Epson Expression 636 User's Guide

EPSON® Expression™ 636COLOR IMAGE SCANNERAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrievalsystem, or transmitt

0Technical information on installation, configuration, andoperation of EPSON products0 Customer relations.For answers to commonly asked questions abou

EPSON Download ServiceYou can call the EPSON Download Service BBS at(800) 442-2007. Set your communications software to 8 databits, 1 stop bit, no par

0Use only the type of power source indicated on thescanner’s label.0Connect all equipment to properly grounded poweroutlets. Avoid using outlets on th

Chapter 1Setting Up the ScannerChoosing a Place for the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2Releasing the Transportation Lock Lever. . . . . .

Choosing a Place for the ScannerFollow these guidelines when you select a location for thescanner:0Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. The sc

Releasing the Transportation Lock LeverBefore you connect the scanner to a power source, follow thesteps below to release the transportation lock leve

Plugging in the Scanner1.Connect the power cable to the power inlet on the back ofthe scanner and plug the other end into a properlygrounded outlet as

InitializationBy observing the scanner’s initialization, you can make sure thescanner is operating properly before you connect it to yourcomputer.1.Op

Note:IBM® PS/2® computers and some other PCs have built-inbidirectional parallel interfaces. You need to install an additionalone in these computers o

2.Connect the 25-pin end of the cable to the computer; thentighten the screws on the sides of the connector.3.Plug the 36-pin end of the cable into th

FCC Compliance Statementfor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuan

SCSI SetupFor some PCs, you must first install a SCSI board in yourcomputer. All Macintosh computers have built-in SCSI ports;you do not need to insta

1.Locate the SCSI ID rotary switch on the rear panel of thescanner.2.To change the scanner’s SCSI ID, turn the dial to the desirednumber.Caution:Do no

Using the termination switchThe scanner has a built-in SCSI terminator. If the scanner is theonly SCSI device you connect to your computer or if it is

2.Connect the 50-pin end of the cable to either the top orbottom SCSI connector of the scanner; then squeeze thewire clips together until they lock in

If you have an external hard disk, turn on the scanner, theexternal hard disk (which should be first in the daisy chain),and any other external SCSI d

Chapter 2Scanner BasicsLights and Buttons...Scanner errors...Placing a Document on the Scanner . .2-3Removing the Document Cover . .

Lights and ButtonsThe scanner has three indicator lights and two buttons.buttonbuttonOPERATEComes onlight (green)when the scanner is turned on.READY l

Scanner errorsIf an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and theREADY and ERROR lights show the type of error. See Chapter4, “Troubleshooting.”Pl

2.Turn on the computer and make sure that the scanner’sREADY light is on. Open the document cover.3.Place the document on the document table, with the

4.Close the document cover gentlynot move.so that the document doesNote:0Make sure that the document is flat against the glass surfaceso that the imag

Scanner PartsOPERATE buttonoption interface connectortransportation lock leverAnd terminalparallel interface connector

Removing the Document CoverFor thick documents or other materials that are hard to scan,you can remove the document cover. To do this, hold the backof

Recommended EquipmentYour scanner is sufficient for most scanning needs, but if youare not satisified with the quality of the images on yourmonitor or

The resolution of your monitor, of course, also affects thequality of the image you see. Consider a high resolutionmonitor if you do precise color wor

0000Becareful not to scratch OY damage the glass of thed0c2md table, and a0 not use a hard OY abrasive brushto clean it. A damaged glass surface can d

Transporting the ScannerWhen you transport the scanner a long distance or store it foran extended period, follow the steps below to secure thecarriage

Chapter 3OptionsUsing the Transparency Unit...3-2Unpacking the transparency unit...3-2Removing the shipping screw...3-3Installing

Using the Transparency UnitWhen installed on your scanner, the transparency unitprovides high-quality, full-color scanning of transparencies andslides

Removing the shipping screwTo prevent damage during shipping, a shipping screw isattached to the transparency unit. Follow the steps below toremove th

Note:Before transporting the scanner, you need to remove the transparencyunit and reattach its shipping screw. You can attach the shippingscrew only w

3.Locate the two screws at the back of the scanner and slidethe slots on the transparency unit forward underneaththese two screws.4.Insert the two scr

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6.Connect the transparency unit’s cable to the optionconnector on the scanner. Then reconnect the scanner’spower cable.Storing the transparency guides

-ransparency guidesI-LPositioning transparencies and slidesYou can scan transparencies or slides of various sizes using thetransparency guides. Select

If your transparency is larger than the sizes in the table above,you can place it directly on the scanner’s document tablewithout using a transparency

2.Hold up the clear plastic flap and insert the transparency orslide in the transparency guide, as shown below.3.Place the transparency guide containi

Follow the steps below to position transparencies or slidesusing the transparency guide with two 10.25-inch-longopenings:4.5.Open the transparency uni

Scanning normal (reflective) documentsTo scan a normal reflective (paper) document when thetransparency unit is installed, always use the reflectivedo

3.Position the reflective document and close the transparencyunit.To remove the reflective document mat, slide it up and out ofthe slots on the transp

Unpacking the automatic document feederWhen you unpack your automatic document feeder, make sureyou have all the items shown below and that none is da

3.Locate the two screws at the back of the scanner and slidethe slots on the automatic document feeder forwardunderneath these two screws. (Do not rem

5.Remove the protective materials from the automaticdocument feeder’s mounting hardware.6.Close the automatic document feeder.7.Connect the automatic

Chapter 2Scanner BasicsLights and Buttons...Scanner errors...Placing a Document on the Scanner...Removing the Document Cover...

