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10 IntroductionNotes contain important information and useful tips about your scanner and software.To set up and use the scanner, see your scanner’s S

100 EPSON Smart PanelScan to P.I.M. FileUse this application to scan and convert an image using the PRINT Image Matching standard, and then save the s

EPSON Smart Panel 101888888888888Scan to PDAUse this application to scan and convert an image to a PDA-enabled file format. When you launch this appli

102 EPSON Smart PanelScan to WebUse this application to scan an image using the PRINT Image Matching technology, and then upload it to the EPSON photo

EPSON Smart Panel 103888888888888Photo PrintUse this application to scan and then print images as photos. You can print in various sizes, or place sev

104 EPSON Smart PanelScan to ApplicationUse this application to scan and then send images to a desired application for further editing. When you launc

EPSON Smart Panel 105888888888888CopyUse this application to turn your scanner into a digital copy machine. The application looks like a real copy mac

106 EPSON Smart PanelScan to OCRUse this application to scan and convert images to text. The converted text can be saved or sent to a word processing

EPSON Smart Panel 107888888888888Scan to E-mailUse this application to scan an image and send an e-mail message with your scanned image attached. When

108 EPSON Smart PanelScan to FileUse this application to scan, convert, and then save an image to a specific folder. When you use this feature, the im

EPSON Smart Panel 1098888888888881. For Windows users, click Start, point to Programs (for Windows Me, 98, or 2000 users) or All Programs (for Windows

Scanner Parts and Functions 11Scanner Parts and Functions

110 EPSON Smart Panel

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 111999999999999Chapter 9Maintenance and TroubleshootingMaintenanceCleaning the scannerTo keep your scanner operating a

112 Maintenance and TroubleshootingcCaution:❏ Do not place heavy objects on the glass of the document table. Also, do not press the glass of the docum

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 113999999999999Transporting the ScannerBefore transporting the scanner over a long distance or storing it for an exten

114 Maintenance and TroubleshootingUpgrading your OSIf you are using a scanner and are planning to upgrade your system, follow the instructions below.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 1159999999999992. In Control Panel, double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon (for Windows XP users) or the Add/Rem

116 Maintenance and Troubleshooting4. Select Uninstall from the pull down menu at the top left, and then click Uninstall.For Mac OS X users1. Turn on

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 1179999999999995. Select Uninstall from the pull down menu at the top left, and then click Uninstall.Installing the Ph

118 Maintenance and Troubleshooting5. Select EPSON Scan Plug-in from the pull down menu at the top left, and then click Install.6. Follow the on-scree

119Problems and SolutionsMost problems you encounter while operating your scanner and software have simple solutions. This section helps you identify

12 Scanner Parts and FunctionsScanner PartsStart buttonintegrated TPU (Transparency Unit)Power buttonindicator lightTPU lightreflective document matca

120Interface errorThe interface setup is wrong or the scanner is not properly connected to the computer.When this error occurs, turn the scanner off a

121❏ Incorrect setup of the interface❏ Incorrect setup of your computer or software❏ Incorrect operation of your softwareSee your Setup Sheet to confi

122❏ For USB interface users:Try to connect the scanner directly to the computer’s USB port, or use an EPSON USB cable.If you use an USB interface in

123Pressing the Start button does not start scanningTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Make sure EPSON Smart Panel is installed.❏ For Windows XP use

124Software operation problemsYou cannot start EPSON ScanTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Turn on the scanner and then turn on the computer.❏ Turn

125❏ Make sure your computer meets the memory and other system requirements specified for the software you are using.❏ Make sure the computer has enou

126The image does not look the same as the originalTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Try different image setting combinations on your scanner softw

127❏ When scanning film with both panorama and regular size images, panorama images may be trimmed irregularly.❏ Films larger than 35 mm (such as Medi

128❏ Position each photo at least 20 mm apart from adjacent photos.❏ Make sure your application is available to scan multiple images.Newton ring appea

129❏ Make sure the scanner is on a flat, stable surface.Part of the image is distorted or blurredMake sure the document is uniformly flat against the

Scanner Parts and Functions 13Note:Your scanner comes with the Film Adapter (hereafter referred to as the integrated TPU - Transparency Unit) for scan

