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4 System RequirementsMacintosh An Apple® Power Macintosh with one of these operating systems: USB: Macintosh OS X 10.1.4 to 10.2.x, or OS 8.6 to 9.x

5Getting More InformationThere are several ways to learn more about your EPSON Expression 1640XL. In addition to the printed materials, help utilities

6 Getting More InformationWarnings, Cautions, Notes, and TipsPlease follow these guidelines as you read your documentation:Warnings must be followed c

7Reading the Reference GuideThe electronic EPSON Expression 1640XL Reference Guide is on your EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanner Software CD-ROM. You nee

8 Viewing the Photoshop Elements ManualsViewing the Photoshop Elements ManualsTo view your electronic manual for Photoshop Elements, or any other PDF

Using a SCSI Connection 9Chapter 1Using a SCSI ConnectionTo connect the scanner to a computer using a SCSI interface, follow the instructions in this

10 Using a SCSI Connection to the ScannerUsing a SCSI Connection to the ScannerSCSI CablesYou can connect the scanner to the computer with a SCSI 2 ca

Using a SCSI Connection 11Follow these steps to connect the scanner to a SCSI interface:1. Make sure the scanner and computer are turned off. (The sca

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How To Scan 13Chapter 2How To ScanThis chapter gives you an overview of the scanning process and some tips for getting the best scan. It also includes

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

14 Placing Your Original DocumentPlacing Your Original DocumentThis section explains how to position a photo or single-page document for scanning. If

How To Scan 15Using EPSON ScanEPSON Scan provides three scanning modes to give you progressive levels of control over your scanned image: Home Mode:

16 Using EPSON Scan2. Choose a mode from the Mode list at the top of the EPSON Scan dialog box. If you choose Home Mode, a preview scan opens automati

How To Scan 172. If you don’t see an automatic preview of your scan, click Preview. 3. Click the Auto Detect button in the Preview window to automat

18 Using EPSON Scan If you’re scanning from an application, the image opens in your application window. Click Close to close the EPSON Scan window.

How To Scan 19Scanning With EPSON Scan in Office Mode1. Start EPSON Scan and choose Office Mode from the Mode menu (see page 15). You see this dialog

20 Using EPSON Scan5. Choose the Document Source: Document Table for documents placed on the scanner’s document table (See page 14.) ADF for documen

How To Scan 21 If you’re scanning from an application, the image opens in your application window. Click Close to close the EPSON Scan window. If y

22 Using EPSON Scan2. Click Preview to see a preview of your scan. 3. Click the Auto Detect button in the Preview window to automatically select you

How To Scan 23Using Professional Mode To Customize Your Scan1. Choose a color depth setting from the Image Type menu: Click to see more options, the

Contents iiiContentsWelcome 1About Your Scanner 1About Your Software 2System Requirements 3Windows 3Macintosh 4Getting More Information 5Warning

24 Using EPSON ScanFor any of the settings windows above, you can click Reset to go back to the default settings for your image. See the EPSON Scan on

How To Scan 25Selecting the Scanning Area in the Preview WindowThe Preview window lets you select the area of your image that you want to scan with a

26 Scanning Tips To zoom to the selected area, click the Zoom button. If you have multiple marquees, the currently selected one appears in the Zoom

How To Scan 27system and hard disk drive when selecting a resolution. To keep your file size manageable, select the lowest possible resolution that gi

28 Using the a Start ButtonScanning Color Images If the colors in your scanned image don’t match those in your original document, try experimenting wi

How To Scan 29Setting Up the a Start ButtonYou need to assign an application to the a Start button before you use it the first time. If you’re running

30 Using the a Start ButtonWindows XPFollow these steps to assign an application to the a Start button on the scanner:1. Click the Windows Start butto

How To Scan 31Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows 98Follow these steps to assign an application to the a Start button:1. Double-click the Scanners a

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Using Optional Equipment 33Chapter 3Using Optional EquipmentThere are three options available for the EPSON Expression 1640XL color scanner: the trans

iv ContentsScanning Tips 26Selecting Resolution 26Recommended Settings 27Scaling (Resizing) Images 27Scanning Color Images 28Using the a Start

34 Transparency UnitUnpacking the Transparency UnitMake sure that all of the following items are included in the transparency unit box. If any items a

Using Optional Equipment 35Removing the Shipping ScrewsTo prevent damage during shipping, two shipping screws are attached to the transparency unit to

36 Transparency Unit4. Align the transparency unit’s pins with the holes in the scanner and lower the unit until it rests securely.5. Insert the guide

Using Optional Equipment 378. Connect the transparency unit’s connector to the option (ADF/TPU) connector at the back of the scanner. Tighten the atta

38 Transparency UnitLoading 35 mm filmFollow these steps to load 35 mm positive or negative film:1. Place the 35 mm filmstrip guide on a flat surface

Using Optional Equipment 395. Place the 35 mm filmstrip guide on the document table, and align it with the notch on the transparency guide as shown. 6

40 Transparency UnitLoading 35 mm slidesFollow these steps to load 35 mm slides:1. Load slides in the 35 mm slide holder as shown. Make sure the gloss

Using Optional Equipment 41Loading 4 × 5-inch filmFollow these steps to load 4 × 5-inch film:1. Place the 4 × 5-inch film guide on a flat surface and

42 Transparency UnitLoading 120-size or 220-size (medium format) filmFollow these steps to load 120-size or 220-size format film:1. Place the 120/220-

Using Optional Equipment 43Loading non-standard sized filmFollow these steps to load non-standard sized film:1. Place the film directly on the documen

Contents vChapter 5 Solving Problems 59Lights and Buttons 60Problems and Solutions 62Setup Problems 62Scanner Problems 63Software Problems 65Scan

44 Transparency UnitScanning Reflective Documents To scan reflective documents with the transparency unit installed, insert the reflective document ma

Using Optional Equipment 45Adjusting the Transparency Guide Scanning AngleIf your scanned image’s edges are at a slight angle, adjust the scanning ang

46 Automatic Document FeederInstalling the Automatic Document FeederFollow the steps below to install the automatic document feeder on your scanner:1.