Follow the steps below to load documents into the automaticdocument feeder.1.Slide the left edge guide all the way to the left and placeyour documents

2.Insert the document stack into the automatic documentfeeder until it meets resistance.Documents are fed into the lower tray when scanning is finishe

Loading documents manuallyYou can load documents manually even when the automaticdocument feeder is installed.To load a document manually, lift the au

Document conditionCheck that your document is clean and in good conditionbefore you load it in the automatic document feeder. Make sureof the followin

Chapter 4TroubleshootingIndicator Lights...Command error...Interface error...Fatal error...Option error...Problems and Sol

If you encounter any problems while using the scanner, checkthis chapter for possible solutions. Most problems fall into thefollowing major categories

Interface errorThe interface setup is wrong, or the scanner is not properlyconnected to the computer.If this error occurs, check the interface connect

Problems and SolutionsThe OPERATE light does not come on.Make sure the power cable is correctly plugged into thescanner and the power outlet.The READY

Make sure that your computer system meets the requirements,such as the operating system version, specified for yoursoftware.Confirm that the computer

Color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the image.If the document is very thick or warped at the edges, the edgesof the image may be discolored.

Chapter TroubleshootingIndicator Lights...4-2Command error...4-2Interface error...

Your software may not have sufficient color matching andcolor management features, or these components of yoursoftware may not be correctly installed.

Exact matching of colors is very difficult. Check your ScanningUtilities, application software, computer, and monitor manuals forinformation on color

AppendixScanner Specifications...Electrical Specifications...Environmental Conditions...Safe

Scanner SpecificationsScanner type:Photoelectric device:Effective pixels:Document size:Scanning resolution:Output resolution:Color separation:Reading

Gamma correction:Color correction:Interface:Light source:Reliability:Dimensions:2 types for CRT display3 types for printer1 type for user-defined1 typ

Environmental ConditionsTemperature:OperationStorageHumidity:OperationStorageOperating conditions:41” to 95” F (5’ to 35” C)-13” to 140” F (-25” to 60

Source Document SpecificationsReflective type:Transparency type:Opaque documents with smooth surfacesReversal film, negative film(optional transparenc

SCSI SpecificationsInterface type:Functions:Logic level:Electrical standard:ID number:ANSI X3.131-1986 standardBUS FREE phaseARBITRATION phaseSELECTIO

InitializationThe scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in thefollowing ways:Hardware initialization* The scanner is turn

lndex24-bit color, 2-7AA4, 1, 3-15, A-2AAS, Intro-1Accelerator board, 2-7Automatic Area Segmentation(AAS), Intro-1Automatic document feederclosing, 3-

The EPSON Expression™ 636 is a true 600-dpi full-color flatbedimage scanner with a letter or A4 size scanning area. It has theability to scan in color

Color24-bit, 2-7calibration, 4-8correction, 4-7distorted, 4-6management, 4-7matching, 4-7 to 4-8millions of, 2-7patchy, 4-6printed, 4-8true, 2-7Comman

Equipment, recommended, 2-7to 2-8HErrorcommand, 2-3, 4-2fatal, 2-3, 4-3interface, 2-3, 4-3option, 2-3, 3-9, 3-10, 3-18, 4-3scanner, 2-3type, 4-2 to 4-

Interfaceerror, 2-3, 4-3parallel, 1-5 to 1-7, A-5SCSI, 1-5 to 1-6, 1-8 to 1-11, 4-4,A-6Interface cable, 1-5 to 1-8, 1-10 to1-11Interrupt setting, 4-4L

Openautomatic document feeder,3-18automatic document feedercover, 3-17, 3-18transparency unit, 3-8, 3-10, 3-13OPERATEbutton, 1-4, 1-5, 2-2, 2-3light,

SSafety approvals, A-4Safety instructions, Intro-5 toIntro-6Scales, document table, 4-6Scanner specifications, A-2 to A-6Scanning, 2-3 to 2-5Scanning

Transparency unitclosing, 3-5, 3-9, 3-10installing, 3-4 to 3-6opening, 3-8, 3-10, 3-11scanning normal documents,3-11 to 3-12scanning reflective docume

0Higher quality output with EPSON TWAIN’s “Best &de-screening” option. Selecting this option removes moire(interference) patterns from scanned ima

About This GuideChapter 1 describes setting up your scanner and connectingit to your computer. Be sure to read this first. Chapter 2 givesbasic inform