Epson Expression 1680 User Manual

Color Graphics ScannerUser’s Guide1680.book Page i Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM

Welcome3LaserSoft® SilverFast® SilverFast is professional color scanning software for use with Adobe Photoshop. This high-end scanning program uses ar

Network Scanning93Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro NetworkYou connect to the scanner server by starting EPSON TWAIN Pro Network from the client computer. Foll

94Network ScanningStarting a ScanYou can start a scan on your network scanner in several ways: Start EPSON TWAIN Pro Network on the client computer, m

95Chapter 5Using Optional EquipmentThere are three options available for the EPSON Expression 1680 color scanner: the transparency unit (B813182), the

96Using Optional EquipmentTransparency UnitThe transparency unit (B813182) allows you to scan transparent materials—35 mm slides, filmstrips, and film

Using Optional Equipment97Removing the Shipping ScrewTo prevent damage during shipping, a shipping screw is attached to the transparency unit to secur

98Using Optional Equipment4. Position the slots on the transparency unit’s mounting bracket over the heads of the two mounting screws located at the b

Using Optional Equipment99Using the Film GuidesYou can use the four film guides that came with the scanner to scan 35 mm slides, strips of 35 mm negat

100Using Optional Equipment4. Place the 35 mm filmstrip guide on the document table, and align it with the ruled edges of the document table. 5. Close

Using Optional Equipment101Loading 4 × × × × 5-inch filmFollow these steps to load 4 × 5-inch film:1. Place the 4 × 5-inch film guide on a flat surfac

102Using Optional EquipmentLoading 120-size or 220-size (medium format) filmFollow these steps to load 120-size or 220-size format film:1. Place the 1

4WelcomeGetting More InformationThere are several ways to learn more about your EPSON Expression 1680 scanner. In addition to the printed materials, h

Using Optional Equipment103Scanning Reflective Documents To scan reflective documents with the transparency unit installed, insert the reflective docu

104Using Optional EquipmentAutomatic Document FeederThe automatic document feeder (B813162) allows you to automatically load multi-page documents into

Using Optional Equipment105Installing the Automatic Document FeederBecause the automatic document feeder is heavy, you may want to have someone help y

106Using Optional Equipment5. Insert the two installation screws that came with the automatic document feeder into the screw holes, then tighten the s

Using Optional Equipment107Loading Paper in the Automatic Document FeederYour automatic document feeder can load up to 30 sheets of the following pape

108Using Optional EquipmentFixing Paper JamsIf a paper jam occurs, follow these steps to clear it:1. Open the ADF cover to determine where the paper j

Using Optional Equipment109Installing 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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111Chapter 6Scanner MaintenanceThis section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner safely.Transporting t

112Scanner Maintenance5. Slide the transportation lock at the back of the scanner to the LOCK position.If the carriage does not automatically return t

Welcome5Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and TipsPlease follow these guidelines as you read your documentation:Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid

Scanner Maintenance113Transporting the Transparency UnitAfter you’ve removed the transparency unit from the scanner, prepare it for shipping as follow

114Scanner MaintenanceCleaning the ScannerTo keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning, unplug the po

115Chapter 7Solving ProblemsThis chapter explains how to interpret the signals from your scanner indicator lights, and gives you the basics for diagno

116Solving Problems N = on, O = off, F = flashingError conditionsERROR lightREADY light Error typeO O Command error: The scanner has received incorr

Solving Problems117Problems and SolutionsIf you’re having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions. For additional software tr

118Solving Problems If you’ve replaced your SCSI board or changed the SCSI ID, you may need to uninstall and reinstall your scanner software. See the

Solving Problems119router for the scanner server is configured to allow traffic from your network. Uninstall and reinstall your software. See the inst

120Solving Problemsof the image to scan. If you still cannot scan, you may need to upgrade your RAM. If you’re using a network scanner, the scanner ma

Solving Problems121Windows NT, check the SCSI Adapters dialog in the Windows Control Panel. For SCSI connections, check for conflicts in your SCSI ID

122Solving Problems Make sure both the scanner server and client computer are running the TCP/IP protocol. If more than one scanner is connected to th

