridges, press the OK button ag

2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen.Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with

4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen.5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers c

6The start button7The stop buttonParent topic: Setting Up the Control PanelAdjusting Control Panel PositionYou can adjust the position of the control

Related topicsPrinting With Black Ink and Expended Color CartridgesChecking Cartridge Status with Mac OS XYou can check your cartridge status using a

3. Do the following as necessary:• You can update the ink cartridge status by clicking Update.• Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on th

Related tasksRemoving and Installing Ink CartridgesRelated topicsPrinting With Black Ink and Expended Color CartridgesPurchase Epson Ink CartridgesYou

Removing and Installing Ink CartridgesMake sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you begin. You must install newcartridges immediatel

2. Lift up the scanner unit.Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do nottouch the flat white cable insi

4. Before opening the new cartridge package, shake it gently four or five times.Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages, or in

Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak.7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into p

If you see an error screen telling you an ink cartridge is installed incorrectly, lift up the scanner unitand press the ink cartridge down until it cl

2. Click the Ink Cartridge Replacement icon and follow the on-screen instructions to replace your inkcartridges as necessary.Parent topic: Replacing I

Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - WindowsPrinting With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS XParent topic: Replacing Ink CartridgesPrinting With

4. Press the OK button.5. Press the arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button.6. Press the home button to exit.Parent topic: Setting

1. Click the printer icon in the Dock.2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Deleteicon to

Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the papertype setting, and depends on other selected print sett

Adjusting Print QualityIf your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head.If running these utilities does

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.4. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button.You see th

7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.Print head is cleanPrint head needs cleaning8. Do one of the following:• If there a

2. Do one of the following:• Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, se

Print head needs cleaning6. If there are no gaps, click Finish.If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.Parent topic: Print Hea

Related topicsReplacing Ink CartridgesCleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control PanelYou can clean the print head using the control panel on y

7. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button to run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head isclean.If you don’t see any improvement after cle

3. Select Head Cleaning.You see a window like this:4. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle.The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle an

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button.4. Press the arrow buttons to select the name of your wireless network

Print head needs cleaning• If there are no gaps, click Finish.• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again.I

Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control PanelAligning the Print Head Using a Computer UtilityParent topic: Adjusting Print QualityRelated co

6. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet.Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern.You see this screen

8. Check the printed pattern and press the arrow buttons to choose the number representing the bestprinted pattern for each set. Press the OK button a

5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the numberrepresenting the best printed pattern for each set.• After

2. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass.3. Check the back of the ejected paper to see if

Cleaning and Transporting Your ProductSee these sections if you need to clean or transport your product.Cleaning Your ProductTransporting Your Product

• Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may preventthe product from printing.• Do not carry the p

9. Lower the control panel by squeezing the release bar and gently pushing the panel down.Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeez

Solving ProblemsCheck these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product.Checking for Software UpdatesProduct Status MessagesRun

• To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase), or 123 (numbers and symbols), press thehome button.• To delete characters, press the left arrow.

Product Status MessagesYou can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its LCD screen.LCD code Condition/solution(E-01)

Related conceptsCheck Cartridge StatusRelated referencesPaper Jam ProblemsWhere to Get HelpRelated topicsReplacing Ink CartridgesPrinting With Black I

7. Press the start button.After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen:8. Do the following, depending on the results of the product check:• If

Resetting Control Panel DefaultsIf you have a problem with settings on the product control panel, you can reset them to their factorydefaults. You can

4. Press the arrow buttons to select one of these options and press the OK button:• Wi-Fi Settings: Resets all network settings.• All except Wi-Fi: Re

Software Installation ProblemsIf you have problems while installing your product software, try these solutions:• Make sure your product is turned on a

Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is notresponsible for backing up or recovering data and s

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control PanelNetwork Software Cannot Find Product on a NetworkIf EpsonNet Setup cannot find your product

Note: Avoid placing your product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metalobject, such as a filing cabinet.• If you are connecting

scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driverdownload site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).Par

Product Parts - Top1 Sheet feeder2 Paper support3 Output tray4 Paper stopper5 Feeder guard6 Edge guide17

5. Press the start button to print the network status sheet.(Press the stop button if you want to cancel the operation.)Examine the settings shown on

Related conceptsPrint Head Nozzle CheckPrint Head CleaningProduct Makes Noise When It Sits for a WhileYour product is performing routine maintenance.