130The image is too darkTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Check your software’s Brightness setting using the Image Adjustment tools in the Home Mod

131Try one or more of these solutions:❏ Check the Descreening Filter check box in the Home Mode or the Professional Mode main window.❏ In the Professi

132❏ Use the color management system for your computer: ICM for Windows, or ColorSync for Macintosh. For Windows, add a color profile that matches you

Technical Specifications 133AAAAAAAAAAAAAppendix ATechnical SpecificationsSystem Requirements and CompatibilityBefore installing the scanner software,

134 Technical SpecificationsFor Windows and USB 2.0 usersFor Windows and IEEE 1394 usersSystem Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional/2000

Technical Specifications 135AAAAAAAAAAAAFor Macintosh computersFor Macintosh computers and USB 1.1 usersFor Macintosh computers and FireWire usersSyst

136 Technical SpecificationsScanningDisplay Color monitor, 800 × 600 screen resolution (or higher recommended), and 32,000 colors (or higher)Note:Colo

Technical Specifications 137AAAAAAAAAAAAIntegrated TPULine Art settings Fixed thresholdText Enhancement Technology(enable/disable selectable)Halftonin

138 Technical SpecificationsMechanicalElectricalNote:Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information.ENERGY STAR® ComplianceAs an E

Technical Specifications 139AAAAAAAAAAAAThe International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and offic

14 Scanner Parts and FunctionsLightsButtonsLight Color Indicator StatusMeaningindicator Green On Ready to scan images.Flashing Initializing or busy s

140 Technical SpecificationsEuropean model:Australian model:USB InterfaceIEEE1394 InterfaceLow Voltage Directive 73/23/EECEMC Directive 89/336/EECEN 6

Technical Specifications 141AAAAAAAAAAAACompatible connectors: IEEE 1394a-2000 compatible

142 Technical Specifications

Contacting Customer Support 143BBBBBBBBBBBBAppendix BContacting Customer SupportOverview of the Customer SupportIf your EPSON product is not operating

144 Contacting Customer SupportFor Users in North AmericaIf you purchased your scanner in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides technical assist

Contacting Customer Support 145BBBBBBBBBBBB❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase❏ Computer configuration❏ Description of

146 Contacting Customer SupportSupport Via TelephonePre-Sales Enquiries, Literature Requests and Nearest DealerFor Users in the Middle EastSome of the

Contacting Customer Support 147BBBBBBBBBBBB❏ Chat directly with a support technician on-line❏ Email Technical SupportTechnical Support Via Email and T

148 Contacting Customer Support❏ Email Technical SupportSupport Via TelephonePre-Sales Enquiries Literature Requests and Nearest DealerFor Users in So

Contacting Customer Support 149BBBBBBBBBBBBhttp://www.epson.co.zaVisit our Internet home page for a full list of support and warranty services includi

Getting to Know Your Scanning Software 15111111111111Chapter 1Getting to Know Your Scanning SoftwareEPSON ScanYour scanner is controlled by your compu

150 Contacting Customer SupportYour DealerDon’t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems. The dealer should always be the

Contacting Customer Support 151BBBBBBBBBBBBWe encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepa

152 Contacting Customer SupportWorld Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.th)Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Qu

Contacting Customer Support 153BBBBBBBBBBBBEPSON Support CenterFor Users in Hong KongTo obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services

154 Contacting Customer Support❏ Latest versions of EPSON product driversUsers can access our World Wide Web home page at:http://www.epson.com.hkElect

Contacting Customer Support 155BBBBBBBBBBBBEpson Trading (M) SDN. BHDHead Office.Epson Helpdesk❏ Sales enquiries and product information (Infoline)❏ E

156 Contacting Customer SupportEpson India Head Office - Bangalore:Epson India Regional Offices:Help DeskNine City Help Line -9622 037766, available a

Contacting Customer Support 157BBBBBBBBBBBBFor Users in the PhilippinesTo obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are we

158 Contacting Customer Support

Restrictions on Copying 159CCCCCCCCCCCCAppendix CRestrictions on CopyingOperators of this scanner must observe the following restrictions in order to

16 Getting to Know Your Scanning SoftwareTWAIN-compliant ApplicationsThis scanner is a TWAIN-compliant device. You can scan images using a TWAIN-compl