6WelcomeThe Reference Guide window opens:2. Click View Reference Guide. Your browser opens and you see this window:Click to install the Reference Guid

Solving Problems123Your scanned image is faint or has gaps. Check the brightness. Decrease the software or driver’s brightness setting. Try adjusting

124Solving ProblemsThe edges of the document aren’t scanned. Check the position of your document. Adjust it so that the image is within the glass area

Solving Problems125A line of dots is missing from the image. When a line of dots is missing from the scanned image on your screen, the scanner sensor

126Solving ProblemsYou can’t print scanned images, or the printed image looks garbled. Make sure your printer is securely connected to your computer a

Solving Problems127Uninstalling the Expression 1680 SoftwareIf you’ve tried every other solution and your system still doesn’t recognize your scanner,

128Solving Problems4. At the Installer window, select Remove at the top of the window, then click the Remove button.5. When you’re finished, restart y

Solving Problems1294. At the Installer window, select Remove at the top of the window, then click the Remove button.5. When you’re finished, restart y

130Solving ProblemsTo speak to a technical support representative, dial (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,

131Appendix ASpecificationsScannerGeneralScanner typeFlatbed, colorPhotoelectric deviceColor MatrixCCD™ line sensorEffective pixels13600 × 18720 pixel

132Specifications3 error diffusion modes (A, B, and C)4 dither patterns (A, B, C, and D) forbi-level and quad-level data (2 downloadable dither patter

Welcome73. Click topics on the left to expand the contents. Then click the subtopic you want to view.Viewing Your Other Electronic ManualsTo view your

Specifications133Logic levelTTL-compatibleID settingSelectable from 0 to 7TerminatorInternal terminator (enable/disableselectable)Connector typeTwo mi

134SpecificationsUSB interfaceHardware: Initialized when the scanner is turned on or the USB cable is unplugged from the USB port on the scannerSoftwa

135Appendix BInstalling the TCP/IP ProtocolTo use your EPSON Expression 1680 as a network scanner, your client computers and scanner server must have

136Installing the TCP/IP ProtocolInstalling the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows Me and Windows 2000When running Windows Me or Windows 2000, your TCP/IP pro

Installing the TCP/IP Protocol1374. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected and click OK.(If you need to manually assign an IP a

138Installing the TCP/IP Protocol3. Click the Add button. You see the screen to the right.4. Select Protocol from the list and click the Add button. T

Installing the TCP/IP Protocol139When you have your IP address, follow the steps below to assign it to your computer.1. Select TCP/IP on the list of i

140Installing the TCP/IP ProtocolInstalling the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows NT 4.01. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Network icon. If neces

Installing the TCP/IP Protocol141Assigning an IP Address on Windows NT 4.0If your network is connected to the Internet, ask your Internet provider or

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8WelcomeWith Acrobat Reader, you have several ways to navigate through text: Use the bookmark section on the left side of the screen to move quickly t

143Appendix CRequirements and NoticesSystem RequirementsThe minimum system requirements for Windows and Macintosh are listed below. For optimum perfor

144Requirements and NoticesMacintosh An Apple® Power Macintosh or higher system with one of these operating systems: USB: Macintosh OS 8.5 or later SC

Requirements and Notices145 Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. If you use an extension cord with the scanner, make sure the total amp

146Requirements and NoticesFCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla

Requirements and Notices147ENERGY STAR ComplianceAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines fo

148Requirements and Noticespurchased from an end user. EPSON is not responsible for warranty service should the EPSON label or logo or the rating labe

149IndexAAccessories, 95, 130Acrobat Readerhow to use, 7 to 8locating the PDF manuals, 8 to 9Adobe Photoshopinstalling, 45, 50user’s guide, 9Auto Expo

150HHelpEPSON, 129 to 130software, 130Home position, 14, 15IIEEE 1394, see FireWireImage quality problems, 122 to 126Installingadditional software for

151PPaper jams, fixing, 108Photographs, scanning, 55Power-on sequence, 16Presto! PageManagerinstalling, 25, 31, 36, 41, 44, 49, 69, 73locating the use