Related referencesPaper Jam ProblemsPaper Loading CapacityRelated topicsLoading PaperPaper Jam ProblemsIf you have problems with paper jams, try these

7. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper.Parent topic: Solving Paper ProblemsRelated referencesPaper or Media Type S

Nothing PrintsIf you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions:• Make sure your product is turned on.• Make sure any interface cab

Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows TaskbarIf you do not see your product icon in the Windows taskbar, first try restarting your computer. If that

Related topicsReplacing Ink CartridgesPrinting is SlowIf printing becomes slow, try these solutions:• Make sure your system meets the requirements for

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS XSolving Page Layout and Content ProblemsCheck these sections if you have problems with the layout or content

Related tasksSelecting Print Layout Options - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS XBlank Pages PrintIf blank pages print unexpectedly, try

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS XRelated topicsLoading PaperBorder Appears on Borderless PrintsIf you see a border on borderless prints, try t

1 Document cover2 Scanner glass3 Control panel4 Release bar (beneath)5 Memory card slot6 Memory card access lightParent topic: Product Parts Locations

select See what's printing, and select your product name again, if necessary. Right-click thestalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes.• Win

Slanted PrintoutIf your printouts are slanted, try these solutions:• Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software.• Align the print

• You may need to replace the ink cartridges.Parent topic: Solving Print Quality ProblemsRelated conceptsPrint Head CleaningPrint Head AlignmentRelate

Note: Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface thatextends beyond the base of the product i

Related tasksSelecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS XCleaning the Paper PathRelated topicsReplacing Ink Cartr

• Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, ifnecessary.• The ink cartridges may be old or lo

Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you candownload and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson S

Parent topic: Solving Scanning ProblemsRelated tasksScanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image CaptureRelated topicsStarting a ScanSolving Scan

Related tasksPlacing Originals on the Scanner GlassLine of Dots Appears in All Scanned ImagesIf a line of dots appears in all your scanned images, cle

Related topicsSelecting Epson Scan SettingsImage Colors are Patchy at the EdgesIf you are scanning a thick or warped original, cover its edges with pa

Product Parts - Inside1 Scanner unit2 Ink cartridge holder in home positionParent topic: Product Parts Locations19

Related topicsSelecting Epson Scan SettingsImage is Scanned Upside-DownYour product scans using the Auto Photo Orientation setting. This setting check

Related conceptsImage Preview GuidelinesRelated tasksSelecting a Scan Area - Home ModeSelecting a Scan Area - Office ModeSelecting a Scan Area - Profe

Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory CardIf you cannot view or print photos from a memory card inserted in your product, try these solutions:• Ma

Related tasksInserting a Memory CardTransferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your ComputerWhen to Uninstall Your Product SoftwareIf you have a proble

• Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Open the Windows Control Panel utility. Select Programs andFeatures. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninsta

Note: If you uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax or Print & Scanwindow, select your product name and

Technical SpecificationsThese sections list the technical specifications for your product.Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life produ

Parent topic: Technical SpecificationsMac System RequirementsTo use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems:

Output resolution 50 to 4800, 7200, and 9600 dpi(50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments)Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal8 bits per pixel pe

EnvelopesSize No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm])Paper types Plain paperWeight 20 lb (75 g/m2) to 24 lb (90 g/m2)Parent topic: Technical Specific

Product Parts - Back1 AC inlet2 USB portParent topic: Product Parts LocationsThe Power Off TimerThe product turns off automatically if it is not used

Envelopes1 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum3 Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum4 Right: 0.78 inch (20 mm) minimumParent top

Cartridge life Opened package: 6 monthsUnopened package: do not use if the date on the package hasexpiredTemperature Storage: –4 to 104 ºF (–20 to 40

Compatible types SDSDHCSDXCminiSD*miniSDHC*miniSDXC*MicroSD*MicroSDHC*MicroSDXC*MultiMedia CardMMCplusMMCmobile*MMCmicro*Memory Stick Duo*Memory Stick

Width Stored: 15.4 inches (390 mm)Printing: 15.4 inches (390 mm)Depth Stored: 11.8 inches (300 mm)Printing: 20.8 inches (528 mm)Weight 9.3 lb (4.2 kg)

Parent topic: Technical SpecificationsInterface SpecificationsInterface type Hi-Speed USB (Device Class for computers)Parent topic: Technical Specific

modification of the product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) this dev

NoticesCheck these sections for important notices about your product.Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www

For Canadian UsersThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing EquipmentRegulations.Cet appareil numériq

ifupdown-0.6.8kernel-2.6.18lsp-arm-versatile926ejs-2.6.18_pro500module-init-tools-3.2pre1mount-2.12net-tools-1.60netbase-4.29psmisc-21.5readline-libs-

This printer product includes the open source software program "Net-SNMP" which applies the termsand conditions provided by owner of the cop

3. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.4. Press left or right arrow buttons to select Power Off Time

This printer product includes the open source software program "busybox- 1.2.2.1 " which applies theterms and conditions provided by owner o

Parent topic: NoticesCopyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, ortransmitted i

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS,IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY

3. In the drop-down menu, select the length of time after which you want the product to automaticallyturn off when it is not in use.4. Click Send.5. W

3. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not inuse as the Power Off Timer setting.4. Click A

1. Set up your product for network printing as described on the Start Here sheet.2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your

1. Connect your device to the same wireless network that your Epson product is using.2. Print a network status sheet.3. Locate your product's IP

Loading PaperBefore you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.Loading Paper for DocumentsLoading Paper for PhotosLoading EnvelopesPap

3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end.Note: If you print on legal-size or longer paper, leave the paper stopper closed.4.

5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you areinserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first

• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.• Do not load paper above

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5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you areinserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first

• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces.• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.• Check the paper p

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5. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left.6. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but n

Paper Loading CapacityPaper type Load up to this many sheetsPlain paper - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Approximately 100 sheets*[216 × 279 mm])**Epson Brig

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet countEpson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 500[216 × 279 mm])Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inche

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet countEpson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50Paper MatteLetter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50

Paper or Media Type SettingsFor this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type settingPlain paper Plain Paper/Bright White PaperEpson Bright White Pa

Placing Originals on the ProductFollow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product.Caution: Do not place anything

Copying...

Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.8inch (20 mm) away from each other.3. Close the docume

CopyingSee the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.Copying

• B&W: for black-and-white copies7. To view the print settings for the copies, press the OK button.You see the current settings:8. To change the p

2. Do the following as necessary to select settings:• To change the selected option for the current print setting, press the left or right arrow butto

Paper type loaded Paper Type settingEpson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Photo PaperEpson Premium Photo Paper GlossyEpson Premium Photo Paper Semi-g

Copying option Available settings DescriptionReduce/Enlarge Actual Size Copies at 100% size, unless you select a differentpercentage as the Custom Siz

Printing From a ComputerBefore printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its softwareas described on the Start

2. Select the print command in your application.Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, oranother

5. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Type setting.Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settin

Fix PhotoImproves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize pho

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button... 71Scanning ...

2. Select the Paper & Quality Options settings for your printout:• Select the type of paper you loaded.Note: Check the paper type settings list fo

Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders.Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.3

Best PhotoFor photos and graphics with high print quality.Photo RPMFor the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.Parent topic: Selecting Adv

ICMLets you turn off color management in your printer software using the Off (No Color Adjustment)option. You can then manage color using only your ap

• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, selectthe Multi-Page checkbox and select the options

2. Place your cursor over a Printing Presets option to view its list of settings.3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your pri

2. Click OK or Print to start printing.Checking Print Status - WindowsParent topic: Printing with WindowsChecking Print Status - WindowsDuring printin

• To cancel printing, click Stop.• To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue.• To check ink status, click Check Ink Levels.Parent top

3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.4. Click OK.These settings are now the defaults selected for pri

You see the printer settings window.3. Click the Maintenance tab.You see the maintenance options:4. Select the language you want to use as the Languag

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Changing Automatic Update OptionsYour printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You canchange how often t

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS XSelecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS XSelecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS XManaging Color - Mac OS XSel

Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and theapplication you are using.5. Select the Copies and Pages settin

7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the imageabove for the Preview application.8. Select Pri

9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type

Photo RPMFor the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS XPrint Options - Mac OS XYou ca

1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderlessphoto, select the Borderless checkbox or a paper

• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheetpop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages

Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on theColor Matching menu.4. Select one of the available opti

Parent topic: Managing Color - Mac OS XSelecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS XYou can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs y

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Quiet ModeLessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type orMedia Type setting.Permit temporary black p

Checking Print Status - Mac OS XDuring printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridgestatus.1. Click

ScanningYou can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files.Starting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan SettingsScanning with Mac OS X 10

4. Press the arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button.• To PC saves your scan file directly to your computer or as an image captu

Changing Default Scan Button SettingsParent topic: Starting a ScanChanging Default Scan Button SettingsYou can view or change the default scan setting

You see an Epson Scan window like this:Parent topic: Starting a ScanRelated tasksScanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture75

Related topicsSelecting Epson Scan SettingsStarting a Scan from a Scanning ProgramYou can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan sett

Parent topic: Starting a ScanRelated tasksScanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image CaptureRelated topicsSelecting Epson Scan Settings77

Selecting Epson Scan SettingsAfter starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan.Scan ModesSelecting the Scan M

Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan SettingsRelated tasksScanning in Full Auto ModeScanning in Home ModeScanning in Office ModeScanning in Professional

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2. To select image adjustment options or change your scanned file settings, click Customize, selectthe settings, and click OK.• To choose any of the a

Related tasksSelecting Scan File SettingsAvailable Image Adjustments - Full Auto ModeYou can select these image adjustment options in Epson Scan Full

2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/LineArt.3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your

4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolutionsetting is selected automatically based on the Destina

Selecting a Scan Area - Home ModeYou can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can selectthe entire image

• Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the previewimage.86

2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:• If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step.• To move the marquee,

• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the Copy Marquee icon tocopy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image.

Dust RemovalRemoves dust marks from your originals automatically.Text EnhancementSharpens the appearance of letters in text documents.Auto Area Segmen

Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ... 191Solving Memory Card Pro

3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:• To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where yo

4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customizeoption.5. Name the custom size, enter the size, cl

2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original.4. Select

Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window.7. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you w

1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on thepreview image.2. Do the following, as necessary, to work

• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click anddrag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the

DescreeningRemoves the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. Thisoption improves results when scanning ma

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2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Reflective for documents orphotos.3. Select the Document Source setting indica

Available Image Types - Professional ModeYou can select these Image Type options in Epson Scan Professional Mode.24-bit ColorSelect this setting for c