160 Restrictions on Copying

Glossary 161GlossaryapplicationA software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing, image editing, or financial pla

162 GlossaryColorSyncColor management system for Macintosh that is designed to help you get WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) color output. This

Glossary 163grayscaleImages represented with various shades of gray in addition to black and white.halftoningA method of reproducing images with patte

164 GlossarymoiréA moiré is a cross-hatch pattern that appears on scanned images when scanning printed material. It is a result of interference that o

Glossary 165reflective documentA document printed on opaque materials, such as publication, printed paper, and photo.resolutionIndication of how finel

166 Glossary

167BBMP, 26, 87Button on the scanner, 91, 92CCleaning scanner, 111Contacting EPSON, 143Copy, 97, 105Copyright, 159Customer support, 143EElectrical spe

168LLamp, fluorescent, 112MMacintosh computers, 133Marquee, 85Moire (cross-hatch), 130Multi-TIFF, 87NNewton ring, 128Normal Preview, 82OOCR, 78PPDA, 1

169Scan to E-mail, 97, 107Scan to File, 97, 108Scan to OCR, 97, 106Scan to P.I.M. File, 97, 100Scan to PDA, 97, 101Scan to Web, 97, 102Specificationse

Getting to Know Your Scanning Software 17111111111111Note:You can operate EPSON Scan in the same way on both Windows and Macintosh. This guide explain

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18 Getting to Know Your Scanning Software

Basic Scanning Procedure 19222222222222Chapter 2Basic Scanning ProcedureOverview of the Basic ProcedureThe basic scanning procedures using a TWAIN-com

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20 Basic Scanning ProcedureScanning an ImageEPSON Scan provides three modes for you to make any scanning settings; Full Auto Mode, Home Mode, and Prof

Basic Scanning Procedure 21222222222222Step.1 Turning on the scanner1. Before turning on the scanner, make sure the integrated TPU is installed to the

22 Basic Scanning ProcedureStep.2 Placing your materials on the scannerYou can scan two types of materials: reflective documents (like photo or paper)

Basic Scanning Procedure 232222222222221. Start Adobe Photoshop Elements.For Windows users:Click Start, point to All Programs (for Windows XP users) o

24 Basic Scanning Procedure3. EPSON Scan automatically previews the image, and recognizes the document source and type.If you want to make more settin

Basic Scanning Procedure 252222222222224. After EPSON Scan has previewed and recognized the document type, the following window appears. You can see t

26 Basic Scanning Procedure❏ For information on further editing of the scanned images, refer to your application's documentation.Step.4 Saving th

Basic Scanning Procedure 27222222222222PICT format (Macintosh only)PICT is a standard image file format for Macintosh. Most Macintosh applications inc

28 Basic Scanning Procedure

Placing your Materials on the Scanner 29333333333333Chapter 3Placing your Materials on the ScannerPlacing Photos and Documents on the ScannerBefore sc

3ContentsIntroductionAbout This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Where to Find Information .

30 Placing your Materials on the ScannerNote:❏ The fluorescent lamp turns off if no command arrives from the computer within 15 minutes. This is norma

Placing your Materials on the Scanner 313333333333332. Place the document on the document table, with the side to be scanned facing down. Make sure th

32 Placing your Materials on the Scanner3. Close the integrated TPU gently so that the document does not move.Note:❏ Always keep the document table cl

Placing your Materials on the Scanner 333333333333333. Open the integrated TPU.4. Pull the integrated TPU straight up.Note:When you are finished scann

34 Placing your Materials on the ScannerLoading and Setting Film on the ScannerYou can scan slides and film strip in the 4 × 9 inches (102 × 230 mm) s

Placing your Materials on the Scanner 353333333333333. Open the integrated TPU and remove the reflective document mat. Hold the top of the document ma

36 Placing your Materials on the ScannerNote:❏ The base side of the film is the side which the film maker’s name and film ID numbers are shown.❏ Set t

Placing your Materials on the Scanner 373333333333332. Set the cover on the film and press until you hear a clicking sound.Note:Press around the entir

38 Placing your Materials on the ScannerMedium Format1. With the base side facing down, place the film on the 120/220 (6 × 9cm) size film holder with