Using Optional Equipment 475. Place the two knobs included with the ADF beside the scanner.6. Align the installation screws with the holes in the ADF

48 Automatic Document Feeder9. Peel the backing from the stopper and from the paper eject support provided with the ADF. Then attach the stopper and p

Using Optional Equipment 49 Is not bound. Has no carbon coating.Follow these steps to load paper:1. Slide the right edge guides all the way to the r

50 Automatic Document FeederInsert the document until it meets resistance.If your document is large, slide out the paper support.4. Slide the edge gui

Using Optional Equipment 51Fixing Paper JamsIf a paper jam occurs, follow these steps to clear it:1. Open the ADF cover to determine where the paper j

52 IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card3. If paper jams in the paper eject position, open the cover on the right and slowly pull out the jammed p

Using Optional Equipment 53Installing the Card in Your ScannerBefore you begin, turn off the scanner and disconnect the power cord and any cables.1. R

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Scanner Maintenance 55Chapter 4Scanner MaintenanceThis section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner sa

56 Transporting the Transparency Unit4. Turn the transportation lock at the back of the scanner to the locked position.Transporting the Transparency

Scanner Maintenance 57Cleaning the ScannerTo keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning, unplug the po

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Solving Problems 59Chapter 5Solving ProblemsThis chapter explains how to interpret the signals from your scanner indicator lights, and gives you the b

60 Lights and ButtonsLights and ButtonsThe scanner has three indicator lights and three buttons:Scanner indicator lightsLight Light status Color Scann

Solving Problems 61Error conditionsScanner buttonsERROR light READY light Error typeN on N on Command error: The scanner has received incorrect comman

62 Problems and SolutionsProblems and SolutionsHere are some troubleshooting tips if you’re having trouble setting up your scanner, scanning, or getti

Solving Problems 63 If you’ve replaced your SCSI board or changed the SCSI ID, you may need to uninstall and reinstall your scanner software. See the

1WelcomeThe EPSON Expression® 1640XL is a 42-bit color, large-format professional scanner designed to meet the needs of graphic arts professionals and

64 Problems and SolutionsIf you attempt to preview or scan before the scanner is ready, EPSON Scan may stop responding. If this happens, restart your

Solving Problems 65 Make sure your transparency unit or automatic document feeder is closed (lying flat against the document table). If paper is jam

66 Problems and Solutionsresident programs, or have many device drivers, the computer may not have enough memory. (See your software and computer manu

Solving Problems 67Your scanned image is blurred or distorted. Check the position and condition of your document. Make sure the document is placed fl

68 Problems and SolutionsYour image scans at an angle.Check the position of your document. It may be placed at an angle on the document table. Align i

Solving Problems 69Moiré (cross-hatch) patterns appear in the image when you perform halftone scanning. Make the image size slightly smaller. In EPS

70 Uninstalling and Reinstalling EPSON ScanUninstalling and Reinstalling EPSON ScanIf you’ve tried every other solution and your system still doesn’t

Solving Problems 714. Double-click EPSON Scan Installer.5. Enter a name and password in the Authenticate dialog box.6. Click Accept in the License dia

72 Where To Get HelpTo speak to a technical support representative, dial (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,

Specifications 73Appendix ASpecificationsThis appendix includes general, electrical, environmental, and interface specifications. It also includes spe

2 About Your SoftwareAbout Your SoftwareThe EPSON Expression 1640XL scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans: E

74 ScannerReading sequenceMonochrome: One-pass scanningColor byte sequence: One-passscanning (R, G, B)Color line sequence: One-passscanning (R, G, B)Z

Specifications 75Rated current100 to 120 VAC: 1.2 A220 to 240 VAC: 0.7 APower consumptionOperating: Approximately 45 WApproximately 55 Wwith TPU or AD

76 Transparency Unit (B813202)Option (ADF/TPU) Interface ConnectorInterface typeFor use with the optional automaticdocument feeder (B813212) and trans

Specifications 77Automatic Document Feeder (B813212)GeneralPaper input/outputLoad face up; eject face downPaper quantity100 pages (55 g/m2 paper, maxi

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Notices 79Appendix BNoticesThis chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, your Epson America Limited Warranty, and other important in

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

Notices 81Declaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Suppl

82 Warranty Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an exper

Notices 83What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada. This warranty does not cover damage

3System RequirementsThe minimum system requirements for Windows and Macintosh are listed below. For optimum performance, a faster processor and more m

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85IndexAAccessories, 72Adobe Photoshop Elements, 8Auto Exposure Type setting, 22Automatic document feederDocument Source setting, 20, 22, 50fixing pap

86HHelpEPSON, 71 to 72software, 72Histogram adjustment, 23Home Modedescription, 15selecting, 16using, 16 to 18IIEEE 1394 FireWireinstalling the scanne

87Scanningcolor images, 28film, 37 to 43into an application, 15, 18, 21, 24photographs, 27previewing scans, 16, 17, 19, 22, 25 to 26, 64slides, 40to y

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Scanning OverviewScanning Overview33Start your scanner software.22Select your scanner software.44Choose your scan settings andpreview your image.11S

Scanning OverviewScanning Overview33Start your scanner software.22Select your scanner software.44Choose your scan settings andpreview your image.11S