152TTCP/IP, installing, 135 to 141Technical support, 129 to 130Terminator switch, SCSI, 20Text Enhancement Technology (TET), 55Text, scanning, 55TextB

Welcome9 MonacoEZcolor—For Windows, click Start, Programs, MonacoEZcolor, and then select MonacoEZcolor User Guide.For Macintosh, double-click the Mon

10Welcome1680.book Page 10 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM

11Chapter 2Setting Up Your ScannerSetting up your scanner is easy. For most installations, just follow the steps in this book in the order listed belo

12Setting Up Your ScannerUnpacking Your ScannerRemove the scanner from the box, then remove the packing material from your scanner. Save the packaging

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

Setting Up Your Scanner13Choosing a Good Place for Your ScannerHere are some points to consider when you set up your scanner: Place the scanner on a f

14Setting Up Your ScannerIdentifying Scanner Partsdocument coverdocument tablecarriage(at home position)lightsa Start buttonP Operate buttonSCSI inter

Setting Up Your Scanner15Unlocking the ScannerBefore connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock, located on th

16Setting Up Your ScannerTesting Your Scanner’s OperationTo make sure your scanner is working properly, it’s a good idea to turn it on before you conn

Setting Up Your Scanner17Connecting the Scanner to Your ComputerYou can connect the scanner to your computer in any of these ways: USBIf you have a Po

18Setting Up Your ScannerConnecting to a USB InterfaceWith the USB interface, you can connect or remove your scanner without having to shut down or re

Setting Up Your Scanner19Connecting to a SCSI InterfaceBefore you connect the scanner, you must have an ASPI-compliant SCSI 2 interface board installe

20Setting Up Your Scanner2. Squeeze the lock releases on the lock connector end of your SCSI cable, and then plug the cable into either SCSI connector

Setting Up Your Scanner21Connecting to an IEEE 1394 FireWire InterfaceIf you have the Professional FireWire model of the Expression 1680, or if you ha

22Setting Up Your ScannerInstalling the Windows SoftwareBefore you begin installing software, make sure you recalibrate your monitor to factory specif

iiiContentsChapter 1 WELCOME1About Your Scanner 1About Your Software 2Getting More Information 4Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 5Reading Your

Setting Up Your Scanner23You may be asked to insert your Windows CD-ROM during this procedure. Make sure you have your Windows CD-ROM available, or kn

24Setting Up Your Scanner5. Browse to EPSON\ English\WinME on your CD-ROM drive. (The example to the right uses “D” as the CD-ROM drive letter. Your C

Setting Up Your Scanner254. Click the Add Software button to display the software selection window.5. A check mark appears beside applications selecte

26Setting Up Your ScannerTesting the Scanner’s Operation (Windows Me)Follow these steps to test scanner operation:1. Open the Windows Control Panel an

Setting Up Your Scanner27Selecting the Expression 1680 as Your Default Scanner (Windows Me)If you have more than one scanner connected to your compute

28Setting Up Your ScannerInstalling the Windows 2000 SoftwareBefore you begin, make sure the Expression 1680 is connected to your computer. Also, make

Setting Up Your Scanner293. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device and click Next.The Found New Hardware Wizard screen above illustrates a

30Setting Up Your Scanner7. When you see the Digital Signature Not Found screen, click Yes. If prompted for the EPSON Scanners Driver Disk 1, reinsert

Setting Up Your Scanner313. Click the Add Software button to display the software selection window. A check mark appears beside applications selected

32Setting Up Your ScannerTesting the Scanner’s Operation (Windows 2000)Follow these steps to test scanner operation:1. Open the Windows Control Panel

ivContentsInstalling Additional Windows Software 45Installing Adobe Photoshop LE 45Installing LaserSoft SilverFast 46Installing MonacoEZcolor 46In

Setting Up Your Scanner33Selecting the Expression 1680 as Your Default Scanner (Windows 2000)If you have more than one scanner connected to your compu

34Setting Up Your ScannerInstalling the Windows 98 SoftwareBefore you begin, make sure the Expression 1680 is connected to your computer. Also, make s