Placing your Materials on the Scanner 393333333333333. Place the film holder on the document table so that it is aligned with the upper right-hand cor

4Medium Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 x 5 inches film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Placing your Materials on the Scanner2. Set the cover on the film and press until you hear a clicking sound.Note:Press around the entire perimeter

Placing your Materials on the Scanner 4133333333333335 mm slides1. Place the film holder on the document table so that it is aligned the upper right-h

42 Driver Settings2. Place slides in the 35 mm slides holder, as shown below.Chapter 4Driver SettingsStarting EPSON ScanYou can start EPSON Scan in th

Driver Settings 43444444444444❏ If Adobe Photoshop is installed on your computer before you install EPSON Scan, you can access EPSON Scan using Photos

44 Driver SettingsWhen using EPSON Scan as a stand alone applicationSee the appropriate section below.For Windows users1. Click Start, point to All Pr

Driver Settings 45444444444444For users of Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x1. Select EPSON Scan from the Apple menu. The File Save Settings dialog box appears.Note:I

46 Driver SettingsWhen using the EPSON Smart Panel software1. Press the ] Start button on the scanner. The EPSON Smart Panel window appears.2. Click a

How To 47555555555555Chapter 5How ToStart EPSON Scan SoftwareYou can start EPSON Scan in three ways. Depending on your scanning purpose, use the start

48 How ToWhen using EPSON Scan as a stand alone applicationIf you just want save scanned images without any editing needs, start EPSON Scan directly.

How To 49555555555555Professional Mode:In the Professional Mode, there are many options available to give you greater control over your scanning. You

5Chapter 6 Use Tools and Make Settings in EPSON ScanPreview Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 How ToSpecify the Suitable ResolutionWhen you specify a high resolution, the number of pixels of the data increases and the scanned image becomes f

How To 515555555555551. Place your materials on your scanner.“Placing Photos and Documents on the Scanner” on page 29“Loading and Setting Film on the

52 How To3. After EPSON Scan has previewed and recognized the document type, the following window appears.EPSON Scan automatically locates the target

How To 53555555555555❏ If you cannot scan transparent materials in the Full Auto mode, switch to the Home Mode or Professional Mode and use the marque

54 How ToEPSON Scan automatically previews the images, which appear in the Preview window.Note:If the Auto preview check box is selected, preview scan

How To 555555555555553. Specify the Document Type, Image Type, and Destination settings to match your images. If necessary, preview the images again b

56 How To4. In the Thumbnail Preview window:EPSON Scan automatically locates the frames of the film and multiple photos, and then preview the images a

How To 57555555555555In the Normal Preview window:Create marquees on the previewed image to select an area you want to scan. You can create up to 50 m

58 How To5. Make adjustments using the image quality adjustment tools, if necessary.6. Click Scan. EPSON Scan starts scanning.The scanned images are s

How To 59555555555555The following window appears.3. Specify the Original, Image Type, and Resolution settings to match your images.4. Click Preview t

6Transporting the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Upgrading your OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 How ToNote:When you select Transparency as the Document Type, you can select a preview method: Thumbnail Preview or Normal Preview. Click the small

How To 615555555555555. In the Thumbnail Preview window:EPSON Scan automatically locates the frames of the film and multiple photos, and then preview

62 How ToIn the Normal Preview window:Create marquees on the previewed image to select an area you want to scan. You can create up to 50 marquees. For

How To 635555555555556. Make adjustments using the image quality adjustment tools, if necessary.7. Click Scan. EPSON Scan starts scanning.The scanned

64 How To“Loading and Setting Film on the Scanner” on page 342. Start EPSON Scan.“Starting EPSON Scan” on page 42“Choosing and Changing the Scanning M

How To 655555555555554. Select the Specify resolution for Full Auto Mode check box.5. Select 300 from the list for Reflective or Film, and then click

66 How To❏ Depending on the image you want to scan, you may not get the expected scanned image. In this case, scan the image in the Home Mode or Profe

How To 67555555555555EPSON Scan automatically previews the images, which appear in the Preview window.Note:If the Auto preview check box is selected,

68 How To3. Specify the Document Type and Image Type settings to match your images.4. Select Printer as the Destination. If necessary, preview the ima

How To 695555555555551. Place your materials on your scanner.“Placing Photos and Documents on the Scanner” on page 29“Loading and Setting Film on the

7For Users in Hong Kong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153For Users in Malaysia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 How To3. Specify the Original and Image Type settings to match your images.4. Select 300 dpi from the Resolution list.5. Click Preview to preview t

How To 71555555555555Scan Images for Viewing on Computer ScreenWhen you want to view scanned images on the computer screen, set the output resolution

72 How To3. Click Pause, and then click Options.4. Select the Specify resolution for Full Auto Mode check box.

How To 735555555555555. Select 96 from the list for Reflective or Film, and then click OK.6. Click Scan. EPSON Scan starts scanning.The scanned images

74 How To1. Place your materials on your scanner.“Placing Photos and Documents on the Scanner” on page 29“Loading and Setting Film on the Scanner” on

How To 75555555555555Note:If the Auto preview check box is selected, preview scanning automatically starts when you access the Home Mode. If this chec

76 How To5. Specify the output size of the scanned image as the Target Size and make adjustments using the image quality adjustment tools, if necessar

How To 77555555555555The following window appears.3. Specify the Original and Image Type settings to match your images.

78 How To4. Select 96 dpi from the Resolution list.5. Click Preview to preview the images.6. Specify the output size of the scanned image as the Targe

How To 79555555555555The most easy way to OCR is using the Scan to OCR application in the EPSON Smart Panel software. See “Scan to OCR” on page 106.Im

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80 How To❏ Cursive or italic fonts, and font sizes less than 8 pointsRemember that OCR software cannot recognize handwritten characters.

Use Tools and Make Settings in EPSON Scan 81666666666666Chapter 6Use Tools and Make Settings in EPSON ScanPreview ImagesBefore you scan an image, you

82 Use Tools and Make Settings in EPSON ScanNormal PreviewThe Normal Preview method allows you to see the entire preview image and the effects of sett

Use Tools and Make Settings in EPSON Scan 83666666666666Thumbnail PreviewThe Thumbnail Preview method allows you to preview multiple images in a thumb

84 Use Tools and Make Settings in EPSON ScanTo modify a thumbnail image, click the image to select it and then choose the appropriate settings. The se

Use Tools and Make Settings in EPSON Scan 85666666666666❏ If your scanner is unable to detect the images in your scanner, or if your images are trimme

86 Use Tools and Make Settings in EPSON ScanWhen the mouse pointer is placed within the marquee (the frame of the selected image area), it changes to

87Save Files Directly with EPSON ScanWhen you save the scanned image without editing it in the application, start EPSON Scan directly. After scanning

88Note:If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is clear, or if you finish scanning in the Home Mode or the Professional Mode the last t

89BITMAP (*.BMP) (Windows only)Standard image file format used in Windows. Most Windows application including word processing application can read and

Introduction 9IntroductionAbout This GuideThe information in this guide is divided into twelve chapters, with a glossary and index provided for your r

905. Click OK. The following window appears.EPSON Scan automatically previews the images, recognizes the image type, optimizes the images, and then st

Get the Most Out of the Scanner’s Button 91777777777777Chapter 7Get the Most Out of the Scanner’s ButtonUsing the Start ButtonThe ] Start button on th

92 Get the Most Out of the Scanner’s Button2. Click an application icon. The selected application opens and scanning starts, and then the scanned imag

Get the Most Out of the Scanner’s Button 93777777777777For Windows XP users1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel.2. Right-cli

94 Get the Most Out of the Scanner’s ButtonNote:❏ If Prompt for which program to run is selected, when the button is pressed, a dialog box appears to

Get the Most Out of the Scanner’s Button 957777777777773. For Windows Me users:Right-click your scanner's icon and select Properties.For Windows

96 Get the Most Out of the Scanner’s Button4. Select the Events tab.5. Select the Start Button from the Scanner events list and then select the check

EPSON Smart Panel 97888888888888Chapter 8EPSON Smart PanelOverview of EPSON Smart PanelEPSON Smart Panel allows you to scan and send data directly to

98 EPSON Smart PanelNote:PRINT Image Matching information does not change the image data or the way the image is displayed on a computer screen.Starti

EPSON Smart Panel 99888888888888To access an application, click its application icon in the window. See “Applications in the EPSON Smart Panel Window”