Setting Up Your Scanner354. Make sure CD-ROM drive and Specify a location are selected and click Browse.5. Browse to Epson\English\Win98 on your CD-RO

36Setting Up Your Scanner2. Make sure English is selected and click OK to display the Software Setup window.3. Click the Add Software button to displa

Setting Up Your Scanner37Testing the Scanner’s Operation (Windows 98)Follow these steps to test scanner operation:1. Open the Windows Control Panel an

38Setting Up Your ScannerSelecting the Expression 1680 as Your Default Scanner (Windows 98)If you have more than one scanner connected to your compute

Setting Up Your Scanner393. Click the Utility tab. Make sure Select as default scanner for EPSON TWAIN Pro is checked, and then click OK.Installing th

40Setting Up Your Scanner2. Insert your Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive. Then click Other Locations. 3. Browse to the following lo

Setting Up Your Scanner41Installing Other Software on Your Scanning Tools CD-ROMFollow these steps to install EPSON TWAIN Pro, Presto! PageManager, an

42Setting Up Your ScannerDon’t select either of the two network applications, EPSON TWAIN Pro Network or EPSON Scan Server. If you want to install sof

ContentsvChapter 4 NETWORK SCANNING65Setting Up the Scanner Server 66Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows Me 66Installing the Scanner Ser

Setting Up Your Scanner43Installing the Windows NT 4.0 SoftwareThis procedure installs EPSON TWAIN Pro, Presto! PageManager, and Acrobat Reader. Befor

44Setting Up Your Scanner5. Click Add Software. You see the software selection window. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installat

Setting Up Your Scanner45If you’re done installing software, remove the EPSON Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD-ROM and restart your computer.If you w

46Setting Up Your ScannerInstalling LaserSoft SilverFast1. Insert the LaserSoft SilverFast CD-ROM in your drive.2. Double-click the My Computer icon o

Setting Up Your Scanner474. Click Browse This CD.5. Double-click the TBPro80 folder on the CD-ROM, then double-click the Setup installer icon.If you’r

48Setting Up Your ScannerIf you’ve used an EPSON scanner on your Macintosh and have installed an older version of EPSON TWAIN software, open the Exten

Setting Up Your Scanner49Installing Other Software on Your Scanning Tools CD-ROMFollow these steps to finish installing the software on your Expressio

50Setting Up Your ScannerInstalling Adobe Photoshop LETo find out how to upgrade to the full version of Adobe Photoshop, see the Acrobat file titled U

Setting Up Your Scanner51Installing LaserSoft SilverFastIf you have the Special Edition model, LaserSoft SilverFast is not included with your scanner.

52Setting Up Your ScannerSelecting the Expression 1680 as Your Default ScannerYou can use the EPSON Scanner Selector to verify that the scanner is pro

viContentsAutomatic Document Feeder 104Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder 104Installing the Automatic Document Feeder 105Loading Paper in the

53Chapter 3How To ScanThis section gives you an overview of the scanning process and some tips for getting the best scan. It also includes step-by-ste

54How To ScanKeep the following in mind when you choose a resolution: The higher the resolution you select, the larger the resulting image file will b

How To Scan55Recommended SettingsHere are some recommended settings for different types of scans. * Recommendations for EPSON TWAIN Pro also apply to

56How To ScanStep-by-Step Scanning InstructionsThis section contains step-by-step instructions for scanning an image. Although the Windows interface i

How To Scan57Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Pro1. Start your host application (for example, Adobe Photoshop LE).2. Select your scanner driver. (Unless you

58How To Scan5. Click the Preview button.You see a preview of your scan in the window that opens.6. Click the Auto Locate button to automatically de

How To Scan59Using the a Start ButtonYou can load a document in the scanner, press the a Start button, and watch while Presto! PageManager starts an

60How To ScanWindows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows 98Follow these steps to assign an application to the a Start button:1. Open the Windows Control Pa

How To Scan61Whenever you press the scanner’s a Start button, the application you assigned launches. If you assigned Presto! PageManager, it automati

62How To ScanMacintosh You don’t need to assign an application to the a Start button if you want it to automatically launch Presto! PageManager. If y

ContentsviiAppendix A SPECIFICATIONS131Appendix B INSTALLING THE TCP/IP PROTOCOL135Installing the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows Me and Windows 2000 136I

How To Scan63Setting Up Presto! PageManager for One-Touch ScanningYou can set up Presto! PageManager to send your image directly to another applicatio

64How To ScanThese are the default settings that will be used whenever you press the scanner’s a Start button. Choose settings that you can use for m

65Chapter 4Network ScanningYou can use EPSON Scan Server and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network, two applications on your EPSON Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD

66Network ScanningSetting Up the Scanner ServerYou can set up any Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 computer as a sc

Network Scanning671. Turn on your scanner first, then turn on your computer.2. When you see the window on the right, select Specify the location of th

68Network ScanningFinishing the Scanner Server Installation on Windows MeBefore your computer can share its scanner, you must install EPSON Scan Serve

Network Scanning695. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installation. If you want to deselect either Presto! PageManager or Acrobat

70Network ScanningSetting Up the Default Scanner on Windows MeIf you have more than one scanner connected to your computer, you can set up the Express

Network Scanning71Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows 2000 Before you begin, make sure the Expression 1680 is connected to your computer

72Network Scanning4. Select CD-ROM drives and Specify a location, if necessary, and click Next.5. Browse to EPSON\ English\Win2000 on your CD-ROM driv

1Chapter 1WelcomeThe EPSON Expression® 1680 is a 48-bit color, professional scanner designed to meet the needs of graphic arts professionals and busin

Network Scanning73Finishing the Scanner Server Installation on Windows 2000Before your computer can share its scanner, you must install EPSON Scan Ser

74Network ScanningYou don’t need to install EPSON TWAIN Pro Network to use the scanner connected to your computer. EPSON TWAIN Pro is automatically in

Network Scanning753. Click the Utility tab. Make sure Select as default scanner for EPSON Scan Server is checked, and then click OK.Installing the Sca

76Network Scanning3. Select Search for the best driver for your device, and then click Next.4. Make sure CD-ROM drive and Specify a location are selec

Network Scanning77Finishing the Scanner Server Installation on Windows 98Before your computer can share its scanner, you must install EPSON Scan Serve

78Network Scanning4. Select EPSON Scan Server. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installation. If you want to deselect either Pres

Network Scanning79Setting Up the Default Scanner on Windows 98If you have more than one scanner connected to your computer, you can set up the Express

80Network Scanning3. Click the Utility tab. Make sure Select as default scanner for EPSON Scan Server is checked, and then click OK.Installing the Sca

Network Scanning81Starting the Scanner Server Installation on Windows 95Follow these steps to install the scanner driver and begin software installati

82Network Scanning4. When you see this window, click Finish.5. Double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, then double-click the Epson

2WelcomeAbout Your SoftwareThe EPSON Expression 1680 scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans: EPSON TWAIN Pro

Network Scanning83Starting the Scanner Server Installation on Windows NT 4.0Follow these steps to begin the scanner server installation:1. Turn on you

84Network ScanningFinishing the Scanner Server Installation on Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0Before your computer can share its scanner, you must insta

Network Scanning853. Click Test to check the scanner operation. If the scanner is communicating with your computer, you see Status: Device Ready under

86Network ScanningChanging the Scan Server Start Up ModeWhen you installed the software, you set up the Scan Server to start in either Dialog Box mode

Network Scanning87Setting Up Client ComputersTo set up a client computer, you’ll need to know the IP address or host name of the scanner server. Also,

88Network Scanning3. Click Add Software. You see the software selection window.4. Make sure EPSON TWAIN Pro Network is selected. If you want to instal

Network Scanning897. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation of any other software you’ve selected.8. Follow the instructions i

90Network Scanning6. When you see the screen on the right, enter the IP address or host name of the scanner server in the Network Scanner Address box.

Network Scanning91Using a Network ScannerNetwork scanning involves the following steps: The scanner server must be turned on and running EPSON Scan Se

92Network ScanningStarting EPSON Scan ServerEPSON Scan Server starts automatically whenever the scanner server is turned on. When EPSON Scan